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Road plan set to begin The city’s Pavement Management Plan will rank road conditions to guide future repairs. DANIEL FIGUEROA IV STAFF WRITER
Plant City engineers are helping to create a different kind of road map for the city, one that won’t guide travel, but help to improve it. The City Commission Oct. 9 autho-
rized work to begin on the Pavement Management Plan, a new project that will assess and rank the condition of the city’s 160 miles of roads, which will be used to create a plan for using funds raised from the recent property-tax increase. Commissioners recently approved a one point property tax increase to raise almost $2 million annually with the sole purpose of fixing the city’s streets. Commissioners have frequently listed the poor condition of city-maintained roads among the most common complaints from resi-
dents and visitors. The Pavement Management Plan will create a five-year plan for how and where the money will be spent. “This will provide direction the city can use in order to address those conditions everyone has seen on the roads here in Plant City,” City Engineer Mike Schenk said. “I think we’re making the correct step forward. I think this will be extremely beneficial for the city to have moving forward for these street repairs.” SEE PAVEMENT PAGE 4
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The Hispanic Heritage Festival raised funds to support Learn Tampa Bay, a nonprofit that provides adult, child and parenting education to families in the Tampa area. SEE PAGE 8
The Hillsborough Community College Plant City campus hosted a job fair Wednesday that connected businesses with qualified applicants. The fair was open to the public and attendees brought resumes, dressed in business attire and talked with prospective employers. Organizations like the City of Plant City, RaceTrac and Fastenal were in attendance. The fair was from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Legal drama surrounds Walden Lake Golf Course One dismissal, one denial and one small victory marked a busy week for PGGG’s lawyers in Tampa court. DANIEL FIGUEROA IV STAFF WRITER
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Legal disputes and funding issueshave led to the deteroration of the Walden Lake Gold and Country Club.
Attorneys for former Walden Lake Golf and Country Club managers Professional Golf Global Group had a busy week in court recently with three different outcomes in three different lawsuits involving PGGG and president Lynn Archibald. Three hearings were scheduled in three consecutive days for PGGG, all combating default judgments entered by the court against PGGG. In each case, defaults were entered because PGGG didn’t respond when served with court documents. Archibald is still battling for a stake in the course, despite the court appointing Andrew Bolnick as the property’s receiver due to foreclosure proceedings between Today’s Bank, the mortgagor, and Visions
Golf, which may or may not own the course. Contended ownership was the subject of the first hearing. Visions Golf, the Walden Lake golf course’s former operator, filed a lawsuit saying PGGG falsely claimed ownership over the course, removing a deed from escrow without satisfying all conditions. That hearing was cancelled, however, when Alice Huneycutt, attorney for Visions, filed a voluntary dismissal. Both parties claim ownership of the course, alleging that the other did not satisfy purchase agreements set when Archibald took control of the course in 2015. The court initially filed a default judgment against PGGG, but Jessie Ray and Elizabeth Fernandez, PGGG’s lawyers, filed a motion to set the judgment aside. Huneycutt SEE WALDEN LAKE PAGE 6
Cut for a cure City Cuts Barbershop of Plant City cut hair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15 with all of the proceeds going toward a charity focused on breast cancer awareness.
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Annual Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering The annual Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering begins 10 a.m. Saturday at the Withlacoochee River Park. The event was started by Plant City resident Dock Green Silverhawk over a decade ago. The event will have vendors, crafts, Native American style flutes, blankets, Painted Ponies, Native American food and homemade ice cream. There will also be nonstop entertainment all weekend, including flute players, story tellers, singers and didge players. The event is free and the park charges $2 per car to park. Pets are welcome on a leash.
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Remembering a local luminary David Galloway was a paragon of virtue whose love for his friends and family created a lasting legacy. BREANNE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER
David Galloway spent his life fighting for the disenfranchised and telling the stories of those he loved. Galloway, 65, died Oct. 11, but his legacy will live on for decades to come. He was born in Jamestown, New York to Bruce and Miriam Galloway and has lived in Plant City since 1959. The roots he spread have reached nearly every family in town. Galloway was a former city commissioner, a prominent lawyer and a member of committees ranging from the Kiwanis Club to the United Food Bank. “David was a pillar in the community,” Billy Keel, a family friend, said. “He’s the guy that everyone knew in town, the guy that always brought a smile to your face. He’ll be sorely missed. Everybody has a David story.” Galloway was an avid fan of sports. In his youth he was a Little Leaguer, a Boy Scout and a member of the Plant City swim team. As an adult, he took every opportunity to fish and play golf and never missed a Gators game. Galloway’s love for Gators football is legendary. In fact, his wife, Lisa Galloway, said she made sure his service was held on a bye week for the Gators because he hated when people scheduled things during football games. The University of Florida was more than simply an alma mater for Galloway. When he was in high school he attended a week-long conference sponsored by UF’s College of Journalism. He was sitting in an auditorium when he heard a voice behind him say, “I wish I had a piece of Juicy Fruit gum.” Without turning around he handed a stick back to a 16-year-old girl named Lisa, who he thought was “way out of his league.” Little did he know the stranger from Vero Beach sitting behind him would one day be his wife. The two bonded over their love of grammar and for years would edit the newspaper and see how many errors they could find. He found delight in many things, but she said one of his greatest joys was undoubtedly his career. Helping people was his life’s calling and she said he was always happiest when he was aiding someone else. “He was one of those guys that did a lot of things people will know about,” Lisa Galloway said. “All the qualities in a human being we all hope to have he exemplified. He loved his family and I know 25 years from now people will know who he was. He was larger than life.” His legacy lies in the many deep and lasting relationships he established throughout the community, Lisa Galloway said. She said he cherished every second he had with his children, Jesse Galloway and Kaitlin Kennedy, and genuinely cared for all of his friends, regardless of if he’d known them since birth or had met
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them last week. His sister, Ginny McLeod, said her brother was always quick-witted and the source of fun, though often embellished, stories. She said David was always a “big ole teddy bear” that was never hesitant to show affection to those who loved, a trait she said you don’t often see. “He was never a tepid person, he was always 100% in whatever he thought or did,” McLeod said. “He always treated people with respect and followed the Golden Rule. Everyone loved him a lot and that’s evident in the amount of people that have been in and out of the house paying their respects. Our fridge is overflowing with the food everyone has brought.” One of Galloway’s closest friends was Randy Larson. The duo served on the city commission together and were both members of the Plant City Gourmet and Viniculture Society, which held monthly dinners to benefit charity organizations. Larson said Galloway was astute, detail-oriented and larger than life. He said as a lawyer, Galloway never fought for his side, but rather for what was right and just. Larson said he had a secret soft spot in his heart for single moms and children and would go out
Left: As a child, David Galloway was a member of the Boy Scouts.
of his way to work for them at his firm. Ironically, the two were born in the same hospital a few years apart and were from the same farm belt region of New York. His principled nature and adventurous spirit made the two fast friends, though their first meeting was far from picturesque. Larson first met Galloway at a men’s group meeting. The group went to lunch and both Larson and Galloway were dressed to the nines for meetings they had directly after. Larson reached for a ketchup bottle and the cap was on incorrectly, spraying both himself and Galloway with streams of
the red condiment. Larson said they both looked at each other with wide eyes and had to simply go to their meetings covered in stains. That story was retold dozens of times over the years and Larson said it never failed to make the two of them laugh. While on the city commission, Galloway also met Marsha Passmore. She said working with him allowed her to see past his serious persona to the genuine and loving soul that cared deeply about his city. “I think that so many things that make Plant City unique is because of the qualities a man like him had,” Passmore said. “He didn’t need all the pomp and circumstance to get the job done. If he was present things would get done easier.” His straightforward nature is a quality Larson said made him respected by everyone he came in contact with. “He had a deep love for this community,” Larson said. “He only served one term on the city commission, but he never lost his love of the community. He was very concerned about the infrastructure and the roads. Everything he did was about preparing this city for years to come.”
At UF, David Galloway is more than simply a “bull gator” and alumni. During his sophomore year, Galloway won the hearts of the entire university at the annual Gator Growl, a student-run pep rally that has been a staple since 1932. A member of Phi Delta Theta, Galloway was chosen to play the part of Hobart Nebels, a “one man drill team from Micanopy” in the pep rally. He created a lasting legacy at the 1971 Homecoming game when he comically brought Nebels to life for the entire Gator Nation. His costume was made from a red coat and a red paper hat. When the band spelled out Florida on the field Galloway was given the honor of dotting the ‘i.’ Galloway’s hat repeatedly fell off and he missed two cues, causing him to fall behind schedule when the final signal came for him to dot the ‘i.’ Rather than risk being late, he dove for the UF center mark, a memory attendees still talk about to this day. “Some people who know me said the part fits me because I’m always clowning around anyway,” Galloway told the Alligator. His comedic nature and jovial personality followed him his entire life. Across the board, friends and family members said you never had a conversation with Galloway without breaking into laughter at least once.
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Hundreds of bikes flooded Downtown Plant City for the Chamber of Commerce’s 15th anniversary Bike Festival. The festival partnered with the United Food Bank of Plant City and had a collection for nonperishable food items for the organization. The cost was $10 a class for bike registration, however, if a rider brought a donation they received a free class. Though the festival is in its 15th year, Alice Bullard, the Bike Festival committee chair, said the Chamber worked hard to ensure this year would offer many new experiences for all the families in the area to enjoy. “The biggest thing I want to communicate is it’s a family orientated event because so many people think bike events are hardcore bikers, but really this is a family event,” Bullard said. “We have food vendors and merchandise vendors, live music and a live DJ. It’ll be a fun time.” One of the new events featured this year was a wing eating contest, which was sponsored by Duke’s Brewhouse. Contestants were given two minutes to finish 20 wings covered in sauce. If they finished before the time was up, another 10 were added. At the end, the competitor’s basket was taken and weighed by a judge. The first, second and third place winners were awarded an official trophy and bragging rights as the Duke’s Chicken Wing Champion. The Chamber also included a stunt show featuring Adam Holbrook with the FERE Thrill Show. Holbrook made his debut in national competition at the age of 15 and finished as the 1999 High School Class National Champion. During his motorcycle thrill show, Holbrook took his bike through a balancing tango on tight ledges and even jumped without the aid of ramps over his assistant, who happened to also be
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his father. After the show Holbrook signed autographs and took pictures with children in attendance. As night fell, the Rock Street band played classic songs at one end of the festival while DJ Iceman spun tunes at the other end of the event. There was a 50/50 raffle and Charlie Humphries from Florida Full Throttle Magazine was the master of ceremonies and announced the winners for the bike contest. Alex Anglin won Best of Show with his 2003 Harley David-
son Police Edition Road King. Anglin also won first place in the custom bike class. “Typically our October show is one of our larger events,” Bullard said. “We usually have between 200 and 300 that attend. But because we’re adding the stunt show and wing eating contest and partnering with UFB it’s larger this year. This is a great event and we’re excited to offer all of the new events. As years come the Bike Fest will only continue to grow.”
“This program will assess the existing pavement conditions such as type, quantity and severity, and the pavement repair strategies for the city including historical pavement resurfacing/repairs,” Interim City Manager Kim Leinbach said in a letter to the city commission. The PAVER program is incorporated into a geographic information system (GIS) that creates maps and visualizations based on the collected data. Plant City officials can use the information from PAVER and GIS to understand which roads are in most need of repair and create a priority list of projects. Engineering, Schenk said, will also be working with the Utilities Department to incorporate any necessary utility repair into street repairs. “One thing we want to do is make sure we look at utilities and condition of utilities before we resurface roads,” Schenk said. “There’s nothing worse than having to cut a brand new roadway open to repair a utility. We want to try to avoid that as much as possible.”
It’s a strategy the city is currently using in ongoing resurfacing projects, like the one taking place on West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Major road resurfacing projects began last year and will continue in the current fiscal year, but the Pavement Management Plan wouldn’t be incorporated until the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Ultimately, the city hopes it can move from a system of repair to maintenance. “You take care of your worst streets first, then you start getting into a program where, eventually, you’ll have a maintenance program instead of what we have now where a lot of the streets are in a serious condition,” Schenk said. According to city documents, the plan will cost about $125,000, to be taken from the current street resurfacing funds. Funds from the property tax increase won’t be used for the plan. Schenk said the city will reassess road conditions and create another plan in five years.
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The city’s engineering department will work with Tampa-based consulting firm Kisinger Campo and Associates to create the plan, which should be ready within the next five to seven months, Schenk said. Kisinger Campo has completed similar projects with Hillsborough County and Temple Terrace. Creating the plan is a “boots on the ground” job. Raw data will be collected from visual inspections, photo gathering and more. The information is then pumped into a software program called PAVER, which uses the data to create a pavement condition index (PCI) that rates roads from zero (failed) to 100 (excellent). Road assessments are based on standards set by the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), an organization that sets guidelines for analyzing a number of materials including roads and parking lots.
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We asked: What was your favorite candy to get on Halloween?
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— David Montilla, 59
“I like candy corn.”
—Don Corey, 52
“I would have to say the mini Reese’s cups.”
— Sylvia Bonilla, 56
“Almond Joy.” — Jan Decker, 63
— Josh Lamas, 23
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declined to comment on why Visions voluntarily dismissed the case. Ownership of the course, though, remains contended. “That’s still an issue,” Huneycutt said. Regardless of the deed’s status, Archibald still has no control over the course because his challenged deed was filed after foreclosure proceedings between Today’s Bank and Visions had begun.
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The day after the cancelled deed hearing, Oct. 10, Ray and Fernandez were in court, asking again for the setting aside of a default judgment against Archibald. Ann Hyunh, represented by New Port Richey’s Brendan Riley, sued Archibald over a loan of $70,000 she said he didn’t pay back on time. Court documents show she lent him the money to pay for golf carts, stocking the bar and payroll, among other maintenance items. Archibald and PGGG are also involved in a lawsuit with Yamaha for failure to make payments on the lease of 660 golf carts. Attorneys for each side attempted to paint opposite pictures of Archibald. “They make a point that he was a sophisticated businessman,” Ray said. “That’s disputable based on him just being an officer and him managing a golf course, but he’s definitely not an experienced litigant.” Ray went on to say there was no evidence Archibald is “as sophisticated as they say he is.” Dealing with multiple suits, all filed around the same time, is overwhelming to someone with limited legal experience, Ray stated. He argued Archibald acted in good faith to obtain proper representation, even speaking to another lawyer who turned the cases down before finding representation in Ray’s firm. Among other issues Ray took with the loan contract and how quickly the judgment came, he said Archibald’s lack of legal experience established “excusable neglect” and the case should be allowed to be heard without the court’s default judgment. Riley, however, said otherwise. “It’s evident that the defendant is a sophisticated businessman, that he has some experience with litigation and that it’s undisputed he was certainly aware of the pendency of this
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Once a prominent social destination, the club house at the Walden Lake golf course is now in an advanced state of disrepair.
lawsuit,” Riley said. According to Riley, Archibald established at least some legal knowledge in the letter he filed asking to intervene in the foreclosure case. In the July letter, which was filed in Hillsborough County Court, Archibald asked for a 20-day extension to get a lawyer before the court appointed the receiver. He said that time would also allow him to gather funding for his promised repairs to the course. In his letter responding to the Hyunh suit, Archibald was much less specific, only stating that he needed time to find a lawyer. Riley argued the divergence of the letters, filed within a week of each other, coupled with Archibald’s previous discussions with a lawyer, displayed a willful, not excusable neglect. “That’s not neglect,” Riley said. “That’s a strategy that went awry.” Judge Greg Holder found that Archibald did not establish enough ground to support setting aside the judgment, but complimented Ray’s team on its efforts. “I place the blame squarely on Mr. Archibald, both on his individual behalf and on behalf of Professional Golf Global Group, LLC and not on, Mr. Ray, your firm,” Holder said. “Indeed, it was Mr. Archibald acting individually that failed and refused to uphold his individual reposnibilities.” Archibald has 30 days to appeal the court’s decision.
In yet another hearing, Ray was back the next day to set aside a judgment for $50,000 and damages in a breach of contract case between Today’s Bank and PGGG. In order to implement his multiphase plan for the Golf Course and take control of the foreclosure proceedings, Archibald planned to purchase the $2 million mortgage from Today’s Bank. Today’s Bank is suing Archibald because he missed the scheduled down payment of $50,000 on the mortgage. Ray made many of the same arguments, based on an affidavit filed by Archibald, stating there was excusable neglect while Archibald was overwhelmed with litigation and suggesting the suit be merged with the foreclosure case. Today’s Bank’s attorney, Meghan Serrano, said it was “black-letter law,” that not having a lawyer doesn’t count as excusable neglect, but the request to set aside the judgment was granted, allowing the case to proceed. Judge Richard Nielsen added that he didn’t wish to further ensnare the foreclosure case. “We’re not going to be holding up this case, Mr. Ray, for the foreclosure,” Nielsen said. “Your client is already late to the party, so we’re not going to delay this unnecessarily.” Representatives for Archibald did not respond to a request for comment.
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I am so grateful for the tremendous support we received for our festival. Thank you to all the individuals who donated their time and to all of our local businesses for their contributions. I appreciate everything you have done to make it a great event! Special thank you to our sponsors for making the festival possible.
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At Mosaic, we’re putting science to work right here in the community. From serving as docents at the Coastal Education Center to volunteering in robotics labs, our scientists and engineers work closely with Tampa Bay Area schools to provide students with innovative learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). We’re dedicated to preparing the next generation for rewarding careers in a 21st-century economy. Mosaic ecologist Michelle helps students explore the plants and wildlife found at the Coastal Education Center, located at the mouth of the Alafia River.
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WEDNESDAY FLEA MARKET OVER 40 ACRES . . . MORE THAN 500 VENDORS Photos Breanne Williams
Employees of the food bank also participated in the ride.
The raffle was open to the public so many who were attending the festival also joined in the fun.
Revving up donations D espite rain, the United Food Bank of Plant City successfully held its first food drive and bike ride to benefit the organization. The bikers met at the food bank where they registered and then began an approximately 70-mile journey that ended in downtown Plant City, where the event merged with the Chamber’s annual Bike Fest. The food bank sold tickets to a raffle for items like hats, a remote controlled motorcycle and a leather jacket. Led by Billy Passmore and the Cigar City Chapter of the Iron Pigs Motorcycle Club, the bikers rode along a designated route in honor of David Galloway, the treasurer and a board member of the food bank who died Oct. 11.
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BIKES FOR CHRIST 6 to 10 p.m. Bikes for Christ, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is hosting a two night fundraiser at Keith’s Oaks Bar and Grill, 108 Lithia Pinecrest Road in Brandon on Friday and Saturday night. There will be music and entertainment, raffles, prizes, items for auction and a vendor fair outside in the courtyard. All proceeds will go to help Bikes for Christ provide the needy, veterans and underprivileged children with bicycles and minister to their spiritual needs. On Friday night the music will be performed by the Eddie Wright Band, Pat Simmons and other guests. On Saturday it will be by Pat Simmons and other guests and will feature karaoke.
SATURDAY, OCT. 21
STRAWBERRY CLASSIC CRUISEIN 3 to 8 p.m. The monthly Classic Cruise-In will be featuring Chevy and Volkswagens. Registration is free and begins at 3 p.m. There will be free bounce houses and entertainment for children, a 50/50 raffle and DJ Tiny will be playing hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Many local shops and restaurants will remain open for the event. For more information call 813-754-3707 or email info@plantcity.org.
SUNDAY, OCT. 22
GOSPEL JAM 2 to 5 p.m. Gospel Jam is at the Hillsborough County Fair, 2015 Sydney Washer Road, Dover. Admission is free with a church bulletin for each person. Worshipers can come together for this free event. They are looking for people who love singing,
drama and praise dance. For more information call 813-737-3823.
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PLANT CITY AREA DEMOCRATS MONTHLY MEETING 6 p.m. The Plant City Area Democratic Club will meet at the Bruton Memorial Library. Anyone interested in Democratic politics and improving the community is welcome to attend.
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT AT YMCA 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Plant City YMCA is hosting its monthly Parents’ Night Out. Children ages 5 to 12 are welcome to attend and are encouraged to wear their best Halloween costumes. There will be a costume parade, crafts, music, pizza, a movie, treats and more. Pre-registration at the Welcome Center is required. YMCA Everywhere members are $10 a child. YMCA Plant City members are $20 a child and non-members are $40 a child. For more information email Elizabeth Patton at Elizabeth.Patton@ tampaymca.org.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25
FALL FESTIVAL TURKEY CREEK FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 6 to 8 p.m. Turkey Creek First Baptist Church, 3915 W. Trapnell Road, is having its community-wide fall festival. The coast is $1 and one can of food for Thanksgiving Baskets. There will be fun, food and games. For more information call 813-7527890.
THURSDAY, OCT. 26
CHAMBER BOWLING TOURNAMENT 2 to 6 p.m. The Plant City Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual bowling tournament at Family Bowl, 2250 U.S. Highway 92. The cost to register a team is $150 and individual registration is $40 a person. The entry forms can be downloaded from the Chamber’s website. Costumes are encouraged. For more information contact Sophia Hyde at 813-754-3707.
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BAILEY ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bailey Elementary will be having its annual fall festival. Students dress up and families buy wristbands to play games manned by each grade level. This year there are 14 games available and candy will be given out as the prize. The event averages 500 people so come early to find parking. ONGOING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE The Plant City Chamber of Commerce is hosting
a month long membership drive. Those who join this month will be given a special rate with increased incentives to join. A membership application can be found at www. plantcity.org/newmemberapp. For more information call Norm Nelson at 813-754-3707. DIABETES PREVENTION CLASS 16 WEEK SERIES 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the United Food Bank of Plant City, 702 E Alsobrook St # H. UFB is hosting a diabetes prevention class, which will be taught by registered dietitians and health educators. The series is free to the public. Registration is required. Contact 813-307-8015 Ext. 7111.
PAINTING WITH BETTY FAIRBANKS AT THE CLASSROOM GALLERY Takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St. The cost is $20 per class. Bring own supplies and references to learn about color theory, design and different techniques. Call (813) 986-3632. ACOUSTIC HAPPY HOUR 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Family Restaurant, 1701 S. Alexander St. (813) 764-8818.
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Kenneth Michael McCall Kenneth Michael McCall, 59, passed away on October 12 at Melech Hospice House. If so desired donations may be made to Lifepath Hospice, 3110 W. Azeele St, Tampa, FL 33609. Haught Funeral Home, Plant City, FL 33563 has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Martha L. Howard Martha L. Howard, 69, of Valrico, and formerly Plant City, born in 1948 in Arcadia, entered into eternal rest on October 12. Expressions of condolence at www.HopewellFuneral.com.
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SPORTS Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Email Justin Kline at jkline@ plantcityobserver.com.
Durant baseball fundraiser The 2017 Durant High School Baseball Clay Shoot now has a date, time and location. The annual fundraiser, entering its fourth year, will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 at FishHawk Sporting Clays, 13505 Hobson Simmons Road, Lithia. The event can be entered individually for $65 per person or as a team of four for $240. Registration fees cover the cost of 50 clays and lunch, and the process will also be held on-site beginning at 9 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for the top male, female, youth and team shooters. No shooting experience is required to enter. There will also be a 50-50 raffle and auction. For more information, or for businesses looking to sponsor stations, contact dhscougarbaseball@gmail. com. TCYFCC SCORES (home teams marked with *)
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The Durant Cougars were overjoyed to bring the Redman Cup back to Cougar Path on Oct. 13.
Cougars clinch cup Durant successfully defended the Redman Cup with a 55-41 win at Plant City.
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Durant and Plant City scored so often Oct. 13 that, near the end of the fourth quarter, they broke the scoreboard. Thanks to perhaps their best rushing performance of the season, the Cougars completed the first successful Redman Cup defense since 2011 with a 55-41 win over the Raiders at Plant City High School. “Unbelievable,” head coach Mike Gottman said. “Every time we come here, it’s never easy. It feels really
good to do it in back to back years.” Plant City came out swinging, catching the Cougars by surprise with 13 early points, courtesy of running back Eric Wilson’s two first-quarter touchdowns. But the Cougars were able to block the second PAT attempt, and Cameron Myers scored his first of four touchdowns on Durant’s subsequent drive. The Raiders and Cougars traded scores to close out the first quarter, with Plant City quarterback Braxton Plunk finding Chris Wilson SEE REDMAN PAGE 13
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A classic Redman rivalry rematch The 2017 Battle for the Redman Cup was one fans of both teams won’t forget.
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ast Friday, Durant and Plant City put together a game that has to be an all-time great in the Redman Cup rivalry series. I know it was the best game I’ve seen thus far. Had you told me before the game that both offenses would put up more than 30 points, I don’t know that I would have believed it. But after the first quarter, with the score set at 19-14 in Plant City’s favor, I figured we were in for a wild ride. Nobody disappointed. To start with the reigning champs, I think Durant showed everybody at 1 Raider Place why its rushing attack is so highly regarded around Tampa Bay. Cameron Myers and David Tabakovic combined for 52 carries, 530 yards and eight touchdowns — four apiece — to take control of the game. Myers racked up 393 of those rushing yards and cut through the defense like a hot knife through butter, even though I overheard a player on Plant City’s sideline saying, “It ain’t that hard to wrap him up.” Tabakovic gained 137 yards and had little trouble either moving or trucking every Raider attempting to gang-tackle him. And on that note, you have to give credit to Durant’s offensive line for laying the groundwork there. To take a page from Marshawn Lynch’s book, I hope Myers and Tabakovic are planning to treat those guys with Sizzler or something for all their hard work. I don’t think I’ve seen the Cougars field SEE KLINE PAGE 13
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Tampa Bay Tech bested Durant, 27-7, in the 2016 district championship game.
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The Cougars have a chance to seize control of the district at home. JUSTIN KLINE SPORTS/ASSOCIATE EDITOR
In 2016, the Durant-Tampa Bay Tech stakes were cut-and-dry: winner takes the 7A-District 9 title and playoff high seed, loser takes the runner-up spot and low seed. Tech won, Durant lost and both went home knowing the playoffs were in their future. This year, thanks to the FHSAA’s new playoff points system, it’s not as easy to lose a game like this. There’s no “easy” way for Durant to get back to the playoffs now. Winning the district is far easier said that done, between Tech tonight and, if it beats Plant City, Bloomingdale looming on next week’s horizon. If Durant doesn’t win the district, the goal would be to win out and try to make the cut on total points. But does Durant have a better shot at winning the 7A-9 title now than it did last year? Offensively, it’s easy to say the Cougars are better off this time around. The proof is in the pudding — Durant’s run-heavy offense has only been bested once, against East Bay, and in the ensuing two games it’s totaled 892 SEE FOOTBALL PAGE 13
THE OTHER GUYS PLANT CITY The Raiders will travel to Bloomingdale for another significant 7A-9 matchup. Last week, Plant City suffered its first district loss in a 55-41 loss to Durant in which it led, at one point, 13-0. The Bulls also took their first district loss of the year in a 49-21 loss at Tampa Bay Tech, in which the Titans favored the run and scored three of six offensive touchdowns on the ground with 183 total rushing yards. Friday’s game looks to be a battle between two potent passing games, though Plant City’s appears to have more momentum after last week’s performance. STRAWBERRY CREST The Chargers will travel to East Bay to take on an Indians team that was surprised last Friday. Last week, Crest suffered a 34-0 loss at the hands of the Riverview Sharks. Meanwhile, East Bay kept things close with Lennard in a 14-6 road win where the Longhorns finished with 74 total offensive yards.
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yards and 13 touchdowns. This will be the most potent rushing attack Tech will have faced since it lost to Armwood, when the Titans let Brian Snead and the Hawks put up 255 yards and three touchdowns. The combination of Cameron Myers, David Tabakovic and the Durant offensive line could pose problems for Tech’s defense. It also helps that quarterback Carlton Potter will play this time around. A shoulder injury forced Potter to sit the 2016 title game out and hand the reins to Maverick Carter for the night. Potter isn’t asked to throw too many passes but he doesn’t often turn the ball over — he’s thrown just two inter-
ceptions this season. Defensively, it’s not as clear. While it’s true Durant is a one-loss team that has shut down most offenses it’s faced, the defense allowed Braxton Plunk and the Plant City Raiders to throw for over 400 yards and three touchdowns in last Friday’s win. Led by star quarterback Michael Penix Jr., Tech’s offense is also built around the aerial attack and has no shortage of playmakers. The Cougars will once again have their paws full. Head coach Mike Gottman has always stressed the importance of fundamentals and ball security at Durant practices. That’s because, when the Cougars aren’t living up to expectations there, they’ll get outcomes like that of last year’s 7A-9 title game. The Titans forced five turnovers — including four on offense
— en route to a 27-7 victory at Cougar Path that left many Durant fans wondering what could have been. Tech does have a new wrinkle to its offense this time around. In Plant City transfer Treshaun Ward, the Titans now have the lead running back it lacked in 2016. Though Ward isn’t putting together a big-time stat line like he did with the Raiders in 2016, he leads the team with 433 rushing yards and is averaging over six yards per touch. If Durant can slow Penix and Ward down, the team that upset Jesuit on the road is likely to stand a chance against the reigning 7A-9 champs. This time, the Cougars just have to make sure they don’t fumble away any opportunities they get.
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for a 65-yard touchdown with 2:45 left and Durant fullback David Tabakovic breaking off a long run with 28 seconds left. Down 19-14, the Cougars turned on the jets in the second quarter. Myers opened the quarter with a 64-yard touchdown run to put Durant ahead for good, this time by a score of 21-19. Two minutes later, with 8:48 to go before halftime, Myers finished a Durant drive with an 18-yard rushing touchdown on a pitch from quarterback Carlton Potter. He struck again with 3:24 to go, scoring on a 55-yard run on the same pitch play, and this prompted the fans in the visitors’ section to start a chant of “This is our house.” The Raiders nearly scored with just under a minute left in the half, driving all the way to the Durant red zone, but the Cougars shut down Plunk’s attempt to scramble at the goal line. Durant kicker Kelly Kash nearly scored the first points of the second half on a 22-yard field goal attempt with just over seven minutes left in the third quarter, but Plant City was able to block the kick and ignite a rally. With some creative playcalling by head coach James Booth, the Raiders were able to find the end zone on a drive capped by a screen pass Mario Williams used to burn the Durant defense. Plunk’s two-point conversion attempt was good, putting the Raiders within one possession facing a 34-27 Cougars lead. Plant City caught another break when it forced Potter to throw a pick to Jaquez Green with 2:48 remaining. Plunk, Williams and Tyler Hood kept the Raiders moving downfield but could not score, as Plunk was sacked by Aaron Novo on fourth down and 15 from Durant’s 30-yard line. Tabakovic was the star of the fourth quarter, breaking tackles left and right and scoring three touchdowns in eight minutes. He capped off a drive with 8:27 left in the game on a 16-yard run, putting Durant ahead, 41-27. After Hood scored on an 18-yard pass, cutting the lead to 41-35, the fullback
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Puzzle Two Solution: “It’s not the absence of fear, it’s overcoming it. Sometimes you’ve got to blast through and have faith.” – Emma Watson
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teamed with Myers to put the Cougars at the Plant City 1 and score again with 4:32 to play. He then answered Plunk’s one-yard rushing touchdown on the ensuing drive with the game’s final score, a one-yard plunge coming in with 23 seconds left after a Raiders personal foul put Durant in their territory and he and Myers again kept moving the chains.
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a better group in my time out here. If you’re a Plant City fan, you’ve got to like what you saw the offense do even if it didn’t result in a win. James Booth’s playcalling was on point all night and really allowed that offense to spread its wings. Braxton Plunk finished with 441 passing yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, and he also added a rushing touchdown. Lead back Eric Wilson had a breakout game, gaining 144 yards
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and scoring twice on the ground in a performance that should have Raider fans excited for his future. Tyler Hood and Mario Williams were as reliable at wide receiver as ever and Chris Wilson also got a chance to shine out there. The Raiders’ effort would have been enough to beat many teams in Hillsborough County. I’d venture to say, if not for a few mistakes, it possibly could have won this game. But that’s the thing — for all the talent the Raiders have, Durant had them beat on
experience from the jump. Not much you can do about that but learn now and improve next time. If next year’s game is even half as good as this one, I’d consider it a success. Justin Kline is the Sports Editor at the Plant City Times & Observer. Email: jkline@plantcityobserver.com.
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As one of the few seniors on the team, how are you making sure your younger teammates are staying on the right track? They think that I’m like a mom. I always check up on them, even outside of school. I always want to make sure my girls are positive and they stay open so when they feel down in some type of way, I want them to be open enough for them to talk to me. What’s your proudest moment as a Cougar? It’s definitely when I’m able to execute … especially during those really long rallies. I feel as if I have the support of my team behind me so I know I can continue to move forward with this high school career. Any college plans? I plan on going to college for volleyball. I don’t know where yet. I’m kind of inching toward Valdosta State, but yeah. What do you plan on studying? Journalism. I want to major in either communications or journalism. What advice have you given to freshmen and other newcomers on the team? Keep pushing forward because, my freshman year, I had no idea what volleyball was. Coach (Brittany) Wade really did teach me how to play volleyball. It was every day. I practiced every day, even when we didn’t have practice … you have to put the effort in. And if you put the effort in, results will be beautiful. Without knowing anything about volleyball a few years ago, what brought you out here? My mom, she told me I needed to do something because I wasn’t really into any school activities. I was a freshman. I didn’t really know anybody. She told me to come to one of the conditionings during the summer, going into my freshman year … I was such an oddball out. I didn’t know to wear kneepads, I didn’t know to wear spandex, I didn’t know what to do. So I came in with regular tennis shoes and long exercise pants and I was just like, “Alright, I’m ready to go.”
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