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The food trucks are back After a two-year hiatus, the City of Plant City and Plant City Main Street worked to bring back the popular rally event. Find out what’s on the menu for Friday, Sept. 30. SEE PAGE 3

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“The kids start creating their own photos, selecting their own backdrop, interacting with it in front of the screen. They can [make themselves] be really small or really big.” — John Russell, youth services librarian at Bruton Memorial Library

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Jon Poppell elected to festival board The Florida Strawberry Festival elected its newest member to the board of directors Tuesday, Sept. 13. Jon Poppell, the vice president of personal lines at Poppell Insurance, was elected to the board of directors after serving as an associate director for 15 years. He was elected from a field of 13 fellow associate directors. “It’s quite an honor to be selected to join such an esteemed group,” Poppell said. “I have always enjoyed the festival and the work here, and I hope to contribute to the betterment of the association.” Poppell additionally serves as chairman of the festival’s steer committee. He has previously served as chairman of the swine committee. Before becoming associate director, he worked as a festival volunteer for many years. A position on the board of directors became vacant in June with the death of longtime director Terry Ballard. “It’s very bittersweet knowing that I’m filling his shoes,” Poppell said. “If I can do half as well as he did, I’ll be doing well.” With Poppell’s election comes a vacancy in the group of associate directors. The board of directors plans to elect a new associate director before the end of the year, according to festival President Dan Walden.

The Bruton Memorial Library will host a green screen workshop, where attendees can take photos in front of different backdrops they design. THAIS LEON-MILLER STAFF INTERN

he Bruton Memorial Library, in conjunction with the John F. Germany Public Library is holding its second green screen event of the year — this time for kids of all ages. The first workshop, aimed at teens, took place in July. Eighteen teens signed up and the response encouraged the Bruton Memorial Library to open the program to all ages. SEE GREEN PAGE 4

Times & Observer wins big The Plant City Times & Observer won nine awards — including five first-place awards — at the Florida Press Association’s Better Weekly Newspaper Contest Friday, Sept. 16. Awards include: FIRST Outdoor and Recreation “The Thrill of the Hunt” by staff Profile Feature Story “Finding a Direction” by Amber Jurgensen Sports Feature Story “New Life, New Brotherhood” by Justin Kline Sports Spot News Story “Superbowl Saturday” by Justin Kline Sports Page or Section SECOND Feature Photo by Amber Jurgensen THIRD Spot News Photo by Amber Jurgensen Overall Graphic Design by Jessica Eng Non-profile Feature Story “MIA WWII Pilot Identified” by Amber Jurgensen

Get a chance to solve a crime The 17th annual Mystery Dinner Theatre will be Saturday, Oct. 1. It benefits the Friends of the Bruton Memorial Library. AMBER JURGENSEN MANAGING EDITOR

Are you addicted to watching Forensic Files or CSI? Then the 17th annual Mystery Dinner Theatre may be for you. The play, “A Menacing Night at the Modern Museum,” will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct 1, at the John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road. It follows a slew of characters, including snobby art dealers and collectors, two burglars, a tacky couple who recently came into money, an art forger, a disgruntled security guard and more, as their lives intersect at the exclusive art opening of an eccentric painter. The play was a new offering from Wesleyan Thespians, the company dinner theatre organizers get their kits from. The event proceeds go to the Friends of the Bruton Memorial Library. Library Director Tonda Morris gives the friends board a list of library needs. “Every penny of money raised from this event directly benefits the Bruton Memorial Library through fund-

ing summer programs for children, assisting in new technology for the library, giving scholarships — the list goes on and on,” Director Dodie White said. The goal this year is to raise $20,000. After expenses, the Friends of the Bruton Memorial Library would have between $10,000 and $15,000 left for the library. Last year, $18,000 were raised. Actors always include members from the Plant City community, and this year is no exception. “Cast members are chosen from business leaders, bankers, city officials, etc. from all over the Plant City area,” White said. “We like to cast people who will make the audience laugh (yes laugh — even though it's murder mystery) and who will have as much fun as the audience does. I make it a rule to tell the cast members that the more fun they have on stage, the more fun the audience will have watching them.” White doesn’t have a favorite character, but she sees bits of the actors’ SEE CRIME PAGE 4

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Last year’s Mystery Dinner Theatre was country themed. This year, it’s high society at an art gala.

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“At the expo, attendees will hear from IFAS scientists about what should concern them about the Q-biotype whitefly and probably some about what shouldn’t concern them.” — Jack Payne, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources at the University of Florida, on the November Florida Ag Expo at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, in Wimauma

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A 23-year-old Plant City woman was driving her motorcycle east near Branch Forbes Road on Interstate 4 Sunday, Sept. 18, when she lost control. Krystal Andreu was thrown from her motorcycle and landed in the eastbound lanes of I-4, where she was struck by a Toyota Camry driven by Trung Nguyen, 54, of Estero, Florida. Andreu died at the scene of the crash. A GoFundMe has been set up: GoFundMe.com/2pq5ffz8

Plant City man involved in fatal Tampa crash Timothy Lovejoy, 32, of Tampa, was traveling at a high rate of speed on Interstate 4 at about 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, when he lost control of his vehicle then crashed into two other vehicles. Lovejoy lost control of his 2006 Saturn around the eastbound Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard exit. He entered the center grass median and then re-entered the road which caused him to collide with a Ford driven by Travis Jenkins, 30, of Plant City. Lovejoy rotated and traveled into the path of a tractor trailer, driven by Gerald Cole, 60, of Mobile, Alabama. The tractor trailer, which was hauling cardboard, was entering I-4 from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. It collided with Lovejoy’s car. Lovejoy’s car stopped on the outside paved shoulder. He died at the hospital.

Carefest 2016 has been postponed until Monday, Jan. 16, to Saturday, Jan. 21. CareFest is a service-based initiative where volunteers adopt projects, such as painting and fixing homes for those who can’t afford to or are disabled. Organizers said attendance was poor at planning events for the event originally to be held in September. “Several did express wanting cooler weather. This is an election year which may have hindered participation,” organizer Norman Blanton said. “After prayer and talking with the leadership team, it was decided to postpone the event.” There will be a Carefest meeting scheduled in October for those interested in planning for January 2017. That date, place and time will be sent soon. Those interested in helping, including church groups and companies, can contact Blanton at Norm. Blanton@verizon.net. For more information, visit CareFestUSA. com.

ttention, trainers: there will be several opportunities to catch Pokémon, earn prizes

and participate in contests at upcoming Plant City events. Do you have it in you to catch ‘em all? STRAWBERRY POKÉBALL FOOD TRUCK CRAWL Join the Main Street Food Truck Rally Friday, Sept. 30, at McCall Park, 100 N. Collins St., to participate in the Strawberry Pokéball Food Truck Crawl. 411: From 5 to 9 p.m. there will be a Pokémon trainer competition as lure modules will be set to draw trainers and Pokémon alike. Prizes will be awarded for Strongest Trainer, Pokémon Master and Gym Leader. There will be other Pokémon games and activities for the youngest trainers as well. Visit: Go to PlantCityGov.com/1085/StrawberryPokeBall-Food-Truck-Crawl for official rules and times of the competition. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-up registration will be accepted starting at 4:30 p.m. PLANTEEN POKÉMON CLUB 411: Want to develop your Pokémon skills and play in a safe group environment? The new Planteen Pokémon Club may be the place for you. The class meets from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Planteen Recreation Center, 301 Dort St. All ages are welcome to attend. The fee is $2 per week to cover the cost of prizes and Wi-Fi.

Fun Fact: Last year, over 100 CareFest projects were accomplished in Hillsborough County.

Contact: Recreation Supervisor Maggie Morona, MMorona@PlantCityGov.com or (813) 659-4256.

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TRUCK TOUR OPEN FIRE GRILLED BRAZILIAN About: During his time in Brazil, Cesar Sangaletti helped open Brazilian steakhouses. He later helped open the first Brazilian steakhouse in Miami before venturing into the food truck industry. There’s three certainties foodies can expect out of his truck: meat, meat and more meat. “He’s quite talented,” Kim Sanders, of Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally, said. “Any time you put food on a stick, people tend to get excited.” On the menu: Marinated chicken breast skewer, grilled sweet plantains, vegetarian plates, top sirloin skewers

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et your tastebuds ready. Plant City foodies will be able to sample cuisine from around the world: couscous, spices ranging from the Gulf of Thailand to the Gulf of Mexico, mac n’ cheese stuffed between two slices of buttery bread, fried okra and Brazilian-style meat on a stick. And they’ll all be in one place Friday, Sept. 30. The Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally will bring nine of its wheeling eateries to the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World for the Plant City Main Street Food Truck Rally. The event will be held at the corner of Drane and North Palmer streets, across from the Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum in Historic Downtown. It’s the first time in two years food trucks are making their way back to Plant City.

BRING BACK THE TRUCKS

The City Commission approved food truck rallies as a community event in July, enabling the rallies to be run by Plant City Main Street, an organization which works to bring visitors to Historic Downtown. City Manager Mike Herr was responsible for establishing the rules of the event. Glenn Nicholson, the owner of Neumeister’s Candy Shoppe, was one of the local business owners who spearheaded the initiative to bring the trucks back to Plant City. As a downtown business owner, he saw the positive effects the rallies had on the business community. Nicholson took the idea to Plant City Main Street, who then teamed up with Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally. With over 100 trucks serving up delicacies across Tampa Bay, the organization was able to offer Plant City a wide variety of flavors. “Businesses in the (downtown) area have always wanted it to come back,” Kim Sanders, of Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally, said. Though the trucks were halted in 2014, this time they’re back for good. Different food trucks will be in the Historic Downtown area the last Friday of every month. “The trucks will change,” Sanders said. “We try to change that out every month.” The process of getting the trucks re-established took about six months, from partnering with Plant City Main Street to getting both business owners and the City of Plant City on board.

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MR. C’S GRILLED CHEESE About: Mr. C’s Grilled Cheese joined Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally just over one year ago after the organization helped the company get started. The truck, owned by Ben Rampt, serves crafty, cheese creations between two slices of artisan bread — from mac and cheese sandwiches to The Caliente, a grilled cheese featuring chorizo sausage and sliced jalapeños. The sandwiches are paired with dips, including spicy chipotle, creamy pesto, honey mustard and tomato soup. “It comes with a sauce container,” Michael Blasco, CEO of Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally, said. “He does tater tots as well.” On the menu: Loaded fries, The Buffalo Soldier Grilled Cheese, The Fancy Caprese, The Caliente

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ROLLIN’ ZOINKS About: Food truck owner Tammy Young serves up everything from chicken and beef to couscous and scallops in her ‘zoinks,’ a term she uses for hand-held eats. “It’s a crossover between a burrito and a wrap,” Kim Sanders, of Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally, said. The typical zoink consists of a meat, sautéed mushrooms or onions and long grain rice. Rollin’ Zoinks throws in a sauce for free, and the truck serves fried okra and fried mac n’ cheese as sides. On the menu: Screamin’ Buffalo Chicken Zoink, Steak On A Whim Zoink, Vegan Primo Veggie Zoink, fried okra, fried mac n’ cheese

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“I think the city is hoping for the same, something that brings people to the downtown area. It’s not only about food trucks, it’s about the community.” — Kim Sanders, Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally

Sanders, along with Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally CEO Michael Blasco, believe the rallies will have a positive impact on the community. “If businesses decide to stay open during the event, they will see a huge impact (from foot traffic),” Blasco said. As for the trucks, Sanders said, the owners are ready to dive into a new setting. “It wasn’t hard to get people to sign up for it,” she said. “I think the trucks realize it was an untapped market.” The Friday, Sept. 30, rally will have nine trucks, expanding as needed should the event grow in the future.

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The event is free to the public and all ages are welcome, with the rally potentially adding kid activities in the future. The only fees, Sanders said, will be the cost of food and drinks from the truck. The average truck ranges from $7 to $10 in price, including a drink. “I think the city is hoping for the same, something that brings people to the downtown area,” Sanders said. “It’s not only about food trucks, it’s about the community.” Contact Emily Topper at etopper@ plantcityobserver.com.

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IF YOU GO PLANT CITY MAIN STREET FOOD TRUCK RALLY When: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 Where: The corner of Drane and North Palmer streets Entrees: $7 to $10

SAWADEE THAI About: David Shields’ food truck inspiration comes from his wife, Wallapa Shields, who is from Rayong, an eastern Thai province on the Gulf of Thailand. “She cooks, and he takes the orders,” Kim Sanders, of Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally, said. Shields went through the Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally’s seminar before opening his eatery on wheels. He and his wife serve classic Thai dishes, from Pad Thai to the stir fry dish Pad Kra Pao. On the menu: Thai fried rice, Thai egg rolls, crab rangoon, Thai BoBa Tea, Pad Kra Pao, Pad Thai

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Gary Pike and Ashley Zarecor practice at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Monday, Sept. 19.

Green screens work through chromakeying, which is the process of isolating a single color or brightness value in an electronic image and using software to make that value transparent, allowing another image to show through the areas. Green or bright blue mattes are usually used, as they are not colors close to skin tone or commonly worn by talent. These colors are easier to replace with an image. Any clothing that match the background too closely will also key out, punching a hole in the subject’s body or making the subject invisible. The subject must be filmed in front of a well-lit, smooth green screen.

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personalities shine through during rehearsals. The cast has been practicing at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Historic Downtown since July. “There are a few cast members who are so much like the characters they portray in real life that it's unbelievable,” White said. “And of course, some of the characters are such 'characters' in real life that I've split my side a few times laughing at them in rehearsals.” In addition to the show, guests will have dinner before. Tickets include the meal, wine and beer. Door prizes are provided to the table that solves the mystery first.

CAST MEMBERS Ashley Zarecor Gary Pike David Galloway Lisa Galloway Tom Thoeni Tim Lovett Amy Nizamoff Charles Harris Ilene Chavez Jon Poppell Dave Davenport Edwena Haney Paul Hetrick

Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.

IF YOU GO When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Where: John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road Tickets: the cost is $45 and tickets must be ordered as soon as possible. Purchase tickets at the Holiday Inn Express, 2102 N. Park Road; Regions Bank, 2303 Thonotosassa Road; or Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. Contact: Dodie White at (813) 927-0595 or Gail Lyons at (813) 967-6366

Here’s how it works: Participants first choose their background, from a field of flowers to a spooky science lab. Then they are able to take pictures or shoot videos in front of the green screen. They can add different subjects, such a car or animal, into an image or video using special software. Participants will be able to take the images home. “Kids get to create their own backdrop,” John Russell, youth services librarian at Bruton Memorial Library, said. “They can be leaning down to pet a horse or standing inside of a T.A.R.D.I.S.” Green screen automation is the same technology used that made George Clooney appear to float in space in the movie “Gravity” or Daenerys fly on the back of one of her dragons in “Game of Thrones.” Using this type of video manipulation allows a person to inject a subject into any scenario, no matter how magical or unrealistic. Russell said one of the many reasons people, and especially teens, seem to enjoy learning about green screens is because they get to be hands-on directors. THE HIVE

Green screens are one of the many media-driven facets of the The Hive, a collaborative “makerspace” of the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative. Bruton Memorial Library is one of several libraries to share its high-tech gadgetry and programs.

Since the beginning of the year, Bruton Memorial Library has been holding a high-tech program about once a month for patrons. Other programs include Lego robotics, circuitry kits and 3-D printing labs. “I work with our teens to see what they would like to do next and then request the Maker Lab from The Hive,” Russell said. “The Hive provides the equipment and helps [to teach] the class.” The Hive provides video and photography editing software and has a full-service recording studio available for anyone with a Hillsborough County library card.

IF YOU GO When: 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 Where: Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. Contact: (813) 757-9215

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 24

BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Rusty Pelican, 2425 N. Rocky Point Drive. The theme of the seminar is “When Two Become One: Stronger Together.” DURANT HOMECOMING DANCE 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall, 2301 W. Oak Ave. FUNDRAISER DINNER FOR PERU ORPHANAGE AND MISSION TRIP 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Cork United Methodist Church, 4815 Sam Allen Road. The menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread, drink and dessert. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for kids. Tickets can be purchased at the office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23. GARDEN FEST 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at McCall Park, 101 S. Collins St. Enjoy antique and plant vendors, food, music, jewelry, recycled art and more. For more information, email Rachel Troxell at info@plantcitymainstreet.org.

GOLF TOUNRAMENT FUNDRAISER 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Diamond Hill Golf Club, 13115 Sydney Road. The 22nd Annual Plant City Optimist Club/Plant City Recreation and Parks Department Golf Tournament benefits city youth sports programs. Registration starts at 11 a.m. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Walt Arnold at walt34@gmail.com or (813) 752-1602. LORETTA DOES ART CLASSES 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the 1914 High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St. Learn basic brush and blending techniques. The price is $25 per person. All ages are welcome. The skill level is for beginners. Register by calling (864) 838-9880. NFL PUNT, PASS AND KICK COMPETITION 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex, 2402 E. Cherry St. The competition is free and open to youths ages 6 to 15 years old. For more information, contact Program Manager Deborah Haldane at dhaldane@plantcitygov.com. SATURDAY SCHOLAR SERIES 10:30 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of the month at Trinity United Methodist Church, 402 W. English St. Learn about the best insurance plan for Medicare recipients. No reservations needed. STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR GIRLS COMPETITION 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at

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MADDEN 17 TOURNAMENT 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at Tavern 92, 3603 E. Highway 92. There will be PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. There is no entry fee. First place pays $75, and second pays $25. Facebook.com/ events/1688529768134895/

Strawberry Crest High School, 4691 Gallagher Road. YOUTH FISHING DERBY 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the pond located behind Plant City Stadium on Gordon Food Service Drive. The event is free and open to youths ages 5 to 15 years old. For more information, contact Program Manager Deborah Haldane at dhaldane@plantcitygov. com.

MONDAY, SEPT. 26

GREEN SCREEN OPEN LAB 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. How does a green screen work? Try it yourself. Drop in any time during this open lab to take a picture with the green screen and learn how to add backgrounds into photos and video. For children of all ages.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30

SIR HENRY’S HAUNTED TRAIL 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1; Friday, Oct. 7, to Sunday, Oct. 9; Friday, Oct. 14, to

Sunday, Oct. 16; Friday, Oct. 21, to Sunday, Oct. 23; Friday, Oct. 28, to Monday, Oct. 31, at 2837 S. Frontage Road, Plant City. Enjoy a spooky trail walk. Cost is $10 for a single trail; $20 for combo trails. Call Zach Glaros at (863) 944-0748, email SirHenrysHauntedTrail@gmail.com or visit SirHenrysHauntedTrail.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 1

14TH ANNIVERSARY BIKE FEST 5 to 9 p.m. at Union Station Depot, 102 N. Palmer St. Enjoy motorcycle stunts, live music and the second annual poker run. “A MENACING NIGHT AT THE MODERN MUSEUM” 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the John R. Trinkle Center, 2206 E. Cherry St. Enjoy dinner and a mystery play. Ticket proceeds benefit Bruton Memorial Library. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. The play begins at 7:30 p.m. DOVER ROD RUN 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Dover, 3223 N. Gallagher

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PLANT CITY FISH FRY 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Plant City, 405 W. Baker St. Tickets are $8. Proceeds benefit community ministries.

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IRIS GILLESPIE BOYETTE Iris Gillespie Boyette, 82, of Plant City, died Sept. 1, 2016. She is survived by her children, Diann Gillespie, of Mulberry, Karl Gillespie (Karen), of Plant City, and Paul Gillespie (Cindy), of Georgia; grandchildren, Annalisa Fowke (Chuck), Melisa Davis (Neville), Tamas Herédy, Carl Johnathon Crossen, Paula Gillespie, Gary Gillespie, Ryan Gillespie, Kerri Gillespie and Lori Cole; greatgrandchildren, Ashton Lockard, John Michael Herédy, Anna Mariah Herédy, Kristina Bennett, Kaitland Davis, Gabriel Herédy, Dylan Herédy, Elizabeth Griffin, Presley Cason, Cody Finley, Colton Finley, Garrison Gillespie, Madison Gillespie, Hunter Gillespie, Morgan Gillespie and Bailey Cole; and great-great-grandchildren, Penelope Rose Herédy, MaKenzie Ray Gillespie and Gracie Gillespie. A celebration of life was held Sept. 6, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Committal followed at Turkey Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

NETTIE LOUISE EVERS BYRD Nettie Louise Evers Byrd, 95, died Sept. 3, 2016, at Willow Springs Assisted Living in Spring Hill, Tennessee. She was born Feb. 12, 1921, in Alafia, Florida. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Plant City. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Springer (Chuck), Linda McLain (Jerry) and Sybil Wilkerson (Bruce); sons, Michael Meza (Mary) and Kenneth Byrd (Kandi); daughters-in-law, Carolyn Byrd and Debbie Breijo (Ron); 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren;

one great-great-grandchild; sister, Evelyn McCollum; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, J. Ralph Byrd; stepson, James R. Byrd Jr.; grandson, Jerry Don Byrd; parents, Avil and Mollie Evers; and brothers, Julius, Donald, Morris and Lloyd Evers. A celebration of life was held Sept. 12, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens in Plant City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a local Hospice organization or to Willow Springs Assisted Living Facility, 1040 Campbell Station Parkway, Spring Hill, Tennessee 37174. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

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Lisa Marie Losh Cowart, 50, of Plant City, died Sept. 6, 2016, at Brandon Regional Hospital. Born in Centralia, Illinois, she was the daughter of Johnnie and Rosetta Dunbar Losh. She loved to fish, travel, watch soap operas and spend time with her grandkids. She is survived by her parents; boyfriend, James Pugh; children, Sara Cowart, Rosetta Cowart and Richard Cowart; sister, Peggy Losh; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Melissa Cowart. A funeral service was held Sept. 9, at Haught Funeral Home in Plant City. Interment followed at Mt. Enon Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome. com.

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Merle Eudene (Gray) Fulghum, 93, of Plant City, died Sept. 7, 2016. She was devoted to reading her Bible daily and was a beloved charter member of Harmony Baptist Church. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her sons, Robert Fulghum (Janet), of Lakeland, Jimmie Fulghum (Wanda), of Eastover, North Carolina, and Timmie Fulghum (Patty), of Brandon; daughters, Sue Morris (Arnold), of Madison Heights, Virginia, Sandra Faye Catlin (Vance), of Plant City, Gloria Ann Ryan, of Joppa, Alabama, and Tammy Williams, of Plant City; brother, Johnny R. Gray, of Tampa; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward W. Fulghum; son, Ralph E. Fulghum; brother, Roy D. Gray; and parents, R.E. and Hattie Mae Gray. A funeral service was held Sept. 10, at Harmony Baptist Church in Plant City. Burial followed at Seffner Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.

Margie Leola Giddens, 80, of Plant City, died Sept. 8, 2016. Her presence touched many lives as she walked with God on Earth. Her family and friends feel blessed that God shared her with them. She is survived by her warm and loving husband of over 63 years, Charles Lacy (CL) Giddens; brothers, Robert Jay Ham (Laura) and John Thomas Ham (Brenda); daughter, Cynthia Giddens Brehme (David); son, Charles Michael Giddens (Bobbie); grandchildren, Alison Brehme, Aaron Miller, Derik Miller, Brianna Giddens Smith (Tom), Samantha Giddens, Trisha Stevens, Tyler Giddens and Leiti (Greg) and Michaela Giddens; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Lucas, Nathan, Avery, Beau and Olive. She was preceded in death by son, Charles Curtis Giddens; and great-granddaughter, Aurora. The family would like to thank all of the extended family and friends for their love and support during their time of need. They would also like to give sincere thanks to James and Jennifer Ryan and Allison Brehme for the extra efforts provided for the family. A celebration of life was held Sept. 13, at First Assembly of God in Plant City. The Rev. Daniel L. Braddock officiated. Committal followed at Oaklawn Cemetery, Plant City. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

GILDARO “GILY” ORTEGA GARCIA Gildaro “Gily” Ortega Garcia, 85, of Plant City, died Sept. 6, 2016. He was born April 28, 1931, in Michoacan, Mexico. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lafira Ortega; children, Bertha Urbina (Reynaldo), Gildardo Ortega (Lydia), Rolando Ortega, Enera Deluna (Juan), Juan Ortega and Javier Ortega; two brothers; three sisters; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother; and sister. A celebration of life will be held Sept. 10, at Hopewell Funeral Home in Plant City. Committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

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Guard, first serving as an enlisted man. He attended Florida National Guard OCS in Camp Blanding, receiving a commission as a second lieutenant. He rose through the ranks to major. He became a full-time National Guard technician and later converted to Active Guard Reserve status. He served in the 1/116 FA Sarasota and later commanded HHB 2/116 FA in Plant City on two occasions, later becoming the S3 for the battalion. He earned many military awards, including the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara for Artillery Officers. His passion for the Field Artillery never diminished. He is survived by his parents, Sally and Stanley Kneeshaw, of Blairsville, Georgia; daughter, Sarah Ann Ariyanfar, of Austin, Texas; former wife, Carol; and partner of many years, Greta. He was preceded in death by his brother, Greg. A memorial service will be held at a later date. His ashes will be spread on the artillery ranges at the Avon Park Bombing Range, Avon Park.

LINDA TOUCHTONE WALKER Linda Touchtone Walker, 69, died Aug. 27, 2016, in Lakeland. Born June 23, 1947, in Bartow, she was the daughter of the late Theron Crum and Jessie Marie (Dees) Touchtone. She worked for many years as the head of food service at Sunrise Christian School, in Lakeland. She is survived by her loving husband, Allen D. Walker, of Plant City; children, Lucinda Denise Ward, of Plant City, Danielle Keen (Elden), of Palm Coast, Timmy Joseph Basel and Krystal Rogers, both of Plant City; sisters, Tricia Touchtone Sowell (Robert), of Christiansburg, Virginia, and Sylvia Touchtone Putnam (Ben), of Auburndale; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, James Kenneth Ward; and brother, Gerald Wayne Touchtone. A funeral service was held Aug. 31, at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow.

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Plant City High alumni Scott Hammock and Rhett Rollyson keep Raider fans in the loop with weekly radio broadcasts. Award-winning section The Plant City Times & Observer’s Sports section was recognized with four Florida Press Association first-place awards Friday, Sept. 16. SPORTS FEATURE STORY “New Life, New Brotherhood” by Justin Kline Read it online at ow.ly/XLbX304ocii SPORTS SPOT NEWS STORY “Superbowl Saturday” by Justin Kline Read it online at ow.ly/lkHD304ocv6 SPORTS PAGE OR SECTION OUTDOOR & RECREATION “Thrill of the Hunt”

Punt, Pass & Kick this weekend The NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition is coming back to Plant City. From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex, 2402 E. Cherry St., youth ages 6 through 15 can test their football skills for free and compete for a chance to advance in the statewide, NFL-sponsored tournament. Winners will advance to the sectional round in Tampa in October. Participants must wear sneakers, not cleats, and flag football players can compete after their 8:30 a.m. game or before their 9:45 or 11 a.m. games. Registration may be done on event day or online in advance at PlantCityGov. com/558/Punt-Pass-KickCompetition.

Women’s Halloween softball tourney open for registration The annual Women’s Softball Halloween AllNight Classic Tournament is just over a month away, and the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department has opened registration. Teams are guaranteed three games in this slowpitch tournament, held at the Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex, 1500 S. Park Road. Prizes will be awarded in the main, second and third divisions. For players who wish to camp out at the event, electric and non-electric sites will be available at varying costs. All teams must register by Friday, Oct. 14, and the first game schedule will be released after Wednesday, Oct. 19. The cost is $300 per team. Registration forms can be downloaded at TeamSideline.com/ PlantCity and must be delivered to the Recreation and Parks Department administrative office, 1904 S. Park Road. For additional information, contact Deborah Haldane at (813) 659-4200 ext. 4302.

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very sports team has its “homers” and, deep down, most “homers” want their voices to be heard. The Plant City Raiders football team happens to have two who made that happen.

Scott Hammock and Rhett Rollyson, both Plant City High graduates, have taken their passion

for Plant City football and, with Hammock’s radio equipment, can be heard on the airwaves every Friday night the team is under the lights. Although Hammock and Rollyson do provide traditional play-by-play and color commentary, they pride themselves on being huge Raider fans who just happen to have an audience. SEE RADIO PAGE 13

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Plant City is on a tear this season, and there are plenty of reasons for that. Head coach Robert Paxia and the coaching staff have the Raiders playing well on offense, defense and special teams. And any doubts Plant City fans may have had about the team giving a sophomore running back the starting job this season have been erased. At the moment, Treshaun Ward’s numbers pop off of the stat sheet: 538 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 47 carries, good for 11.4 yards per attempt. If anyone was expecting this to happen before the season, it wasn’t Ward. “I thought I was fixing to start off slow,” Ward says. Ward was responsible for four of the team’s seven touchdowns in its 50-5 win against Strawberry Crest Friday, Sept. 16. Three came on the ground, going with his 101 yards and 11 touches, and one came on the opening kickoff of the second half — his last play before getting taken out for the rest of

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the game to stay fresh. While Crest and Brandon aren’t the toughest tests of a football player’s true skill, it’s hard to argue against Ward’s talent when looking at his season-opening performance against Armwood: 169 yards and two touchdowns scored on 16 attempts. Ward currently has an offer from East Carolina, but his dream school is Clemson. The Tigers’ lead back, Wayne Gallman, is a player after whom Treshaun Ward likes to model his own game. Although much of Ward’s work has happened beyond the front lines, he knows exactly who he should credit for making his stellar start possible. “My line is contributing to my yards and all that,” Ward says. “It’s teamwork.” SEE GAME PAGE 12

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Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but the Plant City Raiders look really good right now. The Raiders opened up district play with a 50-5 win over Strawberry Crest Friday, Sept. 16, in which Plant City was slowed only by a series of weather and referee-related delays. Even though Crest only managed to hang five points on Plant City, I can honestly say I saw things I liked from both teams. Crest, for example, looked better at sustaining drives than it did a couple of weeks ago when I watched the Chargers play Newsome. I don’t know if the team was more motivated against the Raiders — which, as both a crosstown rival and a district foe, would not be surprising — but the team looked more confident marching down the field. Heck, it managed to cross midfield on one of its own drives at least two or three quarters earlier than it did against the Wolves. SEE KLINE PAGE 12

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This is at least in part because someone has emerged from the running back committee as, in my opinion, the lead back. I really like the way Theo Williams has been playing this season. Undersized as he may be, he’s dangerous in space and treats every handoff or designed pitch like he wants to make the home-run play. As a fellow short guy, I salute both he and Plant City’s Tydre Ward for tearing defenses up. Plant City, meanwhile, flexed its muscles in all areas of the game. Running back Treshaun Ward played only one half plus one kickoff of

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now, since we did such a good job. We’re trying to do even better, come out with more energy before halftime. We just play each game, one game at a time. We’re taught not to look past, like, three games later. We’re focused on Lennard right now. What’s the most fun you and your brother, Brandon Myers, have ever had while playing football together? We mess around with each other in practice, on the sidelines and in the game, sometimes. It’s fun. What sport have you never played but want to? Basketball. I’m not good at it, really. I can’t control the ball for my life.

What adjustments did you make for the second half? That’s 35 unanswered points right there — you guys did something differently. With the running backs, we talked about what holes to hit, and it just opened up. Everything just opened up.

Is there any football position you’ve never played, but always wanted to try? It’s probably crazy but, sometimes, I wish I was kind of fat so that I could play o-line. It seems kind of cool. They’re tough and big and everything, and I could help my team out. Even though they don’t get a lot of credit, I think it would be kind of cool.

How are you guys going to build off of this one? I think, after our performance last week, we’re expected to do more

You’d like to be fat? I wish I was big, like, no one could mess with me, ever.

Between now and the end of your senior year, what do you want to accomplish? I want to get over 1,000 rushing yards in one season. How do you get hyped for a game? Before games, I listen to Alicia Keys. I don’t get hyped up. That really makes me nervous, so I listen to soothing stuff. What’s your advice to a kid who wants to play running back for the first time? You’ve got to be tough and determined. Running the ball, when you get hit hard, you’ve got to get back up, no matter how hard the hit is. You’ve got to have a high motor — just keep going.

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For the first three weeks of the season, the East Bay Indians looked solid: they jumped out to a 3-0 start, scoring no fewer than 24 points in each game. Friday, Sept. 16, Durant went to Gibsonton and put the clamps on that offense. After the teams went into the locker room for halftime — extended by an hour and one half, thanks to bad weather — the Cougars made all the right adjustments and scored 35 unanswered points, securing a 38-3 win. East Bay finished the game with 175 rushing yards between six runners, with quarterback Tanner Morris’ 50 yards leading the way. Lead back Anthony Hollingshed was held to just 31 yards on 11 carries — good for just 2.9 yards per touch. More good news for Plant City is that Durant’s offense beat East Bay in every way. Carlton Potter threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns, getting both Brandon and Cameron Myers over 100 yards with a touchdown apiece. Cameron Myers also tore it up on the ground, rushing for 147 yards and two scores.

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Hammock’s uncle, a former sound technician, taught him and his cousin, Matt Costine, how to use radio equipment at a young age. “We always had the stuff to play with,” Hammock says. “Since we were little kids, we always did our own little radio show for fun.” Before then, Hammock and Costine spent three years calling football games for Lake Gibson High. Although Hammock eventually left, Costine stuck around and still calls games on LGBravesRadio.com. “We started out in Lake Gibson and kind of worked the bugs out in those first three years,” Hammock says. “Now we know what equipment we need, how streaming works, all that stuff.” Hammock began doing the Plant City broadcasts last season, beginning in the playoffs, and set up in Plant City’s crowded press box to call the Raiders’ historic playoff run with Costine. The weekly coach’s show with former head coach Greg Meyer started around the same time. “We were able to, through a coaching contact (Costine) had last year, do the playoff games,” Hammock says. “They really liked what we did, so I reached out to Rhett on Facebook and said, ‘Hey, let’s do it, man.’ Here we are.” Rollyson is no stranger to the airwaves. He grew up listening to Al Berry and Dick Shiflett on WPLA in Plant City, which inspired him to get into the business in high school and at the University of Florida. At PCHS, Rollyson and Tampa Bay Times sportswriter Darek Sharp did a Thursday night football show and worked on the sidelines Friday nights. At UF, Rollyson worked on shows with Steve Spurrier, Lon Kruger and others in Gainesville’s sports radio scene. Although Rollyson eventually left the radio business, he knew he would have fun going back to work part time with Hammock — even if it meant trying out color commentary, which he had never done before. “For me, this is an outlet to do something I really like,” Rollyson says. “It’s fun. It’s always good to be down there, but it’s fun doing it in the press box … it’s a different style, but I like it.” Having known each other for many years — both men graduated from PCHS in 1989 — Hammock and Rollyson didn’t take long to build on-air chemistry. Hammock handles all of

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