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+ We hear wedding bells! Jan and William Boarman, of Plant City, are pleased to announced the engagement of their youngest daughter, Rachael Boarman to Michael Niedermeyer. Niedermeyer is the son of D.J. Gardner, of Fort Pierce, and Bob Niedermeyer, of Brunswick, Ohio. The couple met while attending University of Central Florida, where they both graduated in 2007. They plan to marry in March 2014, in Orlando, where they currently reside.

FREE • THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2013

now what? by Michael Eng and Matt Mauney

Negotiations stall between city, Big League Dreams The California company was the only organization to submit a long-term proposal for Plant City Stadium. There won’t be a miniature Fenway Park in Plant City. Or Yankee Stadium. Or any replica stadium, for that matter. Plant City commissioners directed City Manager Greg Horwedel Aug. 26, to terminate negotiations with Big League Dreams Inc., the California-based company that builds replicas of major league stadiums. The company was the only organization to submit a proposal for a

long-term use of Plant City Stadium. “We were just too far apart,” Horwedel said about the negotiations between the city and Big League Dreams. “It doesn’t make sense for them, and it doesn’t make sense for us.” Big League Dreams’ proposal had asked that the city contribute $1.5 million toward construction costs. The proposal also estimated $3,082,958 in an-

nual gross revenue. Of that total, the city would receive 2.4%, or $73,911. During the negotiation process, Horwedel expressed concern about the community and surrounding areas financially supporting the Big League Dreams concept in Plant City. The company makes its profits by renting the stadiums to teams and tournaments that want to use the replica stadiums and fields. It pulls in additional revenue by charging admission for tournaments,

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Michael Eng

Dan Azzariti took the oath of office with his wife, Nancy, by his side.

Plant City selects new fire chief Daniel Azzariti brings more than three decades of experience to Plant City Fire Rescue.

+ Happy anniversary! Rubye and David Abbott, of Plant City, celebrated this week their 72nd wedding anniversary. The Abbotts were married Aug. 27, 1941. As a child, Rubye’s third-grade teacher read the class a book about the young boy who worked with his father. When he was asked his name, he would answer, “Just David.” Rubye loved the story and the character so much, she wanted to find her David. After she met David, she asked him his middle name, he answered, “Just David.” She knew she had met her hero. They became friends at Plant City’s Four Square Gospel church youth meeting and began dating. David served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific in World War II and came home with an honorable discharge. Rubye and her sisters sang and played music for their father, a preacher who often held street meetings. They still live on Whitehall Street, in Plant City, where they have lived for 52 years.

NEW TRAIL-BLAZER

by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor

The Pettises have 48 alpacas on their Plant City-based Sweet Blossom Alpaca Farm. The family will invite the public to the farm next month, for tours and a cookout.

Alpaca-Lypse Now honk if you pronk

by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor

Debbie and Narvel Pettis run Sweet Blossom Alpaca Farm, in Plant City. A light rain begins to drizzle over the green grass of Debbie and Narvel Pettis’ 9-acre Plant City farm. “They’ll be coming in now,” Debbie says of her livestock. “They don’t like the rain.” The couple sits in their stable, waiting for the clean stalls to fill up. But the stalls aren’t the shelter of cows or horses. The Pettises own Sweet Blossom Alpaca Farm. Sure enough, the long-necked animals hoof their way through the gate, led by a guard llama named Winona. Winona hightails it into the first stall. She knows there’s a stranger in the stable and wants to make sure everyone is safe. Her youngster suckles at her teat as she stands tall. But it’s Debbie’s favorite alpaca, Lily, that gets a closer look. She is allowed out of her stall to

roam the stable freely. Her dark fawn coat is barely damp from the sprinkle. She approaches a table set out with bags of alpaca fleece, first-place show ribbons and alpaca clothing products. When Narvel grabs an alpaca stuffed animal off the table, Lily skits away cautiously. Debbie bottle-fed Lily herself after Lily’s mother died four years ago. Lily was their first alpaca. “There’s some that I will never sell,” Debbie says. “It’s just fascinating to raise these guys.”

THE BEGINNING

Debbie’s love of alpacas grew from a newspaper article she read about the animals. When she showed Narvel a picture of one with just the neck and head in the frame, Narvel couldn’t believe his

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Photos by Amber Jurgensen

Lily is Debbie Pettis’ favorite alpaca. She bottle-fed Lily after her mother died.

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Daniel Azzariti always thought being a firefighter sounded interesting. He got his first dose of dousing flames early. When a large brush fire set areas near Crystal River ablaze, Azzariti joined the volunteer effort. “I didn’t know what to do,” Azzariti said. “I just knew I wanted to help. Most of the neighborhood was a member of the fire department.” From his humble beginnings in civil service, Azzariti’s career would span decades — from serving as fire chief in New Port Richey, deputy fire chief in Marion County and even as a consultant for improving fire and EMS efficiencies. And now, he will add fire chief of Plant City Fire Rescue to his long, impressive résumé. Plant City selected Azzariti as its new chief. He took over for Interim Fire Chief David Burnett, who chose not to pursue permanent appointment to the position. Azzariti’s first day was Aug. 26. Assistant City Manager of Public Safety Bill McDaniel selected Azzariti from a field of more than 25 applicants from throughout the country. “Chief Azzariti brings with him more than 30 years of front-line, administrative and leadership experience in the professional fire and emergency medical services,” McDaniel said. “I am excited about the experience, vision and leadership that Chief Azzariti will be able to apply in moving our already-outstanding fire department to the next level.” Azzariti said he is excited to begin a new chapter of his career in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. “The first thing I want to do is get in and meet everyone,” Azzariti said. “Everything I know about the department, everything I’ve heard, is good. I think it’ll be a good experience, and everyone is just so nice.” Azzariti said he already has seen the pride with which Plant City Fire Rescue employees conduct their work. “A department is the best it can be if firefighters feel proud of their department,” Azzariti said. “I want to be there to help

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR THURSDAY, AUG. 29

TUESDAY, SEPT. 3

Lunch & Learn with Dr. Luis Carrillo, Cardiology — takes place from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at The Health Center of Plant City, 701 N. Wilder Road. For more, visit plantcity.org.

Flute Circle — takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St. Utah Farris, (863) 696-0442 or utahflutes1@wmconnect.com.

Memoir Writing Workshop — takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 29, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St. Lark Underwood will conduct a two-part workshop. Attendees are asked to bring a notebook, pencil or pen and 3-by-5 cards. Attendees must register at the Information Desk, (813) 7579215.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

FRIDAY, AUG. 30

Ribbon Cutting: OnPoint IT Solutions — takes place from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at 106 S. Evers St., Plant City. For more, visit plantcity.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 Bike Fest — takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at 102 N. Palmer St., Plant City. For more, visit plantcity.org.

Head Start — takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St. Kenia Maqueira, 326-8258.

Historic Walking Tour — takes place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning at the Train Depot. Angie Davis, (813) 210-1611.

Charlie O. — performance will be from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. (813) 752-9100.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 8

SATURDAY, AUG. 31 Childbirth Class — takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, in the Community Conference Room at South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St., Plant City. This class helps expectant mothers become informed, active participants in the childbirth process. Participants should plan to attend no later than early in their seventh month of pregnancy. An “I Expect” Delivery Planning Guide is included with the class. Registration required; $20. 644-6720. Smokin Aces Country — performance will be from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. (813) 752-9100.

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University — classes begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Hope Lutheran Church, 2001 N. Park Road, Plant City. Since its inception in 1994, FPU has helped more than 1.5 million families positively change their financial future. For more information or to register, call Linda Miller, (813) 752-4622. Freedomfest — This six-night event begins with a free barbecue dinner at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Florida Strawberry Festival, 2207 W. Oak Ave., Plant City. The family-friendly event continues through Sept. 13, with different events each night. For more, search Facebook for “Plant City Freedomfest.”

To publicize your event in our Community Calendar, please send by mail: 110 E. Reynolds St., Suite 100-A, Plant City, FL 33563; or by email: meng@plantcityobserver.com. Photos are welcome. Deadline is noon Thursday. Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Patrons may bring a saved copy of their résumé on a flash drive. (813) 757-9215.

Carmack, (863) 686-3189 or jcarmack@cfshc.org. Master Gardening Program: “Winter Warriors — Cold Hardy Champions for Zone 9” — takes place from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Gardener Nannette O’Hara will be the guest speaker. The program is sponsored by the Master Gardener Division of the Hillsborough County Extension Service. Attendees are encouraged to bring a plant for the plant exchange. (813) 7579215. Weight Loss Surgery Information Sessions — takes place from 5:30 to 6:30 Monday, Sept. 9 and Sept. 23, at the Ed and Myrtle Lou Swindle Medical Arts Center, 1601 W. Timberlane Drive, Plant City. Learn more about the advantages of the adjustable gastric band and sleeve gastrectomy procedures and see if surgical weight loss is an option for you. (813) 6446720.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 Morning Book Discussion — takes place from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Bruton Memorial Library, W. 302 McLendon St. The book will be “I’d Know You Anywhere” by Laura Lippman. (813) 757-9215.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11

MONDAY, SEPT. 23

BEST BET Evangelical University & Seminary Labor Day Bar-B-Q — takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, at the Fellowship Hall of Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St., Plant City. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children under 12, and may be purchased at Plant City’s First Baptist Church, Bethany Baptist, First Baptist of Dover, the E.U.S. office and at the door.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 Ladies Night Out — “Operation: Know Your Surgeon” — takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Community Conference Room at South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St., Plant City. Join a round-table, ask-a-surgeon discussion on minimally invasive and robotic procedures featuring six of the hospital’s top surgeons. Specialties covered will include general surgery, breast, gynecology, spine, cardiology, radiology and orthopedics. (813) 644-6720. Polaris — This introductory class on the library’s catalog system takes place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. (813) 757-9215.

MONDAY, SEPT. 9

Contact Breakfast — takes place from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 11, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Evelyn and Batista Madonia Sr. Agricultural Show Center, 2301 W. Oak Ave., Plant City. The sponsor is CF Industries. For more, visit plantcity.org.

Florida Speech and Hearing — Free phones will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St. Jennifer

Knit 1, Purl 2 — takes place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. (813) 757-9215.

Elder Law Seminar — takes place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Greg Scott, of Sean W. Scott Law

FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

Offices, will speak. (813) 7579215.

MONDAY, SEPT. 16 Cake-Decorating Demonstration — takes place from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. (813) 757-9215.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17 Evening Book Discussion — takes place from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. The book will be “The Dressmaker of Khair Khana” by Gail T. Lemmon. (813) 757-9215. Flower-Arranging Demonstration — All A Bloom Florist’s Darcy Stottlemyer will present this seminar from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. (813) 757-9215.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 Job Searching on the Internet — takes place from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday Sept. 19, at

Backyard Chickens 101 — takes place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Nicole Pinson, from the Hillsborough County Cooperative Extension, will answer questions about keeping chickens in your backyard, as well as talk about county and local ordinances for keeping chickens. (813) 757-9215.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 Crochet Basics — takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Patrons are asked to bring a crochet hook with them. Yarn will be provided. (813) 757-9215.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 Family Childbirth Center Education Programs Childbirth Class en Español — takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in the Community Conference Room at South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St., Plant City. This class helps expectant mothers become informed, active participants in the childbirth process. Participants should plan to attend no later than early in their seventh month of pregnancy. An “I Expect” Delivery Planning Guide is included with the class. $20; registration required. (813) 6446720.

ONGOING Plant City Sunday Scrappers — meets from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Bring your own project, plus make quilts for donations. (813) 856-6120.


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fishy fare by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor

New seafood restaurant dives into Plant City

ARBY’S CLOSES AT LAKE WALDEN SQUARE

The Seafood Dive also has locations in Brandon and Sun City Center. It’s hard to miss the new yellow paint covering the outside of Plant City’s newest restaurant, The Seafood Dive. And the bold, fun look continues inside, as well. Bosting nautical décor, including fishing nets on the ceiling and a boardwalk-style chalkboard menu, owner Tom Kazbour hopes to whisk his Plant City customers away on a seafaring adventure when the restaurant opens next month. “He wanted it to feel like a fresh fish market,” spokeswoman Debbie Devine said. “Like walking right into the seaside.” Kazbour hopes to open The Seafood Dive Sept. 9. He currently operates two other locations in Brandon and Sun City Center. The Plant City location, at 238 W. Alexander St., is just outside Premiere Cinema 8. In addition to The Seafood Dive, Kazbour owns and operates more than 50 Hungry Howie’s pizza restaurants throughout Florida and Alabama. After immigrating to the United States when he was young, he started working in the restaurant business in Michigan at age 15. Although Hungry Howie’s constitutes the majority of his business,

Amber Jurgensen

The Seafood Dive will welcome its first customers in September.

THE SEAFOOD DIVE ADDRESS: 238 W. Alexander St. WEBSITE: theseafooddive.com The Seafood Dive is Kazbour’s passion. He started the first location in Sun City Center several years ago.

“Even with the first location, he was so excited picking out the interior and the menu,” Devine said. “His eyes light up. It’s out of the ordinary from the pizza business.” Kazbour then turned his attention to Eastern Hillsborough. He opened his Brandon location, and, when he saw an opportunity to

As several new restaurants prepare to open their doors in Plant City, one closed suddenly. The Arby’s location in Lake Walden Square closed Aug. 18. “Our location at 201 West Alexander Street in Plant City closed ... due to a tough economic climate,” Arby’s Communications and Public Relations Manager Jason Rollins said. “All of the employees were offered positions at other nearby Arby’s locations.” open in Plant City, he acted quickly. “He had just opened up the Brandon location,” Devine said. “He saw an opportunity in the market, and the building came up. He sees Plant City as a great opportunity.” Like the Brandon location, the Plant City location will offer a quickstyle dining experience. The menu will feature a variety of seafood options. Devine said favorites include the half-pound fish platter that comes with French fries, cole slaw and hush puppies, and the big fish sandwich. “We have had great success,” Devine said. “People really enjoy it.” The restaurant also will feature a sauce bar. “Everything is homemade,” Kazbour said. “We make our own sauces. You can get fast, causal service, and we can make it anyway you want — broiled, grilled or fried.” Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.

POLITICS by Michael Eng | Editor

CRIME by Michael Eng | Editor

Michael Eng

No employees were injured in the armed robbery.

Sweetbay employees held captive in robbery Police are searching for the four armed suspects who robbed the Plant City Sweetbay. Police are searching for the suspects who robbed the Plant City Sweetbay location and held several employees captive. According to Plant City Police Department reports, at about 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, four black males, armed with a handgun and shotgun, forced their way into the business, 205 W. Alexander St., as employees were leaving for the night. The suspects were dressed in purple Sweetbay polo shirts and wore gloves and masks to cover their hands and faces. Once inside the store, the suspects gathered the employees in a group and held them captive. The suspects took money, numerous cartons of cigarettes and other items. The suspects also were able to gain access into the store safe and took an undisclosed amount of money. Sweetbay officials declined to comment on the incident. “We do not comment on any details or specifics regarding criminal activity in any of our stores,” said Sweetbay spokeswoman Nicole Lebeau. “Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our associates and customers.” Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Plant City Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit, (813) 757-9200.

NEWS BRIEFS + Deputies shoot wanted Plant City man

Cindy Ernst said she thoroughly enjoys exercising her First Amendment rights as part of Overpasses for Obama’s Impeachment.

NATIONAL MOVEMENT

Conservatives from Plant City joined thousands of others throughout the country Aug. 24, as part of the group, Overpasses for Obama’s Impeachment. With her hands protected inside a pair of dove-white gloves and a red sunhat shielding her face and neck from the relentless summer rays, 75-year-old Liz Porter sits in her wheelchair on the overpass at Interstate 4 and County Line Road, her protest sign held high. Two years ago, she suffered a stroke and now requires around-the-clock care from her daughter, Cindy Ernst. But every Saturday, she makes the trip from Sebring to hold her sign, as part of the Lakeland/ Polk County chapter of the group, Overpasses for Obama’s Impeachment. “We need to take our country back,” she said. “It’s just gone too far.” The sentiment is one shared by all of the group’s members, including Plant City residents Sheila and Jordan Dunkin, who joined Porter Aug. 24, for the group’s recent protest. “We really need to get this country back in order,” Sheila Dunkin said. “It’s not going

Liz Porter, 75, protests every week, along with her daughter, Cindy Ernst. anywhere, and it’s getting worse.” Bre McTiernan started the local chapter after she learned about the grassroots effort through Facebook. Her chapter currently has about 30 members, with about half serving actively during weekly demonstrations. After a sidewalk rally in Lakeland, the

group moved to the highly visible County Line Road overpass. Armed with a variety of signs and American flags, the members sought nothing more than honks of support from drivers along I-4. And the honks came — fast and furious. “That’s why we’re here,” said Ernst, who wore a white T-

Linda Gadd waved the American flag proudly at last weekend’s demonstration. shirt with the words, “Honk for USA,” on the front. “I am animated, passionate, and I love God and love our country.” Nationwide, Overpasses for Obama’s Impeachment has nearly 40,000 participants staging demonstrations in all 50 states. Last week, the movement received national media attention from outlets such as New York Magazine and the CBS affiliate in Washington, D.C. In St. Charles, Mo., a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri State Highway Patrol officers arrested two anti-Obama protesters. A video of the arrests, circulated online, has sparked controversy about potential violations of constitutional rights. McTiernan said she hopes her local chapter continues to grow and plans to stage weekly rallies in the area. “It’s a wonderful feeling to wave the flag,” she said. “We love our country, and we want our country back.” Contact Michael Eng at meng@plantcityobserver.com.

IF YOU GO The local Lakeland/Polk County chapter of Overpasses for Obama’s Impeachment, which also includes the Plant City area, will be protesting again this weekend. WHEN: 9 a.m. Aug. 31 WHERE: Interstate 4 overpass at County Line Road, Exit 25 INFORMATION: For more information or to participate, email Bre McTiernan, beach bre43@aol.com, or Carol Bridges, car olsbridge@yahoo. com.

A 25-year-old Plant City man with 46 felonies on his record was shot by Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies after the suspect attempted to hit them with a stolen vehicle. According to Sheriff’s Office reports, at 3:17 p.m. Aug. 27, Justin Wallace Bryant was at the RaceTrac, 11703 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., in Seffner. Bryant was parked in a stolen Lincoln Navigator when detectives approached. Detectives were attempting to take Bryant into custody for two grand theft auto warrants and two other grand theft auto charges. Bryant At that time, Bryant turned the front wheels of the vehicle toward Det. William Hyatt and Det. Patrick Saunders and accelerated. Hyatt dived out of the way and moved a witness to safety. Saunders had to push himself away from the vehicle as it approached and then fired two shots at Bryant. Det. Jeff Fender was nearby and fired one shot. Bryant suffered one gunshot wound and crashed the vehicle into a pillar next to the gas pump. He was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital, where he remains in stable condition. He faces two counts of aggravated assault with a motor vehicle on a law-enforcement officer.

+ Correction The owners of the franchise and trademark “Churromania” are Ariel Acosta-Rubio and his wife, Maria Alejandra Bravo. The store in Plant City is a franchise granted to Alirio Torrealba. Ivan Acosta-Rubio is not the owner. He is the vice president of CHURROMANIA-WALMART.


ª 3ODQW&LW\2EVHUYHU FRP ALPACA NATIONAL FARM DAY The Pettises will open their farm for Alpaca National Farm Day Sept. 28 and 29, at 4102 Flaming Arrow Drive, Plant City. The Pettises will offer a cookout and tour of the farm. For more information, call (813) 335-7387.

ANIMAL HOUSE

In addition to the 48 alpacas on the farm, there are also three donkeys, chickens and two llamas. One of the llamas, Winona, is a guard llama. She leads the alpacas in and out of the stable and scans the pastures for trouble. Her mate, Zippy, is less alert. The Pettises joke that he is a “stable potato,” who likes the comfort of his shelter.

ALPACAS / PAGE 1 eyes. She started talking him into visiting a farm. “I said, ‘What farm? What is it?’” Narvel remembers. “I thought what a strange-looking animal,” Debbie says. “I just fell in love with them. They are such beautiful creatures.” The couple began to do research on alpacas and visited farms to observe their behavior and care. At the time, Debbie held a full-time position at a consulting firm in IT global management. The peace and tranqiulity of the farm was what she needed. “That’s what drew me to this,” Deb-

AZZARITI / PAGE 1 bring something to them and bring them to the next step.” Azzariti saw the position advertised and recognized Plant City. Azzariti collects classic cars, specifically 1960s and 1970s Chryslers, and had traveled from Spring Hill to enjoy Plant City’s Strawberry Classic Car Show many times. “Sometimes, you can just walk into a town and tell you belong here,” Azzariti said. During Azzariti’s investiture ceremony at the Aug. 26 Plant City Commission meeting, he thanked the City Commission for the appointment. “I am honored and humbled that you’ve placed your faith and trust in

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bie says. “I sit in an office on the phone. Coming out here when I need a fiveminute break, it relaxes me.” So, four-and-one-half years ago, the Pettises started their own alpaca farm. “I jumped on board,” Narvel says. “They were different. They really grow on you. They all have their own personalities.” The Pettises named their farm Sweet Blossom Alpaca Farm to pay tribute to Plant City’s strawberry heritage. Today, Debbie knows all her 48 registered alpacas by name.

THE BUSINESS

Alpacas are prized for their fleece. A single alpaca can produce five to 10 pounds of fiber per year. Sweet Blossom alpacas are all Suri alpacas. Their fleece is less crimped than Huacaya alpaca fleece, and it hangs in loose locks like human hair. The Suri fleece is better suited to be woven, and even famous designer Armani has been known to design suits and expensive products using Suri fleece. At their farm, the Pettises sell wholesale goods, such as socks and scarves, made from alpaca fleece. They also send their own alpaca fiber to a mill to be woven into thread. Shearing season in Florida is around April. In the northern part of the United States, the season occurs in May or June. In addition to the fleece, the Pettises also sell alpacas. Some of their females could fetch up to $8,000 and sometimes even much more. When the Pettises sell an alpaca, they take great care to investigate where it is going. “It’s almost like their being adopted,” Debbie says. “We raised them.” It’s easy to see the love they have for their alpacas. The couple freely gives me, and this is a responsibility I will not take lightly,” Azzariti said. “I will serve to the best of my ability.” Azzariti and his wife of 30 years, Nancy, also enjoy historic homes. Plant City’s Historic Downtown district is a big draw for the couple. The Azzaritis currently are restoring a turn-of-thecentury house in Ocala. Originally from New York, Azzariti attended fire school in Ocala, as well as paramedic school. He also holds an associate’s degree in nursing from Pasco Hernando Community College. Azzariti served at New Port Richey fire department for 30 years — 13 as its fire chief. He retired in 2008, as director of the city’s emergence services. Later, he served as deputy fire chief

WHAT IS PRONKING?

It’s common for alpacas to pronk in cooler weather. Pronking is when an alpaca hops high into the air, lifting all four feet off the ground. The Sweet Blossom alpacas often do it in unison. Alpacas pronk to escape a predator or simply when they are happy. Many crias, or babies, pronk because they are playing. The Pettises sit on their porch watching the alpacas for pronking. Each time offers new excitement. They also have a bumper sticker on their SUV that reads, “Honk if you Pronk.” kisses to those who will tolerate it. Some like it more than others. Lily enjoys following Debbie around the stable. Customers come in for different needs. Some just want an alpaca for its fiber, while others want them for breeding or shows.

THE COMPETITION

When it comes to shows, it’s all about the bloodline. Debbie’s goal is to raise the quality of her herd by purchasing highly valued herdsires. There are two types of competitions. Competitors can send in alpacas fiber, or they can bring the actual alpaca into be judged. With 22 different alpaca colors, there is an extensive criteria by which fiber is judged. The Pettises have been to at least 20 shows and have sent their fibers out to even more. They have won close to 100 ribbons. “Now that I have these guys, I don’t think I could live without alpacas,” Debbie says. Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. in Marion County, where he was in charge of operations, prevention, logistics, administration and training for the 600-member agency. Most recently, Azzariti served as a consultant/ instructor with C3 Pathway, where his duties included assisting with masterplanning for municipalities and counties related to improving efficiencies in fire and EMS service delivery. After decades in fire service, Azzariti said he still enjoys the work on the front liness “You go where people are having their worst moments,” Azzariti said. “At the end, it’s a pretty good feeling to know you’ve accomplished that.” Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.

COMMISSION / PAGE 1 typically $3 for adults and $1 for kids. “We’re not sure how successful that would be here,” Horwedel told the Plant City Times & Observer earlier this month. Following the termination of negotiations, Big League Dreams will return the $450,000 licensing fee Plant City paid in October 2011, when the city entered into a 30-year licensing agreement with the company. Under that agreement, Big League Dreams would not build a similar facility within a 40-mile-by-30-mile oval around Plant City Stadium. Since then, Big League Dreams founder and Managing Director Rick Odekirk said several Florida cities expressed interest in Big League Dreams. The company currently is negotiating for locations in Jacksonville and Ft. Lauderdale. Built for the Cincinnati Reds as a spring-training home, the stadium has been without a proper tenant since the Reds moved in 1997, to Sarasota. The International Softball Federation moved its headquarters in 2000, to Plant City in offices near the stadium. ISF’s lease goes through 2019. In April, the city accepted a short-term lease agreement with VSI Tampa Bay. VSI converted the stadium to host soccer games for four of its teams throughout out the summer. The city loses about $387,000 annually on operating costs of the stadium and four-plex. Now, with no suitor and with VSI Tampa Bay’s first and only season in Plant City complete, Horwedel said he and his staff will examine solutions for the stadium. He said the city will not seek new proposal for a long-term use, and, depending on the ISF’s future plans, the city may elect to raze the stadium and replace it with additional fields. ISF Executive Director Don Porter said tearing down the stadium actually may yield a bigger economic impact by giving the facility the ability to host larger tournaments. “A way to make more revenue that you would like to see is to have more fields,” he said. “We’re happy to work with the city and do whatever we can to bring in

IN OTHER NEWS

• Tampa Electric President Gordon Gillette presented a framed letter of appreciation to Plant City Fire Rescue personnel for their work extinguishing a June 24 fire at TECO’s Plant City location. “People in Plant City put their lives on the line to save our people and our building,” he said. “We will forever remember that.” • Madison Park resident Edith Best asked Plant City commissioners to consider making the intersection of Ball and Waller streets a four-way stop. Best said the intersection is dangerous as a two-way stop and is hoping to prevent a fatal accident. Mayor Mary Thomas Mathis said city staff currently is examining the intersection to determine whether a four-way stop would be appropriate. • The City Commission approved unanimously the rezoning of the parcel at 2301 S. Frontage Road from Hillsborough County RSC-4 to Plant City Planned Development District. The new zoning will allow a maximum of 139,520 square feet of commercial development on the parcel. • Tecta American is nearing completion on the 66,194-square-foot membrane roof project on the Plant City Police Department. The total cost of the project was $225,097.

more tournaments and maximize the economic impact.” One of the ISF’s reasons for coming to Plant City was to create the Softball Hall of Fame, which will be housed at the headquarters and would not be affected by a stadium demolition. The project stalled after softball lost its Olympic status following the 2008 Olympic Games. “We have an exceptional relationship with the city,” Porter said. “I’ve been all over the country and world, and this really is one of the best facilities I’ve seen.” Contact Michael Eng at meng@ plantcityobserver.com.


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The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department.

AUG. 12

PEEK-A-BOO!

700 block of West Saunders Street. Attempted Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling. Officers responded to the home in reference to three black males knocking on the victim’s door. The suspects then jumped a wooden fence and walked to the back of the home. One of the suspects tried to force open a bedroom window, but the victim opened the blinds and scared them. The suspects fled and were caught a few blocks away. Two of the three males were positively identified and arrested. Both are juveniles.

CORNER AUG. 12

L’EGGO MY EGGO

1500 block of North Burton Street. Residential Burglary. The victim came home and noticed the back sliding window was broken. As the victim entered the home, she saw some frozen waffles had been cooked. She then heard the toilet flush, got nervous and backed out of the house and called the police. Officers arrived, cleared the home and searched the area for suspicious person(s). No suspects were located in the area. Nothing was taken, other than the waffles.

UNDER THE COVER OF DARKNESS

1610 block of Teakwood Drive. Theft from a Motor Vehicle. The victim stated he left a weed eater, gas can and miscellaneous tools in the bed of his truck. When he woke up the next day, the items had been stolen.

$1,300 in jewelry was taken. A neighbor saw a tall, thin black male “measuring the window” at about 10:30 a.m. but thought nothing of it at the time.

POSITIVE I.D.

THE EVIDENCE DOESN’T LIE

1500 block of West Lowry Avenue. Motor Vehicle Theft Recovery/Arrest. Officers responded to this duplex in reference to a stolen vehicle recovery complaint. Upon arrival and after an investigation, the suspect was arrested. The suspect was seen by the reporting victim in his car going up to the duplex. The victim’s car had been reported stolen previously to Plant City Police Department. The suspect matched the description of the suspect seen driving off in the car at the time of the theft.

2440 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Possession of Drugs/Drug Paraphernalia. An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for no tag light. A drug-detection canine conducted a free-air sniff of the vehicle. The canine alerted, and the vehicle was searched. Several spoons (used), a glass pipe, several small baggies with methamphetamine residue and a scale were located.

ITHIEF

4500 block of State Road 574. Attempted Residential Burglary. The victim reported that an unknown black male knocked on the door, but no one answered it. The suspect then broke the door, saw the victim’s 10-year-old son and fled in a gray Lincoln Navigator. The suspect was described as a black male, 5-foot-10 to 6 feet tall, bald, and wearing a black shirt and jeans.

3200 block of Thackery Way. Residential Burglary. Sometime during the earlier part of Aug. 12, unknown suspect(s) broke the back sliding glass door to the home. The suspect(s) then went inside and stole an iPhone and iPad from the residence.

PILLARS OF SOCIETY

2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Retail Theft. After an investigation, four females — two of them juveniles — were arrested for retail theft. All four females concealed merchandise, which was placed into a single purse, carried by one of the females. They then went past all points of sale without paying for the merchandise. The two adults were released with court dates. The two juveniles were released to their parents, with pending court dates.

TRIGGER HAPPY

Intersection of West Baker Street and Whitehurst Road. Discharging Firearm in Public. Officers responded to a call regarding shots fired in the area of West Oak Avenue and Walter Drive. While en route, additional information was received that a dark colored Dodge Neon was leaving the area. A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle matching the description in the area. Contact was made with the driver. The vehicle was searched, and a Taurus .40-caliber handgun was located in the back seat of the car. An FCIC/NCIC check of the gun revealed it had been reported stolen in a July 2004, vehicle burglary. The suspect admitted, post-Miranda, to shooting the gun on the property of his girlfriend’s house.

AUG. 13

SCARY SITUATION

110 block of Burchwood Avenue. Residential Burglary. An unknown black male wearing a white bandana knocked on the victim’s door several times and waited for several minutes. When no one answered, the male suspect broke a window on the front door, reached in, unlocked the deadbolt and entered the residence. While inside, the suspect entered a bedroom. Two Hispanic female juveniles, ages 13 and 9, were in the room, hiding in the closet. After rummaging through the room, the suspect opened the closet doors, reached in, and touched one of the girl’s legs. The suspect then stood up and ran from the house. Nothing was taken from the home.

FEELING LUCKY

2710 block of Turkey Creek Road. Business Burglary. The store clerk came to work at about 6 a.m. and noticed the front door was broken. After review of the security video, it was determined that three black males entered the store and stole about $2,000 in lottery tickets, before fleeing in a red car.

HOT WHEEL

500 block of West Ball Street. Vehicle Burglary. According to the victim, he parked his silver 2001 Chevrolet truck in front of his apartment. When he woke up the next morning, he walked to his truck and saw his Kenwood audio CD player and a chrome steering wheel were missing. The victim believes he locked the truck and is not sure how the suspect(s) entered the truck.

THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED

600 block of West Ball Street. Vehicle Burglary. Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s SUV and stole a Quantum amplifier, two 12inch speakers and a pair of Oakley sunglasses. The total value of items taken was $600. There were no signs of forced entry, and the victim indicated that the vehicle may have been unlocked.

MEASURE TWICE, STEAL ONCE

2700 block of West Lowry Avenue. Residential Burglary. Between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and noon Aug. 13, unknown suspect(s) entered the home through a front window. About

AUG. 14

SURPRISE!

BUDDING ARTISTS

2120 block of Village Park Road. Criminal Mischief. Unknown suspect(s) used black spray paint on the back side of two garages and a small area on the basketball court. The damage is estimated at $100.

JUST LOOKING

10 block of North John Martin Street. Residential Burglary. Unknown suspect(s) forced open a door in the carport area. A jewelry box in the master bedroom was dumped on the bed, but it was not determined if anything was stolen.

COOLING OFF

500 block of West Lee Street. Petit Theft. The victim discovered a window A/C unit was missing from a window on the garage. During a neighborhood survey, an officer located the missing unit in the back yard of a rooming house in the area. The victim did not want any further police assistance and signed a waiver of prosecution.

LITTLE OF THIS, LITTLE OF THAT

1000 block of North Johnson Street. Grand Theft. The suspect was arrested for the theft of a ladder, 40-gallon cooler and lawn chairs, worth a total of $344.

PARTY TIME

4120 block of Barret Avenue. Residential Burglary. Unknown suspect(s) entered the home through a bedroom window sometime between noon Aug. 12, and 11 p.m. Aug. 14. The suspect(s) stole clothing, a backpack, $12.50 in quarters, a cell phone and $200 worth of alcoholic beverages.

AUG. 15

GOING THROUGH THE BACK DOOR

2900 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Business Burglary. The store manager reported unknown person(s) entered the unlocked women’s restroom and knocked a hole in the wall in an attempt to gain entry into the main building.

COPPER CRIMINAL

200 block of South Frontage Road. Theft. A business representative reported unknown suspect(s) stole about eight feet of copper wire from under a model mobile home. The value of the stolen wire is about $50. There also was damage to the copper wire under the mobile home and to plastic under the mobile home. The cost to repair the damage is estimated at $700.

CLEANED OUT

2200 block of North Park Road. Petit Theft. An unknown white male stole Tide detergent from two stores. The white male was described as about 30 years of age, 5-foot-8 and wearing dark clothing.

GAMER GRIEF

1210 block of West Washington Avenue. Grand Theft. The victim went to visit a friend at this location. When the victim discovered the friend was not home, he decided to walk to the convenience store on Sammonds Road. He left a Dell laptop and a Playstation in a case on a swing in the yard. As he returned to the residence, he observed an unknown white male walking away with his case. The victim chased the suspect but lost him. The suspect was described as 20 to 30 years of age, 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-10 tall, and wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.


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Winery announces Wonka-inspired contest One of Keel and Curley Winery’s 10 golden corks already has been claimed. The grand-prize winner will receive a wine-tasting trip to the Napa Valley.

TWO HENRYS Keel and Curley Winery has branched out to create its own beer label, Two Henrys. The beer is almost ready for its debut. Managing Partner Clay Keel said he hopes to have it available by Oct. 1, at the winery. The label will be celebrated Oct. 19, at the winery’s first Biertoberfest. The festival will feature bands, a cornhole tournament, vendors and other home brewers. “We also want to bring in craft brewers to come and share their art,” Joe Keel said. “Because it really is an art.” Clay and Joe Keel have been traveling to conferences to get their beer right. They named the brewery Two Henrys after Henry Plant and Henry Flagler — the businessmen responsible for the local the railroad system. Later, they went on to open rival hotels.

There were no Oompa Loompas running around Keel and Curley Winery, when owner Joe Keel announced Aug. 21, a Wonka-inspired contest, the Search for the Golden Cork. Wine drinkers will get a chance to find one of 10 golden corks stashed away inside of the winery’s 19 bottled options. The Plant City winery is sponsoring the contest to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. “No one’s going to know where the corks are except us,” Keel said. “Not even the stores will know.” Keel is tracking the corks to make sure they get onto shelves as quickly as possible. The gleaming yellow stoppers will be hidden by a special wrapper. One cork already has been claimed in Clearwater. Those lucky enough to find a golden cork will be asked to come to the winery Oct. 10, the night of the anniversary. There, they will compete in a blind taste test to win the grand prize. The winner won’t be whisked away to a candy-filled wonderland. Instead, the ultimate prize is a trip for two to

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Keel and Curley Winery owner Joe Keel is keeping track of the 10 golden corks now on store shelves. Napa Valley. It includes airfare and a train tour of 10 major wineries. The winners will fly into San Francisco. “It really is a great trip,” Keel said.

The nine other winners also will take home prize packages. The idea first came up as a promotion from a friend. Clinging to the

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KEEL AND CURLEY WINERY ADDRESS: 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City PHONE: (813) 752-9100 WEBSITE: keelandcurleywinery. com idea, Keel decided it would be a perfect contest to celebrate the anniversary. “We like the idea, and we like what it has evolved into,” Keel said. The winery started in 2003, in Keel’s kitchen. A Central Florida blueberry farmer, Keel wanted to find a use for his end-of-crop blueberries. Rather than waste the harvest, Keel decided to make blueberry wine. “I was single at the time; I didn’t want to waste my time on jams and pies,” Keel said. Since then, Keel and Curley Winery has won more than 250 awards for excellence and has produced nearly one million bottles. In addition to its Plant City location, Keel and Curley’s wines are available in 1,500 Publix, Walmart and Total Wine & More locations. Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.

TALLAHASSEE REPORT

Higginbotham speaks to club The zeal to repeal Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham joined the Plant City Republican Women’s Club Aug. 22, meeting as the guest speaker. But he didn’t get to start his talk without a little teasing from the club’s president, Judy Wise. Both Higginbotham and Wise are NASCAR fans, but they like different drivers. Wise asked Higginbotham if he would take a picture with two mystery guests. But what happened next, no one expected. Wise brought out a life size cutout of two of her favorite drivers. A good sport, Higginbotham and posed with the cutout — much to the delight of club members. After the fun, Higginbotham briefed the club on the work he is doing at the County Commission. Last year, Higginbotham had 274 office meetings, 102 agenda meetings and 182 appearances and speaking engagements. Sixty-five-hour workweeks were common.

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New yoga class stretches into Plant City Jenna Stanko’s yoga class takes place Tuesdays, at the Veterans’ Memorial Monument. A cobalt blue strip of fabric hangs from the old tree in front of yoga instructor Jenna Stanko’s home. Many who pass by her yard in Historic Downtown Plant City are puzzled by the shimmering sheet of silk. What is it? Although the U-shaped silk resembles a hammock, it actually is a yoga swing. And every morning, Stanko rises at 6:30 a.m. and practices yoga on the swing. “Some people will be driving by and then stop and stare,” Stank said, laughing. “It allows you to get deeper into the pose. It’s great for working on abs. And, it’s just fun.” Stanko is bringing her yoga expertise to Plant City. She started a yoga class Aug. 6, at Veterans’ Memorial Monument Park. The class meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. “It was very hard for me to find a yoga community here,” Stanko said. “So, I thought, ‘Why not start one myself?’” A Yoga Alliance-certified instructor, Stanko first became interested in yoga during her time at Youngstown State University, in Ohio. She decided to take a class and was hooked instantly. After earning her degree

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Jenna Stanko wanted to bring Tampa’s thriving yoga scene to Plant City. in fine arts photography, she continued her love of yoga. Studying under Stephanie Keach, at the Asheville Yoga Center, in North Carolina, Stanko earned her certification. “It was amazing,” Stanko said. “I’d love to do it again.” In just three weeks, she completed 230 hours of training. Stanko studied a wide range of yoga. Not only did she learn yoga poses and theories, but also Stanko learned about bones and muscles. “It was very scientific,”

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they use yoga at different stages in life.” After moving to Arizona, Stanko visited her best friend in Riverview. Within six months, Stanko moved to Plant City. She found work at a studio in Tampa, Yoga Downtown Tampa. Stanko wanted to bring Tampa’s thriving yoga scene to Plant City. “There’s no yoga really anywhere in Plant City,” Stanko said. “Valrico doesn’t have a lot either. Lakeland is too far.” Stanko encourages anyone, especially beginners, to attend her class. “In this fitness-crazed world, everyone feels they need to be as good as the person next to them,” Stanko said. “But, it’s about what is good for you.” After teaching a session, Stanko feels a sense of release and mental clarity. She sees it in her clients, too. “All of them have this glaze over their eyes, and you know they feel good and don’t know how to describe it,” Stanko said. “It makes me feel awesome as a teacher. Being able to bring that to others just completes me.” Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver. com.

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When one hears the word duplications of functions had “bill,” most people will think resulted in statute which HB of the electric or telephone 4045 aimed to repeal. payment we all make every In the case of HB 4045, month. But, in the legislative we repealed s. 604.006, F.S., world, we think of a bill as an which provided for DEO idea for a proposed law spon- to develop a program for sored in Tallahassee. mapping and monitoring Although state senators can the agricultural lands in the sponsor unlimited bills per state. That purpose in itself year, state representatives in isn’t a bad idea; agricultural Florida are allotted sponsorlands are an important part ship of only six “regular bill” of Florida’s industry, identity slots per legislative session. and history. But, this specific There are a few other section of law was categories of bills, adopted in 1984, and however, other than never was impleregular bills. One of mented by DEO or its those is category in predecessor agency, which we are allowed the Department of to sponsor as many as Community Affairs. bills we would like — When we looked as long as they delete into the issue, we a current section of found the Department DAN the Florida Statutes. Agriculture and RAULERSON of We call these “repealer Consumer Services in bills.” Florida already was Throughout the history mapping and monitoring the of our great state, we have agricultural lands of our state, been effective at passing a and we could not find a just lot of bills into law, but we reason why DCA/DEO was have not often taken as good given the duplicative purpose of a look at our statutes to of monitoring these lands. see what laws we have creAdditionally, DEO actually did ated in our past that may be not have the equipment or superfluous, outdated or just trained personnel necessary unnecessary. to map the state lands that According to the Florida DACS already was monitorHouse rules, the category ing. of repealer bills was created HB 4045 was assigned to in the Legislature to serve be heard and vetted in three the purpose of repealing or committees in the House and deleting “without substantive two in the Senate. It passed replacement, provisions of all committees unanimously, the Florida statutes or laws with the support of all agenof Florida.” Different than a cies involved, as well as variregular bill — in which you ous agricultural groups in our may change a word or two state. It went to the floor of the in a particular statute — a Senate first to be voted on and repealer bill strikes through passed April 11, with a 40-0 the statute to eliminate it vote. It then passed the House completely. May 1, 117-0. Gov. Rick Scott During the 2013 legislative approved the bill June 28. session, we took full advanWe plan on refiling the tage of our ability to propose repealer bills that did not repealer bills, and we sponpass the legislature this year, sored six during this past ses- but we also always are looksion, with one of those bills ing for new repealer ideas passing through the entire to sponsor in the upcoming legislative process to repeal session. If you have an idea a law. for a repealer bill, feel free The idea for our successful to contact my office at (813) repealer bill, House Bill (HB) 757-9110 to let me know your 4045 , also known as Senate thoughts. It truly can be said I Bill (SB) 1700 by Sen. Jack have the zeal to repeal in TalLatvala, came to us from the lahassee, and I look forward newly formed Department to giving you an update again of Economic Opportunity in next summer regarding which the executive branch. The of our repealer bills we were DEO agency actually deable to eliminate from our veloped from a merging of statutes in 2014. other executive agencies into State Rep. Dan Raulerson one, and as a result, certain represents District 58.

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+ Plant City Optimist Club The 19th Annual Plant City Optimist Club/ Plant City Recreation and Parks Department Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, Sept. 14, on The Lakes course at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club, 2001 Clubhouse Drive. Registration begins at 11 a.m., and the fourperson scramble-format shotgun start will be at 1 p.m. The $70 entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, one onthe-course beverage ticket, meal and awards. Prizes for the putting contest, two long-drive holes and two closestto-the-pin holes will be awarded, and participants also will have the chance to win door prizes. Hole sponsorships also are available. Registration forms are available from any Plant City Optimist Club member, at the front desk at the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department, 1904 S. Park Road, or online at plantcitygov.com. Search “Golf Classic.” For more information, contact Walt Arnold, walt34@gmail.com or (813) 752-1602, Jeb Hicks, jebmar80@verizon. net or (813) 659-1052, or the Recreation and Parks Department, (813) 6594255.

+ Plant City Noon Rotary The dance couples for the annual Dancing with the Locals fundraiser and competition have been selected. They have 10 weeks to learn a choreographed dance routine for the Nov. 14 show. Money raised from the event will help buy automated external defibrillators for the Plant City Police Department. For more information or to buy a ticket, contact rotarypc@gmail.com or mail checks to Plant City Rotary Club, P.O. Box 1404, Plant City, FL. 33564.

+ Plant City Daybreak Rotary The Plant City Daybreak Rotary is now selling tickets to its annual Country Cracker Feast. The benefit takes place Oct. 25, at the home of George and Cassandra Banning. For tickets, contact a Rotary Club member or visit plantcitydaybreakrotary. com.

+ Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce The Plant City Boys and Girls Club will be host a benefit BBQ lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 26, at the Train Depot, 102 N. Palmer St. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the Boys and Girls Club, 901 Waller St., or Myers Cleaners, 104 W. Grant St. and 1701 S. Alexander St.

Strong Leader Award recipient Dave Robbins with his family. From left: Susan Williamson, Amanda Williamson, Doris Robbins, Dave Robbins and Brandon Williamson.

FOR THE LOVE OF

COACHING The Plant City Family YMCA honored Dave Robbins with the 2013 Strong Leader Award Aug. 27, at the HCC Plant City John R. Trinkle Center.

Dave Robbins’ favorite job in life is one he never made a dime doing. Robbins, who has spent his life coaching and helping young people, was honored at the Plant City Family YMCA Strong Leader Dinner Aug. 27, at the HCC Plant City John R. Trinkle Center. Robbins, or “Coach Dave” as he’s better known, becomes the 11th Strong Leader Award winner, joining the likes of Sherrie Mueller, Fred Johnson, 2012 winner David Miller and Mike Sparkman, the inaugural winner in 2003. The award is presented to individuals whose contributions to the Plant City community echo the YMCA’s commitment for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Roy Peterson told Robbins that he was this year’s recipient two months ago. “I had heard of the award, but I was surprised to win it,” Robbins says. “It’s a great honor, and I’m humbled by it and glad to be a part of it.”

BASKETBALL PIONEER

In 1969, two years after moving to Plant City, Robbins formed a youth basketball league under Plant City Recreation and Parks and the Plant City Optimist Club, an organization for which Robbins is a charter member. For the past 44 years, Robbins has served as the director of the league, which has had great success and regularly pulls in about 425 kids annually. “We’ve had as many as 550 kids participating at one time,” he says. “It’s still thriving and doing well. There’s a playing fee, but if we have a kid who wants to pay and just doesn’t have the money, we’ll figure out a way to let them participate.”

MAKING AN IMPACT

Robbins says he particularly

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enjoys seeing former players come back as grown men and tell him about the difference he made in their lives. “Them telling me how I impacted their lives — that’s always important to me,” he says. “A lot of people talk about the pay with coaching. Well, I’ve never coached a lick for pay, but my pay is when kids turn out to be successful.” Robbins says he saw about a dozen former players at the dinner from the three different high schools at which he coached — Lake Gibson, George Jenkins and Plant City. He also received two phone calls — one from a former player who now is a coach in

Missouri and another from Hosie Grimsley Jr., a former player who went on to play from 1989 to 1993, at the University of Florida. “That’s the kind of reward that you enjoy,” Robbins says.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

Robbins’ favorite memory in all of his years of coaching came in 1967 — his first year as an assistant at Plant City Senior High School. Along with head coach Larry Martin, the team then known as the Planters won the boys state championship. “I thought we were going to win it every year after that, but we haven’t been back since,” he says. Robbins went on to serve as an assistant at Lake Gibson and George Jenkins high schools but later returned to where it all began. “When I got to the school and met Dave, I had no idea that he was the assistant coach,” says current PCHS head coach Dale Chambers. “It wasn’t until we went to lunch and started talking about basketball that he mentioned being an assistant.” Chambers added that Robbins has an “old school and

direct approach” to the game but that his players respect and admire him. Robbins also helps with fundraising efforts for the school as a charter member of the Plant City High Athletic Booster Club and helps out each summer with Chambers’ annual youth co-ed basketball camp. “He’s a great help to me and does a great job helping run our program,” Chambers says. For Robbins, helping kids

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grow as players and people is what matters most. That, and his passion for the game. “It’s always just been basketball,” he says. “There’s no other sport.” Contact Matt Mauney at mmauney@plantcityobserver. com.

Jack Holland, Walt Arnold, Jeb Hicks and Jeff Arnold are all members of the Plant City Optimist Club, an organization for which Strong Leader Award winner Dave Robbins is a charter member.

Plant City YMCA Executive Director Rick Gould with YMCA representatives Todd Bray, Tom Looby, Chris Greco and Adam Klutts.

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SWINGIN’ SENSATION by Michael Eng | Editor

Music lovers and musicians staged a show to help Plant City musician Andy Snow Aug. 18, at Keel and Curley Winery. Snow lost his home recently to a fire. He is a longtime musician and regular performer at Keel and Curley. The fundraiser featured live performances by DC Country and the Music Ranch Band, as well as a raffle. Right: Geri and Alan Blount, of Lakeland, won a hot-air balloon ride in the raffle.

After its Plant City performance, the band returned home to Nashville.

First Baptist swings with big-band sound

The Music Ranch Band brought plenty of energy to the Keel and Curley stage.

DC Country performed to help raise money for Andy Snow, left. Left: Lindsey McDougall won a guitar in the raffle.

Nashville-based Christian big band Denver and the Mile High Orchestra swung into Plant City for a weekend concert Aug. 25, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church. The band, led by singer/ trumpet player Denver Bierman, earned national acclaim in 2007, following its appearance on FOX’s “The Next Great American Band.” Since the television show, Denver

and the Mile High Orchestra has traveled throughout the world. Most recently, the band won a Dove Award for “Children’s Music Album of the Year” for its 2011 release, “Groovy.” In addition to performing, Bierman spoke about Compassion International, a Christian non-profit that seeks to help children in poverty- Doug Spoonamore amazed the audience with his solos. stricken areas of the world.

Chris Clifton displayed true mastery of the trombone. Left: Thomas Damon loved performing in Plant City.


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OBSERVER Plant City remembers Dean Snyder OBITUARIES IN MEMORIAM by Matt Mauney | Associate Editor

Throughout Dean Snyder’s fight with esophageal cancer he lived by a motto — “Strength and Honor.” It was line from his favorite movie, “Gladiator.” He even made it the mantra of his charity bike-riding event, Dean’s Ride, held in January, for the Plant City Family YMCA’s Livestrong program. Mr. Snyder died peacefully Aug. 27, 2013, at his Walden Lake home. He was 58. He forever will remain a pillar of strength and a model of honor in the Plant City community. Mr. Snyder was involved in a long list of civic clubs, financial boards and scouting programs. “He was very strong in this community,” said Jim Chancey, who had known Snyder for eight years. “He was very involved — not only in his work and financial services but with scouting, the YMCA, food bank and even some civic clubs. He was a man to contend with.” He served on the advisory board for the Plant City Photo Archives and History Center and the Arts Council of Plant City. He also served as president of the Plant City Lions Club and Toastmasters and was a chamber Leadership alum. An Eagle Scout, Mr. Snyder’s passion was the Boy Scouts of America. He helped 27 boys reach the rank of Eagle Scout. His scouting career included positions as assistant cub master, assistant scout master, scout master, district chair of the Boy Scouts of America, district finance chair and vice president of operations. He created the annual Friends of Scouting Dinner in 2003, to benefit Boy Scout troops in the Plant City area. The Friends of Scouting recognized him in 2009, as a Distinguished Citizen for his work. Two years later, the Boy Scouts of America presented him with the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to youth. Fellow Eagle Scout and neighbor George Banning knew Mr. Snyder since 1998. Banning recalls when their wives recruited them in to help with the Veterans’ Memorial Monument Park project as part of the Garden Club. Mr. Snyder was an avid gar-

Joyce M. Mange

Joyce M. Mange, 75, of Plant City, died Aug. 23, 2013. Mrs. Mange was a lifelong resident of Florida and was married 51 years to Fred Mange Jr., who, in March, preceded her in death. She is survived by daughters, Becky (Randy) Rouse, Donna (Martin) DesCombes; son, Dana (Twalla) Mange; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 29, at Hopewell Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at wellsm morial.com.

James “Max” Mercer

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Earlier this year, Dean Snyder helped organize Dean’s Ride, a charity bike riding event for the Plant City Family YMCA’s Livestrong program for cancer survivors. He was active in a myriad of civic clubs and organizations in Plant City. dener, as well. The Snyders’ back yard borders the Bannings. They eventually came to share an area known as “Brittany Park,” named after the Bannings’ Shih Tzu. “I couldn’t ask for a better neighbor,” Banning said. “Over the years, I think we did everything we could do together. We’ve just enjoyed each other’s company. He had a big heart, that’s for sure.” Banning shared a ritual of friendship with Mr. Snyder. Every morning, they enjoyed coffee together, and every evening, they sat back in their gardens with a glass of wine. Even with cancer, Mr. Snyder stayed involved in the community. For the Daybreak Rotary Club’s Country Cracker Feast, held annually at the Banning residence, Mr. Snyder helped set up the tents and tables. The party overlapped into his yard. “He is going to be missed in this community,” Banning said. “He was just very involved and just a nice guy.”

Even after his diagnosis, Mr. Snyder remained active. He participated in Relay for Life and served on the YMCA board. He was the director of the Southeast Hillsborough Unit for the American Cancer Society and served as the annual gala chairman for two years. Mr. Snyder also organized Dean’s Ride, a charity bike riding event for the Plant City Family YMCA’s Livestrong program for cancer survivors. He had his sixth chemotherapy session the day before the 18-mile route. “There are scenes in (Gladiator in which) Russell Crowe tells his men, if they stick together, that the fight becomes easier,” Mr. Snyder told the Plant City Observer in January. “That’s how I feel about cancer.” He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ceresa Michele “Mikie” Snyder; sons, Adam Justin Snyder (Candice) and Michael Brandon Snyder; grandchildren,

Brock Joseph Snyder and Gunner Gabriel Snyder; siblings, Mark, Bruce, Keith, Bonnie, Kent, Eric, Todd, Beth and Brett; and many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Leon Snyder and Rosemary Hudgel Snyder; and brother, Michael Snyder Sheaks. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 C.R. 39 S., Plant City. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at First United Methodist Church of Plant City, 303 N. Evers St. Private interment will be at Pelote Cemetery, Lithia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America c/o Gulf Ridge Council, 13228 N. Central Ave., Tampa, FL 33612. Online condolences may be made to the family at hopewellfuneral.com.

James “Max” Mercer, 83, of Plant City, died Aug. 22, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late George Benton and Ruby Mendheim Mercer. He also was preceded in death by his brother George Wayne Mercer. Mr. Mercer retired as a carpenter. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Mt. Zion Assembly of God Church. He is survived by sisters, Marilyn (Steve) Mercer Kabrich and Carolyn (Murrele) Mercer Pelham; a brother, William Rex (Betty Ann) Mercer; and a sisterin-law, Dee Mercer. Funeral services were Aug. 24 at Haught Funeral Home, Plant City. Burial, with military honors, was at Springhead Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.

Philip “Phil” Runnels

Philip “Phil” Runnels, 68, died Aug. 22, 2013. He was the son of the Late Melvin and Mildred LaFortune Runnels. Mr. Runnels was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from the Hillsborough County Public School system, where he was a middle school teacher. He was also a volunteer at the Pasco County Animal Services where, among his many duties, he took care of the kittens. Mr. Runnels received two certificates from President Barack Obama for his work at the shelter. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan Runnels; son, C. (Jamie) Runnels; grandchild, Sydne Runnels; and a sister, Paulette Wulfeck. Memorial services were held Aug. 28, Haught Funeral Home, Plant City. Contributions may be made in Mr. Runnels’ memory to the Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dog Patch Lane, Land O’Lakes, FL 34638. Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.


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motorcycle ministry by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor

FAITH MATTERS

We have everything we need

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Justin Parker started Church on the Rock’s Army of Heaven Motorcycle Ministry one year ago.

Born (again) to ride Church on the Rock’s Army of Heaven Motorcycle Ministry will celebrate in September, its first anniversary. RECRUITING Interested in joining the Army of Heaven? Visit ArmyofHeavenPC.com or call Church on the Rock, (813) 752-3740.

FAITH RIDERS Faith Riders is a motorcycle ministry associated with the Southern Baptist Convention that invites riders to worship and ride. Locally, Plant City’s First Baptist Church has a chapter. The members ride their bikes to church every Sunday. The chapter also has a booth at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s Bike Night. For more information, visit fbcpc.com or call (813) 7524104.

FREE RIDER FELLOWSHIP Free Rider Fellowship, at 2207 Mud Lake Road, is a church just for riders. Led by the Rev. Aaron Brown, the goal of the church is to combine their love of God and motorcycles into a ministry that reaches out to motorcyclists and their families. For more information on the church, visit FreeRiderFellowship.com or call (813) 704-4802.

Justin Parker was petrified when he stood in front of a crowd of elders at Church on the Rock during a regulatory business meeting last year. He had just been named as one of the church’s associate pastors. But that’s not why he was nervous. About a year ago, Parker and other church members had started an informal motorcycle ministry. They took joy rides around Central Florida, stopping for lunch. During their meal, they discussed Scripture and have a devotion. Parker wanted to make the ministry — called Army of Heaven — official. He wanted to invite tattooed, Harley-riding, leather-wearing bikers to church services and events. “It was my first act as a pastor,” Parker says. “I didn’t want to be known for inviting motorcycles to church. I was afraid of the response.” But, much to Parker’s surprise and delight, the congregation couldn’t wait to get the ministry rolling and roaring. After his presentation, members of the church approached Parker about potential members and praised him for his idea. “Paul said, ‘Be all things to all people,’” Parker says. “I wanted the church members to get out of their comfort zone.” The motorcycle ministry celebrates its first anniversary in September.

Parker harbored a lifelong interest in motorcycles, but the urge to ride didn’t strike until about three years ago. His first bike was a 1989 Yamaha Radian. But when his mother’s refrigerator broke, he sold it to buy her a new one. For his birthday, she bought him another bike, a Suzuki Boulevard. “I felt like it was really the Lord’s work,” Parker says. That’s when he got together with other riders in the church. Their first ride was a two-hour trip to Bartow. “We just got back from that trip and thought, ‘We could make this happen,’” Parker says. Since then, the group of about 20 bikers has hit the open road for afternoon Sunday rides following church. They also have enjoyed camping retreat weekends and visits to the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s Bike Fest. At Bike Fest, Army of Heaven members socialize with another motorcycle ministry based out of Plant City’s First Baptist Church, Faith Riders. They also meet up with Plant City’s Free Rider Fellowship, a church dedicated exclusively to riders. Army of Heaven has collaborated with Free Rider Fellowship on different events. Last Christmas, the groups created a unique spin on the traditional Christmas story. Called “Chrome-Plated Christmas,” the production retells the story with a biker twist. About 100 people came to the show, held at Church on the Rock. The ministries hope to host it again this year. As the college and career pastor at Church on the Rock, Parker is used to doing unconventional things to spark an interest in faith. He will be holding a zombie apocalypsetraining seminar for youth to teach them about the end times. His motorcycle ministry fits in with his unique perspective. “One of our church mottos is to go and make disciples,” Parker says. “We’re presenting an unchanging truth to an ever-changing world.” Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver. com.

What do we want in a a mindset simply reveals just church? Largely, it depends on how small our view of God’s whom you ask. For as long as power and strength is and I’ve been serving churches (24 actually short-circuits any atyears now), Christian analysts tempts for greater vitality. We have worked feverishly to all have dreams and visions, predict the coming trends and and we all want to set a course desires in our culture, to reach our grand so churches could goals in Christ, but we remain relevant and cannot fail to rememengaged with everber we have what we changing populations. need right now. There certainly is a The second chapter need to keep a eye on of the Book of Acts in current trends and the New Testament developments, and gives us a snapshot of churches and other the Christian church organizations that pay DR. DAVID in its infancy. A quick DELPH attention to cultural survey reveals what shifts may do a better the first churches did: job of connecting with the population. “They devoted themselves to However, churches’ atthe apostles’ teaching and to tempts to keep up with the the fellowship, to the breaking speed of society can tempt of bread and to prayer. Everythem away from what matone was filled with awe, and ters most. Plowing through many wonders and miracubooks, newspapers, websites, lous signs were done by the demographic and opinion apostles. All the believers were surveys, trying to stay on the together and had everything in cutting edge of change, we, common. Selling their possesin churches, often overlook sions and goods, they gave to a blessed reality: We actually anyone as he had need. Every have the basics we need. day they continued to meet I cannot count the times together in the temple courts. I’ve mistakenly said to myself, They broke bread in their “Our church could really homes and ate together with take off if we only had ‘this glad and sincere hearts, praisor that’ in place.” (“This or ing God and enjoying the favor that” could refer to anything of all the people. And the Lord or anyone — a bigger budget, added to their number daily better musicians, a church those who were being saved.” van, a better youth group, a —Acts 2:42-47 new staff position, whatever.) That’s an understandable The quality behind this list human reaction, if we find of basics is that every one of ourselves at a point at which them is within reach of any we seem to struggle week congregation! It’s easy for conin and week out. “If only” gregations to fret over what becomes the game of the day, they cannot reach or attain; and it wrongly misdirects us the quality behind this list of from the good news that God basics is that they are in the intends for us to enjoy. Such grasp of every congregation.

Painting an awesome image of what we could be as a church, with no bridge to get there, is just self-torture. Not too long ago, I saw a video of contractors hoisting and installing the top spire of the tower that replaced the World Trade Center. As you may imagine, it was, understandably, “a spectacle” — a big moment our nation awaited for a long time. Not a one of us ever would expect to reach that monumental moment without all the basics that first erected the building — the work of the architects, the engineers, the metal workers, the laborers of varying disciplines, not to mention the money. A million small-yet-achievable steps had to be taken before the final spire could reach its lofty perch. God has indeed given His church a noble call to go and make disciples of all nations, to teach everything Jesus commanded us and to baptize in the name of the Father, Son and Spirit. But this grand, intimidating mission is carried out through the same basics steps of those earliest churches: study in God’s word, the genuine fellowship of believers and all the achievable steps Acts 2 describes. There’s certainly nothing wrong with big dreams; they just have to broken down to bite-sized parts that we can accomplish. In Jesus, we have all we need to be His people and His church — by the Grace of God! Dr. David Delph is pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Plant City. For more, email him at fpcpcpastor@verizon. net.

TOP BUILDING PERMITS These are the building permits issued by Plant City for Aug. 18 through 23, in order of dollar amounts. Address

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3509 Walden Reserve Drive 1903 Johnson St. N. 301 Lemon St. 301 Lemon St. 804 Grant St. W. 1307 Collins St. S. 1301 Church St. E. 1508 Cherry St. E. 809 Woodrow Wilson South 4702 Sydney Road 1503 Tomlin St. E. 4412 Country Hills Blvd. 3212 Magnolia Garden Drive 2610 Airport Road 2909 Wilder Creek Circle 2502 Timberlane Drive E. 626 Coronet St. 213 Alexander St. W. 559 Lindsay Anne Court 2808 Pineclub Drive 1204 Spotted Lilac St. 1220 Spotted Lilac St. 3619 Trapnell Ridge Drive 2005 Thonotosassa Road 2302 Maki Road 4425 Country Hills Blvd. 1110 Pennsylvania Avenue 227 Alexander St. W. 203 Alexander St. W.

101-Single Family Detached 101-Single Family Detached Electric/Commercial Plumbing/Commercial Mechanical/Residential 434-Res Alt/Rep Plumbing/Commercial 434-Res Alt/Rep Plumbing/Commercial Plumbing/Commercial Mechanical/Residential Mechanical/Residential Mechanical/Residential Mechanical/Commercial 434-Res Alt/Rep Mechanical/Residential 434-Res Alt/Rep Plumbing/Commercial 434-Res Alt/Rep Mechanical/Residential Mechanical/Residential Mechanical/Residential Fence Mechanical/Residential Mechanical/Residential Mechanical/Residential Electrical/Residential Plumbing/Commercial Sign

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Sports

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SIDELINES

What’s in a team nickname?

BASEBALL

+ Durant’s Danish shining in Minors Former Durant High pitching standout Tyler Danish is progressing quickly through the Chicago White Sox minor league system. The 18-yearold righthander recently was called up to Single-A Kannapolis, after an impressive stint with the Bristol White Sox, Chicago’s Advanced Rookie League affiliate. With Bristol, Danish played in 13 games, starting one, and had a 1-0 record with a 1.38 ERA. He had 22 strikeouts in 26 innings pitched in the Appalachian League. Danish was selected in the second round (55th overall) in the June 2013 First-Year Player Draft. He finished a stellar career at Durant by leading the Cougars to the state finals. He ended his senior high school season with a 0.00 ERA. Danish becomes the fifth member of the White Sox 2013 draft class to join the Kannapolis roster.

SOCIAL

+ Want live score updates this year? As another high school sports season is upon us, be sure to stay connected with our many social media channels. Become a fan of the Plant City Times & Observer on Facebook and follow our sports Twitter account (@ PlantCitySports) for breaking news and live scoring updates. Also, be sure to visit PlantCityObserver.com all season for coverage of all fall sports for the three local Plant City high schools. During the 2013 football season, visit PlantCityObserver.com for our Gridiron Podcast, breaking down area games every week. Got an idea for a sports story or a nomination for an Athlete of the Week? Email Associate Editor Matt Mauney at mmauney@ plantcityobserver.com.

ADULT SOFTBALL

+ Registration deadline is Aug. 30 Only a few day remain for registration for the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department 2013 adult softball season. Aug. 30 is the last day to register for the league, which includes an eight week season. The season start date has yet to be determined. The fee for a team is $310 for eight games and $575 for 16 games or eight doubleheaders. All games will be played at the Randy L. Larson Four-Plex, 1500 S. Park Road. Registration can be completed at the Recreation and Parks Department headquarters, 1904 S. Park Road. For more information, call (813) 659-4200, Ext. 4302, or email to dhaldane@plantcitygov.com.

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John Hendricks, a Maryland product, comes to Durant from Newsome, where he had 1,012 all-purpose yards as a junior.

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GAME OF THE WEEK ARMWOOD AT DURANT | 7:30 P.M. AUG. 30

INGREDIENT After losing standout Jamarlon Hamilton, the addition of Newsome transfer John Hendricks may be just what Durant’s backfield needs this season.

John Hendricks felt out of place. Living in the shadow of standout quarterback and Naval Academy commit Will Worth, the running back still made his mark on the stat sheet at Newsome, where he had 1,012 all-purpose yards (798 rushing and 214 receiving) as a junior. But off the field, something was missing. He wanted a family-type atmosphere, along with a platform to help make his college playing dreams a reality. “I thought it would be a better opportunity for me, because I really didn’t think that where I was at was going to give me a chance to get to the next level,” he said of his move to Durant this year. “I came here hoping to get the training and the knowledge to hopefully get to the next level.” Coming to Durant from Newsome, the Cougars’ arch rival, was a smoother transition than most may think. “The transition has been great,” Hendricks said. “They’ve been treating me like I’ve been here all along since the ninth grade.” Hendricks is a welcomed addition to the Durant football family. The senior promises to be an immediate impact player for the Cougars, who lost standout Jamarlon Hamilton (1,340 yards, 20 TD). Hendricks is being paired with returning junior running back Cris Atkins, along with fullback Kadarius Griffin. “He’s like Jamarlon in that he’s strong and runs strong,” said Durant head coach Mike Gottman. “He’s quick and powerful. He’s been a pleasant surprise, and I have nothing but good things to say about him.” Hendricks didn’t waste much time making his presence known.

It’s an aspect of sports that, at the end of the day, doesn’t really matter. But without it, sports would not be the same. I’m talking, of course, about nicknames. Some teams are known more for their nicknames than the cities they represent. No one says, “I’m a fan of Boston baseball,” they say, “I’m a fan of the Red Sox.” Some nicknames have even been taken a step further. NFL fans know that when someone says, “The Boys,” they’re talking about the Dallas Cowboys. When baseball fans hear, “The Bravos” or the “Bronx Bombers,” they know you’re speaking of the Atlanta Braves or the New York Yankees. Even in college, you hear references such as “the Tide” (Alabama), MATT “the Dawgs” (Georgia, and MAUNEY yes, unfortunately that’s the way it’s spelled) and “the Noles” (Florida State). Through all levels of sports, nicknames define a team, school or program. Some are great (Fighting Irish), some are overly used (Bulldogs, Wildcats and pretty much any NFL mascot), and some simply shouldn’t exist at all (I’m still not quite sure what a Canuck is). And we can’t forget the downright bizarre, such as the University of Santa Cruz Banana Slugs or the St. Louis University Billikens, an elfish creature that came to an art professor in a dream. For me, the uncommon nicknames are the best. These can even be found at the prep level. Sickles High, in Tampa, are the Gryphons, a fictional character with the

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ON A MISSION

by Matt Mauney | Associate Editor

Thompson, Durant seniors hoping to return to elite status Head coach Brittany Wilson Wade said discipline will determine how far her teams goes this season.

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John Hendricks ran for a pair of touchdowns in Durant’s preseason win against Oak Ridge (Orlando). He had two rushing touchdowns in Durant’s 42-27 win over Oak Ridge (Orlando) in the preseason classic. Hendricks also will see time at linebacker and as a return specialist.

POSITIVE CHANGES

Hendricks played two seasons for Newsome, after playing his freshman year in Maryland, where he grew up playing football. “It’s a lot hotter and harder here, because everybody has the work ethic of, ‘If you’re out there working, they want to work even more to better themselves,’” he said. “The work ethic of the players and coaches and, honestly, the generosity of the people are the biggest differences.” Hendricks said he doesn’t stay in contact with anyone at Newsome to avoid smack talking and

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A LOOK AHEAD Durant may have the toughest non-district schedule in the state this season. Games at Sickles, Newsome and Hillsborough and home games against Tampa Bay Tech and Gaither are lined up down the road, but the Cougars open the season at home against perennial power Armwood. Durant rode a second half surge to a 42-27 win over Oak Ridge (Orlando) last week in the preseason classic. The Cougars went into the half trailing 21-14 but outscored the Pioneers 28-6 in the second half. Armwood defeated Cooper City 44-7 last week in preseason action. The Hawks scored on three of their first four possessions in the blowout win, and their defense held Cooper City to just 95 yards.

Lexi Thompson and her teammates are constantly reminded of the history and winning tradition of the volleyball program at Durant High School. Whether its looking up on the gymnasium wall during practice and seeing the banners or hearing stories from family members and coaches, they are all well aware of where the bar has been set. “My aunt played here and later coached here when they went to state (2007), so I also want to be where she was,” Thompson said about her aunt, Dawn Hough. “We’re tired of this long lag of disappointment.” Since the program began in 1995, Durant has claimed nine region championships, but it has been six years since its last in 2007, when Hough was head coach. Current head coach Brittany Wilson Wade believes this year’s team can put an end to

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Senior outside hitter and Ole Miss commit Lexi Thompson hopes to lead Durant back to the state finals, where the Lady Cougars won in 2002 and finished as runner-up in 1996 and 2007.


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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK by Matt Mauney | Associate Editor

CONNOR SLAGILL Plant City High junior Connor Slagill is making a name for himself. He returned this week, from Cary, N.C., where he participated in the National Team Identification Series showcase for a spot on the Team USA U17 team. He will find out if he made the team Sept. 13, a week before his 17th birthday. The third baseman hit .449 this summer for his travel ball team. He also was selected for the Under Armour 17U team and will play in October, in Arizona. Tell us about the experience at the National Team Identification Series showcase? It was amazing. I’ve never seen competition anywhere close to what I saw there. It was the coolest thing to be able to play with the best in the U.S. I was one of 18 players selected for the North Florida team, and we played against 15 other teams in a showcase for a spot on Team USA. What were the facilities like at the USA Baseball training grounds? Beautiful fields. The best fields I’ve ever played on. They had a stadium and four other fields.

was always talking and communicating. I ran out a ground ball that was hit back to the pitcher, and I was the only one to do that. People there took notice of that, and I just tried to leave it all on the field. How did your performance affect your recruiting? A few college coaches have talked to me from just seeing me up there. It was nice to know that I’m on the right path and have someone believe in me. What is the selection process for Team USA? Only eight people make it from all those teams and join the existing U17 team. Another 12 are selected to a training team. How has your game progressed at Plant City? Coach Mike (Fryrear) came into the program, and he really took control of it and really took extra time to help me along, because he sees that I have something special and I know I have that, too.

What about the coaching staff there? They assign two coaches per team, and all of them have been professionals before, so that was good training.

What’s your ultimate goal? I think I can go pro. I’m not cocky, but I’m definitely confident in my ability. If you can go pro and make enough money, you can always go back to college. Going pro is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If I get that chance, I’m definitely going to take it.

How did you perform at the showcase? I can say, without a doubt, that I was the hardest-working player up there. You can ask any coach up there. I

VOLLEYBALL / PAGE 11 that drought. “What will set this group apart is discipline,” she said. “If we have discipline, we can go far.” One of the Durant gym walls displays the current school records for individual players. Chelsea Morris currently holds the record for kills in a season with 353, which she set in 2008. Thompson, an outside hitter and University of Mississippi commit, recorded 295 during her junior season. She is also narrowing in on the career kills mark. They are records her teammates want her to break, but individual records and awards aren’t important for Thompson. “I never check the stats or look to see where I’m at with stuff like that,” she said. “That stuff doesn’t matter to me. What matters is us as a team getting to November.” Durant finished 2012 with a 12-5 record but had a disappointing end in the district tournament, in which they fell to Wharton 3-2 in the semifinals. It brought on a rare postseason absence for the Lady Cougars. “With us going down, we’re hoping

to get a lot further than we have in the last couple years,” Thompson said about Durant dropping from Class 8A to 7A. “We really want to make it to November and the state tournament, and we feel like we have what it takes to do that.”

NEW FOES

After dropping down, Durant will no longer have to contend with state powers Wharton and Plant. The Lady Cougars now find themselves in Class 7A District 7, along with area rivals Plant City and Strawberry Crest, as well as Tampa Bay Tech, East Bay and Brandon. Out of those five programs, only Plant City and Strawberry Crest had winning records last season. Both advanced to regionals, but Durant defeated both rivals 3-0 in regular season non-district matches. “Our expectations are just to do our best and not worry about anyone else,” Wade said. “In reality, whoever you play, it comes down to how you’re going to match up to them.” Wade enters her third season as Durant’s coach. She played for the program from 2002 to 2006, including as a part of the 2002 state cham-

distractions and is just focused on having a great season with his new team. When he was with the Wolves, he remembers Durant for its big offensive line, something he is looking forward to having this season. “I honestly never had a line this big and this physical, so it’s a first for me, and I’m excited to be able to run behind them,” he said. “I know, with these guys, we’re going to gain big yardage every play.” As part of an option-style offense, Hendricks is excited to be included as one of those options. “I expect to have big plays and long runs,” he says. “Our offense should be exciting to watch.” Although he is a year younger, Hendricks has learned a lot from Atkins, who has been the secondleading rusher on the team behind Hamilton for the past two seasons. “He’s taught me a lot, because here they have different foot positions, so he’s taught me a lot of footwork and drills to help me in this offense,” Hendricks said.

PROSPECTING

Hendricks’ dream is to play college football. Although he currently doesn’t have any offers, he hopes the transition to Durant will pay off with an opportunity to play at the next level. While in Maryland, Hendricks was used in a variety of ways, including on special teams, as a kick and punt returner. He didn’t have that opportunity at Newsome. “I’m used to doing it, but at Newsome, they never used me back there, so I’m looking forward to that here at Durant,” he said. Hendricks will be used as playmaker in all three phases

pionship team. During those years, Wade saw great players and talented teams, but she feels the group she has this year is equally as special. “Our expectations are high,” she said. “We’d love to be in the state final four.” Durant returns seven starters, including five seniors. Four of those have played varsity since they were freshmen. “They know that this is it for them,” Wade said. “It’s now or never for them, really.” In addition to Thompson, the Lady Cougars are led by senior middle blockers Kelsey Morton and Morgan Sistrunk. Durant lost two quality players in libero Raelynn Nichols and setter Macie Jones. Junior Rachel Rice will handle setting duties, while Jasmine Shamberger and Annie Quinn will share responsibilities at libero, a defensive specialist position.

LEADING BY EXAMPLE

Thompson hasn’t waited until her senior year to be a leader for her team. “I work to be a leader, because I want to get everyone upbeat, so they’re excited to play,” she said.

OTHER AREA ACTION PLANT CITY AT STEINBRENNER

LAST WEEK: Plant City fell to Jefferson 48-26 in the preseason classic, while Steinbrenner fell to Sunlake 8-6. NOTES: The Raiders will look to bounce back defensively after giving up several big plays to Jefferson last week. Jefferson quarterback Deiondre Porter accounted for five of the Dragons’ touchdowns. His four touchdown passes all went for more than 21 yards, including a 44-yard strike to Chavez Pownell and an 85-yard bomb to Ventell Bryant. Steinrenner’s game with Sunlake was just the opposite of Plant City’s preseason match. Steinbrenner was held to just 84 total yards on offense. The Warriors went scoreless until the fourth quarter, when Cody Burgess caught two straight passes for 28 and 14 yards, setting up an 18-yard touchdown pass to Justin Moffatt from Quentin Poteralski. Landon Galloway, making his first start at QB after switching from receiver, was 15 of 24 for 250 yards and two touchdowns for Plant City.

STRAWBERRY CREST AT BLOOMINGDALE

LAST WEEK: Strawberry Crest defeated Middleton 33-0 in the preseason classic, while Bloomingdale defeated Freedom 30-14. NOTES: The Chargers will look to avenge a 28-27 loss to Bloomingdale last season. Multiple missed PATs became the difference in that game. Strawberry Crest looked sharp against Middleton in the preseason classic. Junior Tristan Hyde returns for his junior year, after a stellar sophomore campaign. Hyde connected on 9 of 14 passes for 80 yards and two scores against Middleton, with touchdown receptions from Clay Cullins and Josh Hyde. Backup quarterback Austin Carswell threw a 55-yard sideline pass to senior DJ Trigg. The preseason win comes after a blowout loss to Armwood in the spring game. The Chargers defense lost several key playmakers, especially in the linebacking unit, but will feature the Carswell brothers — Alex and Austin — as well as Plant City High transfer Matt Chaney this season. After Freedom bounced back from a 14-0 deficit to tie the game, Bloomingdale scored the final 16 points of the game in their preseason classic. Isaiah McIntyre returns as the Bulls quarterback after passing for 1,214 yards last season as a freshman. Bloomingdale will be breaking in a young backfield after losing leading rusher Eugene Baker (791 yards, 10 TD). Junior Doug Sanberg scored early in the Bulls preseason game with Freedom.

of the game, and he hopes that versatility will turn some college recruiters’ heads. “I’ve had interest from a couple schools, and I’m just hoping they come and

That leadership doesn’t always have to come from being vocal off the court, explained Wade. “Lexi’s leadership is unique,” Wade said. “When she’s on the floor, everyone wants to be like Lexi.” Coaching Thompson brings a special challenge for Wade, and she says she has enjoyed that challenge. “When I come out here, I have to coach better because of Lexi,” she said. “That’s a special opportunity and a challenging opportunity to have.”

SMALL-TOWN GIRL

Thompson, a native of Plant City, was a setter for five years before making the switch to outside hitter as a freshman at Sickles High School, in Tampa. She came to Durant as a sophomore and has played the position ever since. In addition to the year living in Tampa, she also lived for 18 months, in Ft. Myers. But, she says, the city life isn’t for her. “I just like small towns, because everyone knows one another, and everyone is more friendly,” she said. “I feel a lot more comfortable walking around outside in Plant City

see our games and offer me there,” he said. “You just have to keep working.” Contact Matt Mauney at mmauney@plantcityobserver. com.

STRAWBERRY CREST AT DURANT WHEN: 7 p.m. Aug. 29 WHERE: Durant High School, 4748 Cougar Path, Plant City NOTES: Area rivals face off in the district opener for both teams. Strawberry Crest and Durant are in the same district (Class 7A District 7) for the first time. than I do in Tampa.” That’s why she was attracted to Ole Miss, a large university set in the small town of Oxford, Miss. Ole Miss has shown interest in Thompson since her sophomore year at Durant. After visiting the school last May, she made her commitment official. “What drew me to there was their engineering program, because I want to get my master’s (degree) in civil engineering,” she said. “It was also beautiful there. I loved the campus and the town was country and reminded me of Plant City.” Contact Matt Mauney at mmauney@plantcityobserver.com.


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Plant City, Durant kick off season Durant and Plant City kicked off the 2013 high school golf season Aug. 26, at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club. The Durant boys team defeated Plant City 172 to 182. The Cougars were led by Chase Levesque, who shot a 39. Plant City was led by William George (41). The Plant City girls team defeated Durant 175 to 200. The Lady Raiders were led by Kendall Johnson’s 39. Kellyanne Hurst and Kaylee McIntosh both shot a 42 on the day. Krista Reinhardt led Durant with a 45, while Samantha Rentzt shot a 49. Right: Kaylee McIntosh shot a 42 on the day.

MAUNEY / PAGE 11 head, talons and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion made famous in Lewis Carroll’s book “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” I thought I found a gem in one of my old coverage schools in northeast Georgia — the Jefferson High Dragons — only to discover that there is a school of the same name and mascot in Tampa. Although, I do prefer the Georgia school’s red, white and blue color scheme over Tampa Jefferson’s blue and yellow. When tweeting out promotional teasers for their 2013 football preview Aug. 15, our partners at the Tampa Bay Times tweeted a photo of Strawberry Crest’s Alex Carswell and Tristan Hyde with the message: “We always said Strawberry Crest should’ve been the Fighting Berries.” Although the post was all in good fun, it got me thinking. If Plant City’s three area high schools didn’t carry the nicknames or mascots they have, what would be good alternatives? So, in the sake of harmless fun, here are my suggestions for name changes — should school administrators experience sudden change of heart or if college or pro teams get an urge to slap on a lawsuit for naming rights.

PLANT CITY

Before the current Plant City High School was built, area students attended what is now Tomlin Middle School for their high school years. That location graduated 17 classes, from 1956 to 1972, holding the nickname the “Planters,” the school’s mascot before being changed to the current Raiders nickname. The Planters nickname was fitting for rural Plant City, and while it may not be as intimidating as the Raiders, it’s uniqueness and ties with the area carry a lot of weight. What makes the Raiders work is the original logos and unforgettable aqua/orange color scheme. It’s refreshing to see that the school didn’t just “borrow” the Oakland Raiders logo and change the colors, like so many other high schools across the country. If the name had to be changed, I would steal one from PCHS flag football coach Larry Langston and go with the “Vandals.” Langston used the nickname for his team during a summer flag football tournament at Otis Andrews Park. It keeps the Raider feel but is a lesser-used nickname.

DURANT

The Cougars nickname fits into the “overly used” category, but at least Durant didn’t take the easy way out. Like Plant City, they carry original logos. While the blue cougar head resembling the purple rendition of the Kansas State Wildcats still can be seen around school, the football team came out with a new cougar head logo last season. It especially looks sharp with Durant’s navy blue/gold color scheme. But, if there is one thing that people think of when thinking of Durant, it’s the rural surroundings of the school. The front of the school and the football practice fields are bordered by cow pastures. If the wind hits just right on a Friday night, opponents can smell Durant’s four-legged neighbors. So, why not play off that?

The Durant Thundering Herd has a nice ring to it. Sure, it would be taking one from Marshall University, but it’s still more original than the current mascot. If you wanted to even go more original, how about the Durant Ranchers?

STRAWBERRY CREST

With a unique school name already, finding a good nickname for Strawberry Crest is no easy task. Like the other two Plant City-area schools, SCHS took the common nickname route with the “Chargers” but switched it up with an original-ish logo of a horse’s head. The school colors of black and red are common-but-attractive look, so most mascots would pop under that color scheme. As silly as it may sound, having the “Fighting Berries” as

the school’s mascot would not be so bad. Just picture a giant strawberry wearing high tops and boxing gloves roaming the sidelines at football games. It may not be the most intimidating mascot in the world, but it would sure garner a lot of attention. Schools should take pride in their mascots, but it’s also about having fun — and what’s more fun than a giant berry with a fierce scowl on his face? Plus, teams are ultimately remembered by how they perform, so I can’t think of anything better than seeing the “Fighting Berries” being crowned state champions one day. In response to a Plant City Times & Observer Facebook post, readers Dona Brigg and Lori Kilbride Bean suggested “Seeds of Destruction.” I guess that covers all the bases.


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Jesse Carr, a building official with Plant City, sent us this beautiful shot of a rainbow. Carr calls this photo, “After the Storm.” The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a $10 gift certificate to The Corner Store! To enter, email your photo, along with a caption, to Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com; subject line: I Love Plant City.

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