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WLCA by Emily Topper | Staff Writer

First phase of polo field approved With $50,000 allocated for the project, the board approved a pavilion and baseball amenities.

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At the Monday, Oct. 19, Walden Lake Community Association meeting, the WLCA voted to approve the first phase of construction and added amenities on the community’s polo field, located on Griffin Boulevard. The motion passed with a vote of 6-2. The WLCA’s budget for this year allocated $50,000 for the project. The biggest aspect of the first phase of construction consists of building a pavilion that is 20-

by-30 feet. The WLCA accepted a $30,000 bid for the pavilion from Magnolia Construction. The pavilion will be made of a concrete slab and will have a metal green roof. As the project continues in phases over the next few years, the WLCA hopes to add other pavilions throughout the field. Other amenities in the first phase of the project include six green pavilion tables, which are 6 feet long and have builtin benches for seating, and

hibachi grills to be placed at the end of the pavilion. Covered trash cans will be placed around the polo field. Baseball field equipment, including a backstop and bases, are also included as part of the project. Four baseball benches with backs, each 8 feet long, will be ordered. Out of the $50,000 allotted this year from the WLCA budget, $42,584.03 will be spent for the first phase of the project. Many residents and WLCA

board directors believe that the added amenities will continue to make Walden Lake a desirable community for families as new neighborhoods spring up around Plant City and surrounding areas. WLCA President Bob Hunter said that the Polo Field Committee has reviewed resident concerns and said that the polo field would be covered by insurance. “I think it’s a very positive move that’s needed for this

community,” Hunter said. “The committee has looked at issues over the last six months.” Still, some expressed concerns about parking, bathroom facilities, ongoing maintenance costs and keeping the polo field exclusive to Walden Lake members. WLCA board director Rich Glorioso had questions about spending the $50,000.

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HALLOWEEN HEX-ERCISE by Emily Topper | Staff Writer

Let’s do the Monster Dash

+ Archives offers children’s books The Photo Archives and History Center is offering a new selection of children’s books for sale in its book store. Fourteen new titles are available, ranging from $8 to $10. The books offer historic themes, as well as the complete selection of Word Wizard’s popular grammar series. The engaging Word Wizard’s book series is geared toward readers ages 5 to 8, and includes topics such as nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, homonyms, synonyms and antonyms. Titles include: “School Days Then and Now,” for ages 5 to 8; “Community Helpers Then and Now,” for ages 5 to 8; and “Agricultural Engineering and Feeding the Future,” for readers ages 10 to 13. “We wanted to offer something for younger readers,” Executive Director Gil Gott said. “People enjoy our local history books and often ask us if we have anything for students.” The archives is also offering two fun titles: “Betty Q Investigates” and “Pirate Treasure.” The archives anticipates the book “Christmas Long Ago,” written for readers ages 6 to 12, to be a popular choice during the holidays, along with the DVD “An Evergreen Christmas,” starring Plant City native Charlene Closshey. The archives’ bookstore offers adult regional history books and features local writers, including Alvin Futch, Col. Ken Cassels, Betty Patton and Nick Brown. The archives is a nonprofit history organization dedicated to the history and heritage of the Plant City community. It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and is located at 106 S. Evers St., in downtown Plant City. For more information call (813) 754.1578 or email info@plantcityphotoarchives.org.

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Need an excuse to eat Halloween candy? The FRANkenstein 5K & WOD-O-Ween will be held Halloween morning.

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Mike and Lauren Bearden, owners of CrossFit Plant City, are hosting the FRANkenstein 5K.

Zombies, witches and monsters galore will follow mortals down the trails of Alderman’s Ford Park Saturday, Oct. 31, in support of two local causes. The first FRANkenstein 5K Fun Run & WOD-O-Ween will be hosted by CrossFit Plant City on Halloween morning. The event, named after a common CrossFit workout, will include a 5K and a 1-mile dash that can be completed by individuals at any fitness level. CrossFit Plant City owners Mike and Lauren Bearden also will be demonstrating basic CrossFit exercises and workouts at the event for no additional cost. The couple opened the Plant City gym, off of Airport Road, almost two years ago. “It’s a 5K, but we want to bring in some CrossFit elements,” Lauren Bearden said. “It’s our very first year, first event. We wanted to provide an un-intimidating way to introduce people to CrossFit.” Proceeds from the event will

go toward two local causes, one of which is near and dear to the heart of CrossFit Plant City: raising money for the family of Jean Croslin. Croslin was diagnosed with stage four cancer in August. Her daughter, Tammy Piergallini, has been a member of CrossFit Plant City for about a year. The gym decided to make the family a beneficiary of the upcoming 5K. “She was totally fine, living her life. One day she had trouble breathing,” Lauren Bearden said. “Just seeing how heartbroken they were ... we wanted to rally around her and support her.“ After being diagnosed, Croslin died Sept. 25. The cancer was initially found in her lungs, but spread through the rest of her body. “It was all really quick,” Lauren Bearden said. “(Jean) was just very down to earth, very

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ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS by Emily Topper | Staff Writer

Contest open for P.C. art show name, logo Event organizers announced April 2016 as the date of the show in Historic Downtown. Plant City’s first art festival has temporarily been dubbed the Plant City Fine Arts Show, but the name may change as soon as early November. The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce has recently announced a contest for Plant City artists to create a name, logo and poster for the show. The deadline for entries is Friday, Oct. 30. The show will be held on April 23, 2016, in Historic Downtown, and will stretch from McCall Park to Plant City Mercantile on South Collins Street. David Gnage is the co-owner

of Plant City Mercantile and one of the show organizers. The idea for an art show piqued Gnage’s interest in February. As a St. Petersburg native, he was interested in a local art show that could be modeled after St. Petersburg’s Mainsail, a festival that attracts over 100,000 visitors each year. “Everything’s going good,” Gnage said. “We weren’t sure if downtown would work ... now we’re sure. We want to encompass as much of downtown as possible.” Gnage is primarily in charge of finding vendors for the festival. The event organizers,

The art festival will feature ceramics, fiberglass, jewelry, printing and photography, among other forms of mixed media. And it’s free for artists to join. which include representatives from Plant City Creatives and the chamber of commerce, are using ZAPP.com, a website that artists from across the nation use to showcase their work. It is the same website St. Peters-

burg Mainsail uses to find artists. “It’s free for artists to join,” Gnage said. “It’s a good system.” Plant City’s art festival will feature ceramics, fiberglass, jewelry, printing and photography, among other forms of mixed media. Gnage reviews the applications as part of a screening process, to make sure that the applicants are a good fit for the show. “We don’t want to exclude any kind of art form,” Gnage

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ENTER YOUR CREATIVE IDEA The art show is looking for an individual to design a logo and poster for the event and create an official name. Winners will be recognized in all promotional materials related to the show. EMAIL: peggy@plantcity.org DROP OFF: The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. Evers St. DEADLINE: Friday, Oct. 30

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2015

COMMUNITYCALENDAR FRIDAY, OCT. 23 Hillsborough County Fair — takes place beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Road. HillsboroughCountyFair.com. Plant City Community Chorale presents “The Language of Music” — takes place beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at First Presbyterian Church, 404 W. Reynolds St. Tickets are $10 in advance; $8 for seniors, children and students. PCCChorale.org. Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail — takes place from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, to Sunday, Oct. 24, at 2837 S. Frontage Road. SirHenrysHauntedTrail.com. Spaghetti Dinner — takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at American Legion Post 26, 2207 W. Baker St. Meals include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and tea. Tickets are $5. Proceeds go to the Ladies Auxillary “Adopt a Soldier” holiday project.

SATURDAY, OCT. 24 Benjamin DeVane Chapter United States Daughters of 1812 meeting — takes place beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Jennifer Marks will present the program on Fort Niagara. Contact Frances Nettles at pooh1314@verizon. net for more information. Brandon Florida Kennel Club show — takes place beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall, 2508 W. Oak Ave. There will be awards, food, vendors and more. Admission is free. Parking is $5. (813) 7410193. Fall Festival — takes place beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Lebanon Baptist Church, 110 N. Forbes

and make crafts to take home. For grades kindergarten through fifth. Funded by the Friends of the Bruton Memorial Library. (813) 757-9215. Plant City Area Democratic Club — begins at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 Mclendon St. Crystal Wilson, co-founder of the Tampa Bay Chapter of Black Lives Matter, will address the club. All are welcome.

East County Services SPAN meeting — takes place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road. The meeting is for service providers, such as nonprofits, to meet and network. There will be a raffle, continental breakfast, door prizes and speaker. Contact James Dunbar at (813) 209-1007. Trunk or Treat — takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 402 W. English St.

FRANkenstein 5K & WOD-OWeen — takes place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Alderman’s Ford Park, 100 Alderman Ford Park Drive. The event benefits Apache Way Farm Rescue and the family of Jean Croslin. Costumes are encouraged. CrossFitPlantCity. com or Active.com. Trunk or Treat — takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Cork United Methodist Church, 4815 Sam Allen Road. (813) 704-4873. Trunk or Treat — takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Eastside Baptist Church, 1318 E. Calhoun St. Trunk or Treat — takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Hope Lutheran Church, 2001 N. Park Road. Trunk or Treat — takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Springhead United Methodist Church, 2301 Sparkman Road. (786) 5433261.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 29

BEST BET Fifth Annual Country Cracker Feast — takes place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the home of George and Cassandra Banning, 2506 Clubhouse Drive. Ticket includes food, drinks, a raffle and entertainment. For tickets call George at (863) 660-8979. Road. (813) 752-2006. Fox Squirrel Corn Maze — takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, at 3002 Charlie Taylor Road. Enjoy a corn maze, games, hay rides, a pumpkin patch and a store. FoxSquirrelCornMaze.com. Halloween All Night Classic Softball Tournament — takes place from Saturday, Oct. 24, to Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Plant City Stadium, 1900 S. Park Road. Campsites are available. For first game time call (813) 659-4255 or go to TeamSideline.com/PlantCity on Wednesday, October 21. Mother Son Bowling Bash — takes place beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Plant City Family Bowl, 2250 U.S. Highway 92 E. It is the first time an event like this has been held by the City of Plant City Recreation and Parks Department. Boys age 5 and up can attend with their mother figure. For more information call Jason Hargrove at (813) 659-4256.

Police Lives Matter — takes place from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Plant City Police Department, 1 Police Center Drive. Residents are getting together to make banners to show their support of PCPD. Two Henrys Biertoberfest — takes place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Keel and Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road. There will be over 150 beers and ciders from more than 35 breweries, as well as live music. (813) 752-9100.

City Pointe Church Hangout — takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road. RSVP at CityPointeChurch.com.

Raider Crush Trunk or Treat — takes place from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Plant City High School, 1 Raider Place. Go to pchsptsa.com for more information. Hillsborough County Fair — takes place beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30, and at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Road. HillsboroughCountyFair.com. Trunk or Treat — takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1104 Cason St.

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SATURDAY, OCT. 31

Crafternoon — takes place from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 Mclendon St. Children are invited to stop by the library

Fall Festival — takes place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Bethany Baptist Church, 3409 N. Cork Road. (813) 7529209.

SUNDAY, OCT. 25

To publicize your event in our Community Calendar, please send by mail: 110 E. Reynolds St., Suite 100-A, Plant City, FL 33563; or by email: ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. Photos are welcome. Deadline is noon Thursday.

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Blues Night — takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays, at Top Shelf Bar & Grill, 110 E. Reynolds St. No cover (813) 704-6994. Christian Contemporary Music — takes place from 6:33 to 8:13 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at Krazy Kup, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd. (813) 752-1220. GriefShare — takes place beginning at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at Hope Lutheran Church, 2001 N. Park Road. Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion to help cope with the death of a loved one. (813) 752-4622. Open Mic Night — takes place beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesdays, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Family Restaurant, 1701 S. Alexander St. (813) 764-8818.

Plant City Connections — takes place beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesdays, at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill, 106 State Road 60 E. For a list of speakers visit Facebook.com/Groups/ PCityConnections Plant City Local Harvest Farners Market — takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, at McCall Park, 100 N. Collins St. The seasonal, open-air market showcases local family farms and artisan products. Contact Michael Stanley at (813) 5311911. Plant City Daybreak Rotary Club — meets at 7 a.m. Mondays, at the Community Conference Room at South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St. For more, visit PlantCityDayBreakRotary.com. Plant City Noon Rotary Club — meets at 12:15 p.m. Mondays, at HCC Plant City’s John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road. Read with Bonnie the Therapy Dog — takes place from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, at Bruton Memorial Libray, 302 McLendon St. Find Bonnie on the couch in the children’s area. Reading with Bonnie can improve reading levels and communication. The Recovery for Life — takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, at the Lorena Jaeb Rainbow House, 504 N. Palm Drive. It is a 12-step Biblebased program to help free individuals from all forms of addiction. Debbie Ray, (813) 763-1562. Young Adult Nite — takes place from 7:33 to 10:33 p.m. Saturdays, at Krazy Kup, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd. Live music and movies for 16 to 21 year olds. (813) 752-1220. Blues Night — takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Top Shelf Bar & Grill, 110 E. Reynolds St. Blues veteran Don Lehman brings sophisticated, contemporary blues, soul, funk and jazz to Historic Downtown. No cover (813) 704-6994.

R E E P P O O R R T T R

HIGHLIGHTS&HAPPENINGS HAPPENINGS HIGHLIGHTS OCTOBER 2015 OCTOBER

2015

INSPECTORS GENERAL BILL INSPECTORS GENERAL BILL

When I was elected to office, Inspectors General were hired and fired by agency heads. I saw this as a definite conflict When I was elected to office, Inspectors General hiredbeing and fired by agencyIheads. I sawimperative this as a defi conflict of interest, as the department heads were oftenwere the ones investigated. felt it was fornite Inspectors of interest, the department were often the to ones I felt it was imperative Inspectors General, asas overseers, to have heads more independence be being able toinvestigated. perform their duties effectively. Anfor agency head General, ashave overseers, to have more an independence to be from able to perform their duties effectively. An agency head should not the power to inhibit Inspector General conducting an audit or investigation. should not have the power to inhibit an Inspector General from conducting an audit or investigation. I wrote a bill that successfully passed, that gives the authority to hire and to fire to the Chief Inspector General Iwithin wrotethe a bill successfully passed, thatrestructuring, gives the authority toreduced hire andthe to infl fireuence to theofChief Inspector General Offithat ce of the Governor. By this we have agency heads over the within Office of the Governor. this have reduced the inflof uence of agency over the internalthe government watchdogs, so By they canrestructuring, now perform we their duties without fear reprisal. I will be heads filing additional internal government watchdogs, so they cantonow perform their duties without fearwithin of reprisal. will be filing additional legislation this year in my continued effort create accountability and efficiency stateI agencies. legislation this year in my continued effort to create accountability and efficiency within state agencies.

PIG JAM BILL PIG JAM BILL

STATE REPRESENTATIVE STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAN RAULERSON

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110 W. Reynolds Street, Suite 204 110 Reynolds Street, Suite 204 PlantW.City, FL 33563 Plant City, District 58 FL 33563 District 58 (813) 757-9110 (813) 757-9110 dan.raulerson@myfl oridahouse.gov dan.raulerson@myfloridahouse.gov If you have comments, questions, or If you have comments,information questions, on or would like additional would like additional information on the topics included in this up-date, the topics included in this please contact my offi ce. up-date, please contact my office.

The annual Plant City Pig Jam is a well-known and very well attended Chamber event, allowing professionals as well The annual Plant City PiginJam a well-known andInvery Chamber event, allowing professionals as well as amateurs to compete BBQisgrilling contests. the well stateattended of Florida, the Department of Business and Professional as amateurs to compete in BBQ grilling contests. and In the state ofannual Florida,inspections. the Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR) issues licenses to businesses conducts Regulations (DBPR) issues licenses to businesses and conducts annual inspections. Because the Pig Jam is a temporary event, those participating in the event are not licensed. However, DBPR decided Because the Pig Jam is aan temporary those participating in the event are not licensed. However, DBPRto decided they needed to pursue effort to event, force the individual venders to pay a fee, obtain a license, and submit annual they needed to pursue an effort to force the individual venders to pay a fee, obtain a license, and submit to annual inspections. inspections. According to Florida Statutes, I do not believe individuals According to Florida Statutes, I doto notparticipate believe individuals are required to have a license in food are requiredHowever, to have to a license to participate in food contests. clarify this and protect food contests. However,the tostate clarify this and food contests throughout of Florida fromprotect unnecessary contests throughout the state of Florida government regulation, I wrote a billfrom withunnecessary very clear government regulation, I wroteof atemporary bill with food veryevents clear language excluding participants language excluding participants of temporary foodspelled events from licensure and annual inspections. Specifically from licensure and annual inspections. cally spelled out, food contests and cook-offs wouldSpecifi be excluded. out, food contests and cook-offs would be excluded. During the 2015 Legislative Session, the Senate version During the passed 2015 Legislative Session, version of the bill unanimously in allthe its Senate committees of of the bill and passed unanimously in all its committees of reference on the Senate floor. In the Florida House, reference and on the Senateinflall oor. In the Florida my bill passed unanimously committees, andHouse, was placed on the special order calendar for final vote. Because my passed unanimously in all committees, andsession was placed calendar for and final by vote. Because the bill Florida House of Representatives ended its early,on thethe billspecial could order not be voted on, House rules the Florida House automatically died.of Representatives ended its session early, the bill could not be voted on, and by House rules automatically died. I am filing the bill again for the upcoming session in January 2016. Because of the unanimous support it received in Iboth am fithe lingHouse the billand again for the upcoming sessionthat in January 2016. Because of the unanimous support it received in Senate, I am very optimistic the bill will pass. both the House and Senate, I am very optimistic that the bill will pass.

IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE INCUBATOR BUSINESS PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE INCUBATOR BUSINESS PROGRAM I have been participating in the Plant City Improvement League’s Business Incubator Program, meeting with young Ientrepreneurs have been participating in athe Plant class. City Improvement Business Incubator meeting with young and teaching monthly As a businessLeague’s owner and a legislator, I bringProgram, an all-inclusive perspective to entrepreneurs and teaching a monthly class. As a business owner and a legislator, I bring an all-inclusive perspective the program. The Incubator Program was started in 2014, and was created to accelerate the growth and successes to of the program. The Incubator 2014, and was created to accelerate the growthsupport and successes of entrepreneurial companies inProgram Plant Citywas andstarted EasterninHillsborough County through an array of business resources entrepreneurial and services. companies in Plant City and Eastern Hillsborough County through an array of business support resources and services. The focus of the Incubator is to help create and strengthen young startup businesses with a specific emphasis on Minority Business Enterprises (MBE’s). By providing The focus of the Incubator is the to help createsupport, and strengthen startup businesses with aemerging specific emphasis onwill Minority Business to Enterprises (MBE’s). Byenterprises providing undeveloped businesses with necessary financial young services, and technical services, businesses be empowered develop into thriving undeveloped businesses with the necessary support, financial services, and technical services, emerging businesses will be empowered to develop into thriving enterprises within the community. within the community. The Incubator’s first phase offers advice and expertise in developing business and marketing strategies. Community partners educate and prepare young entrepreneurs in The Incubator’s first phase offers advice and expertise developing business and marketing strategies. Community partners educate and prepare young entrepreneurs in the areas of developing infrastructure, marketing plans,inand financial strategies. the areas of developing infrastructure, marketing plans, and financial strategies. The second phase, also known as the nesting phase, is much more intensive, providing a hands-on program that goes beyond initial planning. This phase is practical and deals The phase, known as the nesting is much intensive, providing a hands-on program that goes beyond initial planning. This withsecond issues that willalso advance businesses to thephase, next level withmore the ultimate goal of each business being well-grounded, self-sustaining, and fortifi ed.phase is practical and deals with issues that will advance businesses to the next level with the ultimate goal of each business being well-grounded, self-sustaining, and fortified.

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HEART TO GIVE by Emily Topper | Staff Writer

Haley’s Heart

After an unexpected surgery, a Plant City family is in need of financial help and a new home. looked into are either out of her price range or unsuitable for her and her daughter to live in. Many are filled with mold or have front stoops made of rotting wood. Lisa Brown said if it was just her, she’d figure something out. But, as always, she’s thinking of Haley. A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family. “I’ve never asked for help. Ever. From anybody,” Lisa Brown said. “We were completely fine before I lost my jobs.” Prior to September, Lisa Brown had never been late on her rent payments. She had just signed up Haley for cheer for the school year, a sport she’s loved since the age of three. “Now all of that just came to a halt,” Lisa Brown said. “I’ve been pretty much at Haley’s school every single day. Every day it’s just something new. If I don’t laugh, I’ll break down.” To keep the family together, she’s even sold her bed for grocery money. Despite the hardships, there is one thing that keeps her going: her daughter.

On Monday, Oct. 12, Lisa Brown’s two-bedroom apartment off of Alexander Street was mostly packed for a move two days later. A pile of brown cardboard boxes were stacked in the corner. The living room furniture had been stowed away, save for an entertainment set and two worn chairs. Lisa Brown’s 12-yearold daughter, Haley Brown, sat in one, swinging her legs over the arm and laughing at the Facebook messages her friends had sent her. She was in high spirits for being three days away from an extensive heart surgery. Surgery that, if put off for too long, could have fatal results.

RACING HEART

One month prior, Haley had just started seventh grade at Tomlin Middle School, and Lisa Brown had started a second job working in the cafeteria at Tomlin. On the second day of school, Haley went to see her mom in the cafeteria. Haley’s heart was beating rapidly — so rapidly that her mom could see it rising up and down in her chest. “She wasn’t doing anything,” Lisa Brown said. “She was just standing.” Lisa Brown rushed Haley to the hospital, where doctors stopped her heart for 45 seconds to bring it to a normal rate. Doctors discovered that Haley has paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, a condition that causes the sudden onset of a fast heartbeat. Haley has two extra heart valves — one is embedded in her heart, and the other is protruding out of the right side — causing blood to pump at twice the rate it should be pumping. As she gets older, the condition has the potential to worsen. The news is bad, but it doesn’t come as a total shock to Lisa Brown. She has known that something was wrong with Haley’s heart since her daughter was a toddler. Doctors had never been able to pinpoint a problem. “They could not find anything,” Lisa Brown said. After Haley’s heart was temporarily stopped, she missed some school but went back before her scheduled surgery date. Because Lisa Brown needed to stay with her daughter when possible,

LOVING HEART

Emily Topper

Lisa Brown and her daughter, Haley Brown, were evicted from their Plant City apartment after Lisa Brown lost both of her jobs. They are in need of a new home and financial assistance. Tomlin Middle School let her go to fill the immediate cafeteria position. She was also let go from her other job as a waitress a few days later. “I had two jobs,” Lisa Brown said. “It went down to nothing within a week. I’ve applied to different schools, but I haven’t heard anything. I have applications everywhere.”

BIG HEART

With the recent loss of both of her jobs, Lisa Brown is in a tough situation. She had to

be out of her apartment by Oct. 14, the day before Haley’s heart surgery. To avoid an official eviction notice, she must pay $1,880 in move-out fees. As Lisa Brown looks for a place within her price range and a new job, she and Haley will stay with her mom in Zephyrhills for two weeks. Her mom lives in a 55-plus retirement community, making Lisa and Haley’s stay limited. “We haven’t found a place yet,” Lisa Brown said. “I guess within that two weeks I have to figure something out.”

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“I’ve heard her say it’s her fault. I hate that. She’s been really sweet. Every time she walks away she says, ‘I love you, Mom.’” — Lisa Brown Lisa Brown has applied for Section 8 housing, but is currently on a waiting list in Plant City. She is looking into Pasco County. Homes that she has

The Monday before her surgery, Haley was happy. She bounded from one end of the apartment to the other, showing funny videos to her mom and cuddling with Loki, her cat. She pointed proudly to her cheerleading awards and detailed the win behind each one before jumping to the next topic of conversation: YouTube tutorials about how to make fake slime and fake blood. Haley has remained in high spirits through the hardship, but her mom has heard her take blame for the unavoidable situation more than once. “I’ve heard her say it’s her fault,” Lisa Brown said. “I hate that. She’s been really sweet. Every time she walks away she says, ‘I love you, Mom.’” Haley’s surgery on Oct. 15 was successful. It took three hours longer than expected, but doctors were able to close one of her heart valves. As Haley continues to recover, it will be determined at a later date if she will need another surgery or not. But the family’s rough patch is far from over as they still search for a home. With Haley’s loving heart, Lisa Brown is determined to find one. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver. com.

NEWS BRIEFS + HCC board to say pledge On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the executive council of the Institutional Advisory Council at Hillsborough Community College voted to rescind the decision to no longer say the Pledge of Allegiance at IAC meetings. The decision not to recite the pledge before meetings sparked backlash, but left one question unanswered: why was it made in the first place? “It really was a question of consistency,” Ashley Carl, HCC spokeswoman, said. “Some councils said it, and some didn’t.” The decision made by the IAC was exclusive to only its council meetings. “They have no rule making authority,” Carl said. “It would not impact college authority.” The initial decision, made Friday, Sept. 4, did not apply to any other HCC councils or any HCC students. HCC has campuses in Brandon, Plant City, Dale Mabry, SouthShore and Ybor City.

+ Arrest made in Regions Bank, restaurant robberies The Plant City Police Department has made an arrest in the Regions Bank robbery that happened Monday, Oct. 19. Jarrod Shane Butterworth, of Plant City, was arrested and charged with four counts of armed robbery, seven counts of kidnapping and one count of grand theft auto. Since his arrest, Butterworth has confessed to robbing Regions Bank, Arby’s, Sonic and Sunshine Convenience Store, according to the PCPD. In addition to robbing Regions Bank on Thonotosassa Road Oct. 19, Butterworth robbed the Arby’s on South Frontage Road Wednesday, Oct. 14, and the Sonic on James L. Redman Parkway Tuesday, Oct. 13. He entered the Sonic at about 10:20 p.m. Oct. 13 and the Arby’s at about 2:52 p.m. Oct. 14. He was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun. In both robberies the suspect demanded cash then fled. He concealed his face with what was believed to be an ace bandage. The PCPD attributes much of the success of the arrest to the tips sent to Crime Stoppers, as well as assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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A Passion for Purple October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month across the nation. It also marks two years since a Plant City family lost Tiffany Lamar in a domestic violence homicide case. THIRD ANNUAL “A PASSION FOR PURPLE WALK” ABOUT: One-mile walk in remembrance of Tiffany Lamar to raise awareness for domestic violence victims. Food will be served, and a TV will be raffled off. The money raised from the event will go back into the walk for future years. WHEN: 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 WHERE: 601 E. Laura St. COST: Free to walk; $12 for t-shirts DRESS: Wear purple to show support for domestic violence victims. GET HELP If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

It’s been a little over two years since Tiffany Lamar was found dead, one day before her 25th birthday, at her home at Plant City’s Woodbridge Apartments. David Coleman, Tiffany Lamar’s boyfriend and the father of two of her children, was arrested and charged with second degree murder for her death. On Saturday, Oct. 31, her family will be hosting the third annual “A Passion for Purple Walk” in her honor, as a way to raise awareness for victims of domestic violence. Tiffany Lamar and Coleman had been together for about two years, but Coleman had been in and out of jail for most of their relationship. At that time, Coleman’s past was unknown to Tiffany Lamar’s family. They had only met him a handful of times, and referred to him as quiet and reserved. The truth began to surface after Tiffany Lamar’s death. “People came forward,” White said. “Neighbors and

friends heard them fighting. If we knew any of this was going on, she wouldn’t have been with him.” It’s the kind of story that makes hindsight 20/20, but is far from uncommon. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in three women and one in four men have suffered some kind of physical violence or abuse by an intimate partner. Most victims are female. In the United States, a woman is assaulted or beaten every nine seconds. It’s another reason the Lamar family will continue to host the walk in Tiffany’s memory for as long as they can. This year, the family has promoted the event on Facebook and received help from family friend Latrina Shaw. The walk had 20 people the first year and about 100 people last year. “It’s in honor of anyone who has lost someone to domestic violence, or is going through

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Tiffany Lamar’s mother, Janice Lamar, and sister, Latoya White, hold a photo of her. The third annual “A Passion for Purple Walk,” in her honor, will be held Saturday, Oct. 31. that situation,” White said. “I don’t care if it’s just us walking, we are going to do it every year.” Tiffany Lamar was part of a close-knit family. She lived in the same apartment complex as White, and the siblings gathered at the home of their mother, Janice Lamar, on Sundays. She had a steady job in the deli at Publix and cared for her three children: Jaylen,

Amiyah and Anthony. “If she wasn’t working, she was with her family,” Janice Lamar said. “She was a hard worker, a great mother,” Latoya White, Tiffany Lamar’s sister, said. “She loved her kids.” Since their mother’s death, the children have been sent to live with their fathers’ families. Janice Lamar and Latoya

White encourage victims of domestic violence to speak up, as well as family members. “All they’ve got to do is just say something about it,” Janice Lamar said. “I would have believed my sister,” White said. “We would have done everything in our power to get away from him.” Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver. com.

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sweet. She was just really appreciative about help and support.” The Beardens hoped that Croslin would be with them for the event, but they will still be donating proceeds to her family. With the continued support of the gym, Piergallini has promoted the event in the Plant City community. “Tammy has been invaluable in helping to get people to be sponsors and get people to sign up,” Lauren Bearden said. “She has been a huge, huge help.” The 5K will also raise money for Apache Way Farms Rescue Inc., a nonprofit animal sanctuary based in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. The sanctuary is owned and operated by Lori Matta, who is also the owner of Dance Carousel of Plant City. “I was looking for a charity ... I saw a post about Lori Matta,” Lauren Bearden said. “I was moved by it. She keeps these animals for life ... it’s their forever home.” In June, Matta was admitted to the hospital with stomach pains, later discovering that her appendix had burst and her abdomen was infected. Following the treatment, Matta was in a car accident that resulted in a neck injury. Though she is now on the road to recovery, her rescue efforts are in need of financial support. After hearing about Matta’s recent hardships, Lauren Bearden met Matta. “We had a good rapport with each other,” Lauren Bearden said. “I just felt like that was the right thing to do.” So far, the Beardens are expecting about 60 people to come to the event, but are hoping to get at least 40 more to sign up before Halloween. They want the 5K to become a continued event, supporting

Reporters from the Plant City Times & Observer hit the streets of Plant City to ask residents a little about themselves. Will we spot you around town next?

We asked: Do you have a fall tradition?

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Tyler Orr, 30

I like going to the car show in the fall. It’s too hot in the summer.

Every year me and my friends hold this thing called “Night of the Pumpkin.” It’s all about pumpkin carving, pumpkin beer, pumpkin pie, anything pumpkin.

Joe Hutchinson, 29

Kayla Hartman, 22

My fall tradition is watching football.

I love North Carolina in the fall. I like seeing the leaves change.

Laura Cochran, 27

Bob Riviezzo, 75

Every year we have a huge family gathering. It’s like 300 people.

I’m from up north, so I like the smell of fall.

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“We set aside $50,000 for this,” Glorioso said. “Since then, we’ve been involved in two lawsuits. I think it’s the wrong time to be spending the money. When we put this $50,000 in the budget, we didn’t know we’d have these lawsuits we’d be dealing with.” The lawsuits Glorioso referred to are the ones between the WLCA and Visions Golf, the owner of the two 18-hole golf courses within Walden Lake. Visions Golf wants to develop The Hills course, but it is the WLCA’s stance to keep the course for golf, and not for homes. “We can all speculate,” Hunter said. “You really can’t budget for unknown lawsuits.” After a permit is obtained, Hunter hopes that construction on the polo field’s pavilion will begin within the next few weeks. Equipment for the first phase of the project will also be ordered at that time. The WLCA is looking for volunteers and sponsors for the next phase of the project. “It’s important that we reach out to businesses ... to help us move this project forward,” Hunter said.

Plant City Mercantile hosted an art gallery showing of students’ work for the Plant City High School PTSA “Reflections” art competition Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Wednesday, Oct. 21. Students and the public were invited to attend, while judges deliberated. The final results will be revealed during an awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the John R. Trinkle Center. At the awards ceremony, there will also be live performances and refreshments. Reflections, the National PTA’s cornerstone arts pro-

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FRANkenstein 5K & WOD-O-Ween WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 WHERE: Alderman’s Ford Park, 100 Alderman Ford Park Drive WHAT: 5K, kid’s 1-mile dash, costume contest, vendors, music and more COST: $25 for the 5K; $10 for the Monster Dash; free T-shirts while supplies last. An additional $5 will be charged for those who register at the event. REGISTER: CrossFitPlantCity. com or Active.com. different charities each time. “I really want to get more runners,” Lauren Bearden said. “I want this to be an annual, big party. I really want to make this something that Plant City can come to count on.” After spending a year establishing their business and presence in Plant City, the Beardens hope to continue to give back to the city that they have come to call home. “We really want to reach out to the community and be involved with the community as much as possible,” Lauren Bearden said. An enrollment fee is required for both the 5K and the 1-mile dash, but anyone is welcome to attend the free CrossFit workouts. The Beardens will be demonstrating the proper way to do kettlebell swings and squat-thrusts, complete with pumpkins as a weights. Vendors from Focus 4 Beauty and Hint of Garlic will also be at the event. Costumes, of course, are encouraged. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver. com.

gram, is being hosted for the second year at PCHS by PTSA President Yvonne Fry and PTA Reflections chair Sunni Baerwalde. Througout the country, almost 300,000 students are participating in the event. This year’s theme is “Let Your Imagination Fly.” Students were left to their imaginations with a choice between six different art categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. “It is my desire to bring light to the arts at PSHS and in Plant City,” Baerwalde said. “These students need to be recognized, just like a sports player gets his name called out on the loudspeaker.”

ART SHOW / PAGE 1 said. “We’re open.” Gnage is hoping to attract local artists for the show, but national artists are also welcome. “We want intriguing art,” Gnage said. “We like local, but we’re not opposed to anyone from out of state at all.” The art festival also will have live music and food. Gnage hopes that the festival will become an annual event. “Family-friendly is definitely what we’re pitching,” Gnage said. “All the shops will be open. [Attendees] will be able to experience Plant City’s Historic Downtown retail environment.” Besides determining a final name and logo, which will be used on all promotional events, the art show is still seeking sponsors. Interested sponsors can contact Peggy Wilson at peggy@plantcity.org. “It’s an ongoing process,” Gnage said. “We’re reaching the end of a lot of decisions.” Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserve.com.

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MY VIEW by Donna Bollenbach | Florida Native Plant Society

Celebrate Florida Native Plant Month Floridians are in love with exotic plants. Many yards are planted to resemble a tropical island, a rainforest or an African jungle. While there are many tropical plants native to Florida, more often than not, the plants inÂ these landscapes are not natives. SomeÂ are even harming our environment. So why are so many people trying to make Florida something it is not? CityÂ and county governmentsÂ throughoutÂ Florida are recognizing October 2015 asÂ Florida Native Plant Month. Why is thisÂ important to you, and how does it benefit Florida?Â

ABOUT NATIVES

A Florida native plant is a plant that occurred in the state beforeÂ the arrival of Europeans. A non-native plant was introduced by humans. They can be introduced intentionally or unintentionally, such as in ship cargo.Â Some of these plants have becomeÂ naturalized, meaning they are growing on their own in nature. A naturalized non-native plant that takes over a habitat and displaces native plants is anÂ invasiveÂ orÂ invasive exotic.Â Not all non-native naturalized plants are invasive.

NATIVES BELONG

They are part of our history, our heritage and our unique character. ButÂ they are not just a partÂ of our past. They are the key to our future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Land Remembered,â&#x20AC;? the historical novel by the late Patrick Smith, describes Central Florida as a landscape of endless saw palmettos and grasses, rich in plant and wildlife. While we cannot resurrect the vast unspoiled lands of the past, we can restore the

LEARN MORE To find out more about Florida Native Plant Month, including a list of events throughout the state, visit Florida Native Plant Society at fnps.org.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;realâ&#x20AC;? Florida to our remaining lands.Â By planting native plants in our gardens and protecting the naturalÂ plant communities we can take back Florida, and goÂ into the future with a more stable and sustainable environment.

NATIVES PROTECT

By planting natives we retainÂ a high variety of plants and animals in our state. When we plant an exotic, it may escape to our natural environment and push out the natives. This can cause a decrease in the number of individual species in our state. Protecting biodiversity is important because it supports a variety of insects, plants and wildlife that are essential to our production of food and medicine. Every time a species goes extinct we lose a potential source for a new food or vaccine.

NATIVES SUPPORT

Our pollinators, insects, birds and bats, pollinate over 75% of our crops. Without these pollinators many of our crops will vanish. This can impact our economy and health. Native plants attract more pollinators than non-natives, and because native plants and native wildlife have evolved together, their survival is often dependent each other.

NATIVES CLEAN WATER

Native plants keep our water clean.Â Native wetland plants filter pollutants, that

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Native plants protect the water supply. can end up in our homes, out of the water. They also provide food and habitat for natural fish nurseries and many bird species. Many exotics tend to clog our waterways, rob our lakes of oxygen, and provide little food or habitat for wildlife. Donna Bollenbach is the vice president of both the Suncoast chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society and the Friends of Kissimmee Prarie Preserve State Park. She loves to photograph nature, especially Florida native plants and animals. Join the Suncoast chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society at SuncoastNPS.org. The chapter meets every third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Seffner Extension Services office, 5339 County Road 579.

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Women’s business club celebrates 15 years The local chapter of American Business Women’s Association is a way for women from all over the community to network. en that were original members that first year.” With the economy beginning to turn around, the Plant City chapter has started to grow. “We’re seeing a resurgence in activity and interest,” Paat said. “People are willing to help and make it grow.” Although the association targets businesswomen, anyone interested is encouraged to join or attend one of the chapter’s monthly meetings. The Oct. 28 celebration is open to the public and will feature guest speaker Gina Berry, ABWA’s national secretary treasurer. Berry will be speaking on why everyone should consider joining ABWA. Like other monthly meetings, the anniversary party will have a catered lunch, a business meeting and networking opportunities for attendees. “We would love to have people interested in the chapter come,” Paat said. “You don’t have to be a business owner.” Paat moved to Plant City in 1999 and opened her business one year later. Her involvement in Plant City’s ABWA started as a way for her to meet new people, but it has grown into the opportunity to take on new leadership roles. She is currently the past president on the executive board, and has served as the asso-

NETWORKING TIPS Courtney Paat is a business owner and a 15-year member of the ABWA Plant City chapter. Over the years, she has developed and learned networking tips for success: • Always wear a visible, readable name tag. • When attending a networking event, make it a point to meet someone you don’t know. • While at an event, don’t sit down. The point is to mingle and talk with people.

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ciation’s president, vice president of membership, program chair and publicity chair, in addition to serving on the fundraising, education and nominations committees. “I’ve always kept my finger on ABWA,” Paat said. “I wouldn’t have stuck with it if I didn’t feel like it had helped me with my business.” Paat said that she has heard other members describe Plant City’s chapter as a safe place to learn and grow with opportunities to help with committees, projects and more. “The connections — the connections are the big part,” Paat said. If a potential member wants to join the chapter but is worried about the time commitment, Paat still encourages them to come to a meeting and consider joining. “We only meet once a month,” she said. “It’s less of a time commitment. There’s businesswomen from all over Plant City ... that come and share. It’s really a good organization.” Those interested in attending the 15th anniversary party should RSVP by Oct. 23. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver. com.

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The Thrill of the Hunt Hunter’s Habitat Plant City residents love hunting in Florida, but experienced hunters don’t limit their sport to one location. Reporters from the Plant City Times & Observer hit the streets of the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World to ask some of the city’s experienced hunters their favorite spots from around the nation.

HAINES CITY, FLORIDA

The foliage in Haines City is thick, giving hunters like Dillon Glisson an ideal hideout. Once hunters are set up, they can expect to spot an animal quickly. “The reason there is good hunting in the area is because of all the minerals in the ground,” Glisson said. “All the good minerals (are) in the soil, and the plants are good for the deer.”

MACON, GEORGIA

Southside’s Michael Lopez has 25 years of hunting experience. Lopez hunts in an area north of Macon, Georgia that has a high population of bucks and does. Macon deer may have more weight than Florida’s, but their horns are usually smaller and more lightweight. This area of Georgia also has a dense forest, without palm fronds and sand, which are not ideal for a hunter’s hiding spot.

LINDRITH, NEW MEXICO

For hunters used to the Southeast, Lindrith, New Mexico will prove to be a challenge. Jonathan Swindle has been hunting for 32 years and said New Mexico is a whole different game. Instead of white-tailed deer, hunters can shoot elk and mule deer. The area is diverse, having both wood flats and hillspecked pastures. The scenery is striking. But Swindle explained that hunting is universal. “It’s (hunting) the same formula wherever you go,” Swindle said. “This area is just different for a Florida boy.”

t’s fall in Plant City, and although the cooler weather won’t set in until winter, there’s one season that has hit the target in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World: hunting season. We have the greatest hunting tips and tricks for you in our in-

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from Trinity Sportsman Ministry TIPS AND TRICKS BEGINNERS 1. Find a mentor. “Become a sponge,” Pawlowski said. “Learn as much as possible.” 2. Practice, practice, practice. “Go to a clinic like ours,” Pawlowski said.

INTERMEDIATE 1. Hone your skills. “Practice more than the last three days before the start of the season,” Pawlowski said. “Go to competitions.” 2. Don’t get caught up in the hype. For Pawlowski, hunting isn’t about buying the newest gadget on the market. “Stick with what you know,” he said. “With the age of the Internet, you can look at reviews and where to best spend your money.”

ADVANCED 1. Blend in. Pawlowski recommends bathing with an unscented soap and using other products that are scent free. He also recommends picking a hunting spot that will help with scent control. 2. Download apps. Pawlowski uses ScoutLook, a free app that hunters can use before they pick a location. The app can show which way the wind is coming from, and hunters can pick their location based off of the direction of the wind.

SWAINSBORO, GEORGIA

Ryan Wilson has been a hunter since he was 10 years old. Now 37, Wilson believes that Swainsboro is the perfect hunting spot. Swainsboro has a small population, but a lot of deer. The area has 60,000 acres of hunting space, little of which is developed. Unlike many hunting spots in Florida, Swainsboro is free of crowds. “It’s all the space,” Wilson said. “It gives the deer a lot of room.” The area is full of does, but the bucks are not as easy to find. Putting out corn and feed draws them in and keeps them healthy for the next hunting season.

WAYNESVILLE, GEORGIA

For 14-year-old Chelsea Woodard, her go-to hunting spot in Georgia is Waynesville. With 7,000 acres to explore, there are high populations of deer and hogs. The Woodard family has raised four generations of hunters, all of which have practiced shooting in Waynesville. “You’ve got to be patient,” Woodard said. “If you hide out and wait, you’ll definitely get something.” There is a healthy forest in the region. A deer blind can be set up discreetly, and stay well-hidden.

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Dennis Pawlowski began hunting as a teenager. The Plant City Police officer operates Trinity Sportsman Ministries, behind First Baptist Church of Durant.

Dennis Pawlowski has turned his passion for hunting into a ministry that caters to youth in Hillsborough County. For Dennis Pawlowski, hunting is about more than sport. The activity has become a lifestyle and a spiritual journey. “I don’t go into the woods just to get a kill,” Pawlowski said. “I like to see the stars and hear the sounds of the woods.” Pawlowski, the founder of Trinity Sportsman Ministries, began hunting as a teenager when his friend’s father took him through the woods of South Carolina. Since then, Pawlowski has used his passion for hunting as a way to share the message of Christ. The Michigan native began the nonprofit ministry in 2006, in the woods behind First Baptist Church of Durant. “I guess it was a God thing,” Pawlowski said. “It was born out of wanting to serve Christ and the passion that he gives

Dennis Pawlowski uses an app called ScoutLook to pick the perfect hunting location. each one of us.” Pawlowski and his ministry members travel to churches in eastern Hillsborough County, offering lessons in archery or bow hunting that matches a

teaching of the Bible. “We point kids to biblical passages,” Pawlowski said. “Those are the biblical principles that we bring to the actual lesson.”

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Although ministry members might recognize Dennis Pawlowski with a bow in his hand, other Plant City residents will recognize him in his police uniform. He has been a member of the Plant City Police Department for over 20 years.

Pawlowski passes his own hunting experience along to children. Kids who enroll in a bow hunting class learn the basics of hunting, including hunting morals and ethics, animal habitats and conservation. Classes are held throughout the year. About 200 people, mostly kids, go through the ministry program over the course of one year. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver. com.

Hunting: A demonstration of sacrifice My expectations for my Ocala or to the Everglades. upcoming bear hunting trip There’s also a two-day are very low. minimum on the hunt. I see I will be surprised if I even it to be implausible that even see a bear. the quota limits will be I’m just looking met in those two days. for some camaraAnd after that, on any derie with friends. given day, the hunt can Most of the people be turned off. It’s the that are going out hunter’s responsibilthere to hunt, like ity to check. I expect me, haven’t had any the Florida Fish and experience hunting Wildlife Conservation bears in the past. It’s Commission to issue NATE all new to us. stiff fines for anybody KILTON I don’t think more who breaks those laws. than 200 bears will I have no tolerance get taken in the state this for people that won’t follow year. Especially with the way the law when it comes to the season is broken into hunting. That needs to be a different bear management part of this: keep people acunits. If the east Panhandle countable. The harvest rates unit gets shut down, I don’t are there for a reason, so see a lot of hunters going to that we can maintain these

populations. If people can’t appreciate that, then they ought not to be hunting. In “The Wilderness Hunter,” former President Theodore Roosevelt wrote, “In hunting, the finding and killing of the game is, after all, but a part of the whole. The free, self-reliant, adventurous life, with its rugged and stalwart democracy; the wild surroundings, the grand beauty of the scenery, the chance to study the ways and habits of the woodland creatures — all these unite to give to the career of the wilderness hunter its peculiar charm. “The chase is among the best of all national pastimes; it cultivates that vigorous manliness for the lack of

which in a nation, as in an individual, the possession of no other qualities can possibly atone. No one, but he who has partaken thereof, can understand the keen delight of hunting in lonely lands.” Roosevelt’s words resonate with me. However, he falls very short in one regard: it doesn’t describe my spiritual connection to the hunt. I believe in the God of creation, who turned that creation over to mankind. Unfortunately, we live in a sinful world, where the wages of sin is death. If we don’t eat, we die. If I don’t hunt, I won’t die. But when I hunt, I take ownership of my consumption. I take the life. I butcher the animal. I own it. It’s raw,

visceral and ugly, but it’s the reality of the world we live in. It’s more honest than the proxy killing I do when I shop for a steak at the grocery store. I have no blood lust, and I’m horribly conflicted every time I harvest an animal. I’m sad for the truth of its necessity, and I’m joyful for its sacrifice for my life. Most importantly, the sacrifice of that animal for my temporal physical existence points to the cross and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for my eternal spiritual life. Nate Kilton is a local businessman and co-owner of the Plant City Times & Observer. He will be participating in Florida’s bear hunting season in Tate’s Hell State Forest.

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HOW TO SCATTER

FALL TURKEY HUNTING by Scott Ellis

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Two hunters run at a brood flock from different places. Hopefully, the birds scatter in different directions. Once scattered, wait and listen for them to yelp and kee-kee. If you start hearing multiple birds and they didn’t flush far, set up and begin calling. Call often. Assembly yelping and kee-kee running will be your best bet. Do not be afraid to call. If the birds have flushed too far, reposition to where the majority of the flock escaped your ambush. Wait and listen for them to call, then begin your calling. In both instances, do not start calling until the birds start calling. This way you know the birds are calm enough to start the regrouping process. If you’ve busted a bachelor flock, rely on your gobbler yelps and deep gobbler clucks, but call sparingly. A bachelor flock has much less urge to regroup than a brood flock. Many times the gobblers will not regroup, hence seeing lone long beards in the fall.

GOBBLER Hunter Scott Ellis shares his tips and tricks for fall turkey hunting. With summer winding down, archery and muzzle loading are anticipated. People are tuning bows, sighting scopes and plowing fields. It is also a great time to tune those turkey calls for the fall season. Most states offer turkey as fair game during archery, and all but a few offer a fall turkey season. Fall turkey hunting can put your hunting skills to the test. There are two basic angles to hunting fall turkeys: hunting bachelor flocks and hunting what I call brood flocks. Bachelor flocks consist of mature gobblers, and brood flocks consist of the adult hens and their offspring. During the fall, a hunter has to realize that he is capitalizing on a turkey’s urge for companionship, their need to establish a pecking order and overall curiosity. He is also putting his woods skills to the test by finding his birds. Locating a viable food source and water is essential to finding them.

BACHELOR FLOCKS

During the spring, you’ll have a dominant gobbler and numerous subordinate gobblers in an area that holds birds. During the fall, take away the breeding urge, and you’re left with the same gobblers. These gobblers will often

befriend each other and flock together. Do not be confused: there is still a pecking order. Once you’ve conducted reconnaissance, your safest bet is to set up and blind call, or move and call. When calling, only cluck and plain yelp to give the impression that you are alone and looking for companionship. Use slow, low ‘yawks’ every 10 to 15 minutes.

BROOD FLOCKS

These birds have a very tightknit social grouping. They were laid, hatched and have been flocked together the last eight to 14 months. Similar to hunting bachelor flocks, there are two basic methods: blind calling, and moving and calling. When blind calling, lure the birds in by peaking their curiosity. Mix up your calling. The type of calling employed is different than what is used to call bachelor flocks. While trying to locate or communicate with a brood flock, produce assembly yelping, lost yelping and kee-kee running.

CALLING TACTICS

Blind calling is sitting in a stationary position and calling randomly, without being engaged in a conversation with a bird. Throw in some deep purring for bachelor flocks. Once you get a response, call just enough to peak their interest. Hunting these birds takes an enormous amount of patience. Moving and calling can be

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Scott Ellis has years of experience hunting turkeys. effective, but be mindful of your surroundings. Less foliage on the trees and the birds not being as vocally responsive as the spring can be a challenge. Without the birds giving away their location, the chance of spooking them is much greater walking through the open timber. Once you have made contact with a gobbler, survey the area and set up in a position that has plenty of visibility. If you elicit a response during the fall, the birds will come close enough to present a shot.

TYPES OF TURKEY CALLS

Assembly and lost yelping are the same basic call. They are both 15 to 20 note yelps given with inflection and emotion. The assembly yelp is given by the brood hen when a flock is scattered to gather her brood. The lost yelp is when a bird is alone and is looking for companionship. I don’t feel a turkey is ever lost. I view lost yelping as a locating call. When you’re giving these yelp sequences, visualize a turkey looking for company.

Kee-kee is the whistle of a young bird. Before a poult’s voice has developed to produce yelps, it can only whistle. Once matured, it will then combine kee-keeing with yelping, producing the kee-kee run. The kee-kee sounds like its spelled. Produce a series of this call ending with two to four yelps at the end to make a keekee run. Kee-keeing is best performed with a mouth call.

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BUST A MOVE Dancing with the Locals is a charity fundraising event for the Noon Rotary Club of Plant City. Each year, eight to 13 couples compete in the competition for two awards: best dancers and most

In this week’s Dancing with the Locals feature, we profile couples Mike and April Ferry, and Ethan Rouse and Lori Ingram.

money raised. Audience members enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while voting for their favorite couple with their dollars. Many of the couples have no prior

dance experience and take classes for six weeks before the big night. Guest judges critique routines, which range from sexy salsa numbers to classic waltzes. — Emily Topper and Abby Baker

DANCING WITH THE LOCALS WHEN: 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 WHERE: John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road CONTACT: DWTL Chair Jodi Stevens (813) 7160908

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Mike and April Ferry have been married for just over one year, but the couple has known each other since their days at Marshall Middle School. After losing touch when they parted ways for high school, they reconnected years later, when Mike Ferry sent April Ferry a Facebook message. They’ve been together ever since. On Friday, Nov. 13, the Plant City natives will be participating in the annual Dancing with the Locals competition. Although they’ve never danced in or attended the Noon Rotary competition, they jumped at the opportunity. The couple was asked to compete by the owner of Patterson Companies Inc., Steve Howard, and his wife, Krista Howard. Mike Ferry works for the company, which is a logistics business that transports produce from the East Coast to the Northeast. “I would call him a benefactor of the community,” Mike Ferry said. “We didn’t want to let Steve and Krista down.” “I was very excited,” April Ferry said. “I was thankful to be asked.” The couple is taking weekly lessons from Kevin Rios, of Just Dance, in Lakeland. “Kevin and Maria have been great with us,” April Ferry said. “We chose a contemporary Christian song, which we’re excited about. Our faith is really important to us.” The Ferrys attend Shiloh Baptist Church, where they volunteer with children. April Ferry also helps with the women’s ministry. She has been attending the church almost 16

Two and one half years ago Lourena Ingram and Ethan Rouse started a conversation in South Florida Baptist Hospital’s Alexander Cafe. Many conversations later, the two hospital employees will be representing SFBH in the Dancing with the Locals competition Friday, Nov. 13. Rouse, originally from Zephyrhills, was asked to participate by event coordinator Candace Green. The sous chef has maintained some of his moves from days he spent recreationally dancing in the United States Marine Corps. “I’m always dancing around TO SPONSOR ETHAN AND LOURENA: ethan.rouse@baycare.org the kitchen,” Rouse said. Rouse has treasured cook- or lourena.ingram@baycare.org ing since he was a child. He was given the chance to do Ingram has been a radiologic What is your favorite song what he loved once he joined technologist at the hospital to dance to? the Marine Corps. He served for 20 years. “The song we’re dancing from 1996 to 2001. She began interning at to: ‘Fireball’ by Pitbull,” When he enlisted, he took SFBH through school in 1997. Lourena Ingram said. the Armed Services Voca- After graduating in 1998 she tional Aptitude Battery test to grew fond of Plant City. What are you most looking be placed in an educational “I like the small commuforward to about the perforroute. nity,” Ingram said. “It feels mance? “I scored so high on my test, quaint and homey.” “Getting out there and my recruiter asked me, ‘What Ingram lives in Tampa with doing something different,” do you want to do?’” Rouse her two sons and husband. Ethan Rouse said. said. “I told him I wanted to “(My husband) thinks it’s cook, and he said, ‘OK, seri- great that I have the opportuDo you have any prior ously, what do you want to nity to do this,” Ingram said. dance training? do?’” Ingram enjoys playing pok“No,” Ingram said. He went on to receive his cu- er at the Hard Rock Cafe, in “I danced in the Marine linary arts degree and helped Tampa. She became hooked Corps.,” Rouse said. open 42 Bonefish Grills. To- on the game after winning a day, he is a sous chef in the jackpot with her husband. South Florida Baptist Hospi“We go on the occasional tal’s kitchen. Las Vegas trip and play poker When Rouse was chosen, he there,” Ingram said. had to find a partner to help Rouse and Ingram are the him represent the hospital. He only Dancing with the Locals ability to laugh at our mispicked his close friend and co- couple to practice at home; takes and missteps,” Ingram worker, Ingram, for the job. said. “It’s been fun and chalthey use Ingram’s house. Born in upstate New York, “I like that we have the lenging.”

SPONSOR THE FERRYS: michaeld.ferry@aol.com What was your reaction when asked? “I said, ‘Yes,’ right away,” April Ferry said. “I said, ‘Yes,’ as well,” Mike Ferry said. What style of dance will you be doing? A contemporary ramba to a contemporary Christian song. Do you have any prior dance experience? April Ferry has experience in jazz, ballet and tap, in addition to clogging and competitive cheer. Mike Ferry does not have dance experience, but the couple does watch “Dancing with the Stars” together. “That’s one of the things we’re thankful for, raising money for our hometown,” Mike Ferry said.

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P.C. producer, USF student make country album USF student Skyler Clark released his first EP with the help of Grammy-certified producer Cliff Brown, a Plant City native.

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Skyler Clark recently released his debut EP, “Tear It Up.”

Hanging out at a bonfire with country music in the background is something that Skyler Clark has always enjoyed. When he sought to break into the country music scene, that vibe was exactly what he wanted to capture. Clark, 20, recently released “Tear It Up,” his debut EP, with production help from Plant City artist and Grammy-certified producer Cliff Brown. Clark, a University of South Florida student, might have his nose in textbooks by day, but by night he is focused on getting his name out in the Tampa Bay music scene. The Thonotosassa native said he got his first real start in Plant City by making his debut at an open mic night at O’Brien’s Irish Pub. It wasn’t long before the pub, as well as other Tampa Bay-area businesses, offered him regular gigs. In addition to his growing following in Hillsborough County, Clark also maintains a loyal fanbase as far north as Brooksville, where he often plays at the Captain’s Corner bar. His music is also occasionally featured on the radio. Playing music gives Clark something to do when not working toward a degree in business management or working at a cattle ranch. For this EP, Clark wrote four of the five songs by himself. They range from traditional country to pop country, as Clark wanted his various influences, such as Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, George Strait

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and Hank Williams Jr., to shine through. All he needed was the right producer. Clark had hoped to work with Plant City native Cliff Brown for the recording of “Tear It Up.” Getting in contact with Brown took some time. But after performing at a benefit in November 2014 Clark was finally able to talk to Brown. “Then we started working together,” Clark said. “We played at the Clemons Road release party at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grill this past year.” Around the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, Brown is perhaps best-known as the frontman for islandinfluenced country act Clemons Road. He peformed in the band in 2012 with several Plant City natives, and the group has since seen its popularity skyrocket around the state. But Brown is much more than just a country singer. He’s also a producer, working with country, reggae and hip hop acts from around the country. His claim to fame as a producer is the Grammy he won in 2007 for his work with Mary J. Blige, particularly on the song, “No One Will Do.” Clark has written nearly 30 songs, by his own account, but chose five to bring to the studio. It was his first time recording in a studio, and he said that the experience was invaluable. “It was a really cool experience,” Clark said. “(Brown) helped me a lot in the process. He had suggestions to really make the songs come to life

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more than they already had been.” The bulk of the EP was recorded by May, and much of Clark’s work since then has been gathering album artwork, photographs and other promotional materials, as well as booking shows. Because of Clark’s busy schedule, he isn’t sure when he’ll start work on his next EP, but he already knows he’d love to work with Brown again. Clark’s debut concerts will be played Nov. 14, at the South Shore Music Festival in Gibsonton during the day and Boots ’n’ Buckles that night. “I’m excited with how it turned out and that people can hear it,” Clark said. “I love when I get to go play those songs live — I want people to know the songs when I play them live.” Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

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Pastor Garland Combs, 87, of Plant City, died Oct. 13, 2015, at home under the care of LifePath Hospice Aqua Team. Pastor Combs was raised on a farm in Chattanooga, Tennessee and knew what hard work was all about. He graduated from Tyner High School, where he was the captain of the football team and played basketball and baseball and participated in many other activities. He served two years in the United States Army during the Korean War, spending one year in Germany. In 1954, he gave his heart and life to the Lord, and later felt God leading him into fulltime Christian service. He enrolled in Tennessee Temple University, spending four years in Bible school and three years in college. While in college, he was Associate Pastor at Kings Point Baptist Church for five years. After college, he pastored Shepherd Baptist Church in Tennessee from 1965 to 1983, at which time he moved to Florida. He pastored Simmons Loop Baptist Church at Riverview from 1983-1995. He pastored at Lebanon Baptist Church in Plant City from 1996-2013, where ill health forced him into retirement; he was honored to become Emeritus Pastor. He had a long and happy life serving the Lord. He is survived by his loving wife, Geneva “Sally” Baker Combs; son, Lee Combs (Carrie); “adopted son,” Glen Churchwell; grandchildren, Devin Combs and Taylor Combs; sisters, Wanda Nolan and Patty Morrison; and niec-

es and nephews, Mike Nolan, Eddie Nolan, Malinda Nolan, Karen Nolan, Kim McRoy (Terry) and Amy Byrd (Ken). He was preceded in death by his parents, I.C. and Pauline Davis Combs; brother, Stanley Combs; and stepmother, Edith Melton Combs. A celebration of life was held Saturday, Oct. 17, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to LifePath Hospice, Development Dept., 12470 Telecom Drive, Suite 300, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral. com.

Richard Dennis Cribbs

Richard Dennis Cribbs, 65, of Plant City, and born in Tampa, died Oct. 14, 2015, from graft-versus-host disease following a bone marrow transplant for leukemia. Mr. Cribbs is survived by his wife, LaVerne Cribbs; children, Nicole Wetherington (Adam), Brian Cribbs (Stephanie) and Eric Cribbs; grandchildren, Walker Wetherington, Wyatt Wetherington, Hannah Cribbs and Colton Cribbs; brothers, David Cribbs (Niki) and Keith Cribbs (Kathy); and sister, Pam Ouzts (Wade) and Bonnie Haney. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 State Road 39 S., where the family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. Private interment will be held at Salem Cemetery, in Dover. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice at ChaptersHealth.org/Giving/

Donate-Now; the Moffitt Cancer Center at Moffitt.org/GiveBack/Donate; and/or BeTheMatch.org. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral. com.

Don Clifton Kilgore

Don Clifton Kilgore Sr., 73, of Plant City, died Oct. 17, 2015. Mr. Kilgore was a lifelong resident of East Hillsborough County, and his family helped to settle the area known as Hopewell that sits just outside of Plant City. He helped to co-author the book, “Hopewell Pioneers,” and was a lifelong member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He went to the University of South Florida for his undergraduate schooling and obtained a degree in elementary education and minor in sociology before he went on to attend the University of Florida’s law school, where he obtained his law degree. Upon returning home from college, he served as a member of the Hillsborough County School Board before being elected the youngest county judge. He was an outstanding citizen as well as an unconditional loving father who would do anything for his children. He is survived by his daughters, Kym Hooker (Jackson) and Keri Kilgore; son, Sean Kilgore; granddaughters, Alix and Jacey Hooker; grandson, Finnian Glenn Kilgore; brother, Dr. John M. Kilgore (Cindy); and niece and nephew, Hope and Kyle Kilgore. He was preceded in death by his father, Madison Adair Kilgore; mother, Hilda McDonald Kilgore Cooper; son, Don Clifton Kilgore Jr., and granddaughter, Adaira Emilie Kilgore.

A celebration of life was held Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral. com.

Carrie Denice McDaniel

Carrie Denice McDaniel, 46, of Dover, died Oct. 1, 2015 at her home. Mrs. McDaniel was a native of Tampa. She was the daughter of Dennis and Sharon Tolbert Dollar. She loved fishing and the Captain. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Patrick McDaniel; children, Nathan Musselwhite, Candace Turner (Brian), Bridgete McDaniel (Dustin) and Sharon Simmons; brothers, Douglas Dollar (Tina) and Christopher Dollar; sister, Sandra Dollar; and 10 grandchildren. A funeral service was held Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Haught Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

William “Bill” Naset

William “Bill” Naset, 86, of Plant City, died Oct. 1, 2015. Mr. Naset was born Jan. 4, 1929 in Watertown, Wisconsin. He and his wife, Beverly, were prom king and queen of their high school graduating class. They were married in 1950, and Beverly was always by his side. After college, he taught algebra and band in Wisconsin, and played trumpet for the Dixie Land Jazz Band. He and Beverly traveled with the band before moving to Florida in 1957. He taught Algebra and DCT at Plant City High School until 1968, where he enjoyed assisting band director Stu Bruner with the Band Shell concerts. He worked at First National Bank until 1969, when he and Beverly had the opportunity to operate Maryland Fried Chicken, which became a family business. He was a member of the Plant City Elks Lodge. He appreciated and respected all his

former students and customers with kind words and conversation. His talent and love for music began at a very young age. He was a very accomplished musician and enjoyed a lifelong friendship with Thea Haynsworth for 54 years. During that time they brought endless joy to so many people with their musical talent. Because of his work ethic, amazing patience and tenacity, he prevailed in all aspects of his life, from weekend dance jobs, running the family business and building the family home. He was loved and admired by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; sons, Craig Naset (Teri), of Moreno, California, and Mark Naset (Brenda), of Plant City; daughters, Kim McElveen (Scott), of Plant City, and Tavia Cowell (Doug); eight grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ihde. A celebration of life was held Monday, Oct. 5, at Hopewell Funeral Home. A committal followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Plant City High School Band, 1 Raider Place, Plant City, 33563. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral. com.

Manuel Marquez Romero

Manuel Marquez Romero, 34, of Plant City, died Sept. 30, 2015. Mr. Romero was born in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He loved to draw and play soccer. He is survived by his mother, Maria Felix Romero de Marquez; wife, Mayra Patricia Rodriguez Ramos; and children, Manuel Marquez Jr., Yuvan Marquez and Briana Marquez. He was preceded in death by his father, Esteban Marquez. A visitation was held Monday, Oct. 5, and Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Wells Memorial and Event Center. A funeral service was

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Barbara Cardell Snellgrove

Barbara Cardell Snellgrove, 67, of Plant City, died Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at her home. A native of Leesburg, Mrs. Snellgrove was the daughter of William and Ludia Linzy Rodgers. She is survived by her husband, Don Snellgrove; children, William and James Cardell, and Angela Garrett; siblings, Janie Bullard, Melanie Flowers, Shelia Kerby and Samuel and William Earl Rodgers; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Cardell. A funeral service was held Friday, Oct. 2, at Haught Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome. com.

Shirley Christine Still

Shirley Christine Still, 91, of Plant City, died Oct. 3, 2015. Mrs. Still moved to Plant City in 1969 from Livonia, Michigan. She was a cosmetology instructor at Bela Rudolph School of Beauty and later an Avon representative. She was a member of the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Royal Oak, Michigan. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, VFW and Cooties. She was a Girl Scout leader and a 40-year American Legion Auxiliary member. She is survived by her daughters, Sherrie MacDonald (John) and Lisa Kolakowski (Keith); son-in-law, Dar Robart; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond W. Smith and Dannelda Parrish; husband, Howard Still; and daughter, Valarie Elliott. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Wells Memorial and Event Center. A private burial was held at Florida National Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.

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East Bay at Strawberry Crest: Starting Over When Jim Peaden was named Strawberry Crest football’s interim head coach, he wasted no time in rebooting the program.

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Jim Peaden is in his second head coaching job since the mid1990s and his first with a senior high school.

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Friday night notes I’m satisfied with the way things shook out last week. As a Friday night football fan, I’m pretty easy to please: all I ask for in a game is good competition, a decent storyline to follow and at least one guy giving a performance to write home (or, in my case, all of you readers) about. Last Friday’s Redman Cup rivalry game not only delivered on all three counts but went above and beyond. How so? As far as the competition is concerned, I knew as soon as I heard the JUSTIN weather KLINE would be fine that it would top last year’s. I told anyone I talked to about the game that I just wanted the score to be greater than last year’s 9-7 mark, which is pretty well par for the course for games played in typhoon weather. We got to 9-7 by halftime and, knowing what these two teams have done in recent weeks, I was expecting things to pick up in the second half. Things did pick up, and the second half was fire. The game came down to the wire in the last minute of play and might have even ended differently had Durant not committed an ill-timed personal foul. For the second half until the penalty, the tension in the air around Durant was so thick, you could have cut it with a Cougar’s claw. My only gripe about the atmosphere, which was appropriately playoff-caliber, was that the cinematic tension you can get from this kind of football game was lessened by the sounds of xylophones playing soothing melodies in major scales. This isn’t a slight against Durant’s band, which is quite good — it’s just that the musical choice was about as appropriate for the moment as scoring a “Star Wars” movie’s final battle with the theme from “Thomas the Tank Engine.”

SEE KLINE / PAGE 16

When Strawberry Crest began the process of hiring a new coach last month, the school knew that it wanted to take things in a different direction. The goal was to move on from the past and get a fresh start. So far, interim head coach Jim Peaden has stuck to the plan. Although midseason coaching changes have an effect on teams, this one hasn’t been so tough. “For a pretty difficult situation, they’ve responded in an awesome way,” Peaden says. “A lot of the kids have that

look, like they’re loving football again.”

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Peaden’s been a head coach before. He was last running the show at Van Buren Junior High School, now Van Buren Middle School, in 1994. He’s always been around the game in some way, coaching other positions and watching his son grow up with the sport, but the past few years have seen him become more serious about managing the game than he had been since Van Buren.

His other love has been teaching. Although he did start coaching at Crest last season, it wasn’t until now that Peaden was able to teach United States History at the school. Before then he coached Crest’s O-line while teaching history at Lennard — his first opponent as a high school head coach. Despite his short tenure with the Chargers, Peaden has made enough of an impact that the school felt comfortable approaching him with the interim job. He didn’t hesitate to accept. “The conversation came up, that they were going to make a change, and they asked me

SEE PEADEN / PAGE 15

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+ Smith named PCLL president Late last week, Plant City Little League installed Ben Smith as its new president. Smith, in taking over for previous president Cory Kirkland, has said that his main goal is to increase participation numbers in all PCLL baseball and softball divisions. “Over the past several years, we have noticed a decline in participation in all levels of play, from T-ball to Juniors divisions, with softball taking the largest hit in our area,” Smith said. “I would like nothing more than to get attendance back up in our league, as well as other sports offered in our area.” Plant City Little League sign-ups will be Dec. 5 through Jan. 16, and players will be able to register at Mike Sansone Park on Saturdays. As a chartered Little League, PCLL offers financial assistance and cannot turn any child down because of an inability to pay.

FOOTBALL TCYFCC RECAPS

Plant City Dolphins

On Saturday, Oct. 17, Plant City’s Mighty Mite and Pee Wee teams improved their records to 9-0 against the Lakeland Gators, with 37-6 and 41-0 wins, respectively. Junior varsity (7-2) and varsity (8-1) teams won with respective 55-7 and 47-0 wins over the Gators. The Gators ruined the Midgets’ bid for a perfect season by handing them a 19-12 loss, giving that team an 8-1 overall record.

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On Saturday, Oct. 17, the Mighty Mites (5-4) took the Cowboys to overtime, but came through with a 25-19 win. The Midgets and JV teams improved to 7-2 records, with 26-6 and 40-0 wins, respectively. The varsity team (5-4) got a win with a 13-7 score. The Pee Wees (1-8) lost 32-0.

Morgan Pierce’s golden gloves symbolize her fight against neuroblastoma.

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MORGAN’S MOVEMENT by Justin Kline | Sports Editor

Plant City Dolphins cheerleader Morgan Pierce has been battling cancer for seven years. Her strength has inspired her cheer squad to raise awareness for her disease this year. “The hospital we went to was Tampa General Hospital, and my grandma works there. All I remember saying was, ‘So, Grandma’s just going to fix me up, and then I’ll be all better.’ I really didn’t know what was coming for me.”

t’s been several months since the Plant City Dolphins’ junior varsity cheerleading squad began building its 2015 routine, and all that work under the summer sun is paying off. At the end of the routine, Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song” blasts its beat. The squad forms a pyramid, with three girls standing at the top. Center, Morgan Pierce, slips some golden boxing gloves onto her hands. With two swings, the other two fall down. Pierce raises her hand above her head as the song ends. “I still got a lot of fight left in me,” Platten sings. The routine is still being tweaked, but the message is not. This is Pierce’s fight, and the enemy is cancer.

CHEERING THROUGH IT

Pierce, 12, was first diagnosed with the disease over seven years ago. It started with pains in her hip, which doctors initially thought was something else. But, as the pain persisted, more tests were done. In November 2007, doctors found evidence that something was very wrong: a tumor was spotted in her abdomen. The diagnosis that’s stuck is stage 4 neuroblastoma. “The hospital we went to was Tampa General Hospital, and my grandma works there,” Pierce says. “All I remember saying was, ‘So, Grandma’s just going to fix me up, and then I’ll be all better.’ I really didn’t know what was coming for me.” Over the last seven years,

Pierce has relapsed as many times. It’s forced her to undergo over 40 rigorous chemotherapy treatments, which steal both her time and energy. She flies to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City with her mother for many of her treatments, and her knee is given so much radiation that it sometimes affects her ability to cheer. In the summer heat, for example, she sometimes spends parts of the football games in the car so as to not be drained by the combination of intense Florida heat and physical activity. But no one who’s ever met Pierce can accuse her of not doing her best to deal with

SEE MORGAN / PAGE 15

Antioch Redskins

The Redskins weren’t able to get any wins over the Pinecrest Pilots Saturday, Oct. 17. After the Mighty Mites’ (1-8) 20-0 loss, the Pee Wee, Midget and JV teams fell to 0-9 on the season with respective 47-0, 47-0 and 41-0 losses. The varsity team (2-7) was the only one to score any points that day, in a 46-6 loss.

Dover Patriots

The Pats traveled to the Brandon Lions’ field Saturday, Oct. 17, and left with one win: the Midgets’ (6-3) 12-6 victory. It was almost two wins, as the JV team (6-3) found itself in a shootout. Brandon’s team was a little better that day, picking up a 52-47 win in the end. The Mighty Mites fell to 1-8 overall with a 32-0 loss, the Pee Wees fell to 2-7 with a 28-0 loss, and the varsity team fell to 5-4 with a 13-6 loss.

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WHAT IS NEUROBLASTOMA? Neuroblastoma is a form of cancer that affects children. According to the Mayo Clinic, it’s usually found in or near the adrenal glands of children age 5 or younger. It can surface in other parts of the body, such as the abdomen, chest and back, and occasionally affects older children. It is most commonly found in the abdomen, and can cause pain, changes in bowel habits and swelling in the legs. At the moment, there is no cure for relapsed neuroblastoma.

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MORGAN / PAGE 14 these complications. It helps that she’s been friends with many of her teammates, including BFF (best friend forever) Haylee Thomas, for the past seven years or more. “People wouldn’t fully understand, so I would just say, ‘Well, this is what she goes through,’” Thomas says.

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It was easy for the squad to get on board when the idea for the “Fight Song” routine was first proposed. “I feel like they’re not really doing it for me,” Pierce says. “It’s more for, like, all the kids out there who are fighting cancer and who are going

CHEER-OFF The TCYFCC Cheer-Off will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, at Durant High School. PEADEN / PAGE 14

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After the Chargers’ 39-6 loss to Tampa Bay Tech, Peaden stepped to the plate for his new role and, with help from the coaching staff, changed everything. Practices aren’t the same. Warm-ups aren’t the same. Meals aren’t the same. Attitudes aren’t the same. The only things that haven’t changed are the roster, the rest of the coaching staff and the schedule. “We kind of like to say we started our season over,” Peaden says. “That started with Lennard. I told them, ‘Don’t get on the bus if you don’t think we can win.’ The buses were full.” Ehatever the players thought they could do when they got on that bus was close to reality: the Longhorns needed a fourth-quarter rushing touchdown to escape with a 28-21 win. Escaping wasn’t something that any Crest opponents had done all season, besides Middleton. And Middleton wasn’t regarded on any level near as high as the wave Lennard was riding at the time. The Chargers have been playing more physical up front and trying to mix up the offense more often than it had been doing before. Peaden had wanted to get running back Bryce Blackmon more involved and make sure that Crest would be able to establish its run game with success. Two weeks ago, Crest followed up with a 27-14 home loss against Durant that, despite the score, was quite closely contested. It was clear that Crest still hadn’t figured out how to close out games, but the attitude on the sidelines was noticeably different. And, as any coach will say, attitude is the key to every part of a game plan succeeding.

through the same things that I am. I don’t like to think of it as a type of routine for me.” One of the team’s main goals is to tweak the routine to take first place in November’s TCYFCC Cheer-Off. But, even if the girls don’t win, they’re comfortable with meeting their other goal: raising awareness for childhood cancer. “My favorite part is when she has the gloves and we do the deadmans, because that tells her story about how much fight she has left in her,” cheerleader Bailey Estep says. “It explains how she still has one fight left in her, and she’ll keep on fighting until she’s done with cancer.” There are other elements of the routine that are designed to get people talking. Boxing fans already know the significance of gold gloves: they represent one of the most coveted awards the sport has

OTHER AREA ACTION Durant’s loss to Plant City in the Redman Cup rivalry game gave the Raiders (7-1; 5-0 district) the district title with three weeks left to play. That’s not a bad way to go into the bye week, as far as Greg Meyer and his team are concerned. The Cougars (6-2; 3-2 district) will be the only other local team playing this week. They’ll travel to Tampa Bay Tech, where the Titans (4-4; 3-1 district) are looking to lock down the final playoff spot over the next two weeks. Since they hung within five points of Armwood and won a shootout with Lennard, the Titans are heading into this one with serious momentum. Should the Cougars win, they would vault into second place (for the time being) and potentially send Tech into a third-place tie with East Bay. Should the Titans win, only East Bay could knock them out of the playoffs Friday, Oct. 30. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 WHERE: Tampa Bay Tech, 6410 Orient Road Blackmon now had room to run. Tate Whatley now had receivers to hit and plays to extend. The defense now had an idea of how to cover its assignments and come up with big stops. This change in attitude may not have resulted in any wins, but it’s been a big step in the right direction. That’s what Peaden was hoping for when he took over, and what the school will be looking at when it chooses to either retain Peaden next year or hire a new coach.

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The Chargers will have their work cut out for them Friday, Oct. 23. East Bay, currently tied with Durant for third place in the district, has been on a tear this month. The Indians (53; 2-2 district) have won all three October games, averaging 27 points per contest and allowing an average of 11. Most recently, the team’s 31-

to offer. But gold is the official color of childhood cancer awareness, so it appears on her gloves and her ribbon. Also on Pierce’s ribbon is a small tribute to another Dolphin affected by cancer: she added a blue ribbon to honor the memory of longtime president Buddy Bennett, who battled colon cancer before his death earlier this year. Blue is the color of colon cancer awareness. Expectations are high for the competition, but as long as the squad knows that its routine is raising awareness for cancer, the cheerleaders will be happy. “It’s not rare,” Pierce says. “It happens a lot. But the more people I tell, and the more people I meet, the more people will know about what’s happening.” Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

12 thrashing of Bloomingdale has gone down as the team’s second-biggest win of the season. Quarterback Ian Kuykendall completed five of his six pass attempts for 125 yards and two touchdowns, and he also ran the ball 12 times for 100 yards and two more touchdowns. Playmaker K.J. Sails also had himself a game: 12 carries for 120 yards, four catches for 108 yards and both receiving touchdown catches. Sails also grabbed an interception while playing on defense. The Bulls (0-7; 0-4 district) gained just three rushing yards and 101 passing yards. It’s reasonable to think that the Chargers can surpass those totals, given the way the team has been playing, but East Bay will not be forgiving. One of East Bay’s other two wins in October came over Lennard (5-2; 2-2 district), which Crest nearly beat. That was a 26-14 win, fueled entirely by East Bay’s 359 yards on the ground. The key will likely be containing East Bay’s ground game, which boasts a mobile QB in Kuykendall and several legitimate threats in Sails, Gaej Walker and Austin Hollingshed. Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

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The game was for the playoffs: it decided the fates of both Durant and Plant City, so I think we all knew that we’d see these kids give it 110%. When I put the Gridiron Report online, I said the offensive decline Plant City had been going through for several weeks should have been a concern and that the Raiders wouldn’t beat Durant if they kept that going. Fourteen points — their total output against lowly Bloomingdale — wouldn’t cut it. Some of the PCHS players didn’t like what I said. On Twitter, they had some emojis for

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As for my Durant prediction: the Cougars are currently tied for third place but, with a Tampa Bay Tech loss in the next two weeks, could force a second-place tiebreaker. Last, but not least, I have two individual efforts to single out: Antoine Thompson’s 80yard touchdown run to pull Plant City within two points and Markese Hargrove’s gamewinning, 49-yard catch-andrun touchdown. This is the stuff that the best rivalry game stories are made of. If the next Redman Cup game is half as good, we’ll all be in for a treat. Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

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