It’s that time of the year again. The holidays are here — and with them come the delicious foods that tempt us to abandon our efforts to live a healthy lifestyle. As you make the rounds of the parties, it is tempting to say, “I’m just going to eat whatever I want and deal with […]
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OBSERVED: One dad’s list of reasons to give thanks
In the past few months, I’ve had some deep, late-night discussions with a good friend. We’ve talked everything from politics and religion to relationships and parenting. As the year steam-rolled into the holiday season, I began thinking about my 2013. I always think of the annual calendar as a mountain climb, and here I am, […]
Continue ReadingMY VIEW: Holidays a time to ‘think about things’
It seems few rituals stay with us these days, except for the holidays. We celebrate with parties, services and family gatherings. We come together, because we want to see people and because we honor the tradition behind the gathering. These times let us acknowledge that, at least once every year, we strengthen our ties to […]
Continue ReadingLETTER: Improvement League appreciative of award
Dear Editor: The Improvement League of Plant City Inc., is honored to be the recipient of the Special Business Award, sponsored by KDM Associates, at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year Banquet. Back in 1996, the Improvement League challenged the interpretation of the guidelines set on the use of community-development […]
Continue ReadingLETTER: Homeless deserve to be heard, as well
Dear Editor: My name is Barbara Grainger, and my husband, Robert, and I head up the Cowboy Up Ministry’s feeding of the homeless on Tuesday nights. Robert is a third-generation farmer, and, together, we feel a calling on our lives to feed people. We are so vested in this program and love the people we serve. I can understand […]
Continue ReadingOBSERVED: Editor prepares to dance in the spotlight
An instant stream of memories rushed back to me when I got the phone call in August. Plant City’s Noon Rotary Club wanted to know if I would compete in Dancing with the Locals this year. I was ecstatic. But also horrified. All I could think about was one of my only previous dance experiences. […]
Continue ReadingLETTER: Theft victim addresses criminal
Dear Editor: I just wanted to send a comment to the person(s) who felt compelled to steal my granddaughter’s bicycle from our front step this past weekend. It was a 2-year-old bike with a torn seat. It couldn’t possibly have been worth much to you, but it meant the world to her. There is nothing more heartbreaking […]
Continue ReadingLETTER: Answers needed from WLCA leaders
Dear Editor: I attended the Walden Lake Community meeting Oct. 21, and the dysfunction displayed by some of the board members was disturbing. Question after question was asked of the board by residents, and board members stood firm with the advice of the attorneys present not to answer them. Why? This board was approached back […]
Continue ReadingLETTER: Woman’s Club thanks community
Dear Editor: The GFWC Woman’s Club of Plant City would like to thank its friends and supporters for another successful chicken barbecue dinner fundraiser. We apologize for some glitches that occurred with our chicken delivery but appreciate your patience and understanding. The funds raised will enable us once again to give three scholarship awards to […]
Continue ReadingLETTER: A plea from Kelly Moriarty’s father
Editor’s note: This is a letter to the Plant City community from Charles “Bud” Moriarty, the father of Kelly Moriarty. Kelly Moriarty and Plant City resident Doris Carter were last seen Dec. 16, 2011, at Carter’s Plant City home. On Dec 27, 2011, a severed leg washed ashore behind at 6990 Fourth St. S., in […]
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