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+ Tickets on sale for hospital gala Tickets are now available for the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation’s annual Diamonds & Denim gala. This year’s event will take place from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall, 2301 W. Oak Ave., Plant City. The gala will feature a catered dinner, dancing and prizes, including a $4,500 diamond ring from Crescent Jewelers. Tickets are $60 each, and advanced reservations are required. To purchase tickets, contact the foundation, (813) 757-8478.
+ Downtown to host GardenFest The Plant City Garden Club and the Plant City Downtown Business and Merchants Association will host GardenFest and More from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Train Depot and McCall Park. The event will feature a variety of plants, garden art, speakers on related gardening topics, art, antiques, crafts, bargains, food and more. For more, call (813) 716-0950.
+ Calling all P.C. Girl Scouts Both new and old Girl Scouts are invited to attend Journey Through Girl Scouts, which will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Davis Park, 612 N. Parsons Ave. The event will feature different stations for new and old girls in Daisies, Brownies and Juniors. Wear green and bring a water bottle. New registration is $15.
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Gospel music fest to take spotlight The 15th Sonshine Opry Gospel Music Festival will take place Sept. 14, at the Florida Strawberry Festival.
Plant City’s reigning pop art diva, Jules Burt, was commissioned to paint portraits of all 53 2014 Miss America contestants. She will present them to the contestants this week, in Atlantic City, N.J.
Jules Burt squints to get a closer look at the girl’s face. A few minutes earlier, the framed canvas was on an easel, but now, Burt is holding it with her left hand, steadying the bottom of it on her leg. “She needs a little touch-up around the eyes, don’tcha think?” she muses aloud, as she adds some eye-liner with a black marker. “Mmmm-hmmm. Yep. Much better.” A harvest table completely covered from years of paint splatters and drops sits in the breakfast nook of Burt’s Walden Lake home. A few feet away, another table holds dozens of colors, brushes and other supplies. It’s 10 a.m., and the morning sun is bright and alive in this, her makeshift studio. The unmistakable melodies of The Temptations’ classic, “My Girl,” play on a nearby radio. For the past two months, Burt has been working on the largest commissioned order of her long and celebrated career. She was tapped to paint 11-by-14 portraits of all 53 contestants in the 2014 Miss America Pageant. Using photos, she created the pieces in what has become her famous style — bright colors, wide, exaggerated eyes and, of course, her signature pursed lips. She also
The Evelyn and Batista Madonia Agricultural Show Center will be jamming this weekend with faith-based tunes. The 15th annual Sonshine Opry Gospel Music Festival will bring national gospel artists, local church groups and entertainers to the main stage. “I can’t wait for that uplifting feeling of praise and worship with hometown folks to lift God’s name up,” organizer Cindy Griffin said. “It’s just all-day family fun.” The event includes local church performances from Plant City Church of God, First Baptist Church of Dover, Harmony Baptist Church of Dover, New Hope Worship Center, the East Thonotosassa Baptist Church, Hopewell Baptist Church and more. “I really like that we’re featuring the local performers first and then building up to the national performers,” Griffin said. Tommy Cash, Dennis Lee, Ramblin’ Rose and Ezekiel 33 will be performing in the evening. Tommy Cash was born in Arkansas, eight years after his brother, Johnny. He performed with his first band in high school, before enlisting in the U.S. Army. During his service, he deejayed for the American Forces Radio Network. After his service, Cash played with Hank Williams Jr. In 1965, he signed a record deal and has been making hits ever since. They include “Six White Horses,” “One Song Away,”
covered each frame in rhinestones. After all, they are beauty queens. Burt shipped the majority of the girls to Atlantic City last week, and this week, she left for America’s Playground, as well. She’ll present the pieces to each contestant Sept. 12, during a party following the preliminary rounds. “I’m sad to see them go,” Burt says of the pieces. “But, I’m super excited to see them in Atlantic City. It will be worth getting all my glue-gun burns.”
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Although she’s a Plant City native, Burt never competed in any pageants herself. But, with her father, Royce Burt, serving as principal of Turkey Creek JuniorSenior High School and her mother, Jeanie Burt, working as a teacher and counselor at Plant City high School, Burt spent plenty of time around party dresses, fancy hairdos and sparkly accessories. “They took me to all the Homecoming dances, and I got
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It’s fun fine art. It makes you feel good. If I can make somebody put on a smile for a minute, then that’s worth it. — JULES BURT
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TAKING SHAPE by Michael Eng | Editor
Workshop offers first glimpses of life in Plant City’s Midtown The Plant City Commission, Planning Board and Historic Resources Board gave city officials input on the future Plant City development. Plant City officials revealed some of the first real details about the long-anticipated Midtown project Sept. 9, during a special joint workshop that included the Plant City Commission, the Planning Board and the Historic Resources Board. Inspired by communities such as Lakeland’s Munn Park, Tampa’s Hyde Park and downtown Sarasota, Plant City’s own
85-acre, live-work-play community jumped much more sharply into focus this week. Workshop attendees were able to view the first sketches of the six building types that one day will line Midtown streets. They also saw a Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization rendering of a grand Midtown entrance on Collins Street. City staff also discussed
details about Midtown’s new form-based code. Once approved by the Planning Board and the City Commission, the code will govern all Midtown projects and act as a guideline for the eventual developer. City Manager Greg Horwedel said the language and regulations in the code are critical both to attracting the development community, as well as to Midtown’s end product.
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This rendering shows how city officials hope street improvements one day will welcome residents to the new Midtown. “The challenge for us is how to make this happen and still provide an economic incentive for somebody to come in, invest their money and build this,” said City Manager Greg
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COMMUNITYCALENDAR THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 Evidences for Faith — This lecture series will take place Sept. 12 and 13, at Plant City Church of Christ, 315 N. Wilder Road. Speaker Ferrell Jenkins will speak on a variety of topics. Lectures will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, and at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 through 13. For more, call (813) 752-2771. Freedomfest — This event continues at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13, at the Florida Strawberry Festival, 2207 W. Oak Ave., Plant City. For more, search Facebook for “Plant City Freedomfest.” To donate to Freedomfest, call Daniel McGehee, (251) 753-7900. 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-asurgeon 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. Plant City Black Heritage Board Meeting — takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St. Sharon Moody (813) 453-7134 or sharonmoody91@yahoo.com. 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.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 Corkscrews featuring Charlie O. — performance will be from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa
Road, Plant City. (813) 7529100. 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 Offices, will speak. (813) 7579215.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 Andy Snow Classic Country — performance will be from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. (813) 752-9100. Plant City High School Class of 1973 Reunion — The first class to graduate from Plant City High School as the Raiders will celebrate its 40th reunion Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Elks Lodge, 1501 N. Alexander St. For more, email Eda Gatliff Snyder, holly55e@aol.com. Sonshine Opry Gospel Music Festival — takes place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Florida Strawberry Festival, 2508 W. Oak Ave. The stage will rock with local churches and performers kicking up southern gospel and bluegrass. Evening concert showcases the talents of Tommy Cash, singing a tribute to his brother, Johnny. Lineup also includes Dennis Lee and more. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 4-14. For more, visit sonshineopry.com. Tampa Bay Chihuahua Club — meets from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Roxanne Aldridge, twooakschin@yahoo.com.
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.
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.
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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.
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. Ribbon Cutting: Ladybug New 2 You Consignment — takes place from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 116 W. Reynolds St., Plant City. For more, visit plantcity.org.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 Job Searching on the Internet — takes place from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at 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. Plant City Commons Community Garden — meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Karen Bornstine, (813) 435-8111 or karne888@ yahoo.com.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 Good Cookie 5K — takes place at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Courier Field, 703 N. Wheeler St., Plant City. To register, visit active.com/running/plant-city-fl/good-cookie5k-2013. Marshall Class of 1969 — meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. (813) 757-9215. Strawberry Classic Car Show — takes place from 4 to 9 p.m.
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BEST BET 19th Annual Plant City Optimist Club/Plant City Recreation & Parks Department Golf Tournament — Registration will begin at 11 a.m., Sept. 14, on the Lakes Course at Walden Lake Golf & Country Club, 2001 Clubhouse Drive. The four-person scramble format shotgun start will be at 1 p.m. The $70 perplayer entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, one on-the-course beverage ticket, meal and awards. For more information, contact Walt Arnold, walt34@gmail.com or (813) 752-1602, or Jeb Hicks, jebmar80@verizon.net or (813) 659-1052. Saturday, Sept. 21, at 102 N. Palmer St. For more, visit plantcity.org.
MONDAY, SEPT. 23 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. Blood Drive — takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. (813) 757-9215. Weight Loss Surgery Information Sessions — takes place from 5:30 to 6:30 Monday, 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. 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. Wilder Park HOA — meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Cynthia Cervantes, (813) 6498866 or info@southshoremgmt. com.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 Family Childbirth Center Education Programs Childbirth Class en Español — takes place from 6:30 to 8:30
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. Babytime — takes place from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. For more, call 757-9215. Bereaved Parents Group — meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, at South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St., Plant City. For more, call Tom Sluder, (813) 659-2555. Cholesterol Screenings — available from 2 to 3 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month, at South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St., Plant City. Cost is $30. No appointments necessary. Computer Classes — take place from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St. (813) 7579215. Crafternoons — takes place from 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. 757-9215. Duplicate Bridge — meets at 1 p.m. Fridays, at St. Peters Episcopal Church, 302 Carey St., Plant City. Players must have partners. Walt Arnold, 752-1602.
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crime by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor
Burglars hit new Plant City dealership Sales Manager George Willits said the business lost computers, a new television and even food from the refrigerator. It was under the dark of night in late July, when at least one criminal pulled a vehicle up to P.C. Motors, a used car dealership at 3202 W. Baker St. The suspects left a trail of muddy footprints police say were at the scene of other robberies. After shattering a back window, the suspects ransacked the joint, taking everything except the cars and a desk. “They took the brand new TV in a lounge area we have, computers,
even food from the refrigerator,” Sales Manager George Willits said. Despite having an alarm system, Willits was never alerted to the robbery of the new business he co-owns with Kristina Ellis. The robbers cut the power and phone lines, and the system malfunctioned. When Willits walked into the office the next day, he noticed the laptop off his desk was missing. But, it wasn’t until Willits checked the garage that
he knew the full extent of the burglary. In addition to the electronics, all the tools and detailing equipment were also taken. Total loss was about $10,000 — a steep price to pay considering the business had just opened in March. The police didn’t find any fingerprints, and Willits said he still hasn’t heard of any developments with his case. The only witness to the crime was a shop cat named Jag. Doing a little research of his own, Willits wasn’t able to find any of his equipment in pawn shops or online. “It was devastating,” Willits said. “It’s a struggle trying to replace a financial setback. But, we love the area. We’re still excited for business.”
Willits has been in the car industry for four years. He previously spent 22 years as a veterinary tech. “I decided I wanted to branch out and try different things,” Willits said. “Both jobs are very customer serviceoriented.” Willits got his start in the industry through a temporary job as an office clerk at a dealership, eventually switching over to sales. Living in the Tampa Bay area for 13 years, Willits began to do research on where to open up his own shop. Plant City seemed like the perfect fit. “We just saw a niche of what we wanted to accomplish and what services we wanted to provide,” Willits
said. “We want to be more open and honest with people. A little more friendly with better quality at a lower price.” The dealership offers affordable options for those with a lower income or poor or no credit. P.C. Motors works with eight different banks and credit unions. Willits has outfitted the shop with a better security system, walled up the back window and is ready to continue business. “I saw an opportunity to continue to help people and be more involved with something I have a passion for,” Willits said. Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.
GOVERNANCE
ROLLING UP THEIR SLEEVES by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor
by Michael Eng | Editor
Road projects high on MPO priority list Paul Long and Emery Childers
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The home-schoolers enjoyed a quick pottery lesson before creating some pieces of their own.
HANDMADE HEARTFELT
A group of home-schoolers gathered Sept. 4, at the Train Depot, to create bowls for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser.
Protected from the hot day, several tables were set up under the shade of the Train Depot’s pavilion in Historic Downtown Plant City. This is where tons of tiny hands kneaded away at globs of clay. For once, the kids were allowed to get messy. The group was part of a network of Plant City home-schoolers invited by Silvia Dodson to help make bowls for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, which benefits the United Food Bank. Dodson leads the initiative, which involves students from Plant City schools. It’s the first year home-schoolers have been invited to make bowls. In past years, artists David Dye and Shawna Everidge have visited schools, vacation Bible schools and the YMCA to teach students how to make their own bowls. On Nov. 9, the bowls will become the featured piece of a hearty lunch. The community is invited to
PLANT CITY LIONS CLUB ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT WHEN: Friday Oct. 4. Registration begins at 11 a.m., followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start. An awards ceremony will conclude the event at 6 p.m. WHERE: Walden Lake Golf & Country Club, 2001 Clubhouse Drive, Plant City COST: $100 per individual player; $400 per four-player team. Other sponsorship opportunities also are available. REGISTRATION: Deadline is Sept. 25. For more information or to register, contact Tournament Chairman Dave Davenport, kine matic11@yahoo.com or (813) 478-9665.
BY THE NUMBERS $6,000: The amount of money raised by Empty Bowls last year. 21: The number of schools that participated. 900: The approximate number of bowls made by school children. 3: The number of years Empty Bowls has taken place in Plant City. buy a lunch ticket for a meal and a chance to choose one of hundreds of bowls created by students. The bowl is supposed to serve as a reminder of the bowls that go unfilled around the country. According to the recent statistics from Feeding America, 50.1 million Americans lived in food insecure households in 2011; 33.5 million adults and 16.7 million children. The proceeds from Empty Bowls
will go to the United Food Bank of Plant City. The food bank serves about 50 clients daily — triple last year’s totals over the same time period. “It’s really neat that we’re actually helping people in our town and we’re involved,” Eliza Poe said as she shapes her clay into a heart shape. “It’s hard, but it makes it all worth it in the end,” her friend Madison Sapp added. Sapp’s brother isn’t without comment, either. “It’s slimy,” Liam Sapp said, excitedly playing with the gooey clump of clay. Liam ran over to a bucket, dunking his hands in the cloudy water. He returned to the table to keep molding away at his creation. Dodson watched as smiles spread across the students’ faces. Even she had remnants of the clay sticking to her slender fingers. Dodson comes from a family of
artists. Her mother, Jossie Azorin, has been painting for more than 65 years. Azorin’s colorful flowers have found themselves on many bowls used in the celebrity auction for Empty Bowls. Many of the ceramics for sale also have been created by Tony Arozin, Dodson’s brother. “The project allows us to promote the arts in the schools,” Dodson said. “We go a step further by offering a volunteer pottery artist who teaches the art in the schools that do not offer art in their curriculum but want to participate in the Empty Bowls project.” Schools that do not offer art in their curriculum, such as Robinson and Springhead elementaries, Willis Peters Exception Center and Simmons Career Center, will be receiving a visit from Dye this semester. He already has taught children how to make bowls at Hope Lutheran Church’s Vacation Bible School and summer camp at the YMCA. Dye also visits Walden Lake, Wilson and Bryan elementaries. “Even if for one day or a couple of days, we can bring art into the schools with a positive message, it is a beginning in making sure we give more children an opportunity to know and appreciate art and be creative,” Dodson said. Dye lugged his potter’s wheel to the Train Depot to perform demonstrations. His wide-brimmed straw hat kept the sun off his face as he spun and shaped the clay into masterpieces. Students gathered around him, waiting for their chance at the wheel. He made it seem effortless. “It’s really hard to make clay pots,” Madison said. “It’s very hard to shape and mold it into what you want, but it’s fun.” Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.
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Charity work drives annual Plant City Lions Club golf tournament Money raised at this year’s golf tournament will benefit many of the club’s charitable causes. Attention golfers: Dust off your clubs and pull on your cleats. The Plant City Lions Club will host its annual Charity Golf Tournament next month. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at Walden Lake Golf & Country Club, 2001 Clubhouse Drive, Plant City. Currently, registration is open for individual golfers, as well as entire foursomes. This year’s tournament will take place on a Friday rather than a Saturday. Tournament organizers expect the change will attract more golfers. Tournament Chairman Dave Davenport hopes to raise about $10,000 and host 100 golfers this year. In addition to a round of golf, the
tournament will include some special features. Players will be able to quench their thirst and satisfy their taste buds at the signature watering holes, which will feature sponsor restaurants and businesses offering beverages and food samples. In addition, participants will enjoy competing for raffle prizes, as well as an awards ceremony at the conclusion of the event. Sponsorships still are available at a variety of levels: Title Sponsor ($5,000). This sponsorship includes 12 player slots, first starting position, polo shirts, plaque, business name on tournament banner and ads, two hole signs and a box of balls for each player. King Lion Sponsor ($2,000). This
sponsorship includes eight player slots, polo shirts, plaque, business name on tournament banner and ads, hole sign and a box of balls for each player. Pride Sponsor ($1,000). This sponsorship includes four player slots, business name on tournament banner and ads, hole sign and a box of balls for each player. Cub Sponsor ($600). This sponsorship includes four player slots, business name on tournament banner and ads and a sleeve of balls for each player. The tournament is one of the club’s three primary fundraisers. The other events include the Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Pageant and the Lions Club food booth at the Florida Strawberry Festival. Contact Michael Eng at meng@ plantcityobserver.com.
The Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization for Transportation released a draft of its priority list for the 2014/15 Transportation Improvement Program. Four Plant City road projects are ranked at the top of the list for the Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization for Transportation’s 2014/15 Transportation Improvement Program. Vice Mayor Rick Lott, who represents Plant City at the MPO, shared with his fellow Plant City commissioners Sept. 9, a draft of the organization’s recent rankings, which it uses to divvy up funding dollars. Plant City’s high-ranking projects include: • Adding four special-use lanes on Interstate 4 from 50th Street (Tampa) to County Line Road. (No. 10) • Widening to four lanes Sam Allen Road from Park Road to the Polk County line (No. 17) • Street enhancements on State Road 39/ Collins Street from Park Road to Alabama Street (No. 20) • Adding turn lanes and intersections on Charlie Taylor Road from U.S. 92 to Kingsway (No. 27) “To give you perspective, there are hundreds of projects,” Lott said. “We have four major projects in the top 30.” The I-4 project still requires funding for design and toll feasibility, and the Sam Allen Road widening requires funding for a Project Development and Environment study. A PD&E study and design has been requested for the Charlie Taylor Road project. The State Road 39/Collins Street project will be part of the upcoming Midtown redevelopment (see related story, page 1). A feasibility study is under way; funding for design is still needed. In addition to those rankings, Lott said the widening of Sam Allen Road to four lanes between State Road 39 to Park Road received a programming date of 201819. Contact Michael Eng at meng@plantcityobserver.com.
IN OTHER NEWS • City commissioners reluctantly passed a state-mandated ordinance required the city to allow public comments at the beginning of each City Commission meeting. The city already allows public comment at the end of every meeting. “I don’t like this at all,” Vice Mayor Rick Lott said. “It’s intrusive.” City Commissioner Mike Sparkman suggested city staff examine the possibility of adding a total time limit to public comments. • The City Commission will hold the first public hearing regarding the city’s tentative millage rate, budget, capital improvement budget and asset management program budget at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at City Hall, 302 W. Reynolds St. • The city has placed traffic counters at the intersection of Ball and Waller streets to help determine whether the intersection warrants a four-way stop. Resident Edith Best addressed the City Commission at the Aug. 19 meeting and implored them to consider adding the stop for safety reasons.
ª 3ODQW&LW\2EVHUYHU FRP MIDTOWN / PAGE 1 “(Developers) want the flexibility to attract different types of uses,” he said. “They’ve got to have the flexibility from us to fill their spaces and make sure they’re able to get a return on their investment.” Under the form-based code, Midtown development will be regulated regarding building form and architectural standards, ensuring the community will have a distinct look and feel. The code, once finalized, also could include regulations regarding landscaping, signage, public space and environmental resources. “From the very inception of the Midtown vision plan, it was always envisioned that a form-based code was the perfect fit, because it is so compact, and we’re basically starting with a clean slate,” said Principal Planner Phillip Scearce. “We want to give the city, the property owners and the developers a straight-forward, easy-to-follow set of regulations to develop in the Midtown code.” Scearce said the best way to implement the code’s regulations is through a street-based regulation plan. All the streets in Midtown would be placed into categories: main streets, flex streets, residential/mixed use and residential. These street designations then would dictate the types of buildings and uses. The code also will categorize buildings in Midtown in six form types: mixed use; live-work; apartment; row house; town house; and single-family house. Each will have its own regulations regarding frontage, heights and more. Alternative designs also will be able to be evaluated and approved by the Planning Board and City Commission. Mayor Mary Mathis said with the Wheeler Street alignment now under way, she is excited to see Midtown taking shape. “I just can’t wait to the finished product, that day we have the cutting of the ribbon for Midtown,” she said. Horwedel agreed. “Frankly, downtown needs more residential units around it,” Horwedel
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MIDTOWN GUIDING PRINCIPLES • • • • •
Walkable design Sense of place Mixed-use development Civic/green space Sustainability
MIDTOWN GOALS
• Development of under-utilized area • Pedestrian-oriented activity zone • Mixture of uses • Green space used as recreation amenity • Improved street grid • Complements revitalization of downtown • Provides a diverse revenue base • New housing opportunities
THE WORK SO FAR
• Acquired and assembled land • Removed derelict buildings • Remediated contaminated lands • Resolved storm water attenuation permitting issues • Realignment of Wheeler Street (under way) • Design of Village Green (under way) • Corridor study for Collins Street (under way) said. “This was done ... in 2007, back when the economy was much more robust than it is today. Even then, they recognized downtown wasn’t living up to its full potential. They recognized that you had to have more residential units, because the single-family residential units north of downtown were simply not enough to support vibrant retail in our city. “Professionally, this kind of stuff is really exciting,” he said. “One of the enemies of redevelopment is time. It takes a long time to do the things we’ve been able to do. It’s been a challenge, in some regard, to get all this stuff assembled. But, we’re there.” Once the code is approved, it then will be available to developers when the city begins the bidding process with the developer community. Contact Michael Eng at meng@ plantcityobserver.com.
HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN STANDARDS
The Sept. 9 workshop also included a discussions regarding the Historic Downtown Plant City. The city currently is updating its Historic District Design Standards guide. The guide delineates the rules and regulations historic district residents must follow when renovating their homes. City leaders hope a user-friendly, comprehensive guide, combined with economic incentives, will encourage historic district residents to invest in their homes and help preserve Plant City’s distinct hometown feel.
JULES / PAGE 1 to see all these beauty queens all dressed up,” Burt says. Those images, along with her memories cheering on the contestants at the annual Florida Strawberry Festival Queen’s Scholarship Pageant, wouldn’t surface again until the day Burt opened her jewelry shop, Jules Jewels, in Atlanta. “I needed something to decorate the walls,” Burt says. “I painted my first six ladies on my 30th birthday. ... That’s when I became an artist. “This is just what was in my head,” she says of her beauty queen theme. “This is what came out when I picked up the paint brush. I used to doodle them for my niece.” Although they were meant originally as decorations for her store, the paintings quickly became Burt’s claim to fame. Not too long after the shop opened, a couple came in and purchased all six original ladies. Then, when Atlanta hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics, Burt’s paintings snagged the national spotlight and earned features on TV and newspapers such as USA Today. She sold a piece to the vice president of 20th Century Fox, which led to Burt’s biggest break. Burt’s “Fun Flower,” “Glamour Queen” and “Eight Cups of Coffee” pieces were featured for seven seasons on the NBC sitcom, “Friends.” She’s also provided designs for “Veronica’s Closet,” “Jesse” and “Charmed,” and her work has appeared on the “Today Show,” “Dateline NBC” and “Access Hollywood.” Celebrity collectors of Burt’s work
OPRY / PAGE 1 “Rise and Shine” and “I Recall a Gypsy Woman.” Dennis Lee will serve as an emcee. Originally from Memphis, Lee has been a deejay, Graceland tour guide, Ronald McDonald presenter and even a clown known as “Denny the Clown.” In 1987, Dennis hit the road with The Dennis Lee Show. He has performed at the Florida Strawberry Festival, the Montana State Fair, where he opened for Sheryl Crow, and also has opened for Lee Greenwood and the Beach Boys. The gals of Ramblin’ Rose aren’t only just bandmates but also family. It was in 1981, when Loretta Woodson and her daughters, Linda Chewning Phillips, Kathy Chewning Devane and Renee Chewning Riddle, and friend, Crisha Dukes,
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Jules Burt says she prefers to paint in the morning, when the sun shines brightly into her Walden Lake home. include Elton John, Madonna, Katie Couric, Alyssa Milano and more. All this from a Plant City gal addicted to glamour. “It’s fun fine art,” she says. “It makes you feel good. If I can make somebody put on a smile for a minute, then that’s worth it.”
HOME SWEET HOME
Burt returned in 2001, to Plant City, to help take care of her mother. She settled in Walden Lake and says her home is a perfect creative space. Since her return, she’s contributed pieces to the contestants of many local pageants, and she’s also expanded her offerings to include furniture painting and room renovations. She also founded the Jules Burt Foundation and launched the pop-
formed the band. In 1990, Ramblin’ Rose took second place in the Florida State Championship competition. The band has performed in the Historic Bok Tower and toured from Canada to Florida. Now Kristin Jenkins, the daughter of Kathy, plays with the band. Ezekiel 33 is a quartet that uses its music to tell stories about how God’s miracles work in everyday lives. The band will perform to backing tracks, use keyboard and bass and also sing several a capella pieces. They will combine a set list of new music with old favorites. “It’s just kind of neat to get to know some of these entertainers,” emcee Myrle Henry said. “It’s great to see the smiles and laughter from the entertainment.” The event also will include a car show with up to 40 cars. That show
ular High Heel Hike, which helps to raise money and resources for autism awareness. Today, she works with an assistant, Dawn Michael, who helps with scheduling, deadlines and other business necessities. That frees up Burt to concentrate fully on her painting. “I’m a plastic surgeon, a beautician, a hairdresser,” she says. “Sometimes, they need some surgery. I squint my eyes to make sure the colors pop the way I want them to. It takes a lot of squinting in my business. “It’s still fun for me,” Burt says of painting her ladies. “It’s fun to watch them come to life. And I’ll keep doing it — as long as I am able.” Contact Michael Eng at meng@ plantcityobserver.com.
SONSHINE OPRY GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL WHEN: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 WHERE: Evelyn and Batista Madonia Ag Show Center, 2508 W. Oak Ave., Plant City TICKETS: SonshineOpry.com or call Cindy Griffin, (813) 9676109 will take place in the neighboring Astin Farms Pavilion. In the Swindle Family Pavilion to the west, there will be the Little Sonshine Market, featuring vendors such as Dot’s Sunbeam Laundry Cream, Tupperware, umbrellas and skinny wraps. Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.
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HOT WHEELS
200 block of North County Line Road. Business Burglary. Sometime in the past few days, unknown suspect(s) cut the chain-link fence surrounding the business and stole four chrome after-market rims and four tires off a 2008 Dodge Avenger. The total theft amount is estimated at $1500.
COMPUTER TROUBLE
600 block of South Frontage Road. Business Burglary. Over the past few days, unknown suspect(s) pried open a door to the office and stole an $800 Dell laptop computer from an office.
ROOF RANSACKED
1800 block of Via Palermo Street. Criminal Mischief. Sometime in the past few days, unknown suspect(s) kicked open the front door to the home. According to the business representative, it did not appear anything was taken or damaged inside. However, later in the day, roofing shingles were found missing.
PHONE FREAK
2000 block of Wood Court. Harassing Telephone Calls. The victim called the police, because his ex-girlfriend has been calling him nonstop for days, after being told not to call. According to the victim and his caller ID, the suspect called him almost 50 times today. An officer called suspect and asked her to stop calling the victim. The suspect yelled at the officer and hung up on him. The suspect called the victim several more times, while the officer was on scene investigating the complaint. A criminal report affidavit charging the suspect with harassing telephone calls was filed with the state attorney’s office.
CORNER AUG. 28
DID YOU REALLY THINK THIS WOULD WORK?!?
2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Retail Theft. Store loss-prevention officials advised the suspect carried a pair of Dickies pants out of the store without paying and then handed them off to another suspect, who went to the customer service counter to return them for money or store credit. The total of the theft was $29.74.
BUSTED
Intersection of West Reynolds and North Franklin streets. Driving While License Suspended/Revoked. An officer conducted a traffic stop on a 2003 Jaguar for running a stop sign. The driver had five suspensions on his Florida driver’s license. He was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail.
LADIES MAN
1310 block of West Washington Street. Battery Domestic Violence. The victim advised she was slapped in the face by her boyfriend. The suspect was later located at his residence. He also had a Hillsborough County warrant for battery domestic violence.
LOST AND FOUND
CAUGHT WITH THEIR PANTS FULL
Charlie Taylor Road near U.S. 92. Recovered Stolen Vehicle. Officers responded to this location in reference to an abandoned suspicious car. The gray Acura was previously reported stolen to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The owner was notified.
2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Retail Theft. Store loss prevention advised two white males had concealed items down their pants and exited the store without paying. The suspects concealed $121.91 of miscellaneous merchandise.
CRIME PREVENTION
AUG. 29
500 block of North Thomas Street. Criminal Mischief. An officer responded to an alarm call. Upon arrival, he made contact with the homeowner, who had been in bed, heard glass break and the alarm go off. The officer discovered a small glass pane had been broken out of the front door. No entry was made into the home. The glass is valued at about $50.
AUG. 27
JUST LOOKING
4220 block of Barret Avenue. Residential Burglary. Sometime on Aug. 25, unknown suspect(s) entered the house by damaging a sliding glass door. Nothing was taken from the home.
CONVENIENT CRIME
2100 block of North Golfview Drive. Vehicle Burglaries. Sometime overnight, unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked 2005 Mercedes Benz at one home. It is unknown if anything was taken. At a second home, the suspect(s) entered an unlocked 2005 Infinity and stole a wallet containing miscellaneous debit and credit cards.
CART CRIMINAL
1300 block of West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Grand Theft. Sometime overnight, unknown suspect(s) cut the fence surrounding the business and stole a green and white EZGo golf cart. The cart has a Florida Star sticker on the sides and an overhead yellow light. A search for the cart was conducted, but it was not found.
RIGHT THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR
4310 block of County Road 574. Residential Burglary. Sometime between 1:30 and 2:20 p.m., unknown suspect(s) kicked open the front door to the victim’s home and stole miscellaneous jewelry.
FUNNY MONEY
2400 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Counterfeit Bill. The employee advised an adult black male with a young boy ordered a meal and attempted to pay with a counterfeit $10 bill. When the male was told police were called, he and the boy left in an unknown direction of travel.
ONE OF A KIND
600 block of North Dort Street. Stolen Trailer. The victim stated someone stole his 1987 homemade trailer. The victim stated he last saw the trailer on at about 4 p.m. Aug. 26. The trailer has no tailgate and the three sides are closed in with “bull wire.” The tag attached to the trailer expired in 1994.
AUG. 28
WAS IT WORTH IT?
620 block of South Collins Street. Petit Theft/ Criminal Mischief. Unknown suspect(s) damaged the lock on the vending machine outside of the business and stole about $10 from the money container inside.
BOLD BURGLAR
2400 block of West Lowry Avenue. Residential Burglary. Unknown suspect(s) entered the home through the front door by force and stole a Dell laptop and assorted jewelry.
WHERE’S THE BEEF?
610 block of North Maryland Avenue. Retail Theft. The suspect was arrested for the theft of $86 worth of meat from the grocery store. She was transported to Orient Road Jail.
QUARTER POUNDER
1910 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Petit Theft/Criminal Mischief. Unknown suspect(s) damaged the lock on the soda vending machine and stole an unknown amount of money.
CLEANED OUT
4500 block of County Road 574. Residential Burglary. Unknown suspect(s) entered the mobile home by forcing open a door. About $4,800 worth of jewelry was stolen.
COPPER CRIMINAL
900 block of South Alexander Street. Business Burglary. Unknown suspect(s) entered the vacant business several times between the end of May and middle of August. Most of the copper wiring has been stolen. The theft of the wiring was discovered two weeks ago, but the new owners/property managers did not report it at that time. The property managers believe the theft and damage amount will be near $100,000.
HE SHOULD HAVE CLICKED IT
Intersection of East Alabama Street and South Maryland Avenue. Driving While License Suspended/Revoked. An officer conducted a traffic stop on a 2002 Chevy pickup, because the driver was not wearing a seat belt. The driver had four suspensions on his driver’s license. He was transported to Orient Road Jail.
WHODUNNIT?
600 block of South Frontage Road. Business Burglary. At about midnight, officers responded to an alarm call, where two suspects were seen on camera in the main office area. Officers set up a perimeter, but no point of entry could be found due to the fenced enclosure. Once business representatives responded, it was discovered entry was made through the rear office door from the warehouse area. Nothing of value was taken.
THEY DID IT
600 block of South Frontage Road. Loitering/ Possession of Burglary Tools. While on the east perimeter of the above business burglary, an officer checking the wood line along a canal observed two white males walking. The two suspects were wet and covered in mud and dirt. A backpack that contained two crowbars, gloves and a change of shirts was found a few feet from where they had just been walking. Both subjects were arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail.
AUG. 30
STUPID IS ...
1800 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Aggravated Assault with Firearm. The officer responded to the auto parts store, in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, he met with the victim and his 9-year-old daughter. The victim stated he met his estranged wife at this location, because she was bringing some of his property. The victim said his wife’s boyfriend pulled a silver semi-automatic handgun and pointed it at his stomach area while saying, “I’ll kill you.” The 9-year-old witnessed the incident and gave the same explanation of events. The suspect was not on scene upon police arrival. A criminal report affidavit was completed on the suspect, who lives in Polk County.
SEPT. 1
THAT CUTS DEEP
500 block of South Wheeler Street. Business Burglary. Sometime between Aug. 30 and Sept. 1, unknown suspect(s) cut the lock of a shed and stole a 36-inch red-and-black MTD riding lawnmower. The mower is valued at $400.
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TO THE LETTERS + Dean Snyder: A true Plant City hero
Dear Editor: Thank you for the beautiful piece (about Dean Snyder) we have just read in the Plant City Times & Observer. I hope you had the honor of personally knowing Dean. He will be missed not only by his family and friends but also by the Plant City community as a whole. You said it so well: “He forever will remain a pillar of strength and a model of honor in the Plant City community.” Thank you again for your efforts to pay the proper and respectful tribute to such a kind and gentle man who earned our love and respect. Jim and Faye Bell Plant City
+ Background checks do not infringe on rights
Dear Editor: I am a gun owner, and I support comprehensive background checks for gun purchases. Preserving the right to responsible gun ownership is important to me. I’ve owned guns for most of my life. But, along with our Second Amendment right to bear arms comes certain responsibilities, such as using our guns safely and making sure they don’t fall into the wrong hands. Background checks do just that by preventing criminals and the dangerously mentally ill from getting guns. These checks respect my rights and protect my family. Current federal law already requires anyone buying a gun from a licensed dealer to pass a background check. But, criminals can avoid that requirement by purchasing firearms in private sales, including at gun shows or online. The result: 6.6 million guns sold last year were sold without a background check. We know these checks work. In states that have passed their own laws requiring background checks for private handgun sales, gun violence and gun trafficking is lower than in states that haven’t. As for the issue of the potential for a gun registry, federal law already prohibits the creation of a national firearms registry, and bipartisan legislative proposals in the Senate and House would strengthen the Second Amendment by re-affirming this ban. If you believe in the Second Amendment, I urge you to stand with me and other responsible gun owners by speaking out in favor of commonsense measures like background checks. We have a special role, because we understand the responsibility that comes with gun ownership, and we can see through the fear-mongering that suggests these checks will take away our guns. It’s nonsense. Background checks will help save lives, keep our families safe, and protect our rights. HR 1565 deserves a vote in the House of Representatives. C.L.Townsend Plant City
+ Steppin’ Stone article an accurate portrayal
Dear Editor: Thank you for your recent article about Steppin’ Stone Farm. You took the information we gave you and wrote a really great article, without changing the content or taking things out of context. You treated the girls’ testimonies with respect and took the time to honestly show what our ministry is about. Three of the girls have gone home, having completed the program. We sent each of them copies of your article. Thank you so much. Cindy Churchill, executive director Steppin’ Stone Farm
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READERS REACT TO WALDEN LAKE LETTER Dear Editor: Mismanagement is the only reason the course has failed! There are a lot of courses within 20 miles or so, and they are all doing really well. We were members and live on the Hills, but (because of) the taking away of the amenities one by one and no improvements to show us, we joined the Lakeland course. At least there we have a golf pro (taken away at WLGCC) a really nice restaurant (taken away by WLGCC) and nice trails (now ruined by the WLGCC). Let’s not forget a really nice bar (taken away by the WLGCC). We have given up on Visions Golf’s partners, because they let us down too many times since they took over. I believe they never intended to make or keep a premier golf course. Dan Orrico Walden Lake Dear Editor: We bought a condo in Walden Lake in 2005, before going overseas. We still have it and stay there periodically throughout the year. We also purchased a tennis/fitness membership in 2005 and kept it for the next six years. We inquired about an absentee membership, because we were not going to be back from our overseas assignment for another six years and were told it would not be an option, so we continued to pay our full membership dues. After a visit to our condo in 2011, the deteriorating state of the club and lack of any amenities became apparent, and we canceled our membership. Despite the conditions of the club, our experience with Walden Lake and Plant City, in general, had been very positive, so we decided to purchase an eventual retirement home in Walden Lake. We found a property on the golf course with a magnificent view — the view was the selling point. So, we have owned this property since 2010, put a lot of money in it in renovations and fully plan to retire there. But, here comes Steve Mercer and his plans to bail himself out of what he terms “misfortune.” Although his original purchase may not have been an entirely bad initial business decision, a thoroughly mismanaged enterprise throughout is just flat-out bad business and lack of vision on his part. It appears he just expected to sit back and let the money roll in from golf memberships and greens fees, without putting anything back into the course/the Walden Lake community. The greater Walden Lake community was never offered amenities like a well-managed tennis program, an attractive fitness center/program or a great, family-oriented pool facility. What looked to us in 2005 like an attractive clubhouse that offered lunch and dinner options was not. It went rapidly downhill until it now, (when it) offers nothing. Now, it appears Mr. Mercer’s intent is — or maybe it was all along — to disingenuously get the original zoning changed, so he can develop properties to cut his losses,
make a lot of money and get out. How can he claim that developing the golf course will bring in enough revenue to save the club and enrich the community, when the majority of the community is against the plan? We also take umbrage at his selfserving appeal to American values at the end of his letter to “pursue what we see as the best use of our property.” As a combat veteran with 30 years of active-duty service and now 11 years of continued government service, what about the best use of my property and the properties of all the families who will be affected by his plans to develop “[his] property?” I know of one World War II veteran, a Silver Star winner, who has spent his golden years in a house he purchased primarily for a magnificent view over the golf course. Now, he is threatened with losing all of that in his twilight years, because Mr. Mercer wants to cash in. All that aside, we hope thought will be given to the impact on the community Mr. Mercer’s planned development would have, if the zoning is changed to allow development. What about sewers, water, increased demand on the electrical grid, the schools’ abilities to accommodate additional students, increased traffic, the long term plans of Plant City, itself? Currently, Walden Lake is a nice place to live. With further residential development, it will be much less so. Even if further residential development results in moderately increased propertytax revenues for the city, these more than likely will be significantly offset by the costs of the infrastructural burdens cited above, as well as the decreased taxes levied on the many properties, which would be devalued under Mr. Mercer’s plan. In addition, there is the question of the environmental impact of any development on what now is essentially green space. This is a question which would benefit from a serious environmental study. The golf course and surrounding woods and lakes support innumerable bird and animal species, including sandhill cranes and other water birds. Wood storks
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and herons have rookeries in the trees by the lakes. When these are gone, so will the birds, and Walden Lake will be much diminished by their loss. Also, we question the safety of increased development. About 3 years ago, a large sinkhole appeared on a portion of the golf course slated for development. We wonder if potential buyers into Mr. Mercer’s proposed development would be as keen to purchase if they knew the land on which their home stood was sinkholeprone? Yes, Mr. Mercer, we bought our property for the view. And we will just as surely sell it and move somewhere else if the proposed development takes place. We will take whatever loss we incur, because what we bought the property for will no longer exist. That said, we would love to stay in the community should a wellmanaged, well-maintained club with even moderate amenities be in the future for Walden Lake. Michael and Jane Berry Walden Lake Dear Editor: There were many ways the club could have been geared to the many families that live in Walden Lake and the surrounding area. They should have promoted a pool option better and earlier (not just this past year or two), built up the gym better, perhaps a drivethru coffee shop via golf cart or car. They could have put in a putt-putt golf for the families, built a pavilion for outdoor yoga or Zumba, and used that same pavilion for live music on Friday and Saturday nights. There are so many ideas and things that could have been done. I really love all the great things that I hear about Fishhawk and wish we could have many of the same extras that they have. I don’t feel it’d have to be done at the jeopardy of the Walden Lake homeowners that purchased on the golf course. Perhaps those owners would see an occasional weekend kid’s soccer game or something. Those are just my thoughts for trying to help both parties. I would surely participate in many of the activities that I listed with my
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family — especially if done at a reasonable price. Jen Fiddelke Walden Lake Dear Editor: I have proudly and happily lived in Plant City, and more specifically, Walden Lake, for 15 years. I say proudly and happily, because it would be difficult to find a place to live that can match Plant City. I was also very active in Walden Lake Golf & Country Club, with its extensive golf and social activity. The community had the atmosphere of a large, extended family. Although things deteriorated somewhat during the next few years, it was still a great place to live, especially for retirees like myself. Until Steve Mercer took over and became our management nightmare. Addressing Mr. Mercer’s letter (and first putting aside all the “poor me” victim portrayal which, I guess, is to elicit sympathy), a group did purchase WLGCC probably with life savings and loans (although it is questionable whether Mr. Mercer put in any of his money or credit). And, I believe there were at least two other parties interested in the purchase of WLGCC at the time but lost out. But, let’s be honest, these investors took a normal risk to build a successful business. For Mr. Mercer to spend nearly half of his letter trying to blame others for the dismal failure of WLGCC after his arrival is pathetic. Let me review: A core group of dedicated members met with Mr. Mercer to give him feedback and suggestions (at his request), and asked him how we could help. These were members who believed in supporting their golf club by purchasing products offered there, as well as memberships and volunteering to help with club-sponsored events. Mr. Mercer’s claims regarding the lack of support did not paint an accurate picture. Anyone interested in the truth should check with people who were members then, or before, for their account. Although the bad economy, which didn’t really hit until two or three years after Mr. Mercer came, had some influence on the situation, that two to three years under his “care” reduced the
membership from about 700 to about 100. Mr. Mercer drove those members away — even after we reminded him that Walden Lake was designed to be a membership club, that the primary cash flow for operation and profit needed to come from membership, and that success probably should begin with a major membership drive. That, of course, would require advantages to membership for a drive to be effective. That seemed to be totally foreign to Mr. Mercer. By far, the primary blame with not only the lack of success but also the decline of the club should be placed at the feet of a grossly incompetent, arrogant manager who, with his demeanor and poor decisions, single-handedly drove WLGCC into bankruptcy and continued further away from possible recovery. The mystery is why he has been allowed to continue, because we, too, wanted to see the investors be successful. It is sad to see such a disastrous decline in a facility that was once so vibrant and alive. It was a great facility not only for Walden Lake but also for Plant City. I have felt that the City of Plant City missed an opportunity to take it over and bring in a national youth golf organization (such as First Tee) to take advantage of the extensive facilities that WLGCC has to offer. Seems it could have enhanced Plant City’s already strong reputation for youth programs. I believe there must be a win-win solution out there, if we could find it. Dwinell “Bart” Bartlett Walden Lake Dear Editor: So, the investors bought Walden Lake Golf and Country Club, knowing that most homeowners on the course were not members, but thought that they would magically decide to join with no marketing effort? What marketing has been done within the community? New residents have never been approached by ownership with a sales pitch. Basic business sense says you would have some direct hands on marketing outreach to new Walden Lake and Plant City residents to make them aware of the club and its offerings. All that happened was they tried to strong arm the Walden Lake Community Association into making all Walden Lake residents join the club at a time when many homes were going into foreclosure. It appears Visions Golf never had enough capital to maintain the facilities, because everything continued to go downhill from the moment it took over. Instead of engaging current members, they alienated and drove them away. Both golfers and tennis players alike fled when the facilities went into disrepair and have found no reason to return. The truth is the location probably cannot support 36 holes of golf, but there is no trust that the current ownership actually would upgrade the facilities should they be allowed to develop. Steve Nussbaum Walden Lake
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+ Plant City Lion’s Club Rick Norman was announced last week as the third vice president of the Plant City Lions Club. In his role, Norman will oversee parades, social committee and the club’s participation in new events, such as Pig Jam. Earlier, Verna McKelvin was announced as the new president. The 2013-2014 president, Steve Nierman, had to step down after he accepted a position as president of Winter Haven Hospital.
+ Daybreak Rotary Club Haley Cruzado, 17, visited the Daybreak Rotary Club during its Sept. 9 meeting. The club sponsored the Plant City High School student’s trip to Auburn University, where she participated in the Auburn World Affairs Youth Seminar. Cruzado participated in debates and discussions about world issues, such as water shortages and the current conflict in Syria. “A huge benefit of the session was to practice public speaking in such a friendly environment,” Cruzado said. Because of the experience, Cruzado will be applying to attend Auburn University and also is thinking about going to law school.
+ Woman’s Club of Plant City An ice cream social for those interested in joining the GFWC Woman’s Club of Plant City will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the clubhouse, 1110 N. Wheeler St. For more, call (813) 7522847.
+ Unity in the Community The fifth Unity in the Community Sporting Clays Event will take place Saturday, Sept. 21, at Fishhawk Sporting Clays, 13505 Hobson Simmons Road, Lithia. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. To register, call (813) 727-8851.
+ E. Hillsborough Art Guild The East Hillsborough Art Guild is sponsoring its annual outdoor art sale, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5, at The Cottage, an art/ antiques shop, 1308 James L. Redman Parkway. The event is open to exhibitors interested in displaying arts and crafts and for art enthusiasts looking for that one-of-a-kind piece. For more, visit ehagfinearts.com/art-at-thecottage, email ehag2010@ gmail.com or call (813) 757-6356.
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Bart Butler gets around with the help of his seeing-eye dog, Teddy.
perfect candidate by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor
BACK FROM THE
BLACK After diabetes took his eyesight, Bart Butler began to rebuild his life. The final goal is to become employed again.
There’s no denying Bart Butler is computer proficient. He surfs the web with ease, speedily switches screens and knows Microsoft Office better than most people who still have their eyesight. Butler lost his sight in 2005, from diabetes. But, with a résumé that includes positions such as captain for the Plant City Fire Department, a stint at Coca-Cola National and owning his own landscaping business, the Plant City resident knows he has much to contribute to any company willing to take a chance. Sitting in his home office, Butler looks at the computer screen. “I have no idea what is on the there right now,” Butler says. But, with a few quick pecks on the keyboard, he opens up Jaws, a computer program that adapts popular programs and applications for use by the blind. He has had to memorize hundreds of shortcut combinations to operate the program. Click. Click. Click. Butler’s email client pops up onto the screen. A robotic voice begins to read what’s in his inbox. Smart balance. Unread. Coupons.com. Unread. First flight with Teddy. Unread. The voice is speaking quickly. But Butler said he
Utilizing a program called Jaws, Bart Butler is able to use a variety of computer programs. usually has it on a faster setting. Headphones are nearby, so the voice doesn’t bother anyone else working in the office. There’s a mousepad with a black lab next to the computer, but no mouse. Butler works only with keystrokes to navigate. The dog on the pad isn’t the only pup around. Butler’s seeing-eye dog, Teddy, sits obediently under the desk beside him. Teddy doesn’t make a sound. Since diabetes took his sight, Butler has had to conquer many obstacles to be able to regain his independence. Currently, Butler stays home, while his wife, Jana, works at South Florida Baptist Hospital. Like other stay-athome spouses, he cleans the house and manages the fam-
ily finances. But, after mastering Jaws, he has grown tired of staying home. “I’ve gone through all of this to live a regular life and not have to depend on people,” Butler says. “I just want to get back to work. I want to be productive.”
PLUNGED INTO DARKNESS
Butler was diagnosed with diabetes at just 28 years old. For 19 years, he battled with the effects of his disease. He didn’t let it stop him from leading an active lifestyle. Armed with a business degree from the the University of South Florida, he went into sales for Florida Coca-Cola. After a stint at Coca-Cola National, in New York, he returned to Florida, where he started his own landscaping
BART B. BUTLER Home: (813) 752-7042 Cell: (813) 763-6385 Email: bartjana@tampabay.rr.com
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging position with a growing and progressive company to utilize my experience, education and skills. company. He simultaneously managed at Buddy Freddy’s restaurant. It was then that he found his true calling. A friend introduced him to firefighting. He was hooked instantly. At 43, he started a 13-week fire standards class, obtaining a degree in fire science and becoming an emergency medical technician. He was hired in October 2001, by the Plant City Fire Department as a driver/engineer and acting captain. Then, his sight started to fade. One eye went first. The other wasn’t far behind. While in the ER during one of his shifts, he started to feel sick. An intense pressure built up in his head. Pop. The retina detached. Instant darkness. “Diabetes affects so many parts of your body,” Butler said. “You really don’t realize it. It’s hard, because I was very active my whole life.” About 18 months after losing his sight, Butler went into kidney failure. He sat through monotonous dialysis treatments three days a week. It was late at night on Memorial Day 2009, when Butler got the call for a kidney and pancreas transplant. His health began to improved after the transplant, and blood sugar stabilized. “You know I’m feeling great,” Butler says. “I don’t have to take anymore medication — except what I take for the transplant.”
RENEWED VISION
In 2011, Butler started the application for a seeing-eye dog with Palmetto-based Southeastern Guide Dogs. That July, he traveled to the organization to undergo a month-long training ses-
sion with Teddy. Sitting in his room, Butler remembers hearing the door open and Teddy barging in with shear elation. Butler was just as ecstatic. “That was just an amazing day,” Butler remembers. Teddy wasn’t the only thing that changed his life during the training session. Butler met a 19-year-old man from Palatka. The teenager had hit a tree while driving drunk through the woods. With no seat belt to restrain him, he smacked his head on the steering wheel. He lost his eyesight instantly. But, the young man could use a computer with ease and he knew Braille after only being blind for 18 months. “It was just really inspiring to me,” Butler says. “It had been really hard for me. It’s a sad story. I really hit rock bottom.” Butler decided to pick himself up by following in the young man’s footsteps. In November, he attended the Florida State Rehabilitation Center for the Blind, in Daytona Beach, to undergo computer software training. When he got there, he couldn’t even type. When he left, he could only type 17 words per minute. Now, he’s up to 50 words per minute, with 95% accuracy. “Cut, paste, insert different fonts, bold color, I can do anything that a sighted person can do,” Butler says while working in Microsoft Word. “I’ve been working on it for a while.” Butler is working with the Florida Division of Blind Services to find employment. He prefers work in the Plant City area, and he is best suited for office work. Blind Services will pay for Jaws to be programed with any business software Butler would need for a specific position. Butler also can work with occasional monetary transactions by using an iPhone app called Money Reader. “I have a lot of access to tools,” Butler says. “I’m really, really wanting to get back to work. Ready to get out of the house. I want to get off disability.” Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.
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breaking bread by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor
IT’S READ EVERYWHERE!
Trapnell Elementary serves up special meal for grandparents Grandparents of Trapnell Elementary School enjoyed a special morning with their grandchildren Sept. 5 and 6, for for Grandparents’ Day.
PERU: Joy Trent and Bill Scannell spent two weeks in Peru and visited Lima, Nasca (where the famous lines are drawn in the San Jose desert), Cusco, Lake Titicaca and of course, Machu Picchu. “We even summited Huayna Picchu, the huge mountain in the picture that serves as a dramatic backdrop to Machu Picchu,” they said. “It is a slippery and dangerous climb in wet weather, but the 360-degree views from the apex are astounding.”
They were able to eat breakfast with the young ones, before the students embarked on an educationfilled school day.
Venita and Zion Rogers
Want to be featured in It’s Read Everywhere? Snap a photo of you with the paper at your destination of choice and email it to Editor Michael Eng, meng@plantcityobserver.com. Make sure you include your full name and where the photo was taken. Janice Gresham and Emma Stephens
HAVING A BLAST by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor
Plant City’s first Freedomfest offers plenty of faithful fun IF YOU GO There still are two more days to enjoy Plant City Freedomfest. THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 EVENT: College scholarship giveaways TIME: 6:30 p.m. DETAILS: Register for about $100,000 in scholarships.
Spectators at Freedomfest were entertained with music and dancing Sept. 9, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds. The event is organized by Revival Ministries International, under Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne and Crusades for Christ Tent Ministry under Joe Anderson. Evangelist Daniel McGehee also helped organize the event. He preached and emceed during the night. Besides worship, the event offered grocery, clothing and toy give-
Children were given free toys on Wednesday. aways, bill assistance and college scholarships. Freedom Fest will continue through Friday.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 EVENT: Car giveaway TIME: 6:30 p.m. DETAILS: In addition to guest speaker, Daniel McGehee, there will be a car giveaway. Steven Hulburt, Terrence Scott and Josh Horrigan
Robert Der, Macy Cook and Jan Der
TOP BUILDING PERMITS These are the building permits issued by Plant City for Sept. 2 through 8, in order of dollar amounts. Address
Permit
Est. Value
Permit Date
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 S. 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 Ave. 227 Alexander St. W. 203 Alexander St. W. 1810 Via Palermo St. 1204 Spotted Lilac St. 1220 Spotted Lilac St. 1907 Johnson St. N. 4513 Ethan Way 1205 Frontage Road S. 118 Bates St. 107 Ball St. W. 227 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 Gas/Residential Electrical/Residential Electrical/Residential Electrical/Residential 434-Res Alt/Rep Plumbing/Residential Electrical/Residential Plumbing/Commercial Plumbing/Commercial
$190,790 $90,000 $60,000 $53,000 $15,550 $15,000 $10,000 $10,000 $8,800 $8,000 $7,490 $7,473 $7,450 $6,800 $6,000 $5,200 $5,000 $5,000 $4,600 $4,424 $4,400 $4,400 $4,326 $3,950 $3,800 $3,800 $3,000 $2,400 $1,800 $1,800 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,294 $1,100 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
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FAITH MATTERS by The Rev. Dr. Thomas Thoeni
In social-media world, knowledge is not wisdom There have been several important news events in the past few weeks and months. This summer, usually a slow time for news, has been a near constant barrage of stories of how our lives are changing and developing — politically and socially and, perhaps, spiritually. I spend a fair amount of time keeping up with the news. Besides being a concerned citizen, it is often expected of a person in my position to be aware of, or conversant in, current events. In the midst of all these news stories, I have noticed something that concerns me greatly. It is not a specific headline or news items. Instead, it is the entire dynamic of how quickly we expect each other to respond to events. Headlines and news stories are almost instantaneously surmised and dissected via tweets and blogs. Now, electronic posts of 140 characters or less seem to be newsworthy themselves. Hashtags have become the new way to foster conversation. This has left me with a rhetorical question rolling around my mind: What would Jesus tweet? Don’t get me wrong, technology is a great asset to our lives, including staying in touch with the events of our world. I read websites at breakfast daily, and I check news websites frequently through the day to keep up on international, national and locals news. But, I do not follow anyone’s Twitter feed. I subscribe to no blogs. I don’t even keep up with email newsletters. I believe the information age
has given us many great gifts and tools, but I also believe that there is a great difference between information and wisdom. Information is about knowing facts, or at least being aware of what is perceived as factual. Wisdom is understanding the meaning of information. It involves the careful consideration of what is important and how we should respond. It calls for deep thought, meditation and prayer. The funny thing about our lives is that it takes an increasingly short period of time to gather information, but technology has not shortened the time needed for wisdom. Wisdom still takes the same amount of time to garner. Discernment cannot be rushed. Sometimes, inspiration comes in a flash. Sometimes, revelation arrives in the blink of an eye. But, other times, it is slow in coming and perhaps even longer until we understand it. As I often muse, it is 100% easier to discern God’s hand after it has passed than during its passing. I worry that we are so enamored with instant news, instant responses and instant opinions that we are leaving little time and giving little value to a timely consideration of what it all means. Again, what would Jesus tweet? Perhaps just a few words: Think, consider, pray. That seems like a goodly and holy challenge — and all in just 22 characters! The Rev. Dr. Thomas Thoeni is rector for St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, in Plant City. For more, call (813) 752-5061.
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OBSERVEROBITUARIES Mary Louise Cannon
Mary Louise Cannon, 72, of Brandon, died Sept. 5, 2013. She was born in Pembroke, Mass., and moved with her family to the Tampa area as a teenager. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, attended the University of Florida and later earned her bachelor’s degree in business management. She was a production planner at Sypris Electronics and retired in 2006. Mrs. Cannon enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Julian Cannon; children, Adrienne Rentschlar, Joseph Alford III and Andrea Mathews (Tommy); grandchildren, Jessica Rentschlar, Matthew Rentschlar, Joseph Alford IV, LeeAnn Mathews and Jackson Mathews; siblings, Adrian K. Kilbride, Adrienne Decker, Christopher Kilbride and Kathleen Kilbride; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adrian and Mary Kilbride; and her brothers, William Kilbride and Peter Kilbride. The family received friends Sept. 10, at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at hopewellfuneral.com.
Parklyn G. Lewis
Parklyn G. Lewis, 74, of Plant City, died Sept. 3, 2013. She loved her family. She is survived by daughters, Janet L. Benton (Marty) and Judy L. Lewis; grandchildren, Marty E. Benton (Valerie), and Brandi D. Benton; siblings Donald Andrews, Hazel Waltman (Bob), Jerry Wiggins (Pat), Clayton Wiggins (Barbara) and Joseph Wiggins; sister-in-law, Betty Sue Wiggins; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis “Mickey” Lewis; and brothers, Vern Wiggins and Harry Wiggins. The family will received Sept. 7, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Interment to followed at Mt. Enon Cemetery, Plant City. Online condolences may be made at hopewellfuneral.com.
Amanda Morgan
Amanda Morgan, 82, of Plant City, died Sept. 4, 2013. She was born March 20, 1931, to the late Samuel and Donnie Bell Patterson Siders. Mrs. Morgan was a lifelong resident of Hillsborough County, a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle of Plant City and enjoyed being a loving grandmother to her grandchildren, Survivors include her daughters, Gladys Marie (John) Epps and Eunice Esther Epps; a sister, Mary; brothers, James (Lois) and Donald (Emma); granddaughters, Tina (Lee) Sumner, Becky (Tim) Preston and Sherry (William) Griffith; and six great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Doward Morgan; daughters, Rosa Lee and Lilly Mae; and brothers, Harry, Wilbur and Benjamin Siders. A funeral service will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 12, at Full Gospel Tabernacle, 2311 Sammonds Road, Plant City. Family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. There will also be a viewing from 3 to 4 p.m. Sept. 13, at the Freewill Primitive Baptist Church, Perry. Burial will follow. Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.
Andrew “Andy” Nykun Jr.
Andrew “Andy” Nykun Jr., 96, of Plant City and formerly of Great Meadows, N.J., died Sept. 7, 2013. He moved in 2011, to Plant City, from Great Meadows, N.J., where he and his wife, Marjorie, lived for 65 years. Mr. Nykun was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He operated a family farming business for many years, before retiring from Gray Construction. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, in Great Meadows, Independence Seniors, Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors, in Great Meadows, and the Over 55 Club, in Hope, N.J. He loved his wife, family and hometown. He enjoyed road trips to the Atlantic City casinos and sharing his passion for vegetable gardening with all his neighbors. His favorite pastimes were NASCAR and Indy racing, as well as polka dancing and country music. Mr. Nykun was truly a caring, loving, kind-hearted gentleman with a
unique humorous personality. Survivors include his daughter, Debra; sister, Helen Zwarych; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Nykun, of Mendham, N.J.; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Nykun, of New York, Jodi NykunRecksiek, of Virginia, Amanda NykunConnor, of Virginia, and Abby Nykun of New Jersey; and great-grandson, Harrison Kurt Recksiek. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; son, Richard; and brother, John. Inurnment will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 21, at Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows. Online condolences may be made at hopewellfuneral.com.
Shirley Faye Sheffield
Shirley Faye Sheffield, 61, of Plant City, died Sept. 5, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Paul Sheffield and Leitha E. Caldwell. She is survived by her children, Frankie (Pennie) Fultz and Dana Fultz; a brother, Vernon Sheffield; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 12 nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews. She was a member of New Hope Free Will Baptist Church, had worked for Publix for more than 10 years in the deli. The family received friends Sept. 9, at Haught Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at haughtfuneralhome.com.
Viola Mae Williford
Viola Mae Williford, 84, of Dover, died Sept. 3, 2013. She loved her family. She is survived by her daughter, Lavone W. Wingate (Willie); grandchildren, William Duane Wingate (Ravanna), Victoria Lynn Thomas (David) and Sidney Darrell Wingate (Tracie); sisters, Margaret Gaskins (Ivan) of Groveland and Betty Rozar (Jimmy), of Groveland; eight great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Williford Jr. A Celebration of Life was held Sept. 9, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Interment followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City. Online condolences may be made at hopewellfuneral.com.
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travel log by Kim Wilson | Contributing Writer
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The Wilsons loved all the sights in Switzerland.
Residents recount time abroad Kim and Jim Wilson returned recently to Plant City, after spending two-and-one-half years living in Switzerland. Switzerland is a lovely country. The first time I visited was in 1988, when I accompanied my aunt and uncle and one of my cousins on a business trip. I was fascinated with Switzerland and always hoped I would get to go back to visit. I never imagined that I would someday live there part-time. But, in 2011, the opportunity presented itself. My husband, Jimmy, worked for a Japanese-owned company headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and he was needed in the Swiss office more and more. So, we decided to embrace the European experience and make it our “home away from home. ” It was exciting thinking about living there and learning about the Swiss culture. One thing however, that I knew would be fun but difficult, was learning how to communicate. Jimmy and I do not speak French, German or Italian — the three languages spoken there. So, you can imagine the hurdles we encountered living in the French part of Switzerland. We survived by learning a few French words and phrases. One time in a market, I wanted to make sure of what I was buying, so I reverted to charades by flapping my arms like a chicken so the woman behind the counter knew exactly what I wanted. She and I had a good laugh. We decided to look for an apartment, which was an eyeopening experience. Apartments — or flats as they are called — are not found easily. Many Swiss rent in the cities and keep their flats for years, making available ones scarce. Luckily, we found a flat in a part of the city that was close to the lake and had a magnificent view of the Alps from the terrace. I loved seeing the
Kim and Jim Wilson recently returned to Plant City from Switzerland. mountains and often was mesmerized by their majestic appearance every morning. Our apartment was small but well-appointed, with all the necessities. Our refrigerator was tiny and just a little bigger than the one I had in my dorm room at college. Even though our flat had everything we needed, it did not have air conditioning. It was not a problem most of the year, but July and August could be as hot as Florida — without the humidity. In America, I was used to going to the grocery store and stocking up on groceries for the week or month. In Switzerland, I learned quickly to shop “small” when going to the market and got in the Swiss habit of going every day to get just what we needed for dinner. Plus, I had to carry it the two miles or so from the store to our flat, because we chose to not have a car. That may seem strange and totally
inconvenient, but many Swiss rely on the extremely efficient and comfortable public transportation or walk wherever they go — making most of them very fit! We enjoyed so many things about Switzerland — from the scenery to the food. There are many storybook villages where you think “Heidi” should be living, where cows wear bells around their necks, so they can be found when grazing over hills and out of sight. Most of the churches have bells that toll on Sunday mornings and clocks that grace the steeples. In the countryside, barns are attached to the farmers’ houses and often have window boxes full of pretty flowers. Food-wise, traditional fondue and chocolate, which can be bought everywhere, were highlights. However, chocolate chips are not easily found in the markets — even though Nestle Corporation has a big
presence there. Filet de perch (filet of perch) is a specialty in lakeside towns, and sandwiches made with pretzel bread are delicious. Aside from the food, we enjoyed the Wanderweg trails that are walking and hiking trails all over the country. The trails lead from one town or village to another, often maneuvering right through a farmer’s hay field and next to his house or through the many vineyards. Jimmy and I discovered these trails when we first visited the Alpine town of G’Staad. It is in the German part of Switzerland and quite picturesque. Ski lifts and gorgeous chalets dot the landscape where the flower Edelweiss grows all over the hillsides in summer. Finally, we appreciated the accessibility of Switzerland to other places and countries. Evian, France, is right across the lake from Lausanne and is the home of famous bottled water. There is a fountain in the town where you can fill your own bottles with the cold, spring-fed water. The Swiss love their terraces and green spaces and spend as much time as possible outside during the warmer months of the year. At noon, people spill out of their offices and work spaces to get a glimpse of sunshine and warmth often eating at outdoor cafes or sitting on church steps. Most Swiss grow up learning how to snow ski, and, on weekends, the trains are full of skiers taking trips into the Alps for a day of skiing in G’Staad, Villars, Interlaken or in neighboring Chamonix, France. Our time in Switzerland came to a close in July. Jimmy and I had some great experiences there that I won’t soon forget, but we are glad to be back full time in the United States. Switzerland is a great place to visit, but there is no place like home!
Sports
YOUTH | HIGH SCHOOL | GOLF | SENIORS | COMMUNITY | TENNIS
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Eighth-grader Chad Gassel is a leader for the Antioch Redskins. 13
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SIDELINES OLYMPICS
+ Baseball-Softball loses out on bid After a seven-month exile, wrestling reclaimed its place on the Olympic stage Sept. 8, beating squash and a combined bid by baseball and softball for the lone remaining spot for the 2020 and 2024 Summer Games. Wrestling will be included as a provisional sport, which means it will continue to have to fight for its place in the Olympics. Wrestling, one of the original Olympic sports, drew 49 votes; baseballsoftball, 24; and squash, 22, after representatives of each made a 20-minute sales pitch. Plant City is home to the International Softball Federation, the international governing body of softball.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
alley cats by Matt Mauney | Associate Editor
Plant City bowlers roll at nationals The “Classy Girls,” a team that features two Plant City bowlers, took first in the Sapphire Division of the United States Bowling Congress Nationals in Reno, Nev. For Marian Smith and Delilah Dexter, bowling has been a longtime passion. Although the first cousins and Plant City residents have only been competing together on a team at the state and national level for a year, they roll together weekly in the Early Bird senior league at Family Bowl, in Plant City. In May, Smith and Dexter traveled to Reno, Nev., along with three other teammates — Bridgid White, Joyce Sherman and Resha Sherman
— and took first place in the Sapphire Division at the United States Bowling Congress Nationals. Bowling under the name “Classy Girls,” the team posted scores of 719, 827 and 763 to win their division, finishing eight points above second place. “We didn’t expect to win but thought we would go and try it out and see what it would be like,” Smith said. The competition lasts several months, although teams coming from all over the
country only compete for a few days. Scores are totaled, and the winners are announced after the competition ends in early July. “We went online at the May and saw we were on top and thought, ‘Oh my gosh,’” Smith said. “We couldn’t believe it, but we ended up staying in first and winning.”
FAMILY TIES
Smith began bowling in the seventh grade. After high school, she joined a league,
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The Classy Girls team includes Resha Sherman, Bridgid White, Delilah Dexter, Joyce Sherman and Marian Smith. before moving to Orlando and continuing in a league in for about 10 years. Her career took her to At-
by Matt Mauney | Associate Editor
YOUTH FOOTBALL
SigningDay has teamed up with the United Youth Football League to compile the first national UYFL team rankings, and several Plant City teams are represented on the list. Six Plant City Dolphins teams and one Plant City Raiders team are ranked in their respective polls. The 10U Plant City Raiders are the highestranked local area team, ranking No. 1 nationally. The highest-ranked Plant City Dolphins team is ranked third in the Junior Midget DI division. Another Dolphins team is ranked 11th in that division. Other ranked Dolphins teams include 15U (12th), Mighty Mites (sixth), Cadet (10th) and Junior Peewee DI (ninth).
VOLLEYBALL
+ Durant wins Holy Name Tourney
CROSS COUNTRY
+ Teams impress at invitational
The Durant boys placed second and the Plant City High girls team finished third at the East Hillsborough Invitational Tuesday at Durant High School. Durant was led by Daniel Butler, who finished first overall with a time of 17:39. Jake Brownfield placed 11th overall as Durant finished with 90 points, behind Newsome (24) and ahead of third-place Bloomingdale (92). The Plant City boys placed seventh and were led by freshman Luke Whitmore (26th, 19:50), while Strawberry Crest placed eighth and were led by Cody Williamson (17th, 19:05). The Plant City girls team finished third and were led by Diana Corzine (22:46). Hannah Whitmore finished 16th (23:38) for the Lady Raiders, who finished with 111 points behind Newsome and Bloomingdale. The Durant girls finished sixth and were led by Lavena Kimmel (13th, 23:04), while Strawberry Crest placed eighth, led by Cristina Cauthen (20th, 23:53).
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SHOW ME THE MAUNEY
Breakfast with the ‘Hogs’
+ Local teams earn national rankings
Durant defeated host Academy of Holy Names 2-1 Sept. 7, to win the Academy of Holy Names Volleyball Invitational. Durant (7-0) had wins against Tampa Catholic, Seffner Christian, Tampa Prep and Plant leading up to the championship.
lanta, where she bowled in a league for nearly 12 years —
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John Hendricks is the only player to score for Durant this season. He got his first touchdown on a long run against Armwood in Week One.
Ready to The Durant Cougars head into tonight’s game against Tampa Bay Tech hoping to put an end to their early-season nightmare. Durant comes into the third week of the season 0-2, scoring only six total points in its first two games against Armwood and Sickles. The last time Durant faced Tampa Bay Tech, the Cougars were a perfect 10-0, and they defeated the Titans 34-7 last fall in the region quarterfinals. TBT once will again visit Durant, this time looking for revenge and to continue the Cougars losing streak. TBT comes into the game 0-1 after a bye week, losing 23-12 Aug. 30, to Newsome, the team that ended Durant’s season in the 2012 region semifinals. “It was a good ball game and was a battle from start to finish,” said Durant head coach Mike Gottman of TBT’s game with Newsome. “They (TBT) are very athletic and they run very well, so it’s going to be a war.” The game with TBT will be a non-district match. Durant will open the Class 7A District 8 schedule next week at rival Plant City, which is off this week. “The big thing is that we have to get better every week,” Gottman said. “If we can do that, when we get into district play, we should be a fairly decent team.”
GAME OF THE WEEK TAMPA BAY TECH AT DURANT | 7:30 P.M. SEPT. 12
REBOUND Durant hope to put the season back on the right track in a rematch of last season’s 2012 regional semifinal game with Tampa Bay Tech. THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
Durant’s defense already has allowed 76 points, compared to fewer than 10 points per game last season.
GROWING PAINS
Durant has been adjusting to its new offensive identity since the graduation of standout fullback Jamarlon Hamilton. Durant’s lone score this sea-
son came late in an Armwood blowout in the season opener, when Newsome High transfer John Hendricks ran for a 20-yard
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Kickoff for Hillsborough County teams will be pushed up a day because Friday is Yom Kippur, a Jewish holiday. All area games will kick off at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Strawberry Crest will play Friday night as they are on the road at Leon (Tallahassee). Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@ PlantCitySports) for scoring updates.
In sports, no relationship between two positions is as important as the one between a quarterback and his offensive line. Offensive linemen are the unspoken heroes of a football team. They protect a quarterback and risk their bodies every play to do so. A quarterback must respect and trust his offensive line, and a good relationship off the field usually leads to a good relationship and positive results on the gridiron. A few weeks ago, I received a text from Strawberry Crest quarterback Tristan Hyde. He was informing me MATT he was planMAUNEY ning to take his entire offensive line out to breakfast and was wondering if I could do a write up on the big guys who protect him on Friday nights. “They’ve been working hard and don’t get much recognition,” Hyde said. So, last Saturday, the morning following Strawberry Crest’s 28-14 win over Spoto, I joined Hyde and his six varsity offensive linemen at Fred’s Market in Plant City. As expected, everyone brought their appetites, ordering the buffet. While eating, conversations ranged from thoughts on the game the night before to scoping out girls in the restaurant. But, it wasn’t until after plates were cleared of eggs, hash browns and fried chicken that I really got to know the guys who battle it out each week in the trenches for Strawberry Crest. Left tackle Cody Nulph, a senior captain, never played before coming to SCHS. Now, he is the biggest lineman and a leader for the Chargers. Like several other players, Nulph excels in the classroom and is enrolled in the IB program at SCHS. Between loads of homework and the demands of varsity football, he doesn’t have much time for anything else but enjoys going to the beach when free time presents itself. Nulph plans to study engineering in college. “Football isn’t vital for me, but I would play if the right opportunity comes along,” he said. “Academics are the top priority.”
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BUDDY’S BUDDIES by Matt Mauney | Associate Editor
Community shows appreciation for Dolphins president The Plant City Dolphins youth football and cheerleading organization honored their longtime president during Buddy Bennett Appreciation night Sept. 7, at Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex, the home field of the Dolphins. The night featured fun, fellowship and raffles. Bennett, who has served as the president of the Dolphins for 18 years, was
diagnosed in February, with colon cancer. “I truly feel like the Dolphins are a family, and Buddy is the centerpiece of that,” said Eric Lawson, one of the event organizers. Former mayor and current City Commissioner Mike Sparkman announced that the field at the complex will be renamed Buddy Bennett Field. The procla-
mation became official at the Sept. 9 City Commission meeting. Several coaches and Dolphins supporters gave addresses honoring Bennett. “As long as he’s here, I’ll be here,” said Tate Whatley, a coach who lives miles closer to the Dover Patriots and Turkey Creek Trojans. “There’s nothing bad you can say about the man.”
Mavric Griffin, Steven Hogan, Tyler Hood, Chase Lawson, Austin Eldridge, Tate Whatley and Randy Ross
Brylynn Newsome, 3, is Buddy Bennett’s niece.
Abigail Mullins, 6, a Mighty Mites cheerleader, enjoyed dancing.
Buddy Bennett said he was honored and touched by how many people showed up to the event. Bennett, above with daughter, Ericka Bennett-Winslow, was presented with his very own Dolphins jersey by Eric Lawson. The number 96 represents 1996, the year Bennett took over as president of the organization. Left: Twins Makayla and Makenzie Holmes with Hailey Pippin
MAUNEY / PAGE 11 Corneilius Neal, aka Corn, is another returning senior starter and the class clown of the group. When he isn’t playing football, he helps out at his grandmother’s house and works at Popeyes near Amwood High School. Neal says he enjoys listening to country music. When his teammates doubted him, he preceded to sing every word of Jason Aldean’s “Big Green Tractor,” that was playing in the restaurant as the rest of the table laughed hysterically. Nico Cordero is another senior and returning starter, who also holds the role of long snapper for the Chargers. Cordero is the quiet one the group, but has a huge heart, regularly helping out with students with special needs. He moved to the center position this year after a hole was left in the offseason. “I just want to help out my team any way I can,” he said. Cordero played his first two years at Plant City High, before transferring to Strawberry Crest. That’s when he started long-snapping fulltime. He continues to practice the
niche art in his back yard, hiking the ball to a target on a wooden board. “I’m hoping to be a long snapper in college and maybe make it to the NFL one day,” he said. In his free time, Cordero enjoys working on four-wheelers and motorcycles, along with riding them. He works at Plant City Motorsports and plans to study mechanical engineering in college. The fourth and final returning starter is Cody McDaniel, the witty junior right tackle. McDaniel feels his fellow linemen share a good relationship with one another and that building a strong bond is important. He also plays varsity basketball for the Chargers and hopes to start this winter. Outside of team sports, he enjoys hunting and fishing on his family’s property in north Florida. McDaniel hopes to get a college scholarship for football and study the medical field. Jherri Green is a newcomer to Strawberry Crest, coming to Dover from Osceola High. He has been subbing in at guard this season. “Everyone has accepted me here, and they all love me,” Green said.
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Standing, from left: Nico Cordero, Cody Nulph and Emory Williams. Seated, from left: Corneilius Neal, Jherri Green, Tristan Hyde and Cody McDaniel. Green enjoys hunting and fishing and was clear that he wants a house “under the water,” and not on the water, one day. “So I can look at fish,” he says. Emory Williams is the youngest of
GOTW / PAGE 11 touchdown. Last week, in a 28-0 loss at Sickles, Durant was limited to just 19 passing yards and was forced to turn the ball over on downs three times. “We’re just making way too many mistakes right now,” Gottman said, adding that his team was in the red zone three times and came away with zero points against Sickles. “It’s been just one mishap after another. It’s a struggle to get consistency with a young and inexperienced team.” Junior running back Cris Atkins had a big play on a screen pass that went for a touchdown against Sickles, before the play was erased by a penalty. Durant had 14 penalties on the night, compared to Sickles’ 22. “Everything that happened well for us, got brought back,” Gottman said. “That probably negated a 100 yards of offensive production.” Gottman added he and his staff feel they can play better, despite the youth and inexperience. For offensive coordinator Mike Bradley, blocking up front continues to be a work in progress. Durant is breaking in several new starters on its offensive line. “It’s almost to the point that you’ve got to think their doing it on purpose,” Bradley said. “One play, they’ll block it perfectly, and then on the same exact play on the same exact front, we’ll mess up our scheme somehow.” Bradley said there are several players getting quality field time on varsity that never saw much action on JV. “They’re just struggling to get out of our own way,” he said. “We’re
the group. The sophomore will turn 15 Sept. 23. He earned the nickname “Thickumms” from teammates, after a barber shaved off his long dreadlocks and left long, thick sideburns.
close to being good, but we’re shooting ourselves in the foot at every opportunity.”
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Although Durant lost talent in Hamilton and some other offensive positions, the Cougars defense took the biggest hit. The Cougars have been breaking in young and inexperienced defensive units, especially the secondary and linebacking core. “We just have to get better in a lot of facets of the game,” Gottman said. Durant allowed less than 10 points per game last season. So far, in games against Armwood and Sickles, they have 76 points, a mark they didn’t reach until Week 9 last fall. Gottman said improvements tackling and getting pressure up front also are imperative moving forward. “Tackling is the key,” he said. “Squeezing gaps up front and the pass rush are all things we have to get better at.” Despite an 0-2 mark, Durant still can make it back to the postseason by winning the district. Playing a tough non-district schedule is something Bradley feels will benefit the Cougars moving forward. “I went and talked with the coaches at Newsome that went through the same thing, and they said it’s a tough road, but once you get through it, you’re going to be ready for district competition,” he said. “You’re going to know who you are after that.” Contact Matt Mauney at mmauney@plantcityobserver.com.
“Even the coaches call me that now,” Williams said. “It just kind of stuck.” This is Williams’ first year playing on varsity. Like Green, he subs in as a guard for the Chargers. “Varsity is a lot faster and more intense than JV, but the thought of having the chance to be a three-year starter feels great,” he said. Whether it’s the senior leader, the comic relief, the quiet tactician, the witty junior, the new guy or the baby of the group, the offensive line at Strawberry Crest is full of personality. It’s attributes such as these that define a football team: how those personalities mesh together and play as one to successfully run an offense. Last year, the Chargers line helped Hyde pass for 2,112 yards and 20 touchdowns. SCHS totaled 3,167 yards last fall. With four starters back and solid depth, the Chargers are hoping to continue that success in Hyde’s junior season. “You have to be good enough friends with your quarterback,” Nulph said. “You don’t want him to get hurt or for anything to happen to him.”
OTHER AREA ACTION STRAWBERRY CREST AT LEON
LAST WEEK: Strawberry Crest topped Spoto 28-14, while Leon fell to Rickards 42-14. NOTES: Strawberry Crest will make the long trip up to Tallahassee Friday for a non-district meeting with Leon High School. SCHS will be the only Hillsborough County team playing this Friday. Like Strawberry Crest, the Lions are 1-1 on the year but are coming off a lopsided loss to Rickards (Tallahassee). Leon defeated Mosley (Lynn Haven) 38-21 in its season opener. This will be Leon’s homecoming game. Strawberry Crest feared their game with Spoto wouldn’t happen, after it was delayed 90 minutes because of lighting. When the game finally kicked off, Strawberry Crest was stout on defense, only allowing one first down all night. Spoto’s only completed pass of the game came on a 70-yard touchdown. Spoto scored first on a Tristan Hyde fumble, returned for 86 yards. The Chargers were led offensively by running back Chris Perez, who rushed for two scores. Hyde threw two touchdown passes in the win — one to his brother, Josh, and one to Clay Cullins. According to Strawberry Crest head coach John Kelly, the school is sending two charter buses full of student fans on the trip. The team will head up to Tallahassee early Friday morning and take a tour of Florida State before their game that night.
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LAST WEEK: Plant City defeated Wharton 33-0. NOTES: Plant City (2-0) is off this week after a domi-
nating performance at home against Wharton. Raiders quarterback Landon Galloway had a hand in all three offensive touchdowns in the 33-0 win, running for one (3 yards) and throwing for two (10 and 43 yards). Both touchdown passes went to Tavares Chase, who also came away with two interceptions on defense. Reaquavious Young also had a pick, intercepting a pass on a tipped ball that he returned for a 65-yard touchdown.
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BOWLING / PAGE 11 sometimes as frequently as three time per week. She stopped league bowling in 1998 and didn’t pick it back up again until 2011, when she returned home to Plant City as a retiree. “It’s just something we all love to do,” Smith said about the game. “I have two brothers who bowl, and both have 300 rings.” Smith’s mother, Mary Ann Sherman, has been bowling for about 30 years. Smith’s and Dexter’s aunt, Ruth Price, 87, organized their own bowling team that competed at the state and national level. Nicknamed the “Fabulous Five,” the team comprising older players, with the youngest at age 69. Four of the team members — Sherman, Price, Edith Demeritte and
3ODQW&LW\2EVHUYHU FRP Knazilee Dexter — are sisters. Their friend, Beatrice Crowell, also joined them in Reno this year for nationals. Joyce Sherman and Smith decided to put their team together this year to compete in the nationals. Smith went in 2012, with the rest of her family but only bowled as an individual, subbing in on teams that needed an extra player. “It was quite the experience,” Smith said. “There were bowlers from everywhere coming together to compete.”
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This last trip to Reno was Delilah Dexter’s third time competing at nationals. She last competed five years ago, when the tournament also was held in Reno. “I’ve always bowled in state tournaments every year,” she said. “My aunts are usually the ones who pair off teams.”
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK by Matt Mauney | Associate Editor
CHAD GASSEL Marshall Middle School eighth-grader Chad Gassel started playing football three-and-one-half years ago, and he’s been in love with the game ever since. A standout player on the Antioch Redskins varsity team, Gassel, 13, hopes to make his last season with the Redskins organization a memorable one before achieving his next goal of playing in high school.
What positions do you play? Throughout my years, I’ve played both sides of the football. I’ve played fullback, I’ve played center, which I play now, and I’ve played middle linebacker, defensive tackle and defensive end. Do you have a favorite position? I don’t really have a favorite, but I like playing defense. I feel I can play any position. What’s been the biggest adjustment with the center position? The hardest part of playing center is getting the ball off on snaps and being able to block at the same time. It’s all about getting your reflexes faster. Do you know which high school you will attend? I’m not positive, but I want to go to Strawberry Crest. How did this last week go with the Redskins varsity? We lost. The first quarter was bad. Our defense came out pretty sluggish early. They scored 28 points in the first quarter, seven in the second and none the rest of the game, so we started having fun and stopped them. What’s your goal for the team? Just to make it to the playoffs. For the past two years, we didn’t make it. My first year, we did pretty good, winning five games, but last year we only won one. We’re just hoping to make the playoffs. We’ve got potential, we just have to learn how to work together. Do you have any memories from your time with Antioch? It was a big change in my personality, because I used to think that I was good at everything, and then when I came out here, I realized I wasn’t the best. That kind of taught me how to work to be the best and that you’re not always the best at everything and there is always someone out there better than you. What do you like about football? It allows you to take your anger out on the people across from you, and it basically allows you to hit somebody and not get in trouble for it. It allows you to express your anger and your will to win. It also puts on a good show for your family. Outside of football, what do you like to do? I read a lot. Do you have a favorite book? I’d have to say the series of Ranger’s Apprentice by John Flanagan.
Dexter started bowling when she was 12, picking up the game from her family. She now holds the highest average on the Classy Girls, with a 151. Dexter said she enjoys sharing a passion for the sport with her family and friends and says the nationals provide a nice getaway. “It’s always a great experience,” she said. “The people were great, and the town was nice. It’s nice to go there for a week and make a vacation out of it.” According to Smith, the Classy Girls are planning on defending their title next year in Reno but will be doing it as a four-person team after a rule change. “We enjoyed the experience and are looking forward to going again,” she said. “For us, bowling is kind of a family affair.” Contact Matt Mauney at mmauney@ plantcityobserver.com.
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The “Fabulous Five” team, comprising women from Plant City and surrounding areas, also competed in this year’s nationals. From left: Mary Ann Sherman, Beatrice Crowell, Ruth Price, Edith Demeritte, and Knazilee Dexter.
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Mackenzie Dawson shared this beautiful photo of the sun setting over Fancy Farms’ strawberry fields. 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. Be sure to include your name.
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