02.13.14 Plant City Times & Observer

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Courtney Singletary focuses on family and faith.

Area color guards Baseball brothers take the floor at swing way into national tourney.

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fashion emergency by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor

Teen launches prom dress drive Chase Dunn wants students who cannot afford a dress to still be able to attend prom.

+ Girls welcomed to American Heritage On Saturday, Jan. 25, the “Joining Award” was presented to 16 girls as they were officially welcomed into American Heritage Girls Troop FL1107.

The new members include Emily Holbert, Katie Catrett, Rosemary Lewis, Rylen Childers, Alivia Eben, Shelby Livingston, Katelyn Holbert, Payton Preti, Emma Livingston, Sarah Collins, Abigail McCranie, Chayce Preti, Brianna Secor and Natalie Zarycki.

American Heritage Girls’ mission is to build women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country. AHG FL1107 is based in Plant City and began meeting in August 2008. Thirty-four girls participate in the program.

+ Turkey Creek holds you pick The Turkey Creek Middle School FFA Strawberry Project, sponsored by Astin Farms and Astin Strawberry Exchange, is underway.

Turkey Creek is celebrating National FFA Week by having a Relay for Life Strawberry You Pick from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 and Feb. 22.

All proceeds will go to the Relay for Life American Cancer Society.

Prom is a timeless tradition that creates lasting memories for high school students before they start the next chapter of their lives. But when Plant City High School senior Chase Dunn was talking to his classmates, he found out some of those memories might not

happen. Several girls said they weren’t going to attend the dance because they could not afford a dress.

Dunn knew he had to do something about it. So, he started Operation Prom Dress.

Dunn is collecting gently worn dresses to give to stu-

dents who are in need.

“It’s very important,” Dunn said about prom. “I think a lot of women remember their prom, and they should be able to participate without the financial constraint.”

No stranger to service projects, Dunn has completed a

variety of volunteer activities to achieve Eagle Scout ranking. Now he’s working on his religious emblem for Scouts.

When his pastor at Plant City’s First Baptist church told him to look around the commu-

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City to forward Singletary investigation to FDLE Commissioner Billy Keel said he made the request to help clear his name.

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RAIL TIES

In a unanimous vote Feb. 10, city commissioners decided to send an investigative report regarding former Police Chief Steven Singletary to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Ethics Commission. City Manager Greg Horwedel prepared the letter of request this week. The forwarding would subject Commissioner Billy Keel to investigation.

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SPOTLIGHT

by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor

+ Sgt. Ben Wilder honored On Feb. 6, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office unveiled a display honoring Sgt. Ben Wilder, who was killed in the line of duty in July 1962.

Wilder’s widow, Dorothy Wilder Alster, and her children attended the unveiling, as did some retired deputies who were on the scene with Wilder when he died.

The displays depicted the events that happened the day Wilder was killed.

On that day, Wilder and other law enforcement officers responded to Wiggins Road in Plant City to pick up a subject wanted for shooting his father-in-law.

Wilder was shot and killed while he was standing at the front door. The suspect later died during a shootout with deputies at the scene.

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P.C. names 2014 Citizen of the year Michael Cameron has a long history of serving local organizations.

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Felice and Robert Willaford

Zoe Meeks and Tara Bomar

This week’s winner is

Benito Lubrano Jr. See his photo on PAGE 14.

Chase Dunn is collecting dresses until March 7.

The inaugural Railfest brought rail fans from all over the state Saturday, Feb. 8. As part of the main event, the historic train depot was named after Robert Willaford. Willaford donated many artifacts, totaling $220,000, to the museum and depot.

The collection includes a 1963 red caboose, as well as signal lights from crossings, benches Willaford made himself out of steel wheels and wood pallets and different types of carts and service vehicles. More than 25 items were donated.

It took two attempts from the city to get Willaford to donate. But Com-

missioner Mike Sparkman finally persuaded the former railroad employee to share his collection.

Willaford drove by the train depot one night and saw a little boy taking pictures in front of the caboose, which was previously in Willaford’s yard.

“That was payback right there,” Willaford said. “I think my life has been fulfilled right here.”

Many others besides children enjoyed touring the caboose and museum.

Margy Singleton returned to the depot after 71 years. She had taken a train from Plant City to California to see her serviceman off to war.

Betty Bules donated a conductor’s uniform and hat that had belonged to her husband, Joseph, who died. He started his railroad career with Penn Central Transportation Co. C.J. Bridges Railroad Contractor, Brewington’s Towing Service, Wetherington Tractor Service and Sims Crane & Equipment helped move Willaford’s collection. Benny Lubrano helped design the new train-viewing platform on the south side of the depot.

Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.

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The room fell silent before the winner of the Outstanding Citizen of the Year was announced Wednesday. The secret was finally revealed at the annual luncheon when previous winner Joe Sedita announced the recipient: Michael Cameron.

“I wasn’t expecting this,” Cameron said.

Cameron was joined by his wife, Terrie, son, Nicholas, par-

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Michael Cameron was joined on stage by his wife, Terrie, to accept the award.

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR 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: meng@plantcityobserver.com. Photos are welcome. Deadline is noon Thursday.

THURSDAY, FEB. 13 SBDC Workshop: ‘Getting your Business Online’ — takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. Evers St., Plant City. RSVP by calling (813) 914-4028 orhillsboroughcounty.org/sbic.

GFWC Woman’s Club of Plant City Luncheon/Card Party — takes place at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the clubhouse, 110 N. Wheeler St., Plant City.

Marilyn Day, (813) 659-9504.

VITA Tax Program — takes place from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Carolyn Bethea, (813) 752-7887 or pbethea@ aol.com.

Born to Run — weekly run takes place at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. (813) 752-9100.

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Glenda Williams, (813) 307-8015, Ext. 7111.

Plant City Entertainment presents ‘Tavern Tales’ — showtimes are at 8 p.m. Feb. 13, 14 and 15, at the theater, 101 N. Thomas St., Plant City. For more, visit pceshows.com.

FRIDAY, FEB. 14 After-School Teen Movie — takes place from 3:45 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. (813) 757-9215.

Uncork Your Weekend with Mark Barrios — live music from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City.

(813) 752-9100.

15, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. (813) 752-9100.

MONDAY, FEB. 17 Enrollment Assistance Program (Affordable Care Act) — takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday, Feb. 17, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City.

Machelle Tulalian, (813) 4224917 or machelle.eaptampa@ gmail.com.

Beginner Square Dance Lessons — classes take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays, at Strawberry Square, 4401 Promenade Blvd., Plant City. First class is free. Plus Square Dance Lessons begin from 8 to 9:30 p.m. (813) 752 0491.

TUESDAY, FEB. 18

11th annual Friends of Scouting Banquet — takes place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the HCC Plant City John R. Trinkle Center, 2206 E. Cherry St. (813) 752-2505.

Daughters of the War of 1812 — takes place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 15, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. Carole Shelton, (813) 759-0078.

Ribbon Cutting: Security Officers Disability & Retiree Services — takes place from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. Evers St., Plant City. For more, visit plantcity. org.

Casey Stidham — performance takes place from 6 to 9 p.m.

Thursdays, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. (813) 7529100.

Strawberry Classic Car Show — takes place from 4 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 15, at 102 N. Palmer St. For more, visit plantcity.org.

Wilder Park HOA — meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. (813) 757-9215.

Uncork Your Weekend with Wilder Road Boys — live music from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb.

Evening Book Discussion — meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Bruton Memorial

Diabetes Self Management Education — takes place from

SATURDAY, FEB. 15

Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. This month’s topic is the work of Carl Hiaasen. (813) 757-9215.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 Read with Bonnie the Therapy Dog — takes place from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. (813) 757-9215.

THURSDAY, FEB. 20 Business After Hours — takes place from 5:15 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 20, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5202 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City.

For more, visit plantcity.org.

Bontrager Family Singers — performance will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Ahava Baptist Church, 6015 W. Farkas Road, Plant City. For more, visit bontragerfamilysingers.com.

SATURDAY, FEB. 22 Breastfeeding Class — takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 22, at South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301 N. Alexander St., Plant City. This class will provide the expectant mom and her support person current, evidence-based recommendations for nursing newborns. $20; registration required. (813) 644-6720.

community celebration

by Justin Kline | Staff Writer

Black Heritage Festival honors local legacies Four-day event features food and fun.

Though the entire month of February is Black History Month, the biggest celebration in Plant City is happening this weekend.

The Black Heritage Festival, going on its 11th year, is operating under the theme “A Legacy to Fulfill,” honoring late influential figures in the community. Events will be held over four days — three of which are consecutive — and will feature live music, a carnival and more.

The carnival midway opens at 10 a.m. Feb. 14 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rec Center, 1601 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., kicking off the festivities with fun. That evening, the Heritage Banquet will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Trinkle Center and will feature Channel 10’s Reginald Roundtree as master of ceremonies and Army Reserve Lt. Col. Cynthia Cook as keynote speaker. Tickets are $30 and will be available at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce through Friday.

Tickets will not be sold at the door.

The midway opens up again at 10 a.m. Feb. 15, and the parade begins at 1 p.m. The parade will start at the corner of Lake Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and end at the MLK Rec Center. Vivian “Vip” Williams will lead the parade as grand marshal. After the parade, celebrity journalist Lexi Lewis will host entertainment from 2 to 8 p.m., with a performance from “American Idol” finalist DeAndre Scot Brackensick at 4 p.m.

The midway opens a little later Feb. 16, starting at noon, and also ends two hours early at 8 p.m. The rec center will host a gospel concert from 2 to 8 p.m. that features recording artist Yolanda Ford, gospel group Revealing Truth and the Durant and Blake high school choirs.

On Feb. 22, the WinnDixie (formerly Sweetbay) Supermarket at 205 W. Alexander St. will feature free entertainment and police and fire department displays and serve free food from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Simmons ag teacher brings strawberries to field It’s the second year ag students at Simmons Career Center have been able to grow strawberries and show animals at local festivals.

When the temperatures dropped to a cool freeze last month, it wasn’t just the strawberry farmers who were out in their fields making sure the crop was protected. Simmons Career Center ag teacher, Melissa Sampson, was guarding the school’s strawberry field, sprinkling it with water to encase the berries in a layer of ice. She scoured the rows and checked on the field into the wee hours of the morning.

Now that’s a dedicated teacher.

Sampson has only been teaching at Simmons for two years. But since her arrival, the ag program has grown.

The previous ag teacher who taught for more than 50 years was well loved.

She knew she had to carry on his tradition of excellence.

“I had some big shoes to fill,” Sampson said.

So, she devised a plan to win over the faculty and students at the school.

During her first year, Sampson brought some of her students to select rabbits to show. Since then, showing a couple of rabbits has turned into showing three pigs and a lamb.

“I got a little crazy over the summer trying to figure out how to make

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Students from Simmons Career Center pick about three times a week. things better,” said Sampson, who considers animals her expertise.

This year, the students have been working with a lamb, Claire, and

three pigs, Bailey, Bruiser and Buster.

Bruiser was named for his two black eyes. He went to the Florida State Fair and was the first pig to weigh in at

more than 300 pounds.

Simmons’ FFA president, Anthony Nadal, will show Buster at the Florida Strawberry Festival. Sampson has also showed animals in the festival.

“Being at the festival with a student who’s showing will really bring it home for me,” Sampson said.

Sampson hopes to add a heifer or steer to the animal lineup next year.

“That would really make me happy,” Sampson said.

Although Sampson likes to work with animals, it’s the new strawberry field that really pulled together the school and the community.

Before, there was a smaller field in which students grew vegetables. But even though Simmons is located in the winter strawberry capital of the world, there were no strawberries to be found on campus.

So, Sampson enlisted her childhood friend and third-generation strawberry farmer, Skeeter Coleman, to help revamp the field. Coleman donated the materials to make the field a reality, including the plastic, plants, fertilizer and the irrigation system.

“I did it to show these kids what it’s all about,” Coleman said. “These are the kids we will be hiring. We want to show them what it’s about to see if they like it.”

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Celebrity chef turns up the heat

One of Sampson’s favorite things about the industry is the sense of community many farmers have.

Coleman is a perfect example.

“It’s just that support,” Sampson said. “The industry will grow because they’re helping the young people to learn. It’s the lifestyle. It’s what we do.”

Sampson also got a chance to learn more about the strawberry planting process from Coleman.

“It was fun,” Coleman said. “There was a learning curve for her. She’s the type of person who wants to learn — it’s not just a job. And that makes it easier on us when it’s someone who wants to learn.”

Since December, the students have picked more than 100 flats — faculty and parents have snatched up most of the berries. The money raised from the sales goes back to the ag program.

During class, the students get to pick strawberries and tend to their assigned rows. If they’re lucky, they can munch on strawberries from the “eating bin.”

The students love the new field and program.

“This is my favorite time of day,” Lavena Kimmel said. “When she’s (Sampson) not here, my day is just done.”

Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.

MODEL STUDENTS by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor

Celebrity chef Whitney Miller made her second appearance at the annual celebrity chef banquet to benefit the United Food Bank of Plant City Feb. 7. Attendees enjoyed a cocktail session including a meet and greet with Miller, who won the first season of “MasterChef.” She did a cooking demonstration and had a team re-create her recipes for the meal.

Edwena Haney, Whitney Miller, Daniel Middlebrooks and Marsha Passmore DonnaRae Stitzel, Luke Carvalho and Yahir Angeles

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Good deeds shine at Walden Lake Photos by Amber Jurgensen

Sylvia and Bill Dodson

Tyger Jimenez, Nicole Tyson and Kendelle Jimenez

Food Bank board member Bruce Rodwell helped emcee.

BUSINESS by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor

Hillsborough Title acquires Paramount Title Corp.

The partnership will give Hillsborough Title more presence in the northern part of the county.

Hillsborough Title acquired Paramount Title Corp. and its staff Dec. 31. The merger puts the Hillsborough Title family of companies in the top 1% of title agencies in the state.

“We’re very excited,” said Aaron Davis, CEO and president of Hillsborough Title. “We are thrilled to be in business with such a well known and established company with a great reputation in the industry. They’re a family business, as well.”

Both companies were founded in 1984 and rose through the ranks in the Tampa Bay area.

Davis got to know Jim Farr, the founder of Paramount Title, through Florida Land Title meetings and industry-related seminars. They struck up a conversation about a merger at a trade show last summer.

“Jim Farr and his daughter, Rhia Winant, are both well known in the industry and well respected,” Davis said. “I’ve admired their company from a distance for years.”

Farr founded Paramount Title after serving as underwriting counsel for Chicago Title Insurance Co. He has more than 38 years of experience in the title insurance industry. A graduate of South Texas College of Law, he will serve as underwriting attorney for Hillsborough Title.

Winant joined Paramount Title Corp. in 2005, after gaining legal ex-

perience working with Chicago Title Insurance Co. With more than 10 years of real estate law experience, she has served as president of Paramount Title Corp. since 2010. A graduate of Stetson University College of Law, she will represent Hillsborough Title as legal counsel.

“We at Paramount Title Corporation are very excited about the merger of our title operations with Hillsborough Title,” Winant said. “We are proud of the 30-year history of both our companies and look forward to working with title professionals who share the same values and ethics that are so important in our industry.”

Hillsborough Title has about 90 employees. It has absorbed all 11 of Paramount Title’s employees.

“They have an experienced staff,” Davis said. “The acquisition will also give us a bigger presence in the Carollwood area and North Hillsborough.

Our vision is a continued statewide expansion, and now with the added firepower that this merger provides, we have much greater depth of resources that most of our competitors do not possess.”

Hillsborough Title also has several other acquisitions in the works. But Davis did not name specific companies.

“We’re looking to expand in the Tampa Bay area with a bigger geo-

HILLSBOROUGH TITLE Hillsborough Title is a locally owned and operated, full-service title agency in the Tampa Bay area. Hillsborough Title is owned and operated by Aaron M. Davis, whose mother, Gail Calhoun, founded the company in 1984.

The family, along with their managers, closers and title personnel, has helped Hillsborough Title become a leader in the industry and a cornerstone in the local real estate community. Visit htitle.com for more information.

PARAMOUNT TITLE CORP. For nearly three decades, Paramount Title Corp. has served homebuyers, home sellers, builders and the real estate sales and mortgage lending communities throughout the Tampa Bay region, across Florida and nationwide by providing efficient, professional title services and closing and escrow services.

Visit paramounttitlefl.com for more information. graphical footprint,” Davis said.

Hillsborough Title is also looking toward Manatee, Pasco and Pinellas counties.

Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.

Parent Luke Carvalho started the Random Acts of Kindness program at the elementary school.

The school day began like normal. After the bell rang at 8 a.m., students began to trickle into Walden Lake Elementary School in time to watch the morning announcements on TV. Two student anchors read what’s for lunch and joked about the weather.

But, on that morning, there was a special announcement.

Two students received awards and were recognized for their good deeds in front of the whole school. Luke Carvalho bestowed a certificate, $25 gift card and a Walden Lake backpack and magnet to students DonnaRae Stitzel and Yahir Angeles, who wore proud smiles.

Carvalho, a financial adviser and Walden Lake parent, started the “Random Acts of Kindness” program at Walden Lake. Every nine weeks, teachers submit names of students who have demonstrated an act of kindness, whether it be helping a student with their homework or cleaning up the playground. Then, guidance counselor Bea Hilbrands draws two names, one from a kindergarten to second grade group and another from a third grade through fifth grade group.

“Bullying is such a big thing now days,” Carvalho says. “So, it’s important to emphasize kindness and have them get rewarded.”

Carvalho started the program three years ago. He got the idea from friends Scott and Cathy Kudlinkski, who started a similar program at Bailey Elementary.

“As soon as I heard about it I thought it was a great idea,” Carvalho says. “I said, ‘Mind if I steal it?’”

Hilbrands contacts parents to let them know their child has won the award. She gives them a choice whether to tell the child or let it be a surprise on the morning show. The students have re-

acted in a variety of ways — from bashfulness to ecstatic chattering and even some tears.

But, almost always, especially with the younger group, the student receives a round of applause from their classmates when they return to their homeroom. Hilbrands says the kids feel famous when they’re on the morning show.

“It’s awesome to promote kindness around the culture of the school,” Hilbrands says. “It also fits in with our character words.”

Each month, the school adopts a new character word to teach the students. In January, it was knowledge. Carvalho related it to the “Random Acts of Kindness.”

“The knowledge to know what to do and if it’s right or wrong,” Carvalho said.

DonnaRae and Yahir demonstrated knowledge in their good deeds.

DonnaRae noticed a student did not have a group to work with, and she asked the student if she wanted to join her group.

Yahir also took notice of another student. His classmate was about to cry, so he went over to console him. Several other students noticed Yahir’s good deed and joined in to help. His teacher told Hilbrands it was one of the most beautiful things she has seen.

Carvalho, whose daughter, Norah, attends Walden Lake, enjoys giving the rewards to the students in person. He plans to do it until his daughter graduates.

If he can’t find a replacement, he might continue after that.

“It’s fun,” Carvalho says. “It’s one of those things where I wanted to be involved. Kids who do nice things now will be the ones running the country.”

Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver. com.

ª 3ODQW&LW\2EVHUYHU FRP INVESTIGATION / FROM PAGE 1 It was Keel who requested the commission make the vote. In a letter to Horwedel last week, Keel acknowledged he needed to respond to allegations that he interfered with Singletary’s investigation by allegedly trying to prevent those involved from cooperating. Singletary was fired for breaching code of conduct items by having sex with teacher Melissa Hardwick on city property, among other violations.

“First, let me be very clear, I in no way used or attempted to use in any manner, my position as city commissioner of the city of Plant City to intervene in this or any other investigation, not now, and not ever,” Keel wrote.

According to sworn testimony Hardwick provided, Keel sent text messages to a mutual friend in an attempt to keep her quiet.

Hardwick made the statements to Assistant City Manager of Public Safety Bill McDaniel.

“Did you see the text?” McDaniel asked Hardwick in a recorded interview.

“Yes,” she replied.

“Can you tell us what it said?” he asked.

“That his (Singletary’s) job depends on whether or not, I think it said, I testified,” Hardwick said.

Furthermore, according to investigation documents, Singletary left his unmarked police car parked in the parking lot of Keel’s business, Matrix Medical, while he and Hardwick left for daylong trips to Lakeland. Singletary took vacation hours to cover time for three of those meetings. On two meetings, he took sick time. On four dates, he did not note any form of leave time.

“I believe that the citizens of this community deserve this answer, and I believe I deserve this answer as well,” Keel wrote. “I have spent my entire adult life working for the betterment of this community. I have always done so with honor, pride and integrity. I will not have that tarnished by these allegations, and I look forward to a day where my name is completely and unequivocally cleared. As always, I will continue to keep the lives of all the people involved in this matter in my thoughts and prayers.”

At the advice of City Attorney Kenneth Buchman, Keel did not participate in the vote to send the investi-

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IN OTHER NEWS • The city will be receiving a $200,000 refund from the Florida Department of Transportation for utility work done on Sam Allen Road. The city originally invested $500,000 in the construction. “It’s a pretty good value for the dollar,” City Manager Greg Horwedel said.

• Commissioner Mike Sparkman reported on the inaugural Railfest, which took place last weekend.

Sparkman had worked with a committee to build a train platform and secure train memorabilia from Robert Willaford to go inside the depot’s museum and outside. The Union Station Depot was officially renamed the Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum. “It was successful despite of the rain,” Sparkman said. “We’re looking forward to that being a real asset to the community.”

• Mayor Mary Thomas Mathis recognized the players, coach and parents of the Plant City Vipers Basketball Team, which was created in 2013. The players consist of middle and high school boys. gation to FDLE. Commissioner Mike Sparkman made the motion to forward the investigation materials. Commissioner Rick Lott seconded the motion.

Sparkman also requested that Mayor Mary Thomas Mathis sign the letter instead of Horwedel. She agreed.

“I feel like it’d be more appropriate for you to sign the letter because it’s coming from this commission and not the city manager,” Sparkman said.

There was not much discussion between commissioners on the matter.

“This is a major step toward closure,” Horwedel said.

Horwedel said in the past he’s seen investigations with the FDLE take anywhere from three weeks to one year.

He didn’t know when the investigation might be complete on Keel. Once it goes to the FDLE, the agency will determine if there is enough evidence to go to the state attorney. If it does merit, the State Attorney’s Office will determine if there will be a trial.

“It really just depends on the facts of the case,” Horwedel said.

Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.

PROM / FROM PAGE 1 nity for a need, Dunn tuned in to his school.

“I think it really hit home because it’s kids helping kids,” his mother, Stacy, said. “He’s a teen who sees a need with his own classmates.”

Dunn came up with the idea for Operation Prom Dress several weeks ago. When he talked to Plant City High School guidance counselor Sherrie Mueller, Dunn found that there were similar programs in St. Petersburg and Tampa, but none locally. He hopes the program will stick in Plant City so he can pass it on to other willing participants next year.

“The more people we get involved, the bigger it can be and the bigger the impact,” Dunn said.

Already he’s received about six glittering dresses of all sizes, lengths and colors. But he still needs more.

Dresses can be dropped off at Plant City High School, Remedi Spa or Plant City’s First Baptist Church.

Dresses will be accepted until March 7 and must be cleaned and undamaged.

“We need something that would be ready to be worn by a young girl,”

Stacy Dunn said. “All shapes, all sizes. The more dresses donated, the more girls helped.”

Students from any Plant City area high school can submit an application to receive a dress, including Durant and Strawberry Crest high schools. Applications are available at Plant City High School or Plant City’s First Baptist Church. They must be submitted by March 1.

Once approved, the girls will try on and select a dress from the prom closet during one of the three appointment sessions. The girls will also receive a certificate for a free manicure service from Remedi Spa to help them look their best on prom night.

For Operation Prom Dress, Dunn is also accepting formal accessories such as shoes, jewelry and purses, as well as monetary donations to buy additional dresses and help with other costs, such as cleanings, if needed.

“I think it’s a great idea,” Stacy Dunn said. “I look back on my senior year and I can’t imagine not being able to go to prom. Those memories are priceless.”

Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.

CITIZEN / FROM PAGE 1 ents, Gary and Sandra, sister, Susan, father-in-law, Jack Edwards, and friends Lisa and Jeremy Rhodes.

“We’re just tremendously proud of him,” Terrie Cameron said. “He’s done so much for this community.”

“He takes after his daddy and grandaddy,” Sandra Cameron said.

Cameron is a fifth-generation Plant City resident who has a long history of civic involvement and volunteerism. After graduating from Florida Southern College with a degree in agriculture, he worked at Farm Credit, then Shore Fertilizer, which Purcell Industries bought.

He was transferred to Alabama as a production manager.

In 2000, Cameron came back to Plant City and started his own business, Cameron Financial Management, in 2009. Since his return to his hometown, he has participated in many organizations and boards including his extensive involve-

Michael Cameron accepts the Citizen of the Year award. A Plant City native, he is involved in several local organizations. ment with the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, for which he serves on the Plant City Pig Jam Committee, Ambassador Group, Planes, Trains and Automobiles Committee, Antiques Street Fair and is an alum of Leadership Plant City.

Cameron is also involved with the Plant City Lion’s Club. He is an active board member, has served

OPERATION PROM DRESS • TO DONATE A DRESS VISIT: Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St. Remedi Spa, 511 W. Alexander St. Plant City High School, 1 Raider Place Arrangements for a committee member to pick up dresses may be made by calling Stacy Dunn at (813) 7522433. Dress donations will be accepted until March 7.

• TO PICK UP AN APPLICATION VISIT: Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St. Plant City High School, 1 Raider Place Local organizations that wish to refer girls to the program should contact Stacy Dunn at (813) 752-2433. Applications for participation must be returned by March 1.

four chair positions before becoming president, was Lion of the Year in 2012-2013 and received the Melvin Jone Fellow Award.

Civic clubs around the area select the Citizen of the Year. Kiwanis organizes the nomination process and event. Each club submits a nominee and then votes on whom they would like to see be named the winner. This year’s clubs include the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, Plant City Civitan, GFWC Woman’s Club of Plant City, Plant City Lion’s Club, Plant City Optimist Club, Plant City Daybreak Rotary, Plant City Noon Rotary and American Business Woman’s Association.

The luncheon banquet was held at the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds at the HCC Trinkle Center. The venue is new this year. The event used to be held at the Red Rose Inn & Suites until it closed.

Contact Amber Jurgensen at ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com.

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COPS The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department.

JAN. 12

TECH TAKEN

600 block of West Ball Street. Vehicle Burglary. The victim stated someone damaged the door to his white 2002 Ford van and stole a KIU brand electronic tablet from the van. The tablet was entered into FCIC/NCIC as stolen.

FIREARM FOUND

900 block of North Ferrell Street. Theft of a Firearm. Officers responded to this home after the victim, an off-duty Zephyrhills Police Department officer, had his personal Glock .40-caliber handgun stolen from the top of his marked ZPD police vehicle, where he placed it and walked inside his residence for a few minutes. Later in the day, a citizen found the gun at the intersection of West Baker Street and Whitehall Street and returned it to the owner.

JUVENILE BEHAVIOR

2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Retail Theft. A white male juvenile attempted to steal a pair of Flipswitch brand headphones, valued at $119.88. The juvenile was released to his mother and will participate in the juvenile diversion program.

JUST LOOKING

200 block of Citrus Landing Drive. Attempted Vehicle Burglary. The victim called when he noticed some lawn chairs that had been in the trunk of his Mazda RX8 lying on the ground. He checked the vehicle and determined that an unknown suspect had rummaged through the vehicle, but nothing was missing or damaged.

FAST RESPONSE 1100 block of Old Mossy Court. Vehicle Burglary. The complainant advised that he looked outside and saw a Hispanic male wearing a tan jacket, plaid shorts and black gloves inside his girlfriend’s vehicle, a 2008 Nissan Altima.

When the complainant went outside to confront the subject, the subject rode off on a bike. As officers arrived in the area, a search was conducted, and the subject was located on the corner of Prosser Drive and Hunter Street. The subject was detained, and the complainant made a positive ID on the suspect, who was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail.

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JAN. 12

ATTEMPTED FORKLIFT LIFT

2400 block of Police Center Drive. Business Burglary.

Officers responded to a call of an attempted stabbing at the business. Upon officer arrival, the suspect was seen running north across the business property then across East Alexander Street and into a cow pasture. A K-9 officer gave verbal commands for the subject to stop running, and when the suspect refused, the police dog was deployed.

The dog apprehended the suspect. It was determined that the suspect entered the building, which

BACKDOOR DEALINGS 2500 block of Thonotosassa Road. Business Burglary. Officers responded to the AT&T wireless store in reference to an alarm call. Upon arrival, it was observed that a hole was created by removing cinder blocks from the rear of the building. The subjects were gone prior to police arrival and entry. The manager responded and advised that it looked as though only some iPad cases were taken, but no phones or other electronics were missing.

MISSING MUSIC 1100 block of Old Mossy Court. Vehicle Burglary. The victim reported someone entered her unlocked Ford Explorer and took an unknownbrand car stereo.

JAN. 13

PAPER TRAIL

200 block of West Alexander Street. Uttering Forged Instrument. On Jan. 4 and 5, the business cashed two forged checks that were stolen from a business located in the 3200 block of West Baker Street during a burglary.

WHERE IN THE WORLD?

200 block of Citrus Landing Drive. Vehicle Burglary. The victim discovered unknown suspect(s) entered his 2002 Toyota and stole a black Garmin GPS. The incident occurred between 8 p.m. Jan. 12 and 7 a.m. Jan. 13.

was closed to the public, and was attempting to steal two propane-powered forklifts. When the suspect was confronted by an employee about his illegal entry into the building and attempted theft of the forklifts, the suspect produced an unknown metal weapon, possibly scissors, and threatened the employee with them before fleeing. The suspect was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail.

SENSELESS ACT

1400 block of Plantation Circle. Criminal Mischief.

The victim reported someone broke the front windshield of his company vehicle, a 2009 Chevy SUV.

GLOVES GONE

100 block of Orange Bud Way. Vehicle Burglary. The victim discovered unknown person(s) entered his unlocked 2007 Scion. The victim found items scattered inside the vehicle. A pair of bright yellow and black mechanic’s gloves was stolen.

QUICK CASH

700 block of Whitehall Street. Residential Burglary.

The victim reported someone entered her home through an unlocked kitchen window between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole a brown Coach wrist wallet, $120 in cash, Social Security card, a Walmart debit card and a key to her 2006 Ford Fusion.

HELP YOURSELF

2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Retail Theft.

The suspect entered the business and loaded a storage box with $656 worth of miscellaneous clothing and merchandise. The suspect then pushed the shopping cart out without paying for the items.

The suspect was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail.

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in her words by Courtney Singletary

Family, faith come first Editor’s note: Since news broke of the city’s investigation into former Police Chief Steven Singletary, his wife, Courtney, has stood firmly by his and their children’s sides. Her dedication to her wedding vows never wavered — drawing both praise and criticism.

Her path of choice is the more difficult one, but for Courtney, the decision to take it was made the day she said, “I do.”

The following are edited excerpts of Courtney’s first words since the city’s investigation began.

How did you and Steve meet?

December 1999. Steve visited our church, and my father saw us looking at each other. Unbeknownst to me, he brought him home for Sunday dinner with our middle son in tow. I was mortified! As my father’s only daughter who was in her mid20s, home from college but still unmarried, he decided to take matters into his own hands.

I didn’t see him (Steve) again for two weeks and couldn’t get him out of my mind. I saw him at church again on Christmas Eve and when he shook my hand at the end of the service and wished me a Merry Christmas, I was crushed. Then, a week later, I walked out to my car in downtown Tampa and found a small greeting card under my wiper. Inside was a “Merry Christmas. Give me a call.”

From our first date, we were inseparable, and I knew this was the man I was going to spend the rest of my life with.

I had him on a time limit, though: I gave him only 1 year to propose to me. A year to the day, exactly, during the Christmas Eve service, he proposed and made my dream come true when I married him six months later.

I loved how he was a fantastic father, a hard worker and was a cleancut all-American guy. I loved how much we have in common from our upbringing — sports, ethics, personalities and how his family instantly became part of ours.

What are some of your favorite memories of your marriage so far?

How are those memories helping you now?

I’m a very traditional girl, whose goal in life was to be wife and a mother and live the white-picket-fence dream. One of the most romantic things he ever said to me after we met was, “Your life of settling is over.

I’m going to make you happy.”

My favorite memories are when we bought our home next door to my parents and all our kids’ big moments, such as Little League, vacations and school programs. Watching his pride just filled my heart with pride and love.

My very favorite moment was when I told him I was pregnant. We had tried for years, had tests done, considered adoption and were preparing for fertility treatments for me.

My hairdresser and childhood friend, Lisa McGrath, told me at an appointment on a Friday night: “You’re pregnant. I can feel it, and I

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What about Steve’s two sons?

The word “step” has never been used in our house. They are instead referred to as my wedding gifts. They were 4 and 9 when they walked into my heart. We have always been close, and they call me “Mama.”

Now grown men at 24 and 18, they, of course, are handling it differently.

It’s hard when you see your parents make mistakes or not do as they taught you, and the media circus has been a relentless invasion of their privacy.

They are disappointed and were fearful we would divorce. They had both lived that nightmare before and hated the divorced part of their childhoods.

Steve has been upfront with both of them, asked their forgiveness in private conversations I was not part of. They are relieved that I’ve reas-

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can tell by your hair.”

I told her she was sounding nuts like Steve, who had been asking me if I felt alright.

To prove them wrong, I bought a test and was shocked when the results showed positive. I had purposely tested when he wasn’t home.

I casually text him to come home for something real quick. I couldn’t even speak; I just said, “Look!”

The look on his face was sheer joy.

And the next day tailgating before the Gator game, he proudly told all his friends — even though we were suppose to wait, because of all my complications.

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don’t love my husband any less, I’ve never thought of not staying and am thankful God didn’t let me lose him.

We are not unique in this by any means. Ours just became public knowledge, which had been extremely unfair and unkind.

Courtney Singletary has made the decision to stay by her husband, Steve. She says their son, Mason, is the most important person in this situation. Her direction: “forward with faith.” sured them that I’m not going anywhere — just like I promised them 14 years ago.

Everyone has to heal from this, but it has brought them even closer to me. They are very protective of me.

Most people would not fault you for leaving; most would even say you should. Why stay?

People do fault me for staying.

I’ve been shocked to learn that this is the norm now and not as rare as I thought. Some of those faulting me for staying are guilty of the same things, some more than once and some where both spouses are guilty.

We made a promise 14 years ago and a vow that is not undone by human fallacy. (Their son) Mason is the most important person in this, and we are committed to making this work for him, with God’s help. I

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From where do you find your strength?

My leaning on God and having thick skin. No one scares me, and my family is worth any pain. We are both seeing separate Christian counselors and will also seek out Christian marriage counseling.

My friend told me that horrible Tuesday night that people are watching me, how I’m handling this. That resonated with me. It is my prayer and goal to not only take the high road but also use this as part of our witness for our God, as we beat the odds for his glory and our happiness.

No one can go backward; we can only move forward. What direction is that for you?

My Mama has always said two things: “The only thing you can say about your past is it’s in the past. So leave it in the past,” and, “You can’t go from where you’ve been, you can only go from where you are right now.”

So that’s my direction: forward with faith.

What do you hope people take away from your story?

That we appreciate all the support, kindness, prayers even strangers have surprised us with during this obviously vengeful, coerced, unfair process Steve has been subjected to by those guilty of the same thing.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2014

by Michael Eng | Editor

If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@ plantcityobserver.com.

+ Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce The Hillsborough County Small Business Information Center will be hosting a workshop, “Getting Your Business Online,” from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13.

There will also be a one-onone consulting opportunity until 5 p.m. Both events take place at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 106 N. Evers St. To RSVP, call (813) 914-4028.

There will be a Leadership Alumni Breakfast for alumni members at noon Feb. 19, at South Florida Baptist Hospital, 301. N. Alexander St. RSVP to Jane at (813) 754-3707.

+ Turkey Creek FFA The Turkey Creek Middle School FFA Strawberry Project, sponsored by Astin Farms and Astin Strawberry Exchange, is underway.

Turkey Creek is celebrating National FFA Week by having a Relay for Life Strawberry You Pick from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 and 22.

All proceeds are going to the Relay for Life American Cancer Society.

FFA will provide the 1-pound clamshell containers and flats.

The Plant City Raiderettes performed a winter-themed show.

SPIN

CYCLE

+ Pasco Trotting & Pacing Association The Pasco Trotting & Pacing Association has released its remaining race dates: Feb. 16 and 23; March 2, 9, 16 and 23; and April 6.

The nonprofit is made up of amateur harness pony racers and is located at Sunshine Raceway, 9553 Old Lakeland Highway, Dade City. The ruling organization is The International Trotting & Pacing Association, Auburn, Ind. Email Barbara Muller at muller0420@verizon.net for more information.

Left: Brandon High School was among the performers.

Flags twirled and rifles and sabers sliced the air as winter color guards from throughout the state took the floor for competition at the Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit Plant City Strawberry Invitational Feb. 8, at Plant City High School.

The all-day affair featured performances from more than 40 color guards. The evening drumline competition featured squads from 11 schools.

Local competitors included Plant City High School’s Raiderettes and Strawberry Crest High School’s percussion section.

+ Plant City Junior Woman’s Club The Plant City Junior Woman’s Club will be holding a make-up workshop for the Little Miss Plant City contestants, because the regular workshop falls on the Thursday of spring break for Hillsborough County Public Schools. The location and date is yet to be determined but will be released within the coming week to allow parents to plan accordingly.

This information will be posted on the Plant City Junior Woman’s Club Facebook page and emailed to all contestants.

“The women of Plant City Juniors are parents and know the importance of family time and would never want any child to miss out on any planned family events,” President Lisa Rhodes said.

Registration for Little Miss Plant City will be open until Feb 28. Email the club at plantcityjuniors@hotmail. com for applications and rules.

Plant City Junior Woman’s Club is a service club comprised of volunteer women who take countless hours from their families, jobs and personal lives to carry out the club’s mission.

Robinson High School’s performers got into the spirit of their show, “Under Your Spell.”

Plant City High School gave a spirited performance on its home turf.

The Plant City Raiderettes’ performance featured winter-themed flags and costumes.

Wharton High School delivered an inspiring performance.

St. Petersburg’s Northeast High School competed in the Scholastic Class AAA category.

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JOIN THE CLUB by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor

Local troops scout world cultures Girl Scout troops from around the area gathered at Plant City’s American Legion for a Thinking Day Feb. 1. The girls learned

about different cultures and countries by traveling around the world to different booths.

They tasted cuisine from Spain, Ireland, France and more.

Abigail and Alexandria

Keaira Nicole, Sydney, Aubrey and Jasmine

Jenna and Dakota

Photos by Amber Jurgensen

Dressing up was part of the fun.

RAILFEST / FROM PAGE 1

Ice cream was one of many treats at Railfest.

Logan and Kelsey Pelc and Tyler Lewandowski

Mike Sparkman, Betty Bules, Mary Mathis and Greg Horwedel

Jim Muller

Photos by Amber Jurgensen

Margy Singleton and Stacey Whitman

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strawberry fields forever by Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor

Wish Farms hosts Strawberry Picking Challenge The rain could not keep eager teams away from the strawberry fields for the first annual Strawberry Picking Challenge Feb. 8.

Wish Farms hosted the event that will benefit the Redlands Christian Migrant Association, a group that provides child care and earlyeducation services to children of migrant farm workers and lowincome families in Florida.

The challenge took place off Futch Loop. Teams consisted of three people — each sponsor chose a celebrity and a coach. The teams were scored according to three categories: fastest flat picked, best-looking flat and cleanest row.

The highest-scoring teams moved on to the final round, in which a group of blind-panel judges selected the Best Harvest Crew.

Rich, Olivia and Kat Meeker

Above: Fancy Farms helps train the contestants.

Right: Carlos Acosta snacks on the sweet strawberries.

Joanna Robertson, Britney Nikels and Adriana Brown

The pickers uses clamshells to collect their berries.

The rain could not stop the competition.

Photos by Amber Jurgensen

Carl Grooms trains some amateur pickers.

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OBSERVEROBITUARIES Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson, 84, of Valrico, died Feb. 3.

She enjoyed being with her friends for social events. She was lovingly referred to as “Mom” and “Aunt Mary” by many and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her children, George Anderson Jr., Kathy Georgia and Craig Anderson (Mary); grandchildren, Wendy (Danny), Jennifer (Mike), Christopher, Justin, Steven, Michael, Megan and Caitlin; six greatgrandchildren; and many loving family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Anderson Sr. A funeral Mass was held Feb. 7, at St. Clement Catholic Church, Plant City.

Online condolences may be made to the family at wecare.io.

Charlotte Bischoff

Charlotte Bischoff, 89, died Jan. 22.

Born in Louisville, Ky., she grew up in Camp Taylor and attended Holy Family School. She earned her beautician’s license in 1947, after working for Consolidated Vultee on the military aircraft for World War II. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting, but, most of all, loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a devoted Catholic and said the rosary daily. She was married for more than 49 years to her loving husband, Herbert P. Bischoff. Mrs. Bischoff resided in Hodgenville, Ky., after her husband’s death in 1997. She recently moved to Tampa to live with her daughter.

She is survived by her children, Linda Alvarez (Rene), Phil Bischoff (Donna) and Charles Bischoff (Darlene); grandchildren, Phillip Bischoff (Mandy), Andrew Alvarez, Julie Bischoff Moore (Larry), Lauren Alvarez, Billy Bischoff (Angie) and Kimberly Bischoff; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Irene and Charles Kitzerow; brothers, Clemens and Edward; and sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Ann. A funeral Mass celebrating Mrs. Bischoff’s life was held Feb. 3, at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, Louisville. Interment followed at Res-

thaven Memorial Park.

Donations may be made in her honor to Home of the Innocents, Louisville, Ky.

Elizabeth Rose Buti

Elizabeth Rose Buti, 94, died Jan. 27 in Brandon.

She was born Nov. 6, 1919, in Tonawanda, N.Y., to Alexander and Elizabeth (Elek) Buti.

Mrs. Buti worked for more than 30 years as a civil servant for the U.S. government. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Tampa.

She is survived by her sisters, Mary Farkas and Helen Buti; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Steve and Louis Buti.

Funeral services were held Jan. 30 at Wells Memorial. Memorials may be made to LifePath Hospice Chapters.

Jeanne Rauner Edwards

Jeanne Rauner Edwards, 82, of Lakeland, died Feb. 3.

She was born in Detroit and moved as a teenager with her parents to Plant City.

She graduated from Plant City High School and Florida Southern College, where she earned a degree in music.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles L. Edwards; children, Barbara Ahlers (Paul), Lesli Platt (Randy) and Todd Edwards; grandchildren, Clara Ahlers Schlicher, Charles Onille Edwards, Jacob Paul Ahlers, Mackensi Platt Beers and Randell L. Platt II; great-grandchildren, John Paul Schlicher, Zachary Schlicher and Eason Randell Beers.

She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Scott Edwards.

A celebration of life was held Feb. 8, at First United Methodist Church, Plant City.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church and/or Good Shepard Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, FL 33823.

Online condolences may be made to the family at wecare.io.

Vickie D. Gilmore

Vickie D. Gilmore, 60, of Lithia, died Feb. 3.

She is survived by children, Jason

Johnston (Rachael) and Kristy Guasto (Gary); grandson, Bradley Guasto; and siblings, Cindy Luker Ciccarello Evers (Larry), Glenn Luker, Robin Luker and Amber Norris (Douglas); and loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Gilmore; brother, Butch Rivers; and parents, Robert Luker and Jacqueline Loyd.

Online condolences may be made to the family at wecare.io.

Larry Clyde Harwell

Larry Clyde Harwell, 69, of Plant City, died Feb. 6, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Tampa.

Born Nov. 6, 1944, he was the son of the late Gordon and Lilly Harwell.

Mr. Harwell owned Larry Harwell Excavation, attended Westside Baptist Church and was an avid drag racer and pool player.

He is survived by son, Larry Andrew Gordon (Tessa) Harwell; sisters, Linda Ausborne and Sandy Sylvia; and grandchildren, Robbie, Courtland, Xander and Zarina.

A funeral service was held Feb. 12, at Haught Funeral Home Chapel, Plant City. Online condolences may be made to the family at haughtfuneralhome.com.

Jessie Herring

Jessie Herring, 80, died Feb. 1 in Tampa.

Mr. Herring was born Oct. 15, 1933, in Alapaha, Ga., to Eugene and Agnes (Harper) Herring. He married Marilyn (Clark).

Mr. Herring retired as ball mill operator for American Lacquer. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Purity Church in Cork.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marilyn Herring; daughters, Karen Sakelaris (Patrick) and Sharon Herring; brothers, Arthur and Frank Herring; sisters, Charlene Keen, Lillie Reeves, Joann Long, Sarah Tew and Bonnie Hearing; and grandson, Patrick Sakelaris Jr. Funeral services were held Feb. 6, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

William L. Posser

William L. Posser, 56, of Plant City,

died Jan. 25.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine.

He is survived by children, Milisa Augburn (Mike), April Posser and Sandra Weir; siblings, Linda Middleton (Terry), Andrew Posser (Janice), Gail Flowers and Diane Moody (Eugene); 13 grandchildren; and many loving family and friends.

The family received friends Jan. 29, at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City.

Online condolences may be made to the family at wecare.io.

Larry T. Roth

Larry T. Roth died Feb. 1.

Mr. Roth graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in marketing and was retired from USA Today. Most currently he was employed by Goals International as a business manager.

Mr. Roth was a member of First United Methodist Church of Plant City and served as finance chairman and was an active member of the Plant City Lions Club, where he served as club secretary from 2013-2014.

He is survived by his loving companion, Gail Lyons, and his best friend of 44 years, Rick Norman (Sandi.)

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister. He is survived by two sons and one granddaughter.

A memorial service was held Sunday, Feb. 9, at First United Methodist Church in Plant City.

Doris Ann Simpson

Doris Ann Simpson, 79, of Dover, died Feb. 8.

She is survived by her husband of 36 years, F.M. “Sonny” Simpson; children, Owen Pach, Jill Stanford (Chuck), Jack Pach (Crystal), Barbara Watkins (Art) and Sherry Carlisle (Michael); many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Freddie Chancey and Myrtice Reynolds; and four brothers.

She was dearly loved by all her family and friends and will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life was held Feb. 12, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Expressions of condolence at wecare.io.

Two former Plant City commissioners die James R. Hoover, 72, suffered a fatal injury when the gun he was handling at his Plant City home accidentally fired. Officers were called to his home at about 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10. Hoover was a dentist in Plant City who also had a history of civic duty. He served on the commission from 1978 to 1982.

Gerald R. Hooker, 76, died of natural causes in Plano, Texas.

Hooker served on the commission for three terms from 1966 to 1974 and was mayor in 1969, 1970 and 1973. He was the recipient of the Jaycees Good Government Award.

Mayor Mary Mathis asked for two proclamations to be prepared and sent to the families.

Thomas Joseph Zoffinger

Thomas Joseph Zoffinger, 57, of Dunedin, died Feb. 7. He was surrounded by family and friends at Brookside Hospice Care Center in Palm Harbor.

Mr. Zoffinger was born in Oyster Bay, N.Y. He enjoyed sports, traveling, the beach and the Chic-A-Boom room. He graduated from Commonwealth High School in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the University of Tampa.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Harris Zoffinger; father, George Zoffinger, and mother, Patricia Zoffinger.

He is survived by his daughters, Loreen (Dave) Evans of Aston, Pa., and Allison (Raymond) Delvalle of Plant City; sisters, Judy Baker of Oldsmar and Carol Zoffinger of Lakeland; brothers, George (Judy) Zoffinger of New Hope, Pa., Bill (Maria) Zoffinger of Miami and Jim Zoffinger of Largo; grandchildren, Payton Evans, Morgan Evans, Nathan Zoffinger and Everett Delvalle; companion, Patti Kerechanin Baker; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church in Clearwater.

Memorial donations may be made to My Brother’s Keeper, 1104 N. Alexander St., Plant City, FL 33563.

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tournament time by Justin Kline | Staff Writer

SIDELINES Spring training on spring break BASKETBALL

+ Lady Chargers fall in regional It had been almost a month since the Strawberry Crest girls lost a basketball game, so Steinbrenner wanted to change that on the big stage.

The Lady Warriors got what they came for in a 50-38 win Tuesday night.

A slow start in the first quarter, in which the Lady Chargers were outscored 14-6, set the tone for much of the game. Aside from the third quarter, when the Lady Warriors were outscored 11-6, Steinbrenner’s attack was just too much for Strawberry Crest — especially with the play of Rachel Briere, who scored 16 points with 10 boards and three blocks.

It’s now up to the boys to pick up where the girls left off. They’ll be back in action tonight at 7 p.m. to face Sickles in a regional quarterfinal matchup.

Plant City has become a spring break stop for college baseball and softball players. This year’s Spring Training Showcase will be the biggest yet.

Who would have thought Plant City would be a popular spring break destination?

Come to the winter strawberry capital throughout the month of March and you’ll see thousands of college kids here visiting. For the ninth consecutive year, they’ll be here for the National Club Baseball Association and National Club Softball Association’s Spring Training Showcase, which starts March 1 and ends March 30. So, for baseball and softball fans, next month will provide almost limitless opportunities to catch these sports live.

“There are only two days in

that entire span where we’re not playing any games,” NCSA Director Savannah Ahrens says. “It’s March 5 and March 7, but we’ll be having practices.”

Most of the action will take place at Mike Sansone Park, but an expansion to include 70 teams means there will be more games scheduled than fields available on some days.

In those cases, there will be some action at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Center’s fields.

“We fill every time slot at Mike Sansone during our busiest weeks, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.,” Ahrens says. “We’ve been

looking for additional fields, like MLK, to accommodate our growth.”

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Plant City, to Ahrens and her colleagues at governing body CollClubSports, is the perfect place to hold this type of event.

“The awesome thing is that Plant City provides us with an awesome venue for the games and practices, and Tampa provides that spring break atmosphere that college kids love,” she says. “But they’ll stay here during the Strawberry Festival because the teams that come during the first week love to

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go to that.”

According to information provided by Assistant Director Kelsey Detweiler, that’s a lot of college kids going through the festival’s gates.

The showcase is expected to draw more than 1,750 athletes to the area, not including the spectators they’ll bring. On top of hosting some Florida

by Justin Kline | Staff Writer

Plant City looks good in spotlight

After a brief stay in Lithia, the Fosters moved four years ago to Plant City. They were looking for somewhere a little bigger, and they found that place in the winter strawberry capital. The switch also made it easier for Robert and Bryce to pursue their academic interests.

In his sophomore year, Robert enrolled at Plant City High School and immediately joined the baseball team. He took on the role of the team’s utility player and saw action both on the pitcher’s mound and throughout the infield. He

One thing I’ve noticed since I’ve been in the winter strawberry capital is that there are a bunch of big tournaments held here.

I know, I know — I’ve been the sports guy here for five months now, I’ve seen a lot of what this place has to offer, and I shouldn’t be too surprised.

But, I am.

I’ve covered my fair share of small tournaments throughout my career, from things such JUSTIN as wakeboarding KLINE and waterskiing to 7-on-7 football, but those weren’t exactly big deals. I’ve covered the city of Palms and Queen of Palms basketball tournaments, which are absolutely big deals, but those are different: There’s only one court and one game being played at a time.

You’re sitting down for long periods of time in the back corner of a high school gym (or next to the scorers’ table, if you’re lucky) and multitasking between watching the game and staring at a laptop, writing a coherent running log of the action in front of you. Or, you may be weaving in and out of a sea of spectators, video camera in hand, trying to get a unique shot of the action and maybe post a few tweets.

That can be more fun than I probably just made it sound, but oh, man! Those with claustrophobia need not apply.

The United Youth Football League tournament was the first one I’ve covered that actually felt like something done on a big scale, thanks to the size of the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex. I, for one, enjoy being in a place where I can’t look anywhere without seeing a football game being played.

And, being in an open space, it was much easier to notice all of

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+ Back in action

FLAG FOOTBALL

+ Spring sign-ups this weekend The 2014 Spring NFL Flag Football League, which welcomes boys and girls ages 5-17, will have on-site sign-ups from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Turkey Creek Trojans’ complex, 5937 Connell Road, Plant City.

Registration for the eight-game season, including an NFL Team Jersey and awards, is $85 per player. According to Larry Langston, there will also be an opportunity to register at the league’s meet-and-greet date – 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Turkey Creek’s complex.

A “Skills & Drills” clinic, teaching flag football basics, will be held at the complex Thursday, Feb. 20.

For more information, call (813) 731-9106 or email tampabayflag@msn.com.

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WHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND?

BASEBALL

SOFTBALL/ BASEBALL America’s pastime is officially back in Plant City.

Softball season began last week, and the Strawberry Crest girls have been on a roll. They opened their season with a 16-3 win over Freedom and outscored Riverview and Spoto 26-0 in their next two games. They’ll take on Bloomingdale at home at 7 p.m. tomorrow.

Plant City and Durant are both 1-2 to start the season, but both of their wins have been slobber-knockers.

The Lady Raiders picked up a 12-1 win over Leto Feb. 4, followed by a 2-0 loss to Bloomingdale. Meanwhile, the Lady Cougars thrashed Armwood Feb. 6 to the tune of a 19-1 win on the road.

After that, they took a close 3-2 loss at Riverview.

All three teams are playing at 7 p.m. on Valentine’s Day: Crest will host Bloomingdale; Plant City will travel to Plant; and Durant will host Spoto.

Baseball also started back up this week, and Crest is riding high. The boys picked up an 11-1 win over Spoto in their home opener, while Plant City took a 4-3 loss to Bloomingdale.

All three baseball teams will also take the diamond next to the softball teams at 7 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

teams, fans can also expect to see teams from states such as Colorado, Michigan, New York and North Dakota. Using 2009 data, the Tampa Bay Sports Commission estimates that teams and spectators spent roughly $1.37 million in the Plant City/Tampa area that

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Bryce and Robert Foster got their love of baseball from their late father, Sherman, and have the opportunity to play in Omaha this summer.

TWO BROTHERS,

ONE GOAL Bryce and Robert Foster have been playing baseball for almost as long as they can remember. They have both been invited to a big tournament in June, but only one can go.

Brothers Robert and Bryce Foster are used to change.

The only thing that has remained constant throughout their lives has been baseball, a sport that they’ve played together whenever possible.

Until this summer, that is.

Both boys, who live in Plant City and play for Kathleen High School, in Lakeland, were invited to participate in the Omaha National Tournament in June. But, the invitation doesn’t come cheap: at $3,500 per player, getting both brothers to Nebraska is not doable for the

family at this time.

“Scouts gave me feedback on the boys, and both of them were invited to the Omaha tournament,” mother Angela Foster says. “But, we can only afford Bryce right now.”

It’s a bump in the road for a family that needs no more of those. In May, Sherman Foster, Bryce and Robert’s father, died.

ALWAYS ON THE MOVE

Sherman and Angela Foster lived for a while in Michigan, which is where Robert and Bryce were born. But

they didn’t stay in the same place for long.

“I was born in Ann Arbor, but we’ve lived all around Michigan,” Bryce says. “We came to Florida only four years ago.”

While in Michigan, Sherman got his boys started in the game he loved. Robert started in T-ball at 4 years old, and Bryce got started two years later, at age 5. The boys grew to love the game, too, and Sherman taught them much of what they know.

“He was their biggest supporter and loved to watch

them play baseball,” Angela says.

After moving around Michigan, the Foster family decided to make a radical change by moving to Florida. In addition to enabling the two boys to play baseball year-round, the move to a warmer climate would also make life easier for their younger brother, Conlin, who has cerebral palsy.

SETTLING DOWN

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TRAINING / FROM PAGE 11 March — a number that will increase now that the playing field has expanded to 70 teams.

Many of the teams end up staying in Plant City hotels, though a few elect to stay in Tampa and make the drive to Mike Sansone Park when needed. According to Ahrens, the teams that do stay here enjoy it.

“A couple of years ago, we used the Red Rose,” Ahrens says. “The teams absolutely loved Red Rose, so it was unfortunate when we heard that the hotel closed down. Now we’re using Best Western, within walking distance to the field, and they’re excited about hosting the teams. The players like it there, and they don’t think the drive to the beach is that far at all.”

So, exactly who are these college kids?

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For the most part, these teams are not made up of a mish-mash of college athletes

who individually registered online. Other than the Free Agent team, each squad in this showcase will represent its corresponding school on the club level — not NCAA teams, but not intramural teams, either.

“To play on one of these teams, you have to be enrolled full-time and meet specific academic requirements,” Ahrens says. “All of the teams are from one college, so Western Michigan’s team is all made up of WMU players.”

Because the tournament takes place during every school’s spring break, there will be a completely different set of teams in town each week. In addition to all of the complete club teams, there will be a Free Agent team for the first few weeks — a compilation of players from teams that could not bring all of their players, plus some alumni who still want to play ball.

Plenty of big names will be on hand, such as Pitt, Penn State, Virginia Tech, N.C. State, Ohio State, Florida, UCF and Florida Gulf Coast.

SEE FOR YOURSELF Baseball teams will arrive March 1, and games begin March 2 at Mike Sansone Park.

Western Michigan will play a doubleheader on Field 8: first against UNC-Charlotte at 11:30 a.m. and then against Florida Tech at 2 p.m.

March 10 is the first day in which the action overflows into the MLK fields.

Softball’s schedule is not as big: The teams arrive March 11 and 12 and kick off at Mike Sansone March 13. There will be four back-to-back games that day, starting with Pitt-EIU and NIUColorado at 2 p.m.

Complete schedule listings can be found on plantcityobserver.com, and more information can be found at collclubsports.com.

Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK SPONSORED BY COURTNEY PAAT | STATE FARM

AUSTIN GRIFFIN After winning the title of top seed with a coin toss, the Strawberry Crest boys took home the district title Feb. 6 with a 51-31 win against tournament host Brandon High School. Leading the charge was senior forward Austin Griffin, who finished with 16 points. Over two tournament games, he scored a total of 34 points.

What were you feeling throughout the district tournament?

Shooting with confidence. We just do what coach tells us to do, and we go out and execute.

What’s the team’s key to success?

Defense, rebounding and running.

Those are our main three words we say before each game.

How would you say your senior season has been so far?

We’re feeling pretty good. Hoping to make a good run in states. The season’s been good, because we’re 21-6 right now.

What are some of your hobbies outside of basketball?

I like doing a physical activity. I’m always working out or something. I like ping-pong.

Are you any good at ping-pong?

I’m actually really good. I played ping-pong before I played basketball — I started playing basketball in ninth grade, but I started playing ping-pong when I was 8 years old. I used to go to a couple of ping-pong tournaments. Also, I used to play chess.

Do you play NBA 2K14?

Yeah, I like using the Warriors. I like shooters.

Everyone says they’re good, so which of your teammates gets beat all the time in 2K? Ernest Robinson. He’s a senior, too. He might use the Heat sometimes, and still loses! It’s pretty bad. He’s pretty funny.

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FOSTER / FROM PAGE 11 played for the Raiders through his junior year, but he left the team after an opportunity arose in Lakeland.

Robert is interested in sports medicine and hopes to one day become a trainer or physical therapist. He jumped at the chance to enroll in Kathleen High School’s Sports Medicine Academy. He also was able to continue to play baseball, joining the Red Devils’ squad of 14.

“It’s well-structured — there are rigorous practices,” Robert says. “It’s a different culture — smaller team, closer together. I feel more comfortable.”

Bryce is also enrolled at one of Kathleen’s academies but, unlike Robert, he got started in the ninth grade. The younger brother is a sophomore at the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, which is off campus, and he already has his postbaseball hopes figured out.

“I want to do accident recovery for the FAA,” Bryce says.

“That’s where you inspect plane crashes. I saw something on TV about plane crashes, and my teacher, Mr. Houghton, encouraged me to do it.”

He is studying in the academy’s engineering track during the school day and playing catcher for the Red Devils afterward.

The brothers competed at a national Under Armour baseball tryout at the University of Tampa in November and performed well enough to earn invites to Omaha. This, they both say, would have made their father proud.

A ROUGH YEAR

Sherman Foster was diagnosed with amyloidosis, a disease associated with lymphoma, at the beginning of 2013. It had formed in his liver, and his health deteriorated within months. After experiencing liver failure, Sherman spent five weeks recovering at Florida Hospital. He was transferred in May to Tampa General Hospital, and he died a few days later.

“It took awhile to get used to him not being around,” Bryce says. “He helped us for most of our baseball careers.”

Luckily for the Fosters, they did not have to go through the loss alone. Neighbors Andy and Tina Fritsch were there

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HOW TO HELP Through various fundraisers, the Fosters have raised $400 towards Robert’s trip. Including the $100 raised through their GoFundMe website, their total currently sits at $500. That still leaves $3,000 to raise, but there is still time. To make a donation towards Robert’s trip, visit gofundme.com/ thefosterboys.

baseball by Justin Kline | Staff Writer

Preseason Classic is a hit Though last weekend’s weather was miserable during the Plant City Raiders’ Preseason Classic, the baseball was not.

Wiregrass Ranch was the only team to go undefeated over the weekend, putting together a 2-0 record for its pre-

season, and every other team involved won one game.

Things got started Friday with Strawberry Crest’s 4-2 loss to Wiregrass, followed by the Raiders’ 3-1 come-frombehind win – courtesy of Connor Slagill’s three-run homer over Trinity Christian.

Saturday’s action was even more intense, as the Chargers took Trinity to nine innings in a 3-2 win, and Wiregrass wrapped up the weekend with a wild 7-6 win, shutting down a late Raiders rally.

Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

to console the family and, according to the boys, treated them like family.

“Mr. Fritsch accepted us as another family,” Bryce says.

“If we needed help with anything, he helped us.”

Taking over for Sherman’s role on the baseball field was the boys’ coach, Will Smith.

Off the field, Angela assumed her late husband’s duties of helping the boys get noticed by college scouts — a process she says she’s been “figuring out.” She’s received help from Dave Packer, of the Baseball Factory, who created a Web page for Robert that college coaches can access.

“Dad was a big part of this,” Angela says. “He was engineering their future.”

ONE OR THE OTHER

When the family learned how much it costs to send each player to Nebraska, a problem arose.

“It costs $3,500 to get just one of them there,” Angela Foster says. “That includes the hotel, food, tryouts and the College World Series game the kids get to go to.”

So, when the time came to decide which brother would be making the trip, it was decided that Bryce would go.

He has the benefit of being a sophomore, which automatically gives him a shot at drawing interest from college scouts, provided that he performs well.

Although it looks like only Bryce may be able to make the trip, Angela Foster is still proud of her boys.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for them,” she says, “and (it) came at a time when they could have given up.”

Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com.

Jeff Goodrich attempts to find a rhythm during Feb. 8’s game.

Photos by Justin Kline

A Trinity Christian batter takes a pitch to left field during Saturday’s game against Strawberry Crest.

KLINE / FROM PAGE 11 the people from out of state.

Sure, you’ll find those people at city of Palms, but, as a journalist, you’re too busy looking for big-time college coaches such as John Calipari and Thad Matta to catch the tourism draw.

It’s great to see all of these people from outside of Florida gathering here to watch sports and pump some money into the local economy. For all of the mean things that native Southerners (and myself,

ironically) say about snowbird drivers when we’re on the road, it’s nice to know that Plant City is a place where people want to be, for any period of time.

Important people, the ones in charge of such national tournaments, love the place, too. There are plenty of reasons for the UYFL tournament and the upcoming NCBA/NCSA showcase to keep coming back, but chief among them is that the event organizers love the people here. I’ve honestly never heard anything different.

And, now, we’re getting two long-established tournaments in one package deal.

The Let It Fly Flag Football Tournament and the Kick It 3v3 Soccer Tournament are joining forces this weekend to create what should be a great weekend festival for all sports fans; word from both parties is that they’d like to keep it in Plant City — and eventually expand to include basketball and lacrosse.

That basically amounts to one big tournament each month, and two of them coincide with the Strawberry

The Chargers’ pitching staff kept Trinity Christian off the scoreboard for much of Feb. 8’s game.

Festival — already the city’s biggest tourism draw. Heck, the college baseball/softball showcases’ first week takes place during the festival, and those players will definitely head down to the grounds to see what we’re all about out here.

As a sports fan, I’m hoping that national interest in Plant City as an ideal tournament site hasn’t peaked with the Let It Fly/Kick It additions. This kind of thing truly is good for the winter strawberry capital and those of us who live and work here.

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