The sanctuary of Plant City’s First Baptist Church was turned into an amusement park, complete with a roller coaster and ferris wheel themed stage for this years vacation bible school. The theme was colossal coaster world. Kids of all ages made crafts sang, dance and learned sign language for a performance. http://blackbeetrack.ru/dengi-do-zarplati-na-kartu-onlayn.php
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Obituary: Antonio Jesus Villorin
Antonio Jesus Villorin, 66, of Plant City, died June 15, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 7, 1947, in Havana, Cuba, he was the son of the late Armando Villorin and the late Esther Villorin. He was the husband of the late Josephine Pugliese Villorin. Antonio was a Catholic, attended St. Clement Catholic […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Erin Colleen Castro
Erin Colleen Castro, 59, of Valrico, died June 7, 2013. Born Sept. 12, 1953, in Downey, Calif., she was the daughter of Jack Reiley and Lois Fults (Jon). She was the wife of Michael Castro. Mrs. Castro was a devout Christian and lived a fairy tale life for 10 years with her husband, Mike. Erin […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Harold Dean Boles
Harold Dean Boles, 79, of Plant City, died June 15, 2013, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital. Born February 23, 1934, in Cookeville, Tenn., he was the son of the late Willie Boles and the late Edna Campbell Boles. He was the husband of the late Eleanor McKee Boles. Mr. Boles served in the U.S. Army in […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Hazel E. Norman
Hazel E. Norman, 87, of Eustis, Fla., passed away on May 30, 2013. She was born Sept. 25, 1925, in Plant City. Survivors include her three sisters, Mrs. Elouise Thomas, Mrs. Inez Thomas and Mrs. Carolyn Johnson, all of Plant City; four children, Mr. Jim Norman, of Oviedo, Fla., Mr. Eddie Norman, of Eustis, Fla., […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: St Peter’s VBS
Vacation bible-schoolers at St Peter’s Episcopal Church were walking like Egyptians during this years festivities from June 17 to 21. The theme was Egyptian. The inside of the church was decorated like an ancient palace. Parishioner and volunteer Betty Jones even dressed up like an Egyptian. The children painted paper bags to resemble the coat […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Stardust Father’s Day Dance
Couples twirled around the dance floor at Stardust celebrating Father’s Day on Sunday. The evening started at 3 p.m. Oldies favorites were played by DJ Buddy Canova who also played instruments like the flute and saxophone live. A special Father’s Day presentation took place at 4 p.m.
Continue ReadingChristian comedy troupe set to perform in Plant City
Josh Loudermilk has a unique claim to fame. If you can call it that. The Plant City resident served for 12 years as a Methodist pastor. But during his training, the denomination had one concern with Loudermilk at the pulpit. “I got written up for using too much humor,” Loudermilk said with pride. “I was […]
Continue ReadingHope Lutheran intern says good-bye
Cary Hoff has become a familiar face at Hope Lutheran Church off Park Road. The “mountain man” from Texas was known for his burly beard, which he has had since he first came to Plant City from Texas to serve as director of Christian education intern a year ago. But last month, Hoff lost a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lora Mae (Arendell) Cummings
Lora Mae (Arendell) Cummings, 72, of Plant City, died June 3, 2013. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, she grew up in the Chicago area and graduated in 1963, from Knox College, in Galesburg, Ill. After pursuing her master’s degree in history, Mrs. Cummings served as a college instructor of American history. In her later years, she […]
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