PCHS student places third in VoteHillsborough Art Contest, Ladies of the Elks rallies community for donations and Plant City wins Tyler Excellence Award
Ladies of the Elks rallies community for donations
The Ladies of the Elks of Plant City Lodge #1727 hosted “A Taste of Plant City,” a fundraiser for the United Food Bank of Plant City, Meals on Wheels and the group’s trade school scholarship fund.
The group had $875 worth of gift certificates from local Plant City business like Felton’s, Johnson’s BBQ/Fred’s and RAOK Boutique. The Ladies of the Elks awarded $1,500 to the United Food Bank of Plant City, $500 in gas cards to the volunteers of Meals on Wheels and the rest went to the scholarship fund.
The checks were presented on May 16 at the Elks Lodge. The group said it is important the community knows they always will have a friend and ally in the Elks. Supporting their community and filling needs when they see them is a large part of the Elks motto.
Tickets were sold for $5 each or five for $20 and 15 for $40. The winning ticket was drawn on May 9. The winner of the certificates was Jim Chancey.
PCHS student places third in VoteHillsborough Art Contest
A student from Plant City High School was recognized May 15 by Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer at the school board meeting.
Edith Santos placed third in the VoteHillsborough Art Contest. Caspers Company McDonald’s Restaurants provided prizes for the participants of the event. More than 100 entries were submitted and all are on display in the lobby of County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., through May 18.
The artwork of the three finalists will be used in the Supervisor of Elections’ marketing efforts, which will include hundreds of thousands of bag stuffers distributed at local McDonald’s restaurants this summer.
Plant City wins Tyler Excellence Award
The Tyler Excellence Awards are given to Munis clients and Plant City was one of three winners selected from more than 30 applicants.
Plant City used the Tyler products to track expenses following Hurricane Irma. The city was able to compile all expenses in one location, including payroll with benefits, normal purchases and repair work for damages.
