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Title: Venice gondolier sun
Alternate Title: Venice gondolier
Gondolier
Physical Description: v. : ill. (some col.) ; 58 cm.
Language: English
Creator: Venice Gondolier Sun
Publisher: Venice Gondolier Sun
Place of Publication: Venice Fla
Publication Date: September 7, 2007
Copyright Date: 2007
Frequency: semiweekly
regular
 Subjects
Subject: Newspapers -- Venice (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
Newspapers -- Sarasota County (Fla.)   ( lcsh )
Genre: newspaper   ( marcgt )
Spatial Coverage: United States -- Florida -- Sarasota -- Venice
Coordinates: 27.098611 x -82.438889 ( Place of Publication )
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Additional Physical Form: Also available on microfilm from the University of Florida.
Dates or Sequential Designation: Vol. 56, no. 7 (April 4-6. 2001)-
Numbering Peculiarities: Issue for April 4-6, 2001 also called April 4, 2001.
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Bibliographic ID: UF00028295
Volume ID: VID00409
Source Institution: University of Florida
Holding Location: University of Florida
Rights Management: All rights reserved by the source institution and holding location.
Resource Identifier: ltuf - ANK8420
oclc - 47264140
alephbibnum - 002730652
issn - 1536-1063
lccn - 2001229429
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Preceded by: Venice gondolier (Venice, Fla. : 1983)

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and home
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make a big
difference at
Loveland.

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Looking up
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local economic
recovery.


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Kidnapper

caught in

Venice

.PROM THE SARASOTA
COUNTY SHERIFF'S
OFFICE

Sarasota County Sheriff's
Investigators arrested Chad L.
Dorsey, 23, of Fort Myers
Beach, Fla., Thursday for kid-
napping and grand theft-
auto.
According to a sheriff's
office release, the victim told
investigators Dorsey, her es-
tranged boyfriend, came to
her apartment uninvited
and in violation of his pro-
bation order not to contact
her.
She said Dorsey wanted
her to drive him back to
Illinois and attacked her
when she refused. He also
stated he would kill her if she
did not comply.
Using her mother's vehi-
cle, Casey began driving
from Fort Myers Beach to
Illinois.
When they got to the area
of 1-75 and Jacaranda Boule-'
vard, in Venice, they went to
the Racetrac at 2995 Executive
Drive to get gas.
Offer of help
Casey told Dorsey she had
to use the restroom and went
inside the store by herself. The
store clerk saw Casey was
injured after she ran inside
and asked her if she was all
right.
Please see KIDNAP, 4A

Good morning, Gondolier
Sun subscriber,
JAMES METHVEN


Sheriff to close South County Jail


Bill Balkwill's letter says a budget increase is
needed to keep the jail open.


BY GEORGE MCGINN
STAFF WRITER

Disappointed with the
Sarasota County Commis-
sion, Sheriff William Balkwill
sent a letter Wednesday stat-
ing he will have to close the
South County Jail.
It will close Sept. 30,
according to the letter.
In JuJy, Balkwill presented
his proposed budget with a $4
million increase from his
2006-07 budget. The county
commissioners told him he
needed to hold to what his
2007 budget was and. try to


trim more from it if he could.
In response, Balkwill said
in his letter that due to the
county commissioners' dis-
approval of his budget in-
creases, he had no other
choice but to close the South
County Jail. Some of the $4
million increase included
costs to maintain the jail.
"I gave him 28 suggestions
on where to cut his budget,"
County Commissioner Shan-
non Staub said. "I'm disap-
pointed in him. I (wish) the
sheriff made an attempt to
cut his budget."
In his letter, Balkwill said


Off to a good start


the cuts he made included
eliminating 20 jobs, 15 of
them in law enforcement. He
also reduced his fleet of vehi-
cles, with no new replace-
ment vehicles. And he
reduced operating expenses
without jeopardizing public
safety.
Balkwill said that closing
the jail will eliminate 12 cor-
rections positions; however,
all of them will be absorbed
into the North County Jail.
This will save on overtime
and transportation costs
between the two jails. In addi-
tion,, the sheriff's office will
not have to hire a full-time
nurse for the South County
Jail.
Closing the jail will have


adverse effects on Venice and
unincorporated areas bf
Sarasota County patrolled by
the sheriff's office. Arrests
made will mean an increase
in travel time from about 40
minutes to four hours.
"This is a real public safety
issue," said North Port Police
Chief Terry Lewis. "Not just
for North Port, but for every-
one in Sarasota County."
Lewis said that losing the
South County Jail will add
about 4,400 more bookings
into Sarasota's North County
Jail. This will have an adverse
impact on the city of Sarasota,
and all North County patrols.
He anticipates longer lines at
booking, and he said it might
take six hours to book some-


one into the
jail.
In his letter,
Balkwill did
give praise to
So County Ad-
S ministrator
S Jim Ley and
-en his staff for
Balkwill the efforts in
working with
the sheriffs office to find
funds needed to keep the
South County Jail open.
"It is unfortunate that the
Board (county commission-
ers) chose not to follow the
county staff recommenda-
tion when public safety was
(the commission's) number
one priority."
gmcginn@sun-herald.com


School enrollment


takes a nose dive

The exodus of families that began last year is con-
tinuing. Sarasota County could lose up to $4 mil-
lion in revenue tied to the decline in enrollment
projections, but no layoffs are planned.


BY GREG GILES
NEWS EDITOR:


SUN PHOTO BY JEFF TAVARES |l3vaFes'@Ivenicegondoiier corn
Venice High School Head Coach John Peacock, far right, leads his team off the field Friday at half-
time of the Indians' 19-14 win over Riverview. Venice takes on Braden River High School tonight at
7:30 p.m. See page 10A for the full preview story.


Senior Village gets commission OK


BY BOB MUDGE,
EDITOR


County residents far out-
numbered Venetians at the
Venice Planning Commission
meeting Tuesday, but they
weren't able to stop the
approval of a new develop-
ment north of Hatchett Creek
Boulevard.
Representing Discovery
Village at Venice, attorney Jeff
Boone presented a proposed
zoning map amendment for a
55-and-older adult living
community on 15 acres east
of Aston Gardens. The project
would have 144 dwelling
units in a variety of buildings,
the tallest of which would be
two four-story structures -
three residential floors over
one for parking. '
Both the density and the
height are less than the maxi-
mum allowable, Boone said.
That did little to mollify the 20
or so Pelican Pointe residents
who were in the audience to
oppose the project north of
their community.
"This opens the door to
further development," Jack
Manning said.
More development means
more cars, posing an in-
creased threat of motorists


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hitting a golf cart at one of
two crossings and of a way-
ward shot hitting a car.
Tom Rich said the con-
struction of a proposed
roundabout at the intersec-
don of Jacaranda Boulevard
and East Venice Avenue
would, make Hatchett Creek
Boulevard to the south an
attractive shortcut, while Jim
Schaffer said that planned
development at the east end
of the boulevard would also
increase traffic volume.
But that's what the road is
for, according to city planning
director Tom Slaughter.
"Hatchett Creek Boulevard
is a county collector roadway
built because of the Pelican
Pointe DRI (development of
regional impact)," he said.
Boone pointed out that the
project would also have
access to and from East Ven-
ice Avenue to the north.
Bill Morris and Vicki Hart-
shorn expressed concern
about the impact the project
might have on local wildlife,
including bobcats, sandhill
cranes and eagles.
"Once the city starts allow-
ing deviations, you will see
nothing but change, change,
change," Hartshorn said.
"What's wrong with the way it


is now?"
When Slaughter offered his
opinion that the development
of Pelican Pointe had already
disrupted the environment,
audience members from the
subdivision groaned.
The commission voted 4-1
to recommend city council
approval of the amendment.
Commissioner Janis Fawn
was the lone dissenting vote;
commissioners Larry Grirri-
ard and Janice Holloway were
absent.
Other business /
Also on Tuesday the plan-
ning commission:
Approved a site and
development plan for a new
AmSouth Bank to be built on
the site of the former Willette's
Automotive on U.S. 41 Busi-
ness. The bank got a special
exception for a four-lane
drive-through facility. Both
approvals were conditioned
on the bank's agreement not
to provide access to the prop-
erty from the adjoining prop-
erty to the south, which city
staff had recommended.
Approved a zoning map
amendment for property in
Higelville owned by Jacque-
line Ring.
bmudge@venicegondolier.com


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The real estate market cor-
rection may have turned a
corner, but apparently fami-
lies aren't getting the mes-
sage. They're continuing to
leave.
The first enrollment esti-
mates for Sarasota County
School District were an-
nounced by Superintendent
Gary Norris on Sept. 4.
They show a significant
decline in school enrollment.
The 10-day count just
completed shows 907 fewer
students enrolled ini county
schools than were projected.
The district had projected
an increase of 300 students.
It's the first actual enroll-
ment decline in years.
The financial implications
could be significant since
school funding is tied directly
to enrollment.
Numbers will change some-
what in the coming months as
families move in and out of the
county, but not significantly.


Enrollment today stands at
42,280, down from last year's
42,690.
No layoffs
Norris said the state fund-
ing formula for each student
equates to about $4,800 in
revenue, or between $3 mil-
lion and $4 million less than
anticipated.
But school officials, while
hoping for the best, were
anticipating the worst. j
Budget planners estimated
"flat" enrollment projections,
and the administration opted
to continue its hiring freeze
and leave positions unfilled.
"There will be no layoffs of
any kind," said Associate
Superintendent Lori White.
"This year we acted very
fast" to address the enroll-
ment shortfall, Norris said,
referring to the inevitable staff
transfers required to match
students up with teachers.
"But we want to make sure it's
appropriate. We're being very

Please see SCHOOL, 4A


We love Venice because ...


PHOTO COURTESY OF STEVE ROBBINS
Of the sealife, although feeding a dolphin is a definite no-no.
B.J. Carson wrote that "a walk on the South Jetty will almost
guarantee dolphin or manatee sightings, and when the surf is
up, the surfers will put on a show for you:'Venice is moreoe than
the breezes and dolphin sightings at the jetty," to MaryKat
Sundahl, but she likes them just the same. Dawn Pelletier, who
enjoys swimming in the Gulf, reported on the absence of sealife:
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according to the Web site, was $2.849 per gallon at BP, 116
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County approves Englewood revitalization priorities


What's new, pussycat?


Experts have their own def-
initions of "severe" hurricane
seasons.
But Tropical Bob measures
seasons by anxiety levels. If
T.B.'s area is in the "cone of
possibility," then T.B. pays
close attention. And waits
anxiously until the threat
passes.
That said, the 2007 Atlantic
hurricane season which
has already set severity
records is a pussycat.
Why? Not once has this
area been in any storm's cone
of landfall possibility. That's
still the case. We must stay
alert and more storms will
likely form, but for now, we're
living in paradise.
Enjoy your hammock.


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Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.


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4 .......020
3.......804
2 .......035
1 .......384


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Sept. 4.........3-16-20-26-31
Sept. 3...........7-9-12-13-33
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Sept. 1 ........1-6-26-28-32


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MegaBall......................... 14
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MegaBall...........................8....
Drawings occur Tuesday, Friday evenings


BY STEVEN J. SMITH
STAFF WRITER


They applauded the pro-
jects, but held tight to the
purse strings that would fund
them.
Following a presentation
by Community Redevelop-
ment Area Coordinator Deb-


bie Marks and Ted Brovitz of
Stantec Consulting Monday,
the Sarasota County Commis-
sion unanimously voiced sup-
port for seven capital projects
in Englewood, including:
Stormwater
Relocation of utility lines
Parking
Performing arts facility


Waterfront parks devel-
opment
Installation of a gateway
arch and directional signage
Expanding, enhancing
and maintaining Dearborn
Streetscape
When it came to footing
the bill, however especially
for the estimated $9 million-


$14 million performing arts
facility Commission Chair
Nora Patterson wanted to
make one thing perfectly
clear.
"We've agreed to put
$500,000 into the sales tax to
jump start (the performing
arts center)," Patterson said.
ssmith@sun-herald.com


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Payoff for Sept. 5
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Reading teacher issues settled


BY COURTNEY LINN
STAFF WRITER

Negotiators from the Sara-
sota County School Board
and the Sarasota Classified/
Teachers Association reached
an agreement Wednesday on
how to handle the shortage of
reading teachers in the dis-
trict.
After presenting an initial
draft and having some dis-
cussion, SC/TA Executive Di-
rector Barry Dubin took a 10-
minute break, cleaned up
some language and present-
ed the final draft to the dis-
trict.
Under it, teachers have
three years to become read-
ing endorsed by completing
300 hours of training. Then,
they must accept a position


and make a three-year com-
mitment to teach reading in
the district to receive a $5,000
bonus.
Teachers who teach read-
ing must also, according to
the agreement, "teach a ma-
jority of the duty day in cours-
es listed in the Course Code
Directory as falling within
secondary Reading."
Placement
A teacher placement issue
was also resolved. The agree-
ment reads:
"If the teacher is not placed
into a qualifying vacancy at
the teacher's currently assign-
ed school, the teacher will be
surplussed and assigned to a
vacancy in that subject area,
prior to district staffing ...
without regard to North/


South County boundaries."
(Surplussing is the involun-
tary transfer of a teacher into
a vacancy.)
The agreement also gives
security to senior staff mem-
bers.
According to the agree-
ment, "These placements will
be into vacant positions only
and will not include the dis-
placement of senior teach-
ers."
Teachers who already have
been certified or endorsed in
reading also get the $5,000
bonus, provided they commit
to teach reading for another
three years in the district.
Teachers can reject their
placement, unless otherwise
surplussed, and remain
where they are.
"It will be as though noth-


.ing happened," said Scott
Lempe, chief operating offi-
cer for the district.
However, teachers who
reject assignment will not
receive the $5,000 bonus even
though they have completed
the endorsement process.
The agreement will serve
as a template when other crit-
ical shortages arise within the
district, and it is only valid for
the 2007-08 school year. Du-
bin said in a previous session
the agreement would need to
be addressed at the start of
each year.
The SC/TA and the board
agreed they should discuss
how to handle critical short-
age areas sooner in the year,
before staffing occurs, so they
know what areas need help.
clinn@venicegondolier.com


SCHOOL BOARD NOTES


Criminal justice
The Sarasota County
School Board approved an
agreement with the Sarasota
County Sheriff's Office to pro-
vide Basic Recruit Training
and Criminal Justice Stan-
dards and TrainingTrust Fund
courses to students in the
Sarasota Criminal Justice
Academy at the county tech-
nical institute. The agreement
runs through June 30, 2008.
Tech ed agreement
The board adopted an
agreement among several
community colleges and
school districts in an effort to
provide a seamless process
for high school and adult
technical students to contin-
ue their education at the tech-
nical center and community
college level.
Gulf Coast
Marine Institute
The board adopted 4n
at ndmtttomth lesfnrt
Gul Coa ia n rIlnstin ,,
I on-Sbpt.l' hfs Ihird arnT&hd-
ment to the lease agreement
extends by one year the lease
with Associated Marine
Institute Inc. for use as Gulf


Coast Marine Institute (an
alternative school). The lease
will expire Sept. 3, 2008.
Bright Futures
The board adopted an
agreement with Bright Fu-
tures Learning Inc. to provide
small group tutoring services
to eligible students attending
Title I schools not meeting
Adequate Yearly Progress
under federal law.
Tutoring sessions will take
place in community centers


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Compiled by Staff Writer
Courtney Linn


'Lunch bonus' questioned


BY GREG GILES
NEWS EDITOR

Shirley Brown didn't get
any support from fellow
members of the Sarasota
County School Board Sept. 4
when she tried to secure a
last-minute amendment to
14 performance goals they
were adopting for Superin-
tendent Gary Norris.
Her mo-
tion to amend
a finance-re-
lated goal di-
ed for lack ofa
second. .
Brown's s 4 -
beef: She dis-
agreed with
the idea of
granting a bo- Norris
nus based on
the number of
hot lunches served.,
Goal No. 14 has two parts.
One of them grants a bonus of
$444.61 for reaching this goal:
serving 18 or more lunch
meals per labor hour.
The other is securing a $1
million equivalent in saving
through "energy cost avoid-
ance."
Instead, Brown wanted to
beef up the finance goals.
She offered a motion to
replace the "lunch" bonus
with language to ensure at
least 7.5 percent of the budget
remains in the district's sav-
ings account, and that capital
fund transfers be reduced by


$5 million.
But fellow board members
said that's their responsibility,
since the board adopts the
budget.
Besides, they said, board
members shouldn't reward
the superintendent for carry-
ing out their duties.
The fund .balance is al-
ready set in board policy, and
the board previously directed
Norris to rely
less on capital
fund transfers
to boost its
operating
budget, it was
] noted.
n a Nine of the
adopted goals
are based on
Brown improved
reading, math
and science
scores by grade level (elemen-
tary, middle, and high school)
within a series of ethnic sub-
groups (all, white, African-
American and Hispanic).
Three address the gradua-
tion/dropout rate and truan-
cy for the same subgroups,
while two address business
and finance operations.
The performance goals will
be used to determine Norris's
raise, up to 7 percent. If Norris
meets all the goals, it results
in a bonus of $12,449.
Norris's current salary and
benefits package is around
$270,000 annually
ggiles@venicegondolier.com


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Phase 2.

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SVenice HealthPark
Lions Club Community Room
1283 Jacaranda Blvd., Venice
Reservations are required
Call for available time slots
486-6925


Phase 1: September 19 Starting at 3:30 p.m.
PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Blood Test

Phase 2: September 26 Starting at 5:30 p.m.
DRE (Digital Rectal Exam)

Because this is a free service, those who are currently under the care of a urologist or have been diagnosed
with carcinoma of the prostate are not eligible for the screening.

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tive."

Declining enrollment
In every school category -
high school, middle, elemen-
tary, charter school, alterna-
tive school, and "other"
(including Pine View) -
enrollment declined.
High schools saw the
smallest decline 36 stu-
dents districtwide, down to
11,606.
Sarasota High declined by
130 students while Booker
High was down 64.
North Port High School
showed 41 additional stu-
dents.
Venice High was the
biggest surprise, with an
additional 129 students, to
2,135 this year.
Laurel Nokomis School
went up two students to
1,153.
Pine View came in at 40
below projections to 2,221.
Sarasota County Technical
Institute lost a whopping 203


students, coming in at 357.
Last year SCTI's enrollment
was 624; the district antici-
pated 560. The school is being
remodeled.
Venice Middle had 27
fewer students (873) than the
district projected (900).
Elementary schools saw
the steepest decline 359
fewer students than antici-
pated districtwide.
Venice Elementary went
from a projected 645 pupils to
617.
Garden Elementary showed
37 fewer students, enrolling
613.
Englewood Elementary
came in at 431 pupils, seven
fewer than the anticipated
enrollment.
In North Port, the two
largest elementary schools in
the county saw their pupil
count increase.
Lamarque had more stu-
dents than this time last year,
but fewer than the district
anticipated, down 18 stu-
dents to 1,104.


SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL EXODUS
2006-07 enrollment 2007-08 projection 2007-08 10-day count

High schools 11,730 11,642 11,606
Middle schools 7,197 7,207 7,140
Elementary 16,806 17,137 16,778
Other schools 4,644 4,549 4,314
(includes Pine View, Laurel Nokomis, Sarasota County Technical Institute)
Charter schools 2,201 2,411 2,323
Alternative schools 112 241 119
Totals 42,690 43,187 42,280
Source: Sarasota County School Board


Toledo Blade grew by near-
ly 170 students to 1,548,
exceeding district projections
by 30 students.
In North County, Gocio
Elementary gained an unex-
pected 89 students, while
Tuttle Elementary went down
72 students.

Charter schools hit
Even charter schools,
which have been growing
faster than other public


schools, had fewer students
show up at the door.
The county's 10-day count
showed 2,323 pupils entered
charter schools, 88 fewer than
expected.
Venice's Student Leader-
ship Academy is down 25 to
239; Island Village Mon-
tessori School had 65 fewer
pupils at 320; and Island
Village Montessori Middle
School was down 27, to 73
students.


The up side of down
The decline in enrollment
wasn't all bad news.
Fewer students were en-
rolled in alternative schools.
The schools serve struggling
students, many of whom
have deferred expulsions.
Last year the district en-
rolled 112 students in alterna-
tive schools. Venice's Gulf
Coast Marine Institute
showed four fewer than
expected, for an enrollment of


CITY NOTES


Leave utility pipes and wires.
markers alone pipes and wires.
The locations of the utili-

With various construction ties are marked with small
projects taking place in flags or paint in the public
Venice, there are numerous right of way or easement
small flags marking under- where the utilities are locat-
ground utility lines placed in ed. Some of the utility ease-
the ground to prevent dig- ments appear to be on pri-
ging or disturbing existing vate property.


To prevent loss of ser-
vices, no digging should
take place within 2 feet of
these utility location mark-
ers.
It is unlawful to remove
these markers. Once the
work is completed in the
area, the contractors will


remove the flags.
The flags or paint are
color coded to show what
type of utility is buried in the
area.
Green: sewer lines
Purple: reuse or reclaimed
irrigation water pipes
Blue: potable water pipes


Orange: communications
cables or conduit
Yellow: gas, oil or petroleum
Red: electric lines, cable or
conduit
Pink: temporary survey
markings
White: proposed excavation
site


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30 students.
The district anticipated
241 this year, but only 119
showed up.
That's less than half, but it's
still early in the school year.
On Sept. 4 the Sarasota
County School Board acted
on a dozen expulsion cases.
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Casey told the clerk to call
9-1-1, and the clerk told her to
go into the restroom and'lock
the door.
Dorsey then came into the
store, tried to get into the
restroom and started yelling.
When Dorsey realized the
clerk was calling 9-1-1, he fled
from the store.
Dorsey was later located
and arrested by deputies at
Destiny Lane and Coyote
Drive, Venice.


NOTICE OF ACTION

NOTICE OF ACTION
BEFORE THE
BOARD OF
NURSING
IN RE: The license to
practice nursing of
Virginia Ann Smidey, L.P.N.
2489 Breakwater Circle
Sarasota, Florida 34231
; Case No. 2007-09702
License No.: 5167256
The Department of Health has
filed an Administrative Com-
plaint against you, a copy of
which may be obtained by con-
tacting, Megan M. Blancho,
Assistant General Counsel,
Prosecution Services Unit,
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin
#C65, Tallahassee Florida
32399-3265, (850)-245-4640.
If no contact has been made by
you concerning the above by
O bhar 12 2007. th math te


of the Ad
will be p
meeting
Ing in an
In accor
cans wit
sons nee
modation
proceed
Indlvidua
this notice
days pria
the addre
Telephone
800-955
955-877
Service.
PUBUSH
SEPTEMI
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IN RE: Th
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1034 25
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NOTICE OF AUCTION
PUBLIC VEHICLE AUCTION
The following vehicle/vessel(s) will
be auctionedfor unpaid towing and
storage charges only per FS
713.78. Vehicle @ Flagship Tow-
ing & Automotive, LLC, 106
Corporation Way, Unit 11,
Venice.
On 09/27/07 @ 10:00 AM, at the
above address.
- 1992 BUICK, 4DR,
VIN #1G4HP53L3NH455852
PUBLISH: September 7, 2007

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIR-
CUIT IN AND FOR SARASOTA
COUNTY FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: Estate of
PATRICIA A. KACEL,
Deceased.
FRIe No: 2007-CP-9707-SC


administrative Complaint NOTICE TO CREDITORS
resented at an ensuing The administration of the estate of
of the Board of Nurs- PATRICIA A. KACEL, deceased,
informal proceeding. File Number 2007-CP-9707-
SC, is pending in the Circuit Court
dance with the Ameri- for SARASOTA County, Florida,
h Disabilities Act, per- Probate Division, the address of
ding a special accom- which is 4000 South TamiamI
n to participate in this Trail, Venice FL 34293. The
ing should contact the names and addresses of the Per-
al or agency sending sonal Representative and the Per-
ce not later than seven sonal Representative's attorney are
or to the proceeding at set forth below.
ass given on the notice. All creditors of the decedent and
ie: (850)-245-4640, 1- other persons having claims or
-8771 (TDD) or 1-800- demands against decedent's
0(V), via florida Relay estate, including unmatured, con-
tingent or unliquidated claims, on
whom a copy of this notice is
served, must file their claims with
BER 7, 2007 this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF
BER 14, 2007 THREE MONTHS AFTER THE
BER 21, 2007 DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
BER 28, 2007 TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER-
TICE OF ACTION VICE OF A COPY OF THIS
1TICE OF ACTION NOTICE ON THEM.
BEFORE THE All other creditors of the decedent
BOARD OF Tand persons having claims or
BOARD OF demands against the decedent's
NURSING estate must file their claims with
this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS
ie license to AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
actice nursing of PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL OBJECTIONS NOT SO
M. Thomas, C.N.A. FILED WILL BE FOREVER
ith Street BARRED.
Florida 34234 The date of the first publication
Case No. 2007-02721 of this notice is August 31,
Case No. 2007-02721 2007.


License No.: C.N.A. 21888


Personal Representative:
AVLYSIA N KACEL


NOTICE TO CREDITORS
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN THE LATER OF 3
MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF
THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's estate
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITH-
IN THE TIME PERIODS SET
FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF
THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE,
ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2)
YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE
DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH
IS BARRED. -
The date of first publication of
this notice Is AUGUST 31, 2007.
Personal Representative:
ALTA CHUPP
3424 Hacienda St
Sarasota, FL 34237
H. Greg Lee
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Florida Bar No. 351301
H. GREG LEE, P.A.
2014 Fourth Street
Sarasota, Florida 34237
Telephone: (941)-954-0067
PUBLISH: AUGUST 31, SEP-
TEMBER 7, 2007


NOTICE TO CREDITORS
VERA W. BENDER, died April 2,
2007, a resident of SARASOTA
COUNTY, Florida. She was the
Grantor of the Joseph P. Bender
and Vera W. Bender Revocable
Trust dated August 16, 1993.
The name and address of the
Trustee of said Trust are is forth
below.
All creditors of said decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against said decedent,
which person or persons seek to
recover from Trust, and on whom a
copy of this Notice is served within
three months after the date of the
first publication of this Notice, must
serve their written statement of
claim with the Trustee WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE
OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE
DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY
OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.


hT D t f H l h
.
h


,.e Depar.ment of Heath has 410 Kenwood Ave.
filed an Administrative Com- Nokomis, FL 34275 All other creditors of the decedent
plaint against you, a copy of and persons having claims or
which may be obtainedby con- W. GRADY HUIE, ESQUIRE demands against said decedent
tacting, Jennifer KIm, Ass stant 143 East Miami Avenue and the decedent's Trust must
General Counsel, Prosecution Venice, FL 34285 serve their claims and demands
Services Unit, 4052 Bald (941) 488-8551 with the Trustee WITHITHREE
Sw Ran tl TsII,. (9411 48.8-8551 .with the Trustee WITHIN THREE


NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of
CATHERINE A. SEKZER, a/k/a
CATHERINE ANN SEKZER, a/k/a
CATHERINE SEKZER WEIGEL,
deceased, File Number 2007-
CP-008932-NC is pending in the
Circuit Court for SARASOTA Coun-
ty, Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which is P.O. Box
3079, Sarasota, Florida 34230-
3079. The name and address of
the Personal representative and the
Personal Representative's attorney
are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and
other persons having claims or
demands against decedent's
estate, including unmatured, con-
tingent or unliquidated claims, on
whom a copy of the notice is
served must file their claims with
this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF
THREE MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIR-
TY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF
SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent
and persons having claims or
demands against the decedent's
estate, including unmatured, con-
tingent and unliquidated claims,
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI-
CATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND
OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED
WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME
PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE,
ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2)
YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE
DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH
IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication of
this Notice is August 31, 2007.
Personal Representative:
Stacey Sekzer Ruiz
55 Underhlll Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11238
Attorney for
Personal Representative:
Katherine P WalTer
Florida Bar No. 0873411
Mizell Law Firm, P.A..
307 East Marion Avenue
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
Telephone: (941)-575-9291
PUBLISH: August 31, September
7, 2007
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
IN RE: ESTATE OF
RUTH PAGE STEINES,
Deceased,
File No. 2007-CP-0010048-NC


haee Florida 32399-3265 L Bar No. 19 4 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS
asse Florida50)-24 32399-3265-4640 Attorney for Personal THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF The administration of the Testate
(850245-4640. Representative THIS NOTICE. Estate of RUTH PAGE STEINES,
If no contact has been made by PUBSH: Augut 31, September Deceased, File Number 2007-
you concerning the above by 7, 2007 Florida Statute 737.3057 requires CP-0010048-NC, is pending in
October 12, 2007, the matter IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR the claim or demand to be served the Circuit Court for Sarasota
of the Administrative Complaint SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA on the Trustee by any form of mail County, Florida, the address of
will be presented at an ensuing PROBATE DMSION requiring a signed receipt. which is 2000 Main Street, Sara-
meeting of the Board of Nurs- sota, Florida 34237. The names
Ing In an Informal proceeding. IN RE: ESTATE OF, ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS and addresses of the Personal Rep-
MAGDALENA MILLER, NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREV- resentative and the Personal Repre-
In accordance with the Ameri- ER BARRED. sentative's attorney are set forth
cans with Disabilities Act, per- Deceased. below.
sons needing a special accom- The date of the first publication of ALL CREDITORS ARE NOTIFIED
modation to participate in this File No. 2007-CP-008730-NC this Notice is September 7, THAT:
proceeding should contact the Probate Division 2007. All creditors of the decedent and
Individual or agency sending Trustee: other persons having claims or
this notice not later than seven NOTICE TO CREDITORS Joseph M. Bender demands against the decedent's
days prior to the proceeding at The administration of the estate of 121 E Robindale Rd estate are required to and must file
the address given on the notice. MAGDALENA MILLER, deceased, Las Vegas, NV 89123 their claims) with this Court within
Telephone: (8501-245-4640, 1- whose date of death was MAY 17, Tele: (702)-808-7016 three (3) months of the date of the
800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800- 2007, File Number 2007-CP- first publication of this notice or, as
955-8770(V), via Florida Relay 008730-NC, is pending in the Cir- PUBUSH: September 7,14, 2007 to any creditors or persons served
Service, cult Court for Sarasota County, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR with a copy of this notice, the cred-
Florida, Probate Division, the SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA itor or person served must file their
PUBLISH: address of which is P.O. Box PROBATE DIVISION claim no later than thirty (30) days
SEPTEMBER 7, 2007 3079, SARASOTA, FL 34230- after the date of service on the
SEPTEMBER 14, 2007 3079. The names and addresses IN RE: ESTATE OF creditor.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2007 of the personal representative and CATHERINE A. SEKZER, ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2007 the personal representative's attor- a/k/a CATHERINE ANN SEKZER, NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREV-
ney are set forth below. a/k/a CATHERINSEER GEL ER BARRED.
All creditors of the decedent and Deceased. THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLI-
Advertise in other persons having claims or CATION OF THIS NOTICE IS
demands against decedent's File No. 2007-CP-008932-NC SEPTEMBER 7, 2007.
The estate, on whom a copy of this
ClaSSlfieds! notice is required to be served NOTICE TO CREDITORS Attorney and Personal
ClassfiedsRepresentative:


NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RANDALL C. CONCELLO, ESQ.
P. 0. BOX 243
Sarasota, Florida 34230
Tele: (941)-955-1591
Fax: (941)-351-2259
FBN 0126661
PUBLISH: September 7, 14, 2007

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
CSARASOTA COUNTY


NOTICE OF SALE OTHER NOTICES
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Case No.2007-CA-10353-NC,
THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL for the purpose of obtaining a final
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR order of forfeiture as to the above
SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA described property upon producing
due proof that same was, used in
Case No: 2007-CC-003570-SC violation of Florida laws dealing with
contraband, pursuant to the Florida
PLAINTIFF(S) Contraband Forfeiture Act, Sec-
SARASOTA COMMONS, LTD, A tions 932.701-707, Florida
FLORIDA PARTNERSHIP, Statutes.
vs.


OTHER NOTICES OTHER NOTICES


$3,010.00 in U.S. Currency
Case. No: 2007-CA-913-NC
Judge: Division "A"
NOTICE OF ACTION
ITO: ASHANTI D. ROUNDTREE
JARROD M. CANNON
RANDALL J. HOLLOMAN
UNKNOWN ADDRESS


NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
PROCEEDINGS
TO: All Persons or entities having
or claiming to have any right, title
or interest in the following property:
.$744.00 in U.S. Currency
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that
the Sarasota County Sheriff's


FLORIDA DEFENDANTS) KURT A. HOFFMAN, ESQUIRE Office seized the described proper-
PROBATE DIVISION SARASOTA BAGEL CAFE. LLC. ; General Counsel ,-1.1 AE HEIRE&i, iFiLirjiTel 51j.. t9 bn JULY 19 2007 ,r, Sarasota
Sarasota County ,:h.:.,', rl,: i:. -r, i',. a *,,,: ir,. County, Floinaa. A I.:.,,li.furI .:,
i.if. EETtT n NOTICE OF ACTION Sheriffs Office ,t de.:red curr,,.:1't. w, iplint hts b,--s iiia- r. then 'rcbti-
EILEEN B. WALTZER, Post Office Box 4115 r :,. r i.u..r, rn :n.., Court Twelfth Judicial Circuit, in and
Deceased. TO: SARASOTA BAGEL CAFE, Sarasota, Florida 34230 You are required to file your written for Sarasota County, Florida, being
LLC: Telephone (941) 861-4059 defenses with the Clerk of the Case No.2007-CA-10354-NC,
File No: 2007-CP-10211-SC (941) 861-5800 Court, 2000 Main Street, Sarasota, for the purpose of obtaining a final
Probate Division YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action FL 34237, and to serve a copy of order of forfeiture as to the above
for a distress writ on the following PUBLISH: September 7,14, 2007 those defenses on or before the described property upon producing
NOTICE TO CREDITORS property in Sarasota County, Flori- 8th day of October, 2007, on due proof that same was used in
The administration of the estate of da: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Kurt A. Hoffman, Esquire, Post violation of Florida laws dealing with
EILEEN B. WALTZER, deceased, THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL Office Box 4115, Sarasota, FL contraband, pursuant to the Florida
whose date of death was August All property of SARASOTA BAGEL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR THE 34230-4115. Failure to file your Contraband Forfeiture Act, Sec-
2, 2007, is pending in the Circuit CAFE, LLC IN 935 North Beneva COUNTY OF SARASOTA defenses will result in a default tions 932.701-707, Florida
Court for Sarasota County, Flori- Road, Suite 701, Sarasota, FL STATE OF FLORIDA being entered against you. Statutes.
da, Probate Division, the address 34232, including, but not limited WITNESSED by hand and the Seal
of which is P.O. Box 3079, Sara- to, all furniture fixtures and equip- IN RE: of the Court on this 28th day of KURT A. HOFFMAN, ESQUIRE
sota, Florida 34230-3079. The ment used in the operation of a FORFEITURE OF: August, 2007. General Counsel
names and addresses bf the per- bagel shop. $1,405.00 in U.S. Currency and Sarasota County
sonal representative and the per- $161.00 in U.S. Currency KAREN RUSHING Sheriff's Office
sonal representative's attorney are has been filed against you and you Clerk of Circuit Court Post Office Box 4115
set forth below, are required to serve a copy of Case. No: 2007-CA-5418-NC By: DeeAn Ford Sarasota, Florida 34230
All creditors of the debedent and your written defenses, if any, to it Judge: Division "A" Deputy Clerk Telephone (941) 861-4059
other persons having claims or on Robert N. Harrison, the plain- (941) 861-5800
demands against decedent's estate tiff's attorney, whose address is NOTICE OF ACTION PUBLISH:
on whom a copy of this notice is 825 Tamiami Trail S., Suite 2, SEPTEMBER 7, 2007 PUBLISH: September 7,14,2007
required to be served must file their Venice, Florida 34285, on or TO: ERICK STUCKEY SEPTEMBER 14, 2007
claims with this court WITHIN THE before October 2, 2007, and file TISHA N. HENLEY SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER the original with the clerk of this UNKNOWN ADDRESS SEPTEMBER 28, 2007 NOTICE
THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLI- court either before-service on the
CATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30plaintiff's attorney or immediately YOU ARE HEREBY NOTFIED that an OTICE OF FORFEITURE This ad shall serve as legal noti-
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER. thereafter; otherwise a default will action has been filed against the effective on or around October
VICE OF A COPY OF THIS be entered againstyoufortherelief above described cur ency by the TO: All Persons or entities having 1, 2007, for Comcast Cable
NOTICE ON THEM. demanded in the complaint or peti- Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
All other creditors of the decedent tion. You are required to file your written or claiming to have any right, title customers In digital areas of
and other persons having claims or defenses with the Clerk of the or interesting the following pr otte Counties
demands against decedent's estate Dated on: AUGUST 29, 2007 Court, 2000 Main Street, Sarasota, S744.00 in U.S. Currency
must file their claims with this court FL 34237, and to serve a copy of currency The PPV Barker (channel 500)
WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE KAREN E. RUSHING those- defenses on or before the YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that will be removed.
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT 8th day October, 2007, on Kurt the Sarasota County Sheriff's ll be removed.
ALON OF THIS NOTICE. LED Deputy ClerkThomas A Hoffman, Esquire, Post Office seized the described proper- The duplicate feeds of INDE-
ALL CLAIM S NOT SO FILED Deputy Clerk Office Box 4115, Sarasota, FL ty on JULY 20, 2007 in Sarasota MAND 1 & 2 (channels 197 &
WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET 34230-4115. Failure to file your un da.A forfeiture o 198) will be removed. The pri-
FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF PUBLISH: County, Florida. A forfeiture com- wll be removT hepri-
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PUBLIC NOTICE FOR BUDGET
Pursuant to Article V, Section 5.06, Venice City Charter, notice
is hereby given that the Venice City Council will hold the first of
two public hearings on the 2007-2008 proposed budget and
millage rate at 5:01 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2007.
The second and final public hearing will be held at 5:01 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 to make a final decision on the
2007-2008 budget and millage rate. Both public hearings will
be held in City Hall, Council Chambers, 401 West Venice
Avenue, Venice, Florida.
The public attending may provide oral comments and ask ques-
tions regarding the proposed city budget. Written comments
and questions submitted to the City Clerk at the above address
will be heard and considered.
The proposed budget Is available for inspection at the City
Clerk's office, City Hall, 401 W. Venice Avenue, Venice, Florida.
This hearing will not be recorded by a certified court reporter.
if any person decides to appeal any matter considered at this
meeting, a record of the proceedings will be needed. For such
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notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Venice,
Florida will hold a public hearing at 2:30 p.m., or shortly there-
after, on September 11, 2007, in Council Chambers, City Hall,
401 West Venice Avenue, Venice, Florida.
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concerning property along E. Laurel Road where Fire Station
No. 3 has been constructed.
The easement is available for public Inspection at the City
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Panel agrees on county's economic future


The invited panel from
diverse sectors of busi-
ness, academia and
research agreed
Sarasota County's eco-
nomic health depends
on construction,
tourism and patience.

BY STEVEN J. SMITH
STAFF WRITER

It all comes.down to con-
struction, tourism ... and
patience.
That was the fairly unani-
mous verdict from a six-
member panel Wednesday at
a discussion before the
Tourism and Economic De-
velopment Board on the
immediate economic future
of Sarasota County.
Don Grimes, a business
professor at the University of
Michigan, said, "The only
country that's having eco-
nomic difficulty is the (U.S.).
And-that difficulty is centered
in the housing industry."
He said the slowdown in
new construction will signifi-
cantly affect Florida and
Sarasota County over the next
three years. In the long run,
however, this will be a "good
place to be," he said, due
mainly to baby boomers retir-
ing here.
Henry Rodriguez of Enter-
prise Florida agreed.
"There's going to be a
tremendous amount of pain
over the next 12 months to
three years," said Rodriguez, a
developer in Osprey "But we
will roar back, because we are
a destination
location."
John Saputo,
Gold Coast
Eagle Beer
distributor,
said the area
will "bleed for
several years."
"We've got
Rodriguez two things
going for. us
- tourism and home-build-
ing and they're both in the
tank right now," Saputo said.
Perspectives
John Ploschek of SunTrust
Bank concurred, but said the
current economic downturn
"is not a deal killer."
"Nobody at the Federal
Reserve wants to unravel two
decades of inflation-fighting
and lower rates too low, too
quickly," Ploschek added.


Dr. Walter Klages, Presi-
dent of Research Data Serv-
ices Inc., hammered away at
the need to promote and
develop tourism in Sarasota
County.
"Tourism pays a lot of
taxes," Klages said. "Almost 30


percent of retail tax receipts
are directly or indirectly
(related) to tourism spend-
ing."
After the discussion, Coun-
ty Commissioners Shannon
Staub and Joe Barbetta agreed
the panel had given everyone a


reality check.
"Overall, we had a lot of
different perspectives and
some good suggestions,"
Staub said. "And the fact is,
nobody said this current
downturn is the end of the
world."


"We have to look at
tourism as economic
development."
Joe Barbetta,
Sarasota County


"We have to continue to
realize that for every dollar we
put toward tourism, we get
two, three, maybe even four
dollars back," Barbetta said.
"We have to look at tourism
as economic development."
ssmith@sun-herald.com


Mark Chait of the Ben-
derson Group cautioned, "We
aren't doing the things we
need to do to retain business-
es. It's too late after they tell
you they're leaving to offer tax
incentives or low-cost loans."


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PUBLISHER
ROBERT A. VEDDER
PHONE: (941) 207-1000
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OPINION


EDITOR
BOB MUDGE
phone: (941) 207-1101
FAX: (941) 484-8460
bmudge@venicegondolier.com


OUR VIEW


Sarasota County leading the way in healthy practices


With the adoption of a strong fertiliz-
er ordinance, Sarasota County
commissioners have set a high
standard for other Florida counties.
Charlotte, Manatee and DeSoto counties
should consider getting on board. The issue
may be of particular importance to commu-
nities in the Peace River Watershed Plan.
The new ordinance is designed to control
manmade pollution that degrades our
waterways. The residues of fertilizers that
make our lawns so green wash off into rivers,
canals and the Gulf, damaging the coastal
ecosystem we rely on and enjoy.
We may see the effects in extended peri-
ods of red tide or in greater growth of algae
and vegetation that clog the waterways. It is
of particular interest for maintaining drink-
ing water quality and for protecting the
water used for recreation.


The ordinance would:
Limit the amount of nitrogen fertilizer
that can be applied annually.
Establish a 6-foot, low-maintenance
zone next to ponds, streams, canals and wet-
lands where fertilizing, watering and mow-
ing would be restricted.
Establish a no-fertilizing zone within 10
feet of any body of water.
Limit the amount of phosphorus that
can be put down each application and each
year.
Require training for professionals.
Set fines for violations.
These regulations meet or exceed indus-
try standards, a point of contention with
businesses that provide fertilization services.
We understand their preference for self-reg-
ulation, but we think the public benefit from
a stronger law outweighs any urge to leave


the matter in industry hands.
Enforcement remains a big question. As
we've seen with watering ordinances, it's
much easier to enact an ordinance than it is
to get people to comply with it, especially
with the reality of staffing cuts for enforce-
ment officials.
But this a strong step forward. And the
primary impact may be educational.
"I think the real significance of the ordi-
nance is to get people to realize there is a
cause and effect with the way fertilizers and
pesticides are applied and how it affects oui
environment," County Commissioner Paul
Mercier said.
Sarasota's ordinance was patterned after a
law passed in March in the city of Sanibel.
Robert Louflin, Sanibel's natural resources
director, said the ordinance has not yet been
implemented on the island, but the city was


working on developing educational materi-
als.
And, so far, there has been no local resis-
tance.
"We've had significant issues with algae,
and people recognize that too-many nutri-
ents in the water can be harmful," Louflin
said.
Charlotte County is currently considering
fertilizer regulations, looking at Sarasota
County as a possible model, said Charlotte
County Attorney Janette Knowlton.
The discussions are in the early stages,
however. County commissioners will hold
initial roundtable discussions on the matter
in October or November.
The Sarasota County's ordinance may not
fit perfectly for Charlotte, but it's an excellent
starting point for its neighbor to the south
and the rest of the state.


ACLU versus Moses


MARY KAY RUPPEL
COLUMNIST


Although the First Amend-
ment does not demand a wall
of separation between church
and state, the American Civil
Liberties Union, our No. 1
religious censor, has a war
chest of more than $198 mil-
lion and an army of more
than 2,000 lawyers insisting
that it does.
The Ten Commandments
displayed on the Texas state
capitol building incensed a
group of atheists who sued for
its removal because it "of-
fended" them.
It amazes me that 10 rules
of moral conduct would
offend anyone.
Why did God choose Mo-
ses to deliver these rules of
law to the people? Moses was
born an Israelite and raised in
the tradition of the Egyptians.
However, God chose Moses to
deliver the people out of
Egypt into the promised land.
He was a leader and a
mediator. He was also a
human being and a sinner. He
wrestled with his emotions,
struggled with his calling and
once even killed, a man in
anger. Yet, God chose this
man.
Why is the ACLU picking
on the likes of Moses and the
Ten Commandments? It is
obvious that it is dedicated to
the cause of stripping from
the United States every trace
of religion.
However, I do not attribute
such lofty liberal goals to this
group, oh no way. I can assure
you that what it really hates is
when institutions being ha-
rassed by it simply place a
shroud over purported "reli-
gious" displays and hope that
the ACLU will go away.
So, please let us not delude
ourselves into thinking the
ACLU is protecting us in
enjoying our First Amend-
ment rights. It's the money,
stupid.'
If the ACLU successfully
eliminates the original Ten


Commandments, it will write
its own version:
1. We are your lord and god
and you shall have no other
gods before you.
2. Only images and replicas
of nonoffending nonentities
will be allowed on govern-
ment properties.
3. Take our name in vain
and we will sue you.
4. Remember to keep holy
only nonoffending, innocu-
ous holidays that hold no
meaning for anyone.
5. Thou shalt honor your
father and father and your
mother and mother.
6. Thou shalt not kill unless
you have a good lawyer.
7. Thou shalt not commit
adultery unless you have a
competent abortionist.
8. Thou shalt not steal
unless it's a manger frpm,
someone's frontlawn.
9. thou shalt not lie about
your neighbor. We will do it
for you.
10. Thou shalt not covet
your neighbor's house or wife.
We will get them for you by
legal manipulation.
If the ACLU eventually
wins a U.S. Supreme Court
case that bans the display of
religious language on govern-
ment property, even histori-
cally significant inscriptions
such as Abe Lincoln's Second
Inaugural Address at the
Lincoln Memorial in Wash-
ington, D.C., because of its
many allusions to God and
scripture, could be "edited" to
remove those "offensive"
words. Isn't that terribly sad?
We must become vigilant
in protecting our values from
destruction by radical ex-
tremists. We need to get be-
hind our government institu-
tions in their battles against
the ACLU.
In the hundreds of cases it
filed in the past decade, the
ACLU has lost nearly three of
every four. Even so, if we be-
come complacent, the ACLU
is far closer than anyone real-
izes in cleansing America's
public recognition of its his-
toric Judeo-Christian roots.
The "holidays" will soon be
upon us. Let's rev up for the
battles ahead.
Amen!

Mary Kay Ruppel is a
Venice resident and has been
a frequent contributor to
other publications. She writes
a regular column for this
page.


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United, we are all stronger


Editor:
It is an honor to be the 2007-08 campaign chair for the
United Way of South Sarasota Cointy.
I believe that the more one invests in one's community, the
more one will gain from one's community. Living, working and
raising a family here allows me many opportunities to con-
tribute. With a diverse array of work and family activities, I see
where there are individuals who have many unmet needs. The
United Way allows me to focus on helping many different orga-
nizations, instead of one at a time.
In our current economy, it is of utmost importance for the
residents of Venice, Nokomis, Osprey, Laurel, Englewood and
North Port to support one another to work together to have
a healthy economy by doing business with one another and a
healthy community by taking care of each other.
Many people are seeking assistance for the first time.
Community organizations need additional support due to
increased needs.
Now is the time when we need to come together. In this time
of need, we can afford no distractions. We need to focus and be
there for one another.
By supporting this year's United Way Campaign, you will be
investing in the most valuable asset we have in our area. It is
not our beaches our most valuable asset is people, the life
blood of who we are and where we are headed. Together we are
strongest.
Through the United Way your contribution has the most
impact. Please join me and contribute to the success of this
year's campaign.
Your contribution will ensure that the work of the 29 South
County United Way agencies and their 44 programs will be able
to continue. In return we will continue to live in the beautiful,
safe and nurturing place we have come to love.

Melinda Mudge
2007-08 Campaign Chair
United Way of South Sarasota Campaign Chair

EDITOR'S NOTE: To make a contribution to the South Sarasota
County United Way, call 408-0595 or visit www.uwssc.org.


Ending a mistake
isn't surrender
Editor:
Bush and company (which
is shrinking by the day) never
cease to disgust me with their
arrogance. He's now using
disabled Iraq vets to push his
propaganda
"Surrender is not an op-
tion"; "victory is our only


option" hogwash! It's not
"surrender," George, it's hav-
ing the guts to admit you
screwed up and it's time to
stop this slaughter of our
young men and women. Who
the hell would you surrender
to?
Declare victory by defeat-
ing an occupation. That's
what it is.
There has to be a recogniz-


able enemy (like a country) to
have a war. This whole cha-
rade insults a reasonably
intelligent person's very intel-
ligence.
That's as bad as a five-year
newcomer from Jersey wanti-
ng to straighten out our city


and oend it to his c
No mention of his c:
ernmental experie
possible that he has


Promises, prom
Editor:
I just want to say
erty taxes don't look
are going to be lowe
All they do is
promise, promise, 1
end we still have to ]
more.
PS. And more h
going up for sale; it's

Jose


Nothing but reru
Editor:
We have just wi
rerun of "mission
polished" in the B
secret visit to Iraq.
In a safe location
heavy security me
place, the preside
again attempted to
us that progress
made in Iraq. Be
stage curtain of 1
drama, the killing,
don and corruption
while we continue
this fiasco.
Bush's failure to fa
while pretending
progress is an affron
Americans and Iraqi


suffering and dying because
of his stubborn madness.
When do we say enough is
enough?

Catherine Kimson
Venice


uwn iiing. Where's the loophole?
ivil or gov- Editor:
nce. Is it Alex Forge was hit by a hit-
3none?
and-run driver on Aug. 10.
Jack Aland Because the driver came back
Venice within a "reasonable amount
Sof time" (as per the sheriff's
statement), the driver wasn't
ises charged.
Now, I'm no officer of the
the prop- law, so maybe I'm missing
c like they something. Can somebody
rorfor 2007. find in the following statute
promise, where there is a timeframe a
but in the driver has to fall within in
pay a little order to be charged?
316.027 Crash involving
tomes are death or personal injuries.
s too bad. .(1)(a) The driver of any
vehicle involved in a crash
eph English resulting in injury of any per-
North Port son must immediately stop
the vehicle at the scene of the
uns crash, or as close thereto as
possible, and must remain at
the scene of the crash until he
or she has fulfilled the
ush/Rice requirements of s. 316.062.
Any person who willfully vio-
and with lates this paragraph is guilty
anof a felony of the third degree,
assures in punishable as provided in s.
ent once
convince 775.082, s. 775.083 or s.
c inc 775.084.
1~uii


is ieing
hind the
:he Bush
destruc-
n go on,
to fund

ace reality
there is
it to those
.s who are


So much for justice.
To those who did stop,
thank you.

Mark Paquin
Englewood

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Tired of local factions?


No, I'm not talking about
the math class you hated in
school. I'm talking about the
way our community would be
perceived by a first-time visi-
tor or a new arrival. And these
factions appear to be divisive
in nature.
The "No Growthers" vs.
The Developers; the "CA.VE.
(Citizens Against Virtually
Everything) Dwellers" vs. the,
"Positive Future" group; the
Environmentalists vs. the
"Pave Everything" group; the
city vs. the county.
And the issues: the airport;
the high school, etc. You
would think -that everyone is
against everyone.
Interestingly, all of these
factions have a common goal:
to make the Venice area a bet-
ter place to live, work arid
play.
Now, each group has a dif-
ferent vision of how to ac-
complish this. Some want our
'home to stay just the way it is, .:'
or was. Some believe we need
as much development as pos-
sible to feed our economy.
I believe that most people


who care are somewhere in
between. I limit that to "peo-
ple who care" because I feel
there is a large faction that is
only concerned about their
cloistered life style and their
ability to get into a restaurant.
But that is another issue.
Looking back, this cacoph-
ony of voices has created an
admirable result. The Venice
area is a great place to live.
The beaches, the weather, the
parks, the trails, the arts, the
civic organizations, the peo-
ple all give the Venice area a
unique character that has
evolved as a result of the
engaged people who carry on
this dialogue that shapes and
guides the evolution of our
home.
But what if there were an
organization in which every-
one recognized a common
purpose and choose to put
their differences aside? Wel-
come to Venice Area Beau-
tification Inc.
VABI volunteers are a true
mixed bag, from environ-
mentalists to developers to
environmental developers!
Ever heard of building "green"?
Young, old, retired, career-
ists you name it and we
probably have someone in-
volved at some level.,
No, we do not always agree.
But because we share a com-
mon vision, we have accom-
plished and can accomplish
some pretty amazing things.
Our "poster" example
would be the Venetian Water-
way Park, but there are exam-
ples of VABI's handiwork all
over our community and


there are more in the works:
public art, parks, connectivity,
you name it.
So, how do we do it? How
do we bring folks from all the
various factions together to
make a difference?
One thing is a shared
.vision. Our purpose is to
make the Venice area a more
beautiful place to live, work
and play.
We don't take sides. When
we were asked our opinion of
the potential development at
the airport, our response was
that whatever was decided,
we should maintain the conti-
nuity of the VWP Now, you
can be assured that our vol-
unteers had divergent opin-
ions, but VABI chose to
remain neutral.
Giving credit where credit
is due, it is all about our vol-
unteers. Without the efforts of
our diverse cadre of volun-
teers, VABI could accomplish
nothing.
So if you are tired of fight-
ing in the trenches and would
like to be a part of something
that is moving forward in a
positive direction, contact
Venice Area Beautification
Inc. to find out how you can
be a part of our un-faction.
You can reach us at (941) 207-
VABI or www.vabi.org.
Don Hay is president of
Venice Area Beautification
Inc.


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No life. Speaking of hate, it seems the married people hate
the single people. There's no life here for us singles to speak of.
Married people seem to feel threatened by us, so there's not
much of a life for people here that are single, that's for sure.
Married people who are in gated communities stay socially
within gated communities.


Vote 'em out. I am making
a comment about an article I
read in the other paper con-
cerning the Venice High relo-
cation. I'm very surprised that
the gentleman who wrote the
article was surprised at the
school board's actions. I really
wish the school board had
realized when our superin-
tendent resigned that that
was a good thing for this
county. He has done things
that he wanted to do with
total disregard for any con-
cern for the people or the stu-
dents he represents. I really
hope the people in Sarasota
County wake up. They have to
change all the school board
members and especially the
superintendent. Everybody
thought that Venice High was
going to stay. I've been in this
county all my life, I went to
Venice High and I am just
appalled at what they're doing
and what this gentleman who
is superintendent and his
advisors are trying to do to
our school. Please listen up,
people. Watch closely and


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vote, we get rid of all the
school board members and
the superintendent. I don't
trust this man or the school
board.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The school
board voted Tuesday night to
rebuild VeniceHigh School on its
current site, though there is no
timetable for the project.
Uncapped. This is about
Bob Vedder's column in the
paper on Aug. 19. I commend
that man. It hit the-nail right
on the head. Instead of worry-
ing about the taxes and giving
us that little, stupid break of
$40 to $60, they should go to
Tallahassee and tell them to
forget about the taxes and put
it toward what Charlie Crist
was supposed to have gone
there for put a cap on all
the homeowners insurance.
The insurance companies are
getting away with murder.
They raised mine $1,200.


They're chasing us out of our
houses. We can't afford it. If they
can't come down on my home-
owners, I'm leaving town.
Not ready. I was startled by
the picture of the three chief
officers of the Venice City Fire
Department at a recent fire. I
was a fireman for 25 years in
New York and never saw a
chief officer not ready with
proper gear to back up his
men. You complain about the
lack of manpower, and these
officers did not look like they
were inside the building to
check it out. Their pressed
white shirts and pressed
pants had not even seen in-
side the fire area. Apparently,
they determined action by
outside smoke and flame.
Looks like an elite club rather
than well-paid firefighters
ready for action.
Too long. When is some-
thing going to be done about
the ridiculously long columns
that are supposed to be just
small items in the call-in line?
The gripes are legitimate, but
they don't belong in the col-
umn line. They are way, way
too long. They should be in
the Letters to the Editor.


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Traditional Japanese restaurant opening soon


ROGER BUTTON
BUSINEWS COLUMNIST

The new ,Kumo Japanese
Steak House, 1740 E. Venice
Ave. in the Villa Venezia Plaza,
opens Sept. 13.
Owners Tom Chen, the
sushi chef, and Lily Ren,
manager, have 15 employees.
There are six hibachi tables at
which nine diners watch
hibachi chefs prepare din-
ners. A separate sushi bar
seats 10 with additional
tables for 30 diners.
Kumo hosts seat individu-
als into parties for hibachi


and offer Japanese traditional
birthday party celebrations.
"A lot of children like to
look at the hibachi show,"
said Ren. "They come with
their whole family at week-
ends."
There is a to-go menu and
also a special lunch menu.
Specialty dishes include hi-
bachi grill, sushi, sashimi,
chicken, fish and steak teriya-
ki entrees and tempura
desserts.
Kumo Japanese Family
restaurants operate in Cape
Coral, Jacksonville, Tampa
and NewYork.
Lunch hours are Monday
through Saturday 11 a.m.-
2:30 p.m.; dinner is served
from 4:30 p.m. every day. Call
488-5866.
Shoppes to
open late fall
A Chinese takeout, an
unnamed pack-and-ship store,
the second Firehouse Subs in
Venice and a large, 4,000-
square-footAlltelwireless store


are scheduled to open late fall
in the new Shoppes ofVenice.
It's a 10,421-square-foot
strip mall with six units on
Tamiami Trail south of
Jacaranda Boulevard be-
tween the Hess Station and
Sonic on the outparcel to
Books-A-Million in South
Venice.
Wes Lewis, head of the
retail division of Real Pro-
perty Specialists, developers,
said, "For the remaining units
we would like to have a hair
salon, insurance, a chiroprac-
tor or dentist."
Unit construction is al-
most complete, then it will
take tenants two months to
complete interior build-outs.
Fire delays celebration
It will be a combined cele-
bration for Jolanta Dul,
owner of Applied Massage
Therapy by Jolanta, 245
South Tamiani Trail, when
her business reopens next
week. It was to be her second
anniversary until a fire oc-


curred at a nearby premises
necessitating closure.
Dul offers microvascular
therapy services to improve
circulation, reducing blood
pressure, stress, strain 'and
anxiety for golfer's elbow,
rotator cuff problems, sciati-
ca, lumbar and cervical pain
and, usually, irreversible peri-
pheral neuropathies.
Originally from Poland,
she operated a travel agency
in Worcester, Mass., for five
years before coming to
Venice in 1985. Her daughter,
Monika, is graduating from'
cosmetology school and may
join Dul in business inVenice.
The business is open week-
days by appointment. Call
223-4732.
Hair and nail services
If you're looking to remove
the hair under your arms, on
your face or eyebrows, you
may want to try Angel Spa
Nails, 444 South Tamiami
Trail South in the Sweetbay
Plaza.


This is the second nail,
pedicure and waxing salon
Tom Daw has opened. His first
was in Michigan prior to mov-
ing here almost a year ago.
The salon, which Daw said
has all the newest equipment,
opened a few days ago. Hours
are 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday
through Saturday. Call 484-
7272.
New to MainStreet
Opening Sept. 12 in its new
location is Sandy's Designer'
Clothing, 128 W. Venice Ave.,
in the former Your Look For
Less store.,
The store is double the size
of owner Sandy McGowan's
former Miami Avenue loca-
tion. Look for the new fash-
ions to complement her "gen-
tly worn" clothing and little
girls' dresses. Call 484-9911.
Corvettes in Venice
The largest Corvette show
in South Florida takes place
this Sunday in downtown
Venice, according to Club


Vice President and organizer
John Latta.
Bill Buck Chevrolet spon-
sors this fourth annual event
of the Venice, Fla., Corvettes
Club, which has 160 family
members.
The public is invited to see
300 Corvettes, from a vintage
1954 roadster to new 2007s, at
Centennial Park near the Ga-
zebo between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Starting year five
Welcome to the start of
year five for your Businews
column. Truly amazing is the
volume of business news we
have shared in this column
and accompanying stories.
Venice is certainly a hub of
activity, which we will share
as it expands to meet the
demands of the 21st century
with the growing number of
families and residents who
will call this place home.
Special thanks to my many
business colleagues, infor-
mants and Businews readers.
businews@comcast.net


Farmers market finds new digs


Dining for dollars


BY SUSAN CAIRO
STAFF WRITER


For the past 15 years, the
Saturday morning farmers
market in Centennial Park
was the place to be.
Tourists and visitors were
tempted into the center of
town with selections of fresh-
ly baked breads, rich cheeses,
flowers and an array of farm
vegetables.
But things are about to
change. The good news is the
market is expanding. The
tradeoff is that, starting
Saturday, Sept. 15, it will be
moving onto Miami Avenue
in the parking lot and the
breezeway.
Nancy Trascik, the market's
director, said that to comply
with Florida laws, the pro-
duce market must have a
public restroom available
with hot water. The lavatories
in Centennial Park have cold
water only. Customers had
been using the facilities in the
Venice Center Mall.
Trascik said that arrange-
ment might have been OK
before, and the fact that they
did not have hot water was
overlooked.
"When we we were told to
find another spot, the market
had to move," said Trascik.
The alternative was to
close the market, so Trascik
got together with the city,
Venice MainStreet and the
Venice Area Chamber .of
Commerce to find a new


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sign a contract. Any vendor
interested in participating in
the new farmers market
can call Nancy Trascik at
484-3801. Artists must sell
their own work.


location.
"I am sure no one in the
community would want it to
be closed," Trascik said.
To make the public aware
of the change, there will be
signs in Centennial Park
directing patrons to the new
site.
New look
At the new location the
market will be expanded to
include crafts.
"We are going to turn it
into a full-blown Saturday
morning market," said KC
Quaretti-Lee, executive direc-
tor of Venice MainStreet.
The new market has been
opened up to sell fine arts,
antiques, pottery and pho-
tography.
"It's very exciting for
Venice," she said.
Parking for market patrons
is available on Miami Avenue
as well as Ponce de Leon
Avenue across from SunTrust
Bank.
Another benefit of the


change is the market won't
get bumped out 6f Cen-
tennial Park by downtown
events.
"When the art festivals and
craft fairs were set up in
downtown, the farmers mar-
ket had to close," said
Quaretti-Lee. "Now they will
also be able to reap the bene-
fits of the crowds from the
downtown events."
Change
Jenny Durrstein, a produce
vendor who has sold at the
market since it opened, is
concerned about the move.
"I have been here since the
first day it started and think
that anytime you have a
change, you lose customers,"
said Durrstein.
A lot of her customers walk
to the market, and she is
afraid they may not walk the
extra distance to Miami
Avenue.
Trascik said change is not
easy, but is optimistic loyal
customers will still come to
the market.
"I think it is wonderful that
Jenny has been with the farm-
ers market through thick and
thin," she said. "We are doing
everything to bring the mar-
ket's customers to Miami
Avenue." Trascik said.
"With everyone's help, it
will be bigger and better than
before."


scairo@venicegondolier.com


BIZ BRIEFS


Biz Briefs features notices
of business-related events and
meetings, new hires and pro-
motions, new businesses and
significant professional
awards, honors and achieve-
ments. Submissions should be
e-mailed to bmudge@venice-
gondolier.com.
Chamber calendar
Venice Area Young Pro-
fessionals networking event
-Thursday, Sept. 13, 5:30
p.m., Harmony House, 455
U.S. 41 Bypass (21- to 40-
year-old working profession-
als only).
Wake Up! Venice Wed-
nesday, Sept. 19, 7:45 a.m..
Sunset Lake Villages, 1121
Jacaranda Blvd.
Network Lunch Mon-
day, Sept. 24, noon, Mama
Leone's North, 2300 North
Tamiami Trail, Nokomis; $12
per person, RSVP required.
Call 488-2236.
Business After Five -
Thursday, Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m.,
Loveland Center, 157 South
Havana Road; $4 members,
$8 nonmembers.


VAYP at Oscar Scherer
State Park for National Public
Land Day, Saturday, Sept. 29.
Call Michelle Ryan, 488-2236.
SCORE workshop
SCORE presents its work-
shop, Financing Your Busi-
ness, at the Venice Public
Library, 300 S. Nokomis Ave.,
Sept. 29, from 9:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
This free workshop is for
anyone seeking financial sup-
port for a business. It de-
scribes the sources of debt
and equity financing avail-
able, as well as the informa-
tion necessary to attract these
investors.
Advance registration is
required. Call (941) 955-1029
or visit www.score-suncoast.
org. A reference binder is
available for $25.
Realtors tee it up
The Venice Area Board
of Realtors Golf/Scholarship
Committee is preparing for its
annual Student Scholarship
Fundraiser Golf Tournament,
to be held at the Plantation


Golf & Country Club Friday,
Oct. 12.
Since its inception 20 years
ago, when the event raised
$1,500 for scholarships, to
this year's $19,500, hundreds
of graduating seniors in
the Venice area have been
helped.
The $75 cost includes golf,
beverages while playing, din-
ner and more. Several auction
items will be available to bid
on and lots of door prizes will
be given away.
Registration begins at 11
a.m. with a shotgun start for
the scramble at 12:30 p.m.
Dinner is at 6 p.m. Dinner-
only cost is $25.
Registration forms are
available at the Venice Area
Board of Realtors office. Call
484-0614.
Detert to keynote
Nancy C. Detert, candidate
for the District 23 Florida
Senate seat, will present the
keynote speech at theWomen's
Workshop Sept. 23. CallWendy
Namack at 429-2911 or visit
www.bpwengven.com.


PHOTO COURTESY OF UWSSC
Mary Gonter, United Way of South Sarasota County 2007-08 board president, receives a check for
$1,695 from Mike Pachota of Sharky's On The Pier to benefit the UWSSC's 2007-2008 campaign.
The money is from Sharky's Dine-Out Day.



Join Venice 's Downtowners
Joi "


KC QUARETTI-LEE
COLUMNIST


John Nolen is a'name I have
heard many times since
becoming the director of
Venice MainStreet. It was his
vision of an ideal city, thought-
fully laid out with a beautiful
downtown, that the Brother-
hood of Locomotive Engin-
eers chose for the city of
Venice.
Eighty years later I am
amazed at the foresight of this
man, who continues to have a
daily impact on our lives. The
ideal city he planned out,
with a vibrant and welcoming
city center, is being still
enjoyed by us all today.
Venice MainStreet used
John Nolen's concept of a
friendly downtown area as
the inspiration for the
Downtowners: Venice Main-
Street goodwill ambassadors
who are out on the avenues
every day.
Each Downtowner wears a
white straw hat with Venice
MainStreet on the band and a
white T-shirt with our Gate-
way Arch logo and "I'm a


Downtowner, Venice Main-
Street Ambassador" printed
in red block letters, making
them instantly recognizable.
We have volunteers of all
ages in this program, from
Venice High School students
to longtime Venice residents,
as well as shop owners and
employees of local business-
es. Everyone who is greeted
by the Downtowners thinks
this is a great idea and
extremely helpful.
The Downtowners carry a
bag full of important infor-
mation to hand out free of
charge: the Venice MainStreet
directory; a map with a listing
of all businesses in the down-
town area; a historic walking
tour of the beautiful 1920s
buildings with then-and-now
photos; and a short history of
each building as well as flyers
of upcoming events.
Most important of all is for
each visitor to the downtown
area to be greeted with a
smile and made to feel wel-
come.
An orientation session for
prospective new members of
the Downtowners will be held
Saturday Sept. 22, from 10 to
11:30 a.m. Call the Venice
MainStreet office at 484-6722
and reserve a space so you
too can become a part of this
amazing group. It is great fun
and great exercise too.
In concert: We have sched-
uled Romanza Strings to per-
form a free concert at the
Gazebo in Centennial Park on
Saturday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m.


Don't miss these talented
Jadies; you will be delighted
by their splendid interpreta-
tion of classical and jazz
favorites.
In the market: Since 2004,
the Florida Department
of Agriculture & Consumer
Services has required farmers
markets to have toilet rooms
with hot water available with-
in 300 feet and not separated
by a public thoroughfare.
To bring the Downtown
Farmers Market into compli-
ance, a new location needed to
be found. Saturday, Sept 15, is
the opening date for the new
and expanded Downtown
Farmers Market, which will
now be located at the breeze-
way of Miami Avenue's Bur-
gundy Square and in the park-
ing area behind those buildings
on Ponce de Leon between
Nokomis and Nassau.
You will find lots more
fruits and veggies, even
organic produce, fine arts and
antiques as well as a variety of
breads and cheeses. Signs will
be out early Saturday morn-
ing to help everyone find the
new location.
Sales: The Downtown
Sidewalk Sale is scheduled for
Sept. 14 and 15 from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.; and there will also
be the monthly Flea Market
Saturday on Miami Avenue.

KC Quaretti-Lee is execu-
tive director of Venice
MainStreet. She writes a
monthly column for this
page.













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Charles E. Colvin
L Charles E. "Ed" Col-
vin, 87, of Venice pass-
ed away Wednesday,
Sept. 5, 2007.
He was born in Washing-
ton, D.C., on Oct. 9, 1919. He
came to Venice from District
Heights, Md., in 1974.
He was an aircraft me-
chanic for 15 years working at
Andrews Air Force Base in
Camp Springs, Md. He served
in the Naval Reserves and
retired as a chief petty officer.
He was a member of the Elks
Lodge in Camp Springs, Md.
He was of the Protestant faith.
He was preceded in death
by his wife of 52 years, Helen
Colvin.
Survivors include daugh-
ters Linda Colvin (George


Noyes) of East Falmouth,
Mass., and Diane Snedeker
(Carl) of Stafford, Va.; four
grandchildren, Thomas Alls-
house, Brian Allshouse, Carl
Snedeker, III, and Kelly Sne-
deker; and a great-grand-
child, Dylan Allshouse.
Services: Visitation will be
held for Charles from 2 to 4
p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, at
Farley Funeral Home, Venice
Chapel. Friends may visit
anytime online at www.farley-
funeralhome.com to sign a
guest register book and
extend condolences to the
family.
Contributions: In lieu of
flowers, donations can be
made to TideWell Hospice
and Palliative Care, 5955
Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL


34238.
Joseph Faber
Joseph "Pat" Faber of Ven-
ice died Saturday, Aug. 25,
2007.
He was born June 1, 1947,
inWaynesburg, Pa.
Survivors include his mo-
ther, Mary Nancy Faber; a
niece, Amber Springer Faber;
and a brother, BruceW. Faber,
all of Venice.
Services: A memorial ser-
vice will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 12, at
Epiphany Cathedral in Venice.
Contributions: Memorial
donations may be sent to St.
Jude's Hospital.
Elvin Alden Gulick
Elvin Alden Gulick, 86, for-


merly of Venice, Fla.,
died Tuesday, Sept. 4,
2007, at his residence
in Newnan, Ga.
He was born Feb. 3, 1921,
in Mount Auburn, Iowa, to
the late Mr. Frank Gulick and
Mrs. Pearl Jones Gulick.
Mr. Gulick served in the
Navy and was a veteran of
World War II.
He Was a self-employed
contractor before moving to
Florida where he was an avid
fisherman.
He is survived by his wife,
Adeline Urban Gulick of New-
nan; sons Richard Frank Gu-
lick of Berkeley, Calif., and
Jeffrey Allen (Velma) Gulick of
Newnan; and grandson, Mat-
thew Allen Gulick of Newnan.
Services: The funeral is at 2


p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, in the
chapel of McKoon Funeral
Home, with Dr. Gerald Harris
officiating. Visitation is
Thursday between 6 and 8
p.m. at McKoon Funeral
Home. Condolences may be
sent to the family online at
www.mckoon.com
Contributions: Rather than
flowers, the family respectfully
requests memorial contribu-
tions in his memory to the
Georgia Baptist Children's
Home, P.O. Box 329,
Palmetto, GA 30268.
Michael Burr
Bradley Smidt
Michael Burr Bradley Smidt,
47, of Venice, Fla., passed
away on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007.
He was born on Feb. 7,


1960, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Before moving to Florida,
Michael was a first assistant
director in film and television.
Survivors include his mo-
ther, Renee Valente Smidt;
two sisters, Amy Blount and
Jody Scher; and several nieces
and nephews.
Services: Services will be
private. Farley Funeral Home,
Venice Chapel, is in charge of
arrangements. Friends may
visit anytime online at
www.farleyfuneralhome.com
to sign a guest register book
and extend condolences to
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Venice wins in three.


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hitting them straight


BY TRIPP MILLER
SPORTS EDITOR


Venice High School volley-
ball has stated its case.
Going into Thursday night,
only three Florida volleyball
teams were nationally rank-
ed: Buchholz High School in
Gainesville at 85th, Plant High
School in Tampa at 30th and
Venice at 90th.
The Indians defeated the
85th-ranked Bobcats in three
games Thursday night 25-18,
25-22,25-23. A shakeup in the
rankings should be forthcom-
ing.
"It was a great match,"
Head Coach Brian Wheatley
said. "It was a very hostile
environment, the place was
just a jungle. "Last year's team
probably would have lost that
match. You could definitely
tell we had some seniors on
the court. They've been
through the fire the last four
years, so they know what it's
all about. This is just a good,
senior-laden team."
The Indians were appar-
ently unfazed by the three-
hour bus ride to Gainesville.
Junior Casey Taylor led the
Indians with 20 kills and 13
digs. Sophomore Jillian Allen
followed suit- with five kills
and 10 blocks.
The first two games were
tight, and the seniors showed
their experience by toughing
out the road environment
and pulling away with the
first two wins. During the
third game, the Indians found
themselves trailing 8-1. They
battled back, only to end up
down 15-8. Venice battled
back once more, refusing to
allow Buchholz to force the
match to a fourth game.


"We just made a great
comeback," Wheatley said.
"One of our goals this year is
to win the big away matches
and Buchholz is one of them."
Last week, there were only
two nationally ranked teams
in Florida. Wins over Lake-
wood Ranch, Bayshore and
North Port high schools must
have been enough to vault
the Indians into the top 100.
After defeating a higher
ranked team in Buchholz,
Venice should expect a surge
in the polls to be upcoming.

"One of our goals
this year is to win the
big away matches
and Buchholz is one
of them'."
-VHS Coach
Brian Wheatley


Venice remains unbeaten
at 4-0 this season. Buchholz
falls to 3-1. -
Tomorrow the Indians will
compete in the Gatortown
Classic in Gainesville. Venice
opens with Gainesville High
School, followed by Orange
Park High School (Orlando)
and Jenson Beach High
School.
The winner of each of four
pools will advance to the gold
bracket. Second place will
compete in the silver bracket
and third place will compete
in the bronze bracket.
"Our goal is obviously to
.get to the gold bracket and
just to play aggressive volley-
ball," Wheatley said.


BY TRIPP MILLER
SPORTS EDITOR

Venice High School golf
braved both the rain and the
road this week.
The girls team defeated
Riverview and Manatee high
schools at the Manatee Coun-
ty Golf Course Thursday,
while the boys team defeated
Port Charlotte and North Port
high schools in the rain at
Mission Valley Country Club.
The boys also fell to Lake-
wood Ranch by four strokes
in the quad-match.
Manatee, led by Jennifer
Nevile with 43, shot 183 on
the afternoon. Jordan Wenck
led Riverview to a score of
216. Freshman Gina Cassan


shot a career-best 40, as the
Lady Indians shot 163 as a
team.
"The round of the day was
Gina with a 40," Head Coach
Wayne Robertson said.
"That's her best round yet."
Venice junior Casey Ken-
nedy continued her domi-
nance with a match-best 35,
one under par for the course.
Crystal Smith also had a good
outing, shooting an even-par
36.
Spencer Dunford led the
boys team with 39 on the
afternoon, with the Indians
shooting a 165 as a team.
Lakewood Ranch edged the
Indians with a 161. Port
Charlotte and North Port shot
190 and 179, respectively.


If not for a stroke of bad
luck on No. 9 for Dunford,
Venice might have come clos-
er to Lakewood Ranch. Dun-
ford's first shot landed in the
drink, but the real bad luck
had yet to come. On his third
shot, after a drop, Dunford's
ball struck a palm tree and
stuck there. Forced to take
another drop, he played up just
short of the green at five
strokes, finishing the hole
with an eight.
Next up for the boys is
Lemon Bay High School at
Long Marsh Golf Club in
Rotonda West Wednesday.
The girls face North Port High
School at Heron Creek Golf &
Country Club in North Port
Thursday.


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Venice Vikings edge Estero Mustangs


Venice takes on Braden River


BY TRIPP MILLER
SPORTS EDITOR

The Venice Vikings Pop
Warner program had another
successful weekend.
Venice got the best of the
Estero Mustangs, winning
three out of five games Sat-
urday..
The Tiny Mites division
Danes started the day off on
the right foot, taking care of
business against Estero.
Scores are not officially kept
at this level of Pop Warner, but
the Danes offense and defense
performed well.
The Mighty Mites division
Kings fell to 1-1 as the Mus-
tangs came out on top 24-0.
Venice got back on the
right track soon, with the Ju-
nior Pee Wee division Knights
overcoming the Mustangs 12-
6. Led by Bryce Balsinger and
Bo Williams, the Knight de-
fense dominated Estero,
holding the Mustangs' total
offense to just 46 yards. On
offense, Jarrod Hewitt and Jay
Paolillo broke touchdown


runs of 50 and 35 yards, re-
spectively.
The Pee Wee division
Lancers lost a hard-fought,
defensive battle with Estero
8-6. The offense struggled
with penalties and fumbles
before quarterback Jordan
Keyso scampered 56 yards to
the three-yard line on a quar-
terback keeper. Zakary Har-
mon plowed ahead for the
final three yards and the
score. The extra point at-
tempt, worth two points in
Pop Warner, was blocked,
preserving the win for Estero.
Keyso also made the high-
light reel on the defensive
side of the ball with an inter-
ception returned 33 yards.
After the Lancer loss, it was
allVenice.
The Junior Midget division
Crusaders recorded their sec-
ond straight shutout, beating
Estero 20-0. The offensive line
opened up holes for the run-
ning game all afternoon. Zach
Flerlage started the scoring
with a two-yard touchdown
run, followed by Jack Jeskey's


16-yard touchdown run.
Frankie Gionfriddo capped
off the scoring with a 45-yard
run up the middle with just a
few minutes remaining, seal-
ing the Crusader victory.
The Midget division War-
riors also recorded a second-
straight shut out, cruising to a
36-0 win over the Mustangs.
In the first quarter, Anthony
Alexander led the offense
with touchdown runs of 41,
55 and 31 yards. Also in the
first quarter, Christian Allen
returned an interception for a
touchdown. Josh Calhoun
made three of four extra
points to wrap up the first
quarter with 30 points for
Venice. Joe Kowalczyk added
a 20-yard touchdown run to
conclude the scoring.
Venice plays at home
against rival Englewood Sat-
urday. Lots of visiting fans are
expected, so Viking fans are
encouraged to attend and
support the home team. The
Danes kick off the action at 9
a.m. and the day concludes
with the Warriors at 7 p.m.


GOLF RESULTS


Calusa Lakes Golf Club
Women's Golf Association
18-Hole
One Best Ball of Four, Sept 4
1st: Joyce Korinek, Joan Browning,
Susie Boflnger, Mary Zuzich, -11.
Niners, 1-2-1 on 3-4-5, Sept. 4
1st: Bonnie Clark, Helen Fender,
Joan Houston, -1,

Lake Venice Golf Club
Women's 18-Hole
Low Net, Sept. 5
Class A: 1st: Marilyn Clauser, 34;
2nd: Carol Rahmoeller, 35; 3rd:
Freda Miller.
Class B: 1st: Diane Jerome, 33; 2nd:
Lois Rodger, 35; 3rd: Jone Marcean.
Omit Par Threes
Class A: 1st: Dot Hakman, 39.
Class B: 1st: Ruth Tacy, 39; Dot


DeJohn, 41; 3rd: Mary Roberts, 41.
Class C: 1st: Carol Cerwinski, 41;
2nd: Pat Campbell, 44; 3rd: Luciell
Steen, 47.

Myakka Pines Golf Club
All Stars Quota Points, Sept. 5
1st: Harold Bowers, Buck Walters,
Steve Martin, +12; 2nd: Curt Van
Slyke, Joe Rueger, Dick Dore, John
McCormick, +7; 3rd: Al Crawford,
Nelson Sterner, Dick Dorman, Andy
Wright, -2.

Venice Golf & Country Club
Men's Golf Association
Special Event, Sept. 5
Three Best English Stableford Totals
1st: Fran Parisi, Wade Adams, Paul
Halasz, Richard Porter, +22; 2nd:
Vern Montgomery, Bill Schmidt,


Jack Denert, Cliff Elliot, +18; 3rd: Hal
Loud, Rich Miller, Burt Deiana, Orvis
Kinney, +16.

Women's Golf Association
18 Holers
Individual Low Net
1st: Daniele Liddell, 73; 2nd: Marijke
Fisher, 74; 3rd: Helene Hutter, 75.
Nine-Hole Ladies, Low Net, Sept. 6
1st Flight: 1st: Kathy Jenkins, 36.
2nd Flight: 1st: Cathy Dee, 38.
3rd Flight: 1st: Shirly Boczar, 34.
18-Hole Ladies, Low Net, Sept. 6
1st Flight: 1st: Karen Spath, 72; t-
2nd: Connie Treece, 73; t-2nd: Merle
Van Sickle, 73.
2nd Flight: 1st: Jo Holker, 64; 2nd:
Jan Huegen, 71.
3rd Flight: 1st: Shirlee Van Slyke, 79;
2nd: Kathy Wallis, 82.


BY TRIPP MILLER
SPORTS EDITOR


Even though Braden River
High School football is in its
first year, Venice High School
Defensive Coordinator Larry
Shannon knows what to ex-
pect.
"They're going to run the
same.play, weak and strong,"
Shannon said. "They're going
to run power. The fullback is
kicking out the end, the back-
side guard is pulling, they're
going to try to overload one
side of the ball and run it right
at you. What they like to do is
fake that play and the quar-
terback will run a bootleg off
of it. Every game he's had a big


run where he's just boot-
legged out and had an 80-
yard run or a 70-yard run."
The Indians will try to pre-
vent the big play tonight as
they take to the road again at
Braden River.
"If we don't give up the big
play, I don't think they can
score on us," Shannon said.
The Pirates will launch a
ground attack behind quar-
terbackWillie McNeal.
Braden River runs the ball
about 70 percent of the time.
"They have probably one
of the fastest kids I've ever
seen in high school playing
quarterback," Shannon said.
"They don't throw it very well,
so that's probably why they


don't throw it."
On defense the Pirates run
a base 4-3.
If the Indians can stop the
running attack of McNeal and
the Pirates, they should be in
position to win the game
behind a solid running game
of their own.
Last weekVenice racked up
206 yards on the ground, and
.also showed that they can
sling it, gaining 111 yards
through the air.
To get to tonight's game,
take 1-75 north to exit 217B.
Head west on State Road 70
toward Bradenton. After a
mile and a half, turn right on
Caruso Road, the high school
will be on the right.


BRIEFS


Linebacker Club
meetings set

The Linebacker Club,
which supports Venice High
School football at all levels,.
hosts a weekly lunch meeting
every Tuesday at noon at the
Honoluana Island Grill at 222
Airport Ave.
The meetings feature high-
lights from the previous
game, as well as. insight from
Head Coach John Peacock
and his staff about the previ-
ous week's game and the
upcoming opponent. The
club also presents awards for
the practice player of the
week, offensive, defensive
and special teams players of
the week.
Award sponsors are Darby
Buick-GMC, Regions Bank,
Babe's Ace Hardware and
Porter Paints and The Nau-
tical Trader.
No reservations are neces-
sary and $12 lunches are
open to anyone interested in
supporting Venice football.


Meetings will be held Tues-
days throughout the regular
season and into the playoffs.
Special Olympics
softball tournament
Special Olympics Sarasota
County will be holding a soft-
ball tournament in Venice at
By-Pass Park Sept. 22 from
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There are 11 Florida coun-
ties that offer Special Olym-
pics softball.
Sarasota County offers a
tournament every year that
allows these teams to get
together for some great com-
petition and also play the
number of games needed to
advance.
Teams from Jackson, Lake,
Manatee, Hillsborough, Sem-
inole and Sarasota counties
will compete in the tourna-
ment.
There will be traditional
play, in which only Special
Olympic athletes play, and
unified play, in which Special
Olympic athletes are teamed


with athletes without disabili-
ties.
The public is encouraged
to attend and support all the
teams.
Orphans Run
The Orphans 'Run will
make its fifth-annual trip to
deliver toys, medicines, cloth-
ing and foodstuffs to needy
children in various orphan-
ages in Vietnam, Cambodia
and possibly Laos. This run
will be dedicated to the mem-
ory of Marine Richard Brad-
ley, who, along with Kevin
Flanagan, started this pro-
gram in 2003.
There will be a fifth-annual
golf tournament held Satur-
day at the Lake Venice Golf
Club. All benefits will go to the
Orphans of Southeast Asia.
Refreshments and food will
be served on the course. To
register, call 484-1825.
Any other donations can
be taken to Flanagans Pub in
the Gulf Coast Plaza, or call
484-1852.


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Loveland residents, staff and supporters cut the ribbon to officially open the new Carl J. Penxa Jr. Senior Center.




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Delores and George Faist agreed to be the major donors to
Loveland's new senior center, provided it would be named
for President and CEO Carl J. Penxa Jr.


BY KIM COOL
FEATURES EDITOR


David C. Hunihan Jr., left, and David C. Hunihan of Fidelity Homes help
unveil the plaque that will be displayed on the front of the new Carl J.
Penxa Jr. Senior Center at Loveland.


( amed for its presi-
dent and CEO, the
Carl J. Penxa Jr. Se-
nior Center opened
Thursday, Aug. 23, with a rib-
bon-cutting and dedication cer-
emony.
Located on Loveland's cam-
pus, the new center replaces an
old house used as a center for
older Loveland students. The old
house was donated to the No-
komis Fire Department for
training exercises.
The new center was built by
Fidelity Homes with help from
more than 30 local companies
and private donors.
"In this economy when there
'are guys having a hard time pay-
ing their bills, we had at least 30-
plus companies that donated
between $150,000-$200,000 in
labor and materials to get that
place built," Fidelity Homes
Steward David C. Hunihan said.
'A lot of those guys made com-
mitments when the market was
great and 100 percent followed
through when the market was
down. Those are the guys I
would want working on my
home."
The center will offer housing
activities for Loveland's aging
population who require assis-
tance in maintaining their phys-
ical and mental skills as they
age.


"The best testimony to what
Loveland is doing is the fact that
its students are living longer,"
Hunihan said, "It is not just a
function of medicine. Loveland
students have full lives. They are
contributing to society and they
want to live."
Since 1963, Loveland, a non-
profit organization, has ensured
the progress and future of local
disabled adults in Sarasota and
north Charlotte counties with
services related to education,
employability and daily life
skills, enabling them to become
productive members of the
community.
Loveland serves 110 students
in its daily program, which runs
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday, providing train-
ing to prepare students for life in


the community.
Classes include computer lit-
eracy, functional academics,
inter-personal skills, wellness
training, leisure and work op-
portunities, field trips and more.
Its new senior center will house
approximately 12 students in a
well-equipped home.
"You just don't really know
about a community until you
have a project like this," Huni-
han said. "We were blessed,
pleased and honored to be part
of it."
Loveland is at 157 South Ha-
vana Road, south of East Venice
Avenue.
For information about how
you can help with the Loveland
Center, call Penxa at 493-0016 or
visit www.LovelandCenter.com.
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Capital campaign chairs Benny Weaver, left, and Scott Pinkerton listen to
Loveland President and CEO Carl J. Penxa Jr. thank them for their efforts in
getting funding for the new senior center named in his honor.












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... The News from Ecineville


BY TED RANK
STAFF ESCRITOR

This is part three of a
three-part look into the
employee morale ofRicha-
rora County workers during
Labor Day week.

Hang. on to your sanity,
ladies and gentlemen. It's
time for News from
Ecineville.
After Mildred Sumiso
screamed and fainted, I
decided the interviews were
over.
Richarora County Media
Specialist Rhonda Helpme,
being helpful, had said they
would load my ANNFE.
Action News Bicycle into a


truck and give me a ride to
the street.
Outside, a panel truck was
waiting along with one of
those guys in the black cov-
eralls. He threw the bike into
the back and said, "Let's go."
I told him I'd ride in the
back with my bike.
As we headed toward the
road, a woman came from
behind one of the buildings
running toward the truck,
holding her shoes ihn one
hand and her purse in the
other.
As she approached the
truck she screamed for me to
help her on.
She looked terrified.
"They're coming. They'll
make us take the pill and


then we'll behave ourselves.
Don't you know what is hap-
pening here?" she asked.
In all, I lifted 13 county
employees into the truck.
When we arrived at the
front gate, all of the Rich-
arora County employees
'jumped from the truck, run-
ning in every direction unde-
tected by the driver.
As the driver came around
to the back of the truck, I
already had my bike out of
the truck, thanked him for
the ride and was on my way
down the country roads back
to the Ecineville Sun.
About five minutes down
the road, the woman who
had been the first to jump on
the truck crawled from the


woods.
"You've got to help us,
people are being trans-
formed into well-behaved,
caring, loyal and hard-work-
ing employees, while at the
same time not being given
raises, having their benefits
cut, watching their friends
get laid off, and having to do
twice as much work as they
did before," said this Rich-
arora County employee who
refused to give me her name.
"Give you my name are
you nuts?" she said.
She told me Richarora
County Administrator Tim-
my "I'm Cool" Placelet had
attended a secret meeting in
Ouagadougou, the capital of
Burkina Faso. The event,


sponsored by U.S. business
think tank Build a Better
Employee Foundation, was
designed to, according to the
hysterical employee who
crawled from the woods, dis-
cuss techniques to control
employees who object to low
pay and bad working condi-
tions.
"That's where he bought
the pills and now we're all
doomed," the source contin-
ue. "We have no choice but
to make a run for a private or
public sector job in the
northern sector. People have
made it there. They've
escaped. We've heard stories.
I have to get to the coast. Our
people have boats there and
we're escaping in the gulf


and then overland through
the area that used to be New
Orleans.
"But why do you think
they're doing this?" I asked
my source.
Just then we heard the
sound of a helicopter, and
the Richarora County em-
ployee disappeared into the
woods again.
Well, this is Ted "I'm a
reporter, I'm a reporter"
Rank reporting. I'll see you
next issue with more news
from Ecineville. Until then,
remember, it's all strange and
it always will be here in
Ecineville.


trank@venicegondolier.com


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FRANCIS ANIMAL RESCUE
Tillie is 8 years old, front-
declawed and very sweet.
She has medium to long hair,
is mostly Torti but may be
part Himalayan. She would
do best in an environment
with an older person or cou-
ple. St. Francis Animal
Rescue is a nonprofit, no-kill
facility, located at 1925 South
Tamiami Trail. Adoption
hours are Monday through
Thursday, 1-5 p.m., and
Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
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FRIDAY,
SEPT. 7
Youth tennis
Sign up for the fall Ralleyball
youth team tennis league
beginning Thursday, Sept. 13,
at the Nokomis Community
Center, 234 East Nippino
Trail. League is for ages 6-12;
no experience necessary.
Matches will be played
Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m. with
instruction and drills prior to
games. Taught by profession-
al tennis instructor John
Purdon. Call 486-2595.
Art reception
The Venice Art Center hosts
"Landscapes & Seascapes," its
2007-08 opening exhibition
at 390 S. Nokomis Ave. The
public is welcome to an
opening reception 4-6 p.m..
Watercolor paintings by Lois
Carson will be featured in the
Solo Salon gallery. VAC hours
are 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday
through Friday, and 10 a.m.-
2 p.m. Saturday. For more
about upcoming exhibits and
classes, visit veniceartcenter.
com.
Feeling fit
* Florida's Blood Centers visits
Bill Buck Chevrolet, 9-11:30
a.m., at 2324 South Tamiamii
Trail. For more donation sites,
call FBC at 492-9202, or
Suncoast Communities Blood
Bank at 954-1600, Ext. 240.
* Joan Ham teaches gentle
yoga focusing on breathing,
proper alignment and core
work, 10-11:30 a.m., Fridays,
at Unity Church, 125 North
Jackson Road. Cost: $10.
Walk-ins welcome. Call 485-
8904.
* The Wellness Community,
offers free Qigong classes for
cancer patients and their
caregivers, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,
Friday at 3900 Clark Road,
Building P-3, Sarasota. To reg-
ister, call 921-5539..i,, _.;
* A free; respite care'program
for caregivers and their loved
ones takes place 1:15-3 p.m.,
Friday, at St. Mark's Episco-
pal Church, 508 Riviera. Regi-
stration required. Call Pam at
366-2224.
* Step in the Right Direction,
an Al-Anon newcomer meet-
ing, takes place at 7 p.m., Fri-
days, at St. Mark's Episcopal
Church, 508 Riviera St. Visit
southfloridaal-anon.org or
call 426-7655. An Alateen
meeting takes place at the
same time in the lounge at
the church. Call Ray at 497-
6879.
Computer class
Jacaranda Public Library of-
fers an Ask Jack computer
class, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at 4143
Woodmere Park Blvd. Regi-
stration required by calling
861-1270.


Practice your French lan-
guage skills at 10 a.m. Friday
at the VPL French Club at
Venice Public Library, 300 S.
Nokomis Ave. The group
practices French conversa-
tion during the first hour fol-
lowed by reading from French
literature and current topics.
Copies of the weekly readings
will be available at the circu-
lation desk. No registration
necessary; new members are
welcome. Call 861-1332.
Club fun
* The Venice Nokomis Elks
offers lunch, 11:30 a.m.-2:30
p.m., and an all-you-can-eat
fish fry ($8), 5-7:30 p.m., and


BEST BETS
THE LOCAL SCENE


PHOTO COURTESY OF VLT
Todd Lindamood and Jason Kimble star in Venice Little Theatre's "Big Bang,"
Sept. 7-23..


'BigBang

Venice Little Theatre con-
tinues its 2007-08 Cabaret
Series with "The Big Bang,"
a wacky two-man musical
comedy, Sept. 7-23, at
140 W. Tampa Ave. Perfor-
mances take place in the
Pinkerton Theatre Tuesday
through Saturday at 8 p.m.
and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $23 and are
available at the box office,
by calling 488-1115, or at
venicestage.com.


'Cliffhanger'

Lemon Bay Playhouse
presents its first production .
of the 2007-08 season, '
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"Cliffhanger" by James Yaffee,
Running through Sunday,
Sept. 23, at 96 W. Dearborn
St., Englewood. Performances
are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
through Saturday and 2 p.m.
Sunday. Tickets are $15. Call
475-6756 or visit
lemonbayplayhouse.com.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ROB DAVIS
The cast of "Cliffhanger": front: Charlie Tyler,
Nick Oasitopbury and Susan Mujhbbiand; stand-
ing: Jim Walsh, Director Michele Strauss and
Margo Drewis. '


specials at 1021 Discovery
Way, Nokomis. Call 486-1854.
* Lotsa Pasta, 4:30-7:30 p.m.,
at the Italian American Club
of Venice, 1375 Ringling Blvd.
Cost is.$8. Take out, too. Call
486-1492.
* The American Legion No-
Vel Unit 159 serves lunch,
11 a.m.-2 p.m., plus music by
Harmony, 7-10 p.m., at 1770
E. Venice Ave. Call 488-1157.
* Disabled AmericanVeterans
hosts music by Bandana,
8 p.m.-midnight, at 600 Colo-
nia Lane, Nokomis. All are
welcome. Call 488-4500.

Senior Friendship Centers,
2350 Scenic Drive, 584-0075,
seniorfriendship.corn
* 8:30 a.m., Tai Chi
* 8:45 a.m., wake-up stretch
* 9 a.m., crochet class
* 9:30 a.m., balance class
* 10:30 a.m., ballroom dance
* noon, $3 lunch for 60+ with
24-hour reservations, 584-
0031 or 584-0090
* 1 p.m., The Upbeat Gang
* 1 p.m., duplicate bridge
Flute circle
If you love tootling on your
Native American flute, can
play a basic scale and few
simple "heartsongs," join the
Native American Flute In-
termediate Circle at 7 p.m. at
Serenity Gardens, 602 E. Ve-
nice Ave. Donations wel-
come. Call 486-3577.
Modem dance
The Parsons Dance Company
performs at 8 p.m. at the Van
Wezel Performing Arts Hall,
777 North Tamiami Trail, Sa-
rasota. Tickets are $35 and
$40. Call 953-3368 or (800)
826-9303 or visit vanwezel.
org.


SATURDAY,
SEPT. 8
Get out
* Amateur botanist and
Florida Native Plant Society
member Denny Girard leads


a photographic tour of Mana-
sota Scrub Preserve, 9-11 a.m.
See late summer and early
autumn plants that thrive on
the preserve and learn photo-
graphic techniques. Limited
to 20. RSVP to 861-5000.
* The Saturday MorningWalk-
about group meets at 8 a.m.
at Volunteer Park, located be-
hind the Gulf Coast Com-
munity Foundation ofVenice.
Each week a different 2-1/2
mile route is selected. Mile-
age is recorded and incentive
awards are presented for
miles walked. Bring your pets,
too. New walkers welcome.
Market
Visit the Farmer's Market,
8 a.m.-noon, downtown in
Centennial Park, at the corner
of Tampa and Nokomis ave-
nues. Call 484-0561.
Sports card show
Sports cards and memorabil-
ia, garments, books, NASCAR
items and more will be offered
9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the VFW, 832
E. Venice Ave. Free sports
cards for kids accompanied by
an adult. Lunch concession.
Call Rocky at 484-4047.
Good for you
* Florida's Blood Centers visits
the Kmart plaza, 10 a.m.-
4 p.m., at 1687 U.S. 41.South
Bypass. Call FBC at 492-9202,
or Suncoast Communities
Blood Bank at 954-1600, Ext.
240.
* Patti Yarranton leads Sacred
Choices: Thinking Outside
the Tribe to Heal Your Spirit,
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Sere-
nity Gardens, 602 E. Venice
Ave. Donations welcome. Call
486-3577.
* Saturday Night Live, an Al-
Anon newcomer meeting,
takes place at 7 p.m. at Em-
manuel Lutheran Church,
790 South Tamiami Trail. Visit
southfloridaal-anon.org or
call 426-7655.
Golf benefit
The third annual Ron Gordon
Charity Golf Tournament to


benefit the Humane Society
of Sarasota County takes
place at Stonebrook Golf and
Country Club on Palmer
Ranch, Sarasota. Registration
for the tournament, which
includes a round of golf with
cart, beverages on the course
and an awards luncheon, is
$75 per player or $300 per
team. Contact Gordon at 266-
0526 or nuts4golf@verizon.
net.
Bluegrass weekend


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The Southwest Florida Blue-
grass Association holds its
monthly bluegrass show rain
or shine, 1-4:30 p.m., at Craig's
RV Park North of Arcadia.
Chairs provided. Bands inc-
lude The Wirebeaters, Roger
Bass & The Hillbillies, The Hall
Family Band and Crosstown
Express. Admission is $5 per
person or free with member-
ship. Call Herb at (941) 743-
8138 or visit southwestflorida
bluegrass.org.


SUNDAY,


Navy breakfast
The Tin Can Sailors Squadron
holds a traditional Navy
breakfast for the public for $5,
8 a.m.-noon, at the American
Legion No-Vel Unit 159, 1770
E. Venice Ave. Breakfasts are
made to order and served by
former destroyer and dest-
royer-escort sailors. No reser-
vations necessary. Proceeds
support services to handi-
capped children in the Venice
school system and other


community assistance pro-
grams. Call Bob Schwartz at
497-1050.
Hibiscus society
The Gulf Coast Chapter of the
American Hibiscus Society
meets at 2 p.m. in the meet-
ing room of Venice Public
Library, 300 S. Nokomis Ave.
Sarasota County Commis-
sioner Jon Thaxton is guest
speaker. Visitors are welcome.
Call 488-6106.
Bike ride
Gary Bryant of the Coastal
Cruisers Bicycle Club leads a
moderate ride of 30 miles at
8:30 a.m., starting from and
returning to Shamrock Park,
3900 West Shamrock Park
Drive. The ride will go toward
the dump and shooting range
north of Laurel Road. Hel-
mets required. Call 223-5226.
Sunday games
* VFW Post 8118 hosts euchre
at 1 p.m. Sunday at 832 E.
Venice Ave. All are welcome.
* Knights of Columbus hdlds
bingo at 2 p.m. Sunday at
512 Substation Road. Doors
open at noon. Snacks avail-
able. Call 484-4512.
Music program
The Sarasota Music Archive's
Second Sundays at Selby pre-
sents Trio Viola at 2:30 p.m. in
Geldbart Auditorium at Selby
Public Library, 1331 First St.,
Sarasota. The performance
features Jane Hoffman on
flute, Laura Jensen Jennings
on viola, and Thomas Koch
on guitar. Admission is free.
Visit sarasotamusicarchive.
org or call 861-1168.

MONDAY,
SEPT. 10
Chorale auditions
The Suncoast Chorale holds
auditions during rehearsals at
Englewood United Methodist
Church, 700 E. Dearborn St.
Tenors, basses and all singers


are invited to meet with the
director at 6:30 p.m., before
the 7 p.m. rehearsal. Call 493-
8320.
Monday hoops
* 6-9:30 p.m., over-50 basket-
ball games at the Sandra Sims
Terry Community Center, 509
Collins Road, Laurel. Call 861-
5000 or 486-2753.
* 7-9 p.m., adult basketball for
men at Woodmere Park, 3951
Woodmere Park Blvd. Free
with the purchase of a team
shirt. All levels welcome. Call
Wes at 488-2803.
Neighborhoods meeting
The Venice Neighborhoods
Coalition Inc. meets at 2:30
p.m. at Venice Public Library,
300 S. Nokomis Ave. Candi-
dates for Venice Mayor (Ed
Martin) and City Council (Sue
Lang and Ernie Zavodnyik)
are guest speakers. Call 484-
8520 or visit veniceneighbor
hoods.org.
Masons
The Venice Masonic Lodge
presents to the city of North
Port the Patriotic Citizens
Award at the City Commis-
sioners meeting at 6 p.m., for
prominent display of the Uni-
ted States flag from Flag Day
through July 4. The lodge will
also present North Port High
School with a flag that was
flown over the nation's capital
at the same event. Call 488-
1575.
Antique autos
The Venice Chapter of the
Antique Automobile Club of
America invites all who are
interested in antique, classic
or custom cars to join its
monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at
Venice Public Library, 390 S.
Nokomis Ave. Owning a car is
hot a requirement. Call Gary
Felker at 493-3780.
'Leadership training
Today is the deadline for
Sarasota County high school
students interested in getting
more involved in their com-
munity through the STAR
Leadership Training. The
STAR training begins Wed-
nesday, Sept. 12, with an ori-
entation session at Pine View
School, 6-7:30 pm. Call the
Community Youth Develop-
ment Office at 922-5126 or
visit cydonline.org.
Start Your Heart
Walking programs, 8 a.m.-
8 p.m. Call'486-2595.
* Carlton Reserve, 1800 Mab-
ry-Carlton Parkway
* Laurel Park and Sandra Sims
Terry Community Center, 509
Collins Road
* Lemon Bay Park and Envi-
ronmental Center, 570 Bay
Park Blvd., Englewood
* Nokomis Community Park,
234 East Nippino Trail
* Woodmere Park, 3951
Woodmere Park Blvd.
Computer users
The Venice Area Computer
Users Group meets at 4 p.m.
at Venice Public Library, 300
S. Nokomis Ave. Speaker and
forum leader is Adam Richter.
The public is welcome. Call
Ann at 484-9339.
Seniors group
Seniors Without Partners
meets at American Legion
No-Vel Post 159, 1770 E. Ve-
nice Ave., Mondays, 12:30-
3:30 p.m. for a meeting and
cards. The group is offering a
bus trip to the Hard Rock Ca-
sino Oct. 5 with pick-up at
Kmart plaza. For more on
SWP or the bus trip, call 485-
8739.
Health matters
* The Wellness Community
hosts free cancer support
groups for patients, care-
givers and families, 10-11:30
a.m., Mondays, at Jacaranda
Trace, 3600 William Penn
Way To register, call 921-5539.
* The Wellness Community
offers free adaptive yoga class-
es, noon-1:30 p.m., Mondays,


at Jacaranda Trace, 3600 Wil-
liam PernnWay. To register, call
921-5539.
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* An Al-Anon newcomer
meeting takes place at 7 p.m.
Monday at St. Mark's Epis-
copal Church, 508 Riviera St.
Call 426-7655 or visit south
floridaal-anon.org.
Monday games
* Venice Shuffleboard Club
meets at 9 a.m. at Hecksher
Park. Lessons available. Call
Barbara at 485-1678.
* Disabled American Veterans
serves lunch daily, 11 a.m.-2
p.m., with spaghetti dinner, 4-
6 p.m., and bingo Mondays at
6 p.m. at 600 Colonia Lane,
Nokomis. All are welcome.
Call 488-4500.
* The Venice Florida Chess
Club meets 1-5 p.m. at Venice
Public Library, 300 S. Noko-
mis Ave. All are welcome. Call
the library at 861-1332.
Senior Friendship Centers,
2350 Scenic Drive, 584-0075,
seniorfriendship.com
* 9 a.m., mah-jongg; wake-up
stretch class
* 9:30 a.m., life history class
* 10 a.m., senior aerobics
* 11 a.m., tap dancing
* $3 noon lunch for 60+ with
24-hour reservations. Call
584-0031 or 584-0090.
* 1-3 p.m., music by The
Upbeat Gang,
* 1 p.m., duplicate bridge


COMING UP
Dog training
The Greater Venice Florida
Dog Club Inc. hosts dog-
training classes starting Tues-
day, Sept. 11, at the South
Venice Civic Association, 720
Alligator Drive. All training is
done with positive reinforce-
ment, not punishment Pup-
py kindergarten: For ages 8 to
16 weeks for four weeks: 6
p.m., Sept. 11 and 18, Oct. 2
and 9. Fee: $65. Obedience:
For six weeks: 6:45 p.m., Sept.
11 and 18, Oct. 2, 9 and 16,
Nov. 13. Fee: $90. Confor-
mation: For four weeks: 7:30
p.m., Sept. 11 and 18, Oct. 2
and 9. Fee: $40. Must present
proof of current immuniza-
tionsrReservationsanhd pay-
ment required,- in -advance.
Class sizes are limited. Con-
tact Pam Ruf at 485-7155 or
parhrr@comcast.net.
Physician lecture
Derek Cuff, M.D., orthopedic
surgeon, discusses shoulder
replacement at 5:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Engle-
wood Community Hospital in
the Administrative Confer-
ence Room, 700 Medical Blvd.
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the public. Reservations re-
quired. Call 473-3919 or (888)
685-1598.
SPARCC coffee
The Auxiliary of Safe Place
and Rape Crisis Center hosts
its first open coffee of the sea-
son at 10 a.m., Wednesday,
Sept. 12, at Laurel Oak Coun-
try Club, 2700 Gary Player
Blvd., Sarasota. Members and
guests are invited to learn
about SPARCC and its ser-
vices to victims of domestic
violence and sexual assault,
and to hear about the auxil-
iary's plans for the season.
Reservations 'are required..
Call Cheryl at 379-6763 or
Djarlene at 954-0649.
Nature events
* The American Littoral So-
ciety leads a quiet-water kay-
ak trip, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Wed-
nesday, Sept. 12, at Stump
Pass State Park on Lemon Bay.
Bring sunscreen, sturdy shoes
and water. Equipment and
training provided. Fee: $30.
RSVP to John at 966-7308.
* Kayak at Shell Key Preserve
in Pinellas County with the
American Littoral Society, 9
a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Sept.
15. See bird and marine life.
Bring sunscreen, sturdy
shoes, water and lunch.
Equipment and training pro-
vided. Fee: $35. RSVP to John
at 966-7308.
* Kayak with the American
Littoral Society on the near-
shore waters of the Gulf of
Mexico from Turtle Beach to
Point of Rocks, 8:30-11:30
a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 19.
Equipment and training pro-
vided. Fee: $25. RSVP to John
at 966-7308.
* Kayak on Little Sarasota to
Palmer Point with the Amer-
ican Littoral Society, 6:30-9
p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22. Begin
the paddle before sunset and
return in the moonlight. See
birds, fish, the Neville Pre-
serve and other islands in the
bay. Bring water, sunscreen
and insect repellent. Equip-
ment anr training provided.
Fee: $25. RSVP to John at 966-
7308.
* Join the Manatee-Sarasota
Sierra Club for a Cockloach
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ra Club hosts a potluck and
full moon beach walk at 5:30
p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26 at
South Lido Beach. Bring a
dish for eight, table service
and drink, bug spray and a $5
donation. RSVP by Sept. 24 to
Mary at (941) 752-3200.
Boating class
Venice Flotilla 86 of the Coast
Guard Auxiliary offers a
Boating Skills and Seaman-
ship Program, 6:30-9 p.m.,
Monday and Thursday, Sept.
13-Oct. 15, at the Coast Guard
Training Center, 1200 Harbor
Drive. The cost is $50 per per-
son or $60 for a couple shar-
ing a book. The program cov-
ers seamanship, legal respon-
sibilities, boat handling, per-
sonal safety and more. The
. State of Florida will issue a
Lifetime Boater Card to par-
ticipants following satisfacto-
ry completion of the program.
Call Judi at 492-5904 or visit
www.cgauxvenice.org.
Summerville event
Summerville at Venice hosts
its annual Black and Silver
Party, 6-8 p.m., Thursday,
Sept. 13, at 200 N. Nassau St.
Impersonator Don Juceam
presents the 1940s sounds of
Frank Sinatra. Admission is
free and complimentary re-
freshments will be served.
RSVP to 485-2404.
Republican events
* The Venice-Nokomis New
Federated Republican Wom-
en's Club holds its monthly
luncheon meeting Friday,
Sept. 14, at Pelican Pointe Golf
& Country Club, 575 Center
Road. Social at 11:30 a.m.,
lunch at 12:15. Lori Parham,
AARP state director, discusses
the 2008 legislative session
and the AARP campaign
Divided We Fall. Members
and guests welcome. RSVP to
Patricia at 966-1806.
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At Venice Presbyterian Church


... a summer of missions


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BY MARY LINDSKOG
SPECIAL TO THE
GONDOLIER


It was a most unusual
group: 31 people, ranging in
age from 16 to 85, coming
from many different denomi-
nations, in four states. They
all spent a week in Ouana-
minthe, Haiti, at a summer
camp for the youth at Insti-
tution Universe School,
teaching English, helping
with worship, reading stories,
and working with crafts. The
group from Venice Presby-
terian Church had many
excited "campers."
One had gone for the third
consecutive year. Ann Bur-
nette said the week was a real
"eye opener." Would she go
again another year? "Abso-
lutely," she said. She worked
with ninth and tenth graders
and was so impressed with
the willingness of the chil-
dren.
John Hunneman, a college
junior, echoed what Bumette
said. It was not his first expe-
rience with this church on a
mission trip to Haiti and it
certainly would not be his
last.
Jim Hussman was the old-
est person 85 years old. "It
was a fascinating experience,"
he said. "The trip was an
arduous one, but I felt great
all the time I was in Haiti." He
made a special hit with the
children who wanted to
touch his head of white hair.
Children at the school had
music as well as help with
their lessons. Rob and
Stephen Apple broughi. their
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them. Every morning they
played a duet. Music fre-
quently overcame the lan-
guage barriers.
To Chinle, Ariz.
Marge and Frank Kaprive
were with another group of 19
people from this area who
spent a week at Trinity
Presbyterian Church on the
Navajo Reservation there.
This group ranged in age
from seven to 83 years and
represented several Presby-
terian Churches.
"There is no such thing as
being too young or too old. All
ages will fit," said Kaprive.
Members of this group con-
ducted a Vacation Bible
School and adult Bible stud-
ies. They started a training
session that will help the
Navajos conduct their own
Bible study. In addition, some


members of the team re-
paired the roof of the church
and replaced fixtures in the
bathroom sinks.
This is the third year the
Kaprives have gone to'Ari-
zona for a one-week mission.
They plan to go again next
year. One of their favorite say-
ings is "If you have the will in
your heart, you'll find the
strength in your feet."
Down to Guatemala
Frank Ebetino went to
Guatemala with his brother,
Charles, and his granddaugh-
ter, Laura. The Ebetino broth-
ers had gone on church mis-
sion trips before, but Laura
was a new addition. She is a
student at the University of
Dayton and is proficient in
Spanish.
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and Cynthia Estrada. The
Estradas have three biologi-
cal children and two young
children who were aban-
doned by their mother.
While the Ebetinos were
there, a third homeless child
was taken in by the Estrada
family. The family now has
six children, ranging in age
from three to 13.
Ebetino brought medica-
tions that the doctor could
distribute to those who could
not afford them. On a weekly
visit to two rural, remote,
church clinics, the three visi-
tors helped the doctor dis-
pense drugs to patients. At
one stop, 80 teenagers re-
ceived medications right in
their school rooms.
For more information on
these mission trips, call Rev.
Ruffin Stepp, associate pastor,
at 488-2258. ...


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BY MELISSA VARGAS
MCCLATCHY
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Gospel on the Internet
now has a home all its own.
Not YouTube, but God
Tube.
Launched unofficially in
January, the Dallas-based
Web site is host to more than
17,800 videos all aimed at
Christians with a knack for
the Internet.
With topics ranging from
church sermons to people
talking about their own strug-
gles with salvation and even
sex, GodTube is the newest
way to "broadcast Him,"
company officials said.
On an average Sunday, the
GodTube site gets more visi-
tors than the largest mega-
church in America.
"This month we had 3 mil-
lion unique visitors to
GodTube, and next month we
are projected to double that,"
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there to serve the 4 billion
people seeking faith on the
Internet."
Church attendance among
young people has plummet-
ed, yet more than 82 million
Americans use the Web for
faith-related reasons, accord-
ing to Pew Internet. Wyatt
wants to cater to that niche.
What sets GodTube apart
from other video-sharing
sites?
It's kid friendly because
every minute of uploaded
video is watched and re-
viewed by GodTube Web
masters, and all videos are
Christian-based, Wyatt said.
"We are talking to kids in a
language they understand
and they are reaching out for
it," Wyatt said.
Distributed by McClatchy-
Tribune Information Services.


WOMEN OF FAITH
The Women of Faith "'Amazing Freedom" conference is
coming to Tampa Nov. 9-10. These conferences have been
conducted for more than 12 years.
We are interested in finding out if women from the
Venice area plan on attending the conference, both days or
even just one day. We want to interview a few attendees to
find out their thoughts about contemporary Christianity
and what this conference means to them.
For interview consideration, send an e-mail to black
well@venicegondolier.com.
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local worship services


. First Baptist
Church of Venice
312 W. Miami Ave.,
485-1314
Hours of Worship
Sunday School 9:30 AM
Classic Worship Service
8:30 AM
Contemporary Worship
Service 10:30 AM
Evening Worship 6:00 PM


& You're Invited
CHRIST UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCH
Steven Miller, Pastor
Larry Potts, Associate Pastor
Sunday Morning Worship
Year Round 10:30am
Nov.-Apr. 8:30am & 10:30am
Sunday School 9:00am
Nursery Provided For All Services
1 493-7504
1475 Center Road, Venice
www.cumc.info


Venice-Nokomis
United Metodist Church
Sunday Worship:
10:00 AM
Children's Puppet Church:
9:45 AM
Sunday School 11:00 AM
208 Palm Avenue,
Nokomis
Phone 488-4137
(West of US 41,
4 blks. of Albee Road)
S www.vnumc.net
E vnumc@verizon.net
Potors: J. Gordon Roll, J. Ralph Buton
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OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Tuesday Healing Service 9:30 a.m.
Bible Study 10:00 a.m. |
"55 ,' :" 2705 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis N
Pastor Sarah Brown
We welcome you! 941-966-4442




SAssembly of God
A family of believers with a strong emphasis
on charismatic worship and the gospel
Meeting at South Venice Christian Church, 2390 Seaboard Ave., S. Venice
Call 941-493-0775 or check the web @ www.niaog.org
NEW SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
SUNDAY: Main Service at 2:30 p.m., Adult Bible Study at 1:30 p.m.
THURSDAY: Family Ministries Night at 7:00 p.m.
A full range of children's ministries Is available at these services
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Nursery-Children-Youth Groups
Small Groups-Bible Classes
Sunday Services 9:00 & 10:40 a.m.
2395 W. Shamrock (West of US 41)
493-2788
www.venicebiblechurch.com



SPIRITUALLY

HOMELESS
Seeking
... a deeper spirit?
...a life that matters?

Welcome Home
Venice
United Church of Christ
620 Shamrock Blvd.
Every Sunday at 10:00
More Information? 493-6741
www.veniceucc. org
www.ucc. org


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LAKESIDE LUTHERAN
t CHURCH
2401 S. Taniami Trail
Across from So. Cty. Admin. Bldg.
The Rev. Dr. Randy Winkel
493-5102
www.lakesidelutheran.net
Worship 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
Contemporary Service 9:15
Adult Bible Study 9:15
Sunday School & Nursery 10:30
Youth Group Sundays at 6 p.m.
PRESCHOOL 497-5858 ,
Christian Marriage & Family Counseling
Counseling Office 493-5102



VENICE
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH

Sunday Worship 10 AM
Loving childcare available
On the Island, 2 blocks S. of Venice
Regional Medical Center on The Rialto
.| 488-2258
www.venicepresbyterian.org
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There's a place for you here
Emmanuel Lutheran
Church-ELCA
790 Tamiami Trl. S, Venice On the Island!
488-4942
Worship with us -
Nursery provided Sat. & Sun.
Worships: Sat. at 5:00 pm Sun. at 9:30 am
Thursday Prayers for Healing 10 am
Counseling Appointments 926-2959


St. Mark's Episcopal Church offe 488.7714
508 Rviera Street, Venice (2blocksbehlnd Venc PRegloroeMAedi/l Center)
Saturday 5 p.m. Holy Communion
Sunday 8 a.m. Holy Communion
10 a.m. Holy Communion (with Nuse.Ty)
Wednesday 9:30a.m. Holy Communion & Healing Service
The Rev. Christopher N. ray, Retor The Rev. James Puryear, Asoc. Redco
vfsi us at w ttmanrks nlce.or



Auburn Road Presbyterian Church
(Presbyterian Church in America)
642 N. Auburn Rd. 485-3551
; Dwight L. Dolby, Pastor
SSharon E. Rogers, Director of Music
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Bible Class 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday Eves Prayer Service 7:00 p.m.
visit our webside: www.arpca.org


New Hope
Christian Church


PEOPLE OF ENCOURAGEMENT
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE at 10:00
Contemporary Music Casual Dress Practical Messages Great Coffee
V 249 South Tamiami Trail Palm Square Shopping Center Nokomis
N 488-8051 or www.newhopepeople.org








The Jewish Center of Venice invites you to worship with us n the
High Holy Days. Rabbi Ann White officiating, with Cantor
Marci Vitkus and the JVC choir accompanied by organist Gary
Guyon. Children's services and activities are available. For more
information on dates and times call the'JVC
office at ((941) 484-2022.


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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF VENICE

5 r 1971 Pinebpook Road, at Edmondson Road
"t %170 A Welcoming Congregation
Sunday service in our sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. each week
Minister: Rev. Susanne Nazian Music Director: Deborah Berioli
www.uucov.org Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. tel.485-21


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RELIGION BRIEFS


Awana club
Calvary Bible Church hosts-
the Awana ministry for chil-
dren in kindergarten through
third and the sixth grade, 6:30
p.m., Wednesdays at 1936 E.
Venice Ave. Call 485-7070 or
visit cbcvenice.com.

Car show
Sarasota Baptist Church hosts
a free car show, 10 a.m.-
4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, at
7091 Proctor Road. The event
features Lance Hobschmitt
and Cruzin' to the Hop, as
well as food, music and
prizes. To enter or for more
information, call 922-1449 or
visit sarasotabaptist.com/car
show.

Aglow
The Venice/Englewood Chap-
ter of Women's Aglow Light-
house meets 6:30-9 p.m.,
Tuesday, Sept 11, at Venice
HealthPark, Lions Club en-
trance, 1201 Jacaranda Blvd.
Dramatist and vocalist Sue
Ulrich presents an intimate
look into the life of Lazarus'
sister. Women of all denomi-
nations are welcome for this
free event. Call Pat at (429)
484-5040.

Rosh Hashanah
* The Jewish Center of Venice
invites congregants and their
guests to a post-services buf-
fet dinner Thursday, Sept. 13,
at Venetian Golf & River Club,
102 Pesaro Drive. Cost is $24
for members, $26 for non-
members, and $12 for chil-
dren younger than 12. For
menu choices, call the JCV at
484-2022.
* American Sign Language
interpreters will be available
for the High Holy days at
Congregation Ohev Shalom,
4700 Goddard Ave., Orlando.
For services times, contact
Rabbi David Kay at (407) 298-
4650, Ext. 115 or e-mail rab
bikay@ohevshalom.org.


Peace vigil
The Venice United Church of
Christ holds an interfaithVigil
for Peace in Iraq, 4-7 p.m.,
Sunday, Sept. 16, at 620
Shamrock Blvd. The vigil is in
support of the UCC's Pastoral
Letter on the Iraq War, en-
dorsed by the denomination's
Collegium of Officers, confer-
ence ministers and the presi-
dents of the seminaries of the
UCC. The church hopes to
collect 100,000 signatures to
the letter by World Com-
munion Day Oct. 6. Op-
portunities to sign the letter
will be available at the vigil or
by calling Nelson Hay at 496-
8263.

Healing
* Our Lady of Lourdes Cath-
olic Church holds a healing
mass at 7:30 p.m., Thursday,
Sept. 20, at 1301 Center Road.
Pray the rosary at 6:45 p.m.
with praise and worship at 7
p.m. All are welcome. Call
497-5849.
* New Life Assembly of God
presents Taking Hold of God's
-Vision: Healing at 7 p.m. the
first and third Tuesdays of the
month, presenting a biblical
view of sickness and God's
provision for healing. A video
study by Keith Moore, "God's
Will to Heal," will be present-
ed, followed by a question-
and-answer period and dis-
cussion, New Life meets
at South Venice Christian
Church, 2390 Seaboard Ave.
Call 493-0775.
* Suncoast Worship Center
has a community healing
room that is open free for the
public, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thurs-
days at 881 South River Road,
Englewood. Call 474-5045.
* Angel Ministries offers a free
Reiki healing clinic, 4-7 p.m.,
Wednesdays, at Church of the
Angels, 2269 South Tamiami
Trail. Call 492-4995.

Movie night
First Baptist Church of Eng-


lewood hosts a free family
movie night showing of "The
Ultimate Gift" at 6:30 p.m.,
Friday, Sept. 21, at 278 S.
Mango St. Popcorn, hot dogs,
candy and refreshments pro-
vided. Call 474-2473.

Pancakes
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
offers a free pancake supper
the last Sunday of each
month (Sept. 30), 4:30-6 p.m.,
at 800 South Tamiami Trail.
All are welcome. Call 488-
4942.

Awards dinner
Ringling College's Awards
Dinner, sponsored by the
American Jewish Committee,
takes place Thursday, Oct. 25,
at Michael's On East, 1212
S. East Ave., Sarasota. To learn
more, contact Hope at
hope.conner@yahoo.com.

Agape fundraisers
Agape Flights hosts a "Wings
of Hope" dinner, 6:30-8 p.m.,
Thursday, Nov. 8, at Venice
Assembly of God Church, 695
Center Road. Music by Phil
and Jan Enloe of the Inter-
national Music Ministry. A
second fundraiser will be
held at a noon luncheon, Feb.
21, 2008, at Christ United
Methodist Church, 1475 Cen-
ter Road. RSVP to either event
at 488-0990 or by e-mail to
gomissions@agapeflights.com.

Support groups
* Emmanuel Lutheran Church
at 790 South Tamiami Trail
hosts a grief support group,
10:30 a.m.-noon, Mondays.
Call Bev at 488-4942.
* A support group for those
who have lost a loved one to
suicide meets 3-4:30 p.m. the
first Friday of each month at
Epiphany Cathedral Parish
Library. Led by Bev Zeiss,
R.N., certified grief counselor.
* A bereavement support


group is held 4-5:30 p.m. the
second and fourth Thursday
of each month at Epiphany
Cathedral Parish Library. All
are welcome. Call Phyllis
Jackson at 493-5436.
* Healing Hearts Grief and
Crisis Support meetings are
held at 7 p.m. Thursday at
the Venice Assembly of God
Church at 695 Center Road.
Call JoAnn Myers at 492-
5191 or the church at 497-
.5683.
* Victory Baptist Church, 241
Burney Road, Osprey, hosts a
local chapter of Reformers
Unanimous International,
helping those with addic-
tion. The group meets 7-9:30
p.m. Friday. Call Pastor Arlo
Elam at 966-4716 or visit
reform. com.

Beach event
Pastor Randy and the musi-
cians and singers from New
Life Assembly meet Fridays
one hour before sunset near
the lifeguard station at Venice
Beach. Bring a chair and your
request for a favorite gospel
song. Call 493-0775 or 497-
7142.

Buddhist meditation
Judy Posner teaches a begin-
ners Buddhist meditation
Monday, 7-8:30 p.m., at
Woodmere Park Community
Center, Room 2-B, 3951
Woodmere Park Blvd. This
introduction to meditation
from the Kadampa Buddhist
tradition includes two guided
meditations and a short talk.
All are welcome. Donation:
$9. Call 373-1600 or visit med
itationinflorida.org.

Palm Singles
The Palm Singles (older than
50) meet at 6 p.m. Monday
for dinner and a program at
Church of the Palms, 3224
Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. For
dinner reservations, call 924-
7430.


* Fisherman's Net
Community Church hosts
an interdenominational
class on the History and
Background of the Bible,
Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at
1101 South Tamiami Trail.
Call 223-3077.
* A community Bible study
is held 9 a.m. Friday at
Calvary Bible Church, 1936
E. Venice Ave. Study topic is
the DVD "Miracles of
Christ" featuring noted
Bible scholars. The public is
invited to this free event.
Call Pastor Brett Jones at
485-7070 or visit
cbcvenice.com.
* First Christian Church
offers several study groups
at 1100 Center Road. 9:30
a.m., Sundays: adult Bible
study group; 11 a.m.,
Sunday: Faith Comer
Bible study group; 7-8 p.m.,
Thursday: adult Bible
study of the Book of
Romans; starting 6-8 p.m.,
Sunday, Sept 8: W.O.W
Bible study group. Visit
churchthatcares.com or
call 408-8088.
* Pastor Randy Burt of New
Life Assembly of God pre-
sents a 10-week study on
the person and work of the
Holy Spirit called "The
Helper," 7 p.m., Thursdays,
at South Venice Christian
Church, 2390 Seaboard
Ave. Call 493-0775.
* Pastor.Gary and Sheri Roy
facilitate "Men Are Like
Waffles Women Are Like
Spaghetti," an eight-week
study class on couples, at 6
p.m., Sundays, at Colonial
Oaks Baptist Church, 6901
Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota.
All are welcome to this free
class. Call 377-2737.
* First Baptist Church of
Venice hosts "Living
Beyond Yourself* Exploring
the Fruit of the Spirit," an
11-week study Tuesdays at


312W. Miami Ave. Two ses-
sions daily: 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
and 6:30-8:30 p.m., both in
Small Fellowship Hall.
There will be a charge for
the workbook, and child-
care will be provided for
both sessions. To register,
call Mary Lou at 408-0205
or the church office at 485-
1314. Ladies Bible Study
and Fellowship meets at
9:30 a.m., Thursdays, Sept
20-Nov. 29, using the work-
book, "Ten Bible People
Like Me" and a 12-minute
video. Call EtheLatA75-
8105 or Betty at 474-4295.
* A free discussion group
will meet to discuss Rick
Warren's book, "The
Purpose-Driven Life," 3-4
p.m., Thursdays through
Nov. 29, at Jacaranda Public
library, 4143 Woodmere
Park Blvd. The discussion
will be facilitated by Dr.
Larry D. Potts,.who has
attended the instructional
course conducted by the
author Participants need
their own copies of the-
book. To register, call Potts
at 493-7504, 9:30 a.m.-
noon, Tuesday through
Friday.
* South Venice Baptist
Church presents a Beth
Moore Bible study based
on "Living Beyond Yourself
- A Study of the Fruit of
the Spirit," 7-9 p.m.,
Monday, Sept. 10, or 10
a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Sept
11, at 3167 Englewood
Road. Workbooks available
for $16. Call the church at
493-0022 to reserve a book.
Nursery care available.
*Venice Bible Church holds
an 11-week women's Bible
study based on "Living
Beyond Yourself" by Beth
Moore, starting at 9:30 a.m.,
Monday, Sept. 10, at 2395
West Shamrock Drive. Call
493-2788.


Caring for the'1 percent' at a church for bikers


BY CAROLYN CLICK
MCCLATCHY
NEWSPAPERS


The biker who calls him-
self Tootleloo figures he met
the devil face to face in three
decades of hard living, drug
use and brushes with the law.
Ditto for his friend Terry!
"Bulldog" Martin, who wor-
shipped at the altar of mean-
ness until he found God and
repented.
Now, Bulldog weeps when
he recalls how he and a biker
buddy once attacked a litter
of kittens they found in a
vacant house, wringing a kit-
ten's neck and flinging its
body into a tree out of pure
devilment.
These days, both men find
spiritual solace in a modest
brick church in a neglected
section of West Columbia,


S.C., where they are regulars
at the monthly "Biker
Church."
"When I got saved, the
devil cried," Tootleloo said.
Now, with just a little encour-
agement, he comes forward
at Suburban Baptist Church
to strum his guitar and sing of
the majesty of Jesus.
"Everything we do focuses
around Christ," he said. "This
is a brotherhood spirit-
filled and great to be around."
Since Biker Church began.
at Suburban in April, the ser-
vice has drawn about a dozen
bikers who are devoted to
Christian outreach. Like other
biker ministries, they help
feed the hungry, minister to
the homeless and pray for the
outcast.
Suburban co-pastor Frank
Lengel, a retired Army lieu-
tenant colonel with a lifelong


love of motorcycles, founded
the ministry, assisted by crag-
gy-faced men whose hard-
luck stories trail out like miles
of bad road.
"We're trying to get people
to come to church who don't
fit in a normal church,"
Lengel said. "People with
their front teeth knocked out,
who don't have church
clothes. Someone has got to
take care of the people in that
community."
Lengel and his wife, Beth,
pulled up stakes in a more
traditional Baptist church
after a mission trip to China.
They found, Lengel said, that
God was calling them to
Suburban.
Once a month, the bikers
roar in at 7:30 a.m. in time for
a breakfast of pancakes and
sausage, then gather in the
small sanctuary for a message


from Lengel or, on this past
Sunday, "in-house evangelist"
Joe Pillow.
Recalling the peculiar
motorcycle lingo that bonds
the group, he spoke of the "1-
percenters" who give the
majority of law-abiding fami-
ly bikers a bad name.
"As I read my Bible, I found
out that Jesus was also con-
cerned about the 1-per-
centers," Pillow said.
In the parable of the lost
sheep, Jesus "left the 90 and 9
back in the pen that he knew
was in the fold, and he went
looking' for that 1 percent," the
sinners who do not know the
love of God.
"I hope and pray that each
one of you all this morning
are with the 90 and 9 that are
in the pen," he said.
"But chances are there's
somebody in here this morn-


ing that's not with the 90 and
9, that 1 percent that's out in a
world where Satan wants to
kill you."
As the service concluded,
they gathered up front to lay
hands on a homeless parish-
ioner. Then, those with bikes
headed out for an hour's ride.
"Biking is a state of mind
- a spirit," said Lengel, who
rides a fully loaded Honda
Goldwing. "We've got a lot of
folks who are bikers who
don't have a bike."
The ride isn't the thing any-
more, said Tootleloo, who
described how he took apart
his Harley piece by piece to
assure himself "that it was a
machine and not God."
"We're doing stuff the head
dude wants us to do," he said.

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