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Established 1881 SUMTER COUNTY 35 CENTS INSIDE Calendar ............. 7 Church ..............8 Obituaries ... Police Report Tidbits ..... .6 .........3 ........ 23 THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 20051 Commission to set adult business regulations MARTIN STEELE Times Correspondent Sumter County commission- ers on Tuesday set public hearings for next week and early February to consider extending a 90-day moratori- um on accepting applications for any new adult-themed, sexually explicit businesses in the county. County Attorney Randall Thornton presented the board with a draft of a revised mora- torium ordinance and asked them to set the hearings. They are scheduled for 6:05 p.m. Jan. 25, and Feb. 8. The current moratorium was adopted late last year to give the board time to develop regulations for such business- es. That came after the open- ing late last summer of the Xmart Super Center in the I- 75/S.R. 44-interchange area. At the time, Thornton advised commissioners that The public hearings to consider extending the moratorium on adult businesses are scheduled for 6:05 p.m. Jan. 25, and Feb. 8. "free speech" issues prevent- ed the county from barring such business, but that they could be regulated and restricted by zoning. On Tuesday, Thornton said that the draft he is proposing for the extension contains lan- guage suggested by a consult- ant the commission recently agreed to hire. The board last month decid- ed to hire Illinois consultant Eric Kelley as an "expert wit- ness" to help develop a legally defensible basis for specific regulations for the "adult"- themed businesses. In addition to the moratori- um hearings, the board last week scheduled a workshop to be held at the end of its reg- ular business session on Feb. 8. Kelley is to discuss the issue with commissioners at that session. Tuesday, there was some since of urgency by the com- mission, as Thornton advised that the current moratorium would expire Jan. 23. Because of the require- ments for legal advertisement of the hearings, Jan. 25 was the earliest time that the extension could be consid- ered, he said. County Development Services Director Robbie Rogers assured the board that, during the interim, there would not likely be any timely applications for zoning approval due to the processes that are involved. Croom teen remembered BRENDA LOCKLEAR Staff Writer . SSouth Sumter Middle School student Nicholaus Ryan Hemphill was a "won- derful kid," according to his band teacher Cory Lowery. Ryan was only 14 years old and in the eighth grade when he died Monday, " Jan. 10, in his Croom .. ..- .. - A-Coochee home. 'r "He loved e v e r y m inute o f it ".. ............ (band)..- He ... was the first ...-. " one to class 6 4 and thelast -.-... one to The last of the marchers and vehicles which joined the march while in route.The march was to celebrate Martin Luther Hemphill leave," said King Day in Royal. Lowery. "If there was one thing at this school he loved, it was Odten band." ''. And'he took help positively Lowery added, pointing out , that while Nicholaus had his Tim HENRY POATESnt ups and downs like every ''Times Correspondent other teen, he was a happy MJ r child. : Monday, Jan. 17 resi- "He was a wonderful kid,"ild. dents of Royal honored He as a wonderful kid," the Civil Rights leader he said..... ....---- - and minister, D~octor Nicholaus played baritone and martinLuister, Doctor, and started from the begin- with a marti n Luther Kingather-, ning with Lowery two years with a march and gather- ago1 ing, at the Royal ago. Community Center and "His idea was just to keep Library. practicing and playing as According toone'ofthis much as -he could," Lowery year'sorganizers, Brenda said, adding that Nicholaus year's organizers, Bridendat of the wanted to play in high school. Solomon, president of theLibrary Rather than a career, Association, the obser- Lowery said he thinks o atin th er Nicholaus sawmusic as,Justvance of Martin Luther mrcolau sw ming c as, 'tst v eDdKing Day had declined in more ofa thing that made him the past few years and the He was doing somethingappy" organizers didn't want the He was doing somethingobservance to end. that not a lot of people can do serancrs oervance and he was good at it, Lowery was twofol ose . said. was two-fold in purpose. Nicholaus attended Croom The first was to remem- Road Baptist Church. ber King with a march "ad Bapts that was reminiscent of "He was very concerned the freedom marches about Croom Road Baptist --"-ih rches Church," said church mem- King had orchestrated in ber Belinda Cheatham. '"the early 1960s..The sec-' ber Belinda Cheatham. oqii dWas to" raise money He had started saving his ufor the benefit of the pennies. He was going to Left to right: District Chief of the Royal Fire Department, Lorenzo Brooks; President of the Royal Library that Royal Library Association, Brenda Solomon; and marcher, Erie Evans in prayer before march in Royal to commemorate Martin Luther King Day. Please see KING, Page 2 1 Please see TEEN, Page 2 100-yardchurch has celebration from left to right Pastor Lorenzo Robinson, Elizabeth LaSane, 81, and LaSane's sister Mary B(arron, 75 at the Mount Bethel Baptist "Old-Fashioned Day." LaSane and Barron have been attending church there since the 1930's. AMANDA MIMS Times Correspondent Elizabeth LaSane joined Mount Bethel Baptist Church, in Coleman as a child in 1935. On Sunday, the 81-year-old got to share some of her experi- ences growing up in the area, and give the younger genera- tions a glimpse into their background and culture. For the fifth year, Mount Bethel has dedicated one Sunday for just that purpose. "Many of us don't know where we came from and how we got to be where we are," she said. The message during the service was a simple one: to embrace the generosity and caring of earlier generations, Pastor Lorenzo Robinson told members that when he was growing up in the sixties, peo- ple in the community worked Among antique items brought .together by members of Mount Bethel Baptist Church were baskets, lamps. kitchen utensils, and an old glass bot- tle in which bleach had been sold at one time. together. "When one was sick, all were sick," he said. He said that neighbors didn't let each other go hungry; they were always willing to help one another The music at Mount Bethel usually involves a piano, Please see CHURCH Paee 2 9th annual Chinsegut run set On Saturday, Feb. 12, the Chinsegut Nature Center will have a run and fun walk It is located approximately 7 miles north of Brooksville on U.S. 41 then one mile west on C.R. 476. The race course winds through old growth lon- gleaf-turkey oak forest and oak hammocks on woods trails. 7:30 am' Packet Pickup and Late Registration 8:30 am Start of 5K 8:35 am Start of one mile fun walk Awards Ceremony at Chinsegut Nature Center Unique Hand-Crafted Awards: 5K Top first overall M/F winners, top masters male and female, and the top three in each age division male and female. One mile fun walk award to top three people identifying the most flagged natural plants on walk Entry fees are: 5K $10, $15 after Feb 4; 1 mile $8, $10 after Feb. 4 Make checks payable to "Wildlife Foundation of Florida" and send with com- pleted entry form to: Chinsegut Nature Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville, FL 34601. For more information please call 352-754-6722 or email us at kristin.wood@myfwc.com or visit our web site www.myfwc.com/chinsegut New 4-H club starts AMANDA MIMS Times Correspondent The Sumter County 4-H Shooting Sports had its first meeting on Tuesday evening. Club leader and instructor William "Red" Foster said that this is a program that's taken a long time to start, and -he's glad they're finally get- ting it up and running. He decided to start the club because of the interest of his 15-year-old daughter Tyler, who also belongs to 4-H clubs where she shows horses, cat- tle, and chickens, and about 15 other children in the coun- ty. Please see 4-H, Page 2 "s ~1 ~ - I - A - "1 ~1.. 4~ ~ ~' ,-~> ~ ,,.. .? ,, SVOLUME121 NUMBER 3 PAGE 2. SUMMER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005 Ntm Veteran ADVICE DAN BAKER Veterans Service Manager Disability Compensation - 2005 rates 10 percent $108, 20 percent $210, 30 percent $324, 40 percent $466, 50 percent - $663, 60 percent $839, 70 per- cent $1,056, 80 percent - $1,227, 90 percent $1,380, and 100 percent $2,299. Additional payments for dependents Veterans whose service-con- *nected disabilities are rated at ::30 percent or more are entitled ::to additional allowances for ::dependents. Depending upon 'the disability rating of the veter- San, monthly allowances for a ::spouse range from $39 to $94 ::and for a dependent child, $26 to -$88. Additional amounts are pro- ,:vided for each additional child 4-H continued from Page 1 , An avid sportsman, Foster :'has been using shotguns "since he started hunting with, his father as a child. He received his certification to 'teach the 4-H rifle shooting -course, which emphasizes marksmanship, cleaning, ,handling, and safety. Foster said that safety is the main focus of the course, and it !teaches children that rifles 'are not toys so that they know' 'what to do if they're in a situ- 'KING continued from Page 1 ,opened last year. The march was approxi- mately a mile a halflong and 'lasted for about 40 minutes. It started at the community building parking lot with a ;prayer by Solomon. A small band of marchers, ;about 20, headed south, in the chilly, windy weather, for and there is a higher scale for children in. school after age 18. Other major factors affecting payment levels Adjustments to rates are based on a number of factors in addition to dependents. Among factors that can have a signifi- cant effect on amounts are: Veterans with severe serv- ice-connected disabilities may receive compensation at a basic rate as high as $6,576 per month. Various special monthly com- pensation rates apply when a veteran experiences loss or loss of use of one or more limbs; loses one or more of the senses of sight, hearing or speech; or experiences loss of a reproduc- tive organ or its use, or loss of breast tissue by a female veter- an. Allowances may be made for veterans requiring aides, such as bedridden individuals who need assistance with eating, bathing or certain other activi- ties of daily living. This adjust- ation at home or a friend's house where there's a gun. "We teach them how to han- dle a gun properly," Foster said. According to Foster, the Shooting Sports club is just about like any other 4-H club. So far, the Sumter club hasn't decided to charge any fees for membership and any child old enough to join 4-H can join this club. There will be a meeting once a month, and events throughout the year where members can compete and win trophies. The group recently received a grant to purchase several shotguns, and Foster one block and then turned east onto County Road 462. Their route then took them north on County Road 229 and west on County Road 222. The march turned south from County Road 222 and returned to the community building. Additional marchers joined the group along the way. District Fire Chief, Lorenzo Brooks of the Royal Fire Department, accompa- nied the marchers in a super- ment is referred to as "aid and, increments of 10 percent attendance." reflecting degree of disability. *Veterans whose service-con- As federal regulations summa- nected disability leaves them rize the underlying principle. unable to maintain gainful "The percentage ratings rep- employment may meet criteria resent as far as can practica- for allowances at the 100 per- bly be determined the average cent compensation rate under a impairment in earning capac- benefit called "individual unem- ity resulting from such dis- ployability" A veteran with a eases .and injuries and their single service-connected dis- residual conditions." ability may be eligible if the vet- The largest category of eran's disability is rated at 60 veterans on the compensation percent or more. A veteran with scale is at 10 percent disabili- multiple disabilities may be eli- ty ($108 per month), with gible if the veteran has a com- 783,000 veterans at this rate at bined rating of 70 percent or the beginning of fiscal year more and at leastone of the dis- 2005 among the total 2.6 mil- abilities is individually rated 40 lion veterans receiving dis- percent or higher. ability compensation. Facts about VA The criteria for rating the severity of various disabilities Disability are available online at Compensation http://www.access.gpo.gov/nar Disability compensation a/cfr/waisidx 03/38cfr4 for veterans is not subject to 03.html. As medical knowl- federal or state income tax. edge, laws and procedures About 80 percent of veterans change, VA regularly publish- receive their VA benefits by es proposed changes to these direct deposit, which VA rec- criteria in the Federal ommends for security reasons. Register for public comment Veterans are rated at before a final regulation is said that they'll have fundraisers to purchase clay pigeons and other necessary equipment. He said that also like other 4-H clubs, this one is good for 'them because "it keeps kids out of trouble. It keeps them involved." "The kids can learn and have fun while they're doing it," he said. Foster said that he hopes to build onto this club and add archery to it in the future. For. further information about the club, contact William "Red" Foster at (352) 303-7138. visor's car to prevent injury from highway traffic. All you could eat "Munchies", as Solomon called them, were, available for $3 at the community cen- ter. The proceeds were to go to the library. Juanita Jones, a poet, spoke to those assembled for the ceremonies and videos of some of Doctor King's speeches and news clips were played. CHURCH continued from Page 1 organ, and sound system. On Sunday, however, only singing could be heard, accompanied by tapping feet and the sound of the tambourine. On Old- Fashioned Day, church mem- bers try to make the service very similar to what it might have been 50 or even 100 years ago. After singing the song "Where He Brought Me TEEN continued from Page 1 donate them to the church to repair the roof- it was dam- aged in the hurricanes. "He was like that sweet and just very considerate," Cheatham said. Cheatham also has memo- ries of being his Sunday school teacher and said he came to her house recently, selling items for a school adopted. Where a veteran has more than one disability, the per- centages are not simply added together to produce a new rat- ing. Instead, a formula described in federal regula- tions calculates the overall rating. A veteran may be rated at zero percent, meaning there is evidence of the service-con- nected condition, but does not impair the veteran. An exam- ple is a minor scar. This zero percent rating, though not compensable, can be benefi- cial, since it may raise the vet- eran's priority in other VA pro- grams such as health care eli- gibility. In addition, it may be reviewed for a higher rating if the condition worsens. A veteran may have a number of disabilities individ- ually evaluated as 0 percent, which produce 10 percent combined disability and enti- tle the veteran to disability compensation. At the begin- ning of fiscal year 2005, there were more than 15,000 veter- From," the congregation watched as LaSane brought to the front of the church what are now antiques, but what she remembered using on a daily basis when she was younger. "Now we're going to show you where He brought us from," LaSane said. She showed old oil lamps, enamelware plates, washtubs and washboards, an old iron grill, and even a bar of ,Octagon all-purpose .soap. "You washed your clothes with it, washed your dishes with it, washed your face with it," LaSane said, gaining fundraiser. Nicholaus urged her to buy from him and while she was already buying from three of her own grandchildren, she bought a couple of things from Nicholaus too things she could give to her husband Guy for Christmas. Cheatham became emotion- al and said she was glad she was given a chance to do something for Nicholaus. Nicholaus is survived by his mother and step-father, Faith and Dwayne Jones, of Croom; his father and step-mother - Every 3,750 Miles! Change oil (up to 5 quarts of oil) '& filter I Lubricate chassis; Check belts, hoses, tire pressure, and all fluid levels; Inspect CV joints, w air cleaner elements. INCLUDES: Prei.ue itesti c.linj hysi.m and :ap Inspect rnve beltss, ho.se. & Ieeze plug-; Evacuate system and refill with 50/50 mix of 'DEXCOOL or GM Coolant and water. Lube, Oil & Filter $j995 Valid with coupon. Please present upon arrival. 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' 8 Extended Expiration til 212105 COOdW rei .h 121 Belt Avenue Bushnell, FL 33513 (Next to Dollar General) S- 569-0171L _ Softball Registration Vu The South Sumter Girls Softball League (SSGS) is happy to announce it is that time of the year again! Registration for the 2005 year will be held at the Kenny Dixon Sports Complex in Bushnell. Saturday, January 22 from 10:00- 2:00 fs Girls ages 6-18 (Age 6 if 7th birthday is by June 1). *~01n. ~ 'a- I ~ti'~if ~ ~'tv ,, o~. ~ -ep The SSGS Board of Directors would like to invite all girls from all of the ,J. communities in the county. lif FREE CLINIC TO ALL '-_REGISTERED GIRLS January 22nd, 9am-3pm. Bring glove and cleats. Please contact league President Ron Boyatt @ 568-1172, if you have any questions. I-. I Service done right, And- done by pros. ans in the category of "cori- pensable zero" ratings. In addition to the 2.6 mil- lion veterans on the compen- sation rolls, past studies have shown approximately 1.2 mil- lion veterans have overall (noncompensable) ratings of 0 percent, but because they do not receive payments from VA, the exact number is nqt known. + There were 771,000 new and reopened claims requir- ing a disability rating received from veterans in fiscal year 2004, an average of more thais 64,000 claims filed per month. Among veterans on the rolls, the largest category df service-connected disabilities is musculoskeletal problems, accounting for about 40 per- cent of all disabilities. Th includes such problems as impairment of the knee and arthritis due to trauma. Data on the number and type of dis- abilities are published annu- ally: (http://www.vba.va.gov/reports .htm). applause and laughter fro some of the older members. She explained how pillows and mattresses were stuffed with Spanish moss and how members of her generation were self-sufficient and hard- working. "We didn't go to tle store to buy nothing but salf, baking powder, and rice," she said. "We've been through something to bring you where you are now." Robinson said that he looks forward to this day of the year because gives his church time for reflection. "It just thrill me," he said. Merdick and Yalain Schulti Hemphill of Zephyrhills; two brothers Christopher Hemphill and Michael Jones: of Croom; one sister - Savannah Jones, of Croon and his grandparents Ros4 and Cecil Jones and Betty anc Jim Fulghum and Dorothy Hemphill. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the' Coleman and Ferguson Funeral Home in Dade Cit with Rev. Roger Battles office ating. SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005, PAGE 3 Man arrested, fighting with deputies Polce REPORT. BOB REICHMAN Editor A Bushnell man was arrested last Friday after he reportedly Thought with deputies during a traffic stop in Lake Panasoffkee. Mark Adams, 41, was arrest- ed on two counts of battery on a law enforcement officer, two *ounts of depriving an officer of means of protection, resist- ing arrest with violence, resist- 'ing arrest without violence, giv- ing a false name to a law enforcement officer and pos- session of methamphetamines. Adams was arrested about 9:30 p.m.when deputies stopped a Dodge station wagon near the intersection of C.R. 470 and C.R. 426 for an inoper- ative tag light, according to sheriff's Lt. Bobby Caruthers. Adams, a passenger in the vehicle, became nervous dur- ing the stop and deputies reported smelling alcohol near him, Caruthers said. The deputies found a bottle of beer near Adams' foot inside the car. When asked his name, Adams gave a false name, Caruthers said. Officers found, a wallet inside the vehicle correctly identifying Adams and contain- ing a clear plastic container with what appeared to be methamphetamines, Caruthers said. When deputies confronted Adams about giving them a false name, he attempted to run from the officers, Caruthers said. Convenience store robbed BOB REICHMAN Editor Sumter sheriff's deputies are attempting to find three men who are believed to have robbed Bob's Zippy Mart, on .R. 44 east ofWildwood, early Monday morning. , The suspects are being bought for breaking into the ,store about 12:35 a.m. by smashing in the front door with a four-foot yellow pole and then removing a safe from behind the counter, according to Sumter sheriff's Lt Bobby Caruthers. When deputies viewed the video surveillance camera, they saw three men, all about 6 feet tall, weighing about 200 pounds, enter the store and drag the safe outside, Caruthers said. The first suspect shown on the video was wearing black pants and a black sweatshirt, with his face covered with a hood, according to the deputy's report. The men fled in an unknown vehicle, Caruthers said. An undisclosed amount of money was inside the safe. Persoris with information about the identity of the sus- pects can contact the Sumter County Sheriff's Detective Bureau at 793-0222. . A scuffle started and Adams grabbed a deputy's firearm and wouldn't let go, he said. "The officer had to physically remove it from him." Adams then reportedly took the other deputy's communica- tions radio. The deputies finally sub- dued Adams and he was taken to South Lake Regional Hospital and then returned to the Sumter County Detention Center. Adams was placed in the jail with bond set at $23,000. Don't miss a single issue of Sumter County Times subscribe today, call 793-2161 Wednesday, Jan. 12 Eugene Bernie Mobley, 40, Webster, was arrested for posses- sion of crack cocaine and viola- tion of probation. Bond was set at $5,000 Tracy Vasquez, 33, Webster, was arrested for sale of cocaine with- in 1,000 feet of a child-care facili- ty. Bond was set at $50,000. Jayne Scott, 60, Lake Panasoffkee, was arrested for leaving the scene with property damage. Bond was set at $250. Jama Johnson, 23, Wildwood, was arrested for aggravated bat- tery. Bond was set at $5,000. Tanja Grayer, 28, Bushnell, was arrested on three counts of child neglect. Bond was set at $15,000. Thursday, Jan. 13 Mary Buchanan, 33, Wildwood, was arrested for driving while license suspended. Bond was set at $500. Tony Thomas, 39, Webster, was arrested for domestic violence. No bond was set. Anthony Stephenson, 25, Lake Panasoffkee, was arrested for aggravated assault, battery and a Hamilton County warrant. No bond was set January 22, 2005-from 9 am to 1 pm Health Screenings and Tips Door Prizes Displays Bloodmobile Refreshments Local Entertainers IN STA N T. $39.99 L 0> Preferred Partner NEREPREL AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE A :4 UNLIMITED. MONTH. INSTANT CONNECT 500 PLAN Unlimited Direct Connectwalkie-talkie minutes in home-area 500 anytime cellular minutes Unlimited nights and weekends $3Q C 9 Per month. Other monthly $3 0 charges apply. 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NEXTEL, DIRECT CONNECT, NATIONWIDE DIRECT CONNECT and other marks are service marks and trademarks of Nextel Communications, Inc. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All third party product or service names are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. . PAGE 4, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005 SSUMTER COUNTY THE VOICE OF SUMTER COUNTY SINCE 1881 The editorial opinion expressed in the Sumter County Times is the opinion of the news staff of this newspaper , Editor......................Bob Reichman Publisher ... . . . Gerry Mulligan General Manager/Sales Manager... Alan Place 204 E. McCollum Ave. Bushnell, FL 33513 Member Florida Press Association Our iForeseeing new problems H ow will the County Sumter County. Commission provide equi- If Sumter were to accurately table representation to resi- divide.its County Commission dis- Sdents throughout Sumter County in tricts based on population, then :the future? you'd probably end up with at least , It's a question that commission- three county commissioners hav- ,ers should be considering right ing a substantial amount of Village :now especially in regard to a residents in their districts because :recent request by newly elected of the community's dense popula- 'County Commissioner tion. NMike Francis. I I- With the majority of * Several weeks ago, Sumter's growth coming :Francis asked the board from The Villages, the 'to consider redistricting. community would quick- Francis asked the board ly become the county's to consider the idea political voice on the because of the substan- County Commission. tial amount of population Commissioners reject- growth in recent years in ed the idea of redistrict- The Villages. ing but the request from Francis, a resident of Francis will need to be The Villages and repre- 'L f addressed. sentative of that County BoB The question that faces Commission district, said REICHMAN the County Commission, Sumter County is cur- and all of Sumter County rently basing its County for that matter, is if the Commission districts on census current way of dividing county rep- information that was collected presentation makes sense for coun- back in 2000. ties like Sumter where large pock- Since the county redistricted in ets of growth are occurring in rela- 2003 with information based on the tively small geographical areas. 2000 census, Francis said it doesn't According to the way County accurately reflect the burgeoning Commnission districts are divided, population in The Villages since The Villages will soon overshadow the 2000 census was taken... other areas of the county where thatncis is definitely correct on voters have very different concepts Sumter County is divided into and governmental concerns. five County Commission districts, Hopefully, when state legislators each of the districts is supposed to meet tonight (Thursday) with local contain as equal an amount of peo- governmental representatives and ple as possible. The concept is t he public, they can launch some :the five county commissioners then new concepts for addressing ,end up representing about the County Commission districts. In same amount of residents. Sumter County, population should- While it's a good notion in con- n'tbe the entire basis for creating, cept, it doesn't really work well for these districts. YourVOICE Changes in SECO districts It is that time of year again when the 'members of Sumter Electric Co-op 'will be electing directors for the com- ing years. Some confusion exists regarding ::the director of District 3, which was 'represented by Bud Hodges for many, many years, until he was defeated in :District 3 by a member candidate :from The Villages. Subsequently, District 3 was split and the southern part was transferred to District 2, which has been repre- [sented by Dillard Boyatt many years. Boyatt is seeking re-election on Feb. 3 ,and is being challenged by Hodges. If Hodges should defeat Boyatt, the members of District 2 would lose their. ,director and Hodges would regain' :only 20 percent of the members he lost because of re-districting. A majority of members in District 2 :would like to keep Boyatt as our direc- tor. R.E. Weir Bushnell Band offers :its thanks On behalf of the Sumter County :High School Band Association, I would like to take this opportunity to 'publicly thank all of the people involved in making the ham dinner ;prior to our Winter Concert a success. To all the donors who donated the items for the dinner: Winn Dixie- 3Bushnell, $30 in gift cards; Foodway- 1Bushnell, $10 in merchandise; Charles L. Smith Sr. fresh green beans; Merry Howell two hams; Jean and Ron Josey all the bread; lTim Chandler donated the time to 'smoke all the hams that were served; ,Central Packing, Center Hill donat- 'ed two hams. Also, thank you to the 'American Legion in Bevilles Corner :who let us use their kitchen for all our preparation. Their generosity made the dinner a financial success for the band. To all of my kitchen help: Janet Cox, Sandra McClanahan, Buffy Chandler, Sarah Adams, Tim Chandler, Denise Slempon, David Stevenson, Kitty Fields, Brenda and Chuck Vorobok Without you I would still be cooking and cleaning up. Also, a special thanks to the Baptist church in Bushnell, for letting us use their Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary. To all the parents, family members and friends who attended the dinner and concert; our children are our greatest joy. To see them display their musical talents makes us all proud. And finally, Jeremy Langford, band director, thanks for being the teacher,- director and mentor that you are to all our children. CindyL Long Dinner Chairperson SSHS Band Association Bushnell Thanks for the support Thank you for your generous dona- tion of coverage given to assist Sumter Santa in providing Christmas help to those families who requested it this holiday season. Your generosity helped us provide assistance to6 341 children in 156 Sumter County homes this Christmas. Your kindness provided presents and peace of mind for parents to make the holiday season the happy family event it is meant to be. Please accept the enclosed certifi- cate as an expression of our apprecia- tion for your continued support to the Sumter Santa program and your con- cern for your Sumter County neigh- bors. May God as richly bless you as you have blessed others this season. Jeanne Reed Sumter Santa Coordinator lb dawas Copyri ghted Materia Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" Imrn 11 iiiwinTaW Salvation Army grows with local support BOB REmiCHMAN Editor Last year, The Salvation Army came to Sumter County full-time and it's making a difference for Sumter's needy residents. During the holiday season, because of a strong presence in the communi- ty, the agency was able to provide assistance that wasn't possible before the organization took up residence last September in a storefront in the South Sumter Shopping Plaza in Bushnell. The Salvation Army was able to pro- vide holiday assistance in the form of food, clothing, toys and personal care items to 166 families that represented 590 people, according to Bill Stewart, administrator for The Salvation Army Sumter County Service Center in Bushnell. During the holiday season, emergency assistance in the form of food, utilities, rent and medications continued to be provided and 31 fami- lies were assisted. Stewart said $14,034 was collected at the red kettles and $2,564 was col- lected by volunteers. "If it had not been for the volun- teers from the: NJROTC from South Sumter High (hlio volunteered for a total of four -full Saturdays), Sumter Oaks RV Park (The Escapees), Wildwood Kiwanis Club and Key Club. Al Ts Pals (a team led by Al Svoboda), Bushnell Kiwanis Club and Key Club. and Big Booty the clown - we would not have collected the funds we needed. Funds collected are used to meet the holiday needs as well as the ongoing emergency assistance program." To boost their efforts, Stewart said The Salvation Army is planning severe al local events this year. "We were overwhelmed by the sup- port and generosity of the people of Sumter County, said Stewart "Without the volunteers who gave generously of their expertise, time and labor, and the donations we received we would not have been able to serve the num- ber of families and individuals who needed help during the holiday sea- son: "We received donations in the form of cash and material goods such as clothing, toys, food and personal care items right through Christmas Eve. "We continue fo be thankful to our donors and to Wal-Mart and Winn- Dixie who allowed us to have our red kettles at their stores and to. Community National Bank (in Bushnell & Wildwood), McDonalds (in Bushnell & Wildwood), SunTrust Bank (in Bushnell), as well as Wal- Mart and the Bargain Warehouse of Bushnell for hosting our Angel Trees," he said. "Everyone was extremely helpful and wanted to help those who are' in need. The Bargain Warehouse went so far as to donate several cases of toys to make sure we met any last- minute needs." Eleanor Stewart, volunteer direc- tor, said, "The volunteers were so car- ing and helpful to everyone. They were willing to do anything that would make it possible to help our needy families. -"Many of the volunteers were vaca- tioners and people who were staying at local RV parks and some local RV parks collected Angel Tree gifts as well as volunteering with taking appli- cations, distributing gifts and ringing the bells. "It was a wonderful example of how our seasonal residents and visitors participate with the full-time resi- dents of our community. Eleanor also began two new activities by bringing visitors, music and gifts to residents of Osprey Point Nursing Center and col- lecting donations at Buddy's Tavern during a traditional Tavern Route. The folks at Buddy's called several times with donations of cash, food, toys and personal care items. Visiting with them.was a merry way to spend part of Christmas Eve. They were just so generous," Eleanor added. Ninety- seven volunteers provided 267 volun- teer hours. "Every day, Eleanor and I are thankful for living in Sumter County," Steward said: "All during the hurri- canes and now again through the hol- iday season, our neighbors continued to show that they have caring hearts and are willing to go above and Eleanor Stewart, director of volun- teers, and Bill Stewart, service cen4l ter administrator, in front of the Salvation Army Sumter County Service Center next to the Bargain Warehouse on Main Street. beyond to help those who are in need; God has blessed us in so many wayo and we are thankful for the privilege to share His blessings with so man' others." The Salvation Army plans toQ increase it programs and community outreach. A women's program (HomO League), Bible study and worship services are expected to begin soon. Those who are interested in serving as volunteers or making a donatio"i may contact Bill Stewart at Tho Salvation Army Sumter County Service Center at 568-2284. Contributions may be mailed to P 0. Box 25, Bushnell, Florida 33513. The Salvation Army is a Participating Agency with United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties, and the Human Care Network: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental Area and Nature Center (CWEA) is recruiting citizens for its next volunteer training class. The Volunteer training will run on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to, noon, beginning Jan. 26 and running through April 6 at the Nature Center. Volunteers are needed to assist in the growing multitude of activities at Chinsegut "We are finding a greater need for volunteer involvement since we plan on having open hours to the publicon a regular basis start- ing in February" said Kristin Wood, Natuie Center Director. "We had a crowd of over 1,200 visitors for our Pioneer Day celebration in November,' which broke all records of attendance of any event in the past" In addition to assisting with trail maintenance, exotic invasive plant control and general grounds man- agement, the range in volunteer opportunities at CWEA also includes: office management, inter- pretation and conservation educa- tion. The FWC is also looking for a volunteer interested in archiving the history of Chinsegut and there is always a need for volunteers to con- tribute photographs of events and wildlife at the center. Chinsegut is one of the few areas managed by the commission that has a commitment to conducting educa- tional programs. It is currently open to the public only when educational programs are offered, or by appoint- ment only. This will change the first of February when the area will be open to the public on Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with- out the need of calling for an appointment. Visitors will be pleased to find over four miles of hiking trails, a short boardwalk, a new bird blind on May's Prairie, and 2 new interpretive signs on the Big Pine Tract. Additional. trails for birding, botanizing or hiking will be opening soon. Ms. Wood has always involved many volunteers in the educational activities and festivals that occur at Chinsegut, but the FWC is continu- ing to expand its volunteer initiativO at CWEA. "Involving volunteers oil our Wildlife .and Environmental Areas is a way of partnering with thd public to help us become more effi- cient at addressing our management goals"says Geoff Brown, Community Partnerships Coordinator of FWC's Office of Recreation Services. "The added bonus is that volunteerism also helps us develop an involved local constituency that understands the importance of wildlife and habiP tat management" Topics included in this year's vol- unteer training include geomorphol- ogy of the area, the ecology and tracking of mammals, herpetology; birding, natural plant communities of Chinsegut, the cultural history of Chinsegut, fire management and ori- enteering. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or to learn more about the . training program at Chinsegut, con- tact Kristin Wood at kristin.wood@myfwc.com or call (352) 754-6722. The opinion page. of the Sumter County Times is provided for readers and columnists to express their views and may cover any topic. Opinions on local issues are typically given priority. The views in the letters to the editor or those presented by our columnists are not necessarily those of this newspaper. We invite all opinions, but we reserve the right to edit all submissions or refuse any letter not considered in good taste or of inappropriate length. There may be a delay in printing a letter due to space limitations or research requirements. The writer's name, phone number and address must be included with a submitted letter, although phone numbers and addresses will not be printed. Send your letters to: The Sumter County Times, 204 E. McCollum Ave., Bushnell, Fla., 33513. Please limit letters to 300 words. A another gut Nature Center starts Jan. 26 Annual volunteer training for Chinsegut Nature Center starts Jan. 26 -m-A ~rp SUMMER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005, PAGE 5 Softball season Ben Townsend, SSGS League Board Member, helped sign up about 40 girls during the first two hours of registration on Saturday. Another registration will be held Saturday, Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kenny Dixon Sports Complex in Bushnell. The cost of registration is $30, and girls 6 to 16 are eligible. There will also be a free clinic for registered girls on that day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. .,...... -... .XKayllt Paul, 9, tries on a pair of cleats at the South Sumter Girls' Softball League signup on Saturday after- noon. Firefighters make entry into the building. S ROPANE SPECIAL IRESIDINWAl TANK SETS - 0~ GALLON $ 00O SET & FILL 7900 *100 GALLON $10900 SPrices good SET & FILL thru 3/31/04 DBA --- Propane First in Service OF BUSHNELL Your Hometown Propane Company ~ Family Owned & Operated CAL 352-793-1211 TODAY'. FAX 352-793-9572 SUMMER COiUNTY . 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Locations Selling Sumter County Animal License Cares Center 735 E CR 470, Lake Panasoffkee (352) 568-9994 Dr. Timothy Poiter* Animal Care Center of Wildwood (352) 748-6348 OE? Dr. Leigh McBride* DE? Sumter County Animal Hospital DE? (352) 748-5454 4d 5 Sumter County Animal Control 819 CR 529, Lk Panasoffkee (352) 793-1470 Dr. Rick Munsell* The Village Veterinarian (352) 750-3000 Dr. Mark Yates* Jumper Creek Veterinarian (352) 568-1333 TRANSIT WILL GET YOU THERE! 568-MOVE Dr. Tina Merritt* Animal Clinic of Lady Lake (352) 753-5333 Holly V. Vance* Live Oak Animal Clinic (352) 347-8030 * expect to pay $1.00 surcharge $$$$ TO RECEIVE A DISCOUNT ON THE LICENSE $$$$ $$$$ SHOW PROOF OF SPAYING OR NEUTERING $$$$ Dr. John Mounger Bushnell Animal Clinic (352) 793-7222 Villages Annex 8033 E CR 466, Ste (352) 753-1592 SUMMER COUNTY TRANSIT SC S-MOVE (60S3) A SERVICE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS -I.i. Penny Nicke Ma^chJines R I ~g~s,~ 4p0 . 'f.e see w 10% PAGE 6, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005 - StmiirOBImJARUES -m Dorothy M. M. Hoare, 91 Dorothy M. MacMillan Hoare, 91, died peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005 at her granddaughter's home, sur- rounded by her loving children and granddaughter Julie Anne and great-granddaughter, Taryn and her caring nurse, Mary She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on April 12, 1913. She married Walter G. Hoare on Sept. 1, 1934. Survivors include her three daughters, Arlene Owens of Clinton, N.Y, Charlene Stewart of Tampa, and Grace Gayle Decker of Boca Raton; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grand- children; and two great-great- grandchildren; brothers, Jerry MacMillan of Sun City, Ariz., and Harold MacMillan of Austin, Texas. She was preced- ed in death by her husband, Walter; brothers, Allen MacMillan, Walter MacMillan, 'John MacMillan and Charles MacMillan; grandsons, Jeffrey Young and Daniel Owens. A private service was held in Naples. Muller-Thompson Funeral Home, Naples, provid- ed the information. Bernadine I. Petersimes, 78 Bernadine I. Petersimes, 78, 'of Lake Panasoffkee, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, in Lake Panasoffkee. A native of GGlouster, Ohio, shewas a resi- dent of Sumter County since -1980, formerly of Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Petersimes was a phlebotomy lab tech. She was a member of the Elks and Teamster,Union and a DAV 'officer. She was Protestant. Survivors include a son, Andrew Petersimes of ,California; daughter, Cheryl 'Whittenburg of Leesburg; ;brother, Billy Rinehart of Louisiana; two sisters, Margaret Gerken of Ohio and Judith DeBolt of Riverview, RCELL Fl.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held on Jan. 18 at Purcell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jon King officiating. Interment was at Bay Pines National Cemetery, St. Petersburg. Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell, han- dled the arrangements. Fredrick H. Sherk Sr., 73, manager Fredrick H. Sherk Sr., 73, of Lake Panasoffkee, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, in Gainesville. He was born in South Bend, Ind., and a native of Dowagiac, Mich. He moved to Ocala in 1951 and to Bushnell in 1961. Mr. Sherk was a manager in the public utility industry. He was an Army veteran and was a mem- ber of Harvest Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laurayne of Sept. 30, 2004, and his daughter, Janelle Merritt on Dec. 7, 1998. Survivors include two sons, Rick (Renee) Sherk of Cleveland, Tenn., and Jim (Sue) Sherk of Charlotte, N.C.; daughter, Cindy (Sidney) Hawes of Bushnell; four broth- ers, Kenneth Sherk of Mishawaka, Ind., Keith Sherk of Edwardsburg, Mich., Richard Sherk of Niles, Mich., and Robert Sherk of New Carlisle, Ind.; sister, Kay Yager of Center Hill; 16 grandchil- dren and three great-grand- children. Services will be held Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Purcell Funeral Home 'Chapel, Bushnell, with Rev. Tim Stein officiating. Interment at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell, handled the arrange- ments. Rita L. Tanner, 55, factory worker Rita L. Tanner, 55, of Bushnell, died Monday, Jan. 10, FUNERAL HOME Family Owned . J. Lane Purcell John Owner F 793-4531 D. Purcell under "How do I decide which funeral home to call when the time comes?" Aside from the requirement that all funeral homes be licensed by the state, some basic questions you might ask when selecting a funeral home include: Are they flexible enough to handle your specific needs? Are decisions made locally or from an out-of-town corporate office? Are they ull. service? Do they sub-contract services such as cremation or do they provide these options on-site? Everyone has different priorities and questions about funeral pre-planning. We invite your questions and we will respect your priorities. Please call us for a no cost, no obligation, no pressure appointment to get the facts on how you can benefit from funeral pre-planning. Plan today for peace of mind tomorrow! Beye FUNERAL HOME L eyers and CREMATORY Serving Central Florida since 1920 Licensed Funeral Directors *Locally Owned and Operated 1123 West Main Street Leesburg, Florida Sumter County Tollfree: 1-800-501-4343 YOU ARE INVITED TO FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH (LOCATED 2 MILES N. WEBSTER HWY 471) SUNDAY JANUARY 23, 2005 10:30 A.M. TO HEAR THE SINGING PUFFERSI Bob Puffer used to be a country music recording artist, now he and his wife Darleen sing full time all over America for our lord Jesus Christ 2005, in Inverness. A native of Westfield, N.Y, she was a resi- dent of Sumter County for the last six months, formerly of Michigan. Mrs. Tanner was a factory worker in the Air Gun industry. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marcy and Jeffery Byers; granddaugh- ters, Sherry L. Byers and' Melissa A. Byers; half brother, Daniel Schwab; half sister, Margaret Ford; and several nieces and nephews. Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell, han- dled the arrangements. Sharon H. Tice, 63, homemaker Sharon H. Tice, 63, of Lake Panasoffkee, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, in Lake Panasoffkee. She was born in Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Tice was a homemaker and a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Terrance Hallo. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Arthur; three daughters, Theresa Higgins and Sharon (Butch) Mattos, both of Lake Panasoffkee, and Tamara (Michael) Caldwell of Orlando; two brothers, Thomas (Deborah) Hallo of North Port, A.-N I w uJ w tic, 0 < UJ w 0. w H 0 I UJ wL UJ Ala., and Edward Hallo of Seffner, Fla.; two sisters, Rosalie Allen of Escamaba, Mich., Louise (James) Schmeda of Lake Panasaoffkee; five grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas, Joseph, Brittany and Jason; two step-grandchildren, Katrina and J.J.; sister-in-law, Patricia (Dick) Hageman; many nieces, nephews and friends. A Rosary service was held on Jan. 17 with Father Peter Sagorski as officiant Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell, han- dled the arrangements. Carl Everett Vause, 88, deacon Carl Everett Vause, 88, of Wildwood, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005. He was born on Oct 22, 1916, in Sanford and lived in Wildwood for most of his life. Mr. Vause retired from the Seaboard Coastline Railroad. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wildwood where he was a Deacon and past Sunday school director. He was a member of Gideons International, past president of the Wildwood Wildcats Booster Club, perpetual member and past master, of Wildwood Masonic Lodge #92; past district deputy grandmaster, member of Ocala York Rite Bodies #13, Order of The Knights Templar, Scottish Rite of Free Masonry Valley of Ocala, coronet- ed a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason on Nov. 30, 1991; member of the Wildwood Chapter Order of the Eastern Star serving as a past worthy patron; member of Morocco Shrine of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Flynn and Annie Vause, and his wife of 61 years, Annie Lucy McNeal Vause. Survivors include a son and daughter-in- law, Carl Everett Vause Jr. and Kathy Levin Vause of Longwood; daughter and son-in-law, Mike and Crystie Vause Dekle of Athens, Ga.; daughter, Sarah Vause Knuth of Athens, Ga.; grandchildren, Stephanie Vause Martin of Montgomery, Ala., Carl Everett Vause III "Rhett" of Chicago, Ill, Holly Elizabeth Anne Vause of Denver, Colo., Michael Shane Dekle and Jodi Dekle Kerr of Athens, Ga., Petty Officer Jennifer Louise Knuth of San Diego, Calif., Christy Knuth Williams of Athens, Ga., and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Jan. 16 at First Baptist Church of Wildwood with Craig Attaway officiating. Interment followed t Hillcrest Cemetery in Ocala with Mason rites. Banks/Page-Theus Funeral Home, Wildwood, han- dled the arrangements. Ethel M. Zimmerman, 81, homemaker Ethel M. Zimmerman, 81, 4f Dunnellon, died Sunday, Jar. 16, 2005, in Lecanto. A native of Gilford, N.Y, before moving to Citrus County she had been p resident of Bushnell since 1988, formerly of St Cloud. Mrs. Zimmerman was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two sons, Roy Allen Zimmerman df Clarksville, Tenn., and Mat Franklin Boyko of Missouri; daughter, Kim I. Cerny of Dunnellon; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildrenj. Visitation will be held op Thursday, Jan. 20, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Purcell Funerql Home Chapel, Bushnell. Services will be the same day at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Ron Thomas officiating. Interment will be at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell, handled thp arrangements. orshipThi k ih eou y Worship This Week at the Church of Your Choice BUSHNELL ( First Church of God ' .1tfila ll i,, .Alttr l 1, t 793-3455 l uir ',fl I, i ,Ti, IP.. 112F. iii,.h,i.I FLYrI' S .l~i SJ ',,, *l; i nqa M ,I ."..1 l .ll.d i .4', ,, "' '- l iip r'iii F Dhi IV'- ,- *,J- E ,, rul ', iii p m y, Rar,,all Bldir PAjl,:,r 7NF-1 5 7 .2 ( All Are IVelcomne A.t - BUSHNELL ASSEMBLY' OF GOD .,ur'l.v W,:,rrlp u':i AM Id11 30 AM u00u PM Sunday Scrool 9 30 A.M. SWed Disc.pl-sn.p N.gni 7.00 P1M. .151 West C.R. 476, Busnnell 793-22401/ rSt. Francis Episcopal Church- 1? N Cralce tt,:cti -\I Lii 3011t PO EBo.5r ? i521 7-w31.67 tl'erneisdat Bible 'tudi "pmr Hotl EuchtiLt 10a m. SuridayV 'unda, 5d'c',l 10a a m AAm r,.Th uridit'-. at p-I j /THE BUSHNELL PRESBYTERIAN\ CHURCH LISA 321 N B OAD IC:rrcr -.I IV [aidc & N Br,,di Churd-i 'Sc-ool: ''.I5 am Pub ic Worhip- 10 30 .tM MONDAN ,A. Group Meenng 0,0 f .i l.T iDNTIDA'i Bble'Srud-t -100 i .11 ) 352-793-4202 3 - First Boptist Church of Bushnell 125 W. Anderson Ave. 793-4612 iirig the Good Life narougn Fon in Cnr.t" ',Jr.3,3, 'I c ,le 1u.' *. l urc.JW.3.3 ..lr.I ILI0 P 1 ,r,.3 ( i00'i iI We3are-:l, Bil)e t'rj. 7 1 i r First United Methodist Church' 221 W. Noble Ave. :i... ... ....,r Faith. Hope& Love Sunday s holS 9. jiLn. IWorship 05-50 anm. CELL. lirrluri daM.fri'r Lzniirrsre WiI 5"00p.m. Diuciples Dialogue, Wed. 6:30 p.m. Ch1it PPicti-., rh-irt .111r F .p mr Bcar Fun G)mnaitic. Tuedea) J I.. 1 if,. 5 Vin p m C I(l e. Cab Sc.u, Tuues 6-Ju3 p m.I Dai4) Troop. Thur 61 J, p.m. ,i-,nou, Fridu i.min, p m S H A[R.L. tih .1t. lui v Im. Ri6,. Larr' .uAr.nbru.i. P.qolr 793-3221 j 310 W. Dade Ave. 793-8428 Sunday Bble Study 10 a m. Surida W,:'rshlp S*Er'ice II a m Evrnmg \,or-hlp 6 pm. VW'-lntsdav Bible Study 7pm. I Local Eva~ielist Greg Harmn r 1111hanq :dilf'aptist Cliurch :619 C7.1633 Bu.hnLuU Sunday Scnool .. .... 945 iam Morring Worhip .. 1100 am Evening Worshp ........ ..00 pm k.Wedn.esday Prayer Service .. 7 00 pmn r Pleasant Hill Baptist ChurchI CR-316A, Bushnell Sunday School..................9:45 A u.. Worship 11:00 A u. Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. Wednesday Prayer Service. 7:00 P.M.. y 793-5083 Paswr AlikeKms Bringing Church and Flock Together Your Sumter County Church Directory SrIIJhi I I BUSHNELL "BUSHNELL SEVENTH D.-% ADVENTIST CHURCH C.-er .-.f Surrnaiicu & Fundj. As \Vc'r..lp Hour Cp Pt.1 Sabb~rathSeh ll III 4 P~i. S. ai %ied Pra,,cr Nleeruaiig :' K .4// Itldrome 2 CENTER fiT (~CHRISTIA4N WORSHIIP CENTEk" I t''% SuiA C. -Ec iilC 'Pa1.i.r Jim 51iktr s.H.'iFL I LADY LAKE Hope Lutheran Church ' 250 Avenida Los Angelos i':orner e C P. 4At6 Urw.w d I The \',llgcs Services are Sunday at 8:00 AM. 9:40 AM and 11:15 AM For re irtoriTOrmci. Call 35i2-750-2'321 cr our S/ejb ile: A,.r,,1elulh,.frir, e .vll r. i'g 2 LAKE PANASOFFKEEI e' LAKE PANASOFFKEE ` UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday fWurr,; 8 36 & 1 AM SSu,',rJ:,y .'.:r,,:,,, i, A 4 Chlrdrer, ChurCh 11 AM Pastor Williston Brewer my 4tA.LH Panaioh~fri7uv3tiu ,-i2ll .t ) FrFirst Baptist Church" of Lake Panasoffkee Hwy. 470, Lake Panasoffkee 793-5510 Sunday Services 8 30 & 10:50 a.m. Sunday Scriooi.. ........ 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening ... .. ..6:00 p m Wedrie.iday light Payer Meelng. 7 p m y Pastor Jon Kinqg ).atihs ofl Ctace9 inisnoie- Pa |I-:. Fred s Pari Hi-,.-,I.i.i i ,. ,',L Morning Worship-- 10 30 ., Sunday E.enlng--- 6 00 Wednesday tIgni---- O7 00 .i, ,...... 793-1600 Q 101 CR A '52 L-.k Para ,b.irha. |' crJd St.A.SRURG GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH LCA Pastor: Thomas S. Church Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Christian Education: 9:15 a.m. y 130 S. Lone Oak Drive 787-3223 2 ( ST. MARK EVANGELICAL > LUTHERAN CHURCH iWELSi Pat.or N. 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WO I'iIP \i le 0 l AM 11 (10 AM M 6 i.i PM WEOiNEiD0A' PRA. ER MEEifiG 1. PM .JHDAi, EvENllii3 SERViCE liit PM PASTOR: REV. CRAIG ATTAWAY j ("Wildwood United Methodisti 300 Mason Street Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Worship8:30 am & 11:00 am Nursery Provided \K 748-1275 2 r FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WILDWOOD Worship 11:00 a.m. 203 Barwick St. Vild.ir.dJ. FL 347S5 k (352) 748-2530 2 t< SUNSET PARK d CHURCH OF GODJ 22 Pine Street 748-1318 W EL, ,i -.h _I'IIEM n [ttlrl .wL .... I ..I -11 ai rn i Bim isru-i imi SiUr ldjis l _--_-.tii l', H Nl i tf-i01 -- illl,'. k WELCOME ALL!!!!!! 2 PHONE: 793-3718 EMERY KING, PASTOR 4 m n I N p I q U 'T i 0 1 - ~nr~- I~-~---~--*-*----r ---r-r-r - J P E ^c E l~WAI g H C3OPEEI! im &,,rece Yn~E rcec 1960 PHONE: 793-3718 EMERY KING, PASTOR P" s I SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005, PAGE 7 S Sumtr CALENDAR Psychology Club hosts special dinner Thursday, Jan. 20 0 The next social meeting of The Villages Deutscher Club Inc. will be held on at 6:30 ,p.m., at the Churchill Street 'Recreation Center at 2375 t.hurchill Downs. Doors will 1bpen at 6 p.m. Villages residents of German heritage, German speaking, and spouse of same are welcome to join. : Membership dues are $10 jer person per year. Dues for .'2005 are due now. After a short business meet- 'ing, Evie Hanson, a travel con- :sultant, will be giving a pres- entation on trips to Europe. ( Light refreshments will be servedd. Anyone is welcome to 1]3YOB. For more information con- 'fact Ted Seybold at 352-259- *6073, or Martin Grum at 352- 259-9432. 0 The Sumter County Brain Injury Support Group will 'meet from 2 to 4 p.m. at ILSCC/Sumter Campus. There hare no dues and is open to brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Whether your injury was (due to accident, surgery, Stroke or abuse, you will find a friendly group awaiting your participation. Light refresh- i ents are provided. For information, call ,Margie Sovercool at 352-793- 7841. Leave a message and I ill call you back ,Friday, Jan. 21 Arbor Day celebrations, )begun in 1872, emphasize that tree planting is a personal ,demonstration of steward- iihip. National Arbor Day is ,he last Friday in April in nany states, but in Florida, it 1s celebrated on Jan. 21. This Is because growing trees in SFlorida is much different than :growing trees in northern states. -< On Jan. 21, there will be a Ipine tree give-away at both the Wal-Mart store in Bushnell and at the Sumter County Extension Office. The address of the Sumter County Extension Office is 62 C.R. 538, Bushnell. Free longleaf pine, improved slash pine and sand pine seedlings will be offered from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. (or until all seedlings are given away). There is a limit of nine trees per person. This event is sponsored by the Sumter County Master Gardeners. If you have ques- tions, call 352-793-2728 and ask to speak with Wendel. Saturday, Jan. 22 The Jerry Moore Memorial Golf Tournament will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Continental Country Club with a shotgun scramble format. Make up your own team or one formed here. The cost is $35 per per- son. The proceeds benefit the Wildwood High School Scholarship Fund. For more information, call Judy Franklin at 330-0588. Hospice of Lake and Sumter needs volunteers to sit with patients, provide trans- portation for patients and/or their loved ones, run errands, cut hair for those patients who can't get out, and/or assist in the Hospice office. The next volunteer training program will be presented on two successive Saturdays, Jan. 22 and 29, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Classes will be held at the Hospice Center south of Tavares. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required and can be done by telephone. Please call Jane Miller, volun- teer services manager, at 742- 6806 or toll free 888-728-6234. 0 Sumter Dixie Boys will have sign up at the Kenny Dixon Sports Complex in Bushnell from "10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the concession stand by the Dixie Boys field. Contact Brian Simmons at 303-2072 for more informa- tion. Bring a birth certificate and $55 registration fee. Thursday, Jan. 27 Bushnell Family Practice Center, located on 117 W Belt Ave. in Bushnell (behind CVS), will be holding a free seminar on dementia at noon. The benefits of attending the seminar are unlimited. Not only will one get the latest and the state-of-the-art infor- mation and suggestions on how to understand dementia, but will also receive educa- tional material to take home. Free lunch will also be fur- nished. If interested, register by calling Bushnell Family Practice Center at 352-568- 1988 and ask for Alice or Cindy. Saturday, Jan. 29 There will 'be a festival style (bring your lawn chair) Speckled Butterbean Rib Fest on Jan. 29. Entertainment from the famous '60s musical group, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Big Al Downing and Grey Daniels. Classic car show. Smoked BBQ and all the fixings. Gates open at 9 a.m. Entertainment starts at 1 p.m. Advanced tickets are $10 (age 10 and under free). Tickets at gate $12. Call 352- 793-7323 for tickets. Event will benefit the Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County and South Sumter Middle School Band. Scotch Doubles Bowling Tournament will be held on Jan. 29 and 30 at the Fiesta Bowl in The Villages and will benefit the Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County. 50/50 raffles and more scheduled. Sponsored by Animalist Pet Store & Groomer. For more information, call 352-259-1783. Felix Ortiz is shown with Bushnell Elementary School teacher Valerie King. South Sumter High School student Magan Oswald (left) .is shown with teacher Marty Sherman at the luncheon. Sherman opens her class- room to the psychology stu- dents. Teachers involved in South Sumter High School Karen Cloud's psychology volunteer group were honored by the students recently. The teachers were treated to a special luncheon. Some of the teachers and students are shown here. The teach- ers open their classroom and allow the psychology students to teach their students. They are: Jean Spaude, Kathy Hairston, Kortni Strickland, Lacey Richey, Heather Varnum, Carol Keller and Polly Tipton. South Sumter High School Psychology club members hosted a luncheon this week to say "thank you" to those individuals who have allowed them to volunteer each week as part of their psychology grade. For the past semester, stu- dents in Karen Cloud's psy- chology class could be found every Wednesday working in one of the elementary schools, in a special educa- tion class at the high school or at Osprey Point Nursing Home. The students help in a variety of ways, -reading to students, tutoring in math and reading or just lending that extra support to say "I care." The students wanted to thank those teachers and individuals who worked with them in preparing their port- folios for their final psychol- ogy grade and becoming so important as a role model in their lives. So, this past Thursday, while teachers in Sumter County had a workday and the students were still out of school for winter break, the club held, a luncheon for these special mentors at the high school cafeteria. "It is our way to say thank you for the extra work they do each week having a stu- dent in their classroom or workplace and to let them know just how much we appreciate them," state psy- chology member, Magan Oswald. For classified information call 793-2161 __ __ _Bluegrass Gospel Did you know that being exposed to Asbestos dust could -, cause Mesothelioma 20 to 30 years after the exposure? If you or a family member has suffered or died from Mesotheflemra, you may be entitled to compensation. CALL US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gary F. Easom, Esq. Pittsburgh, PA "Licensed in the States of Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania . and West Virginia" Ernest Combee. lMandolin Cecil McClellan. GuamI Bill Keen, Dobro Peirce, Raimond & Coulter, P.C. I Charlie Hamrick. Banlo Roger Marlowe. 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With innovative solutions at great savings, Sprint has j the magic number for all your communications needs. .JA .i, " Call 1-877-SPRINT 2 SVisit sprint.com for details p4! h -Sprint Some services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Contact Sprint for percentage savings details. 2004 Sprint. All rights reserved. Sprint, the diamond logo design and Sprint PCS are registered trademarks of Sprint Communications LP. All service marks and trademarks belong to their respective owners. S 2004 EchoStar Satellite LLC. All rights rese.ved.. SPR-329403 I " PAGEu 8, SUMMER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005 ChrSh CALENDAR 'Eternal umbilicus' Homecoming at Gant Lake Baptist Gant Lake Baptist Church will have homecoming servic- es on Sunday, Jan. 23 at 10:45 a.m. with singing and preach- ing followed by lunch and a sing in the afternoon. Brother Stan Burke, former long-time member, will bring the morning message. The Story Brothers (Swordsmen) will be singing in the morning service and in the afternoon. Guest speaker at First Baptist On Jan. 23, the First Baptist Church of Bushnell will be having Mike Haley, from Focus on the Family, as our guest speaker. We will be hav- ing a Question and Answer session at 9:15 a.m. and he will be speaking at 10:30 a.m. Mike Haley is one of the nation's leading speakers on gender issues and has capti- vated and inspired thousands* with his testimony of how he walked away from homosexu- ality. The First Baptist Church of Bushnell is located at 125 W Anderson Avenue, Bushnell. For more information, call 352-793-4612. Yard, craft and bake sale Webster United Church, 173 S.E. Third St., Webster, will be holding a Yard, Craft and Bake Sale on Jan. 29, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch will also be available, serving home- made soup and hot dogs. Family caregiving On the first. and third Wednesday each month the Lake Panasoffkee United Methodist Church will be hosting a Family Caregiver Support Group at 1 p.m. All are invited. For more information, call the church 'office at 352-793- 3438. 40 days of Purpose Have you ever wondered, "What on earth am I here for?" Do you think you may have missed God's will for your life? Join itlh us for the 40 Days of Purpose Campaign to learn God's five purposes for your life, then put the pur- poses into practice through the personal disciplines, group connections, and church-wide events that will take" place during the six weeks of the campaign. Imagine the impact on our community if all of us at Cornerstone Baptist, our friends, our neighbors and all who choose to visit with us were committed to living out God's purposes for our lives. Join with us as we all learn how to start living '"A Purpose Driven Life." Our. church meets at the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Bushnell. Please call 569-0183 or 793- 8928 or 352-603-1373 for more information or driving direc- tions. Join us for fellowship at 9:30 a.m. to 10 and services at 10 to 11 a.m. Helping Hands Prayer Ministry The Helping Hands Prayer Ministry of Bushnell Assembly of God will have prayer at the church. Missionary Hazel Lyons is extending a special invitation to all prayer warriors who would love to come and join in with us in praying for our nation. You are welcome to come and bring your Bibles each week We have a world speaker Come and be blessed every Thursday at noon. United Methodist hosting fish dinner Lake Panasoffkee United Methodist Church will be hosting a fish dinner the first Friday each month from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.- fried or baked fish with all the fixings. Good food, good fellowship. For more information, call 352-793-3438 or visit our web site at: www.gbgm-umc.org/lakepana- umc. Church hosting pancake breakfasts Lake Panasoffkee United Methodist Church will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast the third Saturday each month from 7:30 to 10 a.m. for the cost of $3.50. Please join us for this fund- raising activity. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the local Salvation Army Chapter For more information, call 352-793-3438 or visit our web site at: www.gbgm-umc.org/lakepana- umc. Alzheimer care On the fourth Wednesday each month the Lake Panasoffkee United Methodist Church will be hosting an Alzheimer's Caregiver support group at 1 p.m. All are welcome. 'Please call the church office for more information at 352- 793-3438. Mike Haley As one of the nation's lead- ing speakers oh gender issues,, Mike Haley has captivated and inspired thousands with his testimony of how he walked away from homosexu- ality. His insights come not only from his experiences as a gay teen and young adult, but also from the many years he has counseled men and women struggling with same-sex CASH NOW:: FOR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS, ANNUITIES and INSURANCE PAYOUTS (800) 794-7310 ' J.G. Wentworth means CASH NO for Structured Settlements! Unique Well Water System! Pemoves Iron & Sulfur (Rust Stains Taste and Rotten Egg Odor) NO ChemiCalMS es y Potassium Permanganate No Chlorine No ElctriitC y lI No Timers to Reset No Electricit1y No Electrical Parts to Repair or Replace No Customer Adjustments No Operating Expense Stop Spending Hundreds ol Dollars a Year Fully Automatic Treating Your Water For Free Water Test or More Infbnnation... SPhone ... Citrus Water Conditioning .NO SALT KE KINETICO .I.. .IS u er"i soli 0io 's i,'r a dia Vin l ;'1 /i zif' '~". "Over 42 Years Experience \" 7 Sen'ing Citrus County 24 Years ' SUMTER COUNTY 793-7115 attractions and their loved ones, who struggle in their own way when a family mem- ber or friend "comes out." Prior to coming to Focus on the Family in 1998, Mike ful- filled a lifelong dream by serv- ing as a youth pastor for one of the largest churches in Memphis, Tennessee. He has a degree in Christian educa- tion from Biola University and is currently pursuing a masters in counseling. Mike and his wife, Angie, were married in 1994 and are the. proud parents of two young sons. They make their home in Colorado Springs. Wednesday night dinners return Lake Panasoffkee United Methodist Church is pleased to announce the return of our Wednesday night dinners starting at 4 p.m. Join ,us for some good food and great fel- lowship. All are welcome to attend. Please call the church office for more information at 352- 793-3438, or visit our web page at www.gbgm- umc.org/lakepana-umc. Newspaper recycling bin First United Methodist Church, located at 221 W. Noble Avenue in Bushnell, has installed a newspaper recycling bin. The church will use proceeds from recycled newspapers to fund global ministries opportunities. The bin is for newspapers only. For more information, call the church office at 793-3221. Singles Bible Study Group The Singles Bible Study Group will hold meetings every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in, Lake Panasoffkee on Hwy. 470. Mission House open to public Greater Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church of 4319 Lime Street, Coleman, Mission House will be open to the public every Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. providing cloth- ing and food. For information, call 352/748-14990 (office). New Grace Day! New Grace Day is slated to take place weekly Groceries will be distrib- uted every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon and available on a first come first served basis. One visit per family each month. Any questions please call the church office at 352- 793-1600 and ask for Ron. recent Psychology Today article called 'A Nation of Wimps" detailed the ludicrous things parents do to take the bumps out of life for their children. Thinking .that what they're doing is good parenting, but in reality they're producing young adults who don't know how to solve their own problems. ' It used the term "eternal umbilicus," k referring to cell phones, those magi- NAR cal devices fruit- KEN cakey moms carry around at all times just in. case their precious beloveds stub their toes and need Mommy to make it all bet- ter, even from 500 miles away. Even before my daughter moved away I knew I had."con- trol issues" with her, but they magnified, loomed large and got right up in my face, when she left home to be on her own. ("On her own" being the key phrase here.) I had always hovered nearby to help her through any and all crises, real or imagined, and her being out of the reach ofmy clutches made my helpfulness more challenging, but not impossible. Where there's a will, there's a way. So, my child, who is old enough to drive, vote, drink, marry and all that other grown- up stuff is off doing grown-up things, trying to be a full- fledged, card-carrying grown up with a mom who won't seem to let her. Enter modern technology. I discovered that by adding your child's AOL screen name to your Instant Message buddy list, every time she's at her computer which means she's home and, therefore, safe a box on your computer screen lets you know. I've gotten up in the middle of the night to see if she was home via AOL, and if not, I Nobleton news The Ladies Aide of Nobleton Community Church held the first meet- ing of the new year at the Community Center in Nobleton on Jan. 6. The new officers elected were installed' by Lois Hughey at 1 p.m. New officers are Nancy Bagley, president; Edna Nelson, vice president; Pauline Brink, secretary; June Bunge, treasurer. ^* Dr. A. Leigh McBride, DVM * LASER SURGERY BOARDING **4 w 1 HEALTH CARE r g PET SUPPLIES~ :: MOST FOOT PROBLEMS CAN BE CORRECTED! CENTRALFLORIDA FOOT CARE, PA, would call her cell phone. ("Hi. This is Mom. Just calling to say hi.") What kind of fruitcake mom calls just to say hi at 3 NCY NEDY When she was job hunting I would search the online want ads for her and even made an appointment with an employment counselor for her. I've driven the 40 miles to her bank's nearest branch office to make a deposit. One time the bank lady said, "Don't do it, Mom." How could she know? The list of my fruitcakery goes on ... and on ,and on and on. I've gotten better, but not much. If my daughter calls and sounds upbeat, then I'm OK But when life starts getting a bit tough, I'm on my way to the post office with a care package of toilet paper and microwave popcorn or telling her what I think she should do. As long as I can text message or talk to her several times a day, I can breathe and if by chance she actually does something I think she should do, then I may even relax. However, with my hyper-vigi- lance and attempts at micro- managing her life, she can't breathe. Thanks (or no thanks) to cell phones, my always being right there isn't good for either one of us. In trying to lead her toward independence, I'm doing the opposite making her even more dependent According to the Psychology Today article, before cell phones, these 24/7 parent-child "eternal umbilicus" lifelines, came along, kids would grow up "internalizing an image of Mom and Dad and the values and advice they imparted," calling upon that when prob- lems arose. ("What would Mom do?") Now they just press a but- ton and call Mom, who's stand- ing by breathlessly, awaiting the call. Or in my case, I call first I've been seriously wrestling with this for a while now, know- ing that my every first instinct to rush in with advice and cash and goodies isn't helping, but harming. I liken it to carrying around a 5-year-old, not letting her learn to walk. How .pathet- ic is that? Even more pathetic is believing I can care for my adult daughter better than God can. Last month she was without her cell phone for a few weeks - and no Internet either. Without my regular input I imagined' her destitute and covered with boils, beaten up in an alley, begging for soup from rich socialite ladies. Or she was in a hospital with amnesia, or depressed and unable to get out of bed. (Of course, she was fine.) The last time she was home, we talked about struggle she told me that it was necessary, even good. The Bible says we can triumph in troubles and rejoice in suffering "knowing- that pressure and affliction and hardship produce patient' and unswerving endurance.", And endurance develops matu-, rity of character and character' produces hope (Romans 5:3-5). That's ultimately what I want' for her anyway. Still.. .at the air-; port, I gave it one final shot. Before saying good-bye I said, "What if I make a list of every-, thing I think you should do with your life and then you can' do it and then I'll be happy for the rest of my life and leave you- alone?" She said no. Good for her. Oh, may God be merciful to us both! Nancy Kennedy is the author of "Move Over, Victoria I Know the Real Secret," "When Perfect Isn't Enough" and her latest books, "Between Two Loves" and "Praying With Women of the Bible." She can be reached at 1-352-563-5660, Monday through Thursday, or via e-mail at nkennedy@sct- news.com. CENTRAL FLORIDA Advanced Hearing Aid Centers Marc. R. 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A.BewB Il"~lurr1 j r SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005, PAGE 9 Nobleton men prepare annual chili supper for area children's groups Residents of Bushnell, Istachatta and Nobleton, attended the event Gary LaRowe (foreground) and Charlie Woodhouse of the Nobleton Men's Club serve chili to hungry guests. Bushnell receives award The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Bushnell by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for it's com- prehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a govern- ment and its management An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded to the individ- ual(s), department or agency designated by the government as primarily responsible for preparing the award-winning CAFR. This has been presented to N. Joy Coleman, city clerk/finance director. .1 fl iI tit: i.. r---.. .- -Itshows in your smile. .And. in-other-place.) (And in other places.) When you love your workout, results come ea :blends aerobics, yoga, Pilates, and kickboxing ,dance routines set to fresh new music. ,All fitness levels are welcome. Mon-Tue-Thur 5:45pm Wed 5:30pm First United Methodist Youth Hall :Noble Avenue, Bushnell Patty Jordan 793-9430 ijazzercise.com a 1(800) FIT-IS-IT The Nobleton Men's Club held its annual chili supper on Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Nobleton Community Center to raise money for local chil- dren's groups. More than 75 people, prima- rily residents of Bushnell, Istachatta and Nobleton, attended the event. Club member Richard Merchant, who has cooked the club's chili for the past five years, once again prepared his local- ly famous chili. Wives and friends of the men's club baked an assort- I ment of desserts to comple- ment the meal. Some 15 mem- bers of the club helped serve. "The money raised by our annual chili supper helps support such groups as the Boys and Girls Club and the boy Scouts," club president John Brink said. The club was founded in the late 1970s and still boasts a charter member, Buck Sharp. Sharp, who was among the servers at the Jan. 8 event, commented, "We always have a good turnout for this event." Dick Merchant of the Nobleton Men's Club serves some of his locally famous chili. HIS W M1112 LS295 11M6 -e Slaughter Cows Boner 80-85% WI Range Avg WI Price Range 910-1030 970 53.00.55.00 920.1095 1028 57.00-61.00 1165.1285 1223 53.0056.00 1120.1220 1180 61.0062.00 1135-1270 1202 55.00.56.00 1390.1690 1448 53.00.59.00 Slaughter Cows Lean 85-90% Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 785890 841 45.00.51.00 710875 778 360044.00 925.1070 988 47.0049.00 900-1065 971 32.0044.00 1100-1295 1210 45.5050.00 1360-1485 1432 45.0046.00 Slaughter Bulls Y.G. I Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 1055.1395 1210 58.0064.00 1115-1370 1242 65.00-66.00 1395.1445 1420 52.00 1655-1770 1712 62.0064.50 ,1580-2195 1769 66.0073.50 sy. That's why Jazzercise i g movements into fun Cado relgth Stretch it .sh it shows, , Slaughter cows and bulls: 1.00 to 2.00 higher Feeder steers and heifers: 2.00 to 3.00 higher. Supply and demand were moderate Feeder steers and heifers: under 600 lbs 70 percent (52 percent steers, 48 percent heifers); over 600 lbs 1 percent Slaughter cows and bulls: 19 percent Replacement.cows: 10 percent Avg Price 53,94 59.21 High Dressing 55,05 61.34 High Dressing 55.53 Holstein 56.07 Holsleir. Avg Price 46.85 40.05 low Dressing 47.79 39.29 Low Dressing 47.10 Holstlein 45.66 Holstein Avg Price 60.83 65.55 High Dressing 52.00 Low Dressing 63.29 68.11 High Dressing ,. I.vce .,,,0 r'Fu...rr Feeder Steers and Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 Wt Range Avg WI Price Range Avg Price 185-195 191 175.00-180.00 178.73 220-235 228 175.00-180.00 177.42 250-298 280 155.00-176.00 167.65 300-338 323 156.00.165.00 159.34 355-395 379 128.00-138.00 134.30 400445 428 120,00.132.00 126.55 455.495 464 113.00-122.00 119.34 500.540 519 102.00.112.00 108.78 550-595 570 100.00-109.00 106.26 600630 615 94.00.98.50 96.20 650685 673 92.00.102.00 97.59 Feeder Steers and Bulls Medium and Large 2-3 WI Range Avg W1 Price Range Avg Price 205.248 236 142.00.165.00 153.00 253-295 267 14800-152,00 149.42 305341 332 124.00-142.00 135.13 365-390 380 114,00.122,00 118.07 400U445 420 108.00.117.00 113.14 485.495 490 107.00.112.00 109.47 wn.-A 5 p59 A OAfi-nlnn no Q04 Fud.r S nr,. and B.il% imls 1-2 Leo ad rn aeN sB t , Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 Wl Range Avg Wl Price Range Avg Price 170.195 184 155.00185.00 168.32 220-245 232 158.00.165.00 161.73 275-295 286 124.00-145.00 131.10 302.340 315 120.00-138.00 130.89 350-395 377 110.00-121.00 117.33 400447 435 112.00-116.00 113.40 450495 466 102.00-112.00 107.04 500.540 519 98:00.104.00 100.56 550.590 572 95.00.104.00 99.91 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2-3 Wt Range Avg Wl Price Range Avg Price 210-240 221 136.00.150.00 142.59 250-295 274 114.00.128.00 121.17 300.345 324 106.00-119.00 113.14 360.378 374 110.00-112.00 110.32 425-435 430 97.00.106.00 101.55 480,485 482 87.0096.00 91.52 Bred Cows Medium and Large 1-2 Young WI Range Avg WI Price Range Avg Price 730885 824 57.00-88.00 68.72 4.6 mrs bred 755.i855 ?A 8 A 80.8806 8074 7 -, Lrbred Co- .Call Pa-r, Meed... a.- d Large 1-2 Yo.ng i 1. 1 .ii ',, '.. .. .. 1 Your Quality HAY Specialists EJ~- Now in the Barn Eastern T&A Western T&A Western Alfalfa Perennial Peanut Coastal SEMINOLE "WORLD'S BEST FEED" All Purpose & Leisure 10% 5.15 12% *5.30 Whole Corn $4.95 New & Used Saddles & Tack Convenient E-Z Access for loading! 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O R K PAGE 10, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005 Fair Association gains new representative AMANDA MIMS Times Correspondent Barbara Kane has worked with the Sumter County Fair for many years but about a month ago, she took on the position of fair representa- tive. As a part-time rep. and full-time accountant, so far she's been keeping busy try- ing to find ways to spend wiser and reorganize so she can make the fair better for every- one. This year her main goal for the fair is to improve it in gen- eral, particularly where entertainment is concerned. With no budget increase for this year's fair, that will be a challenging task She's had some trouble finding enter- tainment that will fit into the fair's budget, but she hasn't given up. "I'm trying to get a benefit show with a good name behind it," she said. With all of the bad weather and hurricanes this year, she said that she hopes everybody can come to the fair and relax and have a good time. Kane said that the biggest development for the associa- tion this year is the new agri- cultural building, which will contain the fair office where she'll work The project is expected to be completed in February. She said with this building, hopefully more peo- ple will utilize the fairgrounds PAGE 10, SUMMER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005 and hopefully there will be more use of the. Facilities by community and youth organi- zations like 4-H. "We're all for the community," she said. She also has to manage the other activities that go on throughout the year, such as the farmers' market and church events. FEMA has been set up there for several months, but they're expected to leave at the end of January. Kane is happy to have got- -ten the job and is looking for- ward to helping the fair give to the community. "I'm really glad I did it It's wonderful," ,she said. As for the rest of the year, Kane said "you never know what's around the corner." Landscaping tips according to Mother Nature MARTIN GRUM lilies, wild irises and pretty designers carry this idea to Special to the Times : pentas. an extreme every time they Is the soil rocky and dry out, plan for a groundcover. When front? Put in a rock garden something pops up uninvited, Choose the right plants that with gravel loving alpine don't be so quick to call it a are native to north or central plants and sedums. weed. Attractive trees and Florida. This includes the Too much shade? Plant a shrubs are not the only native lush wild things that you can woodland garden of ferns and plants that enhance your gar- transplant from roadsides bleeding hearts, or a more den. and wooded lots, as well as formal display of begonias, Wildflowers and sturdy the improvedhybrids that are lobelias or impatiens. groundcovers sometimes relatives of your native Does a steep slope or hill- crash into the garden uninvit- plants. side make gardening a terror ed, but can turn out to be the hI n our neck of the woods' for you? well-mannered guests that times heavy rainfall support Then turn the terror into are wildly appreciated. magnolias, palms and pine terracing and display roses. Grow what grows well in trees. Improvements on these grapes, or a garden of bloom- your garden. Stop growing native plants have produced ing vines on the site. ,the same problem-plagued more attractive varieties that Remember that a lazy gar- plants year after year. still tolerate the clay and dener is not so quick to call in When Mother Nature drops sandy soil and summer heat a bulldozer and have the a hint about what she would of our region. property leveled and the: like to grow on your property, Plant your local nursery's trees taken down. pick up on it, and elaborate. version of these native plants Work with what you have Mulching: The best idea to and you already have Mother been given and Mother steal from Mother Nature. Nature on your side. There is Nature may reward you with Imagine a product that kills no need to apologize for your less maintenance and a more weeds, fertilizes plants, and soil or climate when ,the original landscape design. keeps plants roots moist. plants you choose already Most homeowners plant too There is such a time saver, have their ancestral roots many kinds of different and not only is it free for the buried in your dirt. plants antd end up with a con- taking, but some people are Also, any plant that sur- fused collection. even paid to haul it away. vives in the desert will do'just It makes good design sense This miracle product is as well when ignored in your to repeat the same trees or mulch. unwatered garden. shrubs, especially in a formal A mulch is any substance Make the most of what you front yard design. that covers up the soil got Is there a wet spot in your You don't need a lot of dif- between plants. The best yard that rots the roots of ferent kinds of plants as long mulches are compost, bark every plant? Plant a bog gar- as the plants'you have look chips, wood shavings and den with moisture-loving great Professional landscape pine needles. These are What if you could change your life in 30 minutes? mulches that decay and break down into the soil., ertilizing the plants as they do. By cov- ering the soil ith, mulch, you block out .weed seeds and seal in moisture. LTess, weed- ing and watering. To understand the miracle of mulch, think about the floor of a forest. Nosoil is vis- ible. The ground is covered with fallen leaves and debris, and yet, through all this mess, a vast assortment of plant life thrives., This is the way nature intended plants to grow. Don't fight it. Cover up the, naked soil and you be smothering away half your garden chores. For plant clinics in Marion County call 352-620-3-140: in Lake County call 352-343- 4110; in Suinter County call 352-793-2728; at the Sumter County annex on C.R. 466, on the first Mondays' of the month, from 1 to 4 p.m. A Florida Friendly Landscape Series is held at the Lake Penasoffkee Rec. Center, 1852 C.R. 457 in Lake Panasofkee from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Martin Grum is a Sumter County Master Gardener, for help with any garden or land- scape advice call the Sumter County Extension office at 352-793-2728. Ellingsworth is Named Volunteer Sof the District Just what's it like being named Volunteer of the Year for South Sumter Middle School and Volunteer of the Year for the entire county school district? "It was a pleasant surprise," according to this year's recip- ient Elaine Ellingsworth. I '- . Elaine Ellingsworth School PTO president at South Sumter Middle, she also substitutes in the class- room. Over the years, Ellingsworth has volunteered on projects for everything from scouts to sports softball and soccer. "But right now I'm focusing on South Sumter Middle School PTO and band," she pointed out. "I started volun- teering in high school, when I joined a service club." She said she gets a sense of self-satisfaction from her efforts, "and maybe an under- standing that everyone can contribute in some way." In the classroom, she simply expects her students to "do the best they can." The. best moments for her are havi-g the kids actually remember some of the things she's done with them in the past through scouts or school or whatever aspect of volun- teering she's done. "I see them around town and they come up to me and just start asking me if I remember when this hap- pened or that "A lot of memories. It's nice," she said. She's a firm believer in car- rying out and serving. "I think if. you're in a posi- tion to do for others, whether it's volunteering time or giv- ing in other ways, then you. have the responsibility to fol- low through and do it" Ellingsworth, a native of St Petersburg, is also clear on her strengths and weakness- es. ..1... She said she's organized, detailed and loves a chal- lenge, which are beneficial. But she also, "Can't say no!" "I live in Webster with my husband, Charlie and daugh- ter Trish." Her oldest daughter, Pam, married recently and moved to Fruitland Park She's also learned some- thing unexpected from volun- teering "It's very, very habit forming!" I Run Your Ad Sttw* 2x2 Rates Statewide $1200 Regional or national Placement also available Regions: North, South, Central Total Circulation: 2.2 Million 2x4 Rates Statewide $2400 Regional placement also available Regions: North, South, Central Circulation: 2.2 Million Ra oe4 ii Ra rbclnF rarsei )72-37 i*- '*? ?' : '' ' t . 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R.6 1o7 ASKING $99,000 H. 1623 R 1654 long ONLY $21,000 M 1660 I I I I I It's time to buy:. By Charles J. Kovaleski Whether you're thinking of buying a condo, a town- house or a single-family home, the Florida real estate market is hot Permits for new home construction throughout the state have skyrocketed up 60 percent in some counties while desirable multifamily prop- erties are being snapped up in pre-construction phas- es. The residential real estate market is still booming, and it appears that Floridians across the state are ready to buy. Are you one of them? If so, how serious are you? If the answer is very serious, take the time to assemble a team of real-estate professionals who can help you attain your home-ownership goals. Buyers often mistakenly believe all they really need is a good real estate agent or broker to make a good deal. But the most glitch-free deals happen when the buyer has put together a real-estate team that includes a real estate attorney, an appropriate lender, an inspector, an appraiser and a surveyor. Here's what each can offer you: Real estate agent/broker if you're enticed by the notion of saving money by purchasing a home without a real estate professional, remember that real estate is a time-consuming process. A good agent will work about eight to ten hours behind the scenes for every hour he or she spends with you weekends, nights and holidays. Are you willing to put in that kind of time? Would you know what to do? A good agent will find the home that meets your needs in terms of price range, areas of town you like, number of bedrooms, etc. They will also negotiate price and purchase terms for the home on your behalf, prepare a contract, coordinate property inspections Assembling your and the closing, as well as offer referrals for other experts. Real estate attorney serious home buyers usually hire legal counsel before signing a purchase contract to help with questions such as income tax or estate tax consequences, property taxes, zoning or special assessments, title issues and the accuracy of the prop- erty's recorded legal description. Your real estate attorney works for you and their job is to protect your interests. They will review, and if necessary, revise the purchase contract to make sure your issues and concerns are being addressed, includ- ing obtaining a title search and evaluating the status of the property's title. Your real estate attorney can also issue your title insurance; the extra bonus here is that if your attorney acts as the closing agent and pro- vides your title insurance, no additional fees will be charged to the buyer. Your attorneys will also prepare or review the closing statement and other closing doc- uments prior to the closing, and will answer any ques- tions you may have relating to the title and transac- tion, including deeds, mortgages and closing state- ment costs and charges. Your lender your choice of lender can make a dif- ference worth thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. Choosing the right mortgage takes some research, but make sure you exhaust your resources. Check with savings banks, commercial banks, savings and loan institutions, mortgage bankers/mortgage companies, mortgage brokers, and credit unions. Work with a local lender, and ask early about your total monthly payments, lender fees and any docu- mentation you'll need to provide. Your inspector the house you're considering buy- real estate team ing might look perfect to you, but you need an objec- tive, third party to verify the condition of its structure and systems. Your inspector will go over the house with a fine-toothed comb, reporting on its plumbing, electrical, foundation, heating and air conditioning, the presence of termites and other pests, dry rot, and the condition of boat docks, sea walls and pools. Your appraiser your appraiser evaluates a home to determine its fair market value a price range a given property will bring on the open market, assuming nei- ther buyer nor seller is under any extreme pressure to buy or sell. To determine this number, the appraiser uses comparative market analysis, interviews real estate agents and government real estate tax person- nel and tours the property, taking into account the square footage, floor plan, number of rooms and baths, upgrades, overall condition of the home and the surrounding neighborhood. Your surveyor obtaining an accurate survey is always wise so that both the, buyer and seller know and agree on exactly what is being transferred, and to ensure that the lot lines are unobstructed by things like fences, garages, driveways or pools. Surveyors are usually hired by the buyer, although this is negotiable. If the survey turns up a property boundary problem, it's a good idea to speak with your real estate attorney. A boundary problem might make title insurance more expensive or even impossible to obtain, which could affect your decision to buy, as well as your ability to borrow money from a lender. Together, this team can make or break your entire home-buying experience by heading off potential problems before they arise and making the process as smooth as possible for you. 2 Sumter County Homefront, Sumter County (FL) Times, January 20, 2005 SNEIL FISCHER REALTY -'E AND INVESTMENTS, INC. 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PERFECT TIMING! 3/2 DMH or, oer l4 acre or. Completely remodeled Large oaks, cLOered porch v. Screened porch & antached :carp :r v/ bonus room Oul- SPACIOtS 2f2 DHMHf I. qu.-r .~itrn.rI .;.iT, ur,.i) I_ ner Ili. FPened .reja or pL, !.rge utdiry shedi &l e"red ;s, ing & bonus room Perfect home for an one' $92S.00 buildings on property w/ partially fenced yard. $82,500 Panasbffkee& the Withlacoochee River are moments away by car parking Quiet & private call today! $64,900 MLS MLS 4.581595 ILS #G45.-1007 #. Goi' O ,,,r Fr,.rc, 7.$749l0 .tS .GJDi4 #G4554356 AFFORDABLE LIVING! T 3/ i perfc for any VALUE IN THE LAND 3/1 SWMH on great comer loI first time buyer, or would make a good solid investment GREAT RENTAL INVESTMENT! 3/2 on 3/4+ lot. Put your own home there or keep it rented for the monthly REDUCED QUIET RE TREAT! Well maintained 2/1 5 for any investor! This won't last! $49,900 MLS Needs TLC but otherwise ready to go. A must see! Won't income. Call today for details. $34,900 MLS #04585205 SWMH on large lot. 10.20 glass-enclosed addition & #G4584229 last! $39,900 MLS #4583129 10x28 screened porch. $32,000 MLS #0583552 4 Sumter County Homefront,.Sumter County (FL) Times, January 20, 2005. SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005, PAGE 13 Swenson heads up Bushnell Wal-Mart CritterC TT Scott Swenson has been named the new manager of the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Bushnell. Swenson, who has more than 24 years of retail experience, began his duties on Dec. 11. "The chance to work here in Bushnell is a great opportuni- ty for me," said Swenson. "My commitment is to work with our associates to serve our customers and to be the best partner for this community that we can be." Swenson began his Wal- Mart career in 2000 in the co- manager training program in Vero Beach. After completing the program, he was promot- ed to co-manager in Casselberry. He served as food co-manager in Titusville and Orlando, his last position before being named store manager in Bushnell. Prior to joining Wal-Mart, he was in the retail industry for 20 years. "We are excited to have Scott join the team here in Bushnell," said Wal-Mart District Manager Guy Peshek "He has shown strong leader- ship skills and will be a great asset to the store and the com- munity." As part of Wal-Mart's com- mitment to enhancing the quality of life in the communi- ties it serves by being person- ally involved in the communi- ty, he plans to support local organizations through the company's Good Works com- munity involvement program. Swenson is married and has one child. Sumter gets emergency grant AMANDA MIMS Times Correspondent Local agencies are vying for portions of a $12,197 FEMA grant awarded to Sumter County. Francine Ward, of Mid- Florida Community Services, said the grant is expressly not for hurricane assistance; its intended purpose is to help those in emergency situations and not for disasters. The program was created in 1983 by Congress "to help meet the needs of hungry and homeless people." A local board, comprised of representatives from the United Way, Red Cross, Salvation Army, and about five others, has been established to make decisions about how the funds will be distributed and how much each agency receives. "We have to bring the com- munity to the table," Ward said. For such a board, one formerly homeless person must also be a member. Only those private non-prof- it and government agencies 'that are already in the busi- ness of dispersing emergency funds are eligible. According to FEMA, this "allows the program to keep a low administrative overhead of less than 3 percent of the total allocation." Only three agencies have applied so far, and the appli- cation deadline of Jan. 18 is quickly approaching. A board meeting is scheduled for Jan. 25, when disbursement deci- sions should be made. Throughout the years, the people of Sumter County have gotten much-needed help through this program, Ward said. She cited instances when families had lost homes due to fire, been injured in acci- dents, suffered from illnesses, any many other hardships that made financial assistance necessary Funds from this grant allowed agencies to give money to those in need for rent, mortgage payments, util- ity payments, and other, expenses. For more information or for applications, call 796-1425 or 793-3114. Four horses impounded The Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County has recently impounded four neglected horses from the north end of the county. The owner of the horses had fallen on hard times and was unable to continue caring for them. In cooperation with the Sumter County's Sheriffs Office, the Humane * Society/SPCA has started the process of rehabilitating these beautiful LiN creatures. .RA All of the horses are in bad shape. But one young mare named Sweetheart is fighting for her life. She is so horrible emaci- . ated that everyone who sees her is stunned that she is still alive. Sweetheart, along with the other horses, deserves a chance for a better life. And we want to do everything pos- sible to give them that chance. For those who know the cost involved in rehabilitating neg- lected horses, you know what the H u m a n e Society/SPCA is in for The expense of caring for these horses will be a burden the H u m a n e Society/SPCA will have to bear. They need veterinarian care, coggins IDA drawn, dental work, ES hoofs trimmed or vE repaired, and their vaccinations. Along with these four horses, the Humane Society/SPCA has another three rescued horses in its care. The Humane Society/SPCA has taken more horses into its care in the past six months than have been taken in over the last four years. We are thankful to those who have offered to foster some of these horses. However, the financial burden is enormous for a small organization that runs on public donations only. For all the horse lovers in Sumter County, there is some- thing you can do to help. The Humane Society/SPCA intro- duced a special fund ear- marked for horses. The Equine Fund was started because of the huge medical expenses we incur when res- cuing injured, abused, and neglected horses. If you have a soft spot in your heart for horses, please donate to this fund. Supporting this fund is the only way we can continue to help horses n need. Please send your donations to The Humane Society/SPCA, PO. Box 253, Bushnell, FL 33513. Mark on your check: Equine Fund. Music biographies available at library The Sumter Campus Library. in Sumterville, just east of the Langley Medical Center is open to all residents of Sumter County from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Here are some interesting music biographies available at the library: Evenings in the Orchestra by Hector Berlioz, The Stardust Road and Sometimes I Wonder: The Autobiographies of Hoagy Carmichael by Hoagy Carmichael, Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland by Gerald Clarke. KidCare health benefits available Florida families with uninsured children can now apply for affordable quality health coverage through Healthy Kids. A 30-dayt open-enrollment period for the state-subsi- dized health insurance pro- gram began on Jan. 1, 2005, and will continue through Jan. 30, 2005. 632-0210 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICF OF SHERIFF'S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Writ of Exe- cution Issued In the Circuit Court of Orange County, Florida, on the 19th day of October, 2004. In the cause wherein MLH Financial Services, Inc., et al., was plaintiff and Robble L. Westphal and Lisa H. Westphal a/k/a Lisa Padgett, were defendants, being Case No. C090-4426 In said court. I, William 0. Farmer, Jr., as Sheriff of Sumter County, Children enrolled in the program receive regular doc- tor's visits, immunizations and dental appointments at a monthly premium their working parents can afford. Families can call 1-888-540- KIDS (1-888-540-5437) to receive the enrollment appli- cation by mail. ' Florida, have levied upon all the right, title and Interest of the defendants Rabble L. Westphal and Lisa H. West- phal a/k/a Lisa Padgett, In and to the following de- scribed property, to-wit: 1995 FORD STATION WAGON VIN/1FBJS31H7SHA22543 TAG/Q286CJ and on the 22nd day of February, 2005, at the north, door of the Sumter County Judicial Building, in the City of Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., I will offer for sale all of the said defendants' Rabble L. Westphal and Lisa H. Westphal a/k/a Lisa Padgett, right, title and interest In aforesaid property at public outcry and will sell the same, subject to all prior liens, encumbrances and judgments, If any, to the highest and best bidder or bidders for cash, the pro- ceeds to be applied as far as may be to the payment of costs and satisfaction of the above-described exe- cution. William 0. Farmer, Jr., Sheriff of Sumter County, Florida By: -s- Sgt. Roger Hayes Published four (4) times In the Sumter County Times, January 20, 27, February 3. and 10,.2005. MULBERRY GROVE PLAZA HWY 42 I ee I IN TE VILLAGESHearing Aid Repairs 259-5790 all makes and models : SOUTHERN TRACE PLAZA FREE NO HWY 466 Battery ale OBLIGAlTON OXFORD i2 9 HEARING 751.571 I I TEST i3is r, ,, j , 631-0120 SCT Livestock Sale 01/26/05 PUBLIC NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that I will offer for sale and sell at public sale to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described livestock, impounded on De- cember 2, 2004, at 263 SE 5th St., Webster, Florida: RED PIG WITH GRAY AROUND HIS NOSE At the County Livestock Impound Yard located at 223 East Anderson Avenue, Bushnell, Florida, on' Wednes- day, January 26, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., to satisfy a claim for fees, expenses thereof. for feeding and care and cost William 0. Farmer, Jr. Sheriff of Sumter County, Florida By: -s- Sgt. Roger Hayes, Civil Department Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, Jan- uary 20, 2005. 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Our tax revenue does not allow us to operate all the programs and services need- ed in the community. Our property tax revenue is only about $500,000 and that does- n't even pay for what it costs to provide police protection. That is where all of you who work and volunteer your time come in. You allow us to pro- vide those additional needed services. Wildwood City Commissioner, John Johnson (left) and Wildwood City Manager, Jim Stevens were present at the Annual Banquet to honor boards, committees, volunteers, and sponsors. City Commissioner, Ronald Allen and his wife, Linda, were at the City of Wildwood's Annual Banquet. "The volunteers at the library, the different sports leagues, sponsors, and volun- teer boards and committees make all this possible," he said. Stevens went on to announce, we have been working to annex 42 tracts to ad to our revenue and also control the expanding growth of the area. I am proud to tell you that the owners of all 42 tracts have signed on. for annexation. This is the most significant thing to happen in this town since the railroad came in 1881. In addition another 10 (owners of tracts of land) have joined 'in the annexation. "This additional property tax revenue should ad approximately $500,000 to our budget. Although our budget will increase, we are still a poor town and will still need to rely on the volunteers, boards and committees to operate all of the many differ-' ent programs and services we now have". The officials present to honor the guests were Stevens, Ed Wolf, mayor; Ronald Allen, commissioner; John M. Johnson, commis- sioner; and Pamala Bivins, commissioner. Each official spoke about the various boards, committees, volun- teers, and sponsors, giving thanks for all their efforts. Recognized at the banquet were the Public Safety Appreciation Committee, the Christmas Parade committee, C.A.TS., Wildwood Historical Association, Greenwood Cemetery Board, and the Wildwood Improvement Committee/Tree Board. Also recognized were Friends of the Wildwood Library, Volunteer Librarians, Parks and Recreation Board, Sumter County Youth Soccer Board and coaches, Sumter County Youth Soccer spon- sors, Westside Recreation Advisory Committee, Dixie Youth Baseball Boards and Coaches, newspaper repre- sentatives, and the Dixie Youth Baseball Team spon- sors. I restziJ 5 [HomeIRCenter Fm. HAVE BAD N MONEY 11DOWN LOWA MONTHLY 0LU PAYMENTS Prestige Home Center will approve you on a new home if you own land or if someone in your family will deed you some land. Call us or stop by TODAY while RATES are still LOW. 452 UMaTILLA 44 1.9 473 :. Ire i3 U 'fdmeC. e. 2rv~m 4444 19 PreS'rtige Home Centers, Inc.9 (800)335-4395 (352)343-2241 575 N. Duncan Drive, Tavares Driving Directions: 441 North or South to Hwy 19 S. towards Howey in the Hills. One & a half blocks to Prestige Homes. Look for the big log home in front. Left to right Deniese Woods, Paula Corbin, and Valerie Hodges were on hand to help with the food at the Wildwood Annual Appreciation Banquet last Thursday. Left to right Penny Roberts, Louise Wing, and Bill Wing were some of the honored guest at Wildwood's Annual Appreciation Banquet for Boards, Committees. Volunteers, and Sponsors last Thursday. The Speckled Butterbean Inside the Webster Flea Market 352-569-5333 NEW WINTER HOURS & SPECIALS MONDAY-SATURDAY 6:OOAM-9:OOPM CLOSED SUNDAY FRIDAY SEAFOOD BUFFET Hand breaded shrimp, frog legs, clam strips, all you can eat crab legs, plus many other varieties to choose from. Early Bird .........................................................$..... $. 15.95 4:00PM-5:30PM Buffet ......................................................................... $16.95 5:30PM-9:00PM Everyday Breakfast Buffet 6AM-10:30AM incl. coffee or tea Everyday Dinner Buffet.............................................$6.95 10:30AM-4:OOPM Early Bird Supper Buffet .......................................... $6.95 4:00PM-5:30PM Except Fridays Supper Buffet..................................................................$8.95 5:30PM-9:00PM Except Fridays Full Menu Available Featuring Black Angus Beef INSIDE THE WEBSTER FLEA MARKET 352-569-5333 - SUMMER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005, PAGE 15 * .-. : ; -. *i.^ T" ...... ... .. ... . .: ....'i ...... ,. . .... ., ;.". ,' * .. . .' 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PAGE 16, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005 OutdooCs uwi AIAMS Early scouting for wild W ith deer hunting sea- son pretty much over for the most part except in North Florida it is about time to start thinking about doing a little , bass fishing and _ some'serious scout- ing for the fast approaching spring = gobbler season. j, This is a great - time to get out into - the woods and check out what is going on. The leaves are still off most of the hardwood trees and this gives us the JAMEu opportunity to see Outdoo what is in the woods before the lush spring foliage returns. It is also a great time to look for the shed antlers from that old big buck you might not have been able get this past season that has since shed or will be shedding his rack in the near future. With the recent hurricanes %we lived through, the woods took a pretty hard beating and there are a lot of trees that have been blown down making a real mess. I believe that the hurricanes had some serious effect on the L past hunting season as far as deer hunting was concerned and I am afraid it may effect the spring gobbler season to some extent also. All species of wild game and a lot of non-game wildlife depends heavily on the mast crops or acorns and other seed that our native habitat must provide for their nourishment and not any natural food is more important to wildlife than acorns. Deer and turkey both really depend big time on the abun- dance of acorns in the fall and Winter to help them make it through the winter and acorns are the major food source that allows them to put on a needed reserve of body fat. Acorns are also one of the major sources for protein deer must have and if you don't have a lot of acorn pro- ducing oak trees around there is a strong chance there is not. going to be very many deer or turkey in the area you hunt With so many big oak trees that have been blown down along with the otherI ravages connected .DAMS with the hurricanes Writer we suffered through this past year our acorn crop took a hard hit in some places. We still don't know to what extent the overall damage was to the habitat but it sure did not do any good for the short term. On the other hand, hurri- canes occasionally hitting Florida is a natural part of Florida long-term ecological makeup just as the sunshine we enjoy is a part ofthe ecosys- tem that God intended for Florida to have. If \e intend to spend our lives in Florida we need to accept this fact. I have just read somewhere recently where some of the so called hurricane experts are predicting more and even worse hurricanes to hit us over the next few years. I have absolutely no idea whatsoever where they can come up with the knowledge to correctly pre- dict what will be happening with our weather in the future but it may pay to heed their advice a little. I know one thing for sure I will have some way of hating some electricity at my place by the time the new hurricane system rolls around. Anyhow, I am going to be doing a lot of pre-season scout- ing for wild turkey gobblers in TOOFAR sets boat trips The TOOFAR Organization Homosassa. All others should will resume its popular pon- arrive there for prompt f on bat. trips- ide on departure at 10,-,Adyin he Chissah6u; veron ,vo 'tYO-pav the-oiF donation; n. 29. Boaf'Y ners "FillT 'i'nihcludes 6a!o'rWih. launch at 8:30 a.m., from the For other information. 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To do this, however, I and cannot fi e season do not do any calling where I they learn ve ime of the or anyone else intends to try pay any more urkey will and hunt a gobbler during the calling and- y )r in their season. that flock of I have several places where hunting season to be care- wild turkey are fully protected Practicing : ot to scare on private land and the owners ing is extreme ay because do not allow any hunting but I you plan on ny harass- can field test my calling on bearded gob] Vild turkey these turkey and by doing so I but be sure t but they can check out a new calls turkey that ar pooky and sounds as to the reaction the hunted.. y much in turkey will have. I just got a pting their The reason for not using a mouth turke: turkey call where you intend to "Primos Hun ne I try out hunt is that you will get the pany that I p Is I might wild turkey used to hearing the the next few c - SUMMER COUNTY c7O flC F --- -- --- --- - The ayseed Cafe In Webster S 599 N Market Blvd. 352-568-8008 Family Restaurant S '' Mon. Thurs. & Sat 7am to 8pm Fri. 7am to 9pm Sun. 8am to 3pmr "Best Burgers in Central Florida & 793-858 Much More" j i. 5 BREAKFAST DALY LUNCH & DINNER Bushn ll, SPECIAL SPECIALS t$1.99 $5.99 Good Service...Great Food...Super People 1 )- -'y-la'tbr-'!. -yc^?'1^y.y^^^y' '!,r- ~y Assault on Precinct 13 R Fri I :,:, :i -;1j. -4 5, 1'*y. Sal 2J l' -." 9 -,u 'Iin 120 0 1 .. 72 0 r.lnr..Trur 2 4S 15 l , Are We There Yet? Fr- l; 5 : 15 -' 1 9 0 Sa l 1- S 31':. 7,:,,:, a :0 Su 1255. 1 700uu .1n. Thur 55 5 I, 5 The Phantom of the Opera PG.,j Coach Carter PG-13 F 3. 45.;5, : .56 5 9 55 Pn i',40 3 40 640 4c Sal '1:3 5. 3 .45 6 t 'j i 5 ? 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My class explorer many countries during 1 month of December. "We located each coun on the globe and exploit their dress, money, art, c toms, music and language.' They even made a differ tree ornament and mural each location they "visited. :"First we went to Afri My brother served in t students around the world w Travis Grimes was dressed for safari in Africa. the do rs," her her I.' ide ary. uit- I1. ire- kes ns- ght ed" the try red us- ent for ca. the Peace Corps for 10 years in Botswana and Swaziland so I have a lot of traditional arti- facts. "Children made giraffes, ate peanut butter their sta- ple food, compared their money, dress, art and customs to ours then ended with the traditional Christmas parade. My brother had explained the families were poor so chil- dren parade in the streets with their homemade instru- ments. If the onlookers like the music they throw candy to them. Our boys and girls paraded with instruments to traditional African music and we threw their candy to them. "Next we went to Brazil and, sampled tapioca, gum and, chocolate from the rainforest Children made a patterned, beaded-necklace like the natives and sprinkled glitter over glue cocoa bean trees." Children learned about the four layers of and the prod- ucts of the rainforest, listened to traditional music and got to explore with the many crea- tures living there. "In China, children did cal- ligraphy with bamboo pens, ate Chinese noodles with chopsticks, broke and read fortune cookies, made fish kites, dragon puppets and put on a dragon parade to tradi- tional music," Thomas points out. "Our last stop was Hawaii. Children made the state flower the poinsettia, made a puppet, tasted pineapple and did the hula. "To culminate the study we went around the world instead of having a traditional party. Children had to get their passport stamped before entering each location. "The most exciting thing for me was to read their experi- ence stories afterwards. They used many critical thinking skills throughout the day as we compared and contrasted other countries to our own. We built an understanding that we are alike in as many ways as we are different" Thomas is known for her creative teaching efforts. A few years ago, she put togeth- er an undersea adventure that not only drew students from around .their campus, but outside the school as well. Members of the working com- munity and students from oth- ers schools dropped by for a spin around the depths and a ride in her undersea explorer* 'Neomi Contreras was in the lead when it came to playing Chinese dragon. Juan Serrano, Mariah Perez and Donell James had fun learning about China. Jamie Coronado learned about Brazil. which included rating tapioca. - 630-0120-SCT NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF MORATORIUM ON ACCEPTING AND PROCESSING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL TYPES OF ADULT BUSINESSES AND NUDE OR PARTIALLY NUDE ENTERTAINMENT OF ANY TYPE OR CLASS The Board of County Commissioners of Sumter County proposes to adopt the following by ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR ADULT BUSINESSES WHICH INCLUDE ANY BUSINESS INVOLVING THE SALE OF ADULT MATERIALS, BOOKS, MOVIES, VIDEOS AND ANY BUSINESS INVOLVING NUDE OR PARTIALLY NUDE ENTERTAINMENT RENDING ADOPTION OF RfEGULATIONS NECESSARY TO PROPERLY REVIEW SUCH BUSINESSES; SAID EXTENSION RUNS TO APRIL 10, 2005; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE The public hearing is scheduled as follows: Date Time Place January 25, 2005 6:05 p.m. Board Hearing Room Second Floor Sumter County Courthouse Bushnell, Florida 33513 Entry to the courthouse after 5:00 p.m. is through the East door. Persons needing special assistance gaining access to the meeting and hearings or to be heard at the hearing should call 352-793-0207 to make any special arrangements. .Notice is given if any person desires to appeal any action taken by; the Board at the above hearings, a verbatim record of the proceedings may be necessary and is not prepared or furnished by the Board. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available by contacting 352-793-0200 and is available in the County Commission office located in Room 206 Sumter County Courthouse, Bushnell, Florida 33513. Dated this January 18, 2005 Gloria Hayward Clerk of Circuit Court Jan Kirkpatrick By: Deputy Clerk PAGE 20, SUMMER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005 YOU CAN trust Florida's No. 1 insurer of cars to help you SAVE MONEY. You may be eligible for discounts that could save you $200, $300 or more* on State Farm car insurance. 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Sideboard $499.95 3-PIECE LIVINGROOM 88" Sofa, 65" Loveseat, Club Chair Natale 34 .$ 190400 I ne Wm IaNT NTHS Bushnell D L O C K 421 West Belt Avenue HOME' FURNITURE (352) 5680993 Wildwood 350 Shopping Cente Dr. (352) 748-0505 $ AWOI 41XII 10 Icl: SAVINGS OF PAGE 22, SUMTERCOUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005 ON THE LINE WITH EDUCATION * 0 0 - 0 S .~ 0 S 0 5 5 S S .~ S -. -me S J 40 db!m lb%.!- I opyrighted!Materialm- Syndicated Contentaf Il .Available from Commercial News Providers" i SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005, PAGE 23 -~ - - 21W"5, 4~y ~ Domestic violence support group meets Curious about what may constitute domestic abuse or concerned that you might be in a domestic violence rela- tionship? There's a women's support group from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights that meets at Bushnell Library. Pageant applications Applications for the Little Miss/Princess/Junior Miss Pageant, Teen Pageant, Miss Sumter County Pageant (due Jan. 8,2005) and Baby Pageant (due Feb. 26) are available. You can get one at the fair- grounds office. For more information, call Cindy White at 748-1687 or the fairground office at 793-2750. AARP TAX-AIDE volunteers Volunteers are needed to provide free tax assistance to low and middle income resi- dents of Sumter County dur- ing the upcoming tax season. This is an extremely reward- ing experience and volun- teers will receive free Internal Revenue tax training. There are also opportunities for volunteers as client coor- dinators and support person- nel. AARP TAX-AIDE is administered by the AARP Foundation and the IRS. For more information on how to join the Sumter County TAX-AIDE team, contact Terry Allison at 352-746-9985, or tallisol@tampabay.rrcom. Sumter Super Seniors Meets every second Friday from October to March from 10 a.m. until noon at Trinity Baptist Church, 3305 East C.R. 468. (corner of 301 and 468 near Coleman). Fun place to meet other sen- iors, sing and hear a devotion. Everyone is encouraged to attend, bring a friend, and enjoy lunch. Kof C bingo The Knights of Columbus has bingo every Thursday at the corner of Dade and U.S. 301 in Bushnell. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6. Pilot Club meets The Pilot Club of Sumter County meets the first Thursday of the month at the American Legion Hall on Hwy. 44, Wildwood. Contact Maxine Cox at 748- 0111 or Gwen Smith at 748- 0074. AmSouth Bank\ collection site \ AmSouth Bank, 802 N.\MVIain Street in Bushnell, is a proud collection site for school sup- 'plies for Sumter County kids. Please do not delay; drop off school supplies today. Florida Friendly Landscaping Series Wendel Martinkovic, Sumter County extension agent for residential horti- culture, with selected guest speakers, is presenting a monthly landscaping series that will encompass every- thing you need to know to have the ideal Florida yard. The meetings are the sec- ond Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Center, West Wing meeting room. Topics to be covered, but not limited to: right plant, right place; wa teing effi- The Jan. 8 meeting of the Granville Beville 2234 Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was held at the home of Belle Phillips in Wildwood. Those in attendance were Joyce White, Mary K Greer, Betty Watkins, Belle Phillips, Peggy Sloan, Doris Sue Smith, Eloise Pitts and Laura Strickland. After a delicious brunch, the meeting was called to order by President Mary KI Greer. Peggy Sloan led the rit- ual. Mary Greer.reported that the Granville Beville Reunion will take place on March 5 at the First Baptist Church of Bushnell. Joyce White reported on the marker dedication at the home of J.J. Dickison in Okaphumpka on Dec. 12 and ciently; mulching; compost- ing; fertilizing appropriately; managing yard pests; rain barrels, storm water runoff; wildlife, hummingbirds and butterflies; protecting the waterfront All materials and light refreshments included. Free to the public. Phone the Sumter County Extension Office to register at 352-793-2728. Bluegrass,gospel music Beginning Aug. 13, there will be Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel music at Lake. Panasoffkee Community Building, across from Spirit Truck Stop.'Sessions will be 6 to 10 p.m. and second, fourth and fifth Friday evenings. For more information, call Jim at 352-793-8353. Pilot Club meets 2nd Tuesdays The Blue Heron Pilot Club of Sumter County meets every second Tuesday of the month at Chuck's Odd Couples Restaurant on 48 in Bushnell. The Pilot Club is a service club supporting brain-related disorders and welcomes any- one interested in becoming a member. For more information, con- tact President Anne Batchelder at 568-8411. North Lake Detachment 662 The North Lake Detachment 662 Marine Corps League meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at C.R. 468 (Redroad), Leesburg. For more information, call 326-2158. Kiwanis of Wildwood meets weekly The Kiwanis of Wildwood meets weekly at the Old Coffee House in Wildwood at 7 a.m. on Tuesday mornings. They invite anyone to attend and are looking for new members. Call 748-5228 for more infor- mation. Mixer dance at Lake Panasoffkee Mixer dance every first and third Friday night from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Lake Panasoffkee Community Building, located on C.R. 470, one block east of 1-75, V1/2 block north of the blinker light across from the truck stop. The dance is open to cou- ples and singles. Finger foods appreciated. Sponsored by Sumter Singles: Live music by George Britt. For more information, call 352-583-3740. Support group A support group for widows, widowers and divorcees is held every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Lake Panasoffkee United Methodist Church. If you are grieving, hurting, join us. Central Florida Dance Club. The Central Florida Dance Club has a new Web site name: dancefla.com. Admission is still $5 and sin- gles and couples are still wel- come. If there are any questions, call Belva Maier at 352-383- 0209. VIP Support Group Schedule The VIP Support Group meets the last Monday of each month from noon to 2:30 p.m. thanked everyone for the refreshments. Joyce also reported that the chapter had donated $50 to the James Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa for the Christmas cele- bration for the veterans. Mary K Greer announced that the Confederate Memorial Day Service will be on April 23 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Bushnell at 11 a.m. The chapter will be honor- ing the memory of. the Confederate soldiers and the passing of two of our mem- bers, Alma McCollum and Helen Tyner. Doris Sue Smith presented the program on the Carey Sisters of Virginia. The next meeting will be at the home of Mary Harrison on Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. at the' First Presbyterian Church of Bushnell, 615 Broad. Street, Bushnell. Transportation provided. Bushnell takes in surrounding areas. Bushnell Kiwanis Club The club meets on Tuesday mornings at Herb and Peg's Bakery in Bushnell Plaza, Bushnell. For more informa- tion call Secretary Mark Raciappa, 793-4911. Artist! Do youpaint? The Sumter County Arts Guild would like to invite you to come join us in our weekly meetings. This is a place to get togeth- er with other artist, to paint and compare notes, to have other artist critique your work, to exchange ideas, to help and to be helped when you encounter a problem. You may be a beginner still struggling, and intermediate that has progressed in his or her work but still needs the eyes of other artist, or you may be a professional. Oils, watercolor, acrylics, pastels, colored pencils, drawing and or pen and ink or whatever style you work in doesn't matter. We will be offering differ- ent types of classes all along. We have had watercolor classes and acrylic classes and will be offering other classes in the future. Please come join us. We meet every Wednesday at 1 p.m., at the Sumterville Community Center on Highway 301 just north of Bushnell. For more information please contact Pat Oelslager, 352-568-2908, e-mail roel- slager@cfl.rr.com. Need food help? Food is, given away and emergency bills will be paid on second and fourth Fridays at 320 E. Dade Ave. in Bushnell from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by Faith Based Food and the Salvation Army, respectively Al-Anon Group The Al-Anon Group, Joy in Freedom, meets at 8 p.m. every Friday at the First United Methodist Church of Bushnell, 221 W. Noble Ave. Parking on N. Hopkins St. Contacts are Judy 352-793- 5738; Linda, 352-583-3075; Jeanette, 352-568-0612. Sumter Cruisers The Sumter Cruisers invite all persons interested in or owning classic cars to Hardees in Lake Panasoffkee every second Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. for a cruise night. Bring your old cars. For more information call 793- 3006 or e-mail jessiewoodard57@hotmail.co m. Lions Club bingo Sumter 44 Lions Club bingo is held every Friday and Saturday, 818 N. Old Wire Road, Wildwood, starting at noon; $50 games and three $250 jackpots. Call 748-3990 if additional information is needed. Breast Feeding Support Group The Breast Feeding Support Group meets the, sec- ond Wednesday of every month at 1:30 to,3 p.m. at Bushnell Public 'Library. For more information call 793- 5900, extension 2928 or exten- sion 2959. cMASSEY FERGUSON STractors Loaders Backhoes Equipment Finance rates (W4erd ay m& eped) Term-Mos. 24 36 48 60 Rate 0% .9% 2.9% 3.9% Call Today S352-793-2161 , builder 609 N. Old Wire Rd. ,7r S!a .r-d Wildwood FL 34785 OFFICE: (352) 748-5228 FAX (352) 748-4854 l ..' www.dibarco.com rn 0 0 qDibarco'Buildin9q Corporation * Diana B. Couillard .NIBE i d CRCo44'73 President Fully Licensed& Insured Full Service Contractors Owner equine orthotics EQUINE Orthotics and Prosthetics By Prosthetics Research Specialists, Inc. 720 East Southland Ave. Bushnell, FL 33513 352-793-4477 Ronnie N. 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SUMMER COUNTY TIMES CLASSIFIED GET RESULTS CALL 793-2161 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate. advertising In thi newspaper Is subje to Fair Housing Ac which makes it Illeg to advertise "any preference, limitat or discrimination based on race, co religion, sex, hand cap, familial status national origin, or c Intention, to mak such preference, liI station or discrlminc tion." Familial status cludes children unc the age of 18 living with parents legal custodians pregnant women and people secure custody of chlldre under 18, This newspaper w not knowingly acci any advertising fo real estate which I violation of the law Our readers are hereby Informed tt all dwellings advertised In this newspaper are available on an eq opportunity basis To complain of discrimination ca HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Th toll-free telephone number for the hearing Impaired 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL KOUWIN OPPORTUNITY BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. WINTE SEASON IS HERE! M SEE THE BEAUTIFUL PEACEFUL MOUNTA OF WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS. Home cabins, acreage Investments. Cherok Mountain Realty GM Real Estate, Murpi cherokeemounta realty.com Call fo Free brochure (800) 841-5868 FC MOUNTAIN GOLI HOMESITES Prestlgl community weavil throughout Dye designed 18 hole championship course breathtaking Blue Ridge Mtns of Sou Carolina. Call for p (866) 334-3253, X7 FCAN WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS North Carolina whei there Is: Cool Moun Air, Views & Strear Homes, Cabins & Acreage. Call for fr brochure of Mount Property Sales (800) 642-5333. Realty of Murph 317 Peachtree S Murphy, NC 2890 www. realtyofmurp com FaC HOUSE WANTED Vicinity of Webste Rent to Own or Owner Financing Have Good Dow Payment (352)427-5095 (352)427-5093 ASHEVILLE, NC ARI Spectacular mount view & River lots. Pa roads, clubhouse more. New Releas Possible $5K Discou Bear River Commui Call (866) 411-526 FCAN SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005, PAGE 25 RANDALL N. THORNTON their claims with this court Bushnell, Florida 33513 FL Bar No. 176505 WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER (352) 793-5600 P.O. Box 58 THE DATE OF THE FIRST Published two (2) times in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- the Sumter County Times, s 33538 TICE. January 20, and 27, 2005, ict (352) 793-4040 ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED ct Published two (2) times in WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. 625-0127 SCT gal the Sumter County Times, NOTWITHSTANDING THE Notice to Creditors January 13, and 20, 2005. TIME PERIOD SET FORTH Estate ofat y ABOVE, ANY CLAIM -FILED Rogene Uneberry lon 612-0120 SCT TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Creditors AFTER THE DECEDENT'S IN THE CIRCUIT COURT lor, Estate of DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL i1- Elsie B. Wysong The date of the first publl- CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR or PUBLIC NOTICE cation of this Notice Is SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA an IN THE CIRCUIT COURT January 20, 2005. PROBATE DIVISION e FOR SUMTER COUNTY Personal Representative: File No.: 2005 CP 000004 ml- CASE NO. 2004-CP-000332 -s- Terri G. Dickerson IN RE: THE ESTATE OF a- IN RE: ESTATE OF P.O. Box 381 ROGENE LINEBERRY, s In- ELSIE B. WYSONG, Center Hill, Florida 33514 Deceased. der Deceased. Attorney for Personal NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Representative: The administration of the The administration of the -s- Catherine E. Davey estate of ROGENE LINE- or estate of ELSIE B. Attorney for- BERRY, deceased, File WYSONG, deceased, File Terri G. Dickerson Number 2005 CP 000004, n No. 2004-CP-000332, Is Florida Bar No.0O991724 is pending In the Circuit ng -pending In the Circuit Post Office Box 941251 Court for Sumter County, en Court for Sumter County. Maltland, FL 32794-1251 Florida, Probate Division, Florida, Probate Division, Telephone: (407) 645-4833 the address of which is iii the address of which Is Published two (2) times In 225 East' McColium Street. ept 209 N. Florida Street, Bush- the Sumter County Times, Bushnell, Florida 33513. or nell, Florida, The names January 20, and 27, 2005. The names and addresses s in and addresses of the per- bf the personal repre- w, sonal representative and 624-0127 SCT sentative and the person- the personal representa- Notice to Creditors al representative's attor- tive's attorney are set (Summary Administration) ney are set forth below. hat forth below. Estate of Calvin F. Nagle All creditors of the dece- All creditors of the dece- PUBLIC NOTICE dent and other persons s dent and other persons IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF having claims or de- having claims or de- THE FIFTH JUDICIAL mands against dece- |ual mands against dece- CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF dent's estate, Including s. dent's estate, Including FLORIDA. IN AND FOR unmatured, contingent or unmatured, contingent or SUMTER COUNTY unliquidated claims, on ill unliquldated claims, on PROBATE DIVISION whom a ,copy of this no- whom a copy of this no- .CASE NO. 2004-CP-000325 twice Is served must file le twice Is served must file IN RE: ESTATE OF their claims with this court e their claims with this court CALVIN F. NAGLE, WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 WITHIN THE LATER OF Deceased. MONTHS AFTER THE DATE Is THREE MONTHS AFTER THE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE FIRST PUBLICATllON DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- (Summary Administration) OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 TION OF THIS NOTICE OR TO ALL PERSONS HAVING DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE CLAIMS OR DEMANDS SERVICE OF A COPY OF OF SERVICE OF A COPY AGAINST THE ABOVE ES- THIS NOTICE ON THEM. OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. TATE: All other creditors of the All other creditors of the You are hereby notified decedent and other per- decedent and persons that an Order of Summary sons having claims or de- having claims or de- Administration has been mands against the dece- mands against the dece- entered in the Estate of dent's estate, Including dent's estate, Including CALVIN F. NAGLE, de- unmatured, contingent or unmatured, contingent'or ceased, Case Number unliquidated claims, must unliquidated claims, must 2004-CP-000325, by the file their claims with this file their claims with this Circuit Court for Sumter court WITHIN 3 MONTHS court WITHIN THREE County, Florida, Probate AFTER THE DATE OF THE H MONTHS AFTER THE DATE Division, the address of FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS ER OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION .which Is 209 North Florida NOTICE." UST OF THIS NOTICE, Street, Bushnell, Florida ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED L ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED 33513, and the date, of WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. INS WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. death was October 8, The date of the first publil- NOTWITHSTANDING THE 2004; that the total value cation of this Notice is es, ,. TIME PERIODS SET FORTH of the estate is less'than January 20, 2005. & ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED $11,150.23; and that the Personal Representative: kee TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE name(s) and addresses) -s- LEE LINEBERRY VIAC AFTER THE DECEDENT'S of whom it has been as- Attorney for Personal hy DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. signed by such Order is: Representative: in The date of the first publl- Dolores C. Nagle -s- JULIAN E. HARRISON S cation af this Notice Is 1034 Woodside Drive Attorney At Law or January 13, 2005. .Wildwood, Florida 34785 Florida Bar No. 147199 Personal Representative: ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Of AN CHESTER R. BAYLOR ARE NOTIFIED THAT: JULIAN E. HARRISON, P.A. F P.O. Box 787 All creditors of the estate 138 Bushnell Plaza ous Milan, Indiana 47031 of the decedent and per- Suite 301 ng Attorney for Personal sons having claims or de- Bushnell, Florida 33513 Representative: mands against the estate (352) 793-5566 e RANDALL N. THORNTON of the decedent other Attorney for Petitioner se in FL Bar No. 176505 than those for whom pro- Published two (2) times in, P.O. Box 58 vision for full payment was the Sumter County Times, e Lake Panasoffkee, Florida made in the Order of January 20, and 27, 2005. th 33538 Summary Administration 5kg (352) 793-4040 must file their claims with - 59 Published two (2) times in this Court WITHIN THE TIME . the Sumter County Times, PROVIDED BY LAW. January 13, and 20, 2005.. ALL CLAIMS AND DE- . MANDS NOT SO FILED < .. .. re 23-0127 S T WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. ".- - tarn Notice to Creditors NOTWITHSTANDING ANY tan state of Len Dckerson OTHER APPLICABLE TIME To Place m, PUBLIC NOTICE PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED your IN THE CIRCUIT COURT TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE ree FOR SUMTER COUNTY, AFTER THE DECEDENT'S Legal laln FLORIDA DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. A riin PROBATE DIVISION The date of first publica- Adverising File No 2005-CP-000002 tion of this Notice is Janu- n the iy IN RE: ESTATE OF ary 20, 2005. i t. LEON DICKERSON, Personal Representative: 6. Deceased. -s- Dolores C. Nagle hy. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1034 Woodside DIrve L IM E S CAN The administration of the WiIdwood, Florida 34785 .. Sestate of LEON DICK- Attorney for Personal "cail - ERSON, deceased, whose Representative'. P OM date of death was May 5, Mary P. Hatcher, Esquire 2003, Is pending In the Cir- ,-,. ,.Ha,.t, -.-, 793-2161 cult Court for SUMTER '.'i H-. HF - County, Florida, Probate 2- u'.i, lIi -i '3 .rr-, D Division, the address, of . er which is 209 N. Florida Street, Bushnell, FL 33513. 628-0120 SCT g The.names arid addresses 'PUBLIC NOTICE n of the personal represent- atlve and the personal NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of representative's attorney, the City of Wildwood will hold a Special Called Meet- are set forth below. Ing/Workshop on January 27, 2005 at 6:00 P.M. In the All creditors of the dece- City Hall Commission Chamber, 100 North Main Street, * dent and other persons Wildwood, Florida. having claims or .de- mands against dece- Items for discussion Include but are not limited to: .dent's estate, on whom a copy of this notice is re- 1. BFA explanation and discussion of Impact Fees. EA quired to be served must tairi file their claims with this The pubtc is Invited to attend. lived court WITHIN THE LATER OF & 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME Note: Any person who may feel the need to appeal a sel OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION Commission decision is hereby notified that it will be intl OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 necessary for you to provide your own vierbatlm re- nuty DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF cording of the Commission Meeting or any portion 63 SERVICE OF A COPY OF thereof. THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the Joseph Jacobs decedent and other per- City Clerk sons having claims or de- mands against the dece- Published one (1) time in the Sumter County Times, Jan- dent's estate must file uary 20, 2005. '98 Grand Caravan 73,000 miles $6,000 352-245-8626 DODGE 1995 Caravan, 78,600 actual miles, excellent condition. $2500. (352)793-9632 611-0120 SOT Notice to Creditors Estate of Zeida Pauline WIese PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SUMTER COUNTY CASE NO, 2004-CP-000333 IN RE: ESTATE OF ZELDA PAULINE WIESE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ZELDA PAULINE WIESE, deceased, File No. 2004-CP-000333, Is pend- ing In the Circuit Court for Sumter County, Florida,; Probate Division, the ad- dress of which Is 209 N. Florida Street, Bushnell,* Florida, The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth be- low. All creditors of the dece- dent and other persons having claims or de- mands against dece- dent's estate, Including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this. no- tice Is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- TION 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 persons having claims or de- mands against the dece- dent's estate. Including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS 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 publi- cation of this Notice Is January 13, 2005. Personal Representative: PAUL A. WIESE 4115 Okara Rd. Tampa, FL 33617 Attorney for Personal Representative: acobse Homs f Mri Fletoo Sctil 5 7 8 _I wce andSa . 's r W "Since 1947 Announces Their New Factory Outlet In Brooksville Florida Visit us on Cortez Blvd. (RT 50) Brooksville, FL Call for an appointment ..- 9 '4 aifnnuS~^M - a 9 -i 3- 4ti^Ki'Hf^^ PAGE 26, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005 h16,-.A" M- +e i I I-, N h 2001 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER 2004 CHEVY VENTURE LS 2000 DODGE RAM EXTRA CAB 2003 MAZDA B2300 ISTK.#194 1799 MILES. LOADED 179913995 CD PLAYER, $14500 STK.#L194I I STK.#2266 STK. #2230 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 2004 DODGE SEBRING LXi SCT, AUTO 13995LOADED, $12 995 STK. #05397A 99TOP-OF-THE-LINE 2 , 2001 HONDA CIVIC 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER *9 995 '11 995 STK. #05345A $ 9 5 STK. #05534A $ 1 ' TRAILBLAZER LS 2004 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 1 6,99 0 9ES, LEATHER. DVD. 19999 6 9 STK. #0O5411A STK. #05151A 2004 DODGE NEON L,, 1 0.995 '~1~~' 2002 DODGE RAM CARAVAN 2000 FORD EXPLORER 2000 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2001 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB S4 995 $10 995 E H1 3 995 SL$ERK 5 ,995 STK.19 $4XLT, LOW MILES LOADED, $ 99 SLT PKG, PRW, 5 95 TK. #L219 STK. #04503B FULL PWR P/DL & MORE r -. -~ K71 2003 DODGE DAKOTA SLT CLUB CAB 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LX E, 1 TO 4 L,9DR, AUTO. 9.800 MILES, $. WHITE. 6 CYL. 3TK. 15232A 1 7STK. '2241 14,995 ST .#022 t-' *' 2004 DODGE INTREPID 4 DR. AUTO, RED, 6 CYL *14,995 L A 2002 FORD EXPEDITION TK. #L187 *19,900 2003 DODGE STRATUS 4 DRAUTO.RED,6CYL 1 495 STK. #L192 1495 L. 2001 STK. #04766A JEEP WRANGLER N16,995 2002 MERCURY SABLE 2003 FORD EXPEDITION 4X4 20K MILES $10 995 EDDIE BAUER *31 995 STK. #L216 $ STK. #L201 3 CASH CORRAL o CAS]H:CORRALu#:CASH CORRAL! o.CASH] CORRAL iCASH CORRAL~ 1998 CHEVY MONTE CARLO AUTO, GOOD CONDITION *4,995 1995 ACURA STK. #05304A 1997 MERCURY COUGAR STK. #05390A 1995 CHRYSLER CIRRUS V-6, LOW MILES 2002 DODGE CARAVAN 995 .. ......... .... .. ....... .... . Getpreaprovd ad ustmae a apoitmet o tke elver o yor nw ehile Cal ou.RDI OLNE-ehve2 edesta.wn or uies! 6-29.90:2 ra~g~w "-A a )cala -, NORTH BLVD. 441 i I BILL BRYAN m -Iu I1I 11La;Z Lu ~I .~b~I.- A T V V % I *.., T. m -nA --*. I I I "m V k'.v /*A :-?*', 4-'< (Suc - -IQ OWN& / ( k. M) '1-- m ILi 9-Ei- I ! 618-0210 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Application S for Tax Deed TAX DEED #3911 Notice is hereby given, That HAROLD HOWARD the holder of the follow- S Ing certificate has filed said certificate for a tax 'deed to be Issued there- Son. The certificate num- ber and year of Issuance, the description of the property, and the name 5In which It was assessed are as follows: Certificate No. 1468 Year of Issuance 2002 Description of Properly: LOT 42 BLK 4 BIENVILLE PARK Parcel Number T07A022 'SEC7.lWP22 RNG23 Name In which assessed: SIMMIE LEE FORT, DELORISS J. FORT Said property being in the i County of Sumter, State Sof Florida. Unless such cer- Stificate shall be redeem- ed according to law the property described in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder , at the Court House door' on Monday, February 28, S2005, at 11:00 A.M. L Pursuant to Florida Statute 1 197.542 (2): The high bid- ,der shall post with the Clerk a nonrefundable Cash deposit of $200.00 at the time of the sale, to be applied to the sale price , at the time of full pay- * ment. Witness my hand and offi- clal seal on this January :13, 2005. I Gloria R. Hayward Clerk of the Circuit Court Sumter County, Florida (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) By: -s- Jennifer E. Kitchens Deputy Clerk Published four (4) times In the Sumter County Times, SJanuary 20, 27, February 3, and 10, 2005. 619-0210 SCT PUBUC NOTICE Notice of Application for Tax Deed TAX DEED #3912 SNotice Is hereby given, that FRANKLIN DIXON AND FAYE DIXON the holder, of the following certificate has filed said Certificate for a tax deed Sto be Issued thereon. The certificate number and year of Issuance, the de- scription of the property, Sand the name In which It Swas assessed are as fol- l lows: Certificate No. 1089 Year of Issuance 1997 SDescription of Property: LOT 100 NEW PLAT CENTER *HILL & S 16 FT OF LOT 101 NEW PLAT CENTER HILL i Parcel Number Q22A084 SEC 22 TWP 21 RNG 23 Name In which assessed: ROBBIE SPICER, THOMAS PEREZ, MARY PEREZ Sold property being In the County of Sumter, State Sof Florida. Unless such cer- tificate shall be redeem- ed according to law the property described 'in such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder Sat the Court House door on Monday, February 28, 2005., at 11.00 A M Pursuant to Florida Statute i197.542 (2): The high bid- derr. zne :,,I .slr, rr, clerk a n.:r.rrur,3aiL.I, cash asxoc.;n .-: I '.ul or 'the tir',. cir ir. .- i ri. c,- acc5ied it:o he sale price at ire ,im.e of full pay- : ment, ,Witness my hand and offi- clal seal on this January 3, 2IJi )" Gl.:.dl DP H:,,-' ard i'l ir1b :,i tn1 it -. -, i , '.I I:L ~ Ii '.. .A 6 J.r.'.ia r -r rE Ir.:r.~r,: F-r-..jr, C ir r ,ul.i;r.. s i.:.rur iJ, nm l ir.: rr.i 5 T.irl C .:j r',r, i i.,- _: .i3r,,jar, ;0 e.ru r, 3 ar,.3. 1i] i1), 620-0210 SC I PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Application for Tax Deed TAX DEED #3913 Notice Is hereby given, that MEYER HARARI AND SYLVIA HARARI the holder of the following certifi- cate has filed said certifi- cate for a tax deed to be Issued thereon. The certifi- cate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the name In which it was as- sessed are as follows: Certificate No. 741 i .jr I.-:.ui ar,.: + I' Description of Property. LOTS 10 & 11 BLK 2 BUSH- NELL HIGHLANDS Parcel Number M23A210 SEC 23 TWP 21 RNG 21 Name In which assessed: JACK RECHANY, AMELIA RECHANY, JOHN J ZALESKI Sald property being In the County of Sumter, State :of Florida. Unless such cer- tificate shall be redeem- ed according to law the property described In such certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the Court House door on Monday, February 28, 2005, at 11:00 A.M. Pursuant to Florida Statute 197.542 (2): The high bid- der shall post with the clerk a nonrefundable cash deposit of $200.00 at the time of the sale, to be applied to the sale price at the time of full pay- ment. Witness my hand and offi- cial seal on this January 13, 2005. Gloria R. Hayward Clerk of the Circuit Court Sumter County, Florida (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) By: -s- Jennifer E. Kitchens Deputy Clerk Published four (4) times ,in the Sumter County Times, January 20, 27, February 3, and 10, 2005. 627-0120 SCT PUBUC NOTICE The Citrus County School Readiness Coalition's Board Of Directors, repre- senting Citrus and Sumter Counties, will be facilitat- ing the February through June, 2005 Board Meet- ings on. the First Wednes- day of each month be- ginning at 8:30 A.M. The Board meetings are scheduled to be held at the following location. Please contact .the Coali- tion office at 352-563-9939 SIf you have any questions. Citrus County School Bd. 1007 W. Main Street 2nd Fl. Conference Rm. Inverness, FL 34450 MEETING DATES ARE: February 2, 2005' March 2,2005 April 6,2005 May 4, 2005 June 1, 2005 Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, January 20, 2005. To place your Legal Adverising In the lfer jlTu nti call 793-2161 ozo-012U zI PUBLIC NOTICE OF SUMTER COUNTY HOUSING DEPARTMENT STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) PROGRAM The State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program has funds available for Fiscal Year 2004/2005 for the fol- lowing strategies: Strategy #1 Emergency Home Repair Strategy Maximum Assistance: $7,500 Assistance will be In the form of a grant Maximum Term: 5 years Amount Available $22.500 Application Cycle: Ongoing as funds are available This strategy Is for very-low and low Income persons who own their home and need assistance for emer- gency repairs such as roofs, septic systems, heat, etc. Strategy #2 Home Rehabilitation Strateav Maximum Assistance: $50,773 0% Interest loan or 0% Interest deferred payment loan secured by a second mortgage and note for elderly or handicapped residents Maximum Term: up to 30 years for loans and 5 years for deferred payment loans Amount Available: $300,000 . Application Cycle: Closed until applicants from the 2003/2004 cycle have been served This strategy Is for very-low, low and moderate Income persons who own their site built residence and need assistance to repair their home. Strategy #3 Home Purchase Strateav (Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance) Maximum Assistance: $5,000 for Moder- ate Income, $7,500 for Low Income and $10.000 for Very-Low Income 0% Interest loan secured by a second mortgage and note Maximum Term: 30 years (USDA and VA mortgages 33 years) Amount Available: $75,000 Application Cycle: Ongoing as funds are available This strategy Is for very-low, low and moderate Income persons to purchase a new or existing site built home. Strategy #4 Rental Deposits Strateav , Maximum Assistance: $500 0% Interest loan ' Maximum Term: 2 years Amount Available: $4,500 Application Cycle: Ongoing as funds are available This strategy Is for very-low Income applicants eligible for the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program to assist with deposits for rental units, electric and water. Strategy #5 Disaster Mitigation/Recovery Strategy Maximum Assistance: $5,000 0% Interest deferred payment loan and secured by a mortgage and note Maximum Term: 5 years Amount Available: $0.00 Application Cycle: This strategy Is In place so that If any natural, State, Federal, and/or man made disaster happens within Sumter County and any additional State resources be- come available Sumter County has the strategy In place to receive such funding. Strategy #6 Rental Development Proaram Maximum Assistance: $50,000 Amount Available: $50,000 The term and interest rate will be based upon the amounts necessary to meet the net present value required by the Florida Housing Finance Corpo- ration FHFC to receive the maximum number of points for the local government, contribution, The Rental Development Program permits developers to receive local match for the Florida Hous- ing Finance Corporation's (FHFC) Combined Cycle Programs. All funds will be loaned In cooperation with Neighborhood Lending Partners of West Florida, Inc. (NLP) in compliance with established terms for NLP State Housing. Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Program. Application Cycle: Will be published n . the future and through Neighborhood Lending Partners of West Florida, Inc. For more Information about the above strategies or to pick up an application, please call Kathy Young, Denna Lafferty or Donna Brown at (352) 793-0272Z or stop by the Sumter County Housing Department locat- ed at 115A North Florida Street, Bushnell, FL Prohibition of Mobile Homes: Funds may not be used to repair, rehabilitate or purchase mobile homes. Funds may be used for manufactured homes that have a DCA approval label. SUMTER COUNTY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, CREED, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, FAMILIAL STATUS, MARITAL STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR HANDI- CAP. Fu-ii~r^.j .:.r, (1; 'h. j.Ii. I'I C: ur,r. hr.A .ai.- 621-0127 SCY AmSouth Bank vs. Slxto Gonzalez PUBLIC NOTICE II J iTH CIRCUIT COURT FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA S-,IVIL-ACTION .. I. ' CASE NO. 2004-CA-000686 -.1'-, I .-i v. SIXTO GONZALEZ, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE .Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Summary Judgment entered In the above-styled cause in the Circuit Court of Sumter County, Florida, the Clerk of Sumter County will sell the property situated In Sumter County, Florida, described as: Description of Mortgaged and Personal Property The West 200.00 feet of the East 510 feet of Lot 504, New Plat of Center Hill, Florida, according ot the new plat of said city, according to the plat thereof as recorded In Plat Book 1 at Page 78 of the Public Records of Sumter County, Florida. TOGETHER WITH all the Improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easements, appurte- nances, and all fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property. The street address of which Is 132 West Prairie Street, Center Hill, Florida 33514. at a Public Sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, at the west door of the Sumter County Courthouse, 209 North Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida 33513, on February 02, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Dated: January 11, 2005. Glorlda R. Hayward Clerk of the Circuit Court Sumer County, Florida (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) By: -s- Grace Krause Deputy Clerk Published two (2) times in the Sumter County Timtes, January 20, and 27, 2005. 629-0203 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF WORKSHOP MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Sumter County will hold a workshop meeting, the Ipurpose of which Is to discuss regulation of adult businesses, Including purposes, basis, needs, and theories .of such regulations In order to provide a foundation for adopting new land development and other licensing and regulations concerning all types of adult businesses. The meeting is scheduled as follows: \ Date: February 8, 2005 Time: 6:15 p.m. Place: Sumter County Courthouse Board Hearing Room Second Floor Bushnell, Florida 33513 Entry to the courthouse after 5:00 p.m. Is through the East door. Persons needing special assistance gaining access to the meeting and hearings or to be heard at the hearing should call 352-793-0207 to make any spe- cial arrangements. The public is Invited and encouraged to attend. Per- sons needing, assistance to attend should call 352-793-0200. Board of County Commissioners Sumter County, Florida Published two (2) times In the Sumter County Times, January 20, and February 3, 2005. 622-0127 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE OF QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING The Sumter County Zoning & Adjustment Board will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 PM, Monday, February 7, 2005, In Room 327, Sumter County Courthouse, 209 N. Florida St., Bushnell, Florida to consider requests for rezonlngs and temporary use permits. All Interested citizens are welcome to attend, Persons with disabilities needing assistance to particl- pate In any of these proceedings should contact the Sumter County Administration Office at (352) 793-0200, 48 hours In advance of the scheduled meeting, Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 286, Florida Stat- utes, Section'286.0105, If a person decides to appeal any decision made by an above named Board with respect to any matter considered during any meeting of such Board, he or she will need a record of the pro- ceedings and that, for such purposes, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceed- Ings Is made, which record may include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal Is to be based. CASE NO.: R2005-0009 Land Associates I, LLC GENERAL LOCATION: Wlldwood area: North on US 301. West on SR 44. Prop- erty on NE & NW corner of CR 243. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 32, Twp. 18S, Rng. 22E: Parent Parcel: WILDWOOD COUNTRY ESTATES PHASE I PB 4 PGS 48-48F AS FOL- LOWS: BLK 1, LOT 1; BLK 2 LOTS 2,3,4,5; BLK 3, LOTS 1,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14; BLK 4, LOTS 2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, 12,13,14,17,18,19,20,21,22,23; BLK 5, LOTS 1,3; BLK 6, LOTS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10; BLK 7, LOT 1; BLK 8, LOTS 1,2,6,8; BLK 9, LOTS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18, 19,20; BLK 10, LOTS- 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12; BLK 11, LOTS 1, 2; BLK 12, LOTS 2,3,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20, 21,22; BLK 13 LOTS 2,3,4.5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13; BLK 14, LOTS 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,13,15,16,19,20; BLK 14 TRACTS 2, 3,6 & WR A LOTS 3 To be rezoned: TRACTS 3,4, & 5 WILD- WOOD COUNTRY ESTATES, PHASE I, LESS & EXCEPT THAT DEEDED TO STATE OF FLORIDA OR 975 PG 100 REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone 40.9 acres MOL from C2 to RR5C. CASE NO.: R2005-0010 Roy & Sandra Herdman, Co-Trustees GENERAL LOCATION: ,Bushnell Area: West on C-476. North on C-575. West on CR 622A. As road curves N/LY, go south on ease- ment on property.. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 13, Twp. 21S, Rng. 20E: Parent Parcel: NE 14 of SE V4 of NE 14 To be rezoned: NE 14 ofSE 14 of NE 14 less N 210' of E 210' REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone 9 acres MOL from AS to RR5. CASE NO.: R2005-0011 NJH LLC GENERAL LOCATION: Oxford Area: North on US 301. West on CR 222. North on CR 209 approximately 5/8 mile to property on the west side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 24, Twp. 18S, Rng. 22E: NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 LESS RD R/W & LESS E 210 FT OF W 677 FT OF N 235 FT THEREOF & LESS BEG 887 FT E NW COR OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 RUN E 210 FT S 435 FT W 210 FT N 435 FT TO POB & N 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 & S 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 & S 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 LESS S 500' OF N 1579.79' OF E 896.20' OF NE 1/4 & N 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 LESS S 500' OF N 1579.79' OF E 896.20' OF NE 1/4 & N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF SE 1/4 LESS E 1661.78 FT THEREOF & THE NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 & SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 & SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 & NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 LESS N 361.18 FT OF NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 AND E 16.61 FT OF NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 & SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 LESS W 1/4 THEREOF & N 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone 303.65 acres MOL from A5 to RR1C. The recommendations of the Zoning & Adjustment Board will be presented to the Board of Sumter County Commissioners at a Public Hearing to be held on Tues- day, February 15, 2005 at 6:00 PM In Room 222, Sumter County Courthouse, 209 N. Florida Street, Bushnell, Flori- da. CASE NO.: T2005-0003 Joan Roberts Watkins GENERAL LOCATION: Webster area:, South on US 301. East on C-478. North on CR 765 approximately % mile to property on south side of road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 33, Twp. 21S, Rng. 22E: Beg at NE cor of SE 14 of NE V4 run S along E line of said SE 14 of NE 4 9' to main- taIned R/W of CR & POB run S 907.02' W 266.68' N 907.02' to sold R/W E 266.03' to POB. REQUESTED ACTION: Renewal of T2003-0011 to allow an RV on property, Mo- bile home Is not habitable due to mold. CASE NO.: T2005-0005 Power Corporation GENERAL LOCATION: 'I.. 3 ,e' rnir:.,rr, :.,n u.s i E i ,:.r, r _J '"":0D- :..,,T. n, II l 'i ,TI-I. I- .; :r t, :..-. rr, .,.usr. I. :If road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec.21, Twp. 18S, Rng. 23E: GOVT LOT 3 LESS E 110 YDS &. NWI/4 OF SW1/4 OF SWI/4 & SI/2 OF SW1/4 OF SW1/4 & NEI/4 OF SW1/4 OF SW1/4 & FROM NE COR OF NW1/4 OF SWI/4 RUN N 89 DEG 46 MIN 57 SEC W 333.93 FT S 00 DEG 06 MIN 45 SEC W 658.11 FT TO POB RUN S 00 DEG 06 MIN 45 SEC W 329.05 FT N 89 DEG 42 MIN 42 SEC W 333.28 FT N 00 DEG 04 MIN 30 SEC E 328.92 FT S 89 DEG 44 MIN 07 S EC E 333.50 FT TO POB AND FROM NE COR OF NW1/4 OF SW1/4 RUN N 89 DEG 46 MIN 57 SEC W 333.93 FT S 00 DEG 06 MIN 45 SEC W 987.16 FT TO POB RUN S 89 DEG 42 MIN 42 SEC E 25 FT S 00 DEG 06 MIN 45 SEC E 329.05 FT N 89 DEG 41 MIN 18 SEC W 358.06 FT N 00 DEG 04 MIN 30 SEC E 328.92 FT S 89 DEG 42 MIN 42 SEC E 333.28 FTTO POB REQUESTED ACTION: Temporary Use Permit to allow a security trailer for equipment on a proposed subdivision site. CASE NO.: T2005-0006 Frances Watson GENERAL LOCATION: Lake Panasoffkee area: North on C-475. NW/ly on C-470. West on CR 426. North on CR 426E, Property on the SW corner of CR 429 & CR 426E. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 31, Twp. 19S, Rng. 22E: Lots I and. 2 Block 16 Panacoochee Retreats Unit 2 Plat Book 3 Page 14 REQUESTED ACTION: Temporary Use Permit to allow an RV for one year while new residence Is being constructed.. CASE NO.: T2005-0007 Edward & Martha Templln GENERAL LOCATION: Webster Area: South on US 301. East on C-478. Go 2.7 miles & turn South on SE 6th Terrace. West on 101st Blvd. Follow road to the south Into property on canal. LEGAL DESRIPTION: Sec. 3, Twp. 22S, Rng. 22E: 11/19/03 OR 1141 PG 207 BEGIN AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE S 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 THENCE PROCEED S 00'00'25" W ALONG THE E LINE OF SAID S 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 565.94 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTERLINE OF A FLOOD CONTROL AND WAT- ER CONSERVATION PERMANENT EASEMENT AS RECORD- ED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 101 PAGES 523 THROUGH 533 INCLUSIVE IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY FLORIDA; THENCE N 7022'13" W ALONG SAID EASEMENT CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 307.03 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE NE/LY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 573.69 FEET AND CENTRAL ANGLE OF 1556'43"; THENCE NW/LY' ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE AND SAID EASEMENT CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 159.66 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE N 5425'30" W ALONG SAID EASE- MENT CENTERLINE A DISTANCE OF 203.30 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE SW/LY AND HAVING A RADIUS OF 573.69 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 1556'43"; THENCE NW/LY' ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE AND SAID EASEMENT CENTERUNE A DIS- TANCE OF 159.66 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE N 7022'13" W ALONG SAID EASEMENT CENTER- LINE A DISTANCE OF 357.33 FEET; THENCE N 0003'06" E DEPARTING FROM SAID EASEMENT CENTERLINE A DIS- TANCE OF 65.65 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE AFORE- SAID S 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4; THENCE N 8923'38" E ALONG SAID NORTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 1073.23 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID LANDS CONTAIN 7.72 ACRES MORE OR LESS. REQUESTED ACTION: Temporary Use Permit to allow an RV on property for one year while new residence is being constructed. CASE NO.: T2005-0008 Richard & Carolyn Matthews GENERAL LOCATION: St. Catherine Area: South on US 301. East on CR-738A. South on CR 738. Follow to property on the south side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 5, Twp. 22S, Rng. 22E: West 330' of East 1005' of N ]h of W V2 of NE 14 less rd R/W across the North 25'. REQUESTED ACTION: Temporary Use Permit for one year to allow an RV on the property while new residence is being constructed. As time allows, the Zoning & Adjustment Board, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, may hold a workshop dealing with revisions to zoning regulations and related matters. Information regarding these cases Is on file with the Sumter County Division of Planning & Development Sumter County Courthouse, 209 N. Florida Street, Room 324, Bushnell, Florida. These files may be reviewed be- tween.the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Published two (2) times In the Sumter County Times, January 20, and 27, 2005. mommw %-REDIVI, 1 I ALL 140046443 ING 11040M Ot WIF-D IFAINIANCI A V ... .... pg. - CALL lm8OOm964m 1325 .. ..... ... .. 0% PAGE 28, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005 C t~~ iYwirt !D - Li f4 t 2005 s t i *i 4 0S ...$2:,52 ._$21,525 ......$1,200 ......$2,000 ........$500 .........$500 2005 GRANiD C"%" 1&--*O-- RY IS LS ......$25,200 ........$2,200 *.....*..* .$1,000If ............. $1,000 V PLAZA 2005 Clt.b- PARTING FROM ' I JI LJ I W7 ,I 00;y..~o SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005, PAGE 29 sUME1 ( jL J 144J New Year Off Rig T/73 ,Ff iklT' ,,.-I 7T(. .' ..,i, .7 "' INV f# -0003 $1488-I' ,, e-A A Essr ig*I row Cos * 39 MONTH LEASE ON DURANGO, LIBERTY, GRAND CHEROKEE, PT CRUISER, SEBRING, PACIFICA; 36 MONTH LEASE ON GRAND CARAVAN WITH APPROVED CREDIT. 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