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MUSIC FROM THE HEART by Emily Topper | Staff Writer

Bluegrass concert planned for family The benefit concert will be Sunday, Nov. 8, at Shiloh Baptist Church.

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WHEN: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 WHERE: Shiloh Baptist Church, 905 Terrace Drive BANDS: Trust in Him, Sawgrass, Sassafras and The Austin Wilder Band COST: Free; a love offering will be taken up, with all proceeds going toward the Brown family. CONTACT: Sunshine State Bluegrass Association, sunshinestatebluegrass@gmail.com

When Ricky Young and Eddie Nelson helped to start the Sunshine State Bluegrass Association in April they also made a goal to help others through music. “If we can play music and help someone, it’s a win-win,” Young said. On Sunday, Nov. 8, the association will be hosting four bands at Shiloh Baptist Church as part of a benefit for Lisa Brown and her 12-year-old daughter, Haley

Brown. The single mother and daughter fell on tough times in September, when Haley was diagnosed with the heart condition paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. Because Lisa Brown had to take time off to care for Haley she lost both of her jobs prior to Haley’s heart surgery. As Haley recovers, Lisa Brown continues to look for a new home for her and her daughter. After hearing Brown’s story,

Young was reminded of a viral video he saw online. In the video, a young boy wore a garbage bag as a replacement for a jacket in cold weather. For four hours, people walked by the boy without stopping. The only person to stop and give the child his jacket was a homeless man. “It’s a shame that four hours went by and nobody offered them any help,” Young said. He then related the video back to Brown’s situation. “We’re no

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Water quality project begins

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The project will improve water quality in the Midtown district.

Harper Oyola, the son of Javier and Lindsey Oyola, celebrated his first birthday Monday, Nov. 2. He is a sweet and happy boy who enjoys going on adventures and playing with his dog, Ella. He will be enjoying a sock monkey-themed birthday bash with friends and relatives Saturday, Nov. 7.

+ Contest for car show tickets Fall Florida AutoFest is offering a free family four-pack of tickets to its show Thursday, Nov. 12, to Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Sun n’ Fun complex, 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland. All you need to do is submit a photograph you took of car, whether its a classic icon or a modern motor. Send photographs to Nikki McAlpine at nmcalpine@tampabay.com. We will draw the winners Tuesday, November 10. Regular tickets to Fall Florida AutoFest are $10 and include free parking. A daily event pass is $30. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, to Saturday, Nov. 14, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. Fall Florida AutoFest has enough to keep guests entertained with a car auction, automotive swap, classic car show, food, games, displays, museum, helicopter rides and a fly over. Actor Burt Reynolds will be there Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, to sign autographs. For more information go to CarlisleEvents. com/Carlisle-Events/FallFlorida-Autofest/default. aspx.

different if we read about it and don’t try to help her.” The upcoming benefit for the Brown family is the second major fundraiser that the association has sponsored. Sunshine State Bluegrass held a fundraiser for the youth group at New Hope Free Will Baptist Church, where Nelson attends. The association raised $1,500 for the youth program.

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The Rev. Dr. Daniel Middlebrooks served as a chaplain in the United States Army before becoming a full-time minister at Hopewell Baptist Church, in Plant City.

COMING HOME

The Rev. Dr. Daniel Middlebrooks has ministered to soldiers all over the world. Now, he’s adjusting to ministering to a civilian country church in the town he loves to call home. SALUTE TO VETERANS On Tuesday, Nov. 10, Dr. Daniel Middlebrooks will be speaking at Walden Lake Elementary School as part of its annual Veterans Day program. On Veterans Day, he will be going to multiple speaking engagements.

he Rev. Dr. Daniel Middlebrooks is the pastor at Hopewell Baptist Church, but the Plant City native began his career in ministry as a chaplain for the United States Army. Inside his church office off South County Road 39, the shelves are decorated with memorabilia from his military days: his Army green chaplain kit, a neatly folded American flag. Middlebrooks doesn’t look at himself as a home-

town hero — just a hometown boy who has come home.

AROUND THE WORLD

As a teenager, Middlebrooks followed in the footsteps of his father and brother, who served with the National Guard Armory, in Plant City. “Heroes need heroes,” Middlebrooks said. “My heroes are my dad and my brother.” Middlebrooks began to feel a pull toward a life in

ministry as he was growing up, but decided to become a physical therapist technician. In 1987, he entered active duty and worked as a physical therapist technician for four years at Fort Jackson, in South Carolina. Still, he felt that same pull toward a faith-driven career. In 1991, Middlebrooks earned his master’s of divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and then en-

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HOMETOWN HEROES EDITOR’S NOTE: Hometown Heroes is a recurring feature in the Plant City Times & Observer in which we profile veterans from Plant City. If you have a loved one currently serving or who has served in the past, please contact Managing Editor Amber Jurgensen by email at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com or by phone at (813) 704-6850.

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The City of Plant City has begun the Westside Canal Project to improve water quality in Midtown, an area south of Historic Downtown that is being enhanced for further development. The water quality project is not to exceed 90 days and is expected to be completed before Jan. 30. The construction process directly affects Washington and Hunter Streets. A 60-inch wide reinforced concrete pipe will be installed at Washington Street, instead of an open ditch. The pipe is 346 lineal feet and will run from Washington Street north to the existing pipe on Ball Street. Another 747 lineal feet of 24-inch wide reinforced concrete pipe will be installed at Warren Street and will run south to an existing pond. The pond that will receive the water runoff is located adjacent to Hunter Street and is specifically designed to improve water quality. As part of the project, the pond is being enlarged by between 0.25 acres and 0.5 acres. A variety of plants are being added to the pond, including pickerelweed, golden canna and alligator flag. The new plantings will cover about 0.35 acres of the pond. The plants will absorb some of the pond’s phosphorous and nitrogen loadings, creating a long-term improvement to Midtown’s water quality. “This I believe is the last (stormwater) capital improvement project that has a direct relationship to the Midtown

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR FRIDAY, NOV. 6 Durant High School Homecoming Game — takes place beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Durant High School, 4748 Cougar Path. Girls’ Night Out — takes place from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at McCall Park, 100 N. Collins St. There will be sales, raffles and food. Leadership Alumni Luncheon — takes place beginning at 12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St. RSVP by calling (813) 754-3707. Lucky Stiff — takes place beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, to Saturday, Nov. 7; Friday, Nov. 13, to Saturday, Nov. 14; and Friday, Nov. 20, to Saturday, Nov. 21; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 22, at Plant City Entertainment, 101 N. Thomas St. $16 for adults. $14 for students and seniors. The performance revolves around an English shoe salesman who is forced to take the embalmed body of his recently murdered uncle on a vacation to Monte Carlo to try and get his inheritance. Orange and Black Tailgate — takes place beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Plant City

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SATURDAY, NOV. 7 Antioch Days — takes place beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday,

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Nov. 7, at East Thonotosassa Baptist Church, 12735 Knights Griffin Road. The parade starts at 10 a.m. followed by crafts, games, activities for kids and more. The celebration is in honor of the pioneers who settled the Antioch area in the mid 1800s. AntiochDays.com. Artist Ruby Williams 19th Anniversary Party — takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at her fruit stand, 2001 Highway 60 E., Bealsville. The folk artist’s paintings have graced the walls at the House of Blues restaurants; the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Museum and Center for AfricanAmerican History and Culture, in Washington, D.C.; the American Visionary Art Museum, in Baltimore; and various local venues, such as the Polk Museum of Art. Honor Women Veterans Service — takes place beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Veterans’ Memorial Monument Park, 703 N. Wheeler St. Attend the service in honor of Veterans Day. Relay for Life Suvivor/Caregiver Breakfast — takes place beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Turkey Creek First Baptist Church, 4915 W. Trapnell Road. Turkey Creek Middle School Calendar Girls — takes place

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SUNDAY, NOV. 8 Eastside Baptist Church Homecoming Celebration Service — takes place from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Eastside Baptist Church, 1318 E. Calhoun St. All former members are invited to attend. Food and fun will follow the service in the Family Life Center. For additional information, contact the church office at (813) 7542681. Turkey Supper — takes place beginning at 12 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Hope Lutheran Church, 2001 N. Park Road. Tickets are $10, and include to-go or dine-in orders. (813) 752-4622.

MONDAY, NOV. 9 Reading Time — takes place beginning at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. Get cozy at the library and listen to books, from classics to contemporary children’s literature. For grades kindergarten through fifth.

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 Monday. Reflections Art Awards — takes place beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road. Join Plant City High School students as the winners of the arts competition are announced. Tomlin Fall Festival — takes place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at Tomlin Middle School, 501 N. Woodrow Wilson St. Enjoy dancing, music, candy, food and more.

TUESDAY, NOV. 10 Bryan Elementary Veterans Day Celebration — takes place beginning at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Bryan Elementary, 2006 W. Oak Ave. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. The celebration for military members is at 8:15 a.m. Call to reserve a space. (813) 757-9300. Pregnancy Care Center Banquet — takes place beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 30th Annual Veterans Day Celebration — takes place beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Memorial Monument Park, 703 N. Wheeler St. The pro-

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FRIDAY, NOV. 13 Dancing with the Locals — takes place from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road. Enjoy cocktails and watch dance performances from community members as part of one of Noon Rotary Club’s biggest fundraisers. (813) 7160908.

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FEEL THE RHYTHM by Abby Baker | Staff Intern

Dancing with the Locals returns to stage The charity competition always charms Plant City audiences with talent.

Summer and Scott Prieto won the judge’s pick last year with their vampire-themed dance.

NEWS BRIEFS + Plant City kidnapper sentenced A Plant City man who kidnapped a 16-year-old girl and took her to Louisiana pleaded guilty last week to attempted murder and was sentenced to 35 years of hard labor, according to Lafayette Parish, Louisiana’s The Advertiser. For a week in June 2014, Steven Patrick Myers, 42, was hunted by law enforcement officials in Hillsborough County and accused of absconding with Ashley Lyon, a teenager who had exchanged text messages with him. Spotted at a truck stop near Baton Rouge, Louisiana by a clerk who recognized them from media coverage, the pair took off in a stolen pickup truck. Myers led police on a 40-mile chase that ended in Lafayette, where he climbed on the truck’s hood, yelled for officers to kill him and stabbed himself. Officers found Lyon inside of the truck with eight stab wounds to her chest and back. She was taken to a nearby hospital, where she underwent surgery and was later released. Myers was attacked by a police dog and shocked with a stun gun. He was briefly hospitalized before being taken to jail. Lyon was a sophomore at Newsome High School in Valrico when she met Myers in April 2014. According to her parents, the older man was hanging around the neighborhood with his two sons, who Lyon knew from school, and was known to ride skateboards with kids in the area. Lyon’s parents questioned her about Myers, who struck them as odd. What they didn’t know was that he was twice convicted in Georgia for molesting children. Georgia state corrections records show Myers served two stints in prison for those convictions, first from 1999 to 2003, and again from 2010 to 2012. During the time he lived in Plant City, he was a registered sex offender and was barred by state law from coming within 1,000 feet of a school, playground or park. After Lyon went missing on June 11, her parents discovered she had exchanged 2,000 text messages with Myers. She had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder

but had disappeared without taking her medication with her, according to Lyon’s family. Her parents thought she left willingly with Myers. The family could not be reached for comment. Myers was charged with several crimes in Hillsborough County, including using an electronic device to seduce or solicit a minor for sex and attempted unlawful sexual activity with a minor. In Louisiana, he initially faced a charge of attempted firstdegree murder but pleaded guilty to attempted seconddegree murder.

+ Army colonel receives award Upper Iowa University honored five alumni, including a Plant City man, as part of the recent Alumni and Awards Luncheon held during the University’s 2015 homecoming celebration. President William R. Duffy II presented the Service to Country Award to retired Col. James Richardson (class of 1981) for demonstrating exceptional achievement in a professional career related to military service. Richardson is a 2002 graduate of the United States Army War College. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves in 1979 while a student at UIU. As part of the Mariana Boat Lift in 1980, he was federalized to assist in moving Cuban refugees to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, for which he was awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal. After earning a bachelor’s degree in biology at UIU, he was commissioned in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1981. He served seven years as a combat engineer in Europe. In 1988, he transferred into the U.S. Army’s Special Operations Command, where he spent the remainder of his 28-year military career. His military service included two combat deployments in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Operation Joint Forge. Richardson’s awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Joint Meritorious Service Medal, Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon, two campaign medals, multiple unit citations, U.S. Army Master Parachutist badge, as well as parachutist badges from eight foreign nations. He retired in 2007. He continues to serve his nation as a counter-terrorism specialist at U.S. Central Command. He is also an active member of Upper Iowa’s Military and Veteran’s Service Center initiative.

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+ New solid waste director starts at city Jill Sessions began as the new solid waste director Monday, Oct. 26. She will be earning an Jill Sessions annual salary of $85,000, in addition to a weekly car allowance of $45 ($2,340 annually) and annual sick and vacation leave per city policy. Sessions comes to Plant City after serving for the last five years as the City of Tampa solid waste & environmental program manager of audits & contracts. She earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of South Florida and a master’s degree in economics from the University of Tampa. She was a member of the Tampa Mayor’s Economic Competitiveness and Enterprise Content Management committees. She also recently received the Solid Waste Association of North America comprehensive certification in Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems, which includes courses in collection, recycling, disposal, budgeting, safety, personnel management and more.

+ Archives to host Veterans Day event From 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Plant City’s Photo Archives and History Center will host an open house in honor of Veterans Day. The open house coincides with the center’s annual “Salute to Veterans” exhibit, which features nearly 700 photos. Event attendees will have the opportunity to write letters of thanks to active soldiers. The letters will be sent to Plant City-area residents who currently serve in the armed forces. “We want to show appreciation for Plant City soldiers overseas,” Gil Gott, archives executive director, said. The exhibit first began in 2005, in recognition of the 60th year since the end of World War II. Betty Barker Watkins helped create the exhibit by gathering over 400 photographs and stories from veterans living in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. Veterans who wish to be included in the digital collection may bring them to the archives, 106 S. Evers St.

nce a year, Plant City residents can see their friends, neighbors and coworkers twirling onstage in front of an audience of 400. This event is Dancing with the Locals, and it will be held Friday, Nov. 13, at the John R. Trinkle Center. The proceeds go to the Noon Rotary Club and the United Food Bank of Plant City. The event raised $13,000 last year. Organizers have high hopes that the 2015 show will raise even more. “This event is completely different than any fundraiser you will go too,” Carmen Brownlee, one of three Dancing with the Locals judges, said. “It is very entraining and dynamic while still donating to a great cause.” The night of Nov. 13 will mark the eighth year of the performance. The judges, performers and people involved are confident that the show will not disappoint. “Each couple has their own twist,” event organizer Jodi Stevens said. “It’s a lot of fun to watch them.”

This year there will be 10 couples. Some of the performers include a father and daughter duo, two hairdressers and two avid athletes. “Every year it’s a different flair,” Stevens said. “We have 10 really great couples, and the dancers are what make it.” There will be two awards given out to the performers: one for best dancers and one for most money raised. “The dancers are willing to give up so much of their time and energy for the final product,” Brownlee said. “I look forward to seeing the creativity and talent from them.” Guests will enjoy an open bar and free appetizers throughout the night. “This is the event in Plant City,” Stevens. “If you’re not going, you’re missing out.” Dancing with the Locals also has an unspoken tradition. After the performers have their prizes, the audience is allowed a chance to shine. The stage is opened to guests to let loose on the dance floor. “This isn’t, like how at a wedding, you see two or three people on the dance floor,” Stevens said. “People will dance.”

MEET THE DANCERS • John and Freddie Ray • Dennis and MacKenzie Bonefont • Eric Randall and Tiffany Brock • Dr. Helen Hoveida and Branden Osborne • Darry and Heather Dykstra • Megan Mayo-Sewell and Marshal Sewell • Lourena Ingram and Ethan Rouse • Mike and April Ferry • Tony and Deanna Rodriguez • Tim McArter and Nicole Hamilton

IF YOU GO WHAT: Dancing with the Locals WHEN: 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 WHERE: John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road PRICE: $100 per ticket; 21 and up CONTACT: DWTL Chair Jodi Stevens, (813) 7160908

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Good Cooking

Fringe Boutique hosted the book signing for Whitney Miller. Season 1 MasterChef winner Whitney Miller held a party for the launch of her second cookbook Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Fringe Boutique. The Plant City resident signed copies of her book, “Whitney Miller’s New Southern Table.” In it she gives classic southern recipes an exotic twist. This was one of her first cookbook tour stops around the United States.

Recipes from Whitney

Order a copy of Whitney Miller’s cookbook on Amazon at Amazon.com/WhitneyMillers-New-Southern-Table/ dp/0718011600. Here are some of her recipes: • Campfire S’Mores Scones • Meatloaf Po’ Boy • Cinnamon and Spice Sweet Potato Tots • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apple Butter, Green Apple and Candied Pecans • Pimento Mac ‘n’ Cheese • Collard Greens Wrapped Pork Loin • Mustard Greens Pesto • Venison Sloppy Joes • Sweet Corn Grit Tamales with Barbecue Shrimp and Corn Salad • White Chocolate Bread Pudding Beignets • White Hot Chocolate • Sweet Tea Peach Cobbler

There were dishes from her cookbook made for guests to try.

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EDUCATION by Arden White | Staff Intern

Local church helps students graduate Bethel Missionary Baptist Church will host an education expo for students and parents. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church will be having an education expo Saturday, Nov. 14, to help teach parents and students about what students need to graduate from high school. “I think that parents really need to come and be involved in such an important aspect of their child’s life,” Keith Jackson, local social studies teacher and minister at Bethel, said. “I always see a lack of involvement from the parents, especially during conferences, and I think this program could help increase the participation.” The expo will have experts from various fields to educate participants. There will be lessons on course selection to make sure the students are taking the right classes for graduation. “We will have everything from social workers, contacts for food and clothing services, reading and math coaches and a police officer to speak on security,” Jackson said. “We also hope to have an AVID speaker from Plant City High School to touch on the importance of college.” The idea to do this came from the want to fill a need of information in the community. “It’s important to let community members know what’s available to them and their families,” Jackson said. “We hope people will come join us this year and is something that we want to build on in the future. In fact, we will be going to other local churches to advertise for the event.”

IF YOU GO WHAT: Education Expo WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 WHERE: Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 2506 E. Trapnell Road CONTACT: (813) 7541428

Graduation requirements There are four options students can choose to reach their graduation requirements: • Twenty-four credit program • Eighteen-credit, Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning • An International Baccalaureate curriculum • An Advanced International Certificate of Education curriculum SOURCE: Florida Department of Education

Jackson is looking forward to seeing how the expo will improve the community. “I didn’t have anything like this growing up, and I wish I would have,” Jackson said. “I was a untraditional student, however, this will help any type of student and their parent.” Those with questions about the expo can contact the church at (813) 7541428.

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“We helped them quite a bit, doing that,” Nelson said. “It was very successful.” Young and Nelson are hoping for another successful fundraiser at the Nov. 8 event. Four bands that are part of the association have already agreed to play gospel music, including Sawgrass Band, the Austin Wilder Band, Trust in Him and Sassafras Acoustic Bluegrass Music. Pastor Joe Bowles, of Shiloh Baptist Church, will be leading the benefit service. “There’s a lot of good people out there that can and will help people,” Nelson said. “It can happen to a lot of people. It’s not a hand out, it’s a hand up.” The public is invited to attend the event. There is no cost, but a love offering will be taken up for the family. All proceeds from the event will go to the Browns. “The more (people) who attend, the more we can help,” Nelson said. “Hopefully people give — that’s the biggest thing.” “We would like to pack the church,” Young added. “I think the church holds about 1,500 people. Every penny will go to Lisa and her daughter.” The Sunshine State Bluegrass Association, which has about 100 members, is made up of bluegrass and gospel musicians from Florida. Nelson and Young serve as two of the association’s 10 directors. About half of the association’s members are from Plant City, with others coming to jam sessions and events from St. Petersburg, Orlando and Englewood. The association plays at Krazy Kup the first Saturday of every month, and at First Choice Southern Bar-B-Que on the third Saturday of each month. In the future, the association hopes to have their own location. It also wants to continue helping youth and churches.

tered the chaplaincy program in the National Guard. He reentered active duty in 1997. “It’s been 1,000 miles an hour since then,” Middlebrooks said. As a chaplain, Middlebrooks traveled with his wife, Arienne, and his two daughters, Erica and Allison, all over the world. His position allowed him to minister to soldiers of all denominations in Egypt, Israel, Iraq, Kosovo, Macedonia and Kuwait. He was also stationed in Germany for three years. The family moved every three years, and Middlebrooks has moved 19 times since 1988. “God always kept me in a place that was above my head,” Middlebrooks said. “God’s family is a lot bigger than us.”

A CALL HOME

Now at home in Plant City, the Middlebrooks are back for good. The decision to return to the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World happened during a trip to Plant City on Memorial Day 2011, when Middlebrooks realized that God wanted him to leave the military and serve in other ways. He turned down a position for lieutenant colonel to retire. “I knew I would continue to minister,” Middlebrooks said. “Just in what form, I wasn’t sure. God has a way of opening eyes. He brought me home for His reason, not mine.” Following his return home, Middlebrooks decided he wanted to start a company that followed similar work to what he had done as a chaplain. At that time, he was serving as interim pastor at Hopewell Baptist Church. He was offered the full-time position but was not interested. Though his plan for a new

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area,” City Engineer Michael Schenk said. “I think it’s a good project. I think it will definitely help improve water quality.” The Westside Canal Project was awarded to the Tampabased Kamminga & Roodvoets Inc. for $478,588.50 at the City Commission meeting Monday, Aug. 24. In June, the same company was awarded a contract with the city to complete work on South Howard Street, which was previously prone to flooding. The City of Plant City also re-

“A military chapel loves you, but only a country church can love you deeply. It’s a church where you find friends. God has me in this season of my life right here, at Hopewell Baptist. Plant City is my home.” — The Rev. Dr. Daniel Middlebrooks

business was well laid, he said, God had a different plan. When a position opened up for a senior ROTC instructor at East Bay High School, Middlebrooks got an interview for the job. As he drove to the interview, he went past Hopewell Baptist Church. He felt as though he was driving out from under God’s hands — something that went against his belief of staying under God’s will and blessing. “I felt literally like I was driving on God’s fingertips,” he said. On the way home, Middlebrooks prayed to God that if he was meant to take the full-time minister position at Hopewell, one of the church members needed to call him that day. An hour and one half later, Larry Peeples contacted Middlebrooks. Peeples served on the church’s personnel committee and called to check in. May 1, 2013, Middlebrooks was brought before the church and named the new pastor, just a few months after his Feb. 2013 retirement from the military. “I’ve had a ball ever since,” Middlebrooks said. “The

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Just as he brought hope and healing to Baghdad, Middlebrooks wants to continue to be a bearer of hope for Hopewell Baptist Church. “A military chapel loves you, but only a country church can love you deeply,” he said. “It’s a church where you find friends. God has me in this season of my life right here, at Hopewell Baptist. Plant City is my home.” As a chaplain, Middlebrooks was used to seeking out soldiers. Commands caused soldiers to leap into action, but touching hearts through sermons at a civilian church causes the Hopewell Baptist congregation to act. One of the main differences, he said, is the understanding of sacrifice. While civilians know it in one sense, soldiers know it completely. “It’s one thing to say you love this country,” Middlebrooks said. “It’s another to be willing to die for it.” Though his way of approaching people and bringing them closer to God has shifted, Middlebrooks has realized that the way people treat one another is what resonates. “I have found that it doesn’t matter what you do ... what matters is how we treat people around us,” he said. “When you value people ... you become a wealthy man because you have friends for life.” As valued as Middlebrooks felt bringing soldiers closer to God across the globe, there is nothing quite as memorable as the way his hometown church greeted him when he arrived home. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.

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The number of flu patients increase from October to April.

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he season we all know and dread has arrived once again: flu season. It lasts from October to April and has different strains every year. “The flu is a common virus that is very unique because of the various strains that it contains,” Dr. Jasmine T. Weaver, from the Plant City JSA Healthcare location, said. “That’s why it’s so important to get the flu vaccine each year, because every year the strains are different.”

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Cold weather helps the virus to spread. “The changes from warm temperatures to cooler ones have been shown to dry out the nasal passages which, in turn, lowers your immune system,” Weaver said. “Another main cause is being in crowded places due to the higher concentration of germs around you.” Lori Yarbrough, a mother of two, is planning to vaccinate her family before traveling to Haiti this year. Airports, especially around the holiday season, are crowded. In 2014, United States residents logged 1.7 billion overnight or day trips over 50 miles away from their home for leisure purposes, according to the U.S Travel Association. “I think that the vaccines are important to receive, especially before traveling,” Yarbrough said. “Being around so many people at once definitely raises your risk.” Another common place for the virus to spread is in schools or the workplace,

but it is still preventable. “Fortunately for our family, we have escaped the spread of flu in our household for many years,” Linda Walker, a mother of a high school student, said. “I think this could be attributed to a number of things. One, we receive the flu shots. Secondly, my daughter is an avid user of hand sanitizer, and she comes home every day and washes her hands up to her elbows.” People with the highest risk of getting the flu are the elderly, children and pregnant women. “It is especially important for people in these categories to make sure that they’re prepared for this flu season, because they are the most sensitive to it,” Weaver said. Weaver has been seeing flu patients since she started working in family medicine in 2009. JSA Healthcare and other local doctors’ offices are providing the flu vaccine to patients, including Medicare patients.

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This year, Azaria hopes to take her charity even further. She’s added a poem that she has written in the gift baskets she is giving to premature babies. Hope is the central theme of the four-line verse. But the biggest development is going to be a showstopper. On Sunday, Dec. 20, Azaria will be hosting a fashion show, “It’s a Preemie Thing,” at the John R. Trinkle Center on the Hillsborough Comunity College Campus, in Plant City, as part of her continued charity efforts. The fashion show will feature other preemies ages 10 and up, including Azaria as

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the show’s leader. The show is a first for the charity, but it won’t be Azaria’s debut down the runway. She was previously crowned Junior Miss Central Florida and Little Miss Central Florida. She also walked in fashion shows for her grandmother’s former organization, 3-D Cultural Charm Program and Drill Team. Azaria and Lee are hopeful that the Dec. 20 event can raise at least $2,000 for the hospital’s preemies through ticket sales, t-shirt sales and concessions. The fashion show will feature casual wear and sportswear, as well as a Christmas scene, a “geek” scene and a cheerleader scene. “This year we’re trying to see if we can really go further,” Lee said. Though she’s excited about strutting down the stage, Azaria is already anticipating the impact the fashion show will have. “I get to help out people,” Azaria said. “I get to help the children.”

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In the future, Azaria hopes to expand her charity to other hospitals, such as St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. “She really has had an open mind for kids all over the world,” Lee said. “It’s been very heartwarming. She feels hope for everyone.” For Azaria, the upcoming fashion show and continued charity work is just the beginning. She has talked to her grandmother about wanting to be a pediatrician or a doctor who works with preemie babies. “I could work at the hospital where I was born,” Azaria said. In the meantime, the mission statement for Azaria’s Hope continues to speak volumes about her desire to help others: hope for the fighters, and peace for the survivors.

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Bryan Elementary Veterans Day Celebration WHEN: 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 WHERE: Bryan Elementary, 2006 W. Oak Ave. WHAT: Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. The celebration for military members is at 8:15 a.m. Call to reserve a space. CONTACT: (813) 7579300

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WHEN: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 WHERE: Walden Lake Car Wash and Service Center, 1414 S. Alexander St. WHAT: Veterans can get a free bronze car wash to honor and recognize those who have served or are serving in the military. CONTACT: (813) 7527226

Honor Women Veterans Service WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 WHERE: Veterans’ Memorial Monument Park, 703 N. Wheeler St. WHAT: Vice Mayor William Dodson will greet the audience, and the Durant Junior Air Force ROTC will serve as color guard. CONTACT: Nancy Miller, (813) 754-2544

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Pasta. I just really like pasta.

Mashed potatoes with cheese and butter.

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Fruit, because it is healthy for you. Plus it’s juicy and sweet.

Peanut butter and jelly, because if it was all I had, I’d have to eat it.

Chicken, because chicken goes with everything.

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It worked. Floating down some 26,000 feet, the Serbian soldiers were moving to where he was going to land. O’Grady prayed again, “Lord, let me at least have someone know I’m alive and maybe come rescue me.” Landing on a hill, O’Grady began his evasion. Bosnian Serbian search parties tried to flush him out by firing rifles into the bushes where he was hiding. For the next five days O’Grady was constantly praying. He moved from place to place at night, sending out short messages to let others know he was alive. He subsisted on leaves, grass and ants. He caught rainwater in Ziploc plastic bags. Though he was hungry and cold, he knew that a superpower would be working to save him. Then, early on June 8, O’Grady’s prayers were answered. He reached a safe place and radioed for help. Headquarters immediately dispatched about forty planes for his rescue. When the helicopter landed in the clearing near where O’Grady was hiding, he didn’t relax in the brush. He shook off fatigue, fought through bushes and ran to the escape that had been provided for him. We are often thrust into hostile situations in our own lives, but in each instance the Lord is faithful to provide a way of escape if we only look to Him and take it. We have an enemy who tries to convince us that there is no hope or that there something out there that is better than what God wants for us. Every day we need to remind ourselves that what God is providing is always the best thing for us even when we have to wait for it. Like Mary and Martha experienced with their brother Lazarus (John 11: 1-44), when our Lord shows up, the true enemy called death cannot stand against the commander and chief of life. Remember, the only cry of help not heard is the one never spoken. Do you need help today? It is just a prayer away.

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ave you ever sent a message out for help? It may have been a phone call, a text or even the prayer chain email. Why do we do this? It is because of the inner need to have someone know where we are in our time of need. As I prepare for the month we celebrate Veterans Day and honor their calling, I came across this story of a desperate cry for help: On June 2, 1995, Air Force Captain Scott O’Grady was flying an F-16 fighter in NATO’s no-fly zone over western Bosnia. Suddenly a Serbian surface-to-air missile ripped through his aircraft. Reaching for the eject handle he remembers praying, “Dear God, let it work.”

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Clenon “Ed” Edward Huggins Jr., 66, of Plant City, died Oct. 29, 2015. Mr. Huggins retired from Sears after 45 years of service as a technician. He loved his family, and he enjoyed the outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sandra Huggins; children, Amanda Lariscy (Randy), of Columbia, Tennessee, Carl Creach, of Plant City, Clinton Creach, of Lake City, and Clayton Creach (Tina), of Lakeland; sisters, Jeanne Joyer (Wayne) and Anita Kelley, of Plant City; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A celebration of life was held Nov. 3, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral. com.

Joan de Montmollin

Joan de Montmollin, 69, of Plant City, died Oct. 26, 2015, at Brandon Regional Hospital. Ms. de Montmolin was a native of Plant City. She was the daughter of George Sr. and Erion Cook de Montmollin. She was very artistic, and loved to tell stories and write plays. She is survived by her son, Anthony Scott Belluccio; daughter, Shayne Hall (Randy); brothers, George Jr. and Ronald de Montmollin; and grandchildren, Ethan, Joshua and Chelsea. The family will be having private services. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

Maria Remedios Ojeda

Maria Remedios Ojeda, 88, of Plant City, died Oct. 26, 2015. Mrs. Ojeda was born in Cerritos Municipio de San Miguel de Allende GTO, Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Marcos Ojeda; children, Bisente, Emestina, Andres, Adela, Maximino, Maria Reyes, Santiago, Silvia and Refujia; and many other grandchildren and family. A celebration of life was held Oct. 29 at Hopewell Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral. com.

Helen A. Riley

Helen A. Riley, 79, of Dover, died Oct. 4, 2015. Mrs. Riley was born in New Smyrna Beach to Berry and Mary Cooper. She enjoyed gardening and working in the yard. She was a member of Sydney First Church of God. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by many. Mrs. Riley is survived by her husband of 56 years, Grady Riley; son, Craig Riley; daughters, Cindy Grothe and Connie Birchfield (Paul); grandchildren, Mandy, Monica, Melisa, Melany, Barry, Brandy, Chasity and Cierra; great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Amberlyn, Mackenzie, Billy Jo, Jaden, Athena, Michelle, Anabell, Trenton, Madison and Morgan. A funeral service was held Oct. 8 at Wells Memorial and Event Center. A burial followed at Antioch Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial. com.

John Salisbury

John Salisbury, 41, died Oct. 7, 2015. Mr. Salisbury attended Lone Oak Baptist Church. He enjoyed RC cars, fishing, hunting, swimming and spending time with his daughter. He is survived by his daughter, Aundrea Rene’e Wells; grandfather, Green Salisbury; mother and stepfather, Michael and Agnes Gregory; stepmother, Nancy Salisbury; brothers, Michael Gregory, Jeffrey Gregory and Michael Story; sisters, Heather Kissane, Malisa O’Neal and Michelle Batts; uncles, Rob, Bill and Steve Salisbury, and David Wiley and Ronnie Brannon; aunts, Kathy and Elaine Salisbury; and many more family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, James Salisbury; grandmothers, Alma Salisbury and Agnes Wiley; grandfather, Clarence Wiley; uncles, Harry Wiley and Randy Brannon; and aunt, Charlotte Brannon. A service was held Oct. 13 at Wells Memorial and Event Center. Pastor Kerry Beaty, of Lone Oak Baptist Church, officiated. In lieu of flowers, please contact the funeral home to make donations. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial. com.

Kimberly Sanderson

Kimberly Sanderson, 41, of Valrico, died Sept. 24, 2015. Ms. Sanderson is survived by her fiance, Jerry Smart; parent, Dale Sanderson (Rene); daughter, Briona Sanderson; sister, Cassie Sanderson; niece, Aurora McClure; nephew, Trevor

Kindt; grandmother, Letha Christmas; and many other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Candance “Candy” Christmas; and brother, Timothy “Timmydale” Sanderson. A celebration of life was held Oct. 2 at Hopewell Funeral home. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

Diana Santos

Diana Santos, 61, died Oct. 5, 2015, at her home. Mrs. Santos was born in Amherst, Ohio on Nov. 19, 1953. She was part of the Wal-Mart team for several years. She loved taking care of people. She will be missed by everyone. She is survived by her husband, Felix Santos; sons, Michael and Felix Jr.; granddaughter, Taija Marie Santos; brother, John Rodriguez, of Florida; sister, Sissy Robertson, of Ohio; and many nieces, nephews and family members that she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her brother, Louie Rodriguez; and sisters, Edith Pray and Maria Morales. A celebration of life was held Oct. 10, at Wells Memorial and Event Center. The Rev. Procopio, of Victory Church, officiated. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial. com.

Billy Smith

Billy Smith, 42, of Plant City, died Oct. 4, 2015, at his home. Mr. Smith was a native of Plant City. He was the son of Clayton and the late Elizabeth “Peggy” Davis Smith. He was employed as a dispatcher with Loomis Armoured Trucks. He graduated from Hillsborough Community College, attended the University of South Florida and enjoyed computers. He was raised to be a servant to his friends and family. He will be greatly missed. A graveside service was

held Oct. 16 at Willow Oak Cemetery in Mulberry. Online condolence may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.

Charles “Bud” Taylor

Charles “Bud” Taylor, 70, of Plant City, died Oct. 14, 2015. Mr. Taylor was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing and flea market shopping. He will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Eva Taylor; son, Chuck Taylor (Candy); daughter, Barbie Wynne (Kelly); brothers, Robo and Bob Taylor; sisters, Martha Pitts (David) and Nell O’Brien (Jimmy); grandchildren, Kristina, Keith, Kara, Ricky and Cody; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Boncile Taylor. A funeral service was held Oct. 20 at Wells Memorial and Eveny Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Taylor’s memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123-1718. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial. com.

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David Kenneth Taylor, 55, of Dover, and born in Plant City, died Oct. 21, 2015. He is survived by his daughter, Bobbie Jo French (Adam), of Henry, Tennessee; mother, Nelda Faye Taylor, of Dover; siblings, Pandy Zografos (Robert), of Plant City, and Darvis Taylor (Lisa), of Plant City; four grandchildren; and other family. A graveside service was held Oct. 26 at Hopewell Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

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Edison “Ed” Terry, 96, of Plant City, died Oct. 13, 2015. Mr. Terry was born in Oneida, Tennessee in

1919. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II and was a retired farmer. He and his wife, Nadova, were inducted into the Florida Strawberry Growers Association Hall of Fame. He is survived by his sons, Jimmy Terry (Diane) and Jerry Terry (Margaret), of Plant City; daughters, Lorene Smith, Linda Lawton, Carolyn Howell (Kent) and Marilyn Reichert, of Plant City; sisters, Nigel Thornton and Nick Aston (James); 15 grandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren; and 10 greatgreat-grandchildren; and caregiver, Rudine Styles. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nadova; sons, David Terry and Roy Terry; three brothers; and four sisters. A celebration of life was held Oct. 17 at Hopewell Funeral Home. Committal followed at Memorial Park in Plant City. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

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King at Durant: Looking ahead Durant is looking to close out with one more win. But head coach Mike Gottman is optimistic about future seasons.

Jake Harris, in his first year on the varsity squad, was crucial to Durant’s success.

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Friday night notes Somehow, some way, the Plant City Raiders emerged from the chaotic 7A-9 district gauntlet untouched. I know that I picked the Raiders to win the district before this season began, but if you had told me that they’d come out of this district with a perfect record, I’d have called you crazy. It JUSTIN didn’t seem KLINE possible until, in my opinion, the Redman Cup win. You’ve got to remember that, even though several of our 7A-9 friends were nowhere near as good as expected this season, the top five dogs kept things competitive until the end. It might only be Plant City and Tampa Bay Tech playing football after this week, but no one can say Durant, East Bay and Lennard had bad seasons. Each team now knows what it has to tweak for next season, which will see plenty of their key guys from 2015 returning. But there’s a time in the future for a talk about how everyone fared this season. Let’s tip our hats to the Raiders. It was clear that Plant City used its two-week preparation schedule well before taking the field against Lennard Friday, Oct. 30, as the Raiders were able to execute their game plan early on to make up for whatever Devin Black and Jahryn Bailey could do to them. It was nothing like the Tampa Bay Tech game, in which the Raiders spent the entire first half feeling out the opponent before taking control of the game in the second. This one was Plant City’s to lose from the first quarter on. Markese Hargrove only scored one touchdown, which opened up the

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Mike Gottman has never been one to sugar-coat an opinion about his football team. So for the Durant High head coach to speak highly of the future at the end of this season is telling for Cougar fans. The Cougars missed out on the playoff picture with last week’s 28-0 loss to Tampa Bay Tech, which was both uncharacteristic of the team’s play this season and likely the result of a wave of injuries hitting the squad late. The hope now is to end the season with a 7-3 overall record and then start working on a 2016 playoff team. Since Durant is returning many more players than it did

at the beginning of this season, the team will certainly come with fewer question marks. But of all the impact players who will be looking to show improvement in 2016, perhaps the most intriguing guy is running back Jake Harris. If that name doesn’t sound familiar it’s because Harris is a first-timer on the varsity team. He was called up and expected by many to play a smaller role as insurance to senior Jalen Forté. He became an impact player. He didn’t post Crispian Atkins-like numbers this year because, for some time, he

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Durant and Strawberry Crest once again made the playoffs in 2015, but both have seen early exits at the hands of Palm Harbor University. On Oct. 27, the Lady Chargers were the first to be eliminated by the Lady Hurricanes. They fell in three sets: 25-17, 25-14 and 25-15. Durant, meanwhile, won its Oct. 27 matchup against St. Petersburg High in four sets: 20-25, 25-10, 30-28, 25-14. It was on Oct. 30 that Durant was knocked out by University in three sets. The Lady Cougars lost, 25-19, 25-20 and 25-23.

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TCYFCC RECAPS Week 1 of the TCYFCC playoffs saw the Dolphins, Trojans and Patriots each getting a piece of the action.

Johnson caps career with solo states shot

Plant City Dolphins The Dolphins put all five teams in the playoffs, and all five came away with wins. The Mighty Mites burned the Brandon Cowboys, 49-24. The Pee Wees got a 33-0 shutout win over the Lakeland Gators, and the Mighty Mites followed suit with a 25-0 shutout of the Brandon Lions. Plant City and Turkey Creek met for the last two games of the day, which resulted in an 8-0 win for the JV Dolphins and a win by forfeit for the varsity team.

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Things weren’t so good for the Trojans, which put four teams in the playoffs but saw them get eliminated. Turkey Creek took a 32-7 loss in the Mighty Mites game and followed up with a 19-8 loss to the Pinecrest Pilots in the Midgets game.

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Kendall Johnson averaged a 36 during the 2015 season.

Kendall Johnson wrapped up a sterling high school career with an appearance at this week’s FHSAA state championships. She was the only member of her Plant City team to make the cut. UPDATE Scores from the FHSSA state tournament were not available as of press time. Make sure to go to PlantCity Observer.com to see how Kendall Johnson did in the tournament.

lant City’s 2015 state championship story doesn’t look like last year’s: a feel-good tale of a team bonding together. The 2015 story is Kendall Johnson’s to tell — and hers alone. Johnson, a senior, was the only Lady Raider to make the cut for this year’s FHSAA state championship tournament, held Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Mission Inn. The only thing as high as the stakes were the expectations surrounding her. But she had a plan. “I would say, since I finished top 10 last year, I have a pretty good chance at getting a title,” she said before the tournament. “I’m looking forward to trying my hardest. The possibility of winning a title is exciting.”

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Lady Raider fans will remember last year’s fun-loving squad, most of which made the states cut with Johnson leading the way. Plant City had played well throughout the postseason, but it was Johnson’s star that shined the brightest: she was the individual winner at both districts and regionals in 2014. “One of my favorite memories is last year at states, when the team had a guest house to ourselves,” Johnson said. “It was fun to have a bonding experience with them. Everybody came back this year, besides Lindsey Box, so we were a really close team.” Johnson recorded a top-10 finish at states, despite having what she considered a poor first day. In the offseason, she

IN THE RECORD BOOKS Plant City’s girls golf program has produced great players, and Kendall Johnson has placed herself at the top by joining recent standouts, such as Kellyanne Hurst and Kelsey Jensen. Johnson, Jensen and head coach Meg Jordan also share a spot in the PCHS record books. All three women hold the record for the lowest round in school history, having shot a 34 in nine holes. honored an offer from Daytona State College and committed to play for the Lady Falcons in 2016. In 2015, it was more of the same for her and her teammates. The Lady Raiders won every regular-season match in which they played, and

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Three Pats teams made the playoff cut, and all were promptly eliminated. The Midgets team took a 33-0 loss to the Lakeland Gators, but the next two came by just 10 total points. The JV team lost, 47-40, against a tough East Bay squad, and the varsity boys took a 20-16 loss against the Bucs immediately afterward.

Round Two

The Plant City Dolphins and Brandon Cowboys will host the second round of the playoffs Saturday, Nov. 7. Plant City’s opponents are set: the Mighty Mite, Pee Wee and varsity teams will face East Bay, the Midgets will play Pinecrest and the JV team will play the Brandon Lions. At the Cowboys’ facility, the Eagles, Lions, Gators, Bucs and Pilots will face each other for spots in the Nov. 21 Superbowl. Following this week’s action, the Cheer-Off will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Durant High gymnasium.

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• Plant City picked up a 28-20 win over Lennard last week that wasn’t as close as the score indicates. It allowed the Raiders (8-1; 6-0 district) to sweep the district, and the team is now looking forward to hosting East Lake Saturday, Nov. 14. They’re about to face Freedom Friday, Nov. 6, which was sent into a twogame losing streak with last week’s 36-0 loss at Sickles. The Patriots (3-6; 3-3 district) are, at this point, trying to sneak up on the Raiders and end Plant City’s regular-season schedule with a loss. WHERE: Freedom High School, 17410 Commerce Park Blvd., Tampa. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6

• Strawberry Crest took a 38-2 loss to Bloomingdale last week, handing the Bulls (1-8; 1-5 district) their first win of the year. The Chargers (0-9; 0-6 district) are now in real danger of going winless in 2015. Friday, Nov. 6, they’re traveling to face a Gaither team that’s coming off of back-to-back shutout wins: 28-0 over Wiregrass Ranch Friday, Oct. 23, followed by last week’s 40-0 win over winless Leto. Both were on the road, so the Cowboys’ home environment should be a loud one. WHERE: Gaither High School, 16200 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6

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game’s scoring, but he was the straw that stirred the drink. He ate on the Lennard defense, finishing with 228 rushing yards, and kept the defenders grabbing air instead of his jersey with break after break. This allowed Plant City’s top receivers, T.J. Chase and Antoine Thompson, to make big catches. The ground attack was so good that Chase — a four-star wideout with a commitment to No. 3 Clemson — was once left wide open in the end zone. He’s the last wideout in the district that any opposing coach would want to see waiting by himself for Corey King to throw the ball. I wouldn’t have wanted to be in Lennard’s film room after that one. There was only one time when Plant City couldn’t execute, and it was on a meaningless drive near the end of the third quarter. Hargrove got Plant City to the Lennard 11 with 27 seconds to go, and JV call-up Treshaun Ward ran for his first varsity touchdown. It was erased by a penalty, and then followed by a King interception in the red zone. Luckily, the score was 21-7 Plant City. I consider the 28-20 final score to be misleading, as it could have easily been a 3514 game if not for the talents of Black and Bailey (and, per the last paragraph, the refs). Bailey scored two touchdowns on the ground and was a threat to keep the Longhorns alive. Black impressed me: it was my first time watching him and he could become something with development. He might have the prettiest deep ball of any QB I’ve seen in this district, maybe the strongest arm and is sneaky-fast when he’s forced to scramble. I’ll wrap this up with something nice for Raider fans: through the team’s eightgame win streak, Plant City has allowed only 79 points — 52 throughout district play. A defense allowing anWACKY average Wednesday of just over nine points per game means you have very good season. to be excited for what this team could do in the playoffs. $ Contact JustinANY Kline at WASH OTHER jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

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was very much a product of a running back committee. But through eight games, Harris leads the team with 95 carries for 555 yards and one 100-yard game. He’s tied with Forté in the touchdowns department, with three, and sits slightly behind the senior with a 5.8 yards-per-carry average (Forté averages 6.4 YPC). Early in the season, those in the know raved about his potential. Anyone who’s spent time in Durant’s press box knows about him — and the time he cleanly hurdled a defender in the Newsome game (which is illegal at the high school level, but still impressive). He’s often been the guy to move the chains for a first down when it’s looked like Durant needed it most. And with Forté set to graduate, Harris appears to be first in line for the RB1 spot on the roster.

impressive, and all were close. But Gottman says that this team’s athleticism still makes it dangerous. Hillsborough High would agree: the Lions upset the Terriers, 14-11, in overtime Friday, Sept. 18 — not too long after Durant got its own win over the program, then considered a huge upset. The Lions also hung with Lennard, losing 28-21 in regulation but, somehow, staying alive despite allowing Jahryn Bailey to get 218 rushing yards and three touchdowns. This isn’t a strong passing team, as its receivers have combined for just four touchdowns on the season and roughly 106 yards per game. Quarterbacks Demario Brisbon and Delvin Austin have combined for four touchdowns and eight interceptions. The ground game will decide King’s fate, and their leader in that area is senior Otis Williams, who has 709 yards and six touchdowns on the ground this year, and averages 5.2 yards per carry. Defensively, the Lions can get to the quarterback if need be. The team has 22 sacks on the season and, although not one player has more than Valion Joyce’s and Malik James’ four sacks, it has 10 guys who have entered the “sacks” col-

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Going undefeated in district play was a huge accomplishment for the Plant City Raiders, and senior running back Markese Hargrove is a big reason why the team was able to complete the sweep. Against Lennard, Hargrove ran for 228 yards and one touchdown with a monstrous 13.8 yards per carry — easily his most efficient game of the 2015 season.

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I don’t know how many people saw anyone going undefeated in this district back in August, but you all pulled it off. How did you do it? We just worked very hard, as a team, starting in the offseason. Every week, we just went harder and harder — especially after taking a huge loss to Armwood. That stuck to us. It made us want to go even harder. There were five teams in this district that could have contended for the title, but you guys beat them all. Which opponent was the toughest? Durant, by far. We were down by two possessions, but we stuck through the last quarter. We had to make a huge comeback. To me, that was the hardest game both physically and mentally.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2015

BayCare Health Events Join Us at South Florida Baptist Hospital

Classes

Volunteers

Community Education

Smoking Cessation

Volunteers Needed

Ear, Nose and Throat Problems

Get help quitting tobacco and coping with cravings. Free cessation aids will be provided, based on medical need. Thursday, November 5, 10am Thursday, December 3, 10am Cancer Resource Center 1708 Palmetto Ave., Plant City Cost: Free

If you are a compassionate, energetic person, become a valuable resource and an important part of the South Florida Baptist Hospital family. Volunteering is a wonderful way to support your community. You can use your special skills, learn new ones, meet new people and maintain an active lifestyle.

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For more information: (813) 757-8199

Tuesday, November 10, 6pm Dominic Castellano, MD, Otolaryngology Community Conference Room Cost: Free

Healthy Lifestyle Screenings Cholesterol Screenings Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose (no fasting required) No appointment is necessary. Fourth Tuesday of every month 2–3pm Community Health Resource Room Inside Main Lobby Cost: $30

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Covers babysitting basics: Minor to life-threatening situations, infant/child choking rescue, EMS, safety, behavior and entertainment.

No appointment is necessary.

Saturday, November 7, 8:30am–5pm Community Conference Room Cost: $55

Every Tuesday, 1–2pm Community Health Resource Room Inside Main Lobby Cost: Free

Weight Loss Surgery Information Join our Surgical Weight Loss Program team to learn the benefits of surgical weight loss through adjustable gastric band and sleeve gastrectomy procedures. Preregistration is required. Monday, November 9, 5:30pm Ed and Myrtle Lou Swindle Medical Arts Center, Entrance B Conference Room 1601 W. Timberlane Drive Plant City Cost: Free

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