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Master Sgt. Dale Peterson’s dedication to the Plant City Police Department spans two decades. EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER

aster Sgt. Dale Peterson recently celebrated his 23rd year of service with the Plant City Police Department. Though he’s found his calling both as a military veteran and a law enforcement officer, the Michigan native didn’t always know his career would center around a call to protect and serve. With the United States Air Force, he wanted to work with computers or in the chapel. What he was assigned to was something much different. SEE HERO PAGE 4

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Master Sgt. Dale Peterson oversees numerous events in Plant City, including the Florida Strawberry Festival Youth Parade and the Christmas Parade. He also has served in the United States Air Force and as a K-9 Officer.

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YOUR TOWN

Hopewell Baptist Church will be hosting a Hero’s Banquet for law enforcement and first responders in remembrance of Sept. 11. EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER

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As chaplain for multiple law enforcement agencies, Dr. Dan Middlebrooks wants to recognize first responders on Sunday, Sept. 11.

Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. In addition to a traditional Sunday service to recognize military members and law enforcement officers, Hopewell Baptist Church will be hosting a Hero’s Banquet beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. The event will honor first responders and their immediate family members from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the Plant City Police Department, Plant City Fire Rescue, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Battalion 6 and Hillsborough County School Board

security resource officers. “We want to make sure they hear the words, ‘Thank you for what you do,’” the Rev. Dr. Daniel Middlebrooks, pastor at Hopewell Baptist Church, said. Middlebrooks is a military veteran and serves as chaplain for many law enforcement agencies throughout Plant City. “We want to do it in a tangible way. We localized it a lot more with our Plant City area responders.” This year, the church wanted to go above and beyond to let first responders know they are appreciated. “They constantly give so much to protect us,” Middlebrooks said. “This SEE HOPEWELL PAGE 4

Let’s Dance

Marshall High School Class of 1969 hosted a pre-Labor Day dance at Glover Center Saturday, Sept. 3. Class members included Nettie Durant, Rosa Jones, Cynthia Robinson, Brenda Griffin, Sandra Thomas, Marian Richardson, Minnie Johnson, Gearldine Marshall, Claude Gay, Edward McGee, Willie Thomas and Solomon McKinley.

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Plant City was hit by heavy winds from Hurricane Hermine. See the damage. PAGE 3

Help solve a mystery and raise money for the Bruton Memorial Library by attending the annual Mystery Dinner Theater. Tickets went on sale Thursday, Sept. 1. They are available for purchase at:Holiday Inn Express, Regions Bank and Bruton Memorial Library. Friends of the Bruton Memorial Library are also looking for sponsors. Contact Dodie White at dodiewhite@msn.com. This year’s show, “A Menacing Night at the Modern Museum,” will be Saturday, Oct. 1, at the John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road.

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“I’m new to the day to day. But I’m not new to the overall mission and overall strategic plan.” — Mary Heysek, the new United Food Bank executive director. Learn more about her on Page 7

Call to Prayer for 9/11

One big donation Unity in the Community’s $30,000 donation to Plant City High will be put to use immediately. The donation, which came as a part of the high school’s football game sponsorship program, will be split two ways: $20,000 will go toward the purchase of new instruments for the band, and the remaining $10,000 will go to Frameworks, a program for the school’s Ninth Grade Academy.

Pastor Scott McIntosh with City Pointe Church in Plant City has opened the doors of his church for anyone who would like to join them Sunday, Sept. 11. Tthe assembly is part of Call to Prayer’s 15th year of prayer in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks. Other churches and organizations are also encouraged to pray. Visit CityPointeChurch. com or AwakeningAmerica. us for more information.

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NEW WORSHIP HOURS Hope Lutheran Church, 2001 N. Park Road, has a new worship schedule starting Sunday, Sept. 11.

Good start to the school year The Dr. Martin Luther King Recreation Center, 1601 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., hosted a backpack giveaway in August. The event, held with help from the Order of the Eastern Star, Plant City Masonic Lodge No. 206, KOE Barber Academy and City Pointe Church, gave kids brand new backpacks, fresh haircuts and school uniform clothing for free.

SUNDAYS Worship: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Family Bible hour: 9:15 a.m. Spanish worship: 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Living Hope contemporary worship: 6:30 p.m. Bible study: 6:30 p.m.

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t sounded like a train. Trees snapped. Fences toppled. A roof was pared off a Historic Downtown building like a banana peel. What had just happened? Hours before 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, Plant City was still. Hurricane Hermine, then a tropical storm, was hammering the coast. But inland, it was dry with a light blanket of clouds insulating the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World in humidity. Tornado Watch 460 went out at 2 p.m. With no rain and no wind, was it something to take seriously? Around 7:15 p.m., Dover got its first sprinkle from Hermine’s spiral bands. Then the winds came. Suddenly, Tornado Watch 460 was very real. Gusts swept through the streets, picking up anything that wasn’t tied down — and some things that were. Power lines hit the ground, popping along the pavement. Branches rolled across intersections. “I have never been so scared in my life,” Kristie Brewington said. She was getting gas on James L. Redman Parkway in south Plant City with her son when the weather took a turn for the worse. “All the sudden, it went from no rain to tornado in two seconds. The light pole fell, and glass was slamming into my car. Then the dumpster flipped on its side and started sliding towards my car and the gas pumps.” In northeast Plant City, Julie Hasting’s canopy was ripped from the ground and thrown into a pasture. Its black metal legs were crumpled like a crushed spider’s. Downtown, Casper Geist watched from his living room the roof being torn from the banquet hall on the corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Palmer Street. He said the roof landed on nearby power lines. “It’s throwing sparks everywhere,” Geist said. “Did I mention this is about 100 feet from my house?” Tornado Watch 461 alerted, taking the place of 460. It extended the watch until 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2. But the damage had been done.

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In the morning, Plant City and Dover residents woke to downed power lines, fallen trees and intersections with no lights. Plant City Police Department was cautioning residents of several problem areas at about 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2. Traffic lights were out at Baker Street at Collins Street and Baker Street at Wheeler Street in Historic Downtown. Downed power lines were snaked in the road at Vermont and Herring streets. Barricades were at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Palmer Street because of the banquet hall roof. It creaked as the breeze touched it, curled and dangling over the edge of the building. A massive tree blocked the intersection of Renfro and Warnell streets. Rentention ponds and drainage creeks were full of rushing water. Please keep curious children away, PCPD warned. Luckily, the damage was easily rectified. The City of Plant City resumed a regular schedule for trash service, urging residents to separate the storm debris from garbage for quick collection. Workers cleared trees. PCPD officers monitored intersections with no lights. What didn’t go away as easily was the darkness. THE LONG WAIT

“We are still without power on Pinedale Drive. Going on 12 hours,” Rebecca Trinkle Rothman said at about 7:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2. According to TECO, there were nine areas in Plant City that put 3,044 homes without power around 8:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2. In Dover, there were two areas with 769 homes out of power. In TECO's entire coverage area 11, 299 homes were out of power. It rose to over 12,000 and then fell to 10,860 by about 11:20 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2. Although TECO worked to fix areas, immediate relief was not a reality. Over the Labor Day weekend, many residents were still without electricity and water. Veronica Prostko and her family left the area for Ft. Myers on Saturday, Sept. 3.

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Hurricane Hermine had been a quiet storm for Plant City — until 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1.

From Top To Bottom: A tree at Oaklawn Cemetery was uprooted. —PCPD. A downed tree at Renfro and Warnell streets closed Renfro Sreet from Warnell to Merrin streets Friday, Sept. 2. —PCPD. A tree in Historic Downtown Plant City snagged a power line. — Amber Smith. Downed power lines snaked across Vermont and Herring streets at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2. Vermont Street was closed from Herring to Gilchrist streets. —PCPD.

FROM FACEBOOK “Our first tornado experience. Heard the train sound amongst trees snapping and two very scared little girls. Praising God that the trees are just blocking us in and not on top of our house.” — Deanna Brewer

“OK, I’m awake. Storm is so loud, and things keep hitting our house. Hermine, go away!” — Nikki Glover

“Sounds like a freaking tornado is ripping through my backyard.” — Ashlee Carter

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Even a hurricane couldn’t stop this bride-to-be from getting her nails done. “Plant City's Joy Nails had a wedding party in their shop when the tornado hit. Even after losing power, they stayed open late and finished bride Morgan Davis’ nails by the light of cell phones. Now that is customer service!” Ashley Galloway said.

“We are still without air and water,” Prostko said. “Some electric restored.” By Wednesday, Sept. 7, Plant City was returning to normal. Trees has been sawed out of the way. The city was picking up large piles of storm debris with automated grabber truckers. Schools were open. Lamps in homes were being turned on at dusk. But the roof in Historic Downtown was still swinging over the side of its building: a reminder of Mother Nature’s power. Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.

“The wind last night was wild. I heard the freight train sound about 8 p.m. Guess how fast that gets you going.” — Jeff Wallnofer

“Fortunately, my awesome co-worker covered the electronics to prevent water damage while Rep. (Dan) Raulerson and I were in south Florida for meetings.” — Amber Smith, legislative aide to Rep. Dan Raulerson

“A big thank you to PCPD, TECO and all the others who worked to get us ‘back to normal’ as quickly as you did! You are appreciated.” — Kathy Kirby

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HOMETOWN HERO: MASTER SGT. DALE PETERSON FROM HERO PAGE 1

After graduating from Brandon High School, Peterson made the decision to join the U.S. Air Force. MacDill Air Force Base, in Tampa, frequently flew F-16 aircrafts over his parents’ home in Brandon. He wasn’t interested in becoming a pilot, but the fighter aircrafts sparked an interest to join the military. “I felt the urge to serve the country,” Peterson said. “But I didn’t like boats, and I didn’t want to play in the dirt. I liked the concept of the Air Force.” Once he enlisted, Peterson was told there were high chances he would get one of his top three job choice assignments, which included computer jobs and working in the chapel. But he didn’t get any of those choices. Instead, he was selected for security police, responsible for watching the base gates and guarding planes. “I tried to get transferred,” Peterson said. “But the only other job opening was for a cook. I never even thought about being a law enforcement officer before I went in the Air Force.”

MILITARY MAN

During his first year in the Air Force, in 1988, Peterson attended the Air Force Police Academy in San Antonio, Texas. He did infantry training in New Jersey before serving at a duty station in Omaha, Nebraska. He then received a humanitarian assignment at MacDill Air Force Base after his father was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He served at MacDill from 1990 to 1992, frequently taking on law

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Master Sgt. Dale Peterson has been with the Plant City Police Department through five different police chiefs. Current Chief Ed Duncan, Peterson said, is one of the biggest inspirations to both him and many of his fellow officers: “Chief Duncan’s professional character (and) friendly demeanor, along with his servantstyle leadership, makes members of this department feel like you are truly part of something special,” Peterson said. “It made it easy on me with making the decision to hang around a few more years before retiring from law enforcement.”

Hometown Heroes is a recurring feature in the Plant City Times & Observer in which we profile veterans from Plant City. If you have a loved one currently serving or who has served in the past, please contact Managing Editor Amber Jurgensen by email at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com or by phone at (813) 704-6850.

enforcement duties and interacting with civilians who came on the base. After coming back to the Tampa Bay area, Peterson met his wife, Lori. The couple has been married for 26 years and have two children, 22-year-old T.J. and 19-year-old Cole. His family has been his biggest support system through both his military and law enforcement career, including his time working at MacDill. “I had gate duties and did patrolling,” Peterson said. “That was during Desert Storm. It was more heightened security back then.” Peterson worked the midnight shifts at MacDill. His very first shift was spent guarding the home of U.S. Army General Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. and his family. His time spent on the base dealing with civilians and meeting people from all around the world eventually led Peterson to pursue a law enforcement career once he finished his

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fourth year in the Air Force. After being honorably discharged in June 1992, he worked for his in-laws at the Tampa-based True-Grit Abrasives while he put himself through the police academy. He attended the supplemental evening academy based out of Pasco-Hernando at night while working during the day. After applying to both the Tampa Police Department and the Plant City Police Department, Peterson accepted a job with PCPD and began training in July 1993. Though he was later offered a job with the Tampa Police Department after a hiring hold, PCPD had requested he stay at least two years — a promise he fulfilled and has long since surpassed. ON THE FORCE

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Master Sgt. Dale Peterson was promoted to his current position with the Plant City Police Department just over one month ago, after completing his 23rd year on the force.

After his first two years with the Plant City Police Department were completed, Peterson was offered a position as a detective. Though he had considered transferring to a different police department, he decided to stay. From 1995 to 1998, he served as a detective covering general crimes, thefts and vandalism and was later assigned to auto thefts and vehicle burglaries. He additionally worked two homicide cases, eventually solving one. “I learned a lot,” he said. “At first I didn’t know if I wanted to be a detective, because at the time I hadn’t been here long. I didn’t think I was ready,

but you can’t turn it down when it’s offered to you. It might not be offered again. It helped me in the long term of my career, knowing now as a supervisor what information is needed to help out detectives with the followup for their investigations.” When he wasn’t working, he was learning. Peterson spent his off time working with K-9 Officer Bryan Miller. Miller was responsible for helping to start the K-9 division at PCPD, something Peterson quickly took an interest in. “When (Miller) had his police dog, I would spend a lot of my off time training with him,” Peterson said. “(There’s) just something you just love about it. It was something I wanted to do. Sacrificing my time for something I wanted is what helped me earn that spot.” Peterson landed his dream gig in 1998 and got his four-legged partner: Tarco. “I had to go to Indiana to train with him for three weeks,” Peterson said. “A lot of it was patience and dealing with adversity. Even though dogs have superior sense and skills, they still have that Alpha dominance.” It was a learning experience for Peterson too. He and Tarco learned to trust one another. “It was about trust,” he said. “Trusting that I know he would give his life for me without hesitation and would protect me if we got to that

situation.” In 2002, Tarco retired and stayed home with Peterson’s family when Peterson was promoted to sergeant. He started out as a patrol officer, in charge of one of the patrol squads for the midnight shift. He also served over traffic units and street crimes until taking over as the administrative sergeant in 2010. He remains the supervisor of the department’s K-9 unit. One month ago, Peterson was promoted to master sergeant. His duties have expanded, but he’s still helping Plant City run smoothly from behind the scenes. Since 2011, he’s overseen a number of special events from a law enforcement side in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, including the Florida Strawberry Festival Youth Parade, the organization of the festival’s Grand Parade, the Black Heritage Parade and the Christmas Parade. Additionally, he serves on the Juvenile Justice Committee Board for Hillsborough County. “Law enforcement is not a job,” Peterson said. “It’s a career. You have to have a desire to serve. That’s the common denominator that drives everybody. It’s not just a job, it’s part of your life.” Contact Emily Topper at etopper@ plantcityobserver.com.

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year is unique because September 11 fell on a Sunday. We wanted to make it a special celebration, not only for those (responders) within our congregation, but for so many within our community.” The Sept. 11 event will include dinner, music, testimony and a circling of prayer. “The center of the church will have tables for first responders and their families,” Middlebrooks said. “They are the central focus for the evening. My encouragement to the congregation was that this banquet should look like homecoming. When these first responders come through the door, they should feel like they’ve come home.” Immediate family members, up to five per officer, have been invited to the event for the sacrifices they make too. “(Families) have to pay the price as well,” Middlebrooks said. “My wife and daughters had to endure their own battles on the home front while I was away. The first responder families are just as precious to us.” Following meal and prayer beginning at 5 p.m., the church’s youth will sing. After a brief word of blessing and devotion, attendees will join hands

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HERO’S BANQUET When: 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11 Where: Hopewell Baptist Church, 6001 County Road 39 S. Call: (813) 737-3053 Email: Info@HopewellBaptistFL. org or ChaplainMiddlebrooks@ hotmail.com

and circle around the law enforcement officers. “We pray for God’s protection around them daily,” Middlebrooks said. “As God protects us, we pray for God’s protection over them. Our church is coming to serve. We want to serve those that serve us every day of our lives.” Uniforms are welcome but not necessary for the event. The church also will be giving out gift bags to first responders. If organizations or individuals would like to donate food or gifts to the event, they are asked to contact Middlebrooks before Sunday, Sept. 11. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@ plantcityobserver.com.

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Staff Writer Emily Topper rode shotgun with Plant City Police Department Officer Eric Cruz Friday, Aug. 26, for an eight-hour look at crime on the streets. . STAFF WRITER RD Y E DN had never SY been in a police car,

until Friday, Aug. 26. That’s the day I spend eight hours in one. After the Dallas shooting aimed at officers during a peaceful protesting event this summer, I wanted to change the narrative. I wanted to see the work those who are called to protect and serve do on a daily basis — from my own perspective. What that would include, I wasn’t entirely sure.

OFFICER ERIC CRUZ 4:30 P.M.

I show up to the Plant City Police Department with my camera, coffee and multiple notebooks. Patrol Sgt. Robert McLellan gives a briefing to the seven officers on duty, and then we are dismissed to begin patrolling the Plant City streets. I am assigned to Officer Eric Cruz, part of the Delta I zone. He joined the Plant City Police Department in 2014 and has been an officer for nearly five years. At 27, he’s the third youngest at the agency. He and his wife are expecting their first child. In the parking lot of the police department, he logs into the computer system in his squad car to communicate with dispatch and his fellow officers. A rifle is accessible to him from behind the center console. “I’m Delta one,” he says. “In our city, we have four zones. There are usually two cars per zone, depending on how big the zone is.” We leave the parking lot of the police department and began driving toward his zone, which includes the area from Alsobrook to Baker streets. THERE FOR THE YOUTH 5:19 P.M.

The first call comes in over the radio: an officer is requested at Jackson Elementary, non-emergency. Calls can come in at any time and at any level of frequency, Cruz tells me. “It really depends on the day,” Cruz says. “Dispatch averages five to 10 calls per day. Our squad in particular ... we like to be proactive. We’re assigned to a zone, but we don’t have to stay in the zone.” At Jackson, a situation had occurred between two students. Cruz picks up bits and pieces of what happened from after-school caregivers. Many times, he said, the details of various scenarios are learned on location. Thirty minutes later, the situation is resolved, and Cruz enters the report into the system. MAKING AN IMPACT 5:56 P.M.

We venture into the center of his zone, at Alsobrook and Collins streets. As we drive, Cruz looks at license plates and enters them into the system, checking for valid licenses and expired tags. We reach Magic Beauty Supply 101, across from the newly-opened police substation in the Plant City Housing Authority district. He waves to people as we pull up. Some break into smiles and wave back. Others don’t. Cruz is accustomed to being judged by his uniform. “We wave to people,” Cruz says. “We try to be friendly, especially with the current situation with law enforcement. We try to change that.” A lot of the times, he says, the response will depend on an individual’s prior experience with law enforcement officers. Plant City is more of a welcoming community than others, he says. Within moments of pulling out-

side of the beauty store, a woman walks toward him with a child in tow. She introduces herself as Tameka Griffin. The boy was her son, 8-year-old A’bias. Her son, she says, hadn’t been following directions in school. She wants Cruz to talk to him. “I work with juveniles,” Griffin says. “I see the way kids go if they’re not steered in the right direction. My son has everything he needs. I’ll be darned if I lose him to the streets. I want (Cruz) to have a talk with him and get his attention.” A’bias was crying when he first approached Cruz. By the end of their conversation, he is willing to pose for a photo. Griffin thanks Cruz, and she and her son head home. “It’s about being visible, a lot of the time,” Cruz says. PART OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD 6:20 P.M.

We leave the beauty supply store and continue driving around Cruz’s zone. At the intersection of Alabama and Coronet streets, Cruz pulls into another parking lot. Some nearby residents are sitting on parked cars while talking, others are sitting around a table playing dominoes. Cruz gets out to talk to them. “We like to be known within our own zones,” he says. “I like to be seen, be visible. I like to show face. We’re not in the business of ruining people’s lives.” It’s a business of helping people. Cruz decided he wanted to become a law enforcement officer after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. He was in New York at the time, a seventh-grader living in the Bronx. “That’s been my main motivation as to why I got into law enforcement,” he says. “Just the fact that those officers were there to ensure my family got home to me. My mom worked a few streets away (from the twin towers), and my aunt worked a few buildings away. I didn’t lose any family members that day. Because of the New York Police Department, my family came home to me.” He’s now focused on the call to protect and serve. THE NIGHT PROGRESSES 9:15 P.M.

As the sun sets, he answers call after call. A semi-inebriated man is outside of the Taco Bell on James L. Redman Parkway. A couple argues in the Bealls Outlet parking lot on Collins Street. Another domestic dispute happens at Burger King on Park Road. An alarm rings at Star Distribution. At 9:15 p.m., dispatch receives a call about a potential “peeping Tom” outside of a residence on Alabama Street. We drive to the street with a few other squad cars that were in the area and stop a few houses away. The street and house are dark. “We don’t park in front of the house,” Cruz says. “It could be an ambush. It could be something worse.” This time, it’s another easilyresolved situation. A resident thought he heard prowlers outside of his home, but none were found. After we leave, we stop at a red light near James L. Redman Parkway. “It’ll turn green now. Now. Now,” Cruz says, trying to guess when the light will change while drumming his hands on the steering wheel. He stays alert at red lights. In January, a Philadelphia police officer was shot when a gunman walked to his car and started shooting. Police officers never know what a

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night will hold. A SOBERING JOB 10:22 P.M.

Cruz receives a call to assist with a DUI test off of Interstate 4. A woman is pulled over and asked to follow a piece of duct tape along the ground. She is supposed to take nine steps forward and count them out loud. She stumbles and miscounts. After a few more tests, she’s arrested for DUI. The woman cries and says the handcuffs are hurting her. Cruz rehandcuffs her in an effort to make her more comfortable. She says they still hurt. “We get DUIs almost every night,” Cruz says. As another officer transports her to the Orient Road Jail, Cruz and I wait for the tow truck, which will impound her car. An itemized list of belongings in her car have to be reported. Officers have found methamphetamine, marijuana and empty bottles of prescription pills. THE WATCHFUL GUARDIAN 12:45 A.M.

After the tow truck arrived, we proceed to the Knights Inn. It is quiet. Room lights are off. The parking lot is empty. Other nights, it can be more lively — and Cruz never knows what he’s walking into. He always follows protocol.

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“My first thought when I get a call from dispatch is, ‘How far is it?’” he said. “That helps me determine my response. Then there are the questions that go through my head, like, ‘How am I going to help that person?’ I let dispatch know if I’m responding.” The next step, he said, is to watch the people. “I always watch the people,” Cruz said. “I pick up their demeanor, and I’ll deal with it accordingly. I always look at the person first and check them all up and down. Most officers usually just keep a level head. If we approach someone with a calm demeanor, that usually helps keep someone calm. We maintain a level of respect and calmness, and that keeps things easier for everybody. Ultimately, we don’t know what’s in that car. We don’t know what’s on that person.” At 1:15 a.m., Cruz drops me off at the Plant City Police Department. I drive home. Within minutes of crashing onto my bed, I’m out. I know, now more than ever, just how safe — and lucky — I am. Even while my eyes are closed, even when the world is asleep, there is someone watching out for us. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

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Officer Eric Cruz conducted a vehicle search for an impounded car after the driver was arrested for DUI.

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Mary Heysek is excited about expanding the outreach of the food bank in the Plant City community, including serving fresh produce, such as okra, to those in need.

HUNGRY TO SERVE T Mary Heysek is moving from a board member with the United Food Bank to executive director. EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER

hough Mary Heysek didn’t officially take over as the director of the United Food Bank of Plant City until Tuesday, Sept. 6, she’s been working behind the scenes for much longer. Heysek, a Plant City native, joined the United Food Bank as a board member in 2011 and has served on the organization’s executive board since 2014. Prior to serving as the director, she owned her own companies, including co-owning MedStat Healthcare Services with her business partner, Joe Castagno. “I’m new to the day to day,” Heysek said. “But I’m not new to the overall mission and overall strategic plan.”

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On Friday, Aug. 26, Heysek was hired to take over for former director Christine Miller, who left to serve as the new president for the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce. “Christine Miller will be a hard act to follow,” Heysek said. “She is extremely intelligent and high energy. She made a tremendous impact and left a fine blueprint for me to use as a guide. I’m looking forward to working with her jointly between the food

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Publix Super Markets Charities recently donated $5 million to the Feeding America network. The donation was announced Thursday, Aug. 31. The United Food Bank of Plant City received $20,000 of the donation.

“I just want to entrench myself into the local business community and educate everyone about the food bank. We will distribute over 1 million pounds of food this year in Plant City. That’s huge.” — Mary Heysek, new executive director of the United Food Bank

HEALTHY LITERACY CLASSES The United Food Bank of Plant City will be starting Healthy Literacy classes in English for speakers of other languages this year. When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 19 to Oct. 17. Where: The United Food Bank of Plant City, 702 E. Alsobrook St., Suite E

bank and the chamber, and I’m most looking forward to fulfilling the mission of the food bank and helping our community. There’s a lot more people in need than we realize.” George Banning, United Food Bank board chair, was pleased to see Heysek join the United Food Bank’s team in a title role. “We are thrilled to have Mary come on board as the new director,” he said. “Her commitment to helping others and continuing the success of the United Food Bank made her the best choice.” As the new director, Heysek’s immediate priority will be continuing to educate Plant City about the resources the food bank has to offer. “I’m so excited about this,” Heysek said. “I just want to entrench myself into the local business community and educate everyone about the food bank. We will distribute over 1 million pounds of food this year in Plant City. That’s huge.” Heysek first got involved with the United Food Bank after volunteering a few times with Feeding America. Since then, she has watched the organization grow and expand its outreach. “Every single week during the summer we gave out over 500 kid bags,” Heysek said. “We’re getting noticed by surrounding communities now. I plan to ingrain myself in the community and develop relationships with as many business leaders as possible.” With her new job underway, Heysek is focusing on the United Food Bank’s next endeavors. “I plan to focus on the upcoming annual events,” Heysek said. “(That includes) the Cracker Country Feast, Empty Bowls and Celebrity Chef. We will also be doing the regular food drives and the Turkey Drives for Thanksgiving and Christmas.” She’s also excited to be working alongside a team who is as passionate about the work as she is. “The team is incredible,” Heysek said. “Lydia (Smith) and Phillip (Valeriani), they are very high-energy. They take care of things without being told. And Marketing Director Leigh Scott, if I think it, she’s already doing it. They don’t mess around. The mission of the food bank is really tattooed in this board. I’m really energized about it.” Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

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TAG, YOU’RE IT 2000 block of South Frontage Road. Stolen license plate: Complainant stated unknown suspect(s) stole the Florida tag from his truck between Saturday, Aug. 27, and Sunday, Aug. 28.

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GUIDING THE YOUTH Hopewell Baptist Church’s Jayson Keefer and Hope Lutheran Church’s Shea Pennington are Plant City’s newest youth ministers.

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— Jayson Keefer, Hopewell Baptist Church youth pastor

wo of Plant City’s newest youth ministers have big plans for their students. Jayso n Ke e fe r, o f Hopewell Baptist Church, and Shea Pennington, of Hope Lutheran Church, officially joined their churches in July and have been working to improve the ways in which kids get closer to God. Their paths to Plant City were different, but their main goal is the same. FAMILY CONNECTION

Keefer, a Lake Wales native, had a connection to Plant City through his wife’s family. Keefer’s brother-inlaw was responsible for introducing him to Pastor Dan Middlebrooks, of Hopewell Baptist Church. “I was able to see a huge difference in him because of the impact the church had on him, what Brother Dan did,” Keefer said. “He turned us on to Brother Dan.” It’s not Keefer’s first time working at a small-town church: he has been preaching since 2001 and pastoring since 2006 and was one of the founders of New Beginnings Baptist Church in Swainsboro, Georgia. He just finished a four-year stint in Titusville, pastoring to adults. He decided to move to youth ministry not only for the chance to work with Middlebrooks but also to further his family’s education: both Keefer and his wife are enrolled at Hillsborough Community College, and he said that working in the youth ministry gives them time they otherwise wouldn’t have had. Keefer said Hopewell has welcomed him and his family with open arms, and the last two months couldn’t have gone any better. “It’s fantastic,” Keefer said. “Parents get involved like crazy around

To be called as a pastor, you’re not just called to the congregation. You’re also called to the community.” — Shea Pennington, Hope Lutheran Church youth pastor

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here, which is great. Kids have welcomed me and my family like crazy. It’s like a dream.” The biggest thing Keefer is working on is a discipleship program for the youth, which he said will help guide his sixth through 12th-graders toward a clearer post-graduation path. “When our kids come into youth, they’re going to know where they’ll be at when they leave youth,” Keefer said. BACK AGAIN

Pennington, who is from Austin, Texas, knew he wanted to go into the ministry since his sophomore year of high school. He first linked up with the Rev. Dean Pfeffer, of Hope Lutheran Church, through a mutual friend, Buck LeGreco. A long dinner conversation in St. Louis, Missouri convinced Pfeffer Pennington would be a good fit in Plant City. Pennington served as a vicar at Hope Lutheran in 2014, learning as much about pastoring and community involvement from Pfeffer as he could. “Here, it was wonderful,” Pennington said. “Dean is an amazing supervisor, an outstanding example to learn from.” He returned to St. Louis to finish his seminary education and, upon completion, had his current job waiting for him. He came aboard in July and picked up where he left off. Pennington wants to get the church’s youth more involved in the community by continuing to work with the United Food Bank of Plant City and making connections with the local Boys & Girls Club. He also hopes to start a youth group for the Spanish-speaking congregation, which will later get integrated with the English-speaking group, as well as a young adult ministry for people age 19 through 39. “To be called as a pastor, you’re not just called to the congregation,” Pennington said. “You’re also called to the community, and that’s a real responsibility.” Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

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Top: Jayson Keefer started at Hopewell Baptist Church Sunday, July 3. Bottom: Shea Pennington, a former Hope Lutheran vicar, came back to run the youth ministry.

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he home at 3707 Heathcoe Road sold Aug. 26, for $650,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,113 square feet of living area on 4.65 acres. The price per square foot is $208.80.

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ALEXANDER WOODS The home at 178 Alexander Woods Drive sold Aug. 21, for $128,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,734 square feet of living area on 0.12 acres. The price per square foot is $73.82. The home at 225 Alexander Woods Drive sold Aug. 10 for $115,000. Built in 2013, it has two bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,465 square feet of living area on 0.05 acres. The price per square foot is $78.50. ALICE WINTER GARDENS The home at 202 Hopewell Manor Road sold Aug. 29, for $209,900. Built in 1967, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,150 square feet of living area on 1.04 acres. The price per square foot is $97.63. CHERRY PARK The home at 1302 N. Crystal Terrace sold Aug. 19, for $164,900. Built in 1970, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,669 square feet of living area on 0.19 acres. The price per square foot is $98.80. CITRUS LANDING The home at 103 Orange Bud Way sold Aug. 1, for $156,750. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,638 square feet of living area on 0.11 acres. The price per square foot is $95.70. The home at 116 Orange Bud Way sold Aug. 3, for $155,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,563 square feet of living area on 0.14 acres. The price per square foot is $99.17. COLONIAL WOODS The home at 2713 Kala Lane sold Aug. 24, for $240,000. Built in 1993, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,976 square feet of living area on 0.33 acres. The price per square foot is $80.65. COUNTRY HILLS The home at 4668 Copper Lane sold Aug. 26, for $136,900. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,246 square feet of living area on 0.13 acres. The price per square foot is $112.28. The home at 4707 N. Dawnmeadow Court sold Aug. 15, for $137,000. Built in 1986, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,304 square feet of living area on 0.14 acres. The price per square foot is $105.06.

The home at 4607 Lantana Place sold Aug. 22, for $125,900. Built in 1988, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,230 square feet of living area on 0.09 acres. The price per square foot is $102.36. The home at 4418 Tina Lane sold Aug. 24, for $172,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,450 square feet of living area on 0.14 acres. The price per square foot is $118.62. CYPRESS RESERVE The home at 4802 Tomco Drive sold Aug. 5, for $285,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,308 square feet of living area on 1.20 acres. The price per square foot is $123.48. DILPORTS The home at 7303 Quail Meadow Road sold Aug. 12, for $400,000. Built in 1989, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,619 square feet of living area on 7 acres. The price per square foot is $152.73. GILGAL ESTATES The home at 4611 W. Sam Allen Road sold Aug. 26, for $437,500. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,350 square feet of living area on 4.12 acres. The price per square foot is $186.17. HILLSBOROUGH The home at 907 N. Maryland Ave. sold Aug. 26, for $154,000. Built in 1993, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,452 square feet of living area on 0.26 acres. The price per square foot is $106.06. The home at 9001 Pitt Road sold Aug. 10, for $315,000. Built in 1984, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,510 square feet of living area on 3.13 acres. The price per square foot is $125.50. HOPEWELL GARDENS The home at 401 Charlie Griffin Road sold Aug. 26, for $113,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1967, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,404 square feet of living area on 2.85 acres. The price per square foot is $80.48. LAUREL LAKE The home at 2753 Golf Lake Drive sold Aug. 5, for $155,000. Built in 1995, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,265 square feet of living area on 0.07 acres. The price per square foot is $122.53.

MAGNOLIA GREEN The home at 3808 Crystal Dew St. sold Aug. 18, for $188,000. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,846 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $101.84. The home at 3214 Magnolia Meadows Drive sold Aug. 19, for $195,990. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,672 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $117.22. The home at 3217 Magnolia Meadows Drive sold Aug. 4, for $198,990. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,828 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $108.86. OAKCREST The home at 2807 Oak Crest Drive sold Aug. 9, for $247,500. Built in 1970, it has five bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,980 square feet of living area on 0.41 acres. The price per square foot is $125.00. ORANGE COURT The home at 803 Valencia Road sold Aug. 18, for $110,000. Built in 1953, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,398 square feet of living area on 0.18 acres. The price per square foot is $78.68. The home at 908 Valencia Road sold Aug. 8, for $135,000. Built in 1953, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,227 square feet of living area on 0.15 acres. The price per square foot is $110.02. ROBINSON OAKS The home at 611 Robinson Oaks Lane sold Aug. 26, for $278,000 (short sale). Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,159 square feet of living area on 1.17 acres. The price per square foot is $128.76. SAM ALLEN OAKS The home at 3525 Sam Allen Oaks Circle sold Aug. 19, for $495,000. Built in 2002, it has five bedrooms, four and one half baths and 4,270 square feet of living area on 1 acre. The price per square foot is $115.93. SUGAR CREEK The home at 410 Sugar Creek Drive sold Aug. 26, for $162,000. Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,596 square feet of living area on 0.20 acres. The price

per square foot is $101.50. SYDNEY CROSSINGS The home at 4830 Sydney Road sold Aug. 24, for $188,000. Built in 1995, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,566 square feet of living area on 1.52 acres. The price per square foot is $120.05. WALDEN LAKE The home at 4318 Barret Ave. sold Aug. 16, for $167,000. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,559 square feet of living area on 0.20 acres. The price per square foot is $107.12.

ing area on 0.18 acres. The price per square foot is $108.81. The home at 4116 Silvermoon Drive sold Aug. 5, for $215,000. Built in 1996, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,041 square feet of living area on 0.21 acres. The price per square foot is $105.34. The home at 2315 Walden Place S. sold Aug. 8, for $220,000. Built in 1986, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,637 square feet of living area on 0.16 acres. The price per square foot is $134.39. WALDEN WOODS The home at 736 Ashentree Drive sold Aug. 12, for $129,990. Built in 2009, it has two bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,185 square feet of living area on 0.03 acres. The price per square foot is $109.70. The home at 1872 Greenwood Valley Drive sold Aug. 12, for $129,990. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,579 square feet of living area on 0.05 acres. The price per square foot is $82.32. The home at 1874 Greenwood Valley Drive sold Aug. 15, for $124,990. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,581 square feet of living area on 0.05 acres. The price per square foot is $79.06.

The home at 4324 Barret Ave. sold Aug. 1, for $168,000. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,402 square feet of living area on 0.16 acres. The price per square foot is $119.83.

The home at 1882 Greenwood Valley Drive sold Aug. 15, for $137,000. Built in 2009, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,649 square feet of living area on 0.02 acres. The price per square foot is $83.08.

The home at 4331 Barret Ave. sold Aug. 3, for $195,000. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,444 square feet of living area on 0.21 acres. The price per square foot is $135.04.

The home at 720 Wiltonway Drive sold Aug. 7, for $134,990. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two and one half baths and 1,521 square feet of living area on 0.05 acres. The price per square foot is $88.75.

The home at 2903 Chukkar Court sold Aug. 26, for $350,000. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 3,372 square feet of living area on 0.39 acres. The price per square foot is $103.80.

WHISPERING WOODS The home at 2607 Holly Bluff Court sold Aug. 18, for $225,990. Built in 2012, it has four bedrooms, two and one half baths and 2,324 square feet of living area on 0.14 acres. The price per square foot is $97.24.

The home at 2602 Clubhouse Drive sold Aug. 3, for $349,500. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,866 square feet of living area on 0.31 acres. The price per square foot is $121.95. The home at 3309 Cummings Place sold Aug. 20, for $295,000. Built in 1996, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,582 square feet of living area on 0.28 acres. The price per square foot is $114.25. The home at 4203 Longfellow Drive sold Aug. 23, for $190,000. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,631 square feet of living area on 0.25 acres. The price per square foot is $116.49. The home at 4306 Longfellow Drive sold Aug. 26, for $160,000. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,512 square feet of living area on 0.31 acres. The price per square foot is $105.82.

The home at 2747 Walden Woods Drive sold Aug. 19, for $225,990. Built in 2011, it has four bedrooms, two and one half baths and 2,258 square feet of living area on 0.17 acres. The price per square foot is $100.08. WILDER PARK The home at 2713 Wilder Park Drive sold Aug. 29, for $135,000 (short sale). Built in 1993, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,229 square feet of living area on 0.17 acres. The price per square foot is $109.85. WINDMILL POINTE The home at 4201 Holland Grove Way sold Aug. 12, for $257,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,467 square feet of living area on 1.08 acres. The price per square foot is $104.18.

The home at 4107 Silvermoon Drive sold Aug. 9, for $200,000. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,838 square feet of liv-

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Standing Strong P lenty of prominent Plant Citians celebrated South Florida Baptist Hospital President Karen Kerr Tuesday, Aug. 23, as she accepted the Plant City Family YMCA's Strong Leader Award. Kerr was honored with a dinner event at the John R. Trinkle Center at Hillsborough Community College, 1206 N. Park Road.

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What does capitalism mean to you? When you ask some Americans what capitalism means, they may say “greed.” Despite the success and strong community contribution of Plant City’s thriving small business sector, some Plant City Times & Observer readers may agree. That answer demonstrates the loss we experienced when Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel on July 11, 1804. Hamilton, of all the Founding Fathers, probably had the most understanding of the relationship of capitalism, democracy and liberty. When he died, we lost more than his life. We lost his vision of the strong relationship between those parts of our American Revolution. C-SPAN television recently hosted National Review’s Richard Brookhiser, who explained the lost vision of our murdered Founding Father.

Hamilton was born to middleclass parents who were successful managers in the West Indies’ lucrative sugar industry. As a teenager, he worked in their businesses and learned accounting and finance. He also learned the pluses and minuses of the way capitalism was practiced in the industry. Nevis and St. Croix, the islands of his upbringing, had a small upper class of sugar plantation owners, many of them absentee, a small group of middle class managers, like his parents, and a huge number of slaves to work the sugar cane fields. He was appalled by the life expectancy of a sugar cane slave — seven years from arrival to death. Hamilton’s parents sent him to pre-Revolutionary America to get a college education, and he attended

Princeton and Columbia universities. The war interrupted his education, and he enlisted in a New York militia unit. Elected its captain, he met General George Washington and became one of his proteges. Washington promoted him to colonel and made him his adjutant general, a type of aide. At the end of the War, Washington listened to Hamilton’s entreaties to lead in combat and assigned him and the Marquis de Lafayette to command the last attack on the British at Yorktown. British General Cornwallis surrendered right after that successful attack. After the Revolution, Hamilton was elected to Congress and participated in writing the Constitution. Then he wrote most of the Federalist Papers, which advocated for the

ultimately-successful ratification of the Constitution. Washington appointed him our first Secretary of the Treasury, and he created the Coast Guard and crafted our American economy according to his vision. Having seen the incredible capacity of capitalism to generate wealth as well as its potential to exploit its workers, Hamilton modeled a capitalism which would put the power of capitalism in the hands of all Americans. With this power, all Americans would be able to make lives of freedom and economic growth for themselves and their families. Capitalism was to be the driving force for Americans to use to implement the freedom and democracy they had fought and died for in the American Revolution.

Brookhiser went on to describe the Weehauken, New Jersey, dueling grounds of Burr and Hamilton, across the Hudson River from New York City. It was a bit underwhelming, he said, unless you turned around and looked across the broad Hudson River. There you would see the epitome of Hamilton’s dream, the tremendous center of international business, capitalism and democracy that is New York City: the city built by Alexander Hamilton’s vision of American capitalism.

Felix Haynes is a coowner of the Plant City Times & Observer.

SEPTEMBER 11th, 2001 Remembering in prayer Honoring in love

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FRINGE BOUTIQUE ANNIVERSARY SALE 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, and Saturday, Sept. 10, at Fringe Boutique, 601 E. Alexander St. There will be 20 to 50% off storewide. ShopFringeBoutique.com. “GET IN THE BOAT” LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, and 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. On Friday, Sept. 9, Dr. Rusty Ricketson and Dr. Rob Jackson will speak. On Saturday, Aug. 10, there will be breakout sessions and an address and challenge from Dr. Charles Roesel. Guests are invited after the Saturday events to a barbecue lunch at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill. Tickets to the lunch are $10. The cost for the conference is $25 per person or $40 per couple. Pastors and staff pay $10. For more information, call (813) 767-2082. GRACEPOINT PARENTS NIGHT OUT 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at GracePoint Church, 1107 Charlie Griffin Road. Drop your children off to enjoy a night out. There will be games, food and fun. (813) 759-9383.

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DANCE 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill, 106 State Road 60 E. Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner. Entertainment starts at 7 p.m. and will go to 10 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept.

10, at St. Clement Catholic Church, 1104 N. Alexander St. For more information, call (813) 725-8251 ext. 305.

SYDNEY BAPTIST CHURCH’S 107TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, and 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Sydney Baptist Church, 1510 Cre Road, Dover. Enjoy a fish fry at 5 p.m and a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. On Sunday, Sept. 11, a hot breakfast will be served at 9:15 a.m., with worship then dinner following.

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BUCS FIRST AWAY GAME WATCH PARTY 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill, 106 E. State Road 60. UncleMikesGrill. com. HERO’S BANQUET 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Hopewell Baptist Church, 6001 CR 39 S. First responders and their families are invited for recognition and honor. RSVP to the church office at (813) 737-3053.

MONDAY, SEPT. 12

CHILD SAFETY WALK-A-THON AND BAILEY PTA FUNDRAISER 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at Bailey Elementary School, 4630

BRIDAL EXPO 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill, 106 State Road 60 E. There will be vendors, food, cocktails, music and prizes at Blake Hall.

Gallagher Road, Dover. The event will raise awareness on child abduction and money for the PTA. Visitors are welcome but must sign in at the front office. For information, call Roland Jackson at (813) 707-7531. FAMILY GAME ZONE 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at Bruton Memorial Libary, 302 McLendon St. Play board games with family. For grades kindergarten through fifth. MASTER GARDENER: MANAGING BENEFICIAL INSECTS 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at Bruton Memorial Libary, 302 McLendon St. Participants are invited to bring a plant for the plant exchange after the program. MOBILE PREVENTATIVE DENTAL SERVICES 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12,

at Children’s Board Family Resource Center, 639 E. Alexander St. Children 6 months to 18 years old can be treated on the Mobile Dental Coach. There is no charge for cleanings, fluoride, sealants and oral hygiene instuction. Appointments are required. (813) 752-8700. PLANT CITY GARDEN CLUB MEETING 10:15 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 12, at 1304 Teakwood Drive. PlantCityGarden.org.

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TEEN GAME ZONE 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Bruton Memorial Libary, 302 McLendon St. Play Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 Kinect and PlayStation at the library on a large projection screens. For grades sixth through 12.

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEEDLING WORKSHOP 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Plant City Commons Community Garden, 2001 E. Cherry St. PlantCityCommunityGarden.com.

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BARBARA BARWICK Barbara Barwick, 87, of Plant City, died Sept. 2, 2016. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Plant City. She is survived by her daughters, Patti Brownlee (Ray), Jenni Barwick and Tommi Sue Plaire (Buddy), of Plant City; grandchildren, Jamie Sweat (James), Rebecca Guthrie (Jason) and Brittany Bard (Michael); and great-grandchildren, Jacob Sweat, Jared Sweat, Halie Guthrie and Addison Bard. A celebration of life was held Sept. 7, at First Baptist Church of Plant City. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

BILL BEACH Bill Beach, 56, of Plant City, died Aug. 21, 2016. He was the owner of B&B Transmission in Brandon and Tiro Caliente Ranch in Plant City. He loved his family and enjoyed ranch life with his horses and cows. He is survived by his wife, T.J. Beach; mother, Margaret Beach, of Plant City; sister, Donna McKean (Matt), of Plant City; children, Traci Tennessen (Paul), of Plant City, and Chris Koontz, of Pennsylvania; and granddaughters, Abby and Ella Tennessen. A celebration of life was held Aug. 26, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

ROSALIE E. BURNETT Rosalie E. Burnett, 79, of Plant City, and born in Bronx, New York, died Aug. 25, 2016. She was a retired data processor with the Hillsborough County School System. She is survived by her husband,

John D. Burnett Sr.; children, John D. Burnett Jr. (Barbara), of Tampa, and Janine Hall (Ricky), of Plant City; grandchildren, Ashley Burnett, Justin Hall and Kevin Hall (Chelsea); siblings, William Wickstrom (Gerrie), of New York, and Louise Johnson, of Hobe Sound; and niece, Joyce Tompkins, of Plant City. She was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Farrington. A celebration of life was held Aug. 31, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

GLORIA “POLLY” J. CARTER Gloria “Polly” J. Carter, 78, of Plant City, died Aug. 13, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and caring nurse. She attended Plant City Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert O. Carter. She is survived by her children, Rhonda Stalvey (Robbie), Linda Salter (Kenny), Glenda Howard (Tony) and Robert Carter Jr. (Lisa); grandchildren, Brandy Garren, Amber Garren, Jody Salter, Leslie Arce, Chrystin Brocksmith, Bryan W. Watts, Jessica Anderson and Justin Carter; nine great-grandchildren; and brothers, sisters and other family. A celebration of life was held Aug. 18, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Entombment followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

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CHARLES OMMER LINZY Charles Ommer Linzy, 79, of Plant City, died Aug. 25, 2016, at his home. He was the son of the late John Linzy and Antie Hughes Linzy. He was a member of Faith Temple Assembly of God in Plant City. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and tinkering with his tractors. He is survived by his children, Dell Shiver (Timothy) and Nancy Kelly (Mike); grandchildren, Jessica Tyson, Jared Shiver, Taylor Kelly and Joe Kelly; great-grandchildren, Aden, Bryleigh and Rayland Tyson; siblings, Jewel Gould, Pauline Lehman, Margaret Middlebrooks and Brenda Rose; and sister-inlaw, Wynell Linzy. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Dessa Mae Linzy. A funeral service was held Aug. 29, at Faith Temple Assembly of God in Plant City. If so desired, donations may be made in his memory to Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome. com.

MELISSA LUNSFORD Melissa Lunsford, 45, of Lithia, died Aug. 18, 2016.

She is survived by her sons, Michael Stanton (Rebekah), of Plant City, Bryan Stanton (Rebekah), of Plant City, and Brandon Stanton (Allison); grandchildren, Cedessia, Shoshoni, Adrean and Zachary; father, Donald Lee Lunsford Sr., of Lithia; and brother, Donald Lee Lunsford Jr., of Lithia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Fay Lunsford. A service was held Sept. 2, at Hopewell Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

JOE E. PHIPPS Joe E. Phipps, 73, of Plant City, died Aug. 23, 2016. He was a member of Youmans Praise and Worship Center. He owned Joe’s Glass Service in Plant City. He is survived by his children, Annette Gurr (Mike), of Auburndale, Terry Phipps (Cindy), of TItusville, Connie Pantoja (Julio), of Lakeland, and Paula Kelson (Dan), of Lakeland; grandchildren, Greg, Amanda, Austin, Stephanie, David, Katie, Mat, Alexis and Megan; great-grandchildren, Ayden, Trey, Eden and Blaine; siblings, Quinton Underwood (Patty), of Riverview, and Catherine Olson (Larry), of Mulberry; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. A celebration of life was held Aug. 27, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

JAMES M. ROGERS James M. Rogers, 72, of Lithia, died Aug. 19, 2016. He was a member of One Accord Church in Plant City and the coowner of a produce company. He loved his family, and he enjoyed fishing, camping and working. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce A. Rogers; children, James E. Rogers (Sandy), of Lithia, and Debra Morrell (Rusty), of Lithia; grandchildren, Michael, Todd, Chad (Alaina), Cody and Taylor; great-grandchildren, Austin, Madison and Emmalie; siblings, Arthur Rogers (Bobbie), of Plant City, Hilda Reddick (Johnny), of North Carolina, and Mary Drey (Paul), of Brandon; dog, Max; and nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A celebration of life was held Aug. 26, at First Baptist Church of Plant City. Committal followed at Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

JANICE E. ROLLINS Janice E. Rollins, 65, of Dover, died Aug. 26, 2016, after her short battle with cancer. She was born in Tampa on Jan. 16, 1951, to Thomas A. and Myrtle Culver. She was an employee with Edward Jones Investments for over 20 years. She attended Pleasant Grove Assembly of God in Plant City, where she was a Sunday school teacher and involved with the music department. She is survived by her husband, Gary Rollins; son, Dr. Jared C. Rollins (Jeania); and grandchildren, Kaitlin Hiott (Thomas), Kairstin Rollins, Makenzie Rollins, Kodi Rollins, Austin Rollins and Brooklyn Rollins. She was preceded in death by her son, G. Steven Rollins; parents; and siblings, Dennis Culver and Jimmy Joiner. A celebration of life was held Sept. 2. Committal followed at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

WILLIAM JOHN JW TILLMAN JW Tillman, 54, of Plant City, died Aug. 24, 2016. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of the Clarimel Assembly of God in Tampa and a member of the Fin and Feathers Club. He was an employee of Mosaic. He is survived by his wife, Merry Tillman; daughters, Casey Tillman and Stacy Tillman, of Plant City; granddaughter, Elaena Elizabeth Yoffee; siblings, David Chandler (Alice) and Wanda Tindale (Jay), of Plant City, and Jan Benjamin (Kevin), of Lithia; and nieces, nephews, adopted children, family and friends. A celebration of life was held Aug. 29, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

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Taylor Harrell shines as captain for Plant City High volleyball. Page 22

GAME OF THE WEEK

NEWSOME AT DURANT The Durant Cougars want to honor founding principal Ron Frost during the Friday, Sept. 9, game. JUSTIN KLINE SPORTS EDITOR

efore this season, Durant head coach Mike Gottman wanted to make one small move to honor one of the school’s biggest influences. Cougar fans have undoubtedly noticed the Ron Frost memorial rock at its new home by the field house. The stone had previously been located near what is now the softball complex, which made it less visible. The Cougars want to make the move official with the rock’s second dedication ceremony this season. A date hasn’t been set, but Gottman hopes to do it as soon as possible. Although Frost was only at Durant for two years, his impact on the school — and football program — is still felt. Frost, Durant’s first principal, opened

the high school in 1995 after transferring from nearby Turkey Creek Middle School. He developed a reputation as a strong leader and motivator of students and is credited with laying a successful foundation for the high school. “It’s hard to put it in words,” Denny Oest, former Durant assistant principal, says. “You had to see him in SEE GAME PAGE 21 Justin Kline

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Left: Wide receiver Brandon Myers has become a crucial component of the Durant offense. Above: Ron Frost

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Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com or tweet us at @PCTOSports.

FRIDAY NIGHT NOTES Sports Editor Justin Kline discusses last week’s Newsome-Strawberry Crest game from his point of view.

Raiders honor Kemp with decal The Plant City Raiders football team is dedicating the rest of this season to Russell Kemp. Head coach Robert Paxia had custom “RK” helmet decals made for the team, which players will wear through the end of the 2016 season.

Ex-Buc visits Plant City Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowler Clifton Smith was welcomed in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World Sunday, Sept. 4. Smith was in town to promote the United Games fantasy football smartphone app, as well as to meet and greet locals. He made the 2008 Pro Bowl as a return specialist.

things changed in August. The group said it had paid a $1,000 deposit to Walden Lake, and the club had cashed the check. But Friday, Aug. 12, the club was closed after a workers’ compensation issue arose. When the Optimists believed the club might not reopen in time to host the tournament, it decided to change course. The Optimists called Diamond Hill, which was able to accommodate the event on the same day, and the club was able to book with a $250 deposit. “We were lucky that Diamond Hill had an opening and was able to take us,” incoming First Vice President Jeb Hicks says. The Optimist Club has attempted to get its deposit back from Walden Lake Golf and Country Club. Club manager Lynn Archibald said he mailed a check to the Optimist Club on Friday, Aug. 2. Archibald owns Professional Golf Global Group, the company that

Strawberry Crest had every reason to be optimistic going into the Friday, Sept. 2, game. It was a fresh start. Newsome was coming off of a loss. Unlike most schools in Hillsborough County, Crest’s field was in good shape after Hurricane Hermine, and there was no cancellation. Defensive tackle Connor Smith told me during the week he thought Crest could win in a shutout. Defensive end Noah Hand approached me at kickoff and said, “We’ve got to give you something to write about.” I definitely got something to write about. It wasn’t the best game for either side, as the referees didn’t hesitate to throw flags against both teams. A few touchdown plays were called back on mistakes Newsome players shouldn’t have made, and a few Crest drives were killed because of personal fouls and other penalties. Both Newsome and Crest employed run-heavy offenses, but Newsome preferred to use wing formations to confuse the Chargers. All of Newsome’s (official) touchdowns came on the ground, and Wolves running backs — specifically Patrick Jolly — had little trouble getting past the Crest defensive linemen for positive yardage. Based on what I saw, I believe many of Crest’s problems had to do with a lack of experience among the players. A lot of guys hesitated in situations when older, more experienced players wouldn’t have, and

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The 2015 charity tournament was held at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club.

Optimist Club golf tourney changes location with close of Walden Lake The annual charity golf tournament moved its location from Walden Lake Golf and Country Club to Diamond Hill Golf Club.

JUSTIN KLINE SPORTS EDITOR

The 22nd annual Plant City Optimist Club/Plant City Recreation and Parks Department Golf Tournament has found a new venue. The Saturday, Sept. 24, event will be held at Diamond Hill Golf Club, in Dover. The original plan was to host the tournament at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club, but changes were needed when the club unexpectedly closed in August. CHANGE OF PLANS

Although the tournament has normally been held at Walden Lake, this isn’t the first time the tournament has moved to Diamond Hill. It was held at Diamond Hill in 2014 because of the conditions of the Walden Lake courses. It returned in 2015, when conditions improved. This year, the plan was to return to Walden Lake and carry on as usual. But, according to the Optimists,

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The Chargers and Wolves also squared off early last year, in another Newsome win.

Theo Williams runs past Newsome defenders.

Brandon Stewart-Frazier got some touches at running back.

any Hillsborough County schools elected to cancel their games Friday, Sept. 2, because of Hurricane Hermine, but Strawberry Crest wanted to live up to its hashtag: #BreakTheStreak. Unfortunately, it wasn’t yet time for that. The Newsome Wolves scored early and often and left with a 41-8 win. Newsome scored 35 of its 41 points before Crest could come up with an answer and exclusively scored rushing touchdowns: two in the first quarter; one in the second;

one in the third; and two in the fourth. The Wolves could have had a passing touchdown and a punt return touchdown, but both were called back on penalties. Although the flags affected both teams often, Crest’s turnovers and Newsome’s stifling defense did the home team in. Crest opted to run the ball more often than throw it, but the Wolves were able to swarm the ballcarriers before much could happen. The highlight of the Chargers’ night came with 5:16 left to play. Wideout Jamar Hart

caught a pass from Braxton Plunk and took it 55 yards for a touchdown. Crest elected to go for two, and Brandon Stewart-Frazier successfully punched it in. — JUSTIN KLINE

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they made their frustrations obvious after the whistle. Hindsight is 20-20, but these are teachable moments. Newsome’s defensive linemen put a constant flow of pressure on quarterback Braxton Plunk, who was forced to scramble and hold onto the ball for longer than he should have. Again, these are teachable moments: Plunk is a sophomore, and it was his second game as a varsity quarterback. Of course, I do have to credit him and wideout Jamar Hart for hooking up on a nice 55-yard catch-and-run touchdown in the fourth quarter. The move got everyone on the Chargers’ side on their feet, even though the Wolves had already scored 35 points and wrapped up the game. Crest does have a real chance to turn things around Friday, Sept. 9, with a game at Middleton. The Tigers, who have not had a winning season in at least the time I’ve been covering Plant City area sports, are currently 2-0. But those wins came against Leto (19-7) and King (12-6), two other teams not known to hit the .500 mark in a season. The Chargers nearly beat Middleton at home last year, so now is their chance to steal a road game. After that game, Crest’s road is pretty rocky: it has to play Plant City, Tampa Bay Tech, Lennard, Durant and East Bay, before facing a newlook Bloomingdale team I have no idea what to make of just yet, and then ending the season at home against Gaither. While I encourage all Chargers fans to support their school through thick and thin, not unlike how I’ve let the Buffalo Bills torment me for my entire life, I particularly encourage fans to make the drive out to Middleton High and catch it in person. In my opinion, it’s in this game Crest has its greatest chance of breaking its losing streak. Remember, Charger fans: patience is a virtue, and high school football works in mysterious ways. Justin Kline is the sports editor at the Plant City Times & Observer. Email: jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

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Susceptible to injury, the shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint with a large range of motion, as the arm extends from the trunk of the human body. Shoulder pain can stem from everyday overexertion and overuse, resulting in tendonitis. More complex shoulder conditions include shoulder joint instability, dislocation, bone fractures, frozen shoulder, arthritis and pinched nerves. What causes shoulder problems? The breakdown of soft tissues in the shoulder region is the primary cause of shoulder pain. Manual labor and playing intense sports can cause the soft tissue of the shoulder to break down, especially as individuals age. Frequency and intensity of use are the determining factors. NECK PAIN

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Reduce the strain on your shoulders. Household chores can be divided throughout the week instead of having a marathon house-cleaning day. Unfamiliar tasks, such as painting or cleaning windows, can bring on shoulder and neck pain. Even enjoyable activities, such as fishing or golf, can be done in excess. Maintain proper posture. Think

n Before seeing your doctor, try ice, heat and massage therapy for immediate relief. n Yoga stretching and physical therapy can increase the range of motion and balance movement patterns while strengthening the muscles in the neck. n If the pain continues or is too intense, seek medical guidance from your doctor, who might prescribe anti-inflammatory medications or muscle relaxants.

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action, see the way he operated. He had a lot of spirit. A lot of planning, a lot of thought went into how we opened the school … to me, probably one of the best openings our district has ever experienced.” Oest, who had worked with Frost on several occasions, was one of the TCMS faculty members who joined Frost in his move to Durant. He knew Frost and his wife, Sandra, well. “He was a dynamic leader,” Oest says. “Great at motivating. He had the interest of the students at heart.” Although the mascots couldn’t be more different, Frost wanted the school’s athletic programs to have a similar look as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The school’s shades of blue and gold are similar to those of the Irish and, as is Notre Dame tradition, there are green jerseys on hand for homecoming games. When Frost died in 1997, following a battle with cancer, the school renamed the football field in his honor. In addition, the entire outdoor athletic area — encompassing football, soccer, lacrosse, track and field, cross-country, baseball and softball — is called the Ron Frost Athletic Complex. “His legacy still lives on in that school,” Oest says. The football team, which touches the rock together before every game, is hoping to honor Frost with a win Friday, Sept. 9, over nearby rival Newsome.

TREATING SHOULDER PAIN According to the National Institute of Arthritis and MusculoSkeletal and Skin Disease Institute, shoulder problems should be first treated with RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation).

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Rest the shoulder for 48 hours.

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Put an ice pack on the injured area for 20 minutes, four to eight times per day. Use a cold pack, ice bag or a plastic bag filled with crushed ice wrapped in a towel.

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Put even pressure on the painful area to help reduce the swelling. A wrap or bandage will help hold the shoulder in place.

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Keep the injured area above the level of the heart. A pillow under the shoulder will help keep it up.

After taking a 17-7 loss at Hillsborough to start the season Friday, Aug. 29, Durant found its rhythm against Spoto Friday, Sept. 2, and cruised to a 33-0 win at home. Quarterback Carlton Potter was able to shake off the Friday, Aug. 29, lessthan-stellar performance against the Terriers. He completed 71% of his throws for 174 yards and three touchdowns against Spoto. Wideout Brandon Myers recorded six catches for 40 yards and caught two of Potter’s touchdown passes, with the third touchdown coming on Jory Cole’s lone catch of the night: a 23-yarder. Running back Jake Harris nearly out-gained Spoto’s rushing attack by himself. The senior gained 136 yards on 25 carries, while seven Spoto rushers gained 142 yards on 37 touches.

ear over shoulder, shoulder over hip. Avoid holding your neck in a fixed or twisted position. Trapping a phone between your head and shoulder is a no-no. Regular, gentle movements through the full range of motion is all the stretching that is usually needed to keep the neck comfortable and free flowing.

Jennifer E. Closshey, Ph.D., is a doctor of integrative health based out of Plant City. Contact her at JenniferClosshey@gmail.com.

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PLANT CITY When: 7:30 p.m. Where: 1 Raider Place, Plant City The Raiders did not play their Friday, Sept. 2, game at Jefferson High School because of Hurricane Hermine. The game will not be rescheduled. Their Friday, Sept. 9, opponent, the Brandon Eagles, hosted East Bay Friday, Sept. 2, and took a 30-20 loss to the Indians. The Indians only threw one pass, which was incomplete, and gained 345 rushing yards on 48 attempts. Brandon held a 13-10 lead at halftime, but the Indians were able to pull ahead for good in the third quarter.

STRAWBERRY CREST When: 7:30 p.m. Where: 4801 N. 22nd St., Tampa The Chargers couldn’t get the offense going in time Friday, Sept. 2, to combat the Newsome Wolves, who got a 41-8 win in Dover. Crest did score a late touchdown to stop the running clock, but the damage had already been done. They’ll visit Middleton High Friday, Sept. 9, to face the Tigers, who have gotten off to a 2-0 start. Middleton picked up a 12-6 win over King Friday, Sept. 2. Middleton’s running backs combined for 158 yards and both touchdowns. Junior quarterback Cyrus Wade completed five of 11 pass attempts for 42 yards, no touchdowns and one interception.

Harris did not score, however. Junior David Tabakovic scored the Cougars’ lone rushing touchdown of the game. The Cougars’ defense shut down a Spoto offense that relies heavily on its run game and held quarterback Anthron Dicks to one completion for seven yards. Durant will face another run-heavy offense in Newsome Friday, Sept. 9. The Wolves made quick work of Strawberry Crest with wing formations, racking up 243 yards and six touchdowns among eight players. Newsome only passed the ball four times, with running back Patrick Jolly recording the team’s only non-penalized catch. The Wolves were a more passfriendly team at this time in 2015 but still committed heavily to the run. For the first time in several years, though, they couldn’t top Durant. Thanks to a late Peyton Ledbetter field goal, the Cougars picked up a longawaited win over their crosstown rival with just 215 yards of total offense. As usual, Newsome figures to be a tough challenge. But the Cougars are confident that they can take two in a row from the Wolves and climb over the .500 mark. Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

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According to the Optimist Club, the golf tournament is its second-biggest annual fundraiser. Only the Christmas tree lot by Plant City High School draws in more money. All proceeds from the tournament are pumped into the city’s youth sports scene, covering uniforms and other costs for the city’s youth soccer, football, basketball and other sports programs. The Optimists also used tournament proceeds to help fund scholarships and youth events, build the playground at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex soccer fields and donate to the Recreation and Parks Department. Generally speaking, the golf tournament raises between $3,000 and $4,000 each year for youth sports. The Optimists do wish to make the tournament a bigger. Hicks estimated it gets 60 golfers per year, but there’s a fierce competitor: college football. “It’s tough,” Hicks says. “We try to pick a weekend. It’s college football time. A lot of us in the club are Gator fans, so we try to stay away from Gator games. This one’s scheduled for the Florida-Tennessee game.” To help generate proceeds, the

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tournament relies on local business sponsorships. Members of the Optimist Club seek out hole sponsorships, though several local businesses, such as Poppell Insurance, Fred’s Market and Johnson’s Barbecue, are longtime sponsors of the event. At the moment, the tournament has over 40 sponsors, but the Optimists are looking to add more. Even though Walden Lake was long the home of the tournament, Hicks said sponsors have been understanding with the venue change. “The sponsors that are golfers are happy with the switch … the ones that aren’t are just happy to help out,” Hicks says. Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

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Have things been different since coach Martin took over last year, or did she continue to do things coach (Jessica) Thornton did? She’s definitely continued the great tradition coach Thornton had. Coach Martin was actually my coach in seventh grade — she was my club coach — so that was exciting, getting to have her back. I was familiar with her coaching style, so I hopped back into it. The other girls seem to love her, as well.

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