PLANT CITY TIMES &
Observer
This boxer dreams of joining the professional ranks. SEE PAGE 16
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 4, NO. 15
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016
Your guide to everything hunting. SEE PAGES 10-11
YOUR TOWN
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hose looking for
Doing its Part
some fall fun
The Plant City Elks Lodge presented a $500 donation to the United Food Bank of Plant City’s Children’s Nutrition Program and congratulated Mary Heysek on being named the United Food Bank’s new executive director.
still have time
to check out the Fox Squirrel Corn Maze on Charlie Taylor Road.
Staying Optimistic
The maze sprawls through 5 acres of the Futch family farm. There’s also a country store, vendors, games, food and music. The maze will be open the next two weekends of October.
For more information,
SEE PAGE 13.
Casey Jeanite
Guests wandered through the Fox Squirrel Corn Maze Saturday, Oct. 15. Stalks are over 6 feet tall.
Living History
Classic
Three Plant Citians attended the grand opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. EMILY TOPPER STAFF WRITER
As a child growing up in South Carolina, Joseph Garvin had to walk seven miles to school. The bus didn’t stop to pick up African-American children. “That was part of the culture back in those days,” Garvin said. His home had no air conditioning or running water. His family relied on heavy quilts to stay warm in the winter. But now, at age 82, Garvin has seen the times starting to change. In late
Zone Six of the North Florida District of Optimist International held its installation banquet for new members and incoming leadership for the 2016-17 year. The Optimist Clubs of Lakeland, Plant City and Winter Haven comprise Zone Six. All three clubs were represented at the banquet which was hosted by the Lakeland club and held at Buddy Freddy’s Restaurant in Plant City Monday, Sept. 19. The incoming governor of the North Florida District, Sonny Kincheloe, of Jacksonville, presided over the installation. New members Doris Robbins and Jimmy Beaty were installed for the Plant City club along with the officers and board members for 2016-17, effective Oct. 1: President: Jack Holland First vice president: Jeb Hicks Secretary/treasurer: Paul Woods 2016-17 board members: Mark Ackett, Walt Arnold and Stan Hobby 2016-18 board members: Gary Jordan, Doris Robbins and Michael Williamson Immediate past president: Jeff Arnold
September, he was able to attend the grand opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. It’s a museum he and his wife, Margaret, are charter members of. “It does give you hope,” he said. “Your expectations are greater.” THE JOURNEY TO CAPITAL
Garvin’s wife, Margaret, was unable to attend the grand opening of the Courtesy photo
SEE HISTORY PAGE 4
Joseph Garvin stood in front of the White House.
Hot wheels roll into Dover. SEE PAGE 8