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Established 1881 SUMTER COUNTY 35 CENTS INSIDE Calendar ............ 12 Church ...............7 Obituaries ............ .6 Police Report ......... .3 Tidbits ............. 15 i VOLUME 121 NUMBER 7 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 20051 Principal White left a message BRENDA LOCKLEAR Staff Writer A message left by North Sumter Intermediate School .Principal Tim White on his -home answering machine- spurred school personnel to contact 911 Monday after- noon, according to Sumter sheriff's Lt Bobby Caruthers. White, 47, was found in his bedroom Monday afternoon, dead of an apparent self- inflicted gunshot wound. Caruthers declined addi- tional comment about the message but said it raised concerns in school personnel ,,and led them to contact authorities. Caruthers. said the coroner did concur that the death was a suicide. An autopsy is being conducted. reported to have taken place White was at the center of on more than one occasion. an investigation concerning That same juvenile men- "uncomfortable tioned to other and possibly students that inappropriate authorities might touching" of a want to talk to male student at them so Wildwood North Sumter launched the Intermediate investigation and School, accord- contacted the ingtoWildwood F 1 o r i d a Police Capt. h Department of Eddie Reeser. Law Enforcement. "We received *. The two agen- a complaint .. cies began inter- from a mother views with chil- who had spo- dren and adults. ken with her Tim White They also spoke son," said with White, who Reeser. The was cooperative, complaint came in just after 5 Reeser said. p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8. On the day White's body Reeser said the offense was was found, "There were some things of evidentiary value, but they were turned over to FDLE," Caruthers said. The items include a burn pile on the property, with remnants from computer disks. Reeser said authorities are obligated to pursue the inves- tigation. If White was guilty of any- thing, they need to find out in order to provide help to any potential victims and "by the same token, if there was noth- ing wrong, we owe that to Mr. White," he said. According to Caruthers, White left school Monday and a concerned member of school personnel went by his Bushnell house to check on him and got no response, said Caruthers. It was about 3 p.m. and White's car was there, but no one answered the door, so the staff member called 911. The sheriff's department was also unsuccessful at get- ting a response, so they entered an unlocked door at the rear of the house to find White's body in the bedroom. Caruthers said the weapon used was a handgun. Sumter County Supt. of Schools Rick Shirley's voice was heavy Tuesday afternoon, after spending the day deal- ing with White's death and issues at the school. He said that while the case remained an ongoing investi- gation it would be inappropri- ate for him to comment, aside from pointing out that by noon on Tuesday, investigators were still indicating that no criminal wrongdoing had been identified at that time. "Our heart goes out to his family and all the people affected by the tragedy," Shirley said. Sumter County Assistant Supt. of Schools Hannah Foster said grief counselors are assisting students and others. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the students, staff and community affected by this tragedy," according to a press release from the school district White became principal of North Sumter Intermediate School in 2001. White was a 1976 graduate Please see SUICIDE, Page 2 WOMAN DIES IN BUSHNYELL WRECK, County Commission probe continues by state attorney's office BOB REICHMAN4 Editor Information provided to the state attorney's office last year alleging possible wrongdoing by the Sumter County Commission and some of its employees is still in the process of being reviewed. "We're trying to Last wrap this up as expeditiously as State A possible," Assistant Brad State Attorney Bill launch Catto said Friday o from his Qitrus official County office. into a Last July, State ofalleg Attorney Brad King launched an offi- invo cial inquiry into a county variety of allega- tions involving. county officials after he received a variety of documents from local residents concerned about some county commis- sioners' actions. Since then, the ,state attor- ney's public interest unit has been looking intothe material "that involves different mat- ters that may or not be related to each other," Catto said. Catto said in January he was assigned to finish the inquiry. "I'm reviewing the files and looking into the mat- ters trying to get some resolu- tion," he said. Last year, King received W. Cathleen Dobkins was killed last Thursday afternoon when the car she was traveling in turned into the path of a semi- tractor trailer headed northbound on Main Street in Bushnell. 3-vehicle accident leaves one dead AMANDA MIMS Staff Writer W Cathleen Dobkins, 78, of Bushnell, died Thursday afternoon in a Bushnell accident when the vehicle she was travel- ing in turned in the path of a semi-tractor trailer driven by 67-year-old Bunny Thompson Walker of Dade City, said Bushnell Police ChiefJoyce Wells. Wells said Mrs. Dobkins' husband .Richard tried to turn their 2002 Buick Park Avenue east on Belt Avenue, but was struck by the northbound semi as it trav- eled north on Main Street into the Belt Avenue intersection. According to Wells, the Buick was struck on the right side, sending it spinning until it hit a third vehicle, a 1997 Dodge pickup, which was stopped at a traffic light facing west The truck was driven by 19-year-old John Charles Heildberg of Bushnell, she said. Mrs. Dobkins died at the scene and Richard Dobkins was a airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center. He is listed in serious but stable condition according to Proposed Lane Purcell Hospice House This architectural drawing is a rendi- tion of what the Lane Purcell Hospice House will look like when It Is completed In Sumtervllle. Hospice of Lake Sumter needs to raise $1.5 million to complete the facility. Joe Brown, hospital spokesman. Wells said the Dobkinses resided at the Red Barn Campground. Though there was extensive damage to Dobkins' vehicle, neither Walker nor Heildberg were injured in the crash, Wells said. The fault has been placed on Dobkins, who violated the right-of-way of the trailer, but it hap,, not yet been determined whether charges will be filed, she said. The accident is currently under investiga- tion. t g 1l I documents from former Sheriff Jamie Adams and a committee of concerned citi- zens headed by Bushnell resi- dent Nathan Creach question- ing some incidents in the county, including the County Commission's actions last year to approve a controver- sial landfill near Center Hill. When then-com- missioners Benny. July, Strickland, Tiny Rutter and Robin attorney Cox supported King plans for the land- ed-an fill despite strong objections from i'fqUry local residents, variety some residents nations began collecting and reviewing ving county records that Officials were then submit- ted to King's office. While Catto said he could not com- ment on any partic- ular information, he did say that there are "so many differ- ent matters, that I can't say what may go one way or the other." When Creach and others began compiling information for King's office to review, Creach placed an advertise- ment in the Sumter County Times seeking "whistleblow- ers" that may "know of any irregularities that would be of interest to a Grand Jury (mis- Please see PROBE, Page 2 INSIDE: Healthy Times Section i- -I -M, r ice House to honor Lane Purcell ' ,Plans for a Sumter County 'Home away from home" lf'r patients facing any kind 'of jife-limiting illness are near- ing a point when construction Whll begin. 1 i' The new Hospice House will be named in memory of Sumter business and commu- lif, leader LIane Purcell, who _! '* died recently in an auto acci- dent. Officials with Hospice of Lake and Sumter are begin- ning a capital campaign to create the new facility. The eight-bedroom home will be built on a two-acre site adja- cent to the Lake-Sumter Community College entrance road off U.S. 301 in Sumterville. A total of $1.5 million is needed to make the Hospice House a reality, said Hospice Foundation Executive Director Ted Williams. Slightly more than $300,000 of that amount has been raised so far, he said. Hospice CEO Pat Lehotsky said this will be Hospice of Lake and Sumter's third such facility. The first was built adjacent to Hospice's admin- istrative center south of Tavares. More recently, one was opened in The Villages. "While both of them serve everyone, the new Purcell Hospice House will be more convenient for Sumter County families," she explained. A Hospice House is a warm, inviting residence for patients who are unable to remain in their own homes, the CEO Please see PURCELL, Page 2 C> 0 0 0 LI; I I m w . PAGE 2, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 Wildwood man injured PURCELL continued from Page 1 in deadly plane crash AMANDA MIMS Times Correspondent Two people were killed and two injured in a plane crash at a private airport in Leesburg at about 4 p.m. on Monday. Marty McClellan, 32, of Wildwood and Eric Frazier, 25, of Leesburg were flown to Orlando Regional Medical Center after the crash. McClellan is listed in seri- ous condition and Frazier in stable, according to Joe Brown, spokesman for the hospital. Bryan Uridel, 41, of Fruitland Park, and another victim both died at the scene of the crash. The -accident happened at the Flying Baron Airport near Leesburg. It is believed that the Beech V-tail Bonanza air- plane was coming in for land- ing at the time it crashed. The 1959 single-engine air- plane was registered in Louisiana to Michael McTurner, according to FAA records. An FAA investigation is in progress to determine the cause of the crash. Two Webster residents arrested in gun theft continued. It offers private bedrooms, each with its own bath, pleasant surroundings, freshly prepared meals, and many other amenities. All medical, nursing and other services are provided by the Hospice staff working directly with the patient's own doctor. "Our goal is the same as for SUICIDE continued from Page 1 of Mann High School in Mann, WVa. He went on to graduate Marshall University in 1978, in Huntington, W.Va., where he obtained his bachelor's degree in math. He got his bachelor's Saturday, April 2. The event will get under way at 11 a.m.- with a barbecue and live country music. There will be presentations by area digni-, taries plus children's games* and activities. The highlight. will be the dedication of the facility-to-be in memory of ane rurce.- u n s-I' the patients and loved ones we provide service to in fami- ly homes," said Lehotsky. "In every way, we want to make this time of their life as com- forting and fulfilling as possi- ble for them." Just over $300,000 has been raised, much more needs to be done. To get that effort started, Williams said the Hospice Foundation of Lake and Sumter will hold a Lane Purcell Hospice House Dedication Day on the site on degree in educational leader- ship at Northwestern State in Louisiana. He left South Sumter High School to work in the county office in the administrative internship program, before going on to become principal at the intermediate school on June 30, 2001. He began his teaching career in 1978 at Richwood Junior High Det. Guy Maddox, Kent became a suspect in the bur- glary, Caruthers said. Sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 someone had entered the shed and taken three firearms, a bb gun and other property, 'he said. Someone also unsuccessfully tried to steal a Honda 4- wheeler from the premises. After questioning Kent, he was placed under arrest, Caruthers said. , "During the investigation, we also found that Autumn was involved," he said. PROBE continued from Page 1 appropriation of county monies, equipment, manpow- er or corruption of any sort)." In one issue, concerned res- idents challenged the com- missioners' use of their coun- ty-provided cellular tele- phones and the amount of minutes that some commis- sioners used. Residents con- fronted some commissioners during county commission BOB REICHMAN Editor Two Webster residents were arrested last Thursday in con- nectionwith a Jan. 31 burgla- ry on S.E; 52nd Street. Alexander Kent, 29, -and Autumn Kregloe, 19, were both arrested for armed bur- glary and grand theft in con- nection with the break-in of a shed at a Webster residence, according to sheriff's Lt. Bobby Caruthers. During an investigation by LSCC beats campaign goal Lake-Sumter Community College Foundation, Inc. kicked off its annual scholar- ship campaign "Help Us Hit The Jackpot" in September with the goal of raising $165,000 to be used for schol- arships for students attend-. ing Lake-Sumter Community College. At the Annual Campaign Wrap-up Celebration in January, Rosanne Brandeburg, .Foundation Executive Director announced that "not only did we reach the $165,000 goal, -we ,'hit the jackpot" with a grand total or $217.510 raised. , Special recognition, was given to Albert Leroy Brown Foundation, the Bartch Family, Citizens First Bank, Ernie Morris Enterprises, Florida Hospital Waterman,, H.O. Robbinrs 40 and 8, Lakeview Terrace Association, Dr. Joseph Rhile, Sprint, Sunrise Leesburg Rotary, Tri-County Business Women and Voiture 40 and 8 for their exception- al participation in the Annual Campaign. The LSCC Faculty. and Staff were also acknowl- edged for contributing $14,100., Power phones starting at 99C UNLIMITED POWER Unlimited nights and weekends Unlimited walkie-talkie minutes In your home area Ask about our Power Plans ACT NOW. Add unlimited Nationwide Direct Cohnect" walkie-talkie access to any rate plan for only $10 per month AND GET one month FREE and 60 bonus anytime cellular minutes per month for one year. NEXTEL I AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE When questioned, Kregloe admitted that she and Kent had broken into the shed, Caruthers said. During a computer check, law enforcement officers learned that Kent was a con- victed felon, Caruthers said. He was additionally charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Both Kent and Kregloe were placed in the Sumter County Detention Center. Bond for Kent was set at $29,000. Bond for Kregloe was set at $19,000., meetings asking if they were charging the county for per- sonal calls made on the phones. Documentation about cellu- lar phone usage by county commissioners was also pro- vided to King's office. .Currently, none of the three commissioners, who were at the center of local concerns, are on the board. Neither Rutter nor Strickland sought reelection when their terms expired last year. Cox sought reelection but was defeated by challenger Randy Mask. lishaibbldrd 1881 SUMMER COUNTY S(USPS #535-880) / GIVE US A CALL News Department.'... ..... 352-793-2161 Circulation................. 1-888-852-2340 Retail Advertising,........ ......352-793-2161 Classified Advertising ........... 352-793-2161 Fax .........................352-793-1486 The Sumter County Times is published Thursdays, 52 times a year for a subscription price of $18.00 per year in Sumter County by: Sumter County Times 204 E. McCollum Ave. Bushnell, Florida 33513 Second Class Postage paid at Bushnell, Florida POSTMASTER: SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO SUMTER COUNTY TIMES LIMITED TIME ONLY. 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'00 I it - 3 Lrl 'I I Lane Purcell. Purcelln s widow, children and family members will be on hand. For information on making a donation, call Ted Williams at 352-742-6800 or toll free at 888-728-6234. School in Richwood, WVa. From 1984-87 he taught at Eustis High School and then on Aug. 11, he began teaching at South Sumter High School. White was named Teacher of. the Year twice during his ca reer - in 1984 at Eustis High School , and in 1988 at South Sumter-'-" High School. Both times, the dis- tinction was awarded by his,7 peers. - I ls Power up during the Nextel Yellow Box Sale. Walkie-talkie Speakerphone- GPS-enabled Web access I t -(....- lo," EVE I 11 SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005, PAGE 3 InsideER Inmate captured after fleeing from jail Man arrested for assaulting, BOB REICHMAN "Douglas got to the back of suspicious man running by only lasted a few minutes. Kidnapping BEditorCAN the line as the inmates were her- office near the jail, Douglas was taken into cus- ldnapping Edi- tor 4.- -+- ,- A...-- ._- ..n a C A I n .- .AV ., 4d. Wib id h lip HENRY POATES Times Correspondent A Monday morning fire damaged a Wildwood home at 802 Peters Street The blaze apparently started in the wall behind the kitchen stove, according to fire department reports. Only one of the three peo- ple who live at the resi- dence, Rosetta McGill, was home and was able to escape the blaze uninjured. Sumter County Fire/Rescue, Station 31 responded quickly, but was delayed, having to take a more circuitous route to the scene because of a train crossing the roadway Even withth he delay, the firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire, minimizing damage to the structure. While his fellow inmates were walking one way into a dormitory at the Sumter County Detention Center in Bushnell, inmate Timothy Douglas decided to go the other way, according to sher- iff's Lt. Bobby Caruthers. Douglas, 34, of Bushnell, escaped from the jail about 1:20 p.m. on Friday without notice by law enforcement officers., "It all happened very quickly," Caruthers said. Homeowner Calvin McGill, who arrived shortly after the fire was knocked down, indicated that a train blocked the roadway for what seemed to be "a very long time" and that the train had delayed him from arriv- ing (at home) from work. '"After the train went by, I came down the street and I saw all the fire trucks and then realized that they were at.my house," he said. No one was injured dur- ing the fire and McGill said that they have homeowners insurance. "I don't know exactly how this works, but thankfully no one was hurt," stated McGill. Florida Powver and Light cut the power to the McGill home until repairs can be made to the home and wiring. lining up to go into the dor- aruther s said. About tume m i t o r y same time, and then another fled on In woods, Douglas removed i n m a t e foot to a .nd tu ed h informed small h jasian u 1 rni officers wooded pants inside out in hopes of t h a t a r e a avoiding detection. Douglas southwest had fled of the from the j a i 1 line. C a r u t Douglas hers said. ran several blocks away, However, shortly after his across State Road 48 and U.S. escape, an employee at a nearby office informed the sheriff's-office that she saw a 301, and was finally spotted on West Central Avenue, Caruthers said. His escape LUty WILtoULt Unc l Aent, ne said. Douglas had been serving a 29-day sentence for posses- sion of marijuana, Caruthers said. Now, he faces felony escape charges, he said. Douglas was returned to the detention center with bond set at $15,000 on the new charge. During the time frame, the Bushnell Elementary School, which is located off Central Avenue, was placed on lock- down status, Caruthers said. J& Some of the damage caused by a fire at the residence of the McGills at 802 Peters Street in Wildwood. Wildwood considers police fees AMANDA MIMS Staff Writer At Monday night's meeting, Wildwood City Commissioners discussed how to resolve a problem the city has with funding for police. With the city's plan to annex another 45 parcels of land near The Villages, police funding is an even big- ger concern than it has been Wednesday, Feb. 9 Dana White, 26, Wildwood, was arrested for driving while license suspended with knowledge. Bond was set at $500. Brian Keen, 29, Center Hill, was arrested for domes- tic battery. No bond was set. Nicholos Weeks, 21, Wildwood, was arrested for violation of probation. No bond was set. Brandy Manley, 29, Wildwood, was arrested for violation of probation. No bond was set. Thursday, Feb. 10 Nicholas Loconte, 40, Lady Lake, was arrested for pos- session of marijuana and * possession of paraphernalia. Bond was set at $1,000. in the past. "We don't have enough police now," said Commissioner Robbie Strickland. "We've become a training ground for deputies,". Mayor Ed, Wolf said, adding that when deputies are trained in Wildwood, they move on to other places like the sheriff's ,department because of high- er pay. City Manager Jim Stevens. said they would need at least Brenda Cooper, 43, Lake Panasoffkee, was arrested for possession of a suspended driver's license, possession of drug paraphernalia and attaching tag not assigned. Bond was set at $1,500. Christina Patterson, 25, Wildwood, was arrested for driving while license sus- pended with knowledge. Bond was set at $500. Dean Canterbury, 37, Lake Panasoffkee, was arrested for violation of probation. No bond was set. Friday, Feb. 11 Levi Cole, 20, Wildwood, was arrested for driving while license suspended or revoked, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Bond was set at $1,500. 1 two more officers with patrol cars and train as well as equip them, the cost of which he estimated to be in the hun- dreds of thousands if dollars. City Attorney Jerri Blair said creating a tax for police services would be illegal, but suggested trying to add a user fee to utility accounts, which would be more fair because about half of the city resi- dents don't have to pay ad valorem taxes. "I think this is the best pos- Shantel James, 23, Wildwood, was arrested for fraud. Bond was set'at $500. Saturday, Feb. 12 Danny Scott, 43, Webster, was arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond was set at $500. Susan Vertefeville, 52, Wildwood, was arrested for possession of paraphernalia. Bond was set at $500. Norman Vertefeville, 44, Wildwood, was arrested for possession of paraphernalia. Bond was set at $500. Christopher Munro, 29, Center Hill, was arrested for violation of probation. No bond was set. Tony Jacobs, 25, Webster, was arrested for driving while license suspended and sibility for the community," Blair said. The commission seemed receptive to the idea but opted for further discussion at the city's next special meeting. Wolf said if the city does' do something like this, they would be criticized for it. "People signing the free annexation agreements need to be notified of this," Strickland said. In other business, the violation of probation. Bond was set at $500. Sunday, Feb. 13 Steven Evans, 18, Webster, was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, no valid dri- ver's license, no vehicle reg- istration. Bond was set at $1,300. . Xavier Greene, 22, Coleman, was arrested for driving while license sus- pended. Bond was set at $500. Jerrett Parris, 20, Wildwood, was arrested on two counts of sale of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church. Bond was set at $60,000. Derrell Johnson, 41, Wildwood, was arrested for possession of narcotic equip- ment. Bond was set at $500. Friends of the Wildwood Library presented a check for $5,500 to Wildwood City Commission. Stevens said the city doesn't have a lot of money in the budget for books. "We will certainly put this to good use," he said. The city also decided to approve an ordinance that would require developers to pay an impact fee for exten- sion of water and sewer lines. "It's only fair that they put up the money," Wolf said. A semi-tractor trailer got caught on the railroad tracks near the intersection of Main Street and County Road 476 In Bushnell on Monday after- noon, causing traffic and a train to stop until it was removed. It happened then the truck driver tried to cross and the trailer, which was car- rying a backhoe, was so low to the ground that it got stuck on the tracks. A tow truck was used to pull the trailer off the tracks. The ordeal lasted about 30 minutes and ended when the backhoe was driven off the side of the trailer, free- ing the truck. Gerald Leamon, 38, Webster, was arrested for interference with custody and resisting without vio- lence. Bond was set at $2,500. Marva Johnson, 46, Wildwood, was arrested for driving while license sus-, pended and attached tag not assigned. Bond was set at $750., Monday, Feb. 14 Kristen Durden, 33, Lake Panasoffkee, was arrested for driving while license sus- pended, driving under the influence with property dam- age and driving under the influence with- personal, injury. Bond was set at $11,000. woman BOB REICHMAN Editor Douglas www.floridastate.com. Fire damages 9 Wildwood house i. A Webster man was arrest- ' ed Monday on charges of sex- ual battery and kidnapping a C' Jacksonville woman he met at the Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. Charles McLeod, 43, 12134 County Road 684, was arrest- ed on the charges and placed in the Sumter S u n t e r County sher- Detention Center with bond set at $50,000. The reported Sunday morning she filed byeen assaulted by a man who offered her a ride from County sher-" iffThe vics deputy'sold deputies states that a McCleodyfriend 42-year-old reported Sunday morning she had been assaulted by a manle who offered her a ride fromgetting the Daytona Beach racetrack The victim told deputies that she and her boyfriend in separated at the track after man argument. Her boyfriend left her and a white male offered to assist her in getting back to her boyfriend in Jacksonville. Sh The victim said after she but got in to the truck with the man, he drove around for seV- eral hours and eventually took her to a dark, wooded House area where he assaulted her, according to a Flagler County arrest report. She told deputies she was unsure "' where the sited was but thought it was a desolate f ' park-like area.. Sunday. St The man and his victim ended up at the Waffle House'. on U.S 1, just inside the St : JohnSumter County line, where the man fled the scen according to the report in fro The victim was able to get a license plate number off theta . true and contacted the St> Johns County Sheriff's Offieoad 656 and around 7 a.684. SundayccordSt. Johns deputies then notified Flagler County deputies around 7:30 a.m. Sumter County deputies arrested McLeod around 3 a.m. Monday in Croom. Sgt Jon Galvin saw a truck that matched the description provided by, Flagler law enforcement officers and stoppedging McLeod in front of the Cr101stom Fire Departmentl Florida on County Road 656 andinners from County Road 684, according from to a Sumter County deputy's reporteam parlor to a mini- Sumter gets honors at state fair Counties throughout Florida proudly exhibited their elaborate 3D displays for judging on opening day of the the 101st annual Florida State Fair. The exhibits, locat- ed in the Florida Living Center, boast 12 winners from three districts. The displays, ranging from throughout the day The exhibits showcased each region's unique area of the state. Fair i Okraeechobee County: Febru Jackson County: Seciation U nio n County: Third PlaServices, Charles H. Bronson SCommissionumter. Gates openly: free, sponsored by Olin Mott Tire FlStoresida State Fair Authority, more information Bowman, call Chairm1-800-345-FAIR, or log on tohe 2005 1-800-345-FAIR, or log on to Police lone! MINN. PAGE 4, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 SUMTKER COUNTY THE VOICE OF SUMTER COUNTY SINCE I881 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 County probe is already beneficial "Copyrighted Material 'Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers". lp * F I I *aLLC1M mMI L __ YourVOICE substantial amount of Sumter County residents are anxiously awaiting the results of an inquiry by the state attorney's office. State Attorney Brad King.launched the probe last summer after he received stacks of county documents and informa- . tion from county resi- dents who made allega- tions of wrongdoing by some of the members of the County Commission and some of its staff members. BC King was provided REICI with information about a . controversial landfill planned near Center Hill, a ques- tionable road in Coleman, cellular phone bills from county commis- sioners paid telephone plans and numerous other materials . There is no doubt that weeding through this information has been difficult and time consuming. With such a variety of informa- tion coming from many different sources, it is understandable that this probe is taking time. Our hope is that the issues are brought to light soon by the state attorney's office. While investigators aren't pro- viding information about the alle- gations, it does appear that the probe will be coming to some sort of resolution in the near future. This whole matter is really a reflection of the loss of confidence that county residents had in some Marriage license: Jaime Charles Duval, 26, of Istachatta and Meghan Elizabeth Foust, 20, of Bushnell. Michael John Atherton, 37, of 'Lake Panasoffkee. and Denise Christine Edwards, 37, of Lake Panasoffkee. James Robert Simon II, 34, of Lake Panasoffkee and Stefanie Ann Lewis, 23, of Lake Panasoffkee. Dudley Lee Elliott, 24, of Bushnell and Amber Randell Wright, 31, of Bushnell. . George Raymond Scanlon, 70, of Center Hill and Mabel Frances Swaby, 54, of Center Hill. Jerry Arley Rhoden, 42, of Webster and Dawn Marie Amedeo, 32, of Webster. Dissolutions of Marriage: Kathryn Ann and Ronald Dane Smith; Edith L. and Norman Villanueva; Mabel and Wayne Young; Allen R. and Janet S. Moulton; Daniel Wright and Robin 0. Whitman; Julio Cesar and Niki Louise Garcia; Brian E. and Christina J. Newbould. Properly Transfers:, Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to Angela Jones and Ellison Chartrand Villages Unit 95 for $343, 300; Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to Wayne and Marjorie Pardonnet, Trs. Pardonnet Family Trust property in Jasper Villas for $173,400; Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to Leigh K Reichel, Jr. Villages Unit 92 for $238,700; Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to David R. and Carol A Robinson Villages Unit 70 for $229,900; Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to William J. and Paula L. Grady Villages Unit 83 for $206,800; Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to Larry J. and Frankie S. Dotson property in Collington Villas for $120,100; Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to David L. and Carma of their county leaders last year. In particular, some residents viewed former commissioners Tiny Rutter, Benny Strickland and Robin Cox with very -e-- skeptical eyes. Both Rutter and Strickland did not seek reelection last year and Cox was defeated when he sought another term in office. Probably the biggest 4' spark to launch local concerns was the three commissioners voting to support a proposed OB landfill near Center Hill. HMAN But their all-to-often 3- ...." to-2 split votes on other controversial issues only intensified local concerns. No matter what the outcome of this probe, there is a positive side. Sumter County residents have shown that they are concerned about their local government and concerned about the actions of their elected officials. Sometimes that can be over- looked when so few people attend County Commission meetings or when so few seem to involve them- selves in local issues. This probe sends a message to elected officials that their con- stituents don't give them carte blanche control and that their actions have consequences. It shows that voters have high expectations of their elected lead- ers and that voters will act when they have had enough. Last year, they had enough. L. Norman Villages Unit 81 $337,328; Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to Richard W Schantini and Janice C. Smith- Schantini Villages Unit 91 for $467,900; American Television Network Inc. to Sundance Oaks LLC property in Section 8, Township 21S and Range 22E. Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to Geral E. and Patricia A Dye Villages Unit 95 for $214,600; $238,500; Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to Howard L. Manges and Mary E. Kundin Villages Unit 91 for $238,500; Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to Kenneth P and Barbara Jean Wolak property in Jasper Villas for $138,400; Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to Frederick W and Cathy J. Hackett Villages Unit 95 for $208,000; Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to Lyle K and Gayle E. Krumlauf Villages Unit 91 for $226,500; Lyle W and Elaine M. Schenck to James R. and Christine E Jerdonek property at Cottages in Summerchase for $228,000; Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to Ronald R. and Anne C. Lachance Villages Unit. 91 for $304,400; Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to Richard D. Pruitt to Gene L. and Gwendolyn A Maus property in Cherry .Hill Villas for $159,857; Donna B. Duffy to Patrick Y and Susan M. Hoffman Villages Unit 30 for $185,000; Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to James Lyle and Sally Ann Heidger Ind, and Trs. - Heidger Family Trust to Arthur A. and Marguerite M. Muller Villages Unit 27' for $229,900; Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to Thomas A Poff, Jr. and Carolyn P Poff Ind. and Trs. Carolyn P Poff Revocable Living Trust to Robert V and Jean M. Rice Trs., Robert V Rice Living Trust Villages Unit 33 for $325,000; Villages of Lake Sumter Inc. to Dale L. and Rita M. Heins Villages Unit 92 for $169,400. Note of thanks I would like to thank the following people for their kind generosity in sponsoring me in the Nationals 2005 Miss Teen Tampa: Golf USA at The Villages; Central Florida Graphics, Bushnell; Speckled Butterbean Restaurant, Webster; Superior Interiors Senior AD* How Med by Gary Thompson, Bushnell; Webster Beauty Shoppe of Webster; L. Norman Adams Builders, Bushnell; U-Got-Nails, Bushnell. I would also like to thank my mother, Karen Stevenson, for all the time and money she has spent to make this opportunity possible. Samantha A Stevenson care law turns into the sum of its parts'. T he offices of the Health and that has gone out of kilter, and an there v Human Services (HHS) or American health care delivery A The the Center for Medicare and system that is down the sewer, ored ti Medicaid Services If one serves in original (CMS) has certainly not "" Congress, that individ- er colU helped the general pub- ual's only true talent is Anyw lie with clarification of getting elected and re- choose Medicare i-ules and reg- .., elected, and it is sad you wi ulation, old and new. that former and present except: Again, why did HHS A members of Congress few an need 1,672 pages to ,. did not, have, nor ble fo: explain the coming pre- presently do they have, enroll scription drug benefit, an iota of wisdom to your s and 1;900 pages to hire a legislative aide had yo explain -the Medicare who is knowledgeable as prin discount card (inciden- DAN with the subject matter. for a "s tally, a true failure)? AN A "beltway" attitude you m These two sections of RO_ AN persists among those from yc the law were only some -" who have run the dance b 250 pages. Yet, the HHS Medicare program for mary felt the necessity of explaining 35 years. It seemingly goes some- mary this most-difficult law, and only thing like this: If an American cit- spouse added to the mass confusion. izen is receiving an entitlement employ One of the most frequent ques-, benefit, he or she doesn't need to first e tions I receive concerns the know how the program works. Just month enrollment procedures, penalties keep your eyes, ears and mouth your g for late enrollment and open shut, and accept the benefit your er enrollment periods for Part B and Part B is a voluntary program. same Part D of Medicare. One may refuse it or pay for it and although Part D of Medicare is your new receive it. Its cost in 2005 is about recent. prescription drug benefit, Part B $940 per year. based c of Medicare is medical insurance, Your initial enrollment is three Thes( and it primarily covers doctors' months before the month that you swift a services and durable medical are turning age 65 to three months you ma equipment. Part D questions are after. Medicare starts on the first not ha understandable. However, Part B day of the month that you turn age penalty questions have been the same for 65. If you already receive So'cial Next some 35 years. If I have received Security or railroad retirement ment ar the same questions during the benefits, you do not need to do ties, an tenure of seven presidents, and anything. You will be automatical- tea wa presidents of opposite ideological ly enrolled. You may also tele- next we beliefs, then I must say that the phone Social Security and apply. Send system is flawed. Why? Many of You will receive Part A and Part B. to "Se our "elected protectors" are Again, remember Part B can be Meadov unable to understand the history declined, Part A can not In fact, in FL 3442 of and the direction of a program the original Medicare legislation, danroh CrittrCHAit Hi, my name is Chinny When I needed someone to res- cue me, the Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County took, me in. They are taking good care of me. They W feed me delicious food, . and make sure I am warm and they give me lots of love. But I need an expen- sive operation to remove a large tumor. And so I am asking the nice peo- Chinn ple of Sumter County to help me. Can you please send in a donation to help me get my opera- tion? I would be so thankful for any amount you can spare. The nice people at the Humane Society/SPCA promised me that they would find me a loving home after my operation. So now I am counting on the caring citizens of Sumter County to help. Please mail your donations to: Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County, EO. Box 67, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538. Mark your check "For Chinny." Thank you. As we prepare to move into our new office, the Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County has changed its address. We are one step ly closer to realizing our dream of an animal shelter in Sumter County. Now, more than ever, we need the support of the community. The Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County runs on donations only, so if you truly want an animal shelter in Sumter, we need your donations. We would like to publicly say thank you to Blueberry Hill RV Park fo for the past we teers wi ready f( to Lieui unteeri: Up in Village port of to a be Our he; Mary A Store & event A Lucille for help Endir killing c we are HumanE County nesses generous 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. T 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 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 s 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 wV was an opt-out option of Part government has never hon- his little-known part of the al law. This subject is anotil- imn. 4 vay, if you refuse Part B and to take it at another time, ll be penalized, with some ions. The exceptions are d simple. If you were eligi- r Medicare, but did not in Part.B because you dr pouse were working anti ur group health insurance nary, then you are eligible special enrollment period!' vill have a period of moving ur group employer's insug- y deeming Medicare pr}- anytime that you or your are still covered by your yer group, or during the ght months following the that the employer ends roup coverage, or when aployment terminates. This regulation holds true, gh not as prevalent ih years, if you have a union- coverage. e transitions are usually nd painless. Even though ay now be age 69, you will ve to pay the additional es. week: Part B open enroll- nd late participation penafl id Part D! Keep my greerP rm, and I will talk to yodvi eek questions and comments nior Advocate," 1624 N. crest Blvd., Crystal River 29 or e-mail: '- an@atlantic.net. (J) V1 r hosting a benefit auctiduon, Humane Society/SPCA thils1i ekend. Thanks to our volun1 ho worked for weeks getting s br the event, and thank you'df tenant Steve Colyer for vol;) ng his auctioneer talents; .4 the north end of the county residents came out in sup;$ the Humane Society/SPC4,, pnefit bowling tournamenti, artfelt thanks to Felix ano,, nn Lopez of Animalistic Peti't Groomer for sponsoring the d 4nd thanks to our membersH - -Fusco and Diane HartmafWlJ ping at the event ig animal suffering and th1, : f homeless animals is a goq4J all working towards. Th!e,', e Society/SPCA of SumteiI is thankful to all the busing, and individuals who give,] isly to help animals in needw/-; 'he views in the letters considered in good taste ,' submitted letter, although 'l P 'ords. "r :' News, of E C 0 R I I q I SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005, PAGE 5 Sumterville student government at work BRENDA LOCKLEAR Staff Writer banielle Beville, Allan L nor and Danielle Shaw just stopped out of high school and into government stu- debat government that is. sThe trio will serve as the spPkes group for students at Lake Sumter Community College. They're the student government officers for the S mterville campus. 'We focus on our campus is ues as well as our college issues," said Beville, who is serving as president. Lenor is vi e-president and Shaw is se retary. 'We all felt like we wanted to ,et involved more with our sc ool," Beville said of their reasons for pursuing the stu- dent government slots. Through government, "we do community service," she said, explaining that the cam- pus hosts the annual Sumter County Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. They'll also have a team with participants walking the relay. Another community serv- ice effort is their push to pro- mote Lake Sumter at Wildwood and South Sumter high schools. Each month they plan to take a day and set up a table at the high schools to let stu- dents know about Lake Sumter Community College and the benefits it offers, "To increase our student popula- tion," she noted. According to her, the bene- fits at Lake Sumter include smaller class sizes; its close proximity for drive time and for allowing students to work and go to school. "Saving money. That was my big thing," Beville said. The government officers, freshmen, plan to hit the high school campuses this week, after planning some of their service work ideas over last semester. She said they officially took office this month, under advi- sor Betsy Ruano. Beville said it's important that the community knows "that we're there," and that even with a small student population, "someone is there to speak for them." "Our meetings are open to the public and everyone's welcome," Beville said. They meet at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday in the Sumterville campus confer- ence room and are currently looking for a treasurer, she said. For more information call 568-0001 or email Future plans include fund- ing a scholarship endowment for students who are not eligi- ble for any other grant or scholarship. The government body from the Sumterville campus will strive to, raise $500 of the $3,000 the entire government body is working for. If they're successful, the college will match those funds at $3,000 and the state will give anoth- er matching $3,000, according to Beville. 'You say it's your birthday? SDog's birthday A m* partyahowlin' good time AMANDA MIMS Staff Writer Bushnell resident Darla ,Iuddleston and her family have always had a birthday party for family members in January, with so many birthdays during that time of year. But this year her daughter. 25-year-old veterinari- an technician and ULF student Katie Harrell had an idea to host a birthday party for her golden retriever Kula. who turned one in I January. Huddleston and Harrell found a recipe for liver cake (flour, eggs, Scanned dog food, and pureed liver and baked it up for the 16 dogs that attended. ; "The dogs had a ball," Huddleston said. ', In addition to the cake, the dogs -had homemade biscuits and treats, party favors, and games. :They even wore party hats, swamn .and played with Frisbees. "They -were tired at the end of the day", -Huddleston said. Eight of the 16 dogs at the party :have been rescued or adopted .from shelters. Even with all of the ,excitement, none of them exhibit- .ed any bad behavior or aggres- sion. Huddleston said this just shows why rescue dogs make great pets. An advocate of rescue '-nimals, Huddleston has taken in dogs. horses, chickens, and bun- hies. She said at shelters, any breed. "age, or size can be found and they 'make the best pets. "You can res- ,cue one and save it from being destroyedd" she said. .I. Instead of bringing presents to -the birthday dog. Harrell asked .that donations be made to a shel- ,ter affiliated with the veterinary .office she works with in Gainesville. Huddleston said they .all want to do this again. There ,mray even be a wedding between twvo of the dogs sometime in the future. A " Katie Harrell made "liver cake" for her dog Kula's birthday party, which was attended by 16 dogs and 50 people. Guest of honor Kula (left) hangs out with fellow golden retrievers Taylor (front) and Ammo at her birthday party. Danell Shaw, Danelle Beille and Allan Leonor. Student Government Association officers for the Sumterville campus of LSCC are shown with college president Charles Mojock (second from left).Those students are (left to right) Daniell Shaw, Danielle Beville and Allan Leonor. Sign-up begins for USDA Tree Program Agricultural landowners in need of financial relief for trees, bushes, vines, and for- est land damaged by natural disasters that occurred between Dec. 1, 2003, and Dec. 31, 2004, have a new option for help through the USDA's Tree Assistance Program (TAP), according to FSA Sumter/Citrus County Executive Director Laura Langford. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced that sign-up for the USDAs Tree Assistance Program (TAP) began Feb. 7, 2005. Funding for TAP was author- ized by the Military Construction and Emergency Hurricane Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2005 (2005 Appropriations Act), and signed into law by President Bush last October "This legislation," .said Johanns, "provides more than $3 billion in relief to farmers, ranchers, foresters and other agricultural pro- ducers who suffered damage due to severe weather in recent years." TAP is the first of several programs to be launched in 2005 to help pro- ducers recover from natural disasters that occurred in 2003 and 2004. The sign-up period for General TAP, TAP-Timber, and TAP-Pecans will end either on March 18, 2005, or 14 calendar days after the Federal Register Notice is published. Approved funding for the TAP programs includes: Funding for General TAP, which is available for eligible orchardists. Funding for rehabilita- tion and related costs for pecan trees destroyed or damaged as a result of tropi- cal storms, hurricanes, and related events that were located in a Presidential-dis- aster declared county. 1 Funding for forest timber owners for replanting. Owners of eligible trees, bushes and vines from which an annual crop is produced for commercial purposes; eligible forest land owners who produce crops of timber for commercial purposes; and eligible pecan producers may receive assistance under TAP Producers who received payments under Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, for 2004 hurricane losses, or the Florida Citrus Disaster Program (funded by the same Act), are ineligible to receive benefits under the general TAP and for forest timber. However, producers may receive both Section 32 pay- ments and TAP payments for pecan rehabilitation. In addition, producers are inel- igible for both Emergency Conservation Program and TAP assistance for the same. losses. TAP for Orchardists Funding, as necessary has been authorized for benefits under the 2005 ,Appropriations Act for losses - which, occurred during theji 'period beginning Dec., 1, 2003, and ending Dec. 31, 2004, for eligible orchardists to, replant trees, bushes and vines that were grown to pro- duce an annual crop. Benefits will not be prorated. TAP for Forest Timber Producers In addition, the 2005 Appropriations Act author- ized $15 million for assis- tance to eligible producers who meet all requirements and produce periodic crops of forest timber for commer- cial use, and who suffered timber losses or damage dur- ing the period beginning Dec. 1, 2003, and ending Dec. 31, 2004. If all eligible claims filed during the application period are greater than the available funds, benefits will be prorated. Applicants must have suffered a minimum of Please see TREE Page 12 Kiss A Pig candidates Announced for fair Valentine's dance with Red Hatters Sumter Fair time is approaching that means it is time for someone to Kiss A Pig before the annual youth market livestock sale at the fair Yes, the Sumter 4-H Kiss A Pig Fundraiser will be held Wednesday, March 16, at 6:45 p.ri.., at the Sumter Fair Cow Palace in Bevilles Corner Kiss A Pig has become an annual tradition at the Sumter fai;, It is sponsored by Sumter County 4-H to raise money for 4-H awards, student scholar- ships, educational programs anj'youth tours. The 2005 Kiss A Pig candi- dafs are: Dr Morgan, princi- palPSouth Sumter High School, Btkhnell: Mr. Kelley, principal, Thle Village Charter High School, Oxford:Mr. Hampton, principal, Wildwood High School, Wildwood: Terry Yoder of T & D Concrete, Wildwood; Mimi Blackburn, Micki Blackburn Realty, Webster; MBAk Harrell, Sumter County Fa~mners Market, Webster; Cli'ef Deputy Jack Jordan, Sutiter County Sheriff's Department, Bushnell; Scott Swbnfon, manager Bushnell Wal-Mart, Bushnell. flil Kiss A Pig candidates have agreed to accept the chal- lehge to raise funds in the race tolsee who will raise the most fu&hs for Sumter 4-H programs. From now through March 1, candidates will accept and col- lect donations to determine if they are among the top five candidates by that time. Those individuals will then continue to raise money until noon Wednesday, March 16. Money will be counted that day and the top individual will receive a call to report to the Cow Palace to Kiss the Pig for 4-H. "Sumter 4-H officials, mem- bers and volunteers appreciate the willingness of all the candi- dates to support our Sumter 4- H programs and our young peo- ple," said Martha Maddox 4- HiFCS Agent. Individual donations to can- didates can be made to the can- didate you would most like to see pucker up by visiting their workplace or by mailing a check to the Sumter County Extension Office, PO. Box 218, Bushnell, FL 33513. Make checks payable to Sumter County 4-H and indicate which candidate you want your vote to go toward. For more information about Kiss A Pig, contact Martha Maddox, 4-H-FCS Agent, at 352-793-2728; Rose Davis, Sumter County 4-H Advisory Chair, at 352-793-8726, or Steve McKenney, 4-H Council Advisor, at 352-603-0630. HENRY POATES Times Correspondent On Feb. 12, residents of Parkwood Village in Wildwood held their Valentine's Day Dance., The majority of the female participants are all members of one of two chapters of the Red Hat Society in Parkwood Village. The normal colors for Valentine's Day are red and white, but this year purple boas, feathers, and most of all, Red Hats were added to the list The society members all turned out in full regalia for the event. One chapter is named the Wonderful Wacky Wildwood Women, which has 18 members. Their Queen Mom is Queenfalldowigoboomalot, a.k.a. Joanne, Poates. The other chapter is the Red Feathered Ladies and has 20 members. Queen Mom, Edna Bolton heads the Red Feathered Ladies. The Red Hat Society is noted for its flamboyant Please see DANCE, Page 12 Photo by Henry Poates Members of Parkwood Villages' Wonderful Wacky Wildwood Women chapter of the Red Hat Society celebrated Valentine's Day on Saturday. Some members and escorts are shown from left to right: Nan Rostiser, Dan Kopko, George Baker, Dorothy Baker, Marion Roberts, Bob Snyder, Ag Salerno, Al Salerno and Dot Heeden. - ------ ---------- ------- ----- ------ -- --------------- PAGE 6, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 -E SumerOOMJARES E Ruth E. R. Cheek, 82, homemaker Ruth E. Rupp Cheek, 82, of Lake Panasoffkee, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, in Bushnell. A native of Shamokin, Pa., she moved to Florida in 1969 from Middlesex, N.J. Mrs. Cheek was a homemaker. She was a lifetime member of the 'Disabled American Veterans, VFW #4705, Women of the 'Moose #1590 and an avid 'bowler. She was Pentecostal. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Paul Cheek Sr.; sister, Mary Jane Rupp Hovenstine and a brother, John Rupp, in WW II. Survivors include a son, Paul (Linda) Cheek Jr. of 'Bushnell; grandson, Robert Paul Britt of Bushnell; two -granddaughters, Maria Jade -Cheek Wilison of Gibsonton, Fla., and Tiffany Lynn Cheek of Bushnell; sister, Nancy Weikel of Shamokin, Pa.; two great-grandchildren; several ,nieces and nephews. Services were held Feb. 14 at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, with Pastor Clarence Crane offici- ating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bushnell Assembly of God, New Horizon Fund. Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell, handled the arrangements. William L. Craine, 82, plasterer William Leroy Craine, 82, of Lady Lake, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005. A native of Meadville, Pa., he moved to Lady Lake in 1971 from Leesburg. Mr. Craine was a retired plasterer and dry wall con- tractor and a member of Lake Region Christian Fellowship in Leesburg. He was a U.S. Marine Corps vet- eran serving during WW II. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed all sports. Survivors include his wife, June P; sons, Shawn R. Craine of Lady Lake and Darel W *Craine of Leesburg; four daughters, Cheryl L. Chiodo, Laura E. Davis and Diane P Edwards, all of Lady Lake, and Denise P Craine of Wildwood; sister, Betty Rose Ferguson of Pittsburgh, Pa.; 16 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Leesburg, with Pastor Art Ayris and Pastor Shawn R. Craine officiating. Interment will be at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, with full military honors conducted by North Lake Detachment Marine Corps League Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, contribu- tions may be. made to Tampa, Hope Lodge, 12810 Magnolia Dr., Tampa, FL 33612. Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake, handled the arrangements. James E. Farmer, 89, forester James Elbert Farmer, 89, of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Bristol, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, in Nashville, Tenn. He was born in Holmes County, Fla. Mr. Farmer was an area supervisor for the U.S. Forest Service. He was a member of Linden Church of God. Survivors include a son, Lt Col. James LaVoy Farmer of Ft. Worth, Texas; daughter, Mary. Frances Farmer Denmark of Nashville, Tenn.; three brothers, Snowden Samuel Farmer Jr. of Marianna Fla., Hairman Farmer of Titusville and Robert Farmer of Webster; sister, Hazel Miller of Wildwood; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 18, from 6 to .8 p.m. at Purcell Funeral Home Chapel, Bushnell. Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. at Linden Church of God, Linden. Interment at Linden Cemetery in Linden. Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell, handled the arrangements. Herbert J. Crenshaw Jr., 77 Herbert J. Crenshaw Jr., 77, of Coleman, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005. He was born in Coleman and returned to Coleman in 1984 from Melbourne. Mr. Crenshaw retired from the Harris Corporation and was a mem- ber of the United Methodist Church of Coleman. He was a veteran of the Navy and Air Force, serving during WW II and Korea. He was preceded in death by his son, Joe Crenshaw in 2000. Survivors include his wife, Anne; sisters, Nell Alexander of Coleman, Julie Acker of Ormond Beach, Tina Crenshaw of Coleman and Bitsy Tiddy of Orlando; grandchildren, Jody Crenshaw of Gainesville, and Jennifer Crenshaw of Sanford. Funeral services were held Feb. 11 at the United Methodist Church of Coleman with Rev. Bill Buell officiating. Burial followed the services at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Coleman or to Hospice of Lake and Sumter Counties. Banks/Page-Theus Funeral Home, Wildwood, handled the arrangements. Jewell Y. Stevens, 6C, dental technician Jewell "Yvonne" Stevens, 66, of Oxford, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, in Ocala. She was born in Mt Olive, Ala., and moved here in 1995, from Birmingham, Ala. Mrs. Stevens was a retired dental technician. She was a member of Shiloh Church of Belleview and sung into the hearts of many. in Sumter County. Survivors include her six children that she raised with love: Tina, Ernie, Dwayne, Brian, Tracy and Natalie; brothers, James, Thomas and Doyle; sisters, Ruby, Ann and Jean; 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Feb. 10 with Rev. Jim Hubbard,, Rev. Wayne King and Mr. Willie Watson officiat- ing. Burial took place in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Mt. Olive, Ala. Banks/Page-Theus Funeral Home, Wildood, handled the arrangements. 'Sumter County fair directors sought The Sumter Fair !Association would like to iinvite all past Sumter Fair Association directors to join us at our opening ceremony on March 14 at 5 p.m. We CELL would like you to help us cele- brate the 50th anniversary of the Sumter Fair. Please call Barbara at the fairgrounds at 793-2750 if you have any questions. Nicholas and Vanessa Ornelas are announcing the birth of their first grandchild, Evan Scott Crook, born November 13, 2004 at 5.1 lbs. and 18" long. Jennifer is a 1997 graduate of South Sumter High School-and served six years in the United States Coast Guard while pur- suing her nursing degree. Great-grandparents are Peggy and Mike Crull and Mario Ornelas, Sr. ,f,-i,4&we, ,ec" 1c 960 J. Lane Purcell John D. Purcell Owner Founder 793-4531 REVIVAL The Linden Church of God 4309 CR. 772 Webster, FL 33597 When? .February 27th March 4th Featuring: Pastor Joe Heard Pastor Jeff Eldridge, Pastor Cliff Gobble 0 'Pastor John Cannon Pastor Curt Rhoden Evangelist Harold Hanks Sunday Morning Feb. 27ti jt :00 AM Sunday Evening 6:00 PM Weeknights 7:00 PM For.-pq dtion .fl* (352 7,3-4281 "How do I decide which funeral home to call when the time comes?" 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B y FUNERAL HOME eyrers 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 Worship This Week at the Church of Your Choice 0 m I BUSHNELL | FBULSHNELL SEVENTH DAVY ADVENTIST CHURCH C.:.rer of Serninole & Flomn, a. e WV-,rshup Hours 9 3,I, r.I Sabbath School 10 45 .?1f Sat Wed Pra-er NMeeing 7 30 All welcome j CENTER H. | FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CENTER HILL 175 S.Virginia Ave. Center Hill, FL 33513 352-793-2119 Sunday School......... ...........9:45 AM Morning Worship..............11:00 AM Sunday Nignt Service ..........6:00 PM Mid-Week Prayer Service - Wednesday 7:00 PM (CHRISTLAN WORSHIP CENTER I F.., ':' r. L , sa i. \: ',cr 1 ,e I I no rr, S luida E .n ; p1.1 i\2.. r: ,l:.l j, fli-dif ; I.ifl Ti S '..._,i,- ;.. Pajior Jm Miller i.-,,^ i .ll Fi L .352-56s .o01111i / w L Oh 0 Iu LU ul tie w 0. I LU O. 0 I I ul U LU < LU & I LU Oh 0 I LU U LU Ou ( Hope Lutheran Church " 250 Avenida Los Angelos l.:orrer ol C R 466 &, Morse Blvd I The Villajxs Services are Sunday at 8:00 AM, 9:40 AM and 11:15 AM For more ,'ilorrralon Carl 352 750.2321 or our Web Si1e wOA hopelurieraninirhviillage-.oirg LAKE PANASOFFKEE LAKE PANASOFFKEE " UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SSunday Worihip 8-30 i) 11 AM uiday Srr,.xl 9 45 Crildrern'ECriurch 11 AM Pastor Williston Brewer H.5. ;,.a n r .l '. .l A l > 347 0' L .. ,H )B.Li.P.;na urrh I-i4J.l r*et|.21 - rFirst Baptist Church" of Lake Panasoffkee Hwy. 470, Lake Panasoffkee 793-5510 Sunday Services 8.30 & 10:50 a.m. Sunday Scnool ....... ......9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening .......... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday rNiri Prayer Mealig, ..7 p m 16 Pastor Jon Kinqg S (T'atais of (frace Minitne i I ." ,, '.1 Fimlor. Fre.a 3 Pall HOolrr, MorningWorshiMp-- C1030 ,1 'i.r Sunday Erening-- 6 m00 &i ',,.m Weinesany highl- 7- 0 .0io .ai. 793-1600 il. I CR 5"7 LaYeA Pan3.e-o ep cM I T.J eOSRURG S 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. 130 S. Lone Oak Drive 787-3223 2 I WAHOO | (Discover the Difference!) Billy Raa, J q ,PAiA : : ll e ',jI IO, ', H :.,',i, 1'i:,, Sunday. Wednesday Evening: ..-v r..rr ,, mu.'n,, C l- c 0 PMr.1 AJ1 ,0 A C .'.rn r, '.._, ',. er 'lu IP 7 u PMr. ,,, ,r,-:.r,,," 352 793-6015j | WEBSIER Webster United - Methodist Church Invites You To Attend Worsrip Service 11 00 a.m. Cnurch Srnool 9:45 a.m. S3 S.E. 3r Si. WeO4ier, FL 33597 S13521 793.3734 A A.4 prav'inq church j First Baptist Church of Webster 1/4 mile east ot 471 on SE Ist Ave Su.,',rJ i,, ,.:r,,j.:, 9 45, AM f,1.ri-ii,-i,3 v/'i .-'ship 1 I t'J AM Even.ng e, AE,00,0 lPMl y Woe. 33:d1/F PiaOi le-ilr u(, Pr., I WILDWOOD FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH" 402 Oxford Street 748-1822 IDrA' SCHOOL coe 9045 AM WORSHIP i IIe : ; CI l AM 1 0i) AM ,A 6 00 PM WEOtJESDAr PRAYER MEETING 6 15 PM SiJNDA EvErIi'SERVICE 6 00 PM I PASTOR: REV. CRAIG ATTAWAY j -Wildwood United Methodisti 300 Mason Street Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Worship 8:30 am & 11:00 am Nursery Provided K. 748-1275 2 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WILDWOOD *Worship 11:00 a.m. 203 Barwick Sti. Wildiwoo. FL 34785 (352) 748-2530 2 SUNSET PARK 4 I CHURCH OF GODk- 202 Pine Street 748-1318 M ELCO 14-raaiL! .! !! l Id II.. - %irndnEi ilst --A.h'.i r t N. t l L !!!!--!i WELCOME ALL!!!!!! ) ST.r MARK EVANGELICAL LUTRIERAN CHURCH MIELSi Pasler N. Kusirs Bible CL.li-l i P-1 '0 JI I ~E,~EJRE)I-4 F~E @~00 FUNERAL HOME Family Owned I I I BUSHNELL r First Church of God " Affill,ii'n .Aderi iN 793-3455 I 1'.': r l,_ -dN,.,- ii t [i | 11 6u..hl ,lI FL ,I Ei r r i t tri,' l hrip i p, i i I lwr r ." ry E 'run".] "") pm i Randall Bildier. Fa;ior -Q-'..54 /" All .re IVelcome At BUSHNELL ASSEMBLY OF GOD S.u-,l0 v Wsr..,.p 8 00 A M 0i :0 A M i& 00 PM Sunday Scnool 9:30 A.M. Wed Discrplesnip Nignri 7 00 PM. I 451 Wesl C.R 476,.Bushnell 793-2240/ (St. Francids Episcopal Church' 313 N Craces street .lAt LiS 3:11 PO Bo> 5?6 ,352i ?3-31.S7 Wednezda Bible Stud\ p mn Hol' Eucdi.ansI 10 m. 'urida Sunday School l0 a m i AA meets Vhumdavy at N p m j "THE BUSHNELL PRESBYTERIAN\ CHURCH USA :23 N BROADiCorrier lt W Dade & N Broadi Church School: 4'15 am Pubhc W\or-hip 10 30 1.).r MONT'A ,-.A Group Kleetn -- ..0 r'.u WvTDNT' DA\. Bible r.tudy -0.00 It .1 ) \ 352-793-4202 First Boptist Church of Bushnell 125 W. Anderson Ave. 793-4612 'Sarnng me Good News of Life Through Fore in Clirls 'uriaacO', ,ite ruo 3 '.' a . sun,.3d, W.:,i:rlp I0 1 1.1 orio 1:,1 1: 1.1 W on;,aa i00 L eI ijay r i 1.1.:1 k J First United Methodist Church" 221 W. Noble Ave. O|n. .. ... Faith, Hope & Lo,e Sunday School 9:30a.m. Worship 101:50 a.m. C I. L rtihri. ir riEd it, i Larnirqb Liti 5.0 p m. Disciple Dialogue, Wed. 6:30 p.m. ',hulr Pr.niciu.Th-inu 6 p rim SBear) Fur, Gmiiumtic4 Sday'1:'11i. 4-111.5 1 pm. Clat (1ub % ,uthS JLu i "3I. p.a (J o:Dais) Irnp, Thurs.. i 3" p m ,1ilnon, Frindu' l, .w p m. S1 H A.ILE. 4th Sat.. I1..1 a.m Rev Lnrry Armbrul, Pati-ir 793-3221 j 310 W. Dade Ave. 793-8428 Sunday Bible Study 10 a m Sunday Worship Service 11 a n Evening Worship 6 pm . Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m 2 Indian'lBaptist Church .*,19% j, L 'BU.3IhUt Sunday Scnool .. .......... 9:45 am Morning Worship..... ....11:00 amn Evening Worship.... .........7:00 prr, y Weanesaay Piayea Service. ..7.00 pmj " Pleasant Hill Baptist Cmlichu CR-316A, Bushnell Sunday School................9:45 A.M. Worship 11:00 A.M. Sunday Evening Worship.....6:00 P.M. Wednesday Prayer Service.. 7:00 P.M. y 793-5083 Pastor Aike Kmng LADY LAKE SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005, PAGE 7 Special study for Lenten season First United Methodist 'Church, 221 W. Noble ,Avenue, will provide a spe- -cial study opportunity for the !community during the Lenten season. Each week from Feb. 6 Through March 13, Pastor ;Larry Armbrust will deliver Isermons based on Rick 'Warren's #1 bestseller, The Purpose Driven Life. Then, in partnership with 'Pastor Armbrust home groups will meet utilizing the 'book" study guide, 40 Days of :Purpose. Testimonials from many ,other churches indicate that this study results in a spiritu- al journey that will change fhe lives of those participat- ing, not to mention enhanc- Ing relationships with God and each other. The book may be pur- 'chased through the' church Office at a cost of $10.99. , Anyone wishing more information about the book or study guide, or desiring to participate in the study can call the church office at 793- i221 Monday through Friday From 9 a.m. until noon. 'l;,Ir; Musical program at First Baptist The Alan Harris Family will be featured in a special com- munity event Feb. 20, at the First Baptist Church of Center Hill. Program times are from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information about this special community event contact Ray Brannen at 352- 793-4581. Concert at First Baptist The Blackwood Brother's Quartet will be in concert at First Baptist Church, 125 W Anderson Avenue, Bushnell, on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. An offering will be taken dur- ing the concert. The public is invited to attend. Call the church office at 793-4612 for information. Scholarship fundraiser For the second consecutive year, First United Methodist Church, 221 W. Noble Avenue, will sponsor a South Sumter High School Scholarship Fundraiser on Feb. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. The fundraiser a Spaghetti Dinner will -h GmCALENDAR m include spaghetti, salad, bread, beverage and dessert at a cost of $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 10 and under. Carryouts are also available. Last year, Pastor Larry Armbrust awarded one $500 scholarship in behalf of First United Methodist Church to a deserving South Sumter High School graduate, and the church's Education Committee hopes to add an additional scholarship this year. For more information or directions, please call the church office from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Friday night at the movies -.free Looking for a fun family night, that anyone can afford? Gather up the kids and head for the movies! This month's movie is slat- ed for Friday, Feb. 25, and the fun's at the Lake Panasoffkee United Methodist Church. There's absolutely no admission for the movie and if you're looking for a snack, you can find a great bargain on everything in the snack bar, from hot dogs and pop- corn to candy and beef jerky. So plan to come spend Friday Night at the Movies - for fun, family and films. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult For more information about movie night or the movie title for February, call the church at 793-3438. The church is located at 589 C.R. 470. 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. 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. 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 There will be no pancake breakfast in February. For more information, call 352-793-3438 or visit our web site at: www.gbgm-umc.org/lakepana- umc. 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. Wednesday night dinners return Lake Panasoffkee United Federal Consumer Protection has confirmed the fuel saving described in this advertisement. Device may increase gas mileage by 22% Boston National Fuelsaver Corp. has developed a low cost automoti\ e accessory called the Platinum Gas Saver which is guaranteed to increase gas mileage by 22% while meeting all emission standards. With a simple connection to a vacuum line. the Gas Saver adds microscopic amounts of platinum to the air and fuel entering the engine. Since platinum allows non-burning fuel to burn. the Gas Saver's platinum increases the percentage of fuel burning inside the engine from 68% of each gallon to 90% of each gallon. a 22% increase. Since unburnt fuel leaving an engine is pollution, this 22% of each gallon normally burns when it reaches the platinum of the catalytic converter. 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For further information call: 1-800-LESS-GAS 1-800-537-7427 *:*. i]ri.':d -r 0 ( C I TRUSC U T 0 ( , -. . 4 4 4 - ~4 ..:~ ~ I S Ad Tour some of Citrus County's finest homes. Beautiful floor plans, gorgeous interiors and the latest and greatest in new home innovations. Come find your dream home. Homes presented by: Artistic Homes Cardiff Construction Carrollwood Development of Citrus, Inc. Dream Custom Homes of Citrus, Inc. Fagan Construction Flynn Builders Gold Crest Homes Berger Construction Inc. Lexington Homes Lindhorst Construction Ri'cahard A -Van Orden 26 MODLSem.' DILY Royal Coachman Homes Rusaw Homes SanderSon Bay Fine Homes Signature Homes Sweetwater Homes of Citrus, Inc. Tampa Bay Builders Valley Brook Fine Homes Wheeler Construction Major Sponsor ^ Progress Energy fTRUST Regons Bank 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 fellowship. 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. 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. 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. 121 Belt Avenue Bushnell, FL 33513 i 1 (Next to Dollar General) t VI 569-0171 [m p4~ ,1 I' ~"" t Y?". 7 i .^i l PAGE 8, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 17, 2005 The power of women in love S/ t I if/iWSS #5 few weeks ago, I attended a women's night of worship at my church. We sang, we prayed. A few women spoke. Afterward we hung out and ate some incredible food. Toward the end of the wor- ship part of the evening and before the eating part, Angel, the women's ministry leader at my church, asked us to Jimmy Hicks and the Voices of Integrity performed at a free concert for the Black Heritage Festival. The event was held. at Lincoln Park on Saturday and sponsored by Faith and Action Community Outreach, Inc. Celebrating black heritage AMANDA Mims Staff Writer Faith and Action Community Outreach, Inc. sponsored its first black heritage festival on Saturday at Lincoln Park in Bushnell. The casual gather- ing was a Christian event with a free gospel concert, food, games, and prizes. West Palm Beach recording artists Jimmy Hicks and the Voices of Integrity are nation- ally known in the gospel genre. On Saturday they played songs like "Crossroads" and "Blessed Like That" from their new CD. While music seemed to be the highlight of the day, there were also kids' games and raf- fles, barbeque rib sandwiches and chicken 'n rice. The outreach group has only been in existence for about eight months, but they have big plans for Sumter County. Some of these plans include a pro- gram they're working on to help at-risk women and preg- nant teens called Women of Excellence and a program to, benefit the elderly in the area. "Our goal is to bring unity to the community," said Waylene Natteal, one of the founders of the group. "We want to dare a person to dream and achieve their dream," she said. Saturday concluded Faith The gospel group Jimmy Hicks and the Voices of Integrity per- formed songs including "Blessed Like That" and "Crossroads" from their new album last weekend in Bushnell. and Action Community Outreach, Inc.'s Black Heritage Week at Lincoln Park. Earlier in the week, there was a tent revival where several pastors from around the county came and preached. Natteal said tent revivals are a good way to reach new people' without intimidating them. "People feel more comfortable outside than inside," she said. There were about 50 people who came to the revival and 150 at the festival. While Natteal was a little bit disap- pointed with the numbers, she's not discouraged. The organization has planned much more in the near future, including, a presence at the county fair and a scholarship program. Many individuals and local businesses donated to the. event. They include about 10 different churches from around the county, Cindy Brooker Chevrolet, County Commissioner Randy Mask, SECO, Special Touch Salon, Central Packing, Winn-Dixie, Wal-Mart, and others. dream big for a moment. She told us to imagine what our community would look like if women "got it" if women truly grasped both the concept and the experience of the gospel, of being loved and forgiven and set free in Christ. "What kind of an impact would that have?" she asked. NAB KENI She left the question open- ended and unanswered, allowing us to explore it in our imaginations. To dream big and grand. She read the prayer from the Bible writer Paul to the first-century church in Ephesus (which is now in eastern Turkey) and prayed it for us. It's found in Ephesians 3:14-19. Paul's prayer for the Ephesians, which was Angel's prayer for us, was that believers in Christ would be strengthened by God's Spirit a deep inner strength, a strong conviction and an unshakable sense of who and whose they were. Not wishy-washy or easily swayed. Not doubting or fear- ful, but strong. Next, Paul (and Angel) prayed that we who are God's people would know, really know, Christ's love. Paul uses phrases like "deeply rooted" and "far surpasses." His words have the connotation of a love that's great and extravagant, amazingly won- derful and deeply personal. He urges believers to test this love to see if they can meas- ure its height and width and depth and breadth, knowing that they can't because it's immeasurable. Angel had asked us, "What would our community look like if women 'got it?'" Not, just non-Christian w women coming into a new faith in Christ, but long- established believ- ers, long-time church ladies. Sn What would our .. community look like if that hap- pened? I've been think- ing about that and NCY here's what I think NEDY would happen: If women knew that their sins were forgiven, if women knew that in Christ they stood before the Father accepted and acceptable, if women knew that they could rest underneath the Father's smile... If women knew that, though they are deeply flawed they are dearly loved, they would go home and love their husbands. Not just put- ting dinner on the table and washing dirty socks with grit- ted teeth or an expectation of something in return kind of love, but love from a deep wellspring, like a fountain overflowing. With such a love, they would stop bicker- ing about the trash not being taken out. They wouldn't rush to the phone to com- plain about their husbands to their girlfriends. They wouldn't yell and snipe and belittle their husbands in Wal-Mart; they wouldn't flirt with other men, dream of greener pastures. They would love their hus- bands, honor and respect and accept them. When that starts happen- ing, when women are loving their husbands consistently, then their husbands would want to love them back Men would feel that home is a safe place and that their wives were allies and friends. There would be a whole lot of kissing going on, maybe even some dancing in the kitchen. Problems would be faced together. The "twos" all over this community will be "ones," just as God intended. There would be peace in the homes, which would spill out into the schools and the workplaces. The saying "If Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy" would work in reverse. Now because Mama's happy, Daddy's happy and the kids are happy. Daddy goes to work happy and does his job well because it's all for Mama back at home. Can you see it? Can you see that happening? I realize these thoughts are idealistic and simplistic and Pollyanna-ish, but is that such a bad thing? Why shouldn't we aim high and dare to dream and imagine what God could do? What would our communi- ty look like if women "got it?" It's definitely worth pray- ing for. And I do. I pray it for you. Nancy Kennedy is the author of "Move Over, Victoria I Know the Real Secret," "When Perfect Isn't Enough" and her latest books. "Benveen Two Loves" and "-Praying With Women of the Bible." She can be reached at 1- 352-563-5660. Monday through TThursday. or via e- mail at: nkenned. ,'sctneus.com. n You have a choice in hospitals, and ratings like these can help you and your doctor decide which hospital is best for you. At Munroe Regional, our ratings help us continue to improve the quality of the care and, services we provide. 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MJin Street, is being convert- e into a mini mall. he concept is the brain- clld of center operator Billy Rhe mall will operate b ween the existing Body ;rks fitness center and the F mily Fun Center thrift shop. ay said the mall will be a god opportunity for people wanting to start-up businesses o0people wanting to sell vari- eties of merchandise. It makes it easy on the per- s"i who wants to start a busi- ness but many not have the $umter t( ^ BOB REICHMAN Editor Summer County should be receiving its first installment payment from the state for the. recently enacted county tourist tax. NVoters approved the tax last y4r to help promote tourism ir-Sumter County. It became elective on Jan.,1. 'During the Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting lait week, Assistant County Administrator Sandra Hewell told Chamber mem- bers the county will receive afiput $81,000 this year from tlie newly imposed tax. The county should receive the first portion of the money in MV4rch, she said. 'Because the tax follows the co nty's fiscal year, which started Oct. 1. 2004 and ends SPLt. 30, 2005, the first year revenue will not be as great financial ability to open a store," Ray said. "There are a lot of small businesses that may not be able to make it on their own, but would work in this type of setting." The mall will feature 25 indoor booth slots that are 10 feet by 12 feet, he said. Booth renters will furnish the booths 'with their wares and then clerks in the mall will sell the items to the pub- lic, he said. That way, sellers will not have to man the booths. "We'll take care of the sales ,tax and collecting the money and then give the sellers checks for sold items," he said. "It makes it easy for them." Ray said the mall is perfect for western ware, kitchen sup- plies, fishing and tackle sup- plies and antiques to name a few. Booth spaces will cost $100 a month with the mall charg- ing a 20 percent commission on sales. Sellers will be noti- fied by email when items are sold, he said. Booths are not just for those seeking to start small busi- nesses, he said. Booths can also be purchased to sell items that are "a little more upscale than thrift stores." For people who don't need an entire booth, the mini mall will also operate a consign- ment shop where people can pay a commission to have their items sold. Rental spaces will also be erected outside the building for one or two-day yard sales, he said. The facility will be open for business on Fridays, Saturday and Mondays dur- ing day and early evening hours. The mini mall is expected to open in March, Ray said. For more information about the mini mall or renting a booth, contact Billy or Debbie Ray at Body Works, 793-4760. Billy Ray stands near a portion of the Family Fun Center in Bushnell that is being remodeled for a mini mall. The mall will offer 25 booth spaces of new and "upscale" used items. The mall will open in March. o receive tourist tax money as following years because the tax only became effective in January, she said. For a full year, the county is estimated to receive $139,000 from the two percent le v y, For a full year, t Howell estimated to rece said. The from the two pe tax will be paid' by visi- tors to the county staying at local motels, hotels and recreational vehicle parks where lodgings are provided for six months or less. Park residents that reside in lodgings for more than six months are not subject to the tax. Restaurants are exempt from the tax. The goal is to enhance the local tourism industry and the overall economy of Sumter County through proj- ,ELEBREX, VIOXX, EXTRA | or HORMONE THERAPY if you or a loved one has taken CELEBREX, VIOXX tor BEXTRA and suffered death, a heart attack, a stroke, blood clots or other serious injuries or have taken Hormone Therapy drugs such as PREMPRO, bPREMARIN, or PREMPHASE or PROVERA and developed breast cancer, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the Law Offices of Nikki M. Kavouklis for a free consultation. S/kkl K AV 0 U K LI S S L.kkv Ot) i F. r .Nu.x M. K-\\ .) l I,, P.,\A. CALL NOW FOR A FREE CONSULTATION S1-(877)944-LAWS(5297) Serving: Tarpon Springs. New Port Riche, Spring Hill. Brooksville, and Tampa T ti l -I:- Fll' TA f,IP.i', rIti O : l :I'I, :, ,MI'.' fla T f [l = ELD' Ri .ICr r" t: .lUf .-1 jT L .1 ` ,. ill:" Ai6i.E e1 3d ects and programs that meet certain criteria. That includes attracting new visi- tors to Sumter County, increasing the frequency of v i s i t s, increasing the length of he county is stay of visi- wve $139,000 tors, increase local spend- rcent levy. ing by visi- tors and increasing the number of room nights used by visi- tors, according to the objec- tives of the Sumter County Tourist Development Council. Here are a few of the 13 projects proposed for funding from the tax: Fall Festival $5,000, Butterfly Festival $10,000,. Kids Day Dade Park $3,000, Dade Battle Memorial - $1,400, Local Artist Festival - $2,000 and County July 4 Celebration $3,000. While the county adminis- ters. the tourist tax, it will be collected by the state Department of Revenue, Howell said. Howell said she will be pre- senting a recommendation to the Tourism Development Council that the funds be administered by the Chamber of Commerce. Last year, in a 3-to-2 vote,, county commissioners agreed to let the voters decide if the tax should be implemented. The 11-member local Tourism Development Council approves projects funded by the tax. County Commissioner Joey Chandler is chairman of the group. The man behind Bushnell McDonald's AMANDA MIMS Staff Writer McDonald's franchise owner J.C. Prado says the secret to his success is family. 'A lot of peo- ple say don't go into business with your . family, but I've always thought the opposite," he said. In accord with that philosophy, Prado works closely with his brother-in-law, who is J.C. his director of opera- tions, his wife Jenifer, and other family members. Another of his brothers-in-law is Albert Leon, who manages the Bushnell McDonald's. A certified public account- ant by trade, Prado started buying businesses just a few years after graduating from the University of South Florida in 1980. He worked as an Sa accountant for several years and retains his license, but since the early 1990s, he's been in the restaurant busi- ^j ness full-time and now owns five McDonald's and has 300 employ- Prado ees working for him. Originally from Cuba, Prado moved to Tampa Please see PRADO, Page 12 1')u are cordIJ.yvi ted... Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-5th) invites you to attend a Seniors Forum to hear speakers from Consumer Credit Counseling Service, First Federal Saviigs Bank, and Fanni, Mac. Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 Time: 1:30 pm-3:30 pm Where: New Covenant United Methodist Church Fellowship Center 3470 Woodbridge Drive The Villages, FL 32162 Topics to be discussed include: Aging in Place Consumer Protection Reverse Mortgages There will also be door prize drawings, and refreshments will be served, Seating is limited. For more information or to RSVPl please contact Connie Christian at (352) 751-6253. I-.- SPORKV SEZ: APPROVE THIS MESSAGE I", Monday Friday g during our regular a hours of service, S8:30 am 3:00 pm, CALL 568-MOVE TO MAKE | RESERVATIONS OR ; FOR INFORMATION. HISTORY, HERITAGE, PATRIOTISM AND TRADITION ARE ALL A PART OF AMERICA. Start a new tradition today! Call the Sumter County Transit, your public transportation system. SUMTER COUNTY TRANSIT 56S-MOVE (6683) A SERVICE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ~WL - WALKING IS A COMPLETE EXERCISE CYCLE... involving nearly every muscle and bone in the body. S SLIM 8-15 SLIM 6-12 7-,R 5-7 Time Out Free Time NARROW 612 .I 6 for men for women 4-2 S6-15 True whole and half sizes. Some colors do not come in all widths. r---- -------- - - L -J -------- SLake Square Mall S II O 10401-136S.Hwy.441 p Leesburg, FL 34788 3Ne t to 6-Se.'.-' 352-326-2641 TOLL FREE 1-866-746-3240 You will receive award-winning service, and the freedom to go where you want to travel. //^^amen. I&OrJL^pz PAGE 12, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 PRADO continued from Page 11 with his family in 1963. His grandfather, an entre- preneur like many others in his family, was a rancher and ran a grocery store in Cuba. When they moved to Florida, his fami- ly wor-ked hard It took P to put him and years of his brother to be quo through college. a McD "My family was not wealthy by franchise any stretch of the imagination," Prado said. It took Prado two years of training to be qualified as a McDonald's franchise owner. He said that this venture, like any in business, was hardest at first because of the amount of debt incurred in the first couple of years. It was tough, he said, but he got through it "But it's still not a cakewalk," he said. Recently, Prado shelled out about $1.5 million for the current Bushnell restaurant, which he bought in 1996. It's one of only five in the state of DANCE continued from Page 5, apparel and the fact that the' chapters don't really have any formal rules. They assemble to go on outings, have meals, and just have a great time together. Both chapters lived up to their society's goal on Saturday The gentlemen attending the party escorted the Hatters into the party; some with their special lady on their arm, others escorted two ladies. its kind, with its arches going through the building on two sides. The "retro look," Prado explained, costs more to build but he felt that it was a necessary move to get it "back up to standards to compete in the market- place." He also wanted to make it a place with 1950s style that would rado two give customers a training nostalgic feeling. training "we hope that lifiedas the citizens of onald's Bushnell enjoy e owner. the restaurant," he said. "It's not an easy job, but it's a very fulfilling job," Prado said. He said many of his employees are working their first job, and describes the opportunity to expose young people for the first time to business "enlightening." Prado said he is sometimes approached by former employees who are now engi- neers and doctors and gets to see people who worked for him when they were teenagers as mature, suc- cessful adults. TREE continued from Page 5 18 percent loss in order to qualify. TAP for Pecan Tree Producers ' The 2005 Appropriations Act also authorized $8.5 mil- lion in TAP assistance for pro- ducers who suffered crop damage to pecan trees. The funds will reimburse produc- ers for pruning, rehabilitation and other related costs. Pecan producers must be located in a Presidentially-declared dis- Sutner CA FNDAR Thursday, Feb. 17 The next social meeting of The Villages Deutscher Club Inc. will be held at 6:30 p.m., at the Churchill Street Recreation Center at 2375 Churchill Downs. Doors will open at 6 p.m. For more information con- tact Ted Seybold at 352-259- 6073, or Martin Grum at 352- 259-9432. The Sumter County Brain Injury Support Group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at the LSCC/Sumter Campus in Sumterville. The speaker will be Bill Warden from Om Shen Tao in Mt Dora. His presenta- tion will include Tai Chi, a gentle form of physical activi- ty. Anyone is welcome and individuals who have had a brain injury are encouraged to attend this meeting. No dues, light refreshments. You may call Margie Sovercool for information at 352-793-7841. Round up for the Business After Hours Mixer, sponsored by Morley Law Office, PA. and LandAmerica, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 132 Bushnell Plaza, Bushnell. It's not too late, to RSVP Please call Kallyn at 352-568- aster county that suffered hurricane or tropical storm- related tree losses related to the 2004 hurricane season. If all eligible claims filed during the application period are greater than the available funds, benefits will be prorat- ed. Langford encourages inter- ested producers to visit or contact USDA Farm Service Agency office located at 411 N West Street, Bushnell, to sign- up for the TAP program. Please call the FSA office at 352-793-2651 for more infor- mation or visit the USDA's Web site at: www.usda.gov. Local young lady competes for Miss Teen title Samantha Stevenson; 18, of Center Hill, was recently selected to participate in Nationals' 2005 Miss Teen Tampa/St Petersburg pageant competition that will take place on Feb. 20, 2005. Samantha learned of her :acceptance into this year's competition as Nationals, Inc.' announced their selections on Monday. afternoon. Samantha submitted an appli- cation and took part in an interview session that was conducted by Patty Neidert, this year' s Tampa/St Petersburg Pageant Coordinator. She is a senior at South Sumter High School and enjoys soccer and artistic dance skating. If Samantha were to win the title of Miss Teen Tampa/St Petersburg, she would repre- sent Tampa/St. Petersburg and the surrounding; commu- nities at the Cities ofAnerica National Competition that will take place in Orlando. Over $60,000 in prizes and awards will be presented at the National Competition while each winner enjoys this expense paid trip of five nights and six days in Orlando. There is no cost to Samantha for participating in the pageant competition. Community. businesses, organizations, and private individuals will assist Samantha in participating in this year's competition 'by becoming an official sponsor to her. Any business, organization, or private individual that may be interested in becoming a sponsor to Samantha may contact her pageant coordina- tor, Patty Neidert, at 1-800-569-2487. 2100 no later than Monday, Feb. 14. Saturday, Feb. 19 The Lady Lake Democrats Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Julio Iglesias room at La Hacienda Center in The Villages. Coffee fellowship at 9:30 a.m.; program at 10 a.m. Questions? Contact Bill Calhoun, president, at 750- 6430. For more information on the Lake County Democratic Party, check www.lakedemoc- rats.com. Thursday, Feb. 24 A gospel sing has been scheduled to benefit Relay for Life. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Catfish Johnny's in Lake Panasoffkee. The event features Catfish Johnny, The Owens Family, Duane Caruthers, 4 His Glory. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at' Catfish Johnny's. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. The Interagency of Lake/Sumter County will be having their monthly meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Catfish Johnny's in Lake Panasoffkee. This month's speaker will be Berni Hebrock, Coordinator Cooperative Education, Lake I ............. ..... .. SATURDAY March 5, 2005 7 a.m. 9 a.m. $25 Entry Fee $ 12 for children 12 and under Fee includes t-shirt, continental breakfast, lunch at Ridge Manor Trail Head from 11-2, map, water, sports drink and food at SAG stops. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Walk-up registrations accepted, includes t-shirt if available. Event t-shirts guaranteed to riders registering by February 20, 2005. Register online at www.gulflung.org Proceeds benefit the American Lung Association of Florida-Gulf Coast For more information call (800) 771-5863 S :'"" -alag.aalagf.org Sumter Community College. Her topics of interest will be the Career Center and Women's Program. Everyone is welcome to attend. Friday, Feb. 25 Lake Panasoffee Elemen- tary School is holding its third annual Fish Fry Frndraiser "Fishing for Technology," at the school from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets must be pur- chased in advance. The cost is $5 and the meal includes fried fish, baked beans, coleslaw, roll and cake. Deliveries can be made to businesses. For more information or to pur- chase tickets, call the school at 793-1093. Saturday, Feb. 26 0 The Fifth Annual Black History Awareness Celebration is set for the Bushnell Community Center starting at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend and be a part of our Fifth Annual Black History Awareness Celebration, given by the Parsons Circle Womai's Auxiliary. Our youth will be hosting this special event. For more information please con- tact Mildred Milligan at 352- 568-0934 or 352-457-6991. The Villages Democrats of Sumter County will host ' Belgian Waffle Breakfast ,_ 9:30 a.m. at La Hacienda Center. Following the bre*- fast will be a presentation Oy Sumter County Commissiofit Jim Roberts. Tickets for breakfast are $5 each, or td for $8. Phone 352-750-4517 W 352-259-1426 for reservations. Thursday, March 3 The Sumter County D.E.C (Dsemocrat Executi:@ Committee) will meet at 68 p.m. in the conference roWt (enter through side door) : the Government Annex in tth old Wildwood Shopping 'Center on Highway 301 4i downtown Wildwoo* Refreshments will be served. If interested, please attend or call Gloria Lewis at 568-1660. Thursday, March 10 --, The monthly meeting of the Sumter County Democra Club will be held at 7 p.m. Sumterville at tw Lake/Sumter Communi College in the portable cla1 room. Refreshments will 1 served. If interested, plea attend or call .Charlotte Po0_ at 750-5640. a' Choose from 12, 20, 1 Free 48 or 100 drawing for Schwin mile routes! Mountain Bike!!! Ride begins at the Ridge Manor Trail Head of the Withlacoochee State Trail and winds through Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Counties. The Trail Head is one mile east of 1-75 at State Road 50 (exit 301) To register please mail to Clean Air Bike Ride, 110 Carillion Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716. :- you may fax your registration to (727) 345-0287. NAME- ADDRESS- Home Phone' Work Phone: Please circle one: MC VISA AMEX DISCOVER CHECK MONEY ORDER Cardholder Name' Credit Card # Exp. Date' T-Shirt Size (circle one): small medium large x-large Age (circle one): under 18 18-30 31-45 46-55 over 55 Male Span to ride (circle one): 12 20 48 92 miles Emergency contact: Name & Phone Number Female_ U0 I certify that my level of physical conditioning is appropriate to compete in the Clean Air Bike Ride and that there are no release and hold harmless all of the persons or entities involved who might otherwise be liable to me (or my heirs or, F assigns) for damages. It is further understood that this waiver, release and assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. io I / - / Date ' CHOIpMdE HERNANDO TODAY fig SUO COl SUBSCRIBEFOR VITER UNTY ONLY per year (reg $18.99 In Conlty Only) CALL TODAY AND SkVE! 352-793-2161 SUMTER COUNTY Already a subscriber? No problem! Add on to your current subscription. at THE LUCK O1 THETA SIRISH I COMES, TOP It M^ Look for the Valassis coupon book arriving in your newspaper this week. There's a $2,000 cash prize for the Beat The Winter Blues Sweepstakes, plus savings on many national brands, including: Purina bog Chow Revlon Rhodes Bread l/alassis. ? o 'I Signature /Parental Parent Signature or Minor 1 SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005, PAGE 13 ARTAWARDS Animal control conducts 'round-ups' Students from Cindy Spell's art class at South Sumter High School took part in the Federal Correction Complex Coleman Native American Art competition. They ranked as follows: Franuel Jaimes and Stacy Comstock tied for second place, Jessica Adams third place and Julie Harrison third place (shown back row, left to right); Natasha Townsend fifth place and Adam Wayte fourth place (kneeling, left to right). *(.0 Sarah Hatcher was named September Artist of the Month for Cindy Spell's art class at South Sumter High School. AMANDA MIMS Staff Writer Croom residents might have noticed a few less stray dogs running around their neighborhoods lately That's because Sumter County Animal Control has started conducting "round-ups" dur- ing which they patrol a par- ticular area and look for dogs running free and check for both county ID and rabies tags; "This is some- thing we've looked The fi at over the years," second said John Hezlep who took the posi- is $55 tion of animal con- $100 fo trol supervisor last offer September. He said that in past years, animal control has. gotten a "bad name" but he wants to change that "We're trying to turn the whole look around," he said. "We're starting with a new image." Hezlep said that his cur- rent staff is friendly and helpful, and folks seem to be receptive to them. By law, all dogs four months and older must be licensed with rabies shots and not allowed to run free. Last Thursday, animal con- trol officers gave 73 citations to owners whose animals had no rabies shots and 74 for not having county tags. Twelve dogs were impounded that afternoon. He said the reason for pick- ing up the animals is for safe- ty. Stray animals can be dan- gerous to children getting on and off school buses, joggers, and can cause traffic acci- dents. Rabies tags protect the animals as well as people, he said. The two main benefits to having county tags, Hezlep said, .are that it brings in rev- te for a enue for the county offense and that it helps to enforce the rabies and vaccine require- r third ment. An owner uses. has to provide proof of the ani- mal's rabies vacci- nation before a license can be pur- chased. First offenses cost owners $20 each per animal. If an animal is running loose, not vaccinated for rabies and has no county tag, the owner would have to pay $60 in fines. The fine for a second offense is $55 and $100 for third offenses. In order for an owner to pick up an impounded dog, they must first pay the fines, have a vet- erinarian come to animal control and vaccinate the pet, and purchase a county tag. Josh Wilson, Becky Akins, John Hezlep and Carol Treftz (shown standing, left to right) and Frank Taberner and Eva Coffell (shown seated, left to right) make up the staff at Sumter County Animal Control. Hezlep said that all veteri- narians in Sumter sell county tags, and they cost $10 for dogs that aren't spayed or neutered and $5 for those that are. The kennel there is full "up to capacity almost daily," he said. Hezlep is looking ahead and it's his hope that more money will be allotted to his department in the county's budget next year so they can get an addition to the kennel and add to the staff. He said there's a cat problem in the county, but he doesn't have the manpower at this time to remedy it Besides Hezlep, there are currently two road officers, two kennel workers, and a receptionist in the depart- ment. At least one more road offi- cer with a truck and protec- tive equipment will be need- ed, he said. Csddcolortothegaden Cam ellias add color to the garden Camellias make a wonder- ful small tree that blooms from December through. March. Well 6ver 2,000 vari- eties and cultivars are regis- tered. The climatic condition of north and central Florida are well suited for many vari- eties of the winter flowering plant known as Camellia.- ,Meeting the basic cultural requirements of the plant will help it to withstand adverse Conditionss. . I They do best in partial' [shade with good water drainage. Soils high in organ- ic matter are preferred and a slightly acid soil is well received. Dense shade may result in sparse foliage and poor flow- ering, while too much sun may cause bleached looking leaves, but may yield more flowers than plants located in the shade. December through March is best for transplanting. Plants are flowering at this time, so shopping for a new color is made easier. Frequent inspection of the plants will help control pests. Check the underside of the leaves for scale and spider mites. Scale appears as brown, gray or white spots you can wash off with a garden hose or scrape off with your fingers. Spider mites will have the top of the leaves display- ing a rusty or reddish speck- ling of the green surface. Aphids injure Camellias by sucking juices from young leaves. The leaves will curl and be distorted. Distorted flowers are most likely caused by thrips that feed on the flow- ers. Washing with insecticidal soap would be best for the environment (Apply in the evening and wash off any soap residue before sunup). If that does not work, Malathian with Volk Oil can be used. As with all chemicals, be sure to fol- low label directions. More is not better, it could kill. Leaf spots are common and, they'do very little -damage. If leave spot does become a; problem, then use Daconil or Natural Cooper for control. Again follow label direction. Camellias are native to the Orient They have been a part of southern landscapes for over 200 years since their introduction into the U.S. near Charleston, SC in 1786. Plant clinics are held at the extension office in Sumter County 793-2728 on Thursday, Marion County 620-34440, and Lake County 343-4110; as well as 1 to 4pm on the first Monday of every month at the Sumter County Annex on County Road 466; and a Florida Friendly Landscape Series is held from 330-5pm on second Wednesday.of every month at, the Lake Panasoffkee, Recreation Center, located at 1852 County Road 457. 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. I u Yu Ad taeid* "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 At South Sumter Middle School Editor's Note: The following news release was submitted by South Sumter Middle School. Nestled among the peaceful lanes of Webster and the rolling, oak strewn pastures of Sumter County is an oasis of family oriented education. Welcome to the halls of South Sumter Middle School (aka' Raider Country!) We've got a motto here that reaches far deeper than the simplicity of its words: "We're all in this together!" It's a phrase that conveys a familiarity among the teach- ers, students, parents, admin- istrators, and support staff who contribute to preparing the next generation. When lawmakers decided to make "No. Child Left Behiid' a standard of educational phi- losophy for a new millenni- um, South Sumter Middle School was already well acquainted with the spirit of the legislation. Our curriculum is rooted in solid academic principles and includes numerous extra-cur- ricular activities such as com- petitive team sports, student council, social and civic clubs, Future Farmers of America, theater, survival camp, music, art, holiday dances, and after- school tutoring. The Parent- Teacher Organization (PTO) meetings are grand, and usu- ally result in standing-room- only events. SSMS is a hub of goals and a celebration of achievement A student's successes, joys, and even burdens are shared in this family.: They are praised for their achievements in all aspects of their academic careers. sa. ,aA l s 04 l 0t a& go ** ** i *** O* ** ** O*** ,** _ Dr. A. Leigh McBride, DVM . 7 LASER SURGERY BOARDING * S* HEALTH CARE PET SUPPLIES+ 4 S. . 04040 3524048-45404 4 4 4 Create your magical combination of Sprint services - And get Sprint high-speed Internet for $29.99 a month! It's no illusion that the more Sprint services you combine, the more you'll save. Now when you sign up for the Sprint Solutionsm Standard plan, you can get Sprint high-speed Internet for $29.99 a month for a year. And you can have all your Sprint services, including Sprint PCS Wireless and new DISH Network'5 Satellite TV, all on one convenient bill. With innovative solutions at great savings, Sprint has the magic number for all your communications needs. Call 1-877-SPRINT 2 Visit sprint.com for details F' :1. .~ -Sprint Some services not available In all areas. Restrictions apply. Contact Sprint for details. 2004 Sprint. All rights reserved. Sprint, the diamond logo design and Sprint Solutions are trademarks of Sprint Communications LP. All service marks and trademarks belong to their respective owners. 2004 EchoStar Satellite L.L.C. All rights reserved. SPR-336103 Reach over 4 Million Rcadcrs by calling Florida Press Service (866)742-1373 ........ ) PAGE 14, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 SwnmerSCnoo . -,r-. - Wildwood High School - names honor students Students at South Sumter High can now buy cappuccino and coffee in the media center, which has been redecorated this year with caf6 tables, black leather furniture, and glass tables with glass chess games. They can also surf the web and play games online before school starts in the morning. WEBSTER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Webster Elementary School students of the month are: PreK Brianna Madrigal, Garrett Trotman, Elizabeth Contretas; Kindergarten Levi Stephens, Cabe Langford, Amanda Cook, Vanissa Smith, Robert Apariclo; 1st grade Marlbel Espinosa, Tyler Haygood, Kennon Morgan, Danielle Bryant, Eric Sapp, Trevor Ruiz; 2nd grade Emmanuel Andrade, Kicardo Espinosa, Kyle McCall; 3rd grade Loriza Coronado, Kalra Goddin, Stephen Todd, Dravel Cooper, Samuel Smith; 4th grade Carla Martinez, Robert Fritgerald, Kylee Story, Samantha Hyatt, Efrain Andrade; 5th grade Christina Gonzales, Michael Mowrer and Brianna Peterson. South Sumter Middle School is proud to announce our Big Springs Regional Science Fair team did very well at District in Ocala. One of our seventh grade students, Hannah Perkins won several awards, at the competition. She won an opportunity award, and first place In the medicine and health category. She has been chosen to attend the State Science Fair In Orlando April 6th 8th. 9th Grade "A" Honor Roll Destiny Lyals, Candace Munz, Amanda Nelson, Kylie Ondriezek, Jenna Perinington, Jessica Rodriguez, Shyra Sesler , Lindsey Tillman, Kimberrly Young. "A/B" Honor Roll -Stephanie Andrews, -, Bradley B e a s l e y, - Shaunta - B e n t o n , Kaitly n Boram, Brittany Bridges, Michael Collins, Tornika Corbin, Stephanie. Corley, Rahaud Crosby, Joshua Doss, Randy Foucha, Leonides Gonzaliz, Pamela Guiles, Patricia Jackson, Alyson Jones, Jennifer Locke, Kayla McKenney, Krystin Najdul, Amanda Nelson, Brandi Oakley, Danielle Oliver, Steven Rogers, Thomas Sit, Tiffany Sloan, Samuel Solomon, Andrea Watkins, Teri Watson, Stacina Weaver, Amanda Williams. 10th Grade "A" Honor Roll Marion Allen, Joshua Brewster, Tamara Howard, Sharon Lipps, Jacob McDonald, Jenny Sit, Galen Wade, Angelina Wofford. 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'5,' -'I "a' ~4I :4 -.5', ~~1 a,~1 **41 ~~9I .4 I. SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005, PAGE 15 Books at the Sumter County Campus Library Charlotte Poss, president of the Sumter County Democrat Club; presents Jim Collier with the Member of the Quarter Certificate for his outstanding achievements within the organi- zation. The Sumter Campus Library is located just east of the Langley Medical Center in Sumterville. The library is open to the public and you may apply for a borrower's card at any of the county libraries. The county library system's borrower's card is valid at Sumter Campus. Below are some of our new titles to be enjoyed. The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales by Bruno Bettelheim Genes, Peoples, and Languages by Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza Vanity Rules: A History of American Fashion and Beauty by Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before by Tony Horwitz Hope's Edge: The Next Diet for a Small Planet by Frances Moore Lappe and Anna Lappe. Upheaval from the Abyss: Ocean Floor Mapping and the Earth Science Revolution by David M. Lawrence El Nino: Unlocking the Secrets of the Master Weather- Maker by J. Madeleine Nash The Monkey in the Mirror: Essays on the Science of What Makes Us Human by Ian Tattersall African Exodus: The Origins of Modern Humanity by Christopher Stringer and Robin McKie The Seven Daughters of Eve: The Science that Reveals our Genetic Ancestry by Bryan Sykes. Suwner flBTfS Black Awareness celebration Parsons Circle Women's Auxiliary Fifth Annual Black Awareness Celebration will be hosting a poem and essay contest The essay or poem will have to be written on black history. For this event the age groups that are eligible will be ages 6 to 10, 11 to 15 and 16 to 18. There will be three win- ners in each age category, and a first, second and third prize for each winner in each group. Please send your entry forms to PO. Box 311, Bushnell, FL 33513 no later than Feb. 19. Please contact Mildred Milligan at 352-568-0934 or you can leave a message at 352-457-6991 for more infor- mation. Sumter County baby pageant Applications for Baby Pageant (due Feb. 21) are available. You can get one at the fairground office. For more information, call Cindy White at 748-1687 or the fairground office at 793- 2750. History of Linden books for sale The Linden Cemetery Association reminds every- one of our most recent books, Ties That Bind II, More About the Linden Cemetery and the Linden .Cemetery Picnic. This is a companion to our first book, Ties That Bind. a History- of Linden and the Linden Cemetery Picnic. Ties That Bind II is a: 232- page. indexed, hardbound edition that features approxi- mately 500- obituaries of those buried at Linden with more than 500 total photo- graphs. Ties That Bind II sells for a donation of $25 and may be, purchased at: the following locations Sumter County Times Office, 'Bushnell; Sumter County Farm Bureau, Insurance Office, Beville's Corner;. Warneta's Beauty Shop, Terrytowin; E.C. Rowell Public Library, .Hayseed Cafd, Speckled Butterbean Restaurant and Webster Beauty Salon, all of Webster. Domestic violence Pilot Club 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 fairgrounds 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 train- ing. There are also opportuni- ties for volunteers as client coordinators and support personnel. 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, con- tact Terry Allison at 352-746- 9985, or email: tallisol@tampabay.rr.com. 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 seniors, sing and hear a devo- tion. Everyone is encouraged to attend, bring a friend, and enjoy lunch. K of 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. from Spirit Truck Sessions will be 6 to meets and second, fourth a The Pilot Club of Sumter Friday evenings. County meets the first For more informant Thursday of the month at the Jim at 352-793-8353. American Legion Hall on Pilot Club meet Hwy. 44, Wildwood. Contact Maxine Cox at 748- 2nd Tuesdays 0111 or Gwen Smith at 748- The Blue Heron Pi 0074. of Sumter County AmSouth Bank every second Tuesda month at Chuck' collection site Couples Restaurant AmSouth Bank, 802 N. Main Bushnell. Street in Bushnell, is a proud The Pilot Club is a collection site for school sup- club supporting bra plies for Sumter County kids. ed disorders and w, Please do not delay; drop off anyone interested in school supplies today. ing a member. Florida Friendly For more informati tact President Landscaping Series Batchelder at 568-841 Wendel Martinkovic, North Lake Sumter County extension Nort Lake agent for residential horti- Detachment 669 culture, with selected guest The North speakers, is presenting a Detachment 662 monthly landscaping series Corps League meets that will encompass every- ond Thursday of eac] thing you need to know, to at 7 p.m. at C. have the ideal Florida yard. (Redroad), Leesburg. The meetings are the sec- For more informant ond Wednesday of each 326-2158. month at 3:30 p.m. at the Kiwanis of Wild Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Center, West meets weekly, Wing meeting room. The Kiwanis of W Topics to be covered, but meets weekly at t not limited to: right plant, Coffee House in Wild right place; watering effi- 7 a.m. on Tuesday mo ciently; mulching; compost- They invite any ing; fertilizing appropriately; attend and are lool managing yard pests; rain new members. barrels, storm water runoff; Call 748-5228 fo: wildlife, hummingbirds and information. butterflies; protecting the. Mixer Dance at waterfront All materials and light Lake PanasOffk refreshments included. Free Mixer dance every to the public, third Friday night fro: Phone the Sumter County to 11 p.m. at thi Extension Office to register Panasoffkee Con at 352-i793-2728. Building, located on ( S ra one block east of 1-75, Bluegrassnorth of the blink Gospel Music across from the truck Beginning Aug. 13, there The dance is open will be Bluegrass and ples and singles. Fing Bluegrass Gospel music at appreciated. Sponsc Lake Panasoffkee Sumter Singles. Liv Community Building, across by George Britt. k Stop. 10 p.m. and fifth ion, call s lot Club. meets ay of the s Odd on 48 in service in-relat- elcomes becom- on, con- Anne '1. 2 Lake Marine the sec- h month R. 468 ion, call wood ildwood he Old wood at mornings. 'one to dking for r more ee first and m 8 p.m. e Lake nmunity C.R. 470, 1/2 block er light stop. a to cou- ger foods ored by e music For more information, call 352-583-3740. Support Group A support group for wid- ows, 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 singles and couples are still welcome. 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. 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, 7934911. 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, respec- tively 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.c om. 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. Call Today For Low Fixed Rates 1*800*713*7550 Duane A. Mathis S 31 T800713"7550 Mortgage Loan "'s" 2301 Thonotosassa Rd. 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I PAGE 16, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 ___ ~ ILA, Ooos wuADAMbS Working a bow shoot with the PSE truck A few days ago I had the pleasure of going to Gainesville and taking part in the annual ASA archery shoot This is a huge event and the best bow shoot- ers from all the country show up .. for the tourna- ment Nope folks, S you can bet I did not do any fancy - bow shooting W while I was there - but I sure saw a bunch of top- notch men, women and kids, who were experts, do some fine JAMIE A shooting. Outdoor Actually, I was at the shoot to help the folks from PSE (Precision Shooting Equipment, Inc) Archery Company promote their line of fine archery products. The PSE archery company is locat- ed in Tucson and is the biggest manufacture of bows in the country. For some years now, I have been affiliated with PSE as an active member of their pro staff. I don't really know all that much about the high tech- nology that is constantly changing almost daily with bows and other archery equipment but ever since I was a small boy I have always had a bow of some kind or another and to this very day and I still love to shoot and hunt with a bow and as a rule I try to shoot a few arrows every day. Mainly what I do as. a PSE pro staff member is help out U At r" by promoting PSE bows and equipment while attending hunting shows and conducting seminars on deer, elk and turkey hunting around the state as well as writing about PSE bows from time -- to time about how they perform. Anyway the PSE company and home office is located in Tucson where they have two great big semi-trucks all paint- ed up with their logos and these two trucks are all over the country year DAMS round promoting Writer PSE bows and other ,, archery equipment carried in the PSE line. One of the PSE trucks is painted bright red with the PSE logos emblazoned on it and the other truck is white and also has the PSE logos. As a rule the red PSE truck takes care of the archery shows and dealers on the western side of the country and the white truck takes care of the eastern part of the nation. I have never had the pleas- ure to help out with the red truck but I am here to tell you folks that the white PSE truck is operated by two of the friendliest folks you could ever want to meet and be around. Gary and Naomi Smith who both work for PSE are from Blanchard, Oklahoma and the White PSE Truck is their home away from home. Gary and Naomi are truly ambassadors for not only PSE archery but for the whole archery industry as they travel around the country spreading good will and pro- moting archery. Gary drives the truck and he and Naomi have spacious liv- ing quarters in the rear por- tion of the big Kenworth trac- tor that pulls the huge semi trailer which is loaded with a complete display of PSE bows and accessories. When the truck is parked at an archery show or bow shop it quickly becomes a Mecca for folks who are into archery regardless of what kind of bow they might shoot. Every archer or bow hunter who has been into shooting a bow for any time at all has heard of the two big PSE trucks and most will stop by and visit with Gary and Naomi and check the new bows and other archery equipment on display when the truck come to town nearby. The trailer is well equipped with a complete archery shop and Gary can pretty much make any repairs or fine tune a PSE bow that a customer is shooting or set up a new bow bought while visiting the truck I had just got a new PSE Primos STL bow with duel NRG Hybrid cams the day before the shoot in Gainesville was to take place so while I was helping out at the shoot I got Gary to tune my new bow and completely rig it out with sights, arrow rest and quiver and get it ready to shoot. The truck has a full line of PSE bows and all the neces- sary equipment needed to out- fit a new bow and time per- Gary and Naomi operators of the PSE truck visiting with a potential customer. emitting Gary will get a new PSE bow all set up for a cus- tomer who purchases a bow. Actually the trailer is an engineering marvel and I was surprised at the all the room in the trailer and how much equipment was displayed and stored in it.. Rick Stinson a long time friend of mine from Jacksonville is the Regional Sales Manager for the PSE and always shows up when the truck rolls into to town. As a rule Rick has a bunch of pro staffers from Florida on hand to help out and answer ques- tion for potential bow buyers as well as help sell a few bows to boot. Several of the pro staff members are very good at shooting a bow and competed in the tournament. One of the PSE pro staffers who took part in the bow shooting was Diane Watson who by the way is one of the top women archers in the country. Diane shot in the women's division and while I don't know what Diane's final score was you can bet it at or near the top. Folks I have seen Diane shoot numerous times and this lady can shoot a bow. Anyway I had a great time at the Gainesville annual ASA tournament and a lot of fun hanging out with Gary, Naomi and Rick and the other PSE pro staffers not to mention all the fine folks who I met at the shoot some of them new and many others old friends I have known for years. It was a fine weekend and for once in sev- eral years while the shoot was going on the weather turned out to be good. Girl Scout cookies available l Rabies program enters third year Il Sumter County will again be hand-placement, and at bait participating in the 2005 Oral stations (where there is a high It's the 30th anniversary of the Samoa have you gotten yours yet? , Girl Scout cookie booths will begin Friday, Feb. 25, at shopping centers, grocery stores and other locations throughout the seven-county Heart of Florida Council. ,Weekend boot hs will run until March 20. Local Girl Scouts also are delivering cookies to customers who placed advance orders in January, Each box of cookies sells for $3. Proceeds are used to sup- port individual troop activi- ties, programs, trips, training and support for adult volun- teers, the camping and eques- trian programs at. Camp Wildwood, and financial assis- tance for needy girls. Like other parts of the Girl Scout program, the cookie sale is a skill-building pro- gram. 'Girls learn real-life les- sons in money management, decision-making and goal set- ting as they accept responsi- bility for taking orders, han- dling money, tallying sales and distributing orders. Locally, Girl Scouts Heart of Florida Council reaches * nearly 9,000 girls each year in Citrus, Marion, Sumter, Lake, Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties. Nationally, more than 3.7 million girls and adults are members of Girl Scouts of the USA, which has served more than 50 million girls since its inception in 1912. Rabies Vaccine Program. The baiting will begin Feb. 23 and will last for 14 to 21 days, depending on weather condi- tions. The bait distribution will help to establish a 150-mile long and 40-mile wide barrier across the state, roughly along the 1-4 corridor. The baits will be distributed by fixed wing aircraft, ground density of raccoons). Ground hand-placement will be done by staff of the Sumter County Health Department and Sumter County Public Works (Animal Control. and Mosquito Control) the week of Feb. 23. For more information, call the Sumter County Health Department at 352-793-7133. PRESIDENTS DAY SALE I Your business running shorthanded? Call' WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA, the area's largest permanent placement agency. We'll help you locate, interview and keep employees through continued training and development. Last year, we helped area companies locate over 43,000 job seekers, all at no cost. Call 800.757.4598 or visit WorkforceCentralForida.com today to find out how we can lend your business a hand. WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA WCF A n equal opportunIty iroluomms. 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'fthe City of Webster agreed to /a number of tasks that include having the major field ready by March, pay for all the .clay to be used on the fields, purchase new bases as need- ed, get SECO/and or Progress Energy to evaluate the light- ing and replace any bulbs if necessary. Webster has also applied for some grants that could benefit the ball fields and will be applying for a grant that could help build a soccer field in the near future. County Parks and Recreation Manager Lita Hart said, "We are glad to work with the cities, and will continue to work with them as needed." There had been hopes of some renovations of the major field but after getting an esti- mate of approximately $18,000 for moving the lights, the city opted to put the field back to the original layout. County employees put in an estimated 65 hours so far in getting the fields ready for baseball/softball season. The park has been mowed, the T-ball field is completed and last Saturday workers began laying sod for the ball fields. City of Webster and county managers are still working on addressing future issues as to who would be responsible for further upkeep of the park and how it will be maintained during the off season. I , County employees put In an estimated 65 hours so far getting the fields at Sam Harris Memorial Park In Webster ready for base- ball/softball season. FROM THE HALL OF FAME Dixie Youth season begins March 12 ROBIN EDDINS Times Correspondent Board member Tim Knight announced last Saturday that the new Dixie Youth Baseball season opening day will be March 12 with pictures begin- ning at 8:30 a.m. with special festivities planned for noon. Knight thanks the com- bined efforts of Mary Croft, Dennis Johnson, Lita Hart, Jim Sparks, Randy Mask and Lamar Parker to insure that the ball fields were made ready for the impending base- ball season. "The public support has been tremendous. Local busi- nesses have been phenome- nal." Added Knight. "I would Eighty-six-year-old baseball hall of famer Monte Irvin visits ACS alternative School in Bushnell last Thursday, part of the school's effort to teach black history. He spoke to the students there and autographed photos afterward. 'Baseball honoree visits local school AMANDA MIMS Staff Writer As part of Black History Month, baseball hall-of-fame member Monte Irvin came to speak to students on Thursday at Sumter County ACS, an alternative school for students with behavioral problems. They've been spending the month of February learning ,about American figures in black history, writing essays, and doing projects. They cele- brated the dafywith "a taste of soul," in which staff and facul- ty bring homemade old-fash- ioPned food to the students. Irvin came and had lunch with them before he spoke. Now two weeks shy of his 86th birthday, Irvin played baseball in both the Negro leagues and major leagues with the likes of Willie Mays, Joe DiMaggio, Satchel Paige, and Hank Aaron. He entertained the students with anecdotes from his past and added a few words of advice in his talk as well. Perhaps what drew the most laughter was Irvin's story about when he played baseball with Fidel Castro. When he was playing in Cuba he met young Castro, who wanted to be a pitcher, but Irvin described him as "not that good." "If we would have known Fidel Castro wanted to be a dictator, we'd have made an umpire out of him," he said. They asked him to tell about what it was like playing in the Negro leagues and what he liked about his life in base- ball. I "Ifyou're a good player, you can play in any league or any era," he said. "To understand the future, you have to know what happened in the past." "obu have to keep going and make it better for those who come after us," he said. "That's what makes our coun- try great." Some were also curious about Irvin's other athletic accomplishments. He said he held the state high school record in New Jersey for throwing the javelin for about 35 years and that in his teens he could run the 100-meter dash in 10 seconds." "Now it takes me 10 seconds to think about it," he said laughing. in a more serious tone he said, "You're blessed for being young, and for your ability to correct mistakes." After talking to the students, Irvin stayed and signed auto- graphs for them. They formed long lines in front of him, smiling and obvi- ously impressed. "I like to meet young people and moti- vate them," he said. SCARC prepares for Feb. 26 benefit golf tournament also like to thank the parents who have signed up their chil- dren for this year's season and their show of support for the teams." To date, Sumter Dixie Youth Baseball has 13 spon- sors: Sumter County Farmer's Market, El Curiosities, Knight's Nursery, J'ackie's Market, SECO, Merry Go Round, In Memory of Sam Harris, Tip Top Cabinets, Community National Bank, Edward Jones Investments, Graham Brothers Construction, Analog and Digital Systems, Hang It Wright Dry Wall. Practices will begin shortly and the players will be hear- ing from their coaches about tlhe schedules. - LSCC Athletics Department to host Leadership Program Since becoming the University of Florida's head baseball coach in 2001, Pat McMahon has not only reached a personal milestone of 450 Division I wins, but has also led the Gators into five consecutive NCAA regional competitions. The fact that he fashioned his squad by empha- sizing the traits of hard work, loyalty, enthusiasm, academic dedication and commitment to excellence makes him the per- fect guest speaker for Lake- Sumter Community College's Sports, Leadership Program on February 28. Held in the Leesburg Campus' Magnolia Room, the buffet lunch pro- gram will start at noon. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon should conclude by 1 p. m. 'A featured speaker at the National Baseball Coaches Association Convention, Coach McMahon serves on several NCAA committees and is a great inspirational and motivational speaker," says LSCC Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach Mike Matulia. "It will be worth your time to hear his message and support our athletic program." Sponsored by LSCC's athlet- ic department, the LSCC Foundation and the Lake County Gator Club, the pro- Pat McMahon gram is open to the public, with proceeds benefiting the LSCC Athletic Scholarship FRnd. Tickets are $20 per per- son. If you would like to be an Individual Sponsor for the program, your $150 contribu- tion entitles you to a table for eight, perfect for a sports team or company. Corporate Sponsorships are also avail- able for $300 and reserves you a table for eight, plus recogni- tion in the program. Make your reservations by calling 352- 323-3645. To date, $2,150 in sponsor- ships has been received for the 2005 SCARC. Inc. Duffer's Delight. Donations of $100 or more qualify a business or individual to become a tour- nament sponsor: The spon- sor's name will be placed at the tee on the day of the tour- nlament. Donations of any amount will help reach the $10.000 go4. SCARC, Inc. is a private, fntn-profit, charitable corpo- r4spn and donations are inrme tax deductible. All t hbunds remain in the coun- tyN benefit the SCARC, Inc. e tournament is sched- ule for Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1thShady Brook Golf Club on ,hway 301 north of Bushnell. Golf entry fees are $45 per person and includes cart, greens fee, prizes and catered luncheon. The tournament is a team scramble with an 8:30AMI shotgun start. There will be a longest drive and closest to the pin contest for men and women. For 31 years SCARC, Inc. has been providing services in Sumter County to people with developmental disabili- ties. Currently 44 people attend the year around training pro- gram that teaches work ski lls, independent living skills, and basic academics to adults who are developmen- tally disabled. The goal is to help each, person function as independ- ently as possible whether that means bathing properly or functioning on a competi- tive job. The emphasis is on the individual and helping that individual reach his/her maximum potential. In July 2000, SCARC, Inc. opened its first group home. It was built by donations of the people of Sumter County and provides a home for four people; three are non-ambu- latory and need total care. In June 2002, SCARC. Inc. opened a second home to serve four people who have both a developmental dis- ability and a mental illness. Participation as either a sponsor, golfer or both will help SCARC, Inc. maintain services to the 44 people with developmental disabilities who participate in the train- ing program daily, to the 8 people who live in SCARC, Inc.'s group homes and to the 10 people in the Supported Independent Living Program. For more information about the tournament, regis- tration or sponsor forms, call SCARC, Inc. at 352/793-5156. Photos from the 2004 tour- nament and information about services provided by SCARC, Inc. are available at the website at: www.sumtercounty.com/scar c. Sumter Dixie Youth We are in need of a few more kids (girls especially), 9 to 18 years old, who want to have a great time playing baseball or fast-pitch softball, learning new skills and mak- ing new friends. Call Gary Starling at 793- 1106 or Joe Capporelli at 568- 0406. Season starts soon! The Wild Stallions We are looking for players 18 years and older to build a new semi-pro football team here in Sumter County. We are looking for serious and dedi- cated players who are willing to make The Wild Stallions their team from the beginning to the end. The first round of tryouts will take place on Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Bushnell Sports Complex off S.R. 48. between Wal-Mart and the CVS Pharmacy/Drug Store. We are looking forward to seeing "'YOU" there. The tryout fee is $25.00. At this time all positions are open. Please contact Coach Sapp at 352457-6859 or Coach Bailey at 407-359-4031 C.'a'a~~r~, ~'a&C.~ ~ -- C. ~- AM- sp spolm I -. 11 .. PAGE 20, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 RACING AT THE PINEWOOD DERBY Cub Scout Winners Tyler Cassidy 1st, Reeve Wilber 2nd and Daniel Schreiner 3rd. Design Winners Brandon Young, Chester Colber, Christian Gonzales and Christian Wheelus and Daniel Schreiner in the front. Cub Scout Pack 306 races in Wildwood Cub Scout Pack 306 of Wildwood, held their annual Pinewood Derby Race on Saturday, Feb 5. The race was held at / the Wildwood United Methodist Church on Mason Street. Pinewood Derby Cars are made from a plain block of wood, which was presented to the boys in December. Over the last t\o months, these boys and their parents, designed, cut, sanded and painted their very own racecar. On race day, the cars are weighed in prior to the big event. Cars must not weigh more than 5 ounces in order to qualify. This year's event had 20 cars.. The boys coin peted four at a time on a four-lane track The race is determined by a points system. Cars that place in #1 receive four points. #2 receives three points, #3 receives two points, and #4 cars receives a point This year's race was fun and exciting for the boys. There are three different age categories. The Tigers are 1st graders. The Top three in that group were 1st Robert Daves, 2nd Chris Malone, and 3rd went to Michael Adams. The Bear and Wolf scouts are 2nd and 3rd graders. Their rank- ings were 1st - Tyler Cassidy, 2nd - Reave Wilber, and 3rd place was a runoff. Daniel Schreiner was able to beat Chase Davis for 3rd Place. The Webelos are the 4th- and 5th- graders. . Their rankings were 1st Brandon bYoung. 2nd Kevin Jenkins and 3rd went to Christian Gonzales. The cars were also judged on their designs and paint jobs. "Best Design" went to Christian Gonzales. "Best Paint" went to Brandon Young. "'Best Nascar" went to Chester Colbert, and "Best of Show" went to Daniel Schreiner The Top three in each group plus the design cars will participate in the Withlacoochee District Pinewood Derby race to be held in Lake PanasofTkee. The general public is invited to attend. This year, the individual dens entered into a Poster design Contest. - The winner of that was the Wolf Den. This .group is led by Robin and Mike Cassidy. The group thanks special judges: Freddie Leigh, Louise Smith and Alex Hitchcock. These ladies are members of the Wildwood United Methodist Church. Also thanked are race judges: Mike Cassidy, Eric Knudsen, Mike Maitland, Deborah Daves and Albert Timmons, along with event chair Gina Moore and co-chair Deborah Daves. Brandon Young, TOP SPEED, of Pack 306 Pinewood Derby 2005. : ~~ :'! .. The Wolf Den, Tyler Cassidy, Reeve Wilber, Chester Colber, Mike Maitland, Radereon Blackwell and Robin Cassidy Den Leader. Winners of the Poster contest! The weigh-in Christian Wheelus and Mom Carla Shells consult with weigh-in Judge Eric Knudsen. The Tigers- Robert Daves, Chris Malone and Michael Adams. Need a GED? Concerned about childcare? !% Call for Information aDout Even atnrl, B family illteracy program 795-7887 604-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE BID NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that the County Commissioners of Sumter Cointy, Florida, will be receiving bids for the following: JANITORIAL SERVICES SUMTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING 1601 West Gulf Atlantic Blvd. Wlldwood, Florida 34785 Bid specifications are available upon request by calling (352) 793-0200 or by coming to the County Commis- sioners Office, Room 206, Second Floor, Courthouse, Bushnell, Florida, A mandatory pre-bid meeting wlll be held at 10:00 am on March 4 2005, at the building lo- cation, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005, PAGE 21 All bids must be received by the County Administrator's Office, 209 North Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida 33513, not later than 9:30 AM on March 11, 2005, at which time they will be opened. Bids must be delivered In a sealed envelope marked "BIDS FOR JANITORIAL SER- VICES/GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING" and must be clocked in prior to the above stated time. Bids will be presented to the Board of Sumter County Commission- ers at their meeting March 15.2005. for award. The-Board reserves the right to accept any bid presen- ted which it deems to be the most reasonable and best bid, whether It is the lowest bid or not, or to reject all bids and call for new bids or award the contract to the existing contractor, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, Feb- ruary 17, 2005. 601-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE BID NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that the Board of Sumter Coun- ty Commissioners will be receiving bids for the follow- ing: VENDING MACHINE SERVICES WILDWOOD AND VILLAGES ANNEX BUILDINGS Bid specifications are available upon request by calling (352) 793-0200 or by coming to the Board of County Commissioners Office, 209 North Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida 33513, or by calling, All bids must be received no later than 9:30 AM. on March 11. 2005. in the County Commissioners Office at the above address, at which time they will be opened. Bids must be delivered in a sealed envelope marked "BID FOR VENDING MACHINE SERVICE ANNEX BUILD- INGS" and must be clocked in prior to the above stat- ed time, Bids will be presented to the Board of Sumter County Commissioners at their meeting March 15, 200M, for award. The Board reserves the right to select the best bid pres- ented which It deems to be the most reasonable and best bid, whether It Is the lowest bid or not, or to reject all bids and call for new bids or award the contract to the existing contractor. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, Feb- ruary 17, 2005. 605-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE BID NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that the Board of Sumter Coun- ty Commissioners will be receiving bids for the follow- Ing: VENDING MACHINE SERVICES SUMTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING 1601 West Gulf Atlantic Blvd. Wlldwood, Florida 34785 Bid specifications are available upon request by calling (352) 793-0200 or by coming to the Board of County Commissioners Office, 209 North Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida, All bids must be received no later than 9:30 A.M. on March 11. 2005. In the County Commissioners Office at the above address, which time they will be opened. Bids must be delivered In a sealed envelope marked "BID FOR VENDING MACHINE SERVICE GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING" and must be clocked in prior to the above stated time. Bids will be presented to the Board of Sumter County Commissioners at their meeting Mor- o.15.2005, for award. The Board reserves the right to accept any bid presen- ted which It deems to be the most reasonable and best bid, whether it Is the lowest bid or not, or to reject all bids and call for new bids or award the contract to the existing contractor. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, Feb- ruary 17, 2005. Sumter County's Guide to... U BoJack's Potato Shack Under New Ownership .- Daily Homemade Specials b i Ninhts Sun. Thur. 7AM 8PM Fri. & Sat. 7AM 9PM I Il 1-4 I11 1 IlO Friday & Saturday (352)793-1002 616 W Kings Hwy CenterHill, FL 33514 Family Restaurant S Mon.- Thurs. & Sat 7am to 8pm ^^^ 3 Fri. 7am to 9pm Sun. 8am to 3pm S_ "Best Burgers in Central Florida & Much More" BREAKFAST DAILY LuNCH & DINNER Buhnl SPECIAL SPECIALS $1.99 $5.99 Good Service...Great Food...Super People loy- ^^^ -lq l 7^ pq- v^?^ '^^ ^^^ '7-4 '^^^ '^/^ '^7^ ^v- Hitch Pr-13 Pooh's Heffalump Movie G Fr.-Sa 1:20 4 00,.00 945 Frin.Sal 1.25 3 10,500 7,45 940 Sun 1.20 4.00 7.00 Sun 1 25. 3:10, 500,7.45 lufon-Tur 2 05. 5:00. 7 5C0 fon-Triur. 2 50. 5 15 7:30 Boogeyman PG-13 The Wedding Date PG-13 Fr.-Sat 155 4440 705.925 Fri-al 1-40 -1415 7:15 9 30 Surn 5.5 440 705 Sun 1.10 4 15,7 15 Mo.rrThur 300. 5:10 45 irr.-Thrur 45 4-15. 7 15 Sideways R Million Dollar Baby R Fr.-S;l I -05 4 10u -0 10 IS Frn.c-a l 1 1.405, 1"20 10 10 Sun 1 05 4 10 7 0 Sur, 1 10 4,5. "20 .kr,.Tnur 1-25 4 35 -.25. clnr-Trrur 1:55.4-55 805 Hide and Seek R Are We There Yet? PG-13 Fr.-Sa I 1 15 340 72.955 Fr,-Sa" 1.45, 355 '10 9 35 Sun-1 15 340 75 Sun 145 355 710 lrn- Thur .' 40 505. 7 35 Mron-Tnur 3 10 5:25 7 40 Coach Carter PG-13 Meet the Fockers PG-13 Fr--Sa 150 4 50. 50 Fri-Sa I 35 4:2535 4:2 5 7 005 Sun.1 50,4-50 750 Sun 1 35 4 25 7 35 MornTrur 2.30 5 2c 8 10 .un-T ur 1 35 425 7 20 The Aviator PG-13 Racing Stripes PG Fri.Sai 1 00 4 30 7 55 FriSai: 1 30, 3-50 Sun 1 00.4 30 7.55 Sunr, 1:30 3-50 Mjon.Thur I 15 4.45 8 15 .Llon-Tnur: 3:15 5 30 Phantom of the Opera Fri-Sai 6:50 10.00 Sun-6 50, 1000 l, irn.T,,L.'i 55 DrveI: ~Sat-un TheatorebP PG-13 FRIDAY THRu THURSDAY 2/18 2/24 FRI. SAT. -SUN. WED. THURS. PG ARE WE 7:30 THERE YET? .0 PLUS PG13 COACH CARTER 9:20 Closed Monday & Tuesday COMING SOON. BOOGEYMAN HITCH SON OF THE MASK CURSED Questions? Please call Harold Spears 863-602-2979 or Judy Crews 863-967-0842 Ladies Night Saturdays Ladies Free Admission ': Price Drinks 4 Week Wet T-Shirt Contest $100 First Prize $50 Second Prize March 5"' Grand Prize Contest Winner $300 .. . : . . . . . . :. . Rosey' and Dave's Country Cafe S(Formeril Cafe 476) New Name New Location 311 N. Market St., Bushnell, FL 33513 (352) 568-7667 Open Monday tlirn Saturday Closed Sumndav 7:00 A.M4-.- 8:00 P.M. --- --- 1 The ayseed Cafe hIn Webster / .. 599 N Market Blvd. i.--. 352-568-8008 -------- - 25201 US Hwy. 27 (352) 326-9001 Open for Lunch & Dinner Sunday & Monday from 11am to 3pm, and Tuesday Saturday from 11am to 8pm. 4-A _ Free Beverage with this coupon Evp I 05 : .-:01I -i w-% Tq A g-,A .LUB JARA RESTAURANT At The Plantation MON-SAT 4-12 PM SUN 12PM-12AM In 4 Season Chinese Restaurant Hwy. 48 Across from Wal-Mart Entrance on East side 352-568-7888 Hidden Rivers Resort TL ---- Iu~u---- & Ine Dam I LIVE MUSK February 12 Coming Feb. 20th ALL DAY .L L ,J. i ,-T- PACIFIC WIND featuring Sundown Band tALL MUSICIANS WELCOIMEi 11AM 4PM ANN MARY RIE Sy SARY ARTY 4 arch 26TY W7 r Pri Music R'y 50-50 Drawing Dim HaM Do ir Prizes BELLY DANCING CLASSES THURSDAY 10-11 Coming Soon Full Liquor Bar 569-9306 4666 CR 300 Lake Panasoffkee TO ADVERTISE ON THIS PAGE, CALL 352-793-2161 0 n Televised Sports Channels So you won't miss your favorite sport Pool Tourtamient Every Monday Starting at 7pm -il- s~ t* t4 Out PAGE 22, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 679-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINAL AGENCY ACTION BY THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DIS- TRICT Notice Is given that the District's Final Agency Action Is approval of the water use permit on 19.0 acres to serve an Industrial project known as Rinker Materials Bush- nell. The project is located In Sumter County, Section(s) 23, Township 21 South, Range 22 East. The permit ap- plicant Is Rinker Materials of Florida, Inc., whose address Is 1501 Belvedere Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33406. The permit number Is 20012756.000. The file(s) pertaining to the project referred to above Is available for Inspection Monday through Friday except for legal holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the South- west Florida Water Management District (District) 2379 Broad Street, Brooksvllle, FL 34604-6899. NOTICE OF RIGHTS Any person whose substantial Interests are affected by the District's action regarding this permit may request an administrative hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes (F.S.). and Chap- ters 28-106, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), of the Uniform Rules of Procedure. A request for hearing must (1) explain how the substantial Interests of each person requesting the hearing will be affected by the District's action, or final action; (2) state all material facts disput- ed by each person requesting the hearing or state that there are no disputed facts; and (3) otherwise comply with Chapter28-106, F.A.C. A request for hearing must be filed with and received.by the Agency Clerk of the District at the District's Brooksville address, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899 within 21 days of publi- cation of this notice (or within 14 days for an Environ- mental Resource Permit application with Proprietary Authorization for the use of Sovereign Submerged Lands). Failure to file a request for hearing within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to request a hearing under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Because the administrative hearing process Is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the District's final action may be different from the position taken by It In this notice of final agen- cy action. Persons whose substantial Interests will be affected by any such final decision of the District on the application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the re- quirements set forth above. Mediation pursuant to Section 120.573, F.S., to settle an administrative dispute regarding the District's final ac- tion In this matter Is not available prior to the filing of a request for hearing. Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, Feb- ruary 17,.2005. 695-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice Is hereby given that the following equip- ment will be sold as pro- vided by Florida Statute 713.78, to satisfy wrecker & storage charges In- curred, If it Is not claimed by the rightful owner and all liens satisfied within fif- teen (15) days within from the date of publication of this notice: One: 1984 FORD Serial No.: 1FMCU14S7EUA58606 Color: RED Uen No.: 12/21/2004 City: OCALA State: FLORIDA Previously registered to: LEONARD R. NICKLIN Uen Holder: NONE Sale Date: MAR 21,.2005 at 11:00 A.M. Location; J.C. Wrecker Service County Road 204 Oxford, FL 34484 Published one (1)-time In the Sumter County Times, February 17, 2005. 696-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that the following -.aru.- ment will be sold a. ji'.-: vided by Florida Statute 713.78, to satisfy wrecker & storage charges in- curred, If it is not claimed by the rightful owner and all liens satisfied within fif- teen (15) days within from the date of publication of this notice: ', One: 1988 FORD Serial No.: 2FABP73F5JX161532 Color: BLUE Uen No.: 02/12/05 City: OCALA State: FLORIDA Previously registered to: SAMUEL DOUGLAS PALM- ER S Uen Holder: NONE Sale Date:' MAR 21, 2005 at 9:00 A.M. Location: J.C. Wrecker Service County Road 204 Oxford, FL 34484 Published one (1) time in the Sumter County Times, February 17, 2005. 675-0224 SCT Notice to Creditors Estate of Sally-Ann Lansing PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION . File No: 2005-CP-000024, IN RE; ESTATE OF SALLY ANN LANSING, Deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of SALLY ANN LAn- SING, deceased, v.r,:.:- date of death was iJr.- ary 22, 2005 and whose Social Security Number Is 261-68-7053, Is pending In, the Circuit Court for Sum- ter County, Florida, Pro- bate Division, the address of which Is 209 North Flori- da Street, Bushnell, Florida 33513. 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 dnd other persons, who have claims or de- mands against, dece- dent's estate on whom a copy of this notice Is re- quired to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF i7_11.6 &M4 . 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other per- sons having claims or de- mands against dece- dent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- TICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE 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 February 17, 2005. Personal Representative: -s- Randall W. Pfettscher 4678 CR 311 Bushnell, Florida 33513 Attorney for Personal . Representative;: Lawrence J. Maichbdnk., Esquire L.I..,-',1, J f.13,':rb.c r.. 1.: 1,-o13. II, JI.. I. :, = Wildwood, Florida 34785 Telephone: (352)748-5888 Published two (2) times In the Sumter County Times, February 17. and 24,2005.. 676-0224 SCT ADMINISTRATION Estate of Paul David Hedrick a;.eo: : Fi- Number 2005CP000025, Is pending in the Circuit Court for Sumter County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Clerk of Circuit Court, 225 McCollum Ave., Bushnell, Florida 33513. The names and addresses of the Per- sonal Representative and the Personal Representa- tive's Attorney are set -..ll 3 -I-, ; .r, 3. S i : i: file with this C,.:.u., 'jIiHII THE LATER .OF THREE MONTHS OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF- THIS NOTICE: (1) all claims against the Estate and (2) any objec- tion by an Interested per- son to whom this Notice was mailed that chal- lenges the validity of the iiii the qualifications of of the Court, ALL CLAIMS AND OBJEC- rnONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED Date of the first publlca- -I.,r .:, m I: I i -.,.:e :i Ad- T,hr,l.l,.31l.: r, a. I:,et-lu y 17, 2005. -s- Laura L. Hedrick 187 NE 1st St. Webster, FL 33597 -s- Felix M. Adams Florida Bar No. 358282 138 Bushn.eil Plaza-Ste. 201 Bushnell, Florida 33513 (352) 793-6900 Published two (2) times In the Sumter County Times, February 17, and 24,2005. 677-0224 SCT Notice to Creditors .Estate of Bertha B. Monat PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 682-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING SUMTER COUNTY SOLID WASTE REGULATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sumter County Solid Waste Regulation Advisory Committee will hold Its fourth meeting to begin consideration of regulations concerning Class I landfills In Sumter County, The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2005, at 5:00 p.m., In Room 327, Third Floor of the Sum- ter County Historic Courthouse, Bushnell, Florida 33513, Persons needing special assistance gaining access to the meeting or to be heard at the meeting should call 352-793-0270 to make any special arrangements. Notice is given if any person desires to appeal any ac- tion taken by the Committee at the above hearings, a verbatim record of the proceedings may be necessary and Is not prepared or furnished by the Committee. The public Is Invited and encouraged to attend. Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, Feb- ruary 17, 2005, 698-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City of Wlldwood, Flori- da, will hold a Public Hearing on the second final read- ing of Ordinance No. 427, during the 7:00 p.m. Com- mission Meeting of February 28, 2005, In the City Hall Commission Chamber, at 100 N Main Street, Wildwood, Florida. Ordinance No 427! An Ordinance of the City of Wild- wood; providing for Transmission Improvement/Exten- sion fees; providing for an effective date. Ordinance No. 427 Is available at City Hall for Public in- spection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Comments may be voiced at the above mentioned meeting or In writing, addressed to the City Clerk, 100 N Main Street, Wlldwood. Florida 34785. Be advised that any person wishing to appeal any de- cision made by the Commission on any matter consid- ered during the meeting will need a record of the pro- ceedings, and may need to ensure that a verbatim record Is made, which Includes the testimony and evi- dence upon which the appeal Is to be based. -s- Joseph Jacobs City Clerk Published one (1) time in the Sumter County Times, Feb- ruary 17, 2005. 699-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that the City of Wlldwood, Flori- da, will hold'a Public Hearing on the second final read- Ing of Ordinance No. 425, during the 7:00 p.m. Com- mission Meeting of February 28, 2005, In the City Hall Commission Chamber, at 100 N Main Street, Wlldwood, Florida. Ordinance No 425' An Ordinance of the City of Wild- wood; providing for circumstances when connection to water and sewer Is not required after voluntary an- nexation; providing for an effective date. Ordinance No.,425 Is available at City Hall for Public In- FOR SUMTER COUNTY CASE NO. 2005CP000027 IN RE: ESTATE OF BERTHA B. MONAT a/k/a BERTHA MONAT, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BERTHA B. MON- AT a/k/a BERTHA MONAT, deceased, File Number 2005CP000027, Is pending 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 represent l a,-., ir.e personal -' pr,'e,.'., ti orn.:.,-,. O, i'.-i r. c. . aeri 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 decedeht and persons having claims or de- mands against the dece- dent's estate, Including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must ,tile 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 publl- cation of this Notice Is February 17, 2005. Personal Representative; DONALD E. MONAT 145 Rainbow Dr., l4599 Livingston, TX 77399 Attorney for Personal Representative; RANDALL N. THORNTON FL Bar No, 176505 P.O. Box 58 Lake Panasoffkee, Florida 33538 (352) 793-4040 Pu.ipiI.e r.- r. (2) times In r.e 'urTirer County Times, February 17, and 24,2005. 690-0224 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE UNCLAIMED VEHICLE SALE The following vehicle will be sold on March 3, 2005, at 8:00 AM: .1998 DODGE 4-DOOR VIN 2B3HD46R7WH222299 Address where vehicle Is stored and will be sold; .11499 CR 675 W Webster, FL 33597 Published two (2) times in the Sumter County Times, February 17,2005. MATCH PLAY ror new mrlernl rs EKpires 3-3- section between the hours of 8:00 a.m. anc Monday through Friday. Comments may bP the above mentioned meeting or In writing. to the City Clerk, 100 N Main Street, Wildwo 34785. Be advised that any person wishing to appi cislon made by the Commission on any ma ered during the meeting will need a record ceedlngs, and may need to ensure that record is made, which Includes the testimo dence upon which the appeal Is to be ba -s- Jose Published one (1) time in the Sumter County ruary 17, 2005. 607-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE , REQUEST FOR SERVICES The Board of Sumter County Commissio cepting submittals of qualifications and inte viding the following professional services: ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIAL AND RELATED SERVICES Submittals of qualifications and interest r celved in the County Administrator's Office Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida 33513, (352 not later than 1i30 o m on March 3 2005, rnust be delivered In a sealed envelop "Qualification and letter of Interest Engine ronmental Materials Testing and Related Ser are to Include: Qualifications and Interest Submittal Standard Form (SF) 254 Architect-Engine lated Services Questionnaire Proof of: Worker's Compensation Insura Automobile Public Liability Insu Property Damage Insurance Professional Liability Insurance The agency's professional negotiation coar follow the competitive selection procedure ate a contract for the agency with the firm to be the most qualified, Upon completion of the, negotiation proc tract will be presented to the Board of Sum Commissions for the service. BOARD OF COUNTY COMN SUMTER COUNT Published one (1) time in the Sumter County .ruary 17, 2005. 608-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR SERVICES The Board of Sumter County Commissic cepting submittals of qualifications and IntE viding the following professional services: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, SURVI AND RELATED SERVICES Submittals of qualifications and interest r ceived in the County Administrator's Office Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida 33513, (35 *E -- i--EES- -- d 5:00 p.m., not later than 1-30 pm on March 3 2005. Submittals Code, a person whose substantial interests are affect- e voiced at must be delivered In a sealed envelope marked ed by the Department's action may also request an ex- , addressed "Qualification and letter of Interest Geotechnlcal Engl- tension of time to file a petition for an administrative ood, Florida neering,. Surveying and Related Services," and are to hearing. The Department may, for good cause shown, Include: grant the request for an extension of time. Requests for extension of time must be filed with the Office of Gen- eal any de- Qualifications and Interest Submittal eral Counsel of the Department at 3900 Common- Htter consid- Standard Form (SF) 254 Architect-Engineer and Re- wealth Boulevard, Mall Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida of the pro- lated Services Questionnaire 32399-3000, prior to the applicable deadline. A timely a verbatim Proof of: Worker's Compensation Insurance request for extension of time shall toll the running of the ny and evi- Automobile Public Liablity Insurance time period for filing a petition until the request Is acted sed. Property Damage Insurance upon. Upon motion by the requesting party showing Professional Liability Insurance that the failure to file a request for an extension of time rph Jacobs before the deadline was the result of excusable ne- City Clerk The agency's professional negotiation committee will glect, the Department may also grant the requested follow the competitive selection procedures to negoti- extension of time. Times, Feb- ate a contract for the agency with the firm considered to be the most qualified. The petitioner shall mail a copy of the petition to the applicant at the address Indicated above at the time Upon completion of the negotiation process a con- of filing. The failure of any person to file a petition for tract will be presented to the Board of Sumter County an administrative hearing within the appropriate time Commissions for the service. period shall constitute a waiver of that right. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A petition that disputes the material facts on which the SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA Department's action is based must contain the follow- oners Is ac- Ing information: rest in pro- Published one (1) time in the Sumter County Times,'Feb- ruary 17, 2005. (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency's file or identification number, if LS TESTING known; 680-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE (b) The name, address, and telephone number of the nust be re- petitioner; the name, address, and telephone number , 209 North STATE OF FLORIDA of the petitioner's representative, if any, which shall be 2-793-0200) DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION the address for service purposes during the course of Submittals NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF the proceeding; and an explanation of how the peti-, pe marked QUALIFICATION FOR AN EXEMPTION tioner's substantial interests will be affected by the erfng, EnvI- agency determination; vices," and In the Matter of an Application for a Determination of Qualification (c) A statement of how and when petitioner received for an Exemption by: notice of the agency action or proposed action; eer and Re- ERIC TREULICH DEP File No.: 60-0242102-002 (d) A statement of all disputed Issues of material fact. If' County: Sumter there are none, the petition must so Indicate; nce urance The Department of Environmental Protection gives no- (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, twice that it has received a request for authorization to Including the specific facts the petitioner contends construct a driveway for a single family residence at warrant reversal or modification of the agency's pro- 7860 SW 50th Path, Webster, by Eric Treulich. The De- posed action; mmittee will apartment has determined that the project qualifies for 3sto negoti- an exemption established under 40D-4.051(12)(10), (0f) A statement of specific rules or statutes that the peti- considered Florida Administrative Code, tioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action; and A person whose substantial Interests are affected by cess a con- the Department's action may petition for an adminis- (g) A statement of the relief sought.by the petitioner, iter County trative proceeding (hearing) under sections 120.569 stating precisely the action petitioner wishes the agen- and 120.57 of the Florida Statutes. The petition must cy to take with respect to the agency's proposed ac- contain the Information set forth below and must be tion. MISSIONERS filed (received by the clerk) in the Office of General Y, FLORIDA Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth A petition that does not dispute the material facts Boulevard, Mall Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida, upon which the Department's action Is based shall Times, Feb- 32399-3000. state that no such facts are in dispute and otherwise shall contain the same information as set forth above, Mediation is not available, as required by rule 28-106.301. If a timely and sufficient petition for an administrative Under sections 120.569(2)(c) and (d) of the Florida Stat- hearing is filed, other persons whose substantial Inter- utes, a petition for administrative hearing shall be dis- ests will be affected by the outcome of the adminlstra- missed by the agency if the petition does not substan- tive process have the right to petition to intervene in tially comply, with the above requirements or is untime- oners is ac- the proceeding. Intervention will be permitted only at ly filed. rest in pro- the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with rule 28-106.205 of the Flor- Complete copies of all documents relating to this de- Ida Administrative Code. termination of exemption are available for public In- 'EYING section during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 In accordance with rule 62-110.106(3), Florida Adminis- p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Department's trative Code, petitions for an administrative hearing Southwest District Office, 3804 Coconut- Palm Drive, must be re- must be filed within 21 days of publication of the notice Tampa, Florida 33619. , 209 North or receipt of written notice, whichever occurs first. 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Call The Visitor at 352-746-4292 for de- tails spaces limited LET US WORK FOR YOU! SUMTER COUNTY TIMES CLASSIFIED GET RESULTS CALL 793-2161 SPA, 5 PERSON, Never used. Warranty. Retail $4300. Sacrifice $1425. (352) 372-5287 SPA/HOT TUB Brand Newl 7ft. therapy spa, 20 Jets 5 HP, paid $3,295. sell $1,350. (352) 302-5640 Queen Sz. Bed, $50; Table w/4 Chairs, $25 (352) 637-5103 -UMe Fri. & Sat. BIG YARD SALE! Guns, fishing rods, jewelry, furniture - something for everybody! 5851 W CR 476 Bushnell - 6 miles west of US 301. YARD SALE KITS! $15.00 Classified! 6 Neon Signs! Price Stickers & Rain Insurance flf you get rained out, the insurance coupon lets you' place your ad ad later for half price!) Get your kit at the: Sumter County Times where we put the word out in-county and online! For more info. classified@ sctnews.com or call 793-2161 Gas Grill $175 Self-propelled lawn. mower $125 568-7597 ra-- V MR 4 ESTATE 4 MERCHANDISE AUCTION *THURS. FEB. 17, 4000 S. Fla. 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Bro- ker/Owner. 1-352-330-0022 SAWMILLS $2,695 LumberMate-2000 & Lumberlte-24 Norwood Industries also manufactures utility ATV attachments, log skidders, portable board edgers & forestry equipment., ww. norwoodlndustries.co m Free information: (800) 578-1363 ext 300-N FCAN BUSHNELL SW on 1 Acre 2 Bed/1 Bath Central Heat/Air $550 mo (352)544-0223 $500.00 DOWN - FHA Financing 1st time buyer, poor credit,recent bankruptcy, we have financing available. New 3 & 4 bedroom homes up to 2300 sq.ft. with land now available. Call (352) 621-9183 Dogwood Adult Community 1978 Uberty- 2 Bed- room/1 1/2 Bath Price negotiable. 352-255-4847 5 Acre Mini-Farm. Lg 4/2, Lots of scrubs. Won't last long! Call (352) 795-6085 3/2 on /2 Wooded Ac. on Paved Rd. $2,500 dn. $625 monthly. Call (352) 795-2377 4/2 on % Acre on Paved Rd. Fireplace, Galley. ichen.$2,500 dn. $568 monthly. Cal ,(352) 795-1272 A MUST SEE! New 3 bedroom. 2 baths on 1/2 acre. Great warranty, the best construction, quiet, nice lot, great location, deck & driveway, $2,000 down $575.68/mo W.A.C. CALL 352-621-9182 Beautiful 3/2 on /4 Acre. Fmt. porch. Huge eat-in kitchen. $1,500 dn. $675. Monthly. Call 352-795-8822 LAND & HOME 1/2 acre homesite country setting. 3 bedroom, 2 bath New Home with ' warranty. Driveway, deck, stainless steel appliances pkg. Must see, only $518.45/mo WAC,. CALL 352-621-9181 TAKE ADVANTAGE! TAYLOR MADE HOMES will match your tax return if used as a down payment on a purchase of a new home. We have 25 models on display or order your custom built Jacobsen. offer good thru 04/15/05. Call for more details 352-621-0119 900 sq. ft. office 507 N. Market St. Bushnell Remodeling in progress. Available March 793-3300 70 ACRES MUST SELL Located Near 1-75 $10,000 per acre (727)786-6563 . USA REALTY GROUP PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate a, i.a.- In this ,-, .'r. pp,-,' :rubi .:.l t.-. Fir H ,-, '.ll, r ,-' . .*.r,-.:r, riL .,: i Iil ,'Jl I':. aa. .srll.- or,, C'ap" OiT ii,31 :-lrT.js.:.r national origin, or an intention, to make such preference, limi- tation or discrimina- tion." Familial status In- cludes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate whlch Is In violation of the law. Our readers are hereby Informed that all dwellings advertised In this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005, PAGE 27 CRYSTAL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP BROOKSVILLE 14358 CORTEZ BLVD. US .... i -I=I CRYSTAL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP HOMOSASSA innr, c cIINrnACT RIiun INVERNESS 2077 HWY 44 WEST ~' *'*':'~j ji H I F I I bF I, f, I- R 4 r io I- ,I: F, I-, I. 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I; 51I I1 @74j STK# 24476 - j ~I1I WW* P - p.e fiI PRICES INCLUDE ALL REBATES, INCENTIVES AND MAY INCLUDE GM LOYALTY REBATE. *0% FOR 72 MONTHS AVAILABLE ON ALL NEW IN STOCK 2004 CHEVROLETS WITH APPROVED CREDIT THROUGH GMAC. ALL REBATES AND INCENTIVES ASSIGNED TO DEALER, OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED. PLUS TAX, TAG, TITLE AND $299.50 ADMIN FEE. PAYMENTS ON AVEO BASED ON 72 MONTH PURCHASE AT 4.9% APR. CAVALIER BASED ON 72 MONTH PURCHASE AT 6.75% APR. LEASE PAYMENTS BASED ON 48 MONTHS WITH APPROVED CREDIT. VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. PICTURES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY. OFFERS EXPIRE 72 HOURS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION. CRYSTAL SS -C IIEVBLT H"S."I -#:.. CH T/ LVRO T 1035 S. SUNCOAST BLVD. CRYSTAL 7J, CHEMVRBET 2209 HWY 44 WEST I'11 F I mqV rl OPEN 2417'@ WWW.CRVSrALAUrOS.COM .... .. ....... I - 0 1 1 00 1 *I,* me )64-0 1 I i, 1 4 611 Allb BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA, WINTER SEASON IS HERE MUST SEE THE BEAUTIFUL PEACEFUL MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS. Homes, cabins, acreage & Investments. Cherokee Mountain Realty GMAC Real Estate, Murphy cherokeemountain realty.com Call for Free brochure (800) 841-5868 FCAN GOLF VIEW HOME $249,900. Spectacular new Carolina mountain home at 18 hole course near Ashvllle, NC. Enjoy mild climate, great golf, low taxes, low cost of Ilvlngl Call toll-free (866) 334-3253 ext. 790 www.cherokee valley.com FCAN GRAND OPENING Ocala area 20+ Acres only $259,900. Orig. $269,900. SAVE $10,000 during Grand OpenlngI Gorgeous mix of pines, oaks & meadows In spectacular country setting just west of Ocala. Ample road frontage w/utils & miles of bridle paths. Close to 1-75. Excellent low- rate financing. Rare opp'ty. Sold 1st- come, 1st- served, Call now (866) 352-2249 ext. 342 FCAN LAKE VIEW BARGAIN $29,900. Free boat slipl High elevation beautifully wooded parcel. Across from national forest on 35,000 AC recreational lake In TN. Paved roads, u/g utils., central water, sewer, more. Excellent financing. Call now (800) 704-3154, ext. 608. Sunsel Bay, LLC FCAN LAKE VIEW BARGAIN 2 Acres $19,900. New waterfront community on one of largest, cleanest, mountain lakes In Americal Hard- woods, views, common area w/beachl Country. road, water, utilities. Low financing. Lake- 'front available. Call (800) 564-5092 ext 96 FCAN NEW LOG HOME SHELL $99,900. Beautiful log' home shell nestled on private wooded lot off Parkway north of Boone, Won't last 1st time offered. (800) 455-1,981, x119 FCAN; ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE AUCTION Commercial Euii-irng 6+/- acres .on busy US H.% 1i .31 LH,,, 10 Ijriece '.*:ourf C'-nirOi L.I.r,3rria .lo1rcn i Ir anr (8,rr, 99-1.;.'8" gtauctlons.com Grar-,qr Thogaid & c".;.colire, Ir, J3ack IF Granger #.873 fC f1 5 LOTS ON THE WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER Approximately 2 acres, $300,000 for all firm, . 813-918-8652 GIANT RV- SELLOFF #1 selling RV's. P.,".olr.lrrg 200J - m.:,3"el, LO.. Welo" i prl.ce: Florl-rid ., Motorhome. Towable headquarters, Giant Recreation World: Melbourne (800) 700-1021 Daytona (800) 893-2552. Orlando (800) 654-8475 FCAN Travel Trailer , 1997 26' Sunnybrook w/sllde mint condition. On-site Bushnell. - 352-748-0842 " Travel Trailer , 40' self-contained Tri-axle, 3 slides, wash- er/dryer, central air - LOADEDI Blueberry Hill RV Park - Bushnell 717-304-3748 AUTO SWAP, AUCTION & SHOW Winter Extravaganza Sumter Co. Fairgrounds Florida Swap Meets Feb 18th, 19th & 20th 1-800-438-8559 '01 DODGE VAN 3/4 ton- Great Shapel 55k miles, $13,000. 352-793-8344 673-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE Notice Is hereby given to Registered Owner: Cherie Lee Walton 1907 Temple St. Plant City, FL 33563 and lien holder:. None and all other parties that on March 3, 2005, at 9:00 A.M. a public sale under statute 713.78 will be con- ducted at Lynch Recy- clers. Inc., 1616 W.C. 48, Bushnell, FL 33513 of a 1994 FORD VIN # 2FALP73WORX115025 For: Recovery of towing and storage accrued. Seller reserves the right to refuse any. bid less than the amount representing such towing, storage, publication and any other costs addendum to the conduct of sale. Seller re- serves the right to bid. -s- Lois R. Lynch, President Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, February 17, 2005. 674-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE Notice Is hereby given to Registered Owner: Joshua D. Greenwood. 9634 Cty. Rd. 733 Webster, FL 33597 and lien holder. , WFS Financial S8701 E. Hllisborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33610-0000 and all other parties that on February 28, 2005, at 9:00 A.M. a public sale un- der statute 713.78 will be conducted at Lynch Re-' cyclers, Inc., 1616 W.C. 48, Bushnell, FL 33513 of a 2001 HONDA VIN # I HGES16511 L032417 For: Recovery of towing and storage accrued. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid less than the amount representing such towing, storage, publication and any other' costs addendum to the conduct of sale. Seller re- serves the right to bid. -s- Lois R. Lynch, President Published one (1) lime in the Sumter County Times, February 17, 2005. 692-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that the following equip- ment will be sold as pro- vided by Florida Statute 713.78. to: satisfy wrecker & storage charges In- curred, If It Is not claimed Sby the rightful owner and A11 lien- -.-tkfltid ".'Ithir, tif- I ir. I 1 ..3 iir.ir. ii.:.-'. Ir,. :.31. ,ucrica ll:.1 -.,:.1 1986 PFLM : llr.3I I J:, ,:.,r, StLLS .15.'. , i 3i5 H. ':'Ii.- Previously registered to: ir, -i,.LEi.E BIDLE Sale Date: MAR 21, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. Location: - J.C. Wrecker Service County Road 204 Oxford, FL 34484 Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, February 17, 2005. 694-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that the following* equip- ment will be sold as pro- vided by Florida Statute 713.78, to satisfy wrecker & storage charges, In- curred, if If Is not claimed by the rightful owner and all liens satisfied within fif- teen (15) days within from the'date of publication of 'this notice: One: 1990 MERC Serial No.: .2MECM75F5LX628549 Color: BLUE Lien No.: 02/12/2005 City: TAMPA State: FLORIDA Previously registeredto: EMANUEL BACON Uen Holder: NONE Sale Date: MAR 21, 2005 at 9:30 A.M. Location: J.C. Wrecker Service County Road 204 Oxford, FL 34484 Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, February 17, 2005. 603-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE BID NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the County Commissioners of Sumter County, Florida, will be receiving bids for the following: SNACK BAR FOR SUMTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING (Children and Families District Headquarters) 1600 West Gulf Highway, Wldwood, Florida Bid specifications are available upon request by calling (352) 793-0200 or by coming to the County Commis- sioners Office, Room 206, Second Floor Courthouse, Bushnell, Florida. All bids must be received by the County Administrator's Office, 209 North Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida 33513, not later than 9'30 A M. on March 11 2005 at which time they will be opened. Bids must be delivered In a seatedenvelope marked "BIDS FOR SNACK BAR" and must be clocked In prior to the above stated time. A recommendation will be presented to the Board of Sumter County Commissioners for award at their meet- Ing March 15 2005. The Board reserves the right to accept any bid presen- ted which It deems to be the most reasonable and best bid, whether it is the lowest bid or not, or to reject allblds and call for new bids or award the contract to the existing contractor. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, Feb- ruary 17, 2005. 606-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE BID NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the County Commissioners of Sumter County, Florida, will be receiving bids for the following: PEST CONTROL FOR ALL COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDINGS Bid specifications are available upon request by calling (352) 793-0200 or by coming to the County Commis- sloners Office, Room 206, Second Floor, Courthouse, ushnell, Florida. All bids must be received by the County Administrator's Office, 209 North Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida 33513, not later than 9'30 A M. on March 11, 2005, at which time they wilt be opened. Bids must be delivered In a sealed envelope marked "BIDS FOR PEST CONTROL" and must be clocked In prior to the above stated time. A recommendation will be presented to the Board of Sumter County Commissioners for award at their meet- ing Mfarch15. 2005. The Board reserves the right to accept any bid presen- ted which It deems to be the most reasonable and best bid, whether It Is the lowest bid or not, or to reject all bids and call for new bids or award the contract to . the existing contractor. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, Feb- ruary 17, 2005. 602-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE BID NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that the County Commissioners of Sumter County, Florida, will be receiving bids for the following: OPERATION OF SMALL WATER TREATMENT PLANT Bid specifications are available upon request by calling (352) 793-0200 or by coming to the County Commis- sioners Office. Room 206, Second Floor, Courthouse, Bushnell, Florida. All bids must be received by the County Administrator's Office. 209 North Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida 33513, not later than 9:30 AM. on March 11 2005 at which time they will be opened. Bids must be delivered In a seatedenvelope marked "BID FOR OPERATION OF WAT- ER TREATMENT PLANT" and must be clocked In prior to the above stated time. A recommendation will be presented to the Board of Sumter County Commission- ers for award at their meeting March 15., 2005. rr,- .:,r.3 re:-r.,, rr.e eightt to accept nn',' bid rrecen I-.3 .r.rr. Ir a -i ... r:, be the r.:.'r r 3..:.r3L.. .3r'3 Ce :li l r.-t-.-., i i i rr.r, r: '..:- Ic.-. -, -.: r .:r r: .I :-I .3 r 3 :', ,:, i-.,.-r r ,i .' ,. I :0 1 _:o i -, i :.r.- ., .. [ ir ,'_. ,r 1l i 'fJr i'. : [ er -' .4 A r. FL:,r , S :r,ii .:- rim-. ir. rr,. T, i.r C :urr, Timr.-. Feb- 600-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City of Wildwood, Flori- da, will hold a Public Hearing on the second trial read- Ing of Ordinance No. 424, during the 7:00 p.m. Com- mission Meeting of February 28, 2005, 16n the City Hall Commission Chamber, at 100 N Main Street, Wildwood, Florida. Ordinance No. 424: An Ordinance of the.City of Wild- wood; providing for protection of the Public Potable Water Supply from possibility of contamination; promot- ing ellmnhatlon of control of existing Cross-connection; creating Article VII, Section 19-400 through 19-416; pro- viding for a purpose; providing for conflicts; providing for discretion to require Installation; providing for right of entry; providing for definitions; providing for Adminis- tration of the program; providing for the Departments responsibility; providing for owners responsibility; provid- Ing for degree of. hazard; providing for permits; provid- Ing for periodic testing; providing for records; providing for violations and penalties; providing for additional devices; providing for Information from customers re- ceiving reclaimed water; providing for Installation In- structions; providing for testing of dedicated fire lines; and providing for an effective date. Ordlnance No. 424 Is available at Cit Hall for Public In- spection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Comments may be voiced at the above mentioned meeting or In writing, addressed LET US WORKFOR YOUI SUMTER COUNTY TIMES CLASSIFIED GET RESULTS CALL 793-2161 Announces Their New Factory Outlet In Brooksville Florida Visit us on Cortez Blvd. (RT 50) Brooksville, FL SCall for an appointment 691-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice Is hereby given that the following equip- ment will be sold as pro- vided by Florida Statute 713,78, to satisfy wrecker & storage charges In- curred, If It Is not claimed by the rightful owner and: all liens satisfied within fif- teen (15) days within from the date of publication of this notice: One: 1988 CADI Serial No.: 1 G6EL1153JU626328 Color:- BLUE Uen No.: 01/17/2005 City: WILDWOOD State: FLORIDA Previously registered to: TOM HENRY NEWMAN JR. OR BEVERLY RAMSEY NEWMAN Len Holder: NONE Sale Date: MAR 21, 2005 at 10:30 A.M. Location: J.C. Wrecker Service County Road 204 Oxford, FL 34484 Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, February 17, 2005. GET RESULTS IN THE TIMES im -a - to the City Clerk, 100 N Main Street, Wildwood, Florida 34785. Be advised that any person wishing to appeal any de- cision made by the Commission on any matter consid- ered during the meeting will need a record of the pro- ceedings, and may need to ensure that a verbatim record Is made, which includes the testimony and evi- dence upon which the appeal Is to be based. -s- Joseph Jacobs City Clerk Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, Feb- ruary 17. 2005. 685-0224 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A Public Hearing before the Local Planning Agen- cy/Zoning and Adjustment Board of Sumter County, Florida will be held on Monday, March 7, 2005, at 6:30 P.M. In Room 327, Sumter County Courthouse, 209 N. Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida to consider the following application for a Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Sumter County Future Land Use Map: CASE NO.: SS2005-0003 APPLICANT:" Brady & Christi Ann Sellars GENERAL LOCATION: Wildwood area: North on US 301. East on SR 44. Prop- erty approximately 5 miles on the south side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 24, Twp. 19S, Rng. 23E: BEG AT PT 500' N & 1860' E OF SW COR OF NW1/4 SAID PT BEING 85' FROM CENTER OF SAL RR MEASURED AT R/A WITH SAID RR IN A SW/LY DIRECTION RUN SE/LY PARALLEL WITH RR 150' THENCE SW/LY AT R/A WITH RR 265' THENCE NW/LY PARALLEL WITH RR 150' THENCE NE/LY 265' TO POB LESS R/W FOR ST RD 44. PRESENT AND REQUESTED LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS: Agriculture to Commercial on .8 acres MOL. The recommendations of the Local Planning Agen- cy/Zoning and Adjustment Board will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners at a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 6:00 P.M. In Room 222, Sumter County Courthouse, Bushnell, Flori- da. This application may be Inspected at the Division of Planning & Development office. Sumter County Court- house, 209 N. Florida St., Room 324, Bushnell, FL on Monday through Fridays, from 7:30 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Any person who wishes to attend these meetings and requires assistance may call 352-793-0200. APPEAL NECESSITY OF RECORD: In order to appeal the Board's decision in this matter, a verbatim record of the proceedings is required. The Board assumes no re- sponslbilty for furnishing said record. Published two (2) times in the Sumter County Times, February 17, and 24, 2005. 686-0224 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Zoning and Adjustment Board and Sumter Board of County Commissioners will consider an application for an Operating Permit to allow the use of the property located generally as Indicated in this notice for the purpose of a Umerock Mine. Applicant: Ocala Bedrock, Inc Operator Bedrock Resources Application: OP2005-0001 REQUEST: Renewal of an Operating Permit for the op- eration of a Ilmerock mine. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 17, Twp. 20S, Rng., 23E: Par- ent Parcel: SE A/ of NW 'A& SW /A of NE A & NE Y of SW 1/4 & NW V of SE V4 & NW Y 'of NE % & NE 11 of NW /4. To Be Utilized: COMM. AT THE NW COR OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 RUN E 100' TO POB N 525.01' E 2472.69' S 1757.74' W 1234.16' W 1245.40' N 1233.20' TO POB. GENERAL LOCATION: Sumterville area: North on US 301. East on C-470 approx. 1 miles to the property on the south side of the road. Two public meeting wlll be held at the Sumter County Historic Courthouse. 209 N. Florida St., Bushnell, Florida, as follows: Zoning and Adjustment Board Monday, March 7, 2005 at 6:30 P.M. Third floor. Room 327 Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 6:00 P.M Second floor. Room 222 .. ",'r,-ii T. ,"-.: D lr,.3 l : i ..i arc : ii.:.3Th :.r, i: ril" A .,I r r.,.- Ij ,I ,' '. .,j,-r, i t:n.: r ..jiH r,.-,j; rr ] :,' ri n.:,ri.3 l Ct,-r., ,", tr,-- r. r,: ,:r ': 1 3r,.3 1:11 P.M., Monday through Friday. All interested citizens are. welcome to attend. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to partici- 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, itf 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. p.j,.ii r.e.j I.,: i rii.T.e i r.,, h umter County Times, -r,,_3,, 3,-,3 J ,'1 687-0224 SCT NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION BURNS SELF STORAGE hereby gives notice that the en- tire contents of Unit No. B-I of Burns Self Storage, a self-storage facility, located at 9511 C.R. 733, Webste Sumter County, FL will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION. tge of Sale: 3/3/2005 Time of le: 11:00 A.M. Nameof Tenant: MARVIN CATO Address: 16901 SE 301 Unit 35, Summerfield, FL 34491 UnItNoj : B-I Desc. of Property, Misc. Household Goods This Notice Is given pursuant to Section 83.806, FL Stat- utes, to satisfy the Self-service Facility Owner's lien of the contents thereof. Published two (2) times in the Sumter County Times, February 17, and 24, 2005. , 688-0224 SCT NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION BURNS SELF STORAGE hereby gives notice that the en- tire contents of Unit No. B-40 of Burns Self Storage, a self-storage facility, located at 9511 C.R. 733, Webster, Sumter County, FL will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION. ate~.oLSale: 3/3/2005 TimeofSale: 11:00A.M. oName of Tenant: STEVEN WILLIAMS Address: 1777 CR 428, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538 Uni/t No.: B-40 Desc, of Property: Misc. Household Goods This Notice Is given pursuant to Section 83.806, FL Stat- utes, to satisfy the Self-service Facility Owner's lien of "the contents thereof. Published two (2) times In the Sumter County Times, February 17, and 24, 2005. 653-0224 SCT Notice of Action for Dissolution of Marriage Murl E. Burkhart and Jane E. Burkhart PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2005 DR 000111 MURL E. BURKHART, Petitioner, and JANE E. BURKHART, Respondent. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: JANE E. BURKHART Last Known Address UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, If any, to It on MURL BUR- KHART, whose address Is 10737 SW 46th Terrace. Web- ster, FL 33597, oh or before March 7, 2005, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at 209 N. Florida Street, Bushnell, FL 33513, before service on Petitioner or Immediately thereafter. If you fall to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded In the petition. Copies of all court documents In this case, Including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office no- tified on your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk's office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Pro- cedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of docu- ments and Information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, Including dismissal or striking of pleadings. DATED: January 28, 2005. GLORIA R. HAYWARD CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: -s- Marsha Tripp Deputy Clerk Published four (4) times In the Sumter County Times, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2005. 689-0224 SCT NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION BURNS SELF STORAGE hereby gives notice that the en- tire contents of Unit No. 69 of Burns Self Storage, a self-storage facility, located at 1514 Hwy. 48, Bushnell, Sumter County, FL will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION. Date of : 3/3/2005 Time of le: 10:30 A.M. Name of Tenant: RON O'CONNOR Address: Box 333 E. Central, Webster, FL 33597 Unit No.: 69 Desc. of Prooerty: Misc. Household Goods This Notice is given pursuant to Section 83.806, FL Stat- utes, to satisfy the Self-service Facility Owner's lien of the contents thereof. Published two (2) times In the Sumter County Times, February 17, and 24, 2005. 684-0224 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE OF QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING The Sumter County Zoning & Adjustment Board will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 PM, Monday, March 7, 2005, In Room 327, Sumter County Courthouse, 209 N. Florida St., Bushnell, Florida to consider requests for rezonings, special use permits, and temporary use permits. All interested citizens are welcome to attend. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to partici- 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.: R2005-0016 Brady & Christi Ann Sellars GENERAL LOCATION: Wildwood area: North on US 301. East on SR 44. Prop- erty approximately 5 miles on the south side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 24, Twp. 19S, Rng. 23E: BEG AT PT 500' N & 1860' E of SW COR OF NW 1A SAID POINT BEING 85' FROM CEN- TERLINE SAL RR MEASURED AT R/A WITH SAID RR IN A SW/LY DIRECTION RUN SE/LY PARALLEL WITH RR 150' THENCE SW/LY AT R/A WITH RR 265' THENCE NW/LY PAR- ALLEL WITH RR 150' THENCE NE/LY 265' TO POB LESS R/W FOR ST RD. REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone .8 acres MOL from RR to CL CASE NO.: R2005-0015 River Run Investments LLC GENERAL LOCATION: Lake Panasoffkee area: North on C-475. NW/Iy on C-470. SW/ly on CR 307, NE/ly on CR 300, Property on east side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 23, Twp. 19S, Rng. 21E: LOT 33 BLOCK A SUNSET SHORES UNIT 1. REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone .41 acres MOL from R1 to RR1C. CASE NO- ,:.' ., ."... -. Tr.,:,.T. : 1t i,:h.". ,-I Cu6l. . GENERAL LOCATION: EJ "", r 3 .'.C ,:.r. .i .:.uJ ir .:.r .. .-476B. Prop- ri-, ."3 .lr.:..I-.3,el, minii .:.n rr,- ea:t side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 27, Twp; 21S, Rng. 21E: W 300' OF NWI/4 OF SW1/4 LESS RD R/WLESS S 582' OF W 300' OF NWI/4 OFSWI/4 AND W 20' OF N 20' OF S 582' OF NW 1/4 OF SWI/4. REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone 5 acres MOL from A5 & non-vested C2 to RR5C. CASE NO.: R2005-0018 Janice Thomas GENERAL LOCATION: .Webster area: East on C-48. South on SR 471. East on C-478 approximately 3 miles to property on the south side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 3, Twp. 22S, Rng. 23E: N 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 LESS N 208.71' OF S 350' OF W 208.71' OF N 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 & LESS N 210' OF E 210' OF N 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4. REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone 18 acres MOL from AS & RR1 to RRI. CASE NO.: P2005-0019 Thomas E. & Angela J. Stokes GENERAL LOCATION: Oxford area: North on US 301: West on SR 44. North on C-475N. North on CR 245E. West on CR 245N. South on CR 245W. West on CR 245N. South on CR 245W. West on CR 245C. Property on the south side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 7, Twp. 18S, Rng. 22E: NI/3 OF FOLLOWING DE- SCRIBED: BEG SE COR OF NEt/4 RUN W 1154.19' N 1050' FOR POB. N 1050' E 778.51' S 1050' W 775.26' TO POB LESS THE E & S 25' THEREOF REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone 6.1 acres MOL from A5 to RR1C for a lineal transfer. CASE NO.: R2005-0020 Jeffrey Lovett GENERAL LOCATION: Bushnell area: West on C-48. North on CR 321. Properly. approximately 100 yards on the north slde of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 32, Twp. 20S, Rng. 21E: Parent Parcel: COMM AT NW COR OF NEI/4 RUN E 525' TO POB CONT E 600' S 350'W 1075'TOAPTON THEE R/W LINE OF CR 321 RUN N 30' E 475' N 320' TO POB. To be rezoned: COMM AT NW COR OF NE 14 OF SEC RUN E 525' TO POB CONT. E 409' S 320' W 409' N 320' TO POB. REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone 3 acres MOL from A5 to RR1C. CASE NO.: R2005-0021 Patrick & Patricia Rice * GENERAL LOCATION: Bushnell area: West on C-476. South on C-476B. East on SW 95th Avenue. Property Is approximately 7/10 mile on the north side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 34, Twp. 21S, Rng. 21E: Parent Parcel. S 1333.47' OF E 653.25' OF W3/40F N1/2. To be rezoned: S 180' OF W 490' OF E 653.25' OF W3/4 OF N 1/2. REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone 2 acres MOL from A10 to RR1 for a lineal transfer. CASE NO.: R2005-0022 Jamie John & Janet ZIto, Etal GENERAL LOCATION: Oxford area: North on US 301. West on C-466. Proceed to sweeping curve property Is on the south side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 16, Twp. 18S, Rng. 22E BEGIN AT SW CORNER OF THE W 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE E ALONG S LINE OF THE SW 1/4 OF SAID NE 1/4 662.43' TO E UINE OF W 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF SAID NE 1/4; THENCE N 1275.89' TO A POINT ON S/LY R/W UNE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 466 (100' WIDE), SAID POINT BEING - - ON A CURVE CONCAVE NE/LY HAVING A CENTRAL AN- GLE OF 18 35'59" AND A RADIUS OF 623.69'; THENCE NW/LY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE AND SAID S/LY R/W UNE 202.47' (CHORD BEARING AND DISTANCE OF N72'04'33"W, 201.58'); THENCE DEPARTING SAID S/LY R/W UNE S13 39'00'\\' 38.35'; THENCE S38'51'10"W, 26.53'; THENCE S 04 31'17" W 26.47'; THENCE. S79 17'47" W 105.00'; THENCE N 87 46'05" W 41.02';THENCE SIS 43'10" W 347.90'; THENCE S 88 40'16" W 87.97'; THENCE S 43.53'; THENCE S 86 35'36" W 201.48'; THENCE N 58 46'27" W 188.39'; THENCE S 83 02'28" W 757.70' TO A POINT ON W LINE OF EAST 3/4 OF SW 1/4 OF AFOREMENTIONED NE 1/4; THENCE S ALONG SAID W LINE 852.94' TO A POINT ON THE AFOREMENTIONED S UNE OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4; THENCE E ALONG SAID S LINE 1001.31' TO THE POB, CONTAINING 37.585 ACRES MORE OR LESS. REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone 38 acres MOL from A5, Al, RR, & A10 to RPUD and approval of a master plan. CASE NO.: R2005-0023 John W. & Merle Peterson GENERAL LOCATION: Oxford/Villages area: North on US 301. East on C-466. North on CR 101. Property Is on the west side of the road approximately 1.4 miles. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Parent parcel: SEC. 8, TWP. 18S, RNG. 23E: N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 LESS R/W CR & S 1/2 OF N1/2 OF SEI/4 OF NE1/4 & S1/2 OF SEI/4 OF NE1/4 SEC. 9, TWP. 18S, RNG. 23E: N1/2 OF N1/2 OF SW1/4 OF NW1/4 LESS R/W CR & S1/2 OF SWI/4 OF NWI/4 LESS RD R/W. To be rezoped: SEC. 9, TWP. 18S, RNG. 23E TO R4C: N 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 AND SEC. 8 TWP. 18 S RNG. 23 E: N 3/4 OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4. TO R6C: SEC. 9 TWP. 18 S RNG. 23 E: S 1/2 OF S 1/2 OF SW 1/4 OF NW1/4 & SEC. 8 TWP.19S RNG.23E S 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone 40 acres from A5 to R4C & to R6C on 20 acres MOL. CASE NO.: R2005-0024 Don M Buckner, Etal GENERAL LOCATION: Webster area: East on C-48. South on SR 471. East on C-478. Proceed approximately 2 miles to property on the North side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 32, Twp. 21S, Rng. 23E: EI/2 OF NE1/4 & NW1/4 OF NEl/4 & EI/2 O E2OF1/2OF SW/4 OF NE1/4 & 25 A ON E SIDE OF NE1/4 OF SE1/4 & SE1/4 OF SEI/4 & Sec. 29, Twp. 21S, Rng. 23E: ALL S OF RR REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone 250 acres MOL from A5 to RVPUD and approval of the master plan. CASE NO.: R2005-0025 Lake Andrew Preserve, LLC, Etal GENERAL LOCATION: Oxford area: North on US 301. West on C-466. Proceed approximately h mile to the property on the north side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 7, Twp. 18S, Rng. 23E: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTH- WEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE S00'26'15"W, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 18 A DISTANCE OF 113.73 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID WEST LINE, N65'46'10"E, 272.15 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE N65'46'10"E; 884.41 FEET; THENCE NOO'26'34"E, 305.88 FEET; THENCE S89'31'51"E, 1,120.78 FEET; THENCE N20'28'44"W, 151.68 FEET; THENCE N83'17'12"W, 127.77 FEET; THENCE N51'17'33"W, 113.46 FEET; THENCE N13'15'42"E, 187.26 FEET; THENCE N65'02'39"E, 555.89 FEET; THENCE S89'29'19"E,.201.47 FEET TO THE NORTH- WEST CORNER OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 7; THENCE SOO'26'59"W, ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF A DIS- TANCE OF 1,322.39 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE N89'31'46"W, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 7 A DISTANCE OF 2,399.21 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP,18 SOUTH, RANGE 23 EAST, SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA. THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 23 EAST, SUMTER COUN- TY, FLORIDA, LYING EAST OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 209 AND LYING NORTH OF THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 466 LESS: THAT PORTION OF THE EAST 50 FEET OF THE SAID NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 114 LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 956.50 FEET OF THE SAID NORTH- WEST 1/4. * AND LESS "', ' ANY PORTION THEREOF LYING WIThIN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL: BEGIN AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 18; THENCE S00'26'1S"W, ALONG THE WEST UNE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 18 A DISTANCE OF 113.73 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID WEST LINE, N65'46'10"E, 272.15 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4; THENCE N89'31'46"W, ALONG SAID NORTH UNE A DISTANCE OF 247.31 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone 133.67 acres.MOL from A5 & RRS to RPUD and approval of the master plan. CASE NO.: R2005-0026 Power Corporation GENERAL LOCATION: Wildwood area: North on US 301. East on C-472 ap- proximately 1 mile to the property on the south side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 21, Twp. 18S, Rng. 23E: GOVT LOT 3 LESS E l10 YDS & NWi/4 OF SW1/4 OF SW1/4 & SI/2 OF-SW1/4 OF SWI/4 & NEI/4 OF SWI/4 OF SW1/4 REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone 90 acres MOL from A10C to RPUD AND APPROVAL OF THE MASTER PLAN. 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 Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 6:00 PM In Room 222, Sumter County Courthouse, 209 N. Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida, CASE NO.: S2005-0001 " Debble A Smith GENERAL LOCATION: Oxford area: North on US 301. East on C-466. North on CR 103. Property on the east side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 8, Twp. 18S, Rng. 23E: Parent Parcel: S1/2 OF SE1/4 LESS S 106.80' OF E3/4 OF SEI/4. To be rezoned: S 383.81' OF SW 1/4 OF SE1/4 LESS S 106.60' OFSE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 LESS R/W FOR CR 103. REQUESTED ACTION: Special Use Permit to allow a Lu- theran Church on 10 acres MOL CASE NO.: T2005-0010 John C, Kuhns GENERAL LOCATION: Oxford area: North on US 301. West on CR 204. Property on the SE comer of CR 204 & CR 223. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 12, Twp. 18S, Rng. 22E: BEG 924' N OF SW COR OF NW1/4 OF SW1/4 RUN N 396' E 825.25' S 396' W 825.25' TO POB REQUESTED ACTION: Renewal of Temporary Use Permit to allow mobile home for disabled son. CASE NO.: T2005-0011 Melvin J. & Linda D Ethridge GENERAL LOCATION: Bushnell area: East on C-476. North on SR 471. West on CR 546. North on CR 546N. Property will be the first on the north side of the road after the curve. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 36, Twp. 20S, Rng. 22E THAT PORTION OF THE SW1/4 OF SE1/4 LYING S OF THE CENTERUNE OF JUMPER CREEK CANAL LESS THE W 368.50' THEREOF LESS S 25' REQUESTED ACTION: Renewal of Temporary Use Permit to allow an RV on the property while new residence Is under construction. As-time allows, the Zoning & Adjustment Board, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, may hold a workshop dealing with revisions to zoning regulations and relat- ed 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 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Published tw o (2) times in the Sumter County Times, February 17. and 24, 2005. SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005, PAGE 29 PAGE 30, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 ^SQBBHEAHElES C. 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I I A V I O.A -, 0 4 - 678-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FINAL AGENCY ACTION BY THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DIS- TRICT Notice Is given that the District's Final Agency Action Is approval of the ERP General Construction on 35,81 ac- res to serve Road Project known as SC SR 35 (US 301) Project A. The project Is located In Sumter County. Sec- tion(s) 7,8,17.18 Township 18 South. Range 23 East. The permit applicant is Sumter County Board of County Commissioners whose address Is 319 E Anderson Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513. The permit number Is 44011934.001. The files) pertaining to the project referred to above Is available for Inspection Monday through Friday except for legal holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the South- west Florida Water Management District (Dlstrict) 2379 Broad Street, Brooksvllle, FL 34604-6899, NOTICE OF RIGHTS Any person whose substantial Interests are affected by the District's action regarding this permit may request an administrative hearing In accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Chap- ters 28-106, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), of the Uniform Rules of Procedure. A request for hearing must (1) explain how the substantial Interests of each person requesting the hearing wifl be affected by the DtsrIct's action, or final action; (2) state all material facts disput- ed by each person requesting the heating or state that there are no disputed facts; and (3) otherwise comply with Chapter 28-106, FA.C. A request for hearing must be filed with and received by the Agency Clerk of the District at the District's Brooksville address, 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34604-6899 within 21 days of publi- cation of this notice (or within 14 days for an Environ- mental Resource Permit application with Proprietary Authorization for the use of Sovereign Submerged Lands). Failure to file a request for hearing within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to request a hearing under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the District's final action may be different from the position taken by it In this notice of final agen- cy action. Persons whose substantial Interests will be affected by any such final decision of the District on the application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, In accordance with.the re- quirements set forth above. Mediation pursuant to Section 120.573, F.S., to settle an administrative dispute regarding the District's final ac- tion In this matter Is not available prior to the tiling of a request for hearing. Published one (1) time in the Sumter County Times, Feb- ruary 17, 2005. 609-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR SERVICES The. Board of Sumter County Commissioners Is ac- cepting submittals of qualifications and Interest In pro- viding the following professional services: CONTINUING CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING, SURVEYING AND RELATED SERVICES FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS Submittals of qualifications and Interest must .be re- ceived in the County Administrator's Office, 209 North Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida 33513, (352-793-0200) not later than 1:30 p.m. on March 3. 2005. Submittals must be delivered In a sealed envelope market "Qualification and letter of Interest Continuing Con- tract for Engineering, Surveying and Related Services for Public Works Projects," and are to Include: Qualifications and Interest Submittal Standard Form (SF) 254 Architect-Englneer and Re- lated Services Questionnaire Proof of: Worker's Compensation Insurance Automodblie Public Uabillty Insurance Property Damage Insurance Professional Uability Insurance The agency's professional negotiation committee will follow the competitive selection procedures to negoti- ate a contract for the agency with the firm considered to be the most qualified. Upon completion of the negotiation process a con- - - tract will be presented to the Board of Sumter County Commissions for the service. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA Published one (1) time in the Sumter County Times, Feb- ruary 17, 2005. 663-0217 SCT Notice of Sale Wells Forgo Bank Minnesota, N.A., etc. vs, Kevin E. Abney, et al, PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SUMMER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION " CASE NO. 2004-CA-1321 DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2001 -D, ASSET- BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2001-D, Plaintiff, vs. KEVIN E. ABNEY, et al,, Defendant(s). NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure dated February 02, 2005 and entered In Case NO. 2004-CA-1321 of the Circuit Court of the FIFTH Judicial Circuit in and for SUMTER County, Florida wherein WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NA., AS TRUSTEE FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2001-D, ASSET-BACKED CERTI1F- ICATES, SERIES 2001-D, Is the Plaintiff and KEVIN E. AB- NEY: MELESSA A. ABNEY A/K/A MELESSA ABNEY: are the Defendants, I wisell to the highest and best bidder for cash at WEST FRONT DOOR OF SUMTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE at 11:00 AM, on the 24th day of Febru- ary, 2005, the following described property as set forth In sold Final Judgment: BEGIN 391.68 FEET WEST AND 33 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 20 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, RUN NORTH 150 FEET; EAST 150 FEET, MORE OR LESS; THENCE SOUTH 150 FEET; WEST 150 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALL IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 20 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH A MOBILE HOME LOCATED THEREON AS A PERMANENT FIXTURE AND APPURTE- NANCE THERETO, DESCRIBED AS A 2001 APPLE VALLEY DOUBLEWIDE, SERIAL NUMBERS SHGA6939A&B. A/K/A 2938 County Road 526, Sumtervllle, FL 33585 WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on Febru- ary 3, 2005. Gloria R. Hayward, Clerk of the Circuit Court (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) By: -s- Susan A. Stollar Deputy Clerk Published two (2) times in the Sumter County Times, February 10, and 17, 2005. F04011067 664-0217 SCT Notice of Sale Chase Mortgage Company West, etc. vs. Steven A. Pollcastro, et al, PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2002 CA 515 CHASE MORTGAGE COMPANY WEST F/K/A MELLON MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs. STEVEN A. POLICASTRO, et al., Defendantss. - NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE ISHEREBYGIVEN pusuanttooa RndJudgment of Foreclosure dated February 2 2005, and entered In Case No. 2002 CA 515, of the Circuit Court of the FIFTH Judicial Circuit In and for SUMTER County, Florida wherein CHASE MORTGAGE COMPANY WEST F/K/A MELLON MORTGAGE COMPANY Is Plaintiff and STEVEN A. POLICASTRO, et al., are Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the West Door of the Sumter County Courthouse, In BUSHNELL SUMTER County, Florida, at 11:00 AM o'clock on the 3rd day of March, 2005, the following described property as set forth In said Final Judgment, to wit: LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK A, PLAT NO. 1, ORANGE HOME, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 101 1/2, PUBLIC RECORDS OF SUM- TER, COUNTY, FLORIDA a/k/a 5230 County Road 169, Wildwood, Florida 34785 DATED this 3rd day of February, 2005. GLORIA R, HAYWARD As Clerk of said Court (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) By: -s- Susan A. Stollar Deputy Clerk Published two (2) times In the Sumter County Times, February 10, and 17, 2005. 665-0217 SCT Notice of Sale Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. vs. Michael E. Whidden, et al. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION Case No. 2004-CA-1367 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL E. HIDDEN, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure Including Award of Attorneys' Fees and Costs dated January 31, 2005, entered In Case No. 2004-CA-1 367 of the Circuit Court of the 5TH Judicial Circuit in and for Sumter County, Florida wherein COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Is the Plain- tiff and MICHAEL E, HIDDEN and ____ HIDDEN, unknown spouse of MICHAEL E. WHIDDEN, If married, n/k/a JENNY GAYLOR; JOHN DOE and JANE DOE Is/are Defendants, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, at the west front door of the Sumter County Courthouse In the City of Bushnell, Florida at 11:00 o'clock A.M., on Monday, the 4th day of April, 2005, the following described property, as set forth in sold Sum- mary Final Judgment of Foreclosure Including Award of Attorneys' Fees and Costs, to-wit: Commence at the Southeast comer of Lot 13, of GAL- LOWAY'S ADDITION TO BUSHNELL, as per plat recorded In Plat Book 1, Page 41, of the Public Records of Sumter County, Florida, run thence South 89 degrees 57 min- utes 27 seconds West along the South line of saId Lot 13, a distance of 6.86 feet, run thence North 0 degrees S11 minutes 42 seconds West parallel with the East line of said Lot 13, a distance of 113.10 feet to the Point of Be- ginning. Thence continue North 0 degrees 11 minutes 42 seconds West, a distance of 113.11 feet, run thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 50 seconds West, a dis- tance of 107 feet, run thence South 0 degrees 11 min- utes 42 seconds East, a distance of 112.96 feet, run thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds East, a distance of 107 feet to the Point of Beginning. DATED this 1st day of February, 2005. GRACE R. HAYWARD, Clerk !(CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) By: -s- Susan A. Stollar Deputy Clerk The Clerk of Court Is In full compliance with the Ameri- cans With Disabilities Act of 1990 In conjunction with all Human Resources policies and practices and general seMvices provided to the public. It Is the Clerk's policy to provide any and all services, normally provided to the public, to all disabled Individuals at no cost ,to the Indi- vidual. Any disabled person who, because of a disabili- ty, needs special accommodation to participate in a judicial proceeding at a Sumter County Courthouse, should contact the ADA Coordinator not later than two business days before the proceeding. The tele- phone number Is (352) 568-6628, and this telephone is accessible for both voice and transmission for deaf persons. The Clerk does not provide transportation to or from courthouse locations, nor can the Clerk postpone, suspend, or delay any proceeding. To receive a post- ponement to a proceeding, you must write directly to the applicable judge. Published two (2) times In the Sumter County Times, February 10, and 17, 2005. SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, - - Im Ulm 666-0217 SCT Notice of Action GreenPoInt Credit, LLC, etc. vs. Phillllp James, et al. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2004-CA-001194 GreenPoint Credit, LLC, as authorized servicing agent for Security Pacific Housing Services, Inc., a corporation Plaintiff. vs. SPhilllp James a/k/a Philip V. James, Marie E. James. IF LIVING, AND IF DECEASED, THEIR UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, CREDITORS, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THEM; NICHOLAS FINANCIAL INC,; MADE ESTER IRVING a/k/a MAUD ETHA SERVING; JOHN DOE and JANE DOE AND ANY OTHER PERSONS) IN POSSSION OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY WHOSE REAL NAMES ARE UNCERTAIN, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Maude Ester Irving a/k/a Maud Etha Erving, IF LIVING, AND IF DECEASED, AND THEIR UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, CREDITORS, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THEM Last Known Residence 9688 County Road 235, Wildwood, Florida 34785. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a Pur- chase Money First Mortgage and Note on the follow- Ing property In Sumter County, Florida: The North 100.00 feet of the following described proper- ty: Begin 250 feet South of the N.E. corner of SEI/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 27, Township 18 South, Range 22 East, Sumter County, Florida; run West 511 feet; thence South 559 feet; thence East 301 feet; thence North 420 feet; thence East 210 feet; thence North 139 feet to the Point of Beginning. INCLUDING 1992 FLEETWOOD (Farmlngton Hill) MOBILE HOME, Identification Numbers GAFLN34A15402-FH and GAFLN34B15402-FH which Is located thereon. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, If any, to It on Chad A. Dean, Plaintiff's attorney, whose address Is 118 W. Adams St., Suite 800, Jacksonville, FL 32202, on or before 30 days from the date of the first publication of this Notice, and tile the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plalntiff's attorney or Im- medlately thereafter, otherwise, a default willlbe enter- ed against you for the relief demanded in the com- plaint or petition. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on the 3rd day of February, 2005. Gloria Hayward Clerk of the Court (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) By: -s- Susan A. Stollar As Deputy Clerk Published two (2) times In the Sumter County Times, February 10, and 17, 2005. 672-0224 SCT Re-Notice of Foreclosure Sale The Bank of New York vs. Irma Frucl, et al, PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2002 CA-001001 THE BANK OF NEW YORK, ACTING SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE FOR EQCC TRUST 2001-1 F, Plaintiff, vs. IRMA FRUCI; PAUL FRUCIl; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; Defendants. RE- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Motion and Or- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005, PAGE 31 der Resetting Foreclosure Sale Date, dated the 8th day of January, 2003, and entered In Case No. 2002 CA-001001, of the Circuit Court of the 5TH Judicial Cir- cuit In and for Sumter County, Florida, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK. ACTING SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE FOR EQCC TRUST 2001-1F Is the Plaintiff and IRMA FRUCI: PAUL FRUCI; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UN- KNOWN TENANTS) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are defendants. I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the WEST FRONT DOOR OF SUM- TER COUNTY COURTHOUSE in BUSHNELL Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 9th day of March, 2005. the following described property as set forth In said Final Judgment to wit: THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 8, COLMAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 45, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SUMMER COUNTY, FLORIDA. LOCATED IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 19 SOUTH, RANGE 22 EAST, LESS THE NORTH 80.00 FEET THEREOF. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disabled persons who, because of their disabilities need special accommodation to participate In this proceeding should contact the ADA Coordinator at 209 North Florida Street, Bushnell, FL 33513, or Tele- phone Volce/TDD (904) 793-0215, prior to such pro- ceeding. Dated this 7th day of February, 2005. Gloria R. Hayward Clerk of the Circuit Court (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) By: -s- Susan A. Stollar Deputy Clerk Published two (2) times In the Sumter County Times,' February 17, and 24, 2005, 681-0217 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MODIFICATION BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA MAZAK MINE CUP 98-01 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made to the Board of County Commissioners of Sumter County to modify Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 98-1 MAZAK MINE, to remove certain lands from the permit as described herein. Legal Description:. The North 200 feet of the NW 1/4 of Section 2, Township 22 South, Range 23 East, Sumter County, Florida. The East 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 and the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, all In Section 35, Township 21 South, Range 23 East, Sumter County, Florida. All of that part of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3, Township 22 South, Range 23 East, Sumter County, Flori- da, lying East of S.A.L Railroad right-of-way and all of that portion of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 34, Township 21 South, Range 23 East, Sumter County, Florn- do, lying East of S.A.L Railroad right-of-way. The North 330 feet of the East 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4, less the Railroad right-of-way, all in Section 3, Township 22 South, Range 23 East. This application will be heard at the regularly sched- uled meeting of February 22, 2005, at 6:05 PM in the Board Room, Second RFloor, Sumter County Courthouse, Bushnell, Florida. If approved, the board will enter an order modifying the CUP to delete the above described property from the lands on which mining activities are allowed. Persons attending meetings of the Board are advised that If they decide to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at any meeting, he or she may need a verbatim record. Arrangements for such verbatim record m ade by that person as a verbatim record Is not provided by the Board. Persons needing special assistance gaining access to the hearing or to be heard at the hearing should con- tact the Board at 352-793-0200 to make any special ar- rangements. The public Is invited and encouraged to attend all meetings of the Board. By: Joey Chandler, Chairman Published one (1) time in the Sumter County Times, Feb- ruary 17, 2005. NEW 2004 SILVER EXT. CAB WAS 2808 *V-8* AUTO* CD NOW $21 758 STK#40462 NEW 2004 AVALANCHE Z-66 BOSE ON-STAR WAS. $37,890 NOW $30 STK# 40186 NEW 2004 WAS $13,065 jSTO MP3CD NOW 1l 0.960 STK#40517 STK# 50202 2005 MALIBU AUTO, CD MSRP $19,790 CBC Disc -1,046 Rebate -2,000 Bonus Cash -500 NOW $16,244 2005 SUBURBAN LS FULL PWR., ON-STAR MSRP $41,135 CBC Disc -4,061 Rebate -3,000 Bonus Cash -1,000 NOW $33,074 2005 TAHOE LS FULL PWR., ON-STAR MSRP $36,120 CBC Disc -4,011 Rebate -3,000 Bonus Cash -1,000 NOW $28,109 I I 847 S. Main Street Wildwood, Florida (352) 748-1122 1-800-824-4386 E-Mail: cindychevrolet @aol.com Web: www.CindyChevrolet.com $ iiVR LET Genuine People. Genuine Cevolet LZ-YMAMUSM PAGE 32, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 .......... .. ..... ...... ... . .. y-... .'"S *.. 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