If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Ladies of the Elks Club With the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays fast approaching, the United Food Bank of Plant City needs donations to help supply food to those in need. The Ladies of the Elks Club have given a $500 […]
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Christ Community Café to dish out food, fellowship after Thanksgiving
It’s not cold yet. But the Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s Dorcas Circle is beating out Jack Frost by knitting about 60 different articles of clothing. From beige beanies to colorful scarves, the group will be passing the accessories out during interdenominational Christ Community Café’s free lunch this Friday. Christ Community Café targets the homeless and those […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Rachel V. Blanton
Rachel V. Blanton, 86, died Nov. 15, 2013. She was born Dec. 1, 1926, in Shady Grove, to Simon and Elizabeth (Slaughter) Walters. She married Marvin E. Blanton, who is deceased. Mrs. Blanton was a homemaker and attended the Landmark Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Samuel E. (Beverly); a daughter, Nadine White; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Harold Richard Cook
Harold Richard Cook, 72, of Plant City, died Nov. 18, 2013, in St. Petersburg. He was born July 12, 1941, to the late Robert William Cook and Gladys (Cowden) Cook, in Plant City. He was a farmer/rancher. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Mary Cook, of Plant City; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Cook also was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Thomas P. Halligan III
Thomas P. Halligan III, 58, of Plant City, died Nov. 11, 2013. He was born in Gettysburg, Pa. He was a gunsmith, a proud member of the National Rifle Association, a volunteer for Unity in the Community and a friend of Bill W. for more than 25 years. He poured his heart into helping others. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Patricia ‘Pat’ Headley
Patricia “Pat” Headley, 84, of Plant City and formerly of Corsicana, Texas, and Penn Yan, N.Y., died Nov. 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elden Headley. She is survived by her children, Cynthia Dudzik (Robert), Scotte Bell (Sandra) and Douglas Michael; grandchildren, Teysha Hester (Tim), Chris Arthur, Derek Bell, Leandra Vasquez […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Herbert Sheffield
Herbert Sheffield, 81, died Nov. 16, 2013, in Temple Terrace. Mr. Sheffield was an avid farmer, member of the Mango Church of God, Local 397 Ironworker and U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Louise; two sons, Tommy (Debbie) and Timmy (Robin); daughter, Regay Reeves (Wesley); two sisters, Mary Williams […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy Colding Stanaland
Dorothy Colding Stanaland, 88, of Plant City, died Nov. 5, 2013. Born, July 24, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Eva Pringle Colding. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, James William Stanaland, Survivors include sons, Roy (Mary) L. Stanaland and Walter T. Stanaland Sr.; daughter, Linda (Allan) S. Wetherington; […]
Continue ReadingSt. Clement plans holiday fundraiser
St. Clement Catholic Church will host its sixth annual “Twas the Month Before Christmas” event, Nov. 23 and 24. The celebration includes live and silent auctions, dinner and breakfast. Proceeds go to fund the migrant ministry and youth retreats at the church. On Nov. 23, Carrabba’s Italian Grill will be serving a dinner alongside a […]
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+ Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce The Christmas tree contest will begin Monday, Nov. 25, for all participating merchants. Visitors can pick up an official voting ballot at the chamber office and participating businesses. The ballot also will be available in the Plant City Times & Observer’s 2013 Holiday Guide, which will be inserted in the […]
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