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SAM ALLEN ROAD CONSTRUCTION BREANNE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
Last week, FDOT held an open house in Plant City to review the progress of the long-awaited Sam Allen Road Construction Project.
Local residents popped into the Bruton Memorial Library on Oct. 3 to take part in an open house for the Sam Allen Road Construction Project that has been underway for approximately one year. At the open house, Florida Department of Transportation team members from every branch of the project were on site to answer questions and walk people through the timeline of the project.
Sam Allen Road is being widened and reconstructed from west of SR 39A (Paul Buchman Highway) to east of Park Road. The improvements will change the road from the existing two lanes to a four-lane divided roadway with a raised median, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, offsite ponds and underground drainage. The open house ran from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and had a steady stream of attendees. John McShaffrey, community outreach manager, said they never know how many people will turn out but, with this particular project, they expected to see at least a decent attendance. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
‘OH, WHAT A FEELIN’!’ The 1969 Pinecrest High School Pilots, Florida Class C state champions, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic season Friday night. JUSTIN KLINE SPORTS/ASSOCIATE EDITOR
What a “feelin’” it was for the 1969 Pinecrest High School Pilots to win the school’s first — and only — state football championship 50 years ago. The high school may not exist anymore, but the Pilots’ historic Class C victory is far from being forgotten. Anyone at Durant High School for the Cougars’ game against Lakeland this Friday will see for themselves when the Pilots, their coaches and cheerleaders come out to celebrate the season’s golden anniversary. Many of the Pilots still live in the area and keep in close contact, often trading memories of their high school playing days. Donnie Johnson, who played fullback and middle linebacker, even has a scrapbook featuring newspaper clippings and other photos from that season, plus written game scores and more notes. He and teammate Richard Swilley, an offensive tackle, run Swilley Johnson Electric Inc. together from their Keysville Road office, just a minute or two down the road from Durant and not far from the original Pinecrest area. They recently got together with linebacker and running back Rob Sumner to talk about the season before the big day tomorrow. That season started with high hopes thanks to a talented team and chemistry the men say was more like a brotherhood than what most teams had then and have now. In Sumner’s case, that was literally true: getting to play on the same championship team as his older brother, Cliston, was a thrill for him. The Pilots spent much of their free time together, whether that involved working out in Pinecrest, fishing with head coach Blaine Turner and assistant coach Garrett Cagiano or going to camp in New Hampshire.
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Every senior on the team and some of the underclassmen had their own nicknames thanks to Cagiano. The Pilots were so close, in fact, that everyone in the program (besides the cheerleaders) shaved their heads before the season after a bet Turner made “snowballed”
into a team affair. Their shiny domes grace one of the pages of Johnson’s scrapbook. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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Santa Sled Fest returns Dec. 21.
Santa Sled Fest registrations open Plant City families are now able to pre-register for the annual Santa Sled Fest food and toy giveaway. Santa Sled Fest, hosted by the Plant City Black Heritage Inc. and Des’Aimes Social Club, serves hundreds of families every year with free stuff around Christmastime for those who sign up in advance. Groceries, turkeys, clothes, toys, bicycles and more will be given away at Marie B. Ellis Park, 601 E. Laura St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 21. Families can register for the event from now until Nov. 30 at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. Evers St., at the Planteen Recreation Center, 301 N. Dort St., or at 190 S. Bond St. Call Sharon Moody at 813-453-7134 or Dorothy Smith at 813-255-2694 for more information.
Violent robbery leads to pursuit through city A man is behind bars following a violent robbery that occurred Oct. 1. An elderly man had just returned to his home on Silvermoon Drive from grocery
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shopping around 2:29 p.m. when an unknown masked man, who was later identified as Melvin Denard Duekes, 30, approached him in his driveway and demanded he turn over his wallet. According to Plant City Police Department, Duekes pointed a semi-automatic firearm at the victim in an attempt to convince him to hand the wallet over. When the man refused he was pushed to the ground by Duekes, striking his head on the concrete. PCPD said Duekes demanded the wallet again and the victim still refused, so Duekes struck him in the head several times with the firearm before taking the victim’s wallet from his pant’s pocket and fleeing the scene in a black, four door Chevrolet Impala. The victim’s grandson was inside the residence during the incident and called 911 to report the robbery. PCPD officers spotted a vehicle matching the description within minutes and activated their emergency equipped to initiate a traffic stop. The report said the vehicle drove away at a high rate of speed and refused to stop for the officers, which resulted in a short vehicle pursuit. The Impala crashed into an uninvolved vehicle at the intersection of W. Grant St. and S. Collins St. and Duekes fled the crash on foot. Officers initiated a foot pursuit and repeatedly told Duekes to stop and surrender, which he refused to do. PCPD said
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Duekes ran into a shed in an effort to hide and officers surrounded the building. He was told again to surrender and finally complied. He was taken into custody and a Glock 19 pistol was located within the Impala, which had previously been reported stolen by the Cape Coral Police Department. The victim’s wallet was also recovered. Duekes was was placed under arrest and transported to the Orient Road Jail where he was charged with Robbery With a Firearm, Aggravated Battery With a Deadly Weapon on a Person Over 65 Years of Age, Resisting Officers Without Violence, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Wearing a Mask/Hood in Public, Theft From Person Over 65 Years of Age, Reckless Driving, Fleeing to Elude a Police Officer and Driving While License Suspended or Revoked.
Regional Medical Center, as a “patientfocused family medicine provider who emphasizes building relationships with her patients and working towards creating a personalized treatment plan.” She is certified in basic life support, advanced cardiovascular life support, pediatric advanced life support and neonatal resuscitation. Abid speaks both English and Urdu.
BayCare welcomes new doctor to Plant City Maryam Abid, D.O., has joined the BayCare Medical Group staff at 1601 W. Timberlane Dr. Suite 300 and is now accepting patients age 18 and older. BayCare describes Abid, who earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University and completed a family medicine residency at Ocala
Bank of Central Florida names PC resident VP Bank of Central Florida announced October 3 that James Garner has been installed as Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer. Garner, who lives in Plant City, will help the bank as a commercial lender in the local market. He has worked in banking since 2004 and previously worked at Plant City branches for SunTrust Bank and CenterState Bank. “We are excited to have James and his banking expertise and knowledge of the local market as we assist our commercial clients in Plant City,” Scott Folsom, Executive Vice President and Commercial Banking Executive, said.
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WELCOME TO THE PODCAST DISCOVERY SHOW
Three Plant City residents are making waves with their podcast, which acts as a “podcast book club” to help listeners fall in love with a wide variety of exemplary shows. Thousands of listeners tune in every month and their reach is only continuing to grow.
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There is always more to discover. This simple principle has guided three Plant City friends their entire lives. From their adventures in middle and high school to their voyage into adulthood, they’ve always been on the hunt for new and fascinating knowledge. Now they’ve successfully channeled their insatiable curiosity into a successful podcast that has earned a prestigious 4.5 out of 5 star rating for its conversational and informative content. In “The Podcast Discovery Show,” Zach Howe, Josh Howe and Kirk Griffin explore a different podcast every week, diving into what sets it apart and helping others find their new favorite binge. “I think it’s helped that we’ve known each other for so long,” Griffin said. “There’s this natural chemistry that comes from us being really good friends that helps make each episode feel like a conversation between us and the listeners. In a way, we’re like a podcast book club. At first we thought we might want to be a podcast review, but there’s so much negativity out there and we didn’t want to be a part of that. So we spend a lot of time combing through different podcasts and we only recommend things we like.” It all started several years ago when the they would often find themselves recommending podcasts to each other. They each have vastly different tastes and preferences, so they were able to quickly branch out and expand their knowledge on countless topics. Podcasts are reminiscent of the radio shows that once reigned supreme, but with much more freedom to focus in on very niche topics. If you have a passion, there undoubtedly is a podcast, if not a slew of podcasts, that fit that very interest.
Over the past several years, the platform has exploded worldwide and there are more than 30 million episodes available for download. Because of the nature of their jobs, they listen to podcasts all day long. In their free time, they’re listening to podcasts. They love them, they love what they bring into the world and they decided the wanted to help others fall in love with them, too. Whether it’s a popular podcast or an indie podcast, the trio will delve into its makeup and content and help shine a spotlight on shows many would miss in the more than 700,000 active podcasts lingering around the web. “It quickly became the highlight of our week,” Zach Howe said. “We have very different tastes, but all of us have a passion for discovery. It seems a lot of other people do too, because we’re really starting to get an audience behind us… one of the most rewarding things for me is when we talk about a podcast that’s doing amazing things, but that doesn’t have a huge following yet and they reach out later and thank us for helping highlight them. We love being able to help people find these super creative shows that are hiding among the hundreds of thousands of other podcasts out there.” Everything from true crime to The Bachelor, from nerd culture analysis to houseplants, goes under the microscope. Each episode features an overview of a show, focusing in on one specific episode, and then the trio share their thoughts. At the end of the episode, they share next week’s recommendation so their listeners can try it for themselves to see how their thoughts compare. Right now, PDS is averaging around 4,000 downloads per month from listen-
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ers across the globe and have expanded to an interactive Facebook group for their listeners to discuss other podcasts they like or even just random things in general they find interesting. The group also now has a bonus show they’re labeling “The Other Discovery Show,” or TODS, which is where they discuss non-podcast related things they’ve discovered that week. TODS comes out on Tuesdays and the main show comes out on Thursdays. Griffin said they’ve found there’s many listeners who just come for the TODS episodes, while others stick to the podcast rundowns. A majority are rapidly consuming both. “We saw the need for curation because of the pure amount of content that’s out there right now,” Zach Howe said. “We can do the legwork for people and find podcasts that are really doing something
unique, that are adding to the quality of this platform. Especially with having such three very different tastes on the mic, we have to find some excellent shows or else we won’t recommend them.” Though they’ve been at this for several years, the PDS is now quickly picking up steam. Six months ago, the trio decided to pour everything they had into transforming their fun hobby into a high-quality enterprise. They’ve attended podcasting conferences, gotten advice from podcast legends and are learning how to take the organic growth of their following and continue to engage with the masses. As for tips for those wanting to dip their toes in the world of podcasting, Griffin said the key to finding out what shows work for you truly is trial and error. He recommends you first pick a genre you know you would enjoy and then start scrolling through either the subgenres or the trending shows. Typically, unless the podcast is a miniseries, the first episode is not the strongest one. It will more than likely take a few tries before you
find one you enjoy, but he said once you’re hooked, you’ll never leave. If you take the time to subscribe to the PDS, you’ll hear little Plant City gems throughout many of the episodes. Strawberry town natives, the trio frequently talk about the community they all love — discussing their memories of working at Parkesdale or running around the Florida Strawberry Festival or even working on local farms — and hope one day they grow enough of a local following to be able to host a live show in town. They’re also on the hunt for local podcasts to highlight and are asking anyone who fits the bill to reach out. You can listen to The Podcast Discovery Show anywhere podcasts are featured including the Apple Podcast app, Spotify, Google Play, Youtube and more. A Patreon was also recently started for the show where they create exclusive content for their subscribers, which they call Podcast Discovery Shorties. “This is the thing I go to bed thinking about and this is the thing I wake up thinking about,” Griffin said. “This is our passion and we absolutely love making it. We hope our listeners continue to enjoy it, too.” Courtesy photos
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME 1700 block of North Park Road Battery: This complainant reported that while attending a juvenile sporting event, she became involved in a verbal altercation that quickly turned physical.
SHED SHENANIGANS 1100 block of East Alabama Street Burglary of a structure: This victim told officers a generator, two weeders and an edger were stolen from his outdoor shed.
SEPT. 29 SOUND THE ALARM 1100 block of North Merrin Street Criminal mischief: Officers responded to an active alarm at a residence at the above location. Once they arrived, the homeowner told them the rear door to the home was damaged from an attempted forced entry.
OCT. 1 SET UP FOR FAILURE 1000 block of North Gordon Street Theft: This woman told officers that on the night of Sept. 30, an unknown suspect stole her silver Saturn Vue, which she had left her keys in.
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RECOVERED GUN 1 Police Place Supplement (Recovered S-0): PCPD received a teletype that Lakeland Police Department recovered a Taurus .40 cal that had been reported stolen. When they ran the serial number they discovered it had been reported stolen on Dec. 19, 2017, from Plant City.
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MYSTERIOUS ENCOUNTER 200 block of West Alexander Street Uttering counterfeit bill: This complainant reported that at 11 a.m. at the above listed location, a man walked into the restaurant and ordered $10.38 worth of food. He used a counterfeit $50 bill to pay for the meal. When he received the change from the cashier, he left the restaurant without taking the food he ordered. The complainant wanted the incident documented and signed a waiver.
ZOOMIN’ TO JAIL Alexander Street/ East Timberlane Drive DUI arrest: A traffic stop was conducted for a vehicle that was driving 63 mph in a 40 mph zone. The driver was evaluated and arrested for Driving Under the Influence. SLEEP IT OFF Timberlane Drive/ Country Club Court DUI arrest: A man was found passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle. Unfortunately for him, the vehicle was sitting running in the middle of the roadway. The driver was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.
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PCHS STUDENTS’ ART TO BE DISPLAYED FOR REFLECTIONS PROGRAM Plant City High School and the Arts Council of Plant City are bringing students’ work to the Mercantile downtown from Oct. 15-19.
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Plant City residents can soon see how creative local high schoolers are when the annual Reflections Art Program starts up next week. The program, a movement created by National PTA in 1969, encourages students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade to “explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life,” according to the National PTA website. Plant City High School students are no strangers to the Reflections event. The school has partnered with the Arts Council of Plant City since 2014 to empower creative Raiders by giving their work a bigger audience with exhibits and displays around
town in locations such as the Trinkle Center at Hillsborough Community College and the Mercantile store downtown. This year, that means once again displaying the students’ submissions in a gallery at the Mercantile for five days next week. “The Arts Council of Plant City views this as an opportunity for students at the high school level to explore their creative internal talent and bring it to life in the presence of their peers,” Arts Council President Marsha Passmore said. Reflections is a national contest where students — typically more than 300,000 per year, per National PTA — enter their work in contests at the local, district, regional, state and national levels with the chance to have their work shown first at National PTA’s Convention and Expo each June and then in a traveling exhibit on display throughout the year. Each year has a different student-selected theme, and this school year’s theme is “Look Within.”
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PCHS students’ artwork is displayed in a gallery around town every year.
Students can work in a variety of mediums for the contest. This year’s categories are dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts (2D and 3D). It’s not unusual for PCHS students to submit entries in all six categories, though there aren’t any music composition or dance choreography entries this year. The high school’s art department has typically given students time during school hours to work on their submissions, even implementing entire “work day” periods during the week. “We are thankful for our teachers who help push their students to enter or even make it a class assignment,” PCHS PTSA President Di Lott said. “Sometimes you don’t really know what you are capable of until someone encourages you.” Last year, according to PCHS Reflections Chair Kristine Trottier, 19 students were awarded at the school’s own ceremony. Eleven of them moved on to the county competition. Five county competitors moved on to the state level and received Awards of Merit. Trottier said 45 students have entered this year’s Reflections competition. “One thing I really enjoy doing is working with the kids and watching them express their interests and individuality putting all this artwork together,” Trottier said. “I’m really impressed with the quality and the amount of talent these kids have at a high school level.” The Mercantile, located at 208 S. Collins St., will have the PCHS students’ Reflections submissions on display from 12 to 6 p.m. Oct. 15 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 16-19.
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What set this open house apart from so many of the others FDOT holds was that it was held after the start of the project. Usually, FDOT comes in to let people know what to expect first. This time around, homeowners in the area and commuting residents could actually see the work in progress and thus had many questions about the nature of the work. “A lot of these people have lived here a long time and are glad to finally see some improvements to this road,” McShaffrey said. “Usually with these types of projects, there’s not much objection. It’s been talked about for so long and people have just been waiting for it to finally start. Now they’re seeing some of the clearing and the progress and most of their questions are about the specifics of what we are doing. So they come in and look around and ask questions and we’re able to show them on a map exactly where this storm water pond is going and precisely how the road is being aligned. Hopefully everyone leaves with all of their questions answered.” Once the project is completed, it will take some of the final steps of the decades-old plan to
circle the heart of Plant City in a four-lane loop. Sam Allen Road is owned by Hillsborough County, not the city, but FDOT has worked with the county, the City of Plant City and CSX to ensure it is closely coordinated. The need for an expansion of the road is long overdue and falls in line with the estimated road usage along the area over the next several years. FDOT predicted Sam Allen Road would have approximately 14,700 cars on its roadway by 2020 and about 27,700 cars by 2036. The estimated completion date for the project is the summer of 2021 and, as a whole, the project will cost $23.2 million to bring to life, according to FDOT. Initial work began in November of 2018 on the two-mile stretch of roadway. Right now, the largest inconvenience from the project is the closing of the Buchman Highway and Sam Allen Road intersection. On the night of Sept. 15, crews officially shut down the intersection and began work. They are expected to continue to keep it shut down until late November. To streamline the process, CSX is coming in to replace the railroad tracks during the closing. They’ll also add new crossing gates and other necessary improvements to the area.
Buchman Highway (SR 39A) through-traffic is currently being detoured to Alexander Street (SR 39), using Monroe and Franklin streets. Sam Allen Road (CR 580) through-traffic is being detoured via Alexander Street (SR 39), Franklin and Monroe streets, Buchman Highway (SR 39A), N. Frontage Road and Park Road. There are several detour signs in place to guide commuters through the area and McShaffrey said FDOT is aware of the inconvenience having such a long shutdown is causing. He said commuters should expect heavier than normal traffic during the closure, but added that most of the local residents he’s spoken to have accepted the change. “The biggest impact for sure is that particular intersection shutdown,” McShaffrey said. “Someone today said they go to church just down the road and because of the closed intersection they have to go all the way around to drive half a mile down the road. But they also said they understand this is necessary. It’s not a problem, it’s an inconvenience. That seems to be the general take on the matter. I think when they understand why we’re doing it and why we have to do it that way. We hope to have it reopened by Thanksgiving.” There are also lane closures on Sam Allen Road from east of Paul
Photos courtesy of FDOT.
Buchman Highway to Park Road from Oct. 7-12. Flagging operations are in place to ease traffic. If you were unable to attend the meeting but would like information about the project, email the department at roadwork@dot. state.fl.us.
This project is widening Sam Allen Road from west of Paul Buchman Highway to east of Park Road, transforming the current two-lane rural road to a four-lane divided roadway with a raised median, curb and gutter, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, underground drainage pipes and off-site ponds.
Photos courtesy of FDOT.
Detour Map for Closure of Sam Allen Road and Paul Buchman Highway.
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LIBRARY HOSTING MEG SCOTT EXHIBIT
“Faces, Places and Things” painted by the Plant City resident are displayed on Bruton Memorial Library’s art wall throughout October. JUSTIN KLINE SPORTS/ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Meg Scott may be quick to describe herself as a “rank amateur” in the world of painting, but her passion for it is evident in her work. “I worked my entire life and now that I’m retired, I really enjoy relaxing and learning,” Scott said. “I’m self-taught. I took a class here and there when I had time but this is the first time in my life I’ve had time to do it. Plant City residents can see for themselves this month at Bruton Memorial Library, as Scott has
donated a number of paintings to the library’s art wall to display for October’s featured artist exhibit. “I just appreciate (Bruton) giving me a chance to get someone to see them,” Scott said. Scott, who has been painting on and off since 1985, is a writer by nature. She’s taught English at Hillsborough Community College’s Brandon campus and in Texas, was a USO tour director and worked as a reporter in Texas and Florida. Those who read the Tampa Tribune may remember Scott as a community columnist. She has spent more time in the last decade honing her skills with a brush and canvas than
ever. Though watercolors are her favorite medium to work with, she’s not opposed to painting with other materials. Scott also has a variety of oils, acrylics and pastels on the wall. Her two favorite things to paint are people and animals. Scott, who does take commission requests, usually works with pastels as opposed to watercolors when making a portrait. Some of the portraits on display depict people and animals prominently in her life. One painting is of her daughter and her daughter’s dog, and another shows her beloved 15-year-old Yorkshire terrier, Winston, whom Scott and her
husband rescued last November. Though Scott isn’t as high up on landscape art, she can’t help but paint a scene if she comes across a place she happens to love. One landscape on the art wall, for example, shows a daytime scene from Texas with her truck in the foreground.
Anyone interested in having their work featured on Bruton’s art wall can apply for a spot by contacting Library Services Associate Angel House at ahouse@plantcitygov.com.
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DOCTOR’S NOTE: “DO YOU HEAR THAT?” The most common misconception about tinnitus is that people believe it’s a condition all on its own, when in fact, it’s actually a symptom that could be related to an array of underlying health issues.
Have you ever sat in a silent room and suddenly heard a ringing sound? You checked to see if it was your phone or a timer going off, but after searching around you just couldn’t seem to find out where the sound was coming from. If this narrative sounds familiar, you may have what is called “tinnitus.” This very common symptom is defined as the subjective perception of sound in the absence of external sound. The most common misconception about tinnitus is that people believe it’s a condition all on its own, when in fact it’s actually a symptom that could be related to an array of underlying health issues. Some of the most common conditions tinnitus is associated with are: hearing loss, Meniere’s disease, hyperacusis, ear wax/infections and vestibular diseases. There are many different perceptions of sound that someone may experience, besides ringing. Due to the fact that every
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The 2019 Greater Hillsborough County Fair kicks off next Thursday, Oct. 17, for two weekends filled with excitement and entertainment. STAFF WRITER
As Florida slips fully into fall, Hillsborough County prepares to host its annual carnival at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. This year, the theme is “Let the Good Times Grow” and the fair will emphasize the many aspects of agriculture that make Tampa Bay so unique. To rev up anticipation for the event, the fair is introducing a new ambassador, Farmer Sydney, who will travel to local schools to deliver seeds and teach children how to plant their own personal gardens. This year, local children have the opportunity to join Farmer Sydney’s Kids Club at the fairgrounds, which will come with an opportunity to meet Farmer Sydney, a fair food treat, a pumpkin and a hay ride. The livestock shows, more than 800 animals on display and competing in a variety of show rings, market shows and sales, a horse show and a Soil and Water Conservation plant auction will rekindle a passion for agriculture for many in the community and offer a chance for local growers and animal enthusiasts to show off their skills in friendly competitions. Everything from dairy and beef cattle to rabbits, goats, pigs and more will be on site. Attendees can check out the animals during the day and enjoy the sights of the impressive shows. This year, the plant show is Oct. 19 and the horse show is Oct. 20. Some fair classics like the Robinson’s Racing and Swimming Pigs and the Firefighter show, where firefighter Neal Snyder puts young volunteers through training, will return. The Family Thrill Circus will also return for feats of strength and agility that will be fun for the whole family. The annual FFA night is held Thursday, Oct. 24, and will feature competitions designed to showcase agricultural skills. All FFA members are welcome to attend. One of the more unique events at the fairground is the much-anticipated rodeo, which is held Oct. 18 and 19. The event will feature bronco riding, barrel racing, bull riding and world-famous rodeo clown Hollywood Harris. It is sure to pack the grandstands, so get there early if you plan to attend. The East Hillsborough County Historical Society will highlight the history of agriculture in the area with cane grind-
ing, syrup boiling, a cowboy camp, a six-shooter gallery, storytelling and tool demonstrations. The Hometown Hillsborough building will also feature this year’s Rancher Roundup, 4H cooking competition and the Cattlewoman’s Cook-Off. The Demolition Derby is Oct. 27 and will draw large crowds as everything on wheels crashes into each other until only one is left standing and declared the champion. The Truck and Tractor Pull is the featured grandstand event on Oct. 25 and 26. Grandstand events are $10 following paid admission to the fair and the tickets can be purchased in advance at HillboroughCountyFair.com, or you can get a discount code from one of the cooperating merchant locations. With a code, your admission to the fair is free. A list of cooperating merchant locations and online sales are available online as well. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening, the fair will also feature a haunted hayride through the woods. Due to last year’s success, the Hillsborough County Fair is bringing back its STEAM (STEM plus) area, which features educational displays and competitions in science, technology, engineering and math. The entertainment pavilion is the perfect place to go to see some talented members of the community, including Born Lonesome featuring local artist Royce Burt, local churches for the Gospel Jam, the children’s pageant on Oct. 19 and the baby parade on Oct. 27. If you wish to get in on the adventurous rides you can pick up an armband each day for $20. Discounted Ride Armbands can be purchased online for only $15 by going to the website. This year for the first time the fair is offering a Megapass, which includes unlimited admission and unlimited rides during the entire fair. Dollar Days are Oct. 17 and 24, where fair admission is discounted to $1 and each ride is $1. Gate tickets for regular adult admission is only $7, students K -12 are $5, seniors are $4 and kids age 5 and under are free. The fair will run Oct. 17-20 and Oct. 24-27. See HillsboroughCountyFair.com for pricing information. OneBlood will park its Big Red Bus outside the main gate every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Donate blood, save a life and get one free admission ticket to the fair.
Anyone interested in growing their gardening skills is invited to take part in a five-part Community Gardening series at HCC. BREANNE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
Local garden enthusiasts are invited to a Community Gardening series that’s kicking off this Saturday at HCC. The UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County will host the five-part educational event and combine classroom sessions with in-the-garden training at the Plant City campus of HCC, 1206 N. Park Road. Each session is only $5 per person and you can register in advance on Eventbrite or bring cash to the door the day of. The proceeds will be donated to the Tampa Bay Community Garden Coalition so that a variety of community gardens throughout the area can continue to blossom. “I really think that the entire idea of a community garden is a great thing,” Lynn Barber, Florida-Friendly Landscaping Agent, said. “They’ve been in existence for years and years, but to me it helps bring an area together. People used to hang out on front porches and this kind of acts as a similar experience. It offers a place for the community to gather, to discuss their lives and to learn from each other.” One of the many benefits of community gardening is the fact that you don’t have to own property to grow your own food or flowers. The plots are available for a small fee and you can garden to your heart’s content surrounded by others who share your passion. Barber said they decided to try and cover a wide range of topics when laying out their schedule for the event. Everything from vegetable and insect knowledge to an in-depth look at composition will be dis-
cussed. She said the courses are arranged so someone with zero gardening knowledge will enjoy it as much as a Master Gardener. “I hope that regardless of if they come to one session or all of them, that everyone learns something and that they’re more confident in their ability to do gardening,” Barber said. “If they’re a first-timer to Extension and UF then maybe they’ll take more of our workshops, and I truly hope thy make more friends and find a community in their local garden.”
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‘ALAFIA WONDERS’ RETURN TO THE FOOTBALL FIELD
Players, coaches and cheerleaders from the 1969 Pinecrest High School Pilots football team will remember their championship season on Friday night during Durant’s home game. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
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“You couldn’t get 20 people to do that now for any amount of money,” Sumner said. “You might could get them to dye their hair blue or something, but not that.” Back then, the Pilots would play in eightgame regular seasons before moving on to the playoffs. Pinecrest finished with a 6-3 record in 1969 — most notably including a 7-6 win over a strong Fort Meade team — but managed to make it to the playoffs. “I remember when Turner would keep looking at who won and who lost every week to see if we were climbing up in the polls to be able to play for a district championship,” Johnson said. “I remember watching him really paying attention to how close we were getting. Finally, it happened. We moved up.” Getting to the postseason created a buzz beyond the PHS community. Neighboring high schools, including crosstown rival Turkey Creek, came out to Pinecrest’s pep rally to support the Pilots before their district game at Alva (near the Fort Myers area). The newspapers started referring to the school as Tampa-Pinecrest, which wasn’t exactly accurate but still was a sign that the team was on to something big. The team even got a bus upgrade for that trip: instead of its usual school buses, they were able to get nicer Greyhounds for the trek south. “The community support was just tremendous,” Sumner said. “The whole community was buzzing like you see when the Rays are in the playoffs, or the Lightning. How the whole community’s abuzz, that was what the Pinecrest community was like and it was just a thrill for everybody.”
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This weekend, Florida USSSA Baseball will host its Suncoast Fall State Warm-Up tournament at the Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex, Mike Sansone Park and the MLK fields next weekend. Games start between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Global Sports Alliance Florida will host a Florida Gulf Coast League tournament on multiple fields at the Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex and Mike Sansone Park. Games start between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Oct. 19 and 20. Also coming to Plant City next weekend is the Haunted House 10K Relay Race and Lap Race. This run, hosted by U.S. Road Running, will use the Ellis-Methvin Park walking trail from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Oct. 19. Relay teams can sign up for $50, while
Alva had a reputation for being a tough out for anybody, but the Pilots came prepared and picked up a 31-6 win in which Johnson’s running played a huge role. But he remembers another moment from the game, in which he was playing defense, fondly. “I was playing middle linebacker and the center came out of their huddle first and came up,” Johnson said. “He actually picked the ball up and moved the ball. One of our guys, Melvin (Jones), he hollered, ‘Hit him! Hit him!’ So I rolled him up. He rolled back towards the huddle. Crowd went crazy because they knew I was fixing to get a penalty for being stupid, but (Alva) actually got the penalty because he moved the ball. So that was a highlight for me that night, being able to roll the center up. It worked out good, luckily.” That set up a state championship clash in Plant City at Schneider Stadium, which is now part of the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds, against the Liberty County Bulldogs of Bristol. “The day of the game, our assistant coach got several of us out on the basketball court,” Sumner said. “Eight or 10 of us. He was telling us how much they loved us, how much our head coach loved us and he would do anything for us… he said ‘If you knew how much that guy cared about you, you’d go out there and get him a state championship tonight.’ You could simultaneously see eight or 10 tears drop on that court. It was really emotional.” Johnson’s performance in the district title game set Sumner up for a highlight night of his own. Sumner was strictly a linebacker for the team until the eighth game of the season, when an injury forced the coaches to play him at running back as well, and he continued to do so through-
out the playoffs. Liberty County, according to Johnson and Sumner, had heard about what Johnson did to Alva and keyed on him for the entire game — which helped Sumner run for 153 yards. “I know it’s kind of cliché to credit your offensive line, but there were some gigantic holes,” Sumner said. “I sometimes would get 10 yards before I’d get touched. They made it easy for me. But the overall effort of the team, that gets credit for that. I couldn’t have done that without these guys.” The Pilots ran their way to a 25-14 win over the Bulldogs in front of hundreds of cheering fans in Plant City. Emotions ran high throughout the group of tough young men — soon to be dubbed the “Alafia Wonders” by the newspapers — as they celebrated the win and tried to process the magnitude of what they had just done. “I had the most fun playing that game,” Swilley said. “The adrenaline was going and the guy in front of me, I could just handle him however I wanted to. It was just a fun game and being the emotional guy I was — still am — when we won the game and got in the locker room, our principal, John Bridges, looked over at me and said, ‘What’s the matter with you?’ I was crying. I was so pumped up I said, ‘You ever won a state championship before?’” Most of the 22 players and eight cheerleaders plan on coming to the high school for the event, as do Turner and Cagiano. Those at the game will be recognized for their efforts, as will Cliston Sumner and Mike Daniels, who have since passed away. Any PHS alumni in the stands are asked to wear their old school’s colors, red and white, to the game. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. and the plan is to conduct a small ceremony for the team between the first and second quarters of the game.
solo runners can sign up for $29 (10K) or $24 (5K). Awards will be given out to the top runners and for the best team costume. Medals will also be given out. To sign up, visit runsignup.com/Race/ FL/PlantCity/FLHauntedHouse10KRelayandHauntedHouse10KLapRaceEllisMethvinPark.
per player and that covers 18 holes, cart fees, range balls, a meal and awards. There will be prizes awarded for a putting contest, two long-rive holes and two closest to the pin holes, plus door and raffle prizes. Anyone interested in being a hole or tournament sponsor can also still get in on that action if they wish to help. Registration forms are available at the Plant City Optimist Club website, from any Plant City Optimist Club member or from the front desk at the Recreation and Department administrative office, 1904 South Park Road (call 813-6594255). For more information, contact Walt Arnold at walt34@gmail.com or 813-7521602, or contact Jeb Hicks at papajeb56@ gmail.com or 813-727-1204.
Sign up for Optimist/Rec & Parks golf tourney The annual Plant City Optimist Club/Plant City Recreation and Parks Department Golf Classic returns Oct. 19 at Diamond Hill Golf Club, 13115 Sydney Dover Road, Dover. The annual tourney raises money to help youth programs run by both the city and the Optimists. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the four-person scramble shotgun start is at 1 p.m. The cost is $75
1969 PINECREST PILOTS Players: Mike “Hopper” Daniels Cliston “Smokey” Sumner Rob “Slick” Sumner Earl “Crow” Cook Reggie “Rags” Flagg Sam “Groundhog” Coward Bobby “Tree” Sanders Melvin “Twinkle Toes” Jones Raymond “Moose” Cullins Billy “Hammer” Hamilton Mike “Perry” Mangum Ronnie “Mary” Wimberly Mike “Frog” Green Wayne Dasinger Richard Swilley Donnie Johnson Carl Howell Joey Harris Lloyd Sanders Ronnie Greer Tim Hunter Randy Hiscock Head Coach: Blaine Turner Assistant Coach: Garrett Cagiano Cheerleaders: Katy Corbett Wanda McBride Shelly Hendry Cindy Neal Debra Seder Rita Hewitt Davene Phillips Sandy Swilley
SCHS XC AT GATOR INVITE Strawberry Crest’s cross country teams competed in the Land O’ Lakes Gator Invite at Crews Lake Park on Oct. 5. The girls finished with 256 points to place ninth overall in team competition. Paige Reagan’s time of 21:56.60 was the best of all SCHS runners and she placed 18th overall in the race. Kristina Chavez, who recorded a time of 23:55.60, was the next Charger to finish and placed 49th overall. Colin Rockway led the Chargers in the boys race with a 25th-place finish in 18:16.60. The next-fastest Charger was Gabriel Rosales, who finished in 19:25.30 to place 63rd.
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Celebration vs. Durant, 7 p.m. Plant City vs. Bartow, 7 p.m. Kathleen vs. Strawberry Crest, 7 p.m. (District tournament at Strawberry Crest)
4A district meets
OCT. 10
NOV. 4 4A regional meets
Plant City vs. Jefferson
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OCT. 17 District championship final at Strawberry Crest, 7 p.m. OCT. 23 Class 6A regional tournament quarterfinals OCT. 29 Class 6A regional tournament semifinals NOV. 5 Class 6A regional tournament finals
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NOV. 9 Class 6A state tournament semifinals
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OCT. 1 Plant City 3, Kathleen 0
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The first of three consecutive crosstown rivalry matchups brings the Plant City Raiders to Strawberry Crest on a night where both teams will look for a much-needed break. Both the Raiders and Chargers are coming off of shutout losses from their Oct. 4 games: Plant City hosted Armwood and took a 35-0 loss while Crest went to Wharton and lost, 48-0. Armwood held Plant City to exactly 100 yards of total offense and picked off Makenzie Kennedy twice, with Jalil Core returning one of those 35 yards for a defensive touchdown. The Hawks also
blocked a field goal attempt and scooped up a fumble for a 31-yard return. The Raiders defense did have its moments in the game, such as Latarus Wanser’s interception of a Cam’ron Ransom pass and Tanner Gibbs forcing his second fumble in three games, but it ultimately couldn’t stop Armwood from scoring 28 points between the second and third quarters to build a much more comfortable lead than the 7-0 score after the first quarter. At Wharton, the Wildcats scored 41 of their 48 points in the first half and went run-heavy the entire game. Pete Stuart completed four of seven pass attempts against the Chargers, but three of those catches were for touchdowns. On the ground, the Wildcats had
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Crest, meanwhile, hopes to maybe get some of its earlyseason groove back with a game against familiar faces. Perhaps no face on the PCHS roster is more familiar to many of the Chargers than Kennedy, who started at quarterback for Crest last season. Plant City and Crest now each have five losses on their overall records and no district wins yet, though that will obviously change for one of these teams on Friday night. The win will likely put either team in a tie with Durant for third place in the district standings, unless the Cougars manage to pull off an upset win over Lakeland at home.
three different players score touchdowns and two (Stuart and Ben Williams) each rushed for 70 or more yards. The Wharton defense forced and recovered three fumbles, but Crest’s offensive line only gave up one sack on the evening. Crest did not post any of its stats from the Wharton game to MaxPreps.com. With the way Lakeland and Bloomingdale are playing this season, plus its own five losses, a return to the playoffs is looking less likely for Plant City. The good news for the Raiders, in a manner of speaking, is that their remaining three opponents have five combined wins this season. The gauntlet of the first seven weeks is over and, whether or not a playoff spot materializes, there’s at least the Battle for the Redman Cup later this month for them to Reagan Ealy picks up yardage. look forward to.
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DURANT VS. LAKELAND, 7:30 P.M. Last week, Durant and Lennard duked it out to a 15-0 final at Cougar Path that went the Longhorns’ way. The game was much closer than the score suggests — Durant trailed 7-0 until the fourth quarter and executed several big plays in crucial situations — but the Cougars’ third and fourth-down aggressiveness didn’t pay off in the end and they couldn’t be the one area team to avoid a shutout loss that evening. This week will only get more difficult for Durant with the undefeated Lakeland Dreadnaughts coming to town. Lakeland is coming off of a 42-6 win over Centennial that, like almost all of their wins in 2019, they quickly took control of and never eased off the gas pedal. It’s by far the toughest matchup on Durant’s schedule. Also, the game will include a special 50th anniversary celebration of Pinecrest High School’s Class C state championship win, featuring many of the “Alafia Wonders” and their coaches.
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Jeans, wine, cheese, cast iron skillets — what do these things have in common? They all get better with age, and so can you. I recently took an online survey for my health insurance to see what my “biological age” is. It took me through a series of questions to determine the “actual” age of my body — not how many birthdays I’ve had. Our chronological age is our age based on our birthdate and is not something we can change. Biological age, however, refers to how old a person “seems.” Our biological age is often different from our chronological age. Though genetics are considered, our biological age is largely determined by our lifestyle. Habits like sleep patterns, nutrition, exercise, stress levels and, yes, even our relationship status, are contributing factors. While we cannot do anything about the number of candles on our birthday cake each year, we can improve our biological age by making a few small changes. Manage stress. Everyday stressors like work, raising kids and financial issues can really take a toll on our immune system. It can also slow our metabolism and store fat. We may not be able to minimize the amount of stress in our lives, but we’ve hopefully gained the wisdom to know how to manage it. Any activity you enjoy can be a good stress buster, whether it is guided mediation, massage, crafting, reading, yoga or going for a run. Maintain a healthy diet. Limit simple carbohydrates and processed sugars. Even small amounts can dehydrate skin and cause wrinkles. Drink plenty of
water to stay hydrated and eat foods that are high in antioxidants, like fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains. Move. As we age, bones weaken and muscles lose strength and flexibility. Thirty minutes per day, five days a week is all you need to start turning back the clock. Sleep. Stick to a schedule that allows for seven to eight hours of sleep each night so you’ll have lots of energy the following day. A good night’s rest also gives your skin a youthful glow. Going to sleep and waking at the same time every day will set your body’s internal clock and you‘ll begin to wake naturally without the irritating sound of an alarm. Relationship status can also have an impact on biological age. Studies show that people in healthy relationships and happily married couples tend to have higher bone density and are even less likely to develop heart disease. We have all experienced meeting someone who seems much younger or older than their actual age. I’d prefer to be mistaken for the former.
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Mario Williams is pretty close to being a young man who needs no introduction. The No. 3 wide receiver in the national class of 2021, according to ESPN, Williams is becoming one of the most sought-after offensive players in the country thanks to his blend of skill, speed and athleticism. He’s also a baseball state champion who can cover more ground defensively in center field than most high schoolers and, of course, steal a base in the blink of an eye. What are you looking for in a college program? First off, academics. Then, do they have a quarterback and do they throw the ball? Are they gonna let me play baseball, too? Really, I’m looking for what we’ve got here. What do you want to major in? I think I want to do business and start my own, like a sports business because I like sports and I’ve always been playing my whole life.
to be myself and get better out there in the outfield, swinging the bat and progressing out here on the football field.
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So what was it about baseball that made you treat it like more than just an offseason sport to stay in shape for football? I was pretty good when I was young. I could throw the ball. I was fast. I could run everybody down. I could hit. When I played 8U, the coach would throw to us and I could hit the ball to the gate. I was like, “I could be pretty good at this.” Baseball is not easy. Kids on the football team joke around like, “Oh, I can hit a home run.” Nah, man. When you’ve got somebody throwing 90 miles an hour at you, you’re gonna be scared. I’ve been swinging a lot this past summer. I played a lot of summer ball and worked in football. I was playing in a wood bat tournament and hit a home run. I’ve been swinging it pretty good.
What’s the proudest moment of your football career? My sophomore year. My freshman year, everybody was like “Mario’s good, Mario’s good.” My sophomore year, I really got to see myself progress and get better. Then it was like, “Dang, Mario, you can be something.” Stuff started coming in. My cousin, Larry Hodges, he went to Miami and was a top recruit. I was like, “Dang, he’s on ESPN, I want to do that.” So I started working hard to make sure I got there.
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JOB FAIR OCTOBER 16, 2019
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to noon HCC is pleased to invite the public to the 2019 Job Fair. This is a free event for any job seekers to attend. Bring a copy of your resumé and dress in business attire.
Trinkle Center 1206 N. Park Road Plant City, FL 33563 For more information, email Sabrina Kurtz from the Plant City Career Resource Center at skurtz2@hccfl.edu or visit hccfl.edu/jobfairs.
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September 2019 real estate transactions four bedrooms, two baths and 2,854 square feet of living area. The home at 3216 Magnolia Meadows Drive sold Sept. 5 for $240,000. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,505 square feet of living area. OAK CREST The home at 2903 Oak Crest Drive sold Sept. 13 for $379,900. Built in 1971, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 3,719 square feet of living area.
September 2019 sales information was obtained from the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser. BLAIN ACRES The home at 1005 Oakland Heights Ave. sold Sept. 16 for $135,000. Built in 1961, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,014 square feet of living area. CHERRY PARK The home at 1303 N. Palm Drive sold Sept. 10 for $184,900. Built in 1957, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,425 square feet of living area. COUNTRY HILLS The home at 4739 Bloom Drive sold Sept. 10 for $180,100. Built in 1997, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,507 square feet of living area. The home at 4656 Copper Lane sold Sept. 13 for $180,000. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,246 square feet of living area. The home at 4609 N. Country Hills Court sold Sept. 17 for $175,000. Built in 1985, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,506 square feet of living area. COUNTRY HILLS EAST The home at 4422 Country Hills Blvd. sold Sept. 9 for $189,900. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,293 square feet of living area. The home at 514 Lindsay Anne Court sold Sept. 23 for $181,000. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,315 square feet of living area. DIXIE GARDENS The home at 1505 N. Orange St. sold Sept. 20 for $120,000. Built in 1943, it has five bedrooms,
three baths and 2,197 square feet of living area. EASTRIDGE PRESERVE The home at 3514 Ranchdale Drive sold Sept. 18 for $271,500. Built in 2012, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,874 square feet of living area.
The home at 13834 Meadow Oaks Drive sold Sept. 13 for $392,000. Built in 1983, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 4,626 square feet of living area.
GLENDALE The home at 616 S. Gordon St. sold Sept. 16 for $124,000. Built in 1992, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 805 square feet of living area. GORDON OAKS The home at 1223 Gordon Oaks Drive sold Sept. 21 for $185,000. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,454 square feet of living area. HIGHLAND COUNTRY ESTATES The home at 3614 Highland Country Trail sold Sept. 10 for $385,000. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,604 square feet of living area. HILLSBOROUGH The home at 2809 Chitty Road sold Sept. 13 for $156,000. Built in 1957, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,154 square feet of living area. The home at 3008 Der Road sold Sept. 20 for $94,600. Built in 1995, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,044 square feet of living area. The home at 2614 Ellis Road sold Sept. 16 for $62,500. Built in 1954, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 627 square feet of living area.
The home at 4602 W. Highway 92 sold Sept. 3 for $375,000. Built in 1966, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,534 square feet of living area.
The home at 2802 Midway Road sold Sept. 5 for $116,000. Built in 1946, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,066 square feet of living area. The home at 4407 W. Sam Allen Road sold Sept. 5 for $261,000. Built in 1979, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,785 square feet of living area. The home at 1105 W. Spencer St. sold Sept. 23 for $167,900. Built in 1959, it has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,118 square feet of living area. The home at 3710 Swindell Road sold Sept. 24 for $179,000. Built in 1954, it has one bedroom, one bath and 824 square feet of living area. MADISON PARK WEST The home at 1210 W. Ball St. sold Sept. 20 for $78,000. Built in 1963, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,361 square feet of living area. MAGNOLIA GREEN The home at 3115 Azalea Blossom Drive sold Sept. 13 for $258,800. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,968 square feet of living area. The home at 3216 Azalea Blossom Drive sold Sept. 5 for $225,000. Built in 2006, it has
OSBORNE The home at 1018 N. Wills St. sold Sept. 18 for $117,000. Built in 1959, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 728 square feet of living area. PALM HEIGHTS The home at 903 N. Bracewell Drive sold Sept. 11 for $110,500. Built in 1956, it has three bedrooms, one bath and 1,207 square feet of living area. PINEY OAKS The home at 1504 Essex Drive sold Sept. 17 for $159,900. Built in 1973, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,125 square feet of living area. WALDEN LAKE The home at 1708 Brookstone Way sold Sept. 6 for $285,000. Built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,001 square feet of living area. The home at 1724 Brookstone Way sold Sept. 6 for $285,500. Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,055 square feet of living area. The home at 2104 Elmwood Court sold Sept. 12 for $249,900. Built in 1979, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,764 square feet of living area. The home at 3130 Emerson Place sold Sept. 6 for $232,000. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,836 square feet of living area.
The home at 1607 S. Golfview Drive sold Sept. 23 for $232,000. Built in 1987, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,961 square feet of living area. The home at 3516 Kilmer Drive sold Sept. 16 for $320,000. Built in 1997, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,592 square feet of living area. The home at 4308 Longfellow Drive sold Sept. 18 for $225,000. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,937 square feet of living area. The home at 2318 Village Green Blvd. sold Sept. 17 for $185,000. Built in 1985, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,125 square feet of living area. The home at 2307 N. Walden Place sold Sept. 9 for $233,000. Built in 1986, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,605 square feet of living area. WALDEN WOODS The home at 2037 Greenwood Valley Drive sold Sept. 9 for $165,000. Built in 2008, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,572 square feet of living area. WHISPERING WOODS The home at 2604 Holly Bluff Court sold Sept. 12 for $270,000. Built in 2012, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,748 square feet of living area. The home at 2706 Holly Bluff Court sold Sept. 18 for $233,000. Built in 2013, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,844 square feet of living area. WINDMILL POINTE The home at 4324 Windmill Point Drive sold Sept. 13 for $355,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,467 square feet of living area. The home at 2206 Wooden Shoe Way sold Sept. 6 for $330,000. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,467 square feet of living area.
The home at 2810 Forest Club Drive sold Sept. 13 for $299,000. Built in 1993, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,115 square feet of living area.
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golf, going to the beach, hiking in the mountains, going to Disney, talking on the CB radio as “Lady Calvert,” exercising, roller skating, clogging, being the family historian and attending family reunions. She is survived by children Janice A. Stewart, Charlene J. Mixa (Richard), William (Bill) Edward Stewart, Jr. (Suzanne), James (Jim) F. Stewart (Donna) and Cynthia Krosky; grandchildren William (Eddie/Ed) Stewart III (Emillee), Josh Lukasik, Jason Lukasik (Melissa), Brook Lyons (Eddy) and Justin Stewart; great-grandchildren Sydney Farmer, Ava and Jaxson StewClarice M. Stewart art, Aaron & Madilyn Lukasik, Keaton and Kaia Lyons. Clarice is Clarice M. Stewart, age 98, born in survived by sisters Ruth Morris, Stonega, Virginia, on July 9, 1921, passed away peacefully at her home Marguerite Bolden and Mary Ellen Outen, and brother John in Plant City on October 7, 2019. Matz (Ann). In her youth, she was a singer, a She is predeceased by her tomboy and she dreamed of being husband William Edward (Ed) a lady aviator like Amelia Earhart. Stewart; siblings Josephine In Virginia, she attended East Wells, Dorothy Larsen, Gay Stone Gap High School, married Lynch, Dan Matz, Regina Cury, and started her family in Big Stone Joe Matz and Barbara Decker, Gap, where she and her husband managed and owned businesses — and son-in-law Ed Krosky. The Celebration of Life Service Stewart’s Men Shop, Matz Departwill be Sunday, October 13, at ment Store and the Stewart Apartthe Planteen Recreation Center, ments. Clarice’s dream of flying 3202 W. Reynolds Street, Plant came to reality when she and her City, FL 33563. Doors open at husband bought their first airplane 2 PM and the service begins at and he became the pilot, flying 2:30 PM. Wear your red, white, them on business trips and vacaand blue. tions. In 1957, they moved to Plant In lieu of flowers, please make City. For the next 22 years, Clarice managed over 13 different Stewart’s memorial contributions may be made to Methodist Children’s Stores in Florida. As owners of the Home at https://www.fumch. Plant City Shopping Center, Inc. org/, Shriners Children’s Hospi(on Alexander Street), she served tal at https://www.shrinershosas Secretary and Treasurer of this pitalsforchildren.org/tampa, or business, as well as, W. Edward Stewart Inc. The last 30-plus years, St. Jude’s Hospital at https:// www.stjude.org/donate Clarice was known in the comExpressions of condolence at munity as Instructor for “Clarice HopewellFuneral.com. Stewart’s” Exercise Class, at the Planteen, then at the Winter Visitors Center as part of the Recreation & Parks Department of Plant City. The class provided line dancing enterHOPEWELLFUNERAL.COM tainment and clogging at community events, at local nursing homes, and always wearing their red and THURSDAY, OCT. 10 white outfits at patriotic events. In Virginia, Clarice was a memMENTAL AWARENESS FOR ber of the Eastern Star, active in MENTAL HEALTH DAY the Veterans of Foreign War, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mt. Olive Baptist founded a couple’s group at the Church, 604 W. Ball St., presents Methodist Church. In Florida, she a Mental Awareness for Mental was active in the Young at Heart of Health Day event. Behavioral the Methodist Church, and a regular health resources in the Tampa volunteer at the Florida Strawberry Bay Area will provide service Festival. locations, contact numbers to She clogged at the Senior Olymseek health, crisis information pics in Tampa and received a Gold and referrals. Medal and clogged numerous times on stage at the Florida Strawberry BIRTH EXPERIENCE CLASS Festival. In 2017, at the age of 95, 6 to 8 p.m. South Florida she gave her last public perforBaptist Hospital, ICU Confermance at the Festival on stage with ence Room 2-South, is hosting Dennis Lee clogging to the Orange a Birth Experience Class. This Blossom Special. class covers various aspects of Clarice enjoyed flying, taking road labor and delivery, such as labor trips, being a grandmother, playing signs, breathing techniques, pain control options and hospital
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BEST BET SATURDAY, OCT. 12 PLANT CITY COMMUNITY CHORALE PRESENTS ‘FALLSONG’
7:30 p.m. The Plant City Community Chorale will present their annual fall concert, FallSong, at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church at 604 N. Valrico Road. The Chorale, under the direction of Claudia Bolaño Becerra, will perform beautiful spiritual pieces, and beloved favorite like “When I Fall In Love.” The chorale is excited to feature soprano Emma Stamper, who was selected for the National Honor Choir by the American Choral Directors Association. Tickets are available at www.pccchorale.org; from any Chorale member or by calling 813-965-7213. Advance tickets are $12.00. Tickets at the door are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children under 12 and any student with a student ID.
policies. This class is held the second Thursday of every month. Participants may bring one guest to classes and are asked to bring a notepad for notes. Snacks will be provided. Registration is free, but required. Call 855-269-4777.
experience, animal exhibits and feeding. All are included in free admission. Hayrides, u-picks and a pumpkin patch are available for a small fee. The event will take place October 12, 19 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
IMPROV NIGHT
FOX SQUIRREL CORN MAZE
7 to 8 p.m. Krazy Kup, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd., is hosting its free monthly Improv Night featuring Gopher Joke Improv. Join some of the area’s finest improv artists as they use audience suggestions to create scenes and play improv games. Every night is a world premiere.
FRIDAY, OCT. 11 DUPLICATE BRIDGE
1 p.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 302 Carey St., is now hosting a weekly Duplicate Bridge game, the most widely used variation of contract bridge in club and tournament play. Contact Walt Arnold at 813-7521602 for more information.
SIR HENRY’S HAUNTED TRAIL
7:30 p.m. Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail, along with Ominous Descent Haunted Attraction, team up again to bring Central Florida the top ranked haunted attraction experience in the state, I-4’s Premier Fear Park. The trail, 2837 S. Frontage Road, will host five different haunt experiences for 11 select nights starting Oct. 4 running through Oct. 27. A complete list of times, dates and ticketing information can be found at sirhenryshauntedtrail.com or ominousdescent.com.
SATURDAY, OCT. 12 KEEL FARMS FALL HARVEST DAYS
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road, is hosting a month of family fun. Fall Harvest Days will be held every Saturday in October from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission and parking are free. The event will feature a hay maze, vendors, bouncy house, kids farm
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Futch Entertainment presents the eighth annual Fox Squirrel Corn Maze, 3002 Charlie Taylor Road, featuring a corn maze, pumpkins for sale, hayrides, games and simply enjoying the great outdoors. They have an abundance of food including BBQ, chicken tenders, homemade french fries, fall cakes and pies, roasted corn and more. Their vendors feature pumpkin painting, a butterfly experience, crafts, a balloon artist, handmade children’s clothing, face painting, mechanical bull* (First three weekends only), horse and pony rides* and more. Please check out futchentertainment.com/ the-fox-squirrel-corn-maze/ for additional vendors. Most vendors are cash only. Tickets are $11 + tax 18 and older, $10 + tax ages three to 17, two and under are free. Admission booth accepts Cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Card carrying heroes get $2 off admission. The Fox Squirrel Corn Maze is open Oct. 5-27 on Saturdays and Sundays only.
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SINGING
6 to 7:30 p.m. Harmony Baptist Church, 6008 W. Knights Griffin Road, is featuring Southern Gospel singing by Jason Funderburk’s Driven Trio. This is the kind of singing you’re used to from Jason’s father, Danny Funderburk. Stan Shuman will also fill in with the trio. No admission charge, but a Love Offering will be received during the program.
MONDAY, OCT. 14 PLANT CITY GARDEN CLUB MEETING
10 a.m. This month’s Plant City Garden Club meeting is themed “Getting Ready for the Flower Show” featuring Jan Griffin,
Master Flower Show Judge. She will discuss and create designs in preparation for the Nov. 9 Flower Show. Be amazed and get inspired to create a floral design for your home or to enter in the show. Non-members who are interested in the Plant City Garden Club are welcome to attend. The meeting is at 1914 High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St., and is free and open to the public. For information please contact Sally Murphy at 813-7585154.
READ WITH TANNER THE THERAPY DOG
5:30 p.m. Tanner the Therapy Dog comes to Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St., every Monday to listen to children read to him on the couch. Tanner is an Australian Shepherd Reading Therapy Dog certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. For children of all ages.
MASTER GARDENER — PEST CONTROL SOLUTIONS
6 to 7 p.m. The Master Gardener series returns to Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. This month’s topic is “Pest Control Solutions.” Learn the basics of integrated pest management (IPM) and less toxic solutions for pest control in your landscape. Presented by the Master Gardeners of the Hillsborough County Extension Services. Participants are invited to bring a plant for the plant exchange afterward.
TUESDAY, OCT. 15 STORY TIME (TODDLER TIME)
10:30 a.m. Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St., is hosting its weekly Story Time (Toddler Time) event. Stories and interactive activities make up this engaging 45-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readiness and social interaction. For children ages 2 to 3 years and their caregivers.
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