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Plant City Observer’s 2018 Wonder Women

These women are making a difference in and around Plant City. INSIDE

Fire Station 3 breaks ground

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PCHS Calendar Girls

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Early Friday morning folks gathered at the former Plant City Tourist Information Center to attend the groundbreaking of Fire Station Three.

On Sept. 21, commissioners joined Fire Chief David Burnett to break ground on Fire Station 3 on Park Road. SEE PAGE 16

Plant City looks ahead to blossoming plans File photo

The city paved nearly 27 miles of roads over the past fiscal year, spending approximately $7.2 million on the 51 streets.

There are many changes planned for Plant City over the course of the next year. SEE PAGE 15

Alexandra Fryer was crowned Plant City High School’s 2019 Cover Girl at the end of its pageant. Miss January: Kennedy Sapp, Miss February: Lily Batley, Miss March: Kayla Hernandez, Miss April: Katherine Ruppert, Miss May: Lizett Arriaga, Miss June: Mary Catherine Stephens, Miss July: Haley Frangioni, Miss August: Alondra Silva, Miss September: Jade’a Broome, Miss October: Kaily Yacinich, Miss November: Kyla Varnum, Miss December: Emma Miller.

SCHS Calendar Girls McKinley Baker was crowned Strawberry Crest High School’s 2019 Cover Girl at the end of its pageant. Miss January: Aaliyah Samad, Miss February: Emma Pitts, Miss March: Aileen Rivera, Miss April: Autumn Miller, Miss May: Tori Wegner, Miss June: Reagan DeShong, Miss July: Layne Pullen, Miss August: Cassidy Coburn, Miss September: Caitlyn Goodman, Miss November: Madison Davis, Miss December: Jenna Mayo.

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HEALTH OBSERVED Justin Kline

Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Jeff Eakins spoke for more than 40 minutes Monday evening about the referendum.

PCHS hosts education referendum meeting Hillsborough Schools presented information about a half-penny sales surtax on Sept. 24.

Busting Myths About Flu Shots

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Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Eakins recently started an 11-stop tour of “town hall meetings” throughout the county to present information to the public about the proposed sales surtax and what the school board plans to do with the money. He visited Plant City High School’s auditorium Monday evening.

“I’m just talking and making sure the community is clear on why this is so important,” Eakins said. “It’s extremely important.”

Though Eakins said the county’s budget has been balanced, “inadequate” state funding prevents Hillsborough schools from quickly addressing big problems: deferred maintenance requests, overcrowded schools, aging buildings, safety issues and more.

Base funding from the state legislature increased by $0.47 per student for the 2018-19 school year, but Eakins stressed how small that is — one-hundredth of

By Nelida Rivera, RN, Florida Blue Registered Nurse

Getting a flu shot every year is the best way to protect yourself, your community and those you love from the flu. However, many people avoid getting the vaccine because they’ve heard incorrect information about it.

Here’s a look at myths and facts about the flu shot.

Myth: I could get the flu from the flu shot.

Fact: The flu shot does not give you the flu. After you get your flu vaccine, you may experience some redness or swelling at the site of the injection or some aches and a mild fever. However, this is not the flu. The flu shot only contains a few proteins from a dead flu virus that prime your immune system so it knows what to attack if it comes in contact with the flu virus.

Myth: If I don’t get a flu shot, I’m only putting myself at risk.

Fact: Skipping your flu shot not only puts you at risk but also your family, friends and community who you may spread it to. When more people get vaccinated against the flu, less flu virus can spread through a community. You’re also helping protect those around you who are unable to get a flu shot such as babies under 6 months old.

Myth: It doesn’t matter if I get the flu because it doesn’t make you seriously ill.

Fact: The flu can be life threatening, especially for young children and those over the age of 65. Having a condition like asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, heart disease or

diabetes increases your risk of complications from the flu. The flu can even increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Myth: I have to go to a doctor to get a flu vaccine.

Fact: While your doctor can administer a flu vaccine, you can also stop into your local Walgreens for a flu shot. In fact, our Florida Blue Center in Winter Haven will offer flu shots on Sept. 18, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 3 and Nov. 10 between 10 a.m. and noon.

Myth: I have to pay for a flu shot.

Fact: Flu shots are one of the fully covered preventive care benefits provided by the Affordable Care Act, so there’s no cost to anyone with health insurance—even if you haven’t met your deductible. If you don’t have health insurance, Florida Blue and Walgreens will offer no-cost flu shots to anyone (insured or uninsured) at its Florida Blue Center in Winter Haven on Sept. 18, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 3 and Nov. 10 between 10 a.m. and noon, and you’ll even get a $5 Walgreens gift card for getting vaccinated. Find out more at FloridaBlueCenters.com

The officer installation and award night was held at the Plant City Photo Archives & History Center.

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one percent — compared to rising costs of living and home sale prices.

The proposed referendum would have Hillsborough bump the sales surtax up from oneeighth of a penny to one half of a penny to generate $1.3 billion over 10 years, which would assist current efforts to address these problems. HCPS has posted all of the information covered at his stops online at hillsboroughschools. org, which includes a school-byschool list of what would be fixed and a schedule of upcoming town hall meetings.

Though many in the audience seemed to approve of the plan, some weren’t happy with its current setup. Josephine Amato, a Barrington Middle School parent, said the plan needs to be tweaked to prioritize fixing broken air conditioning systems and schools being at or over capacity.

Eakins said HCPS does have plans to address those needs.

If the vote passes in November, Eakins said the change would begin in January 2019.

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The Plant City Photo Archives & History Center was packed on Sept. 20 as the Kiwanis Club of Plant City held its annual officer installation and awards night.

The event honored several of its members for their contributions to the club and swore in the next year’s officers.

Sharon Moody, Gil Gott, Scotty Huang and James McDaniel were honored for having perfect attendance. Heather Coats, Gil Gott, Teresa Armbruster, Anna Reitz and Sharon Moody received distinguished service awards.

Mac Smith was honored for 60 years with the club. Dr. Scotty Huang was honored for 44 years with the club. Don Walden was

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Sharon Moody and Steve Hurley.

honored for 43 years with Kiwanis. Jim McDaniel was honored for 30 years with the group. Anna Reitz was honored for 26 years with the club.

Gil Gott was named the Kiwanian of the Year.

Lt. Governor-Elect Janet Daigle swore in Gil Gott as the president, Zach Hilferding as the presidentelect and Jim McDaniel as the treasurer and secretary.

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JOINING THE RANKS OF PLANT CITY’S

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Pam Bowden Jana Butler Cynthia Diaz Deborah Haldane Christine Miller Helen Parke Vicky Saunders Jodi Stevens Wenda Trunzo Pam Walden Photos by Deanna Hurley Photography • Location: The Sparkman House Luxury Bed & Breakfast • Full stories online

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he longest-tenured high school principal in Hillsborough County never thought she’d become one until it actually happened at Durant 14 years ago.

Pam Bowden knew she wanted to help students succeed. Maybe one day, she’d even become an administrator. But she was picked for Durant High School’s top job in 2004 and has since helped strengthen its identity.

Bowden came from Turkey Creek Middle School to Durant in 1999, three years after the school first opened, as an administrator and also worked as the athletic director. During her 14 years as principal, Durant has put up some of the best graduation numbers in Hillsborough County. She said the school graduates an average of 515 seniors each year and, in 2017, Durant posted a 92.3% graduation rate — a 3.2% improvement from 2016.

She’s guided the school toward a stronger focus on academics over the years and encourages her Cougars to build a solid foundation for their futures.

“Our kids talk about ‘Where are you going to college?’ or ‘What are you gonna do after high school?’ That culture carries over year to year and it makes it easier than at some schools,” she said.

Maintaining the sense of school pride established by the school’s first principal, the late Ron Frost, was always a top priority for Bowden.

“We try to tell our kids to get involved,” Bowden said. “This is your home for four years. Take pride in it. If it’s a clean and beautiful place, you’ll want to

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come here and you’ll want to be a part.”

Since Bowden got to Durant, the school has added two wings and three athletic field houses, and created its sports complex in and honor of Frost and his wife, Sandra. She’s traveled to Arizona to watch the school band play at a Fiesta Bowl game and to New York City for a performance at Carnegie Hall. She joined the school’s ROTC group on a trip to Washington, D.C. Every other month, she brings a group of students from a school club or organization to the United Food Bank of Plant City to volunteer with the food bank’s Feed America project.

When the senior class of 2019 graduates next spring, 34 years after Bowden started teaching in the district, her time at the school will also come to an end.

She plans to retire this spring to spend more time with her family and do some traveling.

She’s quick to give credit to “great support” from her faculty and students over the years.

“I’ve loved every minute of it,” Bowden said, “and I think it’s just time.”

INSIDE PAM’S HEAD What books are you reading?

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, by Erika Sánchez.

Who inspired you and why?

My dad. I’m a lot like him. Work ethic, integrity, being outspoken and a champion for the underdog.

What’s something you hope to see change in Plant City in the next 10 years?

I’d like to see more housing, affordable housing, for families.

More businesses, more jobs for our young people.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

If you borrow something, put it back where you got it from. Imagine walking in someone else’s shoes. My dad used to say, “Take a day to think about it.

Sleep on it and see if you feel differently in the morning.”

What superpower would you like to have?

I’d probably fly. That way I could fly in and check on my grandchildren.

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JANA

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f South Florida Baptist Hospital participates in a community event, there’s a good chance Jana Butler is there.

The South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation’s executive director is proud to have been a conduit between the hos-

pital and her home for the last six years, whether that means working at Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce events or even acting in the Mystery Dinner Theatre series.

“I think it’s very important, since the hospital is the largest

employer in Plant City, that we support whatever they do,” Butler said.

Butler is a veteran of BayCare, having worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa for 24 years and South Florida Baptist for the past six. While working at St. Joseph’s, Butler decided to get more involved in the city she lived in.

She started by joining the Junior Woman’s Club, of which she was a member for more than seven years and co-president for some of that time. Butler enjoyed working with the group, especially on the Shoe Project, and eventually found herself in the Noon Rotary Club. Butler is now in her third year as Rotary’s scholarship coordinator, helping students from Plant City High School and now Simmons Career Center fund their posthigh school dreams.

“I’m really proud of that,” Butler said. “My dad was a Kiwanian, so when I had the opportunity to join a service club or civic organization in town, Rotary was the best fit for me. I’m really, really happy that I get to do that.”

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take things a step further: the 20 students who received Rotary scholarships in 2017 are eligible to re-apply and get more scholarship money if they’re doing well in school.

Since joining SFBH in her current role, Butler and her team have helped the hospital’s foundation increase its fundraising and expand medical services.

The hospital’s Physicians Giving campaign, which incentivizes the hospital’s physicians to donate at least $1 per pay period to the foundation, has raised more than $95,000 thus far in 2018 — a 15% increase over 2017’s final total of $82,000. In the last six years, the annual Diamonds & Denim gala has added a live auction and other features to help the fundraiser rake in more than $100,000 annually. The 2017 gala brought in $118,000 for the hospital. In 2016, the foundation was able to meet its $1 million goal to build and debut its new intensive care unit.

“I’m proud of the growth that we’ve been able to make, being able to take a successful foundation and make it grow to help this community have great medical services,” Butler said.

INSIDE JANA’S HEAD What books are you reading?

I am reading Thunder Dog, by Michael Hingson. On an ongoing basis, I love reading cookbooks.

I’m a cookbook collector.

Who inspired you and why?

My mom. Such a strong woman. She raised four children.

All of us had really strong values and work ethic. My mom always kept us moving forward. She was a great lady.

What’s something you hope to see change in Plant City in the next 10 years?

I’d love to see a Target in town, and provide more people the opportunity to still live in a small town. I think we have to preserve that.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?

Don’t stop working for what you want.

What superpower would you like to have?

Being able to fly would be really cool.

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CYNTHIA

DIAZ

ithout Cynthia Diaz there is a very real chance downtown Plant City would be unrecognizable. Her influence over the past decade has reshaped the way local residents think about food and shopping local.

When people think of downtown, many think of Diaz’s homey brick cafe on the corner of Reynolds and Palmer Street. Succinctly named, “The Corner Store,” her

business is an organic cocktail of fresh goods and produce and savory made to order dishes.

“People are realizing the standard American diet is making them sick,” Diaz said. “We’re helping show them another way.

And we’ve always made it our mission to be welcoming and supportive of our community.”

She remembers spending countless hours of her childhood mesmerized in front of the television as Julia Child laughingly explored new recipes and effort-

lessly created mouthwatering bites while inadvertently passing on a life motto to Diaz: “You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients.”

Her passion for healthy, organic and local food caused her to constantly drive across Tampa Bay searching for the ideal products.

Others began inquiring as to where she was going to get her goods and finally she had enough.

It was time Plant City had a place were wholesome items could be found under one roof.

“I wanted to help make this community healthier, to help promote healthy lifestyles and show people that food that is good for you can still taste amazing,” Diaz said. “This beautiful corner storefront had been practically empty for a decade. How was that even possible? We just knew it was the perfect spot.”

The Corner Store has stood the test of time. Ingredients that are impossible to find in a grocery store are displayed on wooden shelves. The restaurant features a menu beloved by all.

From its inception, The Corner Store has hosted a variety of groups, organizations and specialty events. Because of her support, many events and young

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groups have had a platform upon which to grow. When someone in the community needs a helping had, Diaz and her store are there to assist however they can.

Her customers watched her son Joe Thunder Diaz grow up and then, years later, watched her second son Jaxon Diaz come into the world. When he was diagnosed with cancer the community rallied together to support the family they’d come to adore. He was recovering and then came the announcement that the cancer was back. The battle began anew.

“The support from the community for him, for us as a family, it’s been fantastic,” Diaz said. “It is truly humbling to see. So many customers dropped off cards for him and gifts. They ask how we’re doing, they check in.”

She said she hopes her appreciation for life is something that has rubbed off on the people she’s met and if not, she recommends people tune in to her son’s favorite show for a daily dose of optimism.

“One of the things I think people need more of in their life is Sesame Street,” Diaz said. “There are so many life lessons that can be found in that show. When days get dark, I turn on Sesame Street.

I think the world would be a lot better if more people did that.”

INSIDE CYNTHIA’S HEAD What books are you currently reading?

I just downloaded one from my latest book club called, “A Spark of Light.”

Who inspired you?

My mom, Nina, is such a role model to me. Her strength in raising my sister and I in a foreign country away from her family was inspiring.

What is something you hope to see change in Plant City over the next decade?

I’d love to see a thriving, walking downtown and a thriving nightlife.

What is some of the best advice you have ever received?

An eight-year-old girl named Claire on a plane told me, “In pain there is beauty. My grandmother always says that and I’ve learned a lot from that.”

As a Wonder Woman what is one superpower you would like to have?

The ability to be in five places at once. The last few years I’ve been stuck in the hospital. To be more than one place at one time would be really life-changing.

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DEBORAH

HALDANE She’s headed up several Start Smart youth sports programs for kids who weren’t old enough to start in the city’s youth leagues, but still wanted something to do.

Inspired by the Tigertown fireworks shows in her hometown of Lakeland, Haldane helped create Plant City’s annual Fourth of July event at Plant City Stadium to give locals the same experience.

“The first year that we had the fireworks, it was really satisfying to know we got something in the Plant City community so people don’t have to travel to Tampa or Lakeland to see fireworks,” she said.

Haldane started working in parks and recreation departments shortly after graduating from college in the early 1990s. She spent two years at Tallahassee’s Parks & Recreation Department and one in Polk before moving to Plant City. Twenty-two years later, she couldn’t imagine working anywhere else with any other group of volunteers and any other staff.

“The staff that I work with in the department, they’re my second family,” Haldane said.

That was made as clear as ever in 2004 when Haldane had what she called one of the roughest

What books are you reading?

I’m in between books, but the last book I read was a Star Wars book.

Star Wars: Aftermath.

Who inspired you and why?

Barbara Ann Goodwine because she showed me how you could care but still be firm when you needed to be. And probably Jack Holland, I learned quite a lot from him over the years business-wise.

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or Deborah Haldane, making Plant City a great place to live starts with making things fun.

Haldane has been doing just that in town since starting with the Recreation and Parks Department in 1996, and now several generations of Plant Citians can say she’s made a positive impact on their lives.

They’re even coming back to help when they can.

“I’ve made quite a few friends over the years, and now some parents help out with events,” Haldane said. “It’s nice to see two and three generations coming back.”

Whether someone’s milestone was playing for their first organized sports team, catching their first fish in the pond behind Plant City Stadium or even taking an unforgettable field trip with the summer youth program, there’s a good chance Haldane was there and helped make it possible. In her 22 years with the city, she’s brought plenty of ideas to the table and helped make them a reality. Haldane spearheads the city’s semi-annual Youth Fishing Derbies and evolved the Summer Youth Programs at the Planteen and MLK rec centers.

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What’s something you hope to see change in Plant City in the next 10 years?

I’d love to see the revitalizing of the downtown area and Midtown.

weeks of her life and the rest of the department was quick to support her.

“I went through a rough patch when I lost my dad in 2004, the same week we had Barbara Ann Goodwine pass away,” Haldane said. “They were patient with me as I went through the grieving process.”

Haldane enjoys working with the department’s younger staff members and watching them grow professionally. The younger people of Plant City are also some

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of Haldane’s favorites to work with. One of her main goals is to make every child that comes through a city program or rec center feel welcomed and confident, like they should be there taking part in activities with everyone else.

“Sometimes they may not think someone outside of their immediate family cares,” Haldane said.

“So when you’re able to make a difference for them, that’s a good thing.”

What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?

Carlton Benton, the previous superintendent for the department, he told me to learn how to “let water roll off the back like a duck.” Let things roll off your back, don’t stress on things.

What superpower would you like to have?

I’d have to say super strength.

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CHRISTINE

MILLER

f you want something done in Plant City you need only call Christine Miller. When Miller, president of the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, gets behind something, it will succeed.

“Plant City is home,” Miller said. “Why do we all work so hard? Because this is home. It’s a home we love, a home we want our kids to be proud of living in.”

She and her husband, Les Miller, went on their first date in Plant City’s Historic Downtown in 1997. She said she knew immediately she was going to marry Les and that they were going to start their family in Plant City.

The work ethic Miller inherited from her parents has allowed her to tackle seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Her father worked for Tampa Electric for 37 years and at the same time he ran a business and was involved in the community.

Her mother never sat still. She was always working a job, whether that was owning her own business, working for the city of Tampa or serving for a nonprofit. She taught her children the importance of giving back.

In 2016 Miller came on board with the United Food Bank of Plant City. Acquiring funding was

her main goal and she set about completing a business process overhaul in an attempt to successfully get programs up and running via the food bank.

“The job was a blessing,” Miller said. “I felt like I got to see the greatest parts of Plant City. What I mean by that is it was my job to raise the money, but I got to work with the most generous people in the community.”

Then she was approached to consider stepping in to lead the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce.

“If I could help businesses grow and help this community grow, what better way is there to help my community?” Miller said.

Miller needs whatever work she pursues to have meaning, to be beneficial to someone other than herself. She works tirelessly at the Chamber, helping it continue to grow and serve Plant City.

She believes her greatest accomplishment thus far has been assembling a powerhouse team to help her run the Chamber and take it to new lengths. Miller and the team have been able to bring back the Lunch and Learn series, move the tourist information center to the building and create new events to help increase networking.

INSIDE CHRISTINE’S HEAD What books are you currently reading?

For fun, “Ladies Night”

by Mary Kay Andrews and for personal development, “Daring Greatly” by Brene Brown.

Who inspired you?

My incredible sister, Marlies Sarrett. She has an impeccable work ethic and demonstrates immeasurable courage in the face of trials.

What is something you hope to see change in Plant City over the next decade?

I hope to see us continue on the same path.

Plant City is the perfect place to live, work and play.

She hopes people will remember her as a proactive leader, a relationship builder and a doer.

“I think people are able to say that they knew that I cared,’ Miller said. “My sister said I have the gift of making people feel important no matter who they are. This isn’t a game. I’m not a politician.

When I care, it’s genuine.”

She and her husband won Dancing with the Locals in 2017,

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she has served as a Rotarian, is a Paul Harris Fellow, has coached horse judging teams at Tomlin Middle School and has served on a PTA board for 13 years.

“This town, this way of life, I would fight for something like that,” Miller said. “I’m so blessed to be in a job where I can spend every day working to make this town better.”

What is some of the best advice you have ever received?

Our parents always taught us kids “ to do the right thing, even if it’s not popular.”

As a Wonder Woman what is one superpower you would like to have?

I would say my superpower is authenticity.

I say what I mean, and mean what I say.

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PARKE t’s hard to think of Plant City and not think of Helen Parke.

She and her late husband Roy worked together to build Parkesdale Farms and shaped generations of leaders with their affectionate nature.

“I’ve had a busy life, not too much in the community and certainly not politics, but I’ve had a busy life,” Parke said. “We had five children and five children don’t keep you out of the field.

That goes hand-in-hand there.

Roy was very progressive and interested in so many things. So while we were busy as we could be on the farm he wanted to start the market, which we did. We started that on the back of a truck.”

If Roy was the Strawberry King, that makes Helen the Strawberry Queen. Despite being 93 years old, she spends every morning helping out at the plant nursery.

“Would you stop a job you really enjoyed?” Parke said.

Her daughter, Sandee Sytsma, said she remembers her parents being at every school event. They were co-presidents of the Band Parents, Roy was president of the Boosters Club.

Many of the Florida Strawberry Festival meetings were right there in the Parkes’ living room.

The door was rarely shut.

“Every neighbor, every friend, they all wanted to spend their time here because of mother,” Sytsma said. “Our gathering table always had all the Parkes and then whoever else was around. Mom never said a word. She’d just throw another potato in the pot.

It was just a fun home and mother was the one that headed the whole thing up. We didn’t know it at the time, but now we sit back and think, ‘How’d she get all that done?’”

She was the neighborhood mother. Sytsma said her parents were invited to the 1961 class reunion even though they didn’t have any kids in that class.

To this day, when friends of her kids or neighbors get engaged or become pregnant, they rush over to share the news with her.

For decades she has acted as the behind-the-scenes force that has spearheaded the entire operation.

The story of the Parkes is unlike many others. She and Roy met in 1943 and were married within five weeks. She was still in high school and working at a five-and-ten store when he and his fellow Army buddies walked in the door. They met and the rest is history.

Watching her parents, Sytsma said they all learned how to have a loving relationship. They had a

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INSIDE HELEN’S HEAD What books are you currently reading?

The Bible and a daily devotional.

Who inspired you?

I’ve been inspired by a lot of people. Rosalynn Carter comes high and Barbara Bush too.

They were the female Roy. Just so cordial and normal.

What is something you hope to see change in Plant City over the next decade?

They’re doing pretty good. They don’t need any changing. I can’t think of anything specific, but it would be nice to see Midtown developed.

date night once a week and Parke would come in from the fields, hit the shower and emerge in her furs and diamonds ready to share a special evening with Roy. They simply came first to each other.

Every year at the Florida Strawberry Festival, you can find her sitting with a smile at the Parkesdale Farm booth. Barely a moment passes that someone

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isn’t walking by to hug her neck.

Several who first met her as children now bring their kids to meet the beloved Mrs. Parke.

“I’ve just enjoyed my life,” Parke said. “It’s been busy, my word it’s been busy. But I’ve got to spend it loving so many people.”

What is some of the best advice you have ever received?

I have admired a lot of people and hoped that I could do in my own little world what they were doing in theirs.

As a Wonder Woman what is one superpower you would like to have?

I would love to have healing powers, to be able to help people in that way.

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n the span of two years, Vicky Saunders has helped lay the foundation for a cultural renaissance in Plant City.

Her boyfriend, Arley Smude, was a Plant City native and in 2016 was ready to return to his hometown. Saunders joined him and quickly realized Plant City was lacking a social media presence that would help highlight all that made it unique. She immediately created Instagramers of Plant City, an account that now

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has nearly 5,000 followers, to be able show off what was going on in her new home.

“It was a way to get to know the city I was going to be living in,” Saunders said. “Arley hadn’t lived in Plant City for a while because of school and his job abroad so it was a refresher course for him as well. Being able to show the community that has been here for generations new people and places though a different point of view, that’s very special.”

Though she is a trained medical professional and spends most of her time working at a hospital, Saunders was swept up in events around town.

As the years have passed Saunders said she has had countless comments or messages from people who have lived in town their entire lives and had no idea certain things existed.

The account allowed her to take the pulse of the city and she quickly realized it was on the cusp of a revolution. Everyone was talking about change, whether it was wanting to see downtown revitalized, to create a collaboration in the arts community or to create a thriving nightlife.

When she and Smude began attending the Lakeland Creative Makers group they ran into Plant City residents who were making the trek each month to tap into that cultural community. They all came together and created MAKE Plant City, which they hoped would act as a facility to connect people to local creative makers.

Though her free time was limited, she filled it helping local businesses run their social media accounts and finding new ways to highlight hidden character of Plant City. Her hobby became her focus and she began immers-

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ing herself in learning all about the industry and how to become the very best at what she loved.

She’s currently running 12 social media accounts and is hosting monthly events for a variety of groups like MAKE and the Craft Beer and Coloring nights at The Corner Store.

“One of the reasons why I love Plant City is it’s a small town with a big sense of community,” Saunders said. “It’s super special that I live in a community that if you dream it, you can do it. Because of Plant City I was shown I can do a lot more things than I thought I could. It has changed my life.”

Change is inevitable, she said, though the path that change takes is all up to those who get involved.

She said she hopes to see more voices speak up and help direct that change to what benefits the community as a whole.

“We could see great things happen here, but there’s a gap between talking about great things and doing it,” Saunders said. “You have to put in the hard work and make it happen. But you don’t have to do it alone. There’s this quote I love by Sarah Ban Breathnach that says, ‘The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.’”

What books are you currently reading?

I’m reading “Adulthood is a Myth: A Sarah’s Scribbles Collections,”

by Sarah Anderson and “Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead,” by Nell Scovell and Sheryl Sandberg.

Who inspired you?

Tina Fey, Beyonce and my mom.

What is something you hope to see change in Plant City over the next decade?

More people getting involved with the community and hosting more events around town, more shops, restaurants and life downtown.

What is some of the best advice you have ever received?

Create the things you wish existed.

As a Wonder Woman what is one superpower you would like to have?

I would love to be able to teleport.

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ny dictionary entry for “time management” should run with a picture of Jodi Stevens.

Chalk it up to a longtime love of community service (and sometimes finding

it hard to say “no”). If there’s a major event going on in Plant City, Stevens’ fingerprints are probably on it.

“I love doing stuff for this community,” she said. “It is a great community and I think that any time I can help, even if it’s just a

little bit here and there, it makes me feel like I’m doing something in a positive way.”

The list of Plant City groups Stevens has been involved with in one way or another might be longer than the list of groups she hasn’t joined yet. She’s currently serving as president of Plant City’s Noon Rotary Club — the first woman to do so — and treasurer for the East Hillsborough Law Enforcement Appreciation Association, as well as co-chair for Pig Jam and of ambassadors with the Florida Strawberry Festival, as president of the PTA for her daughter’s school and a team mom for her son’s baseball team.

In the past, Stevens has been president of the Lions Club, Junior Woman’s Club and the Plant City chapter of the American Business Women’s Association. She’s served on the board of directors for the Plant City Family YMCA and the American Cancer Society branch in Tampa.

She’s served on the Relay for Life Plant City committee and was named the honorary survivor last year after beating breast cancer.

Stevens is not a native of Plant City, having moved to the area when she was a high school sophomore. She said she knew she wanted to stay here when she

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got to know the area and learned how friendly the people are and that’s driven her to do whatever she can to help the community.

She started getting involved when Johnnie Byrd, who was then working in Tallahassee at the state House of Representatives, hired her to be his “eyes and ears” in Plant City. Stevens attended meetings and events and got to know many people in many different groups, and enjoyed it so much she increased her local activism after leaving Byrd’s staff.

How does one find the time to raise two kids, work a full-time job, participate in several civic groups at once and fight cancer, all without developing a coffee addiction? Stevens says keeping a to-do list and being “just OCD enough” to see it through to completion every day gets the job done.

Stevens’ dream is for her kids to grow up and one day have the same passion for their community as she does. If they stay in town, she’ll likely be right there with them volunteering her time to groups that need it.

“I have that in me,” Stevens said, “that drive that I want to help and do good.”

INSIDE JODI’S HEAD What books are you reading?

Danielle Steel’s Full Circle.

Who inspired you and why?

My parents are an inspiration to me and I’ve looked up to them all my life. I’m an only child so I’ve only had my mom and dad. They are my sounding board.

What’s something you hope to see change in Plant City in the next 10 years?

Could we get a Target here? We’ve just got to keep up on our town. I know our government does the best they can and we have good people in those roles right now.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?

If you’re going to hoot with the hootie owls, you must soar with the eagles.

What superpower would you like to have?

What if I had a superpower where I didn’t need to sleep and I could just go 24/7, kind of like the Energizer bunny?

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pon first meeting Wenda Trunzo, owner of Krazy Kup, one very easily may be fooled by her humble nature.

She doesn’t think she’s a leader.

She struggles to talk about her accomplishments or her passions without tacking on the name of those who walked that journey with her.

Without her influence, Plant City would be bereft of the wel-

coming and innovative atmosphere she has fostered in her coffee house. She and her husband Frank have lived a life of adventure. They fell in love with this charming strawberry town and chose to build their legacy in its historic downtown.

“Where else can you go to walk into a place and feel like you’re home?” Trunzo said. “Business men and women, mom and dads, pastors, they all frequent Krazy Kup. A movie was written

right here at our coffee bar. Kids are studying, authors are writing books.”

The Trunzos met in Pittsburgh.

A mutual friend introduced the pair. Three weeks later, he proposed and she said yes.

“We looked at each other and said it was crazy,” Trunzo said.

“So we didn’t really tell anyone for a year.”

Frank was an auctioneer. He and Wenda traveled the world looking at antiques. While in Europe they fell in love with the coffee houses and the unique brands of espresso.

In December of 1999 Frank told her he had found their new home in sunny Florida. They moved shortly after.

Trunzo is a woman of many talents. She’s a health addict, starting every day in the gym and pursuing a vitamin-filled diet.

She was a body builder, winning countless trophies and taking home titles across the country.

She learned how to become an expert auctioneer, winning titles and participating in massive uctions. She was immensely talented, but she was craving something more. One day she mentioned her desire to own a small business, maybe even a little coffee shop like they’d been

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What books are you currently reading?

I’m reading Charlie Chaplin’s autobiography right now.

dreaming of for years.

Frank Trunzo found the perfect place— a two-story building in the heart of downtown. Like everything else in life, Trunzo dove into the business headfirst, becoming an expert on the industry and traveling near and far for the perfect products.

“This business may not make us wealthy, but it makes us rich, rich in the lives we get to be a part of,” Trunzo said. “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could do our part to help Plant City grow?”

Thanks to Krazy Kup’s dedication to the community, countless groups have had a home to showcase their talents. The Trunzos are determined to do their part in transforming Plant City into the town they dream it can be.

She said leading has always been a struggle, yet everything she has taken on has made her stronger and more confident. Her loving and supportive family, as well as her deep faith has helped her overcome every obstacle life has thrown her way.

“The people of Plant City have made Krazy Kup better than we ever dreamed it could be,” Trunzo said “A big thank you goes out to them for embracing, enjoying and utilizing Krazy Kup.”

Who inspired you?

My mom and dad taught me humility and steadfastness.

My Frankie has been a strong example of how to take on challenges, knock down walls and face my fears.

What is something you hope to see change in Plant City over the next decade?

I want to see people walking around the sidewalks, to see restaurants and stores all over downtown.

What’s the best advice you have ever received?

When I was a young girl my dad said, “Don’t embarrass me.” That’s all he ever had to say to me.

As a Wonder Woman what is one superpower you would like to have?

I would like a type of x-ray vision where I could see what’s really inside a person, to see who someone truly is.

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WALDEN am Walden knows firsthand what it’s like to be underestimated simply for being a woman.

Shortly after Walden became the first female supervisor of agriculture and ROTC for Hillsborough County Public Schools, she’d hear all about it on a regular basis.

“My secretary would answer the phone and they would say, ‘What do you mean, it’s a female?’”

Walden said.

What mattered to Walden more than perception, though, was taking care of her students and teachers. Her positive attitude and willingness to put those people first defined her 10-plus year career at the district office, much like the previous 30 years spent teaching in the Plant City area.

Walden knew early on that she wanted to be a teacher, like her mother before her. She started teaching kindergarten in Bealsville at the historic Glover School in the late 1970s before moving on to Trapnell Elementary, where she spent 19 years. She went on to Marshall Middle School, where she taught various subjects, including ag for 10 years,

before moving up to become the county’s ag supervisor at Jim Jeffries’ suggestion.

“I thought, ‘You know, that’s not really something women do.’

It really had never been,” Walden said. “It’s typically not a female position. It never had been in Hillsborough County… until me.”

A year after taking that job, she was given the task of supervising county ROTC programs. That was also a role only men had had until Walden got there, and it came with the most questions from those outside the district office.

Not only were people surprised to hear a woman was in charge, but also because she was a civilian.

Walden said, in both cases, she eased any doubts the best way she knew how to: by showing she cares. She has been a longtime volunteer with FFA programs and ag events at the Florida Strawberry Festival and Hillsborough County Fair, and in her role with the district, she continued to work closely with those students and instructors.

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INSIDE PAM’S HEAD What books are you reading?

The Bible is my number one. It’s my daily read and the one that I have time for. It’s my morning read and it’s my audio book on the way to work.

Who inspired you and why?

My mom. She just held true to her beliefs and she’s a strong Christian woman. She volunteers and she encouraged her children to hold true to their beliefs and do what they felt was right.

What’s something you hope to see change in Plant City in the next 10 years?

I don’t want us to grow away from our agriculture heritage. I would like to see young farming families move into our area to grow the industry.

vice — Walden got involved with the Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s Military Council and its programs.

Walden has enjoyed her 40-year career within the district and is planning to retire later this year. She’d like to spend more time volunteering in the local ag

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world, at First Baptist Church of Plant City and elsewhere, but she’ll always miss working with teachers and students.

“I loved working with the kids,” Walden said. “My hands-on work with them, by far, was the most rewarding thing.”

What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?

Stay true to yourself and keep it real.

What superpower would you like to have?

The ability to cure the big “C.” I think curing cancer would be what I’d want to do. It’s touched so many lives.

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The inaugural event is from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 28 during the monthly food truck rally. Both the September and October events will be held in conjunction with the rally downtown, but the hope is the event can be held every week.

“Plant City Main Street is excited to host the new Plant City Farmers Market this fall,” Lizzette Sarria, president of Main Street, said. “When we talked to members and leaders of our community, the one wish we hear over and over again was for a farmers market. Plant City families were tired of going to Lakeland or Ybor City for a market experience and we are thrilled to bring that event to downtown Plant City."

Currently, many crops are just being put in the ground, so the produce side of the event will be light the first few months of its creation. Many farmers have told Main Street they are more than

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Each month will feature everything from produce to homemade goods like jams, breads and spices. Handmade products like jewelry and crafts will also be on site.

"We have had a great response from both the community and vendors,” Shelby Bender, member of the Main Street board of directors and executive director of the East Hillsborough Historical Society, said. “Our goal is to grow a thriving market with a great variety of plants, produce, artisan crafts and homemade breads, jams and jellies. As the Farmers Market gains attention, we know it will become a fantastic event to attend."

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Up next for Plant City There are many changes and improvements planned for Plant City in the next year.

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The city’s annual budget was unanimously approved Monday night. The city has big plans ahead for its next fiscal year and took a moment during the commission meeting to reflect on all they’ve accomplished over the past 12 months and discuss their hopes for the future of the city.

In what was arguably one of its most impressive feats, the city spent approximately $7.2 million paving 51 streets. In total it was about 27 miles and required 46,866 tons of asphalt to complete the project. During the paving, the city was able to tackle $3.8 million of corresponding water and sewer repairs.

“All 28 years that I’ve been up here, this is the best time of the year, this is the best moment,” Commissioner Mike Sparkman said. “There has been so much work put in during the year by our staff and by this commission as we come to this point of approving and accepting and launching next year’s budget. It’s so rewarding and refreshing to get that behind us… We have a lot to be proud for and proud of.”

Plant City Police Department tackled 94,300 calls for service and the Plant City Fire Department responded to 3,777 EMS calls and 108 fire calls. It broke ground on Fire Station Three, finalized the design of the incoming recreation center and won numerous awards.

The plans for the next year seem just as ambitious. Fire Station Three is set to be completed in nine to 12 months, the city is hiring a communications media management team, the city may soon be expanding utilities to

State Road 39 to set the stage for potential development and it plans to pave approximately 13 more miles of roads.

Several of the local Recreation and Parks facilities will be getting upgrades or new structures and several major parking lots will be improved and resurfaced.

McDaniel said the city is “filling in holes” to help move Plant City toward the perfect place to live, work and play.

“In the next five years I expect us to obviously see a lot of roads resurfaced, our utilities brought up to par, downtown thriving, sports village moving forward, midtown thriving, those are some of the key points,” McDaniel said.

The improvements downtown are the city’s way to help reenergize the historic district. He said making it more attractive by day and more inviting by night will help drive more people to the blossoming downtown, which in turn will only benefit local restaurants and businesses.

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Brewer Park will soon have a new bathroom facility thanks to the approved city budget.

McDaniel is also working on making the city as “future oriented” as possible. The upcoming budget will help the city establish online permitting and he said they are also working on a one-touch customer service plan.

“You will see hopefully a much more effective city organization as far as all of that, services, facilities improved,” McDaniel said. “We’re

making what appear to be small investments, like the restrooms in Brewer Park, but you know there’s a situation where you have on of the most used park facilities in our city and there are no comfort facilities available. We’re going in and filling in holes like that and I expect that we would continue over the next several years.”

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one they had been looking forward to years. City Manager Bill McDaniel explained that the fight to bring Fire Station Three into fruition was long and complex.

“We didn’t arrive here easily,” BREANNE WILLIAMS McDaniel said. “Today has been STAFF WRITER years in the making and I mean literal years. There’s been a disThe long-anticipated Fire Station cussion about a third fire station Three is officially on its way. for as many years as I can recall The groundbreaking ceremony and over the last several years for the new site located on Park we’ve worked very diligently and Road was held Sept. 21. Members very seriously toward arriving at of the Plant City Fire Rescue were this point that we can see groundjoined by the mayor, city manager breaking, construction and Fire and city commissioners to ring in Station Three being a reality for the big event.

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Breanne Williams Fire Chief David Burnett said The new fire station will not Folks gathered at the former Plant City Tourist Information Center 2019 was going to be a “remark- only enhance current levels of Sept. 21 to attend the groundbreaking of Fire Station Three. able year” for the department, service but sets the city up to be fully prepared for the growth that is on its way.

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Sparkman fondly recounted his days as a volunteer firefighter in high school.

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he Strawberry Crest defense will have one of its toughest matchups of the season on Friday night when the team hosts the undefeated Plant City Raiders.

Crest has not yet faced an offensive player quite like the Raiders’ Mario Williams. Though Plant City’s offense has been strong as a whole, with quarterback Braxton Plunk leading a unit that scores nearly 28 points per game, Williams has become the team’s most reliable scoring threat.

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to his name and has also flashed scoring ability on kickoff and punt returns. Williams has found the end zone at least once in four of the team’s five games.

Crest’s defense has been much better in 2018 than in 2017 and the Chargers’ secondary has been particularly good this year. None of the team’s opponents have been able to crack 50 yards passing thus far and it took four weeks for anyone to score a touchdown on Crest through the air. Obviously, Cody Newman and the defensive backs will have their hands full keeping Williams in check, but they’ll also have to account for Plant City receptions leader Chris Wilson and pay attention to what running back Zamir’ Knighten can do in the passing game.

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Charles Jennings McDonald

Charles Jennings McDonald, 89, of Plant City, passed away peacefully on Sept. 17, 2018, due to complications from a stroke.

Charles was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a lifelong resident of the Springhead area and a member of First Baptist Church, Plant City. Before retirement, Charles worked for Borden Chemical as a supervisor and owned his own company, C. J. McDonald Precision Repairs. He loved spending time in his orange grove and enjoyed time with family.

He is survived by his sons, Blake McDonald and Dennis McDonald (Beth); siblings, Dorothy Richardson, Kenneth McDonald and Billy McDonald; grandchildren, Jennifer Howard (Steven), Heather McDonald (Dennis Carroll), Miranda McDonald-King (Dan), Jessica McDonald (Andrew May), Michael McDonald (Kaitland Davis), Ashley McDonald- Showalter (Robert), Matthew McDonald (Anna) and Scott Bonds; 11 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel PollardMcDonald and father, Wilmer J McDonald; loving wife Ann McCullers- McDonald and siblings Hilda Wise, Edwin McDonald and Terry McDonald.

Charles was a charitable man who made many donations to people in need over the years.

Keeping with his wishes, no funeral services will be held as it was Charles’ wish that his estate be used for others instead of himself.

James ‘Jack’ Gaston Clements, Jr.

James “Jack” Gaston Clements, Jr., born March 25, 1928, passed away Sept. 14, 2018 at Lake Wales Regional Medical Center, Lake Wales, from complications of pneumonia.

He was preceded in death by his parents James Gaston and Eddie Simmons Clements and was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Dover.

Jack’s strong faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ sustained him and his family throughout his life and we the family give God the Glory for all those who were instrumental in his care. Jack’s family would

like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at James Ranch for their kind, compassionate and cheerful care of Jack over the past 32 years. Support Associate of Tampa Bay, who has facilitated his support plan for 32 years. Also, the many Doctor’s and Nurses at Osceola Regional Medical Center, Lake Wales Medical Center and the Groves Center, Lake Wales, who handled a difficult situation with such compassionate kindness. Also, Ms. Norma Bills of Michigan Court Group Home, Poinciana, where Jack lived for the past two months and with whom Jack formed an immediate bond.

He is survived by sister Anna Moore, Jacksonville, NC., Betty Horton Devey (Gwynn), Lake Wales, brother Paul F. Clements, Tampa, Fl., numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends and loved ones associated with MacDonald Training Center, James Ranch, Cork.

A memorial service is planned for Oct. 24, 2018 at 12:30 p.m., James Ranch, Cork, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the MacDonald Training Center, 5420 W. Cypress St., Tampa, FL, 33607.

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Arvid Henry Anderson III, 68, of Plant City, passed away on Sept. 17, 2018. Arvid served in the U.S. Navy. Services will be held privately.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www. haught.care.

Richard Kahelin Jr., age 85, of Dover, passed away on Sept. 9, 2018.

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Bobby Steele Davis, 82, of Riverview, formerly of Dover, Plant City, and Tampa, born on Feb. 26, 1936 in South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 21, 2018.

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Alice Kimbel Curry

Alice Kimbel Curry, passed away on Sept. 18, 2018, at the age of 88 due to complications of diabetes.

The third of six children, she was born Alice Jean Kimbel in Louisville, KY on Oct. 3, 1929 to Ken Kimbel and Alice Bruce.

She lived in many places during her childhood, from Chicago, IL to Forsyth, GA, before settling in Plant City. She graduated from

Plant City High School with the class of 1947 where she was voted, “Most Likely to Succeed.”

She married Ellis Rexwood Curry Jr. on Sept. 25, 1949 and had five children: Kacy (Don Beyer), Kim (Ken Midkiff), Kelly Curry-Wills (Jim Wills), Ellis (Kelly) & Rex (Susan).

After her children started school she attended Polk Community College and became a registered nurse. During her career, she worked at the Polk County Health Department and South Florida Baptist Hospital, eventually retiring from the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital. She was a member of Mensa and enjoyed reading, auditing classes and attending elder hostels. She was passionate about travel and enjoyed many trips to points of interest nationally and internationally with her dearest friend and companion Dr. Allen Sheer.

She was predeceased by her husband and is survived by her children and seven grandchildren, Cheryl, Ellis, Carly, Hal, Royce, Zoe and Bruce, as well as her sister Kathy (Stuart) Hicks.

A private family gathering is planned.

James Floyd Hall James Floyd Hall, 70, of Plant City, born on Dec. 11, 1947, passed away Sept. 21, 2018.

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Hazel A. Putnall

Hazel A. Putnall, 70, of Lithia, born on Oct. 27, 1947 in Plant City, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 21, 2018.

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William ‘Bill’ Wingate William “Bill” Wingate, 94, of Dover, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.

A funeral service will take place on Friday, Sept. 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home, 708 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City, Florida.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to First Baptist Church of Dover or to Good Shepherd Hospice of Lakeland.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www. haught.care.

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DIAMONDS & DENIM GALA 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Charlie Grimes Family Agricultural Center, 2508 W. Oak Ave. RETRO MOVIE NIGHT 6:33 to 8:33 p.m. This month Krazy Kup is showing “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” for its Retro Movie Night.

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JORDAN DENISE WILLIAMS DEBUTS NEW SINGLE 6:30 p.m. Jordan Denise Williams debuts her new release, “I Close My Eyes,” featuring her father Derrick Williams, host of The Gospel Voice TV Show, on piano.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 29

PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER 8 to 10 a.m. Springhead United Methodist Church, 2301 E. Sparkman Rd., will be having its fifth Saturday Pancake Breakfast for $5 per person.

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FIFTH SUNDAY SING 6 p.m. at the First Church of God, 601 Gordon St. All are invited to the Fifth Sunday Sing.

Call 269-290-4977 for more information.

MONDAY, OCT. 1

PLANT CITY AREA DEMOCRATIC CLUB 6 p.m. at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St. The Democratic candidates for the

general election for the area have been invited to discuss their campaigns.

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JENSEN’S HEART OF GOLD FOUNDATION PLAY FOR A CURE 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Union Station Depot, 102 N. Palmer St. September is childhood cancer awareness month. Many children with cancer do not get the chance to do what kids do best: play.

Show them you care by bringing your family to Play for a Cure, which is a free day of fun. There will be free games, food and activities.

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3

PLANT CITY LADIES COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Planteen Recreation Center, 301 Dort St.

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Selena Peacock woke up one morning to this beautiful sight and snapped a photo. “I love how beautiful the sunshine rays look on the dewy foggy morning,” she wrote. “Plant City is the best community to be a part of.”

Peacock wins this week’s I Love Plant City photo contest.

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