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Established 1881 I SUMTER COUNTY 5E 1-T&, INSIDE Calendar ..............14 Church ............... 7 Obituaries ............6 Police Report ..........3 Tidbits ..............16 T t A- r ir-rl -3-- -.- 1 %f '- TH-URKSDAY, J UNE iU, 20051 Landfill regulations set for hearings MARTIN STEELE Times Correspondent Sumter County Commis-sion- ers are preparing to hash out the details of new land use reg- ulations for Class I landfills. The board on Tuesday set public hearings for July 12 and 26, both at 6:15 p.m., to consid- er the proposed regulations. County Development Ser- vices Director Robbie Rogers last week presented the board with a draft of the land use reg- ulations that have been in preparation for more than a year. The most recent part of the process, according to Rogers, was a review by the County Zoning and Adjustment Board, which also recommended some minor revisions to the draft. They had "some pretty good suggestions," Rogers said, before asking if the commis-, sion wanted to set a hearing on .the proposed ordinance. Commissioners opted to wait on that for the next board meet- ing to give County. Attorney Randall Thornton to prepare a final draft of the ordinance. In the meantime, Thorntoih compiled the draft of the remgu- lation into a proposed ordi- nance, Last week, Commissioner LINDEN Picnic draws :crowd for 109th year Staff writer Every year: on the last Saturday in June, cars and Struck line up all around Sthe Linden Cemetery. Families spread out on lawn chairs and blankets., eating, laughing, and rem- iniscine. The smell of home- cooked food and a strong sense of tradition permnne- I ate the air and kids and adults line up to buy a i glass of lemonade, a cus- tom that has lasted for more than a century there. 1 Such was the case on Saturday June 25. . People have been com- ing to the Linden l Cemetery Picnic for 109 years to benefit the rough- ly 150-year-old cemetery " and for some families, the tradition goes back to the first picnics. Janet Lee, who was there with her grandchil- dren, daughter, sisters., and mother, said she's I been coming to the picnics ' for as long as she can remember and so has her mother, 88-year-old Mildred Lee. "When my mother attended as a child, people came in on horse-drawn .. wago Foi nic se Michael Francis said that it would give the board an oppor- tunity to review the draft and prepare comments. Thornton said commission- ers should keep their notes for any comments they might have At the prior meeting, he noted that revisions of the ordinance were possible during the pub- lic hearing process. Thornton and Rogers in November, 2003, were directed by the board to continue with work they had began toward developing land use rules for Class I landfills (generally household garbage disposal sites). After a few months, a committee was appointed to work on the regulations. Those actions came after a very controversial landfill proj- ect was proposed earlier that r Lee's family.e the pie- Saturday was sort of a four-generation reunion for the family of 88-year-old Mildred Lee (seated). Lee still lives in the house rves as a yearly family in which she was born, in the Linden area, but much of her family lives in Georgia now. Clockwise from left are: Great grand- daughters Tara Penland, 8, and Brittany Penland, 13, granddaughter Denise Penland. daughter Janet Lee, great granddaugh- More PICNIC, Page 2 ter Ashley Penland, 10, and Mildred Lee. The board on Tuesday set public hearings for July 12 and 26, both at 6:15 p.m., to consider the proposed regulations. Families gathered on lawn chairs and blankets and spent the day together beside the Linden Cemetery to raise money to take care of it and catch up with j ' old friends. :^M ^- .- --* .. ... ... ..... :: V %-JJ-IJJ-dLdLJ V(T TTME 121 NTTMBER 25 year for the Center Hill area. The land use permit for that project was originally approved but local residents took legal action to stop the project The developer withdrew the application and the commis- sion revoked the land use per- mit late in 2003. At the time, county staff and the board found that the county did not have any specific regu- lations for the landfills and sought to remedy that with new rules. New jail planned for county AMIANDA MIMS Staff Writer With sometimes two-thirds more inmates than there are beds, the county jail in Bushnell is in serious need of space. The jail is overcrowded, but Chief Deputy Jack Jordan of the Sumter Sheriff's Office said he hopes'to have a new building within the next year. He said problems arise with overcrowding, which stresses staff and overstretch- es resources. "It can be rough on inmates and cause tempers to flare," Jordan said. He said blueprints for a new jail were made back in 2003, but the issue was "put on the backburner" by the County Commission then. "It won't leave the burner now. It's got to be dealt with," he said. According to Jordan, the jail population has reached up to about 270 inmates, and the jail only has 179 beds. Please see JAIL, Page 2 Event set to assist youngsters BOB REICHMAN Editor The owner of the FreeFlight Airport in Coleman is launching a fundraiser to help neglected and abused children involved in the Sumter County Guardian Ad Litem program. The program provides vol- unteers that act as advocates for the best interests of chil- dren who are alleged to be abused, neglected or aban- doned and who are involved in court proceedings. Through Advocating for Kids Inc., donated items are being sought for a raffle later thisoyear that will assist, the local Guardian Ad Litem pro- gram, according to airport owner Frank Arenas. Arenas 30ease see EVENT, Page 2 I PAGE 2, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005 Lots of hard work goes into the Linden picnic every year, and these volunteers worked through the hot day serving up dinner plates in the kitchen. PICNIC continued from Page 1 gathering for relatives from the Linden area all the way to Georgia. Although the picnic seems to be as much about celebrat- ing life and family as it is about respect for the depart- ed, picnickers remember what they're there for. "We're all here for the same reason," said Gary Elkins, who came from Gainesville to the picnic on Saturday. He said the money raised at the picnic goes to a worthy cause, and that his mother still lives in the area and has relatives who are buried in the cemetery. Although putting on the event is a laborious task, the many people who contribute do so with a smile, from those cooking chicken and rice plates to the bakers of dozens of varieties of cakes, pies, and other desserts. "It's a labor of love," said Bill Carlisle, who grew up in the area and has been a mem- ber of the cemetery associa- tion for a number of years. Carlisle is the author and coauthor of several books, including Ties that Bind and Ties that Bind II, which chronicle the history of the Linden Cemetery. In Ties that Bind, Carlisle cites a 1936 article published in the Sumter County Times in which R.D. Merritt wrote about the first picnic from memory. He wrote that the picnic grossed $13.35 for the cemetery, which equals less than the price of two of this year's 'dinner plates and drinks. Merritt wrote that he'd served 39 years on the ceme- tery committee at that time and "with the $13.35 I bought enough new .lumber and nails to patch the old yard with." This year, the association managed to earn $5,100 with a cake auction alone, sold over one thousand dinner plates at $6 apiece, and earned $2,300 with a raffle, according to Terry Gideons, Linden Cemetery Association treas- urer. Even though the picnic draws more people now than it did in the late 1800s, makes more money, and modes of transportation have changed considerably, in the words of Janet Lee, the experience itself remains "pretty much the same." JAIL -,, continuedfrom Page 1 The need for architectural services for the project has been advertised and bids will be received by July 11. "This building will get Uis through the crisis we're in right now," he said, but added that he thinks as soon as the new jail opens, it will be full. The new jail, which Jordan hopes will allow for at least 80 additional inmates, will be a temporary solution to the problem. Within the next three years, when the county buildings expand, there will also be plans for additional space at the jail, he said. Jordan said the problem isn't specific to Sumter County, and neighboring .areas have experienced the -.. same trend in recent years. S "I think historically people Linell (left) and Gary Elkins (right) of Gainesville, purchase din- ner plates at the Linden Cemetery Picnic. Photo by Amanda Mims The kitchen at the Sumter County Detention Center, which hasn't been expanded, served an average of around 80 inmates in the early 1990s.but now serves up to 280 inmates. A building is being designed now that will absorb some of the overcrowding at the jail, and a second new building is anticipated to go up within the next several years. don't like to put.money into new building has not yet blueprints toward a jail that jails. but we have to." been determined, but they'll will house both male and Jordan said the cost of the be working with the 2003 female inmates. an> c a :eXa EVENT continued from Page 1 also is the project coordinator for the special event. Arenas is a board member for the non-profit Advocating for Kids organization. The organization assists with rais- ing funds for the Guardian Ad Litem program, Arenas said. While the organization includes five counties. Arenas is in charge of organizing fundraisers for Sumter County "All the money raised in the individual counties stays in those counties." Arenas said. Local business owners are encouraged to contact Arenas at 748-6629 to donate gift cer-, tificates for meals, gifts, serv- ices and other items that will Woodmen of the World Omaha Woodmen Life Insurance Society De 218 ,Vwww.woodmn ^AAAX ay0 we170 be raffled off during the Saturday, Sept. 17, event. The event will be held at the FreeFlight Airport in Coleman. All donations are tax deductible as charitable donations receipts will be given, Arenas said. Arenas is donating gift certificates for airplane and helicopter sce- nic flights around Sumter County. Raffle tickets will be sold for $5. Food vendors are also wanted for the event. For additional information call Arenas or email him at. Arenas said he's hoping that the Sept. 17 event will raise about $10,000 for the Guardian Ad Litem program. "'There's a big need for funding," he said. Currently, the Sumter program has about 180 children in need of services. rek K. Black Field Representative P.O. 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McCollum Ave. Bushnell, Florida 33513 Periodical Postage paid at Bushnell, Florida and at additional mailing offices POSTMASTER: SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO SUMTER COUNTY TIMES I JL Webster man revolutionizes ani SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005, PAGE 3 imal rescue ! "____________________ AMANDA MIMS Staff writer A Webster man seems to have revolutionized the way animals are cared for during disasters. In fact, he's hoping municipalities will get on board with him on the road with a mobile kennel, camper, fresh water, and lots of-sup- plies. Ronnie Graves, co-owner of Prosthetics Research Specialists, Inc., in Bushnell, is no stranger to inventing or engineering. While his back- ground lies in prosthetics, he's turned his attention to animal rescue. Graves recent- ly converted a trailer, which was formerly used for trans- porting his drag racing cars, into a 44-by eight-foot mobile kennel, lined with animal cages and equipped with gen- erators and air conditioning units. At a June hurricane exer- cise in Lake Panasoffkee, ani- mal rescue workers from Marion, Citrus, Hernando, and Lake counties had the opportunity to see the outfit. Of their reaction, Graves said, "They loved it" The rig seems to be as friendly to people as it is to animals. His ensemble includes a driving RV one area for sleeping, restroom facilities with a shower and hot water, a refrigerator/freez- er, generators, a washer and dryer, storage for 1,300 gallons of fresh water and 600 gallons of diesel fuel, and an icemak- er. With bad weather in mind, he said he designed the trailer to include Global Positioning System communication, so he can find his way when visibil- ity is low or when street signs have been blown down. The living space is designed to comfortably accommodate one person or a team of two' people, he said. He has contracted with the Humane Society to respond to disasters from Texas to Florida, and the east coast all the way to Virginia. "We are the only such team we know of that has contract- ed with the Humane Society of the United States," Graves said. He also said he's hoping grocers will donate food items for situations when the unit will be needed. When there is an emer- gency, he said he will respond and be there for whatever local animal control units need, whether it's a kennel, electricity from his generators or anything else he has to offer. Graves hopes to produce these trailers for municipali- ties to use. Aside from compli- ments received at the hurri- cane exercise, he also got some suggestions on how to make improvements. "Yo'b take all the ideas peo- ple give,,y.ou and try toq deter- mine what'll work best," he said. : * Graves has been volunteer- ing during disasters since 1998 along with his wife, Linda. who contributes to the Times in the Critter Chatter' section. Photo by Amanda MIms Ronnie Graves stands in front of a trailer containing diesel fuel and fresh water storage, sleep- ing areas, and an attached mobile kennel, just a few items in a setup he's created for animal rescue. Four arrested in corn-machine theft BOB REICHMAN Editor Four people ended up need- ing more money to get out of jail then they allegedly received from a coin-exchange machine at the Wildwood Winn Dixie grocery store last week. Three Tampa residents and a Plant City resident were arrested for alleging tampering with the coin exchanger and illegally receiving $230. Katrina Bolduc, 30, Tampa, Paul Sims, 50, Plant City, Jon. Bolduc, 33, Tampa, were each arrested for theft from a coin- operated machine and petit theft. Nathan Ervin, 24, Tampa, was additionally arrested for violation of probation. All four were placed in the Sumter County Detention Center. Bond for Katrina Bolduc and Sims was set at $500. Bond for Jon Bolduc and -~ Ervin was set at $4,000. The suspects were arrested about 9:24 p.m. Friday, June 24, after a witness reportedly saw two of the subjects open the. bottom of the coin-exchange machine and then submit a receipt to the store clerk for cash, according to Wildwood Police Capt. Eddie Reeser. Reeser said the witness fol- lowed the suspects out of the store and reported them to a nearby sheriff's deputy who then informed the Wildwood Police Department The suspects were 'arrested "without incident at the nearby. Circle K store, Reeser said. Apparently, the suspects had put some coins into the, machine and then opened the bottom of it so that the coins kept recycling and kept being recounted, Reeser said. A similar incident happened in February at the store, he said. Police are continuing an- investigation. IgI Wednesday, June 22 Jose Perez, 26. Webster. was arrested for habitual, traffic offender- Bond was set at $2,000. Steven Dasher, 23. Wildwood. was arrested for: violation of probation. No bond was set. Gary Nagy, 31. Webster: was arrested for domestic battery. No bond was set. Jimmy Forrester; 66, Lady Lake, was arrested for driv- ing while license suspended., Bond was set at $10,000. Thursday, June 23 Tyler Monroe Egner, 18, Wildwood. was arrested for petit theft. Bond was set at $250. Francis Vaughn, 40, Oxford, was arrested for driving' while license suspended or revoked with knowledge. Bond was set at $500. James Navarro, 22, Webster, was arrested on a Pasco County warrant for vio- lation of probation. Bond was set at $250. Carlton Parris, 23, Wild wood, was arrested for violation of probation. No ,bond was set Jessie Jernigan, 18, Wildwood, was arrested on Citrus County warrants for 'failure to appear. No bond was set. James Davis, 21, Wildwood, was arrested on a Marion County warrant for worthless checks. Bond was set at $450. Friday, June 24 Michael McComb, 37, Oxford was arrested for vio- lation of probation. No bond was set. Rodney Ratcliff, 36, Lake Panasoffkee, was arrested for possession of metham- phptamines. Bond was set at $5,000. Marcus Say, 20, Bushnell, was arrested for possession of paraphernalia. Bond was set at $500. Kenneth Roup, 45, Wildwood, was arrested for improper exhibition of a firearm. Bond was set at $2,000. Jose: Caneles, 42, Webster, was arrested for no valid dri- ver's license and no proof of insurance. Bond was set at $300. George Zapata, 31, Webster, was arrested for driving while license suspended, with knowledge and attached tag not assigned. Bond was set at $1,000. Saturday, June 25- Dwilt Faison, 23, Wildwood, was arrested for possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana. Bond was set at $10.500., 'Juan" Martinez. 20. Lady Lake. was arrested for no dri- ver's license and reckless driving. Bond was set at $750. -I Richard White, 38, Lake Panasoffkee, was arrested for domestic assault, domes- tic battery, possession of mar- ijuana and possession of paraphernalia. No bond was set. Sunday, June 26 Johnny Ward, 39, Webster,,, was arrested for driv'ingv while license suspended with knowledge. Bond was set at $500. 4 Monday, June7 7 Natalia Serdyuk, 49, Center Hill, was arrested for driving while license sus-' pended or revoked. Bond was set at $500. Victor Douglas, 20.4 Wildwood, was arrested for , domestic battery. No bond - was set. Jimmy Barnes, 54, Coleman, was arrested for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon- and battery. Bond was set at $2,500. To place a classified ad in the Sumter County Times call 793-21-61 I**^a 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 seelers, all at no cost. Call 800.7=54598 or visit WorkforceCentralForoda.com today to find out how we can lend your business a hand. 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Across from Wal-Mart on Hwy. 200, near the intersection of Hwy. 484 olce REPORT q *PAGE 4, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005 SUMTiJ COUNTY THE VOICE OF SUMTER COUNTY SINCE 1881 The editorial opinion expressed in the Sumter County Times is the opinion of the news staff of this newspaper Editor ........ .....Bob Reichman Publisher ................. Gerry Mulligan General Manager/Sales Manager... Alan Place 204 E. McCollum Ave. Bushnell,FL 33513 Member Florida Press Association One VOICE Oh fine, just go ahead and retire don't particularly care for the idea of County Administrator Bernard Dew retiring and I ,Wasn't very pleased when Jan *Kirkpatrick recently retired from her position as secretary ~or the County 'Commission. I don't like the fact that -I won't be seeing either bf them. First off, I'm jealous., They both get to retire vhile they're still sound pjf mind and body. While I have at least another .decade to trudge -through county politics B -before I can even consid- REIC er retirement. I'm sure, -= Jay then, people won't be .describing me as still sound of mind and body they don't do that now. . Thanks a lot you two. You're lea-ing me withhavingto face a new county administrator ,,and a new secretary, both of whom I'm sure will be very dubious of The press. I can hardly wait. ' I've known Dew and Kirkpatrick ,for more than 20 years now and I Aike both of them. I've got to say that even though I .did catch Dew rolling his eyes in :annoyance a few times over the ;years as I questioned him for sto- 'ties, lie's been a pleasure to work with. '" It's a shame that you only get to kead the news in this paper instead of some of the behind-the- --scenes information but I'm saving that for a book. I've got to say that I honestly do admire both Dew and Kirkpatrick It always amazed me that Dew -"ould remain so apparently -serene at a few County -Commission meetings when one -pr another county commissioner aSvould go on some unintelligible rampagee or deliver some prepos- Zterous concept to the board. While W ou Your V I'd be squirming and grimacing at the press table preparing to plunge my pen into my eyes to end the misery,. Dew would be sitting quietly without a hint of annoy- ance. While I had visions of standing up in the mid- dle of a meet ing scream- ing, 'Stop the madness,' Dew would be diplomat- ically listening unscathed by the non- sense lie was hearing. That always amazed me. 'Kirkpatrick was' simi- OB lar, although there was HMAN several occasions when I saw a slanted smirk emerge on her face as she desperately tried to maintain her composure. During those times, I would try not to look at her in fear that I'd only add to her discomfort with my contorted expressions. The biggest thing I'll miss about these two is the laughing. We all laughed a lot together especially in the earlier days when there was more to laugh about in Sumter County. Dew and Kirkpatrick would always provide me with the infor- mation I needed but they also added some great pleasure to the experience. Unfortunately, their retirement makes me think not only of the county's loss of two very good employees, it also speaks to me of the loss of a more innocent time in Sumter County. It was a time when most people knew each other When county business seemed more straight- forward and much less political. Things were funnier then. But, I guess somehow their retirements at this time seem fit- ting and reflective of change. In any case, I wish them the best and I will miss both of them. !OICE .Thank g The Dietz family would like to give a big "thank you" to all those who were :here with help, understanding, food and cards' also for "just plain being :there," during the last days of our wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-love mnd friend, Sharon. The outpouring of love, concern and help was overwhelming and will never 3e forgotten. " f gFred Dietz and family Bushnell Cits crop decreases The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the June citrus crop 'forecast for the 2004-2005 season, shows a slight decrease in grapefruit from the Iay estimate. The state expects the state's grapefruit crop to produce 12.8 million boxes, a decrease of 200,000.. The orange crop remains unchanged at 151.2 million boxes. For specialty 'fruit the USDA predicts 650,000 boxes of Temples; 1.55 million boxes of angelso; and 4.45 million boxes of Tangerines, including 2.45 million boxes of garly varieties and 2 million boxes of Honeys. The Florida citrus industry has a $9.1 billion economic impact to the state, employs nearly 90,000 people and covers 750,000 acres in the state. : Florida Citrus Mutual, founded in 1948, is the state's largest citrus grower's organization with more than 11,000 grower members. : For more information, visit: www.flcitrusmutual.com. Florida's Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Tom Gallagher is urging Floridians to think about fire safety as they make their Fourth of July plans. "The Fourth of July is a great time for families and friends to relax together and reflect on the freedoms we all enjoy." Gallagher said. "But don't let the celebration turn to tragedy. If you're buying fireworks to celebrate, remember that if it launch- es or explodes, it is illegal in Florida." Gallagher encouraged Floridians to instead attend a professional fire- works display or enjoy any of the hun- dreds of legal sparklers listed on the State Fire Marshal's web site at www.fldfs.cdm/sfm. Illegal fireworks include shells and mortars, multiple tube devices, Roman candles, rockets and fire- crackers. Floridians should not sign-' "waivers" in order to purchase fire-" works. Signing a waiver will not clear, you of responsibility should you be caught using them, and using fire- works illegally is a first-degree mis- demeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 tine. Even if you are using legal sparklers there is still a risk of injury When lit, some sparklers can reach temperatures between 1,300 and 1,800 degrees, at least 200 degrees hotter than a standard butane lighter. Illegal fireworks aren't the only fire hazard facing Floridians looking to celebrate this weekend. Gallagher said grills and campfires also can pose real risks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that each year about 30 people die and 100 people Just hang up to avoid prescription drug benefit scams More news from the new Medicare law the Medicare Modernization, Improvement and "Prescription Drug Act of 2003 (MMA) and how it will affect your life: As I have written many _ times, this incomplete and continuously rewritten law only dribbles more evidence showing that it will not improve your lifestyle. In fact, with Part D, the prescription drug "benefit," it is now indicat- ed that MMA will cost D Medicare beneficiaries Ro some 35 percent of their Social Security income. So What's new this week? Scams: As I have previously indicated, along with the new prescription drug act, scammers already are in business to steal from Medicare beneficiaries. Unfortunately, these individuals already have targeted Medicare ben- eficiaries who are most in need. Two government agencies are mail- ing some 20 million beneficiaries to see if they qualify for a generous dis- count benefit By the way, it is my belief that this prescription drug benefit should have been offered to this group of beneficiaries. Of course, it is, and will be, actuarially unbalanced: There are injured as a result of charcoal and gas grill fires, explosions and misuse. Many of these fires and explosions occur when consumers first use a grill that has been left idle for a period of time or just after refilling and reat- taching the grill's gas container. Meanwhile, campers can suffer serious and fatal burn injuries if they use candles, portable stoves, ciga- rettes, lanterns, or matches around camping tents and sleeping bags. Sparks can also blow from a nearby campfire and ignite a tent or sleeping bag.. Gallagher advises Floridians to fol- low these precautions to celebrate safely: Sparklers Use sparklers and other legal nov- elties ona flat, hard surface. Do not light them on grass. Use sparklers- in an open area. Keep children and pets at least 30 feet away from all ignited sparklers.' Light only one item at a time and never attempt to re-light a "dud." Don't use any unwrapped items or items that may have been tampered with. Keep a fire extinguisher or water hose on-hand for emergencies. It's a good idea to drop used sparklers in a bucket of water. Grills Check the tubes that lead into the burner for any blockage from insects, 'spiders, or food grease. Use a pipe cleaner or wire to clear blockage. Check for gas leaks, following the manufacturer's instructions, if you smell gas or when you reconnect the grill to the LP gas container If you detect a leak, immediately turn off will be so many' mistakes on these applications that government bureau- crats will have to phone these benefi- ciaries, and this is where the scam- mers once again will enter and dis- rupt the most deserving elderly. So far, more than 14 states have indicated cases of Part D and senior fraud, and the program is just taxiing, and hardly airborne. Members of the govern- ment who are just trying to help you will never ask you for your Medicare or Social Security number, bank account or checking AN account numbers.i So, if HAN you should receive such a telephone call, don't give it In fact, hang up. *Appeals It is another great tragedy that next week MMA will transfer Medicare appeals that -require judicial inter- pretation, from the more than 140 Social Security to offices to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS will have four offices that will hear difficult cases - Arlington, Va.; Cleveland, Ohio; Irvine, Calif.; and Miami, Fla. This is, without question, one of the most egregious parts of MMA; it is, indeed, insulting to our good folks who are enrolled in Medicare. Let us consider: Before this new law, almost 70 percent of such cases were settled on behalf of the the gas and don't attempt to light the grill until the leak is fixed. Check grill hoses for cracking, brit- tleness, holes, leaks or sharp bends. Move gas hoses as far away as pos- sible from hot surfaces and dripping hot grease. If you can't move the hoses, install a heat shield to protect them. Never use a grill indoors. Use the grill at least 10 feet away from your house or any building. Never burn charcoal inside. of homes, vehicles, tents, or campers. Charcoal should never be used indoors, even if ventilation is provid- ed. Camping Check cooking, heating and lighting equipment to make sure it is in good repair. Read instructions carefully and obey any warning labels. Use flame-retardant tents and sleeping bags. Keep tents and sleep- ing bags away from all flame sources. Never bring stove, lantern or can- dles inside the tent Tell youngsters afraid of the dark to keep a flashlight handy and not to use candles. Place stoves and campfires away from the tent Extinguish all fires before going to sleep. Make sure that the stove, heater or lantern is stable and will not topple while it is being filled or during use. Use caution when storing or trans- porting fuel. Some stoves require that the reservoir be emptied to avoid leakage while carrying. Use safety cans to transport fuel. NOTE: Gallagher also reminds Floridians to check the batteries in their smoke detectors. Medicare beneficiary. Also, more than 5 million of Medicare's 44 mil- lion beneficiaries are older than 85. Allow us to consider that the precept of this law will eventually have some 50 adjudicators from these four cities to handle the complaints that may come from any of the 44 million Medicare beneficiaries. If one decides to appeal to an administrative law judge, it will be done via videoconferencing. By the way, are administrative law judges real judges? No. Videoconferencing? I have been blessed that, during the course of years, I have successfully (perhaps some would not agree) worked within all forms of media-television, radio, public speaking, teaching, and, I think, writing. However, I have witnessed some of my television and radio guests fall apart once realizing that they were facing a camera or speaking into a microphone, and I am speaking about members of the academic world, and, yes, those running for public office. So, now we put 90-year-olds in front of a video cam and make believe that they have a fair chance. Hogwash! This is absolutely dis- graceful, as is MMA. Keep my green tea warm, and I will talk to you next week Send questions and comments to "Senior Advocate," 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal River FL 34429 or e-mail: danrohan@atlantic.net The opinion page of the Sumter County Times is provided for readers and columnists to express their views and may cover any topic. Opinions on local issues are typically given priority. The views inlthe letters to the editor or those presented by our columnists are not necessarily those of this newspaper. We invite all opinions, but we reserve the right to edit all submissions or refuse any letter not considered in good taste or of inappropriate length. There may be a delay in printing a letter due to space limitations or research requirements. The writer's name, phone number and address must be included with a submitted letter, although phone numbers and addresses will not be printed. Send your letters to: The Sumter County Times, 204 E. McCollum Ave., Bushnell, Fla., 33513. Please limit letters to 300 words. 4b Gumas V"Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" N & Another VOICE Gallagher urges Floridians to celebrate safely on July 4 Senior ADVOCATE Just hang up to avoid prescription drug benefit scams I J Wildwood makes plans for repaving roads AMANDA MIMS Staff Writer Before October, two streets in the city of Wildwood will be repaved, according to Public Works Director Gene Kornegay. A total of approximately one mile will be repaved on Woodlane Meadows and Gamble Street, the latter of which will need to be milled down before it's repaved, according to a memo from Kornegay to City Manager Jim Stevens. The two roads are the most in need of repair, and in some areas of Woodlane Meadows, the asphalt has reached a thickness of only one-quarter to one-half inch, the memo states. The subject was brought up at a regular Wildwood City' Commission meeting on Monday, June 27, when com- missioners decided to approve the roadwork "Every time we have rain, we have potholes," Kornegay said. The city has $40,000 budget- ed for the work, which is approximately what the repaving will cost. The esti- mate includes $3,000 Kornegay said the city will save by generating 175 tons of milled asphalt in the milling process. Kornegay said many Wildwood streets are in need of work, and the department will perform the road mainte- nance as the budget allows. In other business, the com- mission received the first com- plaint at a city meeting about police user fees, which were implemented this month. City utility customers have an extra charge of $5 on their bills this time, a move by the city to acquire funding for offi- cer positions at the police department. Kathy Ritchie asked why the commission chose such a high amount "That's a lot of money to some of us." Mayor Ed Wolf said he esti' mates 50 to 60 percent of resist dents don't pay taxes toward police in part because of a $25,000 homestead exemption} "We had to come up witl some way to raise money to hire additional police offir- cers," Wolf told her. "We'vd . thought about you all along." Photo by Terry Parr Gladys Ellis, 80, of Wildwood was killed Tuesday afternoon when she attempted to make a left turn onto State Road 44 and traveled south into the westbound lanes of State Road 44 and into the path of a 1983 Ford Bronco.The front of the Bronco, driven by 28-year-old Charles Ward of Leesburg, collided with the left side of Ellis's 1996 Lincoln.Ward was travelling with two chil- - dren when the collision occurred and all three received minor injuries. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, Ellis was at fault and no charges were filed. Sign-up for crop program set Christina Senuick, 5, learns the proper techniques to handle a bunny. 4-H sponsors day camp ROBIN EDDINS Times Correspondent "All About Animals" was the theme of last week's day camp sponsored bythe 4H. From proper hand-wash- ing techniques, milking cowl ,and learning about the differ- .1?t cu.ts-ofprrk the children who attended the camp learned quite a bit about a lot of things. The children were present- ed with information on the differences between dairy and beef cattle, were intro- duced to a three-legged don- key and learned just how' good Taz. a Bushnell Police Dog, is at locating drugs and animals, the differences people. between animals and even .Drugs were hidden in a how\ to make ice cream. vehicle and Taz was able to The attendees learned the find them through an unfa- connections between what miliar.vehicle, a sealed PVC they eat and how it gets to pipe and a plastic bag. their table. Taz also demonstrated how Kala Thompson, .10 of he could locate someone '-WilbOw Creek said. "It was my from just-a scent track. favorite time. Beth Gearhart of Bay Lake I enjoyed seeing the ani- Beef and Swine 4H brought mals and learning about rabbits for a hands on them and now I know a boy demonstration. bunny is called a buck." Linda Burt spent the entire Garrett Reddish. 11 of week assisting the children Beville's Corner couldn't on their travels in and decide what part was his through the animal kingdom, favorite. "It's all my favorite. She helped them learn It was all so much fun. I hope about the different types of I can come next year." Coral Knight, 11, of Bushnell spends some time drawing says. "It is one of the coolest camps I've ever been to!" Eligible producers may sign- up for the Crop Disaster Program (CDP), a program that authorizes crop loss assistance for producers who suffered 2003 or 2004 and certain 2005 crop losses from damaging weather announced Laura Langford, county executive director of the, Sumter/Citrus Farm Service Agency. Sign-up began March 14. The closing date for this sign-up will be announced at a later date. "We arp pleased to be able to provide these benefits to pro- ducers as quickly as possible," Langford said. "Drought, floods and hurricanes are unpre- dictable weather events that put farmers and ranchers at risk in producing a dependable and affordable national food supply." Eligibility for CDP is similar to that of the 2001-2002 Crop Disaster Program. Producers suffering a greater than 35-per- cent production loss and/or more than a 20-percent quality loss are eligible. The payment rate for CDP has been increased to 65 per- cent of the established com- modity price for insured crops and noninsured crops, and 60 percent of the price for unin- sured commodities. Previous disaster assistance provided payments of 50 per- cent of the established com- modity price for insured and. non-insurable crops and 45 percent for uninsured crops. The payment limit is $80,000 per person for all 2003.20042005 CDP payments. Losses on grass seed and hay are eligible. Producers may apply for ,CDP for any crops that are eli- gible for coverage under the Federal Crop Insurance or the Noninsured Assistance Program. This program results from Congressional passage last October of the Military Construction Appropriatiori and Emergency Hurricant Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2005 (the Act). As part of the CDP imple- mentation process, USDA has prepared a fact sheet that con- tains information about the disaster assistance programs. For more information on these issues, visit USDA's website at http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov/ 1 In an effort to better serve you, it is mandatory that yotl call the Sumter'Citrus FSS Office at 352-793-2651 or visit the office located at 411 N West Street, Bushnell, for an appointment prior to -filing your application., r ~... '> 121 Belt Avenue Bushnell, FL 33513 - (Next to Dollar General) VIsA 569-0171 POWERFUL SAVINGS. 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Survivors include his wife, LaVerne Fort of St. Catherine; son, Larry (Barbara) Fort of Bushnell; daughter, Nancey Roberts of Bushnell; seven grandchil- dren; six great-grandchil- dren; and a brother, Bobby A. .Fort of Webster. Services were held June 28 at Purcell Funeral Home Chapel, Bushnell, with Rev. -Ed Button officiating. Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell, ;handled. the arrangements. Margaret E. Glenn, 91, homemaker Margaret E. Glenn, 91, of Wildwood, died Monday, ;June 27, 2005. She was born ,in East Liverpool, Ohio, and moved to Wildwood in 1945. Mrs. Glenn was a home- imaker and a member of the Wildwood Church of Christ She was the loving mother of Jimmy (Reida) Glenn of :Oxford; Joan Strickland of Oxford, Flossie Sands of Wildwood, Peggy Murphy of Wildwood, Marilyn (Fred) French of Wildwood; 12 grandchildren; 24 great- grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held 'June 29 at Banks/Page-Theus 'Funeral Home with Mr. Charlie Boddy officiating. 'Burial followed at Hillcrest 'Memory Gardens, Leesburg. 'Banks/Page-Theus: Funeral Home, Wildwood, handled rthe arrangements: -- : r - Patricia G. Hull, 71, homemaker Patricia "Pat" Graham Hull, 71, of Spring Hill. died Tuesday, June 21.2005, at her home. Born in Istachatta., she was a lifelong resident of Brooksville. Mrs. Hull was a homemak- ;er. substitute teacher for .Hernando County School 'System. Realtor, volunteer at :Watson Clinic in Lakeland, :graduated from Hernando ;High School in 1951 and also was a graduate of St. Pete :Junior College. She was a ,member of the Junior 'Service League. Beta Sigma Phi, a former member of the First Baptist Church of I Brooksville and member of First Baptist Church of Polk City.1 Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, John Ed and Sarah Hull of Spring Hill; daughter and son-in- law, Brentcie and Norm Cartwright of Brooksville; daughter-in-law Shelly Hull of Fort Myers; sisters and brothers in law, Oma Lee and Clark Vance of Brooksville and Carol and Udell Hall of Webster; and nine grandchil- dren. Funeral services were con- ducted June 25 at First Baptist Church of Brooksville. Interment was at the New Hope United Methodist Cemetery in Istachatta. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions may be made to the Hospice of your choice. Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel, handled the arrangements. Inza Nichols, 91, homemaker Inza Nichols, 91, of Jacksonville, died Monday, June 20,2005, in Jacksonville. She was a former resident of Lake Panasoffkee. Mrs. Nichols was a home- maker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a son, Oscar E. Nichols of Jacksonville; daughter, Penny Nichols of Jacksonville; stepdaughter. Gladys Morris of Riverview, Fla.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held July 23 at Evergreen Cemetery, Bushnell, with Pastor Randy Harris officiat- ing. Purcell Funeral Home. Bushnell, handled the arrangements. Raymond Spinello, 54, furniture tech Raymond Michael Spinello. 54. of Bushnell. died Monday, June 20, 2005, in Dade City He was born in Bronx, N.Y. Mr. Spinello worked as a furniture technician. He w\as a U.S. Marine serving during the Vietnam era. Survivors include his wife, Virginia: three daughters, Marianne. Bridget. 'Eiabeth; son. Joseph; moth- er, Louise Spinello of New Fairfield, Conn.: sister. Laura Spinello of Danbury, Conn.; brother. Steven Spinello. Purcell Funeral Home. Bushnell, handled the arrangements. Hargis C. Tolson, 75 Hargis Cletus Tolson, 75, of Webster, died Wednesday, June 15, 2005. in Tampa. He was born in Mt. Sterling. Ky. MI: Tolson was an Air Sevn Lae une Condsfo ve 0 ers. * II *gjil. Force veteran and a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Panasoffkee. Survivors include two sons, William Mayo Tolson of Ft McCoy, Fla., and Robert Cletus Tolson I of Lake Helen, Fla.; two daughters, Norma Faye Crabb and Frances D. Tolson-Moss, both of Webster; brother, Ned Tolson of Carlisle, Ky.; six grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; three sister- in-laws, Rena, Edith and Fern; numerous nieces and nephews. Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell, handled the arrangements. Donald K. Vore, 64, carpenter Donald K. Vore, 64, of Croom-a-Coochee, died Saturday, June 18, 2005, at his residence. A native of Pontiac, Mich., he moved to Florida in 1967 .from there. Mr. Vore was a Self- employed carpenter in Florida until 1993. He was Baptist by faith. Survivors include a daugh- ter, Carol Choppy of Croom-a- Coochee; three, brothers, Jerry Vore of Spring Hill, Clellan Vore of Tampa and Oliver Gibbs of Land 0' Lakes; sister, Lin Tuohimaa of Beulah, Mich.; two grand- children; five great-grand- children and several nieces and nephews. National Cremation Society, Brooksville. Dorothy J. White, 61, manager Dorothy Jean White, 61, of Lake Panasoffkee, died Friday, June 24, 2005, in Lake Panasoffkee. A native of Barney, Ga., she had been a resident of Sumter County since 1976, formerly of Clearwater. Mrs. White was a manager in the restaurant industry. She was a life member of the DAV and VFW Auxiliary She was Baptist Survivors include her hus- band, Charles F; two sons, Jody Brown of Newton, N.C. and Jason Brown of Lake Panasoffkee; two stepsons, Charles F White of Corbin, Ky., and William White of Valrico, Ky.; two daughters, Ella St Pierre and Jeanie Jessee, both of Leesburg; stepdaughter, Carol Brezeinski of Traverse City, Mich.; 22 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Edward Haisten of Ocala; sister, Linda Cooper of Lake Panasoffkee; and step- mother, Lillie Haisten of Oxford. Services were held June 29 at Purcell Funeral Home Chapel, Bushnell, with Rev. Don Manley officiating. Interment at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Purcell .Funeral Home, Bushnell, handled the arrangements. Swnter OBITUARIES q~4MJI4 F RCELL %'. oh S intb, ce /960 FUNERAL HOME Family Owned J. Lane Purcell L Owner John D. Purcell Founder 793-4531 G-YOU ARE INVITED TO I0OD AND COUNTRY DAY SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH WEBSTER, FLORIDA i (Located 2 miles North of Webster on Highway 471) '2 -IA P ATROI Class set The Withlacoochee Tech- nical Institute is now accept- ing applications for the Commercial Vehicle Driving Program. Applications can be picked up in Student Services. Class will meet Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for nine weeks. Students will have six weeks of classroom training, range, city and high- way driving. The final three weeks are spent accumulat- ing a minimum of 1,000 miles, with 20 percent of night driv- ing on a variety of roads and conditions. Class hours will fluctuate during this portion of training. The next class is scheduled to start on July 26; The total cost of tuition, supplies, books, and lab fees is approximately $1,560, Financial assistance is avail- able through W.I.A (Workforce Investment Act) for students who quality. For more information, con- tact Student Services at 3527 726-2430. F PRAYE FOR 9- OUR NATION! SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005, PAGE 7 - Grace NOIES - C/ha CALENDAR - f you look past their scars and missing teeth, their haunting eyes and the labels they bear, they are pret- ty women. But not in the high- priced Julia Roberts call girl meets rich, benevolent Richard Gere "Pretty Woman" Cinderella story way. Their pretti- ness comes from their stories of how they're learning to trade the beauty of Jesus for the ashes of their tragic lives. - A few weeks ago I visited Heaven's Garden, a residen- tial ministry in NAN Daytona run by KENI Aida Rosa, an amazing self-sacri- ficing woman whom God is using to rescue prostitutes from the street She even has a name for one,,of the min- istry's rescue techniques: the Jesus jump. Much like a SWAT team sting, Aida will drive her van up next to her target and stop. Next, someone else will jump out of the van, call the woman's name, hand her a ministry pamphlet and say, "Call when you're ready" Aida said not all call, and some might wait months to do so, but none throw the pam- phlet on the ground. When they do call, Aida asks three questions: "Are you tired?" "Are you ready to come home?" and "When can you come?" She usually picks the woman up directly from jail; she's learned that if she does- n't do it then, the woman will go immediately back to the street. Of the six women I met at the Garden, there's only space to write about one. Tall, pretty despite a scar across her face with wavy blond hair and a nice smile, Jennifer is the youngest of eight children. Raped by.her father, then by o waywan her brothers. Sold drugs at age 12, began using cocaine at 14. She came home one day to discover her, 19-year-old brother's body he had blown his brains out Jennifer has four little girls somewhere, all fathered by four dif- ferent men. She was married twice, to "good men," she said, "but I beat them down." She said she has deep- seated aggression. She had been pros- tituting for five years. "I'm a slut, no ICY good, pretty, cute NEDY and poor," she said of the messages she received -growing up. She's been in and out of jail. Once she received a letter while in jail that said, "Dear Mom. My name is Katie. Do* you remember me?" After smoking cocaine, she ended up in the hospital for seven weeks with a collapsed lung; no one even called to see if she was OK. A phlebotomist asked what she would do when she got well and she remembered being "Jesus jumped" and thought she would go to Heaven's Garden. She did, but not before she went to jail one last time. She said meeting Aida and walking into the Garden was like "bumping your head into goodness." Only three days into the program when I met, her, she said she felt higher and freer than she had ever felt She wants to be a nurse. She wants to earn a doctorate. She wants to go back on the streets and do free HIV screenings for the prostitutes still out there. She wants to go to Africa and work with AIDS victims. But first she needs to get whole and well. She said she begs Jesus, "I've given this to you don't let me take this back!" Garden gives home As I satat a table with Jennifer and the others and ate pizza and laughed with them, I thought about how each one had started life with such promise, that each was somebody's daughter or sister or mother. What impressed me most was how they were learning to let go of blame and' anger and resentment. "What's past is past; you can't change it; you just go on," said Lori, who had been raped repeatedly by her father and who had been working the street for 25 years. At 41, Lori is training to be a nail tech. She's never had a "real job" before, she said. This is her third time at Heaven's Garden. She prays that she'll never go back to the streets. Aida said the pull of the street is strong, but that God is stronger Still, it's a battle, and Aida is battle-weary. She's been doing this 24/7 for 21 months straight without a day oi.. She sleeps on a couch in her office. She lives by faith. Fifty-nine women have passed through Heaven's Garden so far, but there are thousands more out on the streets, hooked on drugs, turn- ing tricks to support their habits. But God is able, willing and able to rescue all who are tired, all who are willing to come home. Next time you see a woman selling herself, pray for her, won't you? And pray that God will raise up an army ofAidas. willing to show them .the way For more informa- tion, visit www.heavensgar- den.org. Nancy Kennedy, is the author of "Move Over, Victoria I Know the Real Secret," "When Perfect Isn't Enough" and her latest books, "Between Two Loves" and, "Praying With Women of the Bible." She can be reached at 1-352-563-5660. Monday through Thursday, or via e- mail at: nkennedyCa.sctnews.com. ,, curves.com Y COMING'SOO TO: S WILDWOOD, FL JULY 5TH ; 748-2838 : 848 S. Main St. Wildwood, FL 34785, We can help at Curves. And now there's one in your neighborhood. CuIes is thirty-minute fitness, commonsense weight loss and the support you need to do both. Call us today and discover what over 4 million women already know: that at Curv', your dreams ate our goa OvThe p9,0 t cais worldu.et'. Over 9,000 locations worldwide. Jlly 4th celebraUOII Let's Celebrate Our July 4th 11 amn-4pm b CronsrOCT^conwzCectUOYtL# Ch -CdV (Across From Hardees; Next to 1-75 In Lake Panasoffkee) Fun For the Whole Family iC roOd sdto o Vocation Bible School Kick-off & Activities Fr ,relormaon, Call "3-28 ' C'r,,,pm.d. c & w LA is in 4mucldanlo, "hh rt Soiuhwn Bapia Cofeulan 6 n, -1TEER CoVUI7y RIDE THE TRANSIT AND HAVE A... MOV ING EXPERIENCE PORKY SEZ: GAIN THE FREEDOM TO TRAVEL WHENEVER YOU WANT TO 0O. SUMMER TRANSIT WILL GET YOU THERE! CALL FOR RESERVATIONS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. TO 2:00 RM. PERSONALIZED DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE AND SHUTTLE ROUTES WE DO OUR SEST, TO TO THE BEST JOB FOR YOU! 56S-MOVE (66S3) A SERVICE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY FOURTH! IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY, THE SUMTER COUNTY TRANSIT OFFICE WILL SE CLOSED JULY 4, 2005. SR IT LONERS July 4 Celebration for the whole family Come to the July 4 Celebration on July 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be fun for the whole family with music, games, food, VBS Kick-off, and more. This event will take place at the Crossroads Connection Church, across from Hardees, next to 1-75, Lake Panasoffkee. For more infor- mation, call 793-2854. Vacation Bible School road trip Come to the kick-off on July 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Ramblin' Road Trip Vacation Bible School pro- gram to be held from July 5 to 8, from 6 to 9 p.m., for grades K-12. The Vacation Bible School will take place at the Crossroads Connection Church, across from Hardees, next to 1-75, Lake Panasoffkee. For more infor- mation, call 793-2854. Concert to be held at First Baptist Everyone is invited to hear the Darrell Ritchie Concert on Sunday, July 10, at 10:30 a.m. at the. First Baptist Church, 125 W. Anderson Ave., Bushnell. The coordinator is Rickey Taylor, minister of Music and Education. A love offering will be taken. For more information, call the church office at 793-4612. Docudrama presentation Kirk and Patti Lytle will be at Wildwood Assembly of God to present a docudrama .from Christian history. They will be here Sunday, July 10, at 10:45 a.m. For more information, call 748-1022 or 748-7098 after 4 p.m. and on weekends. Study and Worship times to'change First United Methodist- Church announces a change in their study and worship times for the months of June through August of 2005., Beginning June 5. the Sunday school will begin at 9 a.m. Morning worship will It's your turn to change your life in 30 minutes. n]. I d. -, -.1.1i flm a ! follow at 10 a.m. The Cub Scouts will contin- ue to meet on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and the Wednesday evening Disciples' Dialogue will maintain its 6:30 p.m. program. If you have questions or need directions, please call the church office Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until noon at 352-793-3221. Vacation Bible school at Circle G . Come and enjoy the fun at the Circle G Ranch where God is at the center and the love never ends. Be a part of the adventure at the Circle G. Ranch Vacation Bible School at Lake Panasoffkee United Methodist Church, July 25 to July 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. Come and ask, seek and knock on the door to a deeper relationship with God. Each adventure is filled with a pow- erful Bible story and fun crafts, games and music, and much more. Lasso some fun with your friends at the Circle G Ranch. For information, call 793-3438. Free school supplies Get your year off to a great start with the "3rd Annual Back To School Fair" to be held Saturday, Aug. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be free school supplies, food and games. This event will take place at the Wildwood United Methodist Church, 200 Mason Street, Wildwood. For more information call 748- 1275. 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 infor- mation, call the church office at 352-793-3438. Alzheimer, care On the fourth Wednesday each month the Lake Panasoffkee United Methodist Church will be hosting an Alzheimer's Caregiver support group at 1 p.m. All are welcome. Please call the church office for more information at 352-793-3438. 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 recy- cled newspapers to fund global ministries opportuni- ties. The bin is for newspa- pers only. For more information, call the church office at 793-3221. Singles Bible Study Group The Singles Bible Study Group will hold meetings every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church 'in Lake Panasoffkee on Hwy. 470. Mission House open to public Greater Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church of 4319 Lime Street, Coleman, Mission House- will be open to the public every Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. providing cloth- ing and food. For information, call 352/7484990 (office). Weekly Prayer and Bible study A weekly prayer time and Bible study will be held every Wednesday, from noon until 1 p.m., at 7122 C.R. 609A, Bushnell. For further information please call 352- 793-7720 or 352-569-0183. There will be refreshments and drinks or bring a sack lunch., Please come and bring a friend. 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. PAGE 8, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005 Dro e, reel in your school supplies BRENDA LOCKLEAR Staff Writer How would you like to drop a fishing line and reel in some school supplies? Sound like a fishing tale? No doubt about it, it cer- tainly is. But this tale is worth telling because it's the absolute, real, honest-to- goodness unvarnished truth. Thanks to a three-year-old program sponsored by the Wildwood United Methodist Church, kids from Wildwood are casting a line and pulling out just what they need to start the school year. Called a "Back to School Fair," the event is slated from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6. M a r i 1 y n Thanks t Holloman, the year-old pastor's wife, osor said the church sponsor began hosting Wildwoo the fair after a Methodis group of women kids in the church were decorat- Wildw ing the church casting a for an event. They were talk- pulling ing about school what the and the numer- start th ous demands families must ye, meet at- the beginning of each school year. "It's just tough to do every- thing that you need to do for your children. Working fami- lies may not qualify for assis- tance in some venues, yet it's still difficult to get it all done," Holloman said, citing the purchase of new clothes, new shoes, school supplies and the added dues for vari- ous activities. Church members began looking for some way to alle- viate just one part of that stress for the parents, while providing a fun environment for the kids and putting a pos- itive spin on the upcoming school year. They also want to let the children know that people outside their own family are concerned about them. "From the first, it was tremendous," she said, point- ing out that they heard from teachers who said they'd never before seen a year when every child had a paper and pencil on the first day of school. She said other agencies provide backpacks for kids, but in some cases, those items can't be distributed for about a month, because they need information. "We don't require anything - we don't ask any question, e ( 3t 1 e other than what grade are you going to be in this fall," she said. The fair fun will include refreshments and additional information. "We have supplies by grade level for k-5," she said, adding that they will have some pre-k and middle and high school basics.: School supplies will be off of the Sumter County list for those grade levels and any- body's welcome to come, it doesn't matter what school they attend, she said. "Last year we gave out bags of supplies to over 500 chil- dren." As for the fair, Holloman said, "Kids generally have a good time when they come." The fun o a three- includes other program carnival-like ?d by the games, where the prizes are d United the various t Church, school supplies. from Children are asked what )od are grade they're line and going to be and out just. they're given a Scolor-coded y need to nametag, so the School coordinators ,r. and volunteers know what grade level sup- plies to give them. They also get a plastic bag with a handle to put every- thing in. They even offer other information. This year, a rep- resentative from United Way will be on hand to provide information to parents about services that are available. Representatives from both the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts will be there to pro- vide information about scout- ing and they're also hoping to have a representative from the school board system. "We have a tremendously generous group of people here," she said of church members. They collect money from members of the congregation and have merchants that who give them deep discounts on the things, she said. The church puts in over $2,000 a year, along with some donated goods and donations made by the New Covenant United Methodist Church in the Villages. "We budget for it and plan for it." Coordinators for the event are sisters Patrice and Suzanne Palmer. For more information about the event, call the church at 748-1275. Photo courtesy Wildwood United Methodist Church The fun at the fair includes face painting, games and good food and residents still have time to attend. The fair is slated for Saturday, Aug. 6. Kids from previous years' events are shown here, having a great time. Photo courtesy Wildwood United Methodist Church The Back to School Fair at Wildwood United Methodist Church is fun, filling and more. The fair includes refreshments, informa- tion and school supplies. It's slated for Saturday. Aug. 6. The kids were on hand two years ago for the fun. 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Feeder steers and heifers: Steady. Supply and deniand were moderate. Feeder steers and heifers: under 600 lbs 73 percent, (42 percent steers, 31 percent heif- ers).over 600 Ibs. 1 percent (1 percent steers, heifers). Slaughter cows and bulls: 20 percent. NOTICE:The Sumter County Livestock Market will be closedTuesday : 6 percent. July 5 in observance of the 4th of July holiday.The next cattle sale Replacement cows: 6 percent, will be held on Tuesday July 12 2005. Feeder Steers and Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 385-395 390 125.00-138.00 133.06 Avg Price WltRange AvgWI P .. .,,,0 AvgPrice 403-442 418 112.00-124.00 118.74 60.00 191 191 I."' 215.00 450-495 482 113.00-125.00 119.53 60.26 205-235 218 180.00-182.00 180.66 517-540 523 103.00-105.00 103,52 67,02 High Dressing 260-295; 272 167.00-180.00 170.66 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2-3 61.83 304-340 313 144.00-158.00 145.88 WtRange AvgWI F..- ,,,. 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Root beer was also avail- able for an ice cream float if one so desired. After the ice cream was happily and quickly devoured, the leaders took the boys and a few siblings and parents as well outside for some good old fashioned games. A dozen eggs got completely *scrambled as they were tossed back and forth in one game or run back and forth on spoons in a relay race and miraculously about 5 survived the ordeal. Many were cooled off from the summer heat when water balloons from the tossing game went errant from their intended targets. On July 26 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Wildwood United Methodist Church, Pack 306 will sponsor an Escape School. An instructor will provide information to the children about the dangers of strangers and teach the children on ways to be aware of their envi- ronment, how to avoid dan- gerous situations and what to do should someone attempt to do something to them. More information is avail- able by contacting 352-330- 6058. Chase Davis (1) Jimbo Eddins (c) and Daniel Schreiner (r) join in the Ice Cream Social fun. Bushnell High School Class of 1943 celebrates reunion The reunion was held on May 20 at Continental The Bushnell High School Class of 1943 celebrated its 62nd reunion on May 20 at Continental Country Club in Wildwood. A patriotic theme was carried out in decorations, program and entertainment Upon arrival, the ladies were presented with patriotic fans and the men with flag lapel buttons. The meeting began with the pledge to the flag, followed by the group singing "God Bless America." Classinates who served in World War II gave a brief talk about their tour of duty. Lighting of a white candle and a moment of silent prayer in memory of deceased classmates was observed. Class of 1943 celebrates reunion -Those attending are, left to right: Doris (Hunt) Branch, Freddie (Knight) Leigh, Nellie Beville, Howard Corbeau provided live musical entertainment after Marie (Mann) Edmondson, James and Dottie. 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The group, which has adopted the name Sumter County Honors John and Ethel Stephens, is comprised of elected officials, church lead- ers and business and commu- nity leaders, many of whom are former students and FFA members of John Stephens during his 23-year career as a teacher at South Sumter High School. Sumter County Sheriff Bill Farmer, who himself was a student and FFA member early in Stephens' career, said he is proud to be part of the effort because Sumter County has no finer citizens than the Stephens and few have ever done so much good, for so many people, for so many years, so unselfishly. "John Stephens inspired -me when he was a teacher, he inspired me when he was a County Commissioner and he contin- ues to inspire me as a family man, a church leader and as a close friend, Farmer said. He and Ethel are just plain good people and I believe Sumter County needs to tell them just how much they have meant to all of us." The 'group is kicking off a drive to raise $50,000 to fund the John and Ethel Stephens Student Enrichment Program. The endowment will create and permanently fund a scholarship in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication at the University of Florida in the Stephens' names. John Stephens is a graduate of the UF program. A dinner in celebration of the Stephens is also being planned, to be held Aug. 27, at the South Sumter High School gymnasium. Raised in Plant City, the Stephens came to Bushnell in 1957 in order for John Stephens to take a job teach- ing agriculture at what was then Bushnell High School, a job he held until 1980, when he was named vocational director for Sumter County Schools. It was midway during his 12 years as vocational director that he set his sights on political office. In 1986, Stephens was elected to the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners, where he served two terms before leaving office in 1994. Supervisor of Elections Karen Krauss, who was first elected to fill Stephens' vacancy on the County Commission, is also a member of the group, "When I was elected, Mr. Stephens took me under his wing and became a great mentor. He dedicated a lot of time and support to help me, even though we were not members of the same party. He and Mrs. Stephens are great friends," she said. Ethel Stephens worked a 36-year career at Sumter Electric Cooperative. Throughout her husband's teaching years, she was very instrumental in the success of the South Sumter FFA Chapter, volunteering hun- dreds of hours each year help- ing to keep it among the state' s elite programs. "South Sumter was the best, in the state. We won more chapter awards and had more winning teams, more individual award winners, more state officers and had more fun than any other school," said Mike Revels, whose own son, Brady, was recently elected State FFA President, as was his daughter Stacy, three years ago. The Stephens are also long- time active members of the First Baptist Church of Bushnell, where John Stephens continues to serve as a deacon. The group is asking citizens and businesses to join its efforts. Contributions can be mailed to PO. Box 272. Bushnell, FL 33513, and made payable to "UF Foundation - SHARE," with the notation "Stephens Scholarship" writ- ten on the check. All contribu- tors will receive a written acknowledgement of receipt for tax deduction purposes. UL oDUstmell. IA 11111 uunky wiuII a congenital deformity was brought into a rescue group in Central Massachusetts. The little donkey's front leg was useless and deformed and only half grown. The friendly little fellow was only a year and a half old, and had such a determined spir- it After several conversations, it was decided that the donkey should come to live with us in Florida where he could get the care and medical attention he desperately needed. Because he is a Sicilian donkey, we thought an Italian name would be appro- priate, so we named him Luigi. Originally, the rescue group was going to bring Luigi to us, but good intentions did not become a reality. So we had to come up with a plan. Daniel Hickey, employed by Prosthetics Research Specialists, Inc., and vet tech Heidi Marshall would drive a trailer we equipped specifically for Luigi's trip. Our thanks to Gary Woodard for his help in installing fans in the trailer to keep Luigi cool. The first planned trip, the last week of May, was cancelled because we did not have Luigi' s A mini donkey with a congenital deformity was brought into a rescue group. health record or negative coggins from the rescue group. Our sec- ond attempt in early June was a success. Thanks to Daniel and Heidi, Luigi's long trip to Florida was safe and comfortable. Within one week after his arrival, Ronnie Graves, owner of Equine Orthotics and Prosthetics, a division of Prosthetics Research Specialists, Inc. in Bushnell, had a prosthetic leg made for Luigi. It took Luigi about 20 minutes to learn to take his first steps. Soon he was walking the pasture and grazing with the goats. . . This past week, when we came home from work and went out to the barn, we were treated with a big surprise. Along with seeing the goats come running to greet us, there was Luigi, hee hawing and run- ning with his little prosthetic leg for all he was worth, to greet us! What a sight that was! We have learned that Luigi is going to need an operation, and then he will need a new prosthet- ic leg., We are all hoping he makes a speedy recovery, and we are looking forward to giving him an official welcome to Florida in the Bushnell Fall Festival parade. 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Food from 7 to 8 p.m.; dance to live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Casual dress - shorts okay; wear red, white and blue. Couples and singles invit- ed. This event will be sponsored by Sumter Singles located on Hwy. 470, % mile east of 1-75; go north at blinker light. For more information; call 352-424-1688. Monday, July 4 All Master Masons who are members of Lodges recognized by the Grand Lodge Of Florida Masons are invited to attend the Stated Communication of Villages Lodge #394 to be held at La Hacienda Center. The meeting will open at 2:30 p.m. You are encouraged to arrive at least 25 minutes prior to the opening of the meeting. Contact Paul Davidson at 352- 259-7544 for further details. Wednesday, July 6 The Alzheimer's Family Organization Monthly Support Group Meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at North Lake Presbyterian Church, 975 Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake. The public is invited. For more information, call Reva Walters at 352-259-0020. The Sumter County Fire Advisory Board will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. at the Sumter County Fire Rescue Fire Administration, 414 N. Lawrence St, Bushnell. For more information, call Sumter County Fire Rescue at 352-793-0212. Thursday, July 14 Showbiz Summer Variety Show features the "Southern Fried" Comedy of Johnny Roberts and Clearwater Connection performing a mix of country, bluegrass and western swing, at 7 p.m., at the Leesburg Community Building, 109 E. Dixie Avenue (Route 44). $7 at the door. For more information, call 352-568-0102. Thursday, July 21 The Alzheimer's Family Organization Monthly Support Group Meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at the Alterra Claire Bridge Cottage, 710 South Lake Street, Leesburg. Free respite care provided. The public is invited. For more information, call Bonnie Reidy at 352-728-6661. Saturday, Aug. 27 The Visual Arts Association of The Villages (VAA) and the Villages Recreation Department present the Summer Show at La Galleria of La Hacienda Recreation Center in The Villages. The show will open at 2 p.m. The show consists of original work in all media and is open to the public free of charge from 8:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. daily. All Central Florida art lovers are welcome and encouraged to experience the show. For more information, con- tact Edith O'Connor at 259-0893 or Sam Hoppe at 259-9442. . -j %W 41111- 1 Fred Dietz (seated) was named the state's Volunteer of the Year for the Florida Department of Corrections division of probation and parole. Dietz was presented with a plaque at monthly supervisors' meeting held in Bushnell on Wednesday, June 22, where he was congratulated by about 25 of his peers from Sumter, Marion, Lake, Citrus, and Hernando counties. Dietz worked for the Bushnell state Probation and Parole Office for 38 years and continues to volunteer. Besides his work with corrections, he also manages the program that brings Santa Claus to Sumter County every year and is president of the Sumter Booster Club., Bachmann, Patrick announce engagement M Joseph and Mrs. Sendra ist at the .Consortium of Bachmann of Bushnell and Philadelphia, Pa. She also Morrisville, Pa., proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Sondra I. Bachmann to Eric - Patrick of Newtown, Pa. The bride to be is a graduate of South Sumter High ,School. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree at Holy Patrick, I Family University, Philadelphia, Pa., and is now an early intervention special- earned the distiAction of being an ongoing member of the Dean's List at Holy Family University during 2000-2003. Patrick, a gradu- ate of Council Rock High School in Newtown, Pa., is the. son of Howard and Judy Patrick of Newtown, Pa., and is the owner of Coffee Co. of Torres Philadelphia. A July wedding is planned. Her sister, Jolin Bachmann, will preside as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids are Jeanne Domres of Brooksville, and Laura Painter, her niece, and Ellen Dorval, her soon-to-be sister- in-law of Pennsylvania. The flower girls are Emma and Sarah Dorval. Patrick's best man is Vernon Smith, longtime friend; groomsmen are Andy McConnel, Samuel L. Painter, Sandra's brother, and Mark Dorval, his brother-in-law. The 'ring bearer will be Samuel M. Painter, nephew of Sondra's. You are invited to Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of Bushnell Crafts, Music, Games & More. Food & Fun & Fellowship. Kids, Parents, Friends & Neighbors Exploring God's Word Together July l11th- 15th 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Pack your bags and get ready to cruise "Route 254" with Lifeways Ramblin Road Trip: Which Way Do Go?T UVBS. . This years kids will see natural wonders, big cities, theme parks, and more as they discover the choices they make daily affect their entire Journey. Show me! Teach me! 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Sumter Dixie Youth League holds fund-raising golf tournament ROBIN EDDINS Times Correspondent On June 18, 15 foursomes signed up and played for a fund-raising golf tournament held to benefit the Sumter ,Dixie Youth League .at the Shady Brook Golf Course. "We have an outstanding :quality of golfers present," said 'League President Larry :Swafford. * "It was a huge success!" said !Board Member Jennifer Peacock. "We plan on making it *an annual event" The $4,000 raised will help Stallion tryouts continue July 3 Last Saturday the Wild *Stallions held tryouts for the new semi-pro football team based in Webster. A variety of young men came from far and wide to test their mettle on the grid- iron. Final tryouts are scheduled tbr this Sunday. July 3 at 6 p.m. at the Kenny Dixon Sports Complex in Bushnell. Interested parties in trying out for the football team may contact Coach Sapp at 352- 457-6859. not only to purchase a pitching machine but also help in acquiring a batting cage and supply new helmets, bats and other equipment for the Webster based ball league. Top scorers were: First place: Gary Borders, David Mass, Brian Weddle, Darren Segrest Second Mike Winters, Tim Altman, Mike Howell, Franklin Dixon Third Robin Cox, Taylor Cox, Beau Cox, Stewart Carmichael Men's longest drive: Tim Altman, Ladies' longest drive: Taylor Cox Coach Mack Sapp demon- strates a play to Kevin Schmittling, 20 a quarter back hopeful of the Webster Wild Stallions. Mens closest to pin: Tom Swain Women's closest to pin: Taylor Cox In addition to the tourna- ment, funds were also raised from an auction that included a SECO golf putter and items autographed by Nick Faldo and a 50/50 raffle; $176 was raised from the purchase of Mulligans. Tournament organizer Horace Peacock said he was grateful to all the players as. well as the 32 sponsors that helped to make the tourna- ment a success for the Dixie League players in Webster. The Bushnell Minors All Star Team members are shown here (front row, left to right): Hayden Fields, Cameron Hayes, Bo Farmer, Reace Kinley, Zack Sullivan, Xavier Story, Jacob Brown; (second row, left to right): Kyle Dickerson, Trevor Cypret, Jared Lozano, Kenneth Maxwell, Devyn Jessmer, Austin Havens and (back row, left to right): coaches John Kinley, James "Gebo" Farmer. Tommy Lancaster. equine orthotics ~iIfSI Ru YurAd. Statew~ide I R :le i '110 2x2 Rates Statewide $1200 Regional or national Placement also available Regions: North. South. Central Total Circulation: 22 Million 2x4 Rates Statewide $2400 Regional placement also available Regions: North. 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Driveways, 'Patios Pool Decks Choose from many designs: trick, I I I tile, slate, or create your own Estimates Pi- PAGE 16, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005 -f TIDBITS Bring instruments and play your music Music, bluegrass, country and gospel jams bring your instrument and play at the Shady Brook Wayside Park, one mile north of Sumterville on Hwy. 301, every Saturday, beginning July 2, from 1 to 5 p.m. (except third Saturday, 1 to 4). Everyone is welcome; bring chairs. For more information, call Jim at 793-8353. Library Summer Reading Program The E.C. Rowell Public Library at 85 E. Central Avenue in Webster announces its Library Summer Reading Program, Reading Around Florida, which will begin on Saturday, July 9, from 10 until 11:30 a.m. and be held each Saturday after that on the 16th, 23rd and 30th of July at the same time. There will be an interesting and 'educational program each Saturday. Refreshments will be served. Those children attending will receive a free new book each week Turn your children on to reading during the summer doldrums, so you won't hear, "I'm bored, and there's noth- ing to do." Mark your calendars and plan on attending each week for fun. crafts, free books, refreshments and more. Call Judy Lee at 352-568-1600 for more information. Country and gospel music There will be music at the Community Building starting in July on second fourth and fifth Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Country and gospel music will be heard at Lake Panasoffkee Community Building across from Truck Stop on 470. Musicians by invitation only. Call 748-2628 for informa- tion. Respite Assistance Program AJzheimer's Family Organization is offering mone- tary reimbursement for respite costs through our Respite Assistance Program. Respite is essential for the caregivers of a dementia or Alzheimer's disease sufferer to help refresh and revive. The Alzheimer's Family Organization will also provide other national respite resources that can reimburse costs to caregivers. This free program is avail- able to all residents of Hernando, Citrus, Sumter and Lake counties caring for an individual with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Contact the Alzheimer's Family Organization main office for full details at 727-848-8888 or toll free at 888-496-8004. Haven of Lake & Sumter Counties, Haven is a non-profit organi- zation dedicated to serving victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Due to our non-profit status, we are entirely supported grants, and more importantly, the community. Currently, Haven is in need of volunteers at our administration building and at our shelters. Those that selflessly give of them- selves and their time are what makes our work possible. For information call (352) 787-5889. Dance at Lake Panasoffkee There will be dancing every first and third Friday, from 8 to 11 p.m., at the Lake Panasoffkee Community Building, C.R. 470. one block east of 1-75. '2 block north of blinker light across from Sunshine Truck Stop. Singles and couples are welcome. Life entertainment and finger foods appreciated. All ages welcome: sponsored by Sumter Singles. Call 352-424-1688 for more information. Public libraries Outreach Stations Sumter County Veterans Service Office will be setting up "Outreach Stations" in the public libraries through out the county Beginning on June 7. at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month a Veteran Services Officer will be at Lake Panasoffkee Library. The second Tuesday of each month we will be at Coleman Library. CASH NOW Ass FOR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS, on. ANNUITIES and INSURANCE PAYOUTS (800) 794-7310 J.,G. Wentworth means CASH NOW for Structured Settlements! so IN 0s 94- I : &*'a i a- he 6 *~- -. *-' ~ I I I AA Dr. A. LASER 5 0* *. .1 t 153 S. MAIN S' 94 (351 4 Leigh McBride, D M * SURGERY BOARDING **a HEALTH CARE 1 *** * PET SUPPLIESa*- WO W4-4SWs *wI The third Tuesday of each month we will be at Clark Maxwell Library in Sumterville. The fourth Tuesday of each month we will be Wildwood Library, and the last Friday of each month we will be at the E.C. Rowell Library in Webster. If you have any further questions please contact Sumter County Veterans Service Office at (352) 793- 0235. Summer reading program The Panasoffkee communi- ty Library will be having a Summer Reading Program. This program will be geared- for children, kindergarten through.third grade. It will be held Wednesday, July 6, 13, 20 and 27. at 10:30 a.m. l You need to pre-register at the library, 1500 C.RE 459. or by calling 793-8608. New 4-year-old Kindergarten Suimier Christian School will be starting a 4-year-old Kindergarten for the 2005-06 school year. EIirollment ris now being taken. ' The school is located in Sumterville. behind Thomas 4,Li ( I., -I r ~II I I I 'I I I Langley Medical Center. Call 793-2358 for information. Volunteers needed The Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network is looking for volun- teer drivers to transport veter- ans to the Gainesville VA Medical Center. Must have valid driver's license and insurance card, and be able to pass a VA phys- ical. For more information, con- tact Joe Flynn Jr. at 352-793-- 5023, or Bob Klien at 352-793- 5129. You do not have to be a veteran to drive. Cancer support group Meetings are on the second Monday of every month at Chuck's Odd cup'les: Caf' on West C-48 in Bushnell at 7 p.m. Refreshments are provided. SFor information, contact Lee Krauss, (352) 793-7704. History of Linden books for sale 6 ,;The Linden Cemetery Association reminds everyone otiour most recent books. Ties That Bind II, More About the Linden Cemetery and the Linden Cemetery Picnic. This is a companion to our first bopk. 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 photographs. 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, Terrytown; E.C. Rowell Public Library, Hayseed Cafe, Speckled Butterbean Restaurant and Webster Beauty Salon, all of Webster. Domestic violence support group meets Curious about what may constitute domestic abuse or concerned that you might be in a domestic violence rela- tionship? There's a women's support group from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights that meets at Bushnell Library. Pilot Club meets The, Pilot Club of Sumter County meets the first Thursday of the month at the American Legion Hall on Hwy. 44, Wildwood. Contact Maxine Cox at 748-0111 or Gwen Smith at 748-0074. - SUMTER COUNTY'S in - -I I yseed Cafe In Webster 599 N Market Blvd. a RE DIN / 352-568-8008 ,,.- ..- ".. -,. Continental Country Club Restaurant Now Managed by Little Bear. Formerly of Little Bear of The Guesthouse Inn. NEW LUNCH MENU FEATURING Corned Beef & Pastrami Brisket From Brooklyn South Philly Cheesesteak On An Amorosa Roll Dining Menu Featuring Gourmet 4-Star Food at 2-Star Prices! Catering Available 1" 1 FuUl Menu A liable Reser\nuns Greatlv Appreciated 352-748-0(050 I Tues., Wed. 8 Fri. 11 AM 9 PM KARAOKE I Thurs. 8 Sat. 11 AM 10 PM Thur. a Sat. 7 -10 PM COMING SOON SUNDAY BRUNCH! -Br i1 -^^ c Family Restaurant Mon. -Thurs. & Sat 7am to 8pm Fri. 7am to 9pm Sun. 8am to 3pm "Best Burgers in SCentral Florida & Much More" BREAKFAST DAILY LUNCH & DINNER SPECIAL SPECIALS $1.99 $5.99 Eggs, To st tvair' e"u s r aisawl & Free Coffee SGood Service...Great Food.i.Super PeopleG Good Service...Great Food...Super People DrveIn Sat- The a trei~n FRIDAY THRU THURSDAY 711-7 FRI. SAT. SUN. WED. THURS. 0 HRBIEl FULLY LOADED 8:50 PLUS PG03 BATMAN BEGINS 1.0:45 Closed Monday & Tuesday . COMING SOON: MR. AND MRS. SMITH BAD NEWS BEARS Questions? Please call Harold Spears 863-602-2979 i or Judy Crews 863-967-0842 NEWI Webslte joylandriveln.com AmSouth Bank collection site AmSouth Bank, 802 N. Main Street in Bushnell, is a proud collection site for school sup- plies for Sumter County kids. Please do not delay; drop off school supplies today. Florida Friendly Landscaping Series Wendel Martinkovic, Sumter County extension agent for residential horticul- ture, with selected guest speakers, is presenting a monthly landscaping series that will encompass every- thing you need to know to have the ideal Florida yard. The meetings are the sec- ond Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Lake Panasoffkee Recreation Center, West Wing meeting room. Topics to be covered, but not, limited to: right plant, right place; watering efficiently; mulching; composting; fertil- izing appropriately; managing yard pests; rain barrels, storm water runoff; wildlife, hum- mingbirds and butterflies; protecting the waterfront All materials and light refreshments included. Free to the public. Phone the Sumter County Extension Office to register at 352-793-2728. GUIDE TO - Out SBoJack's Potato Shack .- Under New Ownership Daily Homemade Specials Rib Nights Friday & Saturday nt (352)793-1002 Mon-Sat 7amn-8pm Center Hill, . ..., -.. .. s ^ .... ...... ,;, - Hidden Rivers Resort & The Dam Pub CHISTMAS IN 6 JULY i 0th Party LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Every Saturday Night 7 PM "itil" Pot Luck Every Last Sunday June 26TH A j't- i ~ J] 'Comng-Soon. Full, Uq New House Band, "Southern Comfort". ,'4 6CB36 -'0 , (ALL MUSICIANS WELCOME) 12PM -PM 4p l '-Paaso LA A A SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005, PAGE 17 OutdoO wid&.i ADAMS Going to a monthly TOOFAR meeting and being all alone HT ere a while back I received a phone call requesting that I attend a TOOFAR meeting scheduled for June at Lake Panasoffkee and speak to their group about the sit- S uation regarding Florida's natural | fresh water = resources. This is a fine group of some- where around 3,200 concerned citizens from most- JAMIE ly Citrus and Outdoo Sumter counties but .there are a heap of other good folks in the organization from all over Florida and the rest of the country for that matter sharing the same goal as I do. That is, my good friends, see- ing to it that our fresh water is safe and totally protected. I assured them that I would be there and wrote the date, time and place on my The TOOF calendar r. their relen Well, at least I were the n thought I had written every- shakers th thing down Wyson right. When replaced the date rolled around Withlacoo( I was at the L a k e Panasoffkee Elementary at 7 p.m. where the meeting was scheduled.' The trouble was that the school was locked up tighter than Cousin Jack's hatband and it was fast approaching 7 p.m. The first thing that went through my mind was I must have had the meeting place wrong and it was going to be held somewhere else but after I checked out the only other two places -in Panasoffkee that could host a meeting of that size I went back to the school. Still no cars were there and the gate was still locked up. Anyway, after hanging around for a while and dwelling on the situation I said, "to heck with it" and I decided i a that either I or the TOOFAR folks had the date all wrong and one -or the other of us was at the wrong place at _. the wrong time. When I got back to the house and Shug got home from her prayer ADAMS meeting, she asked r Writer with a grin, how my meeting went? I mumbled that there wasn't a meeting. She answered, "I know, it is tomorrow night" One of the men at church apparently is on the board of directors for TOOFAR and both he and Shug had themselves a good laugh at my expense. Well, the following night I went back and there really n was a meeting AR folks in and this time less quest sure nuff I covers and was at the right place at at got the the right time. g Dam I seriously into the considered doubling my chee River speaker's fee but I decided to let the good folks off, as my fee was nothing more than a good cup of coffee and some mighty fine homemade cookies anyhow. As mentioned, the folks who make up TOOFAR are, dedicated folks and have done a lot of good when it comes to being right in the middle of any fight with our government with regards to spearheading major efforts to get projects funded and taken care of that will in any way aid or assist our fresh water resources. In these days, in my opin- ion, this is the-number one Bridge crossing S.R. 48 near Wynn Haven on the Withlacoochee River. issue, above all that we face as a nation. Let's face it folks, without plenty of good clean fresh drinking water for today's and all future yet un-born generations, there won't be a nation or anything else here for that matter, to worry about. The TOOFAR folks in their relentless quest were the movers and shakers that got the Wysong Dam replaced into the Withlacoochee River and in my opinion it is doing a good job. For years I was strongly opposed to the original dam and thought it was doing more harm than good. Since that time however I have seen our beautiful Withlacoochee River dry completely up to the point where you could actually drive a vehicle right down its river bed. This was a horrible tragedy in my book and might have been prevented had not the danibeen ripped out. I was on the river patrolling the very same day that the TOOFAR meeting was held and I am here to tell you all that the river is in fine shape. In fact, I don't believe the water quality has been as good as it is right now in at least 40 years. Is the good water quality the results of the dam? I don't have that answer but I do know there is a lot of good clean flowing water in the river and that is sure better than seeing it dry up. I for one hope that this nat- ural treasure never goes dry again and with the right man- agement by those govern- ment officials in control of the river it should always have water in it. There are a bunch of proj- ects that the TOOFAR folks have pushed and the big ren- ovation project going on right now at Lake Panasoffkee is another good thing they helped get moving. A lot of non-members have also helped on this project also but the volunteer mem- bers from TOOFAR have spent countless hours attend- ing meetings, fighting for all of us. With their growing num- bers the politicians in Tallahassee and elsewhere listen to their unified and often loud voice. I enjoyed speaking and vis- iting with the folks making up the TOOFAR group and if you are seriously interested in the future of our fresh water you might want to think about joining and help- ing their organization. You can call Pat Brady the secretary at 352-341-1550 and she has a wealth of informa- tion on what they are doing. The annual dues are only $15 and the money goes to a great cause. MSRP 1 .0 j-. I 847 S. Main Street Wildwood, Florida (352) 748-1122 1-800-824-4386 E-Mail: cindychevrolet@aol.com Web: www.CindyChevrolet.com SHIVRaLW KT N *Tax, tag, & title and $197 dealer fee not included in above SPe'ople, wnuse e e. sales price. Rate & rebates subject to change. Art for Cau 'm ePeon.le nu" e vroiet illustration only. I I ( w PAGE 18, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005 Thursday June 2, 2005 71 year-old Lake County bride marries successful 24 year-old billionaire L EESBURG In a highly anticipated June 2nd ceremony, First Federal Savings Bank, 71, is uniting with the much younger, yet well-connected and extremely successful, 24 year-old Colonial tank. Both parties agree that it's definitely a marriage of convenience. ..v co ple plans to take an ex "AS YOU KNOW, IT'S ALWAYS BETTER TO MARRY UP." 71 YEAR-OLD LAKE COUNTYBRIDE After 71 years, Lake County's First Federal Savings Bank has joined the Colonial Bank family. And we believe we did quite well. Because now you'll have even more to love. With the same friendly folks and service you've come to expect. Plus all the benefits of Colonial Bank. 140 locations in Florida. 40 additional ATMs across Central Florida alone. New products and services. And $21 billion in' assets for more loans. So stop in today. 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I --Me an qww v 40 won VNMM% wl GNP mb 440 SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, Newsletter for Sumter County Chamber of Commerce and Sumter County Economic Development Council SUMTERBIZ CONNECT ON . .... r^^-al^.r- a-^ Business & Industry Awards in Excellence 2005 In observance of Business with the Business of the Year & Industry Week in Florida, and Presidents Awards, will be the Sumter County Chamber presented at the event of Commerce and Economic Nomination submissions are Development Council (EDC) open to all residents and employ- will host the 10th Annual ees of Sumter County, and any Business & Industry Awards in Sumter business, organization, or Excellence Celebration on Friday, agency can be nominated. Nominees are September 23rd at the Savannah Center not limited to Chamber and EDC members. in The Villages. The event will begin with a As members of the community, Chamber and social at 6:30 p.m., with dinner and awards the EDC, we encourage you to be a part of the following at 7:00 p.m. nomination process. Nomination forms can This annual event will recognize be found in this issue of the Sumter Biz outstanding businesses for their Connection, or the Chamber and EDC valuable contributions to our com- offices. munity. Businesses are nominated For more' information or to become a according to the employment size, sponsor of this year's event, please which is broken into six different contact the EDC at 352-793-3003 or the F categories. These six awards, along Chamber at 352-793-3099. -.-.-.- -.... - - - - NOMINATE A BUSINESS FOR BUSINESS & INDUSTRY AWARDS IN EXCELLENCE TDo you have favorite business1 Is there a business you consider a good community partner? Please nominate them to win one of six Awards in Excellence to be presented at the upcoming Business & Industry Awards in Excellence Celebration. Our goal is to recognize businesses of all sizes, so please nominate with this in mind. Indicate up to sL\ nomrinauons in the spaces below, including address and phone number if known. Nominations must be received by Monday August 1,2005. Fax to: SCEDC (352) 793-2339 or Mail to: SCEDC PO Box 337 Bushnell, FL 33513 E-mail to: scede@earthlink.net Nominee 1" Address- Phone No" Nominee 2- Address- Phone No- Nominee 3- Address- Phone- Nominee 4- Address- Phone No- Nominee 5- Address- Phone No- Nominee 6- Address- Phone No- Submitted by- (Please Print) Address/Phone No. (Optional) The meeting room was filled beyond capacity at the June luncheon meeting of the Sumter Chamber as members represent- ing various businesses; govern- ment agencies, non-profits and other service organizations came to get an update from the City Managers, Jim Stevens of Wildwood and Vince Ruano of Bushnell, on what's in the works and the direction that the two cities are taking to meet current and future needs of the growing population and changes in both cities. Vince Ruano, City Manager, Jim Stevens, City Manager, Bushnell Wildwood SYNCHRONISTBUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM In 2001 the Sumter County EDC initiated the first county- wide Business Retention and Expansion Program. With the support of WorkForce Central Florida and the Agency for Workforce Innovation we are very pleased to announce a pilot program for surveying our local businesses. The Synchronist Business Information System designed by Eric Canada will be utilized on a regional basis. The data collected is designed to generate strategic information for economic development policy, resource allocation and pro- gram development The software is designed to deliver value, not just results. IL n l a, Jend O&aror e1nVs Sumter County Chamber of Commerce and Sumter County Economic Development Council July 4 r- Independence Day Celebration Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council Offices closed. July 5 Curves Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening, 9:00 a.m., 848 S. Main St., Wildwood For, details, please call Curves, 352-748-2338 or the Sumter Chambe,. 352-793-3099. July 7,14,21, 28 Children 's Story Time (Stories and Crafts) at the Wildivoo, Public Librart. 10:30 a.m., 310 S. Palmer Drive. fidi, ood For details, please call 352-4.-11i58 July 11 Community Education Program: Peripheral Slascular Disease, Speaker: Dr Marvin Afengel, AMD, 2 00-4:00 p.m. The Villages Regional Hospital, 1501 North Higln'av 441, East Campus 1800 Building, 2nd Floor Classrooms, The Villages. For class reserva- tions, please call (352) 323-5537; for all other questions please contact Terri Bolte, Community Relations. (352) 751-8948. July 14 Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Meeting, /II 30 a.m., Chamber offices 225 S. US 301 Sumnerville; Please RSVP 352-793-3099. WorkForce Central Florida's Mobile Express in Sumter County (Job Seekers and Businesses in Need of Staff), 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Bushnell Community Center, 407 E. Belt Ave., Bushnell. For details. please call the Chamber, 352-"93-3099: July 16 Children's Health Safari, 8:00 11:00 a.m., Thomas E Langler Medical Center, 1489 S. US 301, Suinmtiidle There will be free screenings, prizes, and more. For details, please call 352-793-5900.- 2nd Annual Employee Advisory Committee (EAC) Yard Sale,8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Thomas E, Langley Medical Center (in front ofAdministration Bldg.), 1489 S. US 301, Sumterville. Booths available. Please contact Joel Abbotn, 352- 569-2952. July 18 First W'ddwood Budget Workshop, 9:00 a.m., City Commission Chambers; Wildwood City , Hall, 100 N. Main St., Wildwood. For details, contact Joseph Jacobs, City Clerk, 352-330- 1330 ext. 102. July 21 Enterprise Zone Training, Tampa. For details, please call Diana Lee, EDC, 352-793-3003. Community Education Program: Advance Directives Class, Speaker: B. J Larson, Admin Director, Risk Management, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Leesburg Regional Medical Center, 301 Oak Terrace Drive, 301 Building Auditorium, Room 112, Leesburg. For class reservations please call (352) 323-5537. For all other questions, contact Shelly Scarbrough, Community Relations, (352) 323-5530. Chamber Business After Hours, sponsored by CenterState Bank West Florida, 5:00 p.m., 1017 S. Main St. (corner of US 301 and SR 44), Wildwood. For details, contact Kay McCoy, 352-748-0992 July 25-29 Board of County Commission Budget Workshop, 1;00 p.m., Board Meeting Room, Room 222, Historic County Court House, Bushnell. For details, contact County Commission Offices, 352-793-0200. July 27 Second Wildwood Budget Workshop, 9:00 a.m., City Commission Chambers; Wildwood City Hall, 100 N. Main St., Wildwood. For details, contact Joseph Jacobs, City Clerk, 352-330-1330 ext. 102. July 28 Economic Development Council Monthly Luncheon, 225 S. US 301 (SECO Building), Sumterville. Please RSVP by July 22nd, 352- 793-3003. We've Moved The Sumter County Economic Development Council Office has relocat- ed to 408 E. Seminole Avenue in Bushnell. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 337, Bushnell, FL 33513 Phone: 352-793-3003 Fax: 352-793-2339 E-mail: scedc@earthlink.net 568-TEMP (8367 NOW FEATURES WEATHER FORECAST SUMTERECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Phone: (352) 793-3003 fax: (352) 793-2339 408 E. Seminole Avenue PO Box 337, Bushnell, FL 33513 www.GoSumter.com email: scedc@earthlink.net WorkForce Central Florida's Mobile Express in Sumter County (Job Seekers and Businesses in Need of Staff), 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., New Winn-Dixie Shopping Plaza, corner of US 301 and SR 44, Wildwood. For details, please call the Chamber, 352-793-3099. July 29 Workman's Compensation Seminar, 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Co-sponsored by McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver, PA., Sumter County Chamber of Commerce, and Economic Development Council; Wildwood Community Center, 6500 County Road 139, Wildwood; (Please refer to separate announcement in this issue) For details, please call the Chamber 352-793- 3099. August 1 The Villages Public Library Opening & Ribbon Cutting, For details, contact Kelli Barnes, 352-568-3456. August 8 Community Education Program: Brown Bag Day, Speaker: Lori Reynolds, Director, Phqrmacy, 2:00-4:00 p.m. The Villages Regional Hospital, 1501 North Highway 441, East Campus 1800 Building, 2nd Floor Classrooms, The Villages. For class reserva- tions, please call (352) 323-5537; for all other questions please contact Terri Bolte, Community Relations, (352) 751-8948. SUMTER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Phone: (352) 793-3099 fax: (352) 793-2120 225 South US 301 (old SECO Building) P.O. Box 100, Sumterville, FL 33585 www.unexpectedflorida.com www.gosumter.com Av TTTlTTE 1n 0. 2005 PAGE - -- - - - PAGE 24,: SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005 SUMTERBIZ CONNECTION Workman's Compensation Seminar Slated in Sumter County .A Workman's Compensa- tion Seminar: Law for Employers 2005 has been scheduled in Sumter County this year. The activity, co- sponsored by McConnaugh- hay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver, PA.; Sumter County Chamber of Commerce; and the Economic Development, Council will be held on July 29,2005, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Wildwood Community Center at 6500 County Road 139, Wildwood, Florida. The City of Wildwood has once again showed sup- port for this endeavor by opening the doors of the Wildwood Community Center for the occasion. There is no fee for the sem- inar, but pre-registration is required. Coffee, lunch and snacks will be provided. Registration forms have been mailed to Sumter County businesses, but if you have not received a copy, send in the form printed on this page to Resource Managers, Inc., PO. Box 200, Tallahassee, FL 32302-0200, or fax to: 850- 521-0222. V4 MjIRM W UMON-WP Wrt~ i~Ji =,f*MMW~k Did V W A P. . Education Eases Journey for Patients in Waiting Patients awaiting transplantation travel a difficult road, and only the kindness of organ donors can guide them into a new direction. But of the nearly 90,000 children and adults in need of lifesaving transplants, African Americans and Hispanics seem to experience longer waiting periods and more difficult challenges due to the match- ing process. Although the advancement of anti-rejec- tion drugs has benefited recipients whose donors were not perfect matches, minorities are still more likely to have successful trans- plants if their donors share the same eth- nicity. In the past, donations from this com- munity have been low due to concerns and misconceptions about organ and tissue donation. As a result, national initiatives were cre- ated to address those concerns, sparking an increase in donation from these communi- ties; This is most definitely something to cel- ebrate, as lives are being saved every year due to the generosity of strangers. However, there is still a long journey ahead, and edu- cation is still the key to making a difference. More than 40 percent of those awaiting transplantation are of African American or Hispanic descent. These communities are three times more likely to suffer kidney dis- ease than the general population due to hypertension, diet and risk of diabetes. Knowing the facts on donation and mak- ing personal healthcare a priority could not only save other lives-it could save your own. Remember the following as you consider sharing the gift of life: (1) You have the power to donate life. (2) Everyone should || REGISTER TO VOTE W CORRECT YOUR ADDRESS | UPDATE YOUR SIGNATURE BECOME A POLL WORKER LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD KAREN S. KRAUSS SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS (352) 793-0230 WWW.SUMTERELECTIONS.ORG KKRAUSS@SUMTERELECTIONS.ORG consider themselves potential donors, regardless of age or medical condition. What,can be donated will be determined through physical evaluations after a patient passes. (3) It is the hospital's priority to save your life. Donation is only considered after death. (4) All major religions support dona- tion. (5) There is no cost for donation. What you would give is completely priceless. To be an organ and tissue donor: sign and. carry a donor card or state your wishes on your driver license. Although Florida is a donor right's state, meaning your wishes will be honored if designated in writing, you should still share your decision to donate life with loved ones. For more information on organ and tissue donation, contact the TransLife Public Education Office at 407-644-3770 ext 230 or visit www.translife.org. TransLife, a not-for-profit organization, is the federally designated organ donor pro- gram for a 10-county region in Central Florida. Established in 1973, TransLife pro- vides kidney ti~asplant, organ arnd tissue recovren,-and public and professional edu- cation sen ices to the community. DERRICK DOESN'T THINK ABOUT HIS KIDNEY TRANSPLANT. HE'S TOO BUSY BEING A FATHER "When you . think about- - this gift of ., life, it's ' unbeliev- able. It costs you nothing. And yet it , gives some- . one else _I everything. I know. Igot " my life s , back Kidney disease left Derrick unable to be the husband or father he wanted to be. But a kidney transplant gave him his life back Now he and his family are making up for lost time, all because someone like you made the decision to be an organ and tissue donor. THE SAL VA TION ARMY SEEKS HELP FOR HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS "We are heading into this year's Preparation space and equipment hurricane season and we want to be is limited and assistance by others is prepared for meal service to those appreciated. who may serve in the Sumter County "We were very blessed by those Emergency Operations Center that assisted with meals during the (EOC) as well as workers and others storms in 2004 and we are hopeful who are impacted by the storms", that they and others will be avail- said Bill Stewart, Administrator for able again this year. Of course we The Salvation Army Sumter County hope that this year's weather will be Service Center "We are hopeful milder and that all our preparations that churches and other groups, who will not need to be called into have facilities and would be avail- action", said Stewart. able to prepare meals, will let us During emergencies and disas- know of their interest. Last year ters. The Salhation Army provides there were several churches that food service and other support serv- stepped forward and we hope that ices to the EOC. Meals and other they and others will be available, supplies are also provided in the should the need arise again", he field via the mobile canteens. added. For more information regarding Last year 20 -40 meals were pro- disaster services and the local vided, three times a day, to workers efforts of The Salvation Army, at the Sumter County Emergency please call Bill Stewart at Operations Center as. well as some 352.568 2284. of the fire stations and to people at a The Salvation Arm.v is a community shelter Meals that are Participating Agenc.y ith United not provided by others are prepared Way of Lake and Sumter Counties, by The Salvation Army at the EOC. and the Human Care Network. CLEANING FOR YOU! Kenneth Neal's Empire was established in September 1999. Having recently joined the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce, a ribbon cutting ceremony was per- formed, with various Chamber member businesses on hand to wel- come Kenneth Neal, owner of Empire, and his partner, Danny Singleton. Until recently, Empire only extended services to a select num- ber of private contracts. Their serv- ices have since expanded to include floor stripping and waxing, tile acid washing, carpet cleaning, home cleaning, janitorial .services for businesses, lawn care, and more. As Empire continues to grow, many other senices will be made avail- able. Kenneth and Danny. may be contacted at 352-603-0066 or 352-793- 4357. Kenneth constantly remembers the beginnings of Empire, and with his usual boyish exuberance, exclaims, "We appreciate all our customers, and we particularly thank those people who gave us a break and supported us as we were getting started in this business," and proceeds to name them, "Ms. Officers President Barbara Shaw Vice President Diana Couillard Secretary Eleine Chin-Shue Treasurer - Robert Van Hooijdonk Directors Alex Ogilvie I Bill Farmer Bob Hunt Cindy Duran Connie Mahan Joe Santoro John Johnson 'Juie Pa~heco I SMarIlyn *Cpnnel. 'iI SI i-T gia tbi, I: It4~ Sumter Chamber members welcome a new member to their fold at the Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Empire Cleaning Services. In attendance were: Eleine Chin-Shue, Land Title Services; Kallyn Harmon and Michelle Morley, Morley Law Offices; Gayle Teerman, SCORE (partly hidden); Danny Singleton, Empire Cleaning Services; Barbara Shaw, SECO; Kenneth Neal, Empire Cleaning Services; Les Singleton, AAA South; David Santana, Sumter / Chamber; Terry LaVergne, WorkForce Central Florida; Pat Taylor, AAA South. Marsha Perkins, Ms. Maggie Brock, and Ms. Karen Davis of SCARC; Richard Allum of Florilow Oaks Campground: HalILyons and Cindy Duran of Blueberry Hill RV Park; Jim Patel of BP-Center Hill; Patty Owens of the U.S. Postal Service in Orlando, Cali Grayson for the sup- port as we struggled to get a head start in the business." The two young men are grateful as well, for having been made aware of the existing needs in the commu- nity to which they can, in turn, pro- vide assistance, such as Bids for Kids. For this they thank Ms. Diana Couillard of Dibarco Building and s Looking for a Emploient .a "F'/I Time" ob? For many people looking for . work, their day consists of flip- - ping through the local want ads, attending informational WORKFORCE interviews, or surfing internet CENTRAL FLORIDA job postings. Others head to one of WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA's (WCF) ONE-STOP CAREER CENTERS. These facilities pro- vide employment and training related services includ- ing events and seminars, counseling and career assess- ment among other services, that help residents in Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Sumter Counties find employment In either case, finding employment is the number one priority for many job seekers. Many of these job seekers spend several hours a day on.their hunt for employment. You've probably heard the phrase 'looking for employment is a full 'time job' and wondered if it was true. WCF recently conducted a short survey to test that theory. Over 190 job seekers who attended one of the organization's ONE-STOP CAREER CENTERS in the last few weeks participated in the survey, where they were asked about the number of hours they invested while searching for employment each week, as well as the length of their total job search. The results indicated that 10 percent of those sur- veyed spend two hours or fewer searching for employ- ment each week, 'while 58 percent spend between three andl5 hours, and five percent spend between 15 and 20 hours per week Close to half of the respondents have been searching for employment for over a month. The results also showed that 26 percent of the job Ms. Julie Pacheco of Thomas Langley Medical Center. "'We thank the Sumter Chamber of Commerce for the many opportuni- ties it has made available to us." Kenneth states, "Since becoming a member of the Chamber, we have realized what a vital role it plays in helping businesses in our communi- ty grow. The Chamber has been an asset to our company." "Actually, at the top of the list of people I wish to thank are my par- ents, Edward. and Viceola Neal, who, according to Kenneth, "opened my eyes to -the' value of work, responsibility, and integrity." seekers surveyed spend anavei'age of 20 hours or more per week on their search, while 25 percent of ,espon- dents have been searching for employment for one week or less. Here are detailed results:-. How many hours per week do you spend looking for a job? 1 'I1, 1 "0i'ijr pi w M 4 %1 i 1. 0 hol s: fit%1 w .e Sver....:. 20 hourspe!.week [.2.. : ........ ;.. ove 20 ~m [ .[..ee. ...... How many weeks/months have you been looking for a job? 11' i E11 I ,T,,i',r.r Hi",, :I iTI,,ijr'it II I j l' l *May not total 100% due to rounding (n=190) WorkForce Central Florida's Mobile Express goes to Sumter County twice, a month.to assist job seekers and employers looking for personnel: every second Thursday of the month at the Bushnell Community Center, 407 E. Belt Avenue, Bushnell and on the fourth Thursday of the month at the New Winn-Dixie Plaza parking lot, corner of US 301 and SR 44, Wildwood. WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA (WCF) is the region's largest permanent placement agency, helping over 3,600 employers connect with 47,000 job seekers. WCF offers innovative solutions to assist Central Florida businesses succeed in today's highly competi- tive workforce, while providing the tools job seekers need to find or advance in their current career. WCF is the region's workforce expert For more information, you can visit WCF online at www.WorkforceCentralFlorida.com. ~P'W~E 5"' - VISIT BECOME SUPPORT YOUR SUMTER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE iWith The Eagle S ig enough to serve you... Small enough to know your name. At\ Colonial, \u gcr the beit otf mo world, the scirurity and eIndirg trcngth ,-,r an e.iabihshcd rnultibillion-dohUr bank gioup .Ird tlic T ne-.mi i-,ne locil fia,.-ilI relraionn hips ill Florndian; apprcclit,: Colonial, the barnk thti' big enough to serve ,,u. -A.ill en'"ugh 1to kjiow )our name. / / "' /I.'/,.'* i: 'a: h', i i ,m ib, r ,'/i' Co/lomil/ Rank ewa'es t f .vu. p,'.-'a' d ; :., it iaff. iii/canb ;c.-i o,' :cat877.502 2265 .t ]has changed to... COLONIAL BANK. Tuamm. oemia./n ksur.rom Member FDIC no iuu~i~mit ~ III!iin M =r g THANK YOU SPONSORS! OXFORD SELF STORAGE AFFORDABLE & EASY RENTAL OPTIONS Air Conditioned Units Available Vehicle, Boat, RV Parking Free Pest Control Packing & Moving '^ Supplies Available Ss /Insurance Available / K 11203 N. US 301 Oxford, FL 34484 SIMON ELAINE PEEBLES PINNACLE nMember of the 2004 CEO Circle 1imNNi CLL C352-394-8534 office Financini Copciipora .n ;352-i94-106b fa. 888-570-5626 roll-free The elainep( pminaclerinancial.com / 295 E. State Road 50, Suite n I e ,i ,, Clermont. Florida 34711 PeebleS Team ,v..,w.TheElainePeebleTeamicom IVWEdI;AL CENTER, 1425 US Hwy 301 Sumterville (352) 793-5900 OPEN SATURDAYS 8:00 AM 2:00 PM Family Practice Internal Medicine Pediatrics Urgent Care Lab Radiology Dental Behavioral Health SUMTERBIZ CONNECTION - CURVES BRINGS THIRTY-MINUTE FITNESS TO THE COMMUNITY, OPENING DOORS TO GOOD HEALTH Uplifting Community of Women Promises a Different approach to Fitness, Amazing Results for Members Waco-based Curves International, Inc., the world's largest fitness center fran- chise, today announced the opening of its newest Curves location in Wildwood, FL. This is Wildwood's first Curves center, bringing to resi- dents a supportive environ- ment offering thirty-minute fit- ness solution with a common sense weight loss program that helps break the weight loss cycle. To celebrate the location's opening, the center will host a special grand opening Open House on Tuesday, July 5,2005. "We are excited to become part of the Wildwood commu- nity," said Penny Furphy, owner. "Curves offers a com- fortable, welcoming place where real women workout Our facility is designed so women can encourage and support one another while moving around the circuit We look forward to helping women in this community reach amazing results, both physical and emotional, through our Curves Workout program and support net- work." With the average person gaining three pounds a year, a reasonable workout regimen that can fit into today's busy lifestyle of work and family is critical to help combat dia- betes, osteoporosis, hyperten- sion and other health risks that women can face. The Curves Workout pro- gram, designed by Gary Heavin and his wife and co- founder Diane, is utilized in all Curves locations. The system allows women of all ages and fitness levels to perform all five of the components of a complete fitness, program, combining strength and car- diovascular training through hydraulic resistance. The experienced instructors at Curves offer one-on-one Curves' newly opened center in Wildwood. Curves' newly opened center in Wildwood. training, while members talk and inspire one another dur- ing the workout Also, the com- fortable, welcoming atmos- phere has helped women of all fitness levels commit to an ongoing fitness program and achieve results. Since the first Curves fran- chise opened in 1995, the organization has seen excep- tional growth, beginning with 44 locations in 1996 and expanding to more than 1,500 centers in 2000. In Entrepreneur Magazine's 2004 list of the top five hun- dred franchises, Curves was named the fastest growing franchise of any kind in the world, as well as the #2 overall best franchise. Today, Curves continues to establish itself among the premiere franchis- es and currently has more than 4 million members in more than 9,000 locations within the United States, Canada, Spain, Mexico and the U.K. The grand opening of the Wildwood location is another indication of Curves' contin- ued success. With a Curves center open- ing every four hours on aver- age, it has grown from just one franchise in 1995 to having one location for every two McDonalds in America. "Helping say goodbye to unhealthy lifestyles, unattain- able diet resolutions and unreasonable fitness regimens gives women a new outlook on exercise and feeding their body properly. We look for- ward to providing women in this community a complete workout in only thirty minutes that will ensure they can stick to the program and sustain a health weight," said Kathy Lyons, Manager of Curves. For more information about Curves call 352-748-2838 or visit: www.curvesinternational.com. A PAY AS YOU GROW PLAN FOR FLORIDA'S FUTURE The Departments of Environmental Protection, Community Affairs and Transportation today applaud- ed the Florida Legislature's passage of Governor Jeb Bush's landmark proposal to overhaul the state's growth management laws for the first time in two decades. Passing both cham- bers of the Legislature with overwhelming support, the "pay-as-you-grow"' growth man- agement law will ensure roads, schools and water are available to meet the needs of growing communities. This legislation ensures com- munities are providing the crit- ical infrastructure roads, schools and water for new growth," said Department of Community Affairs Secretary Thaddeus Cohen. "Now, as a community plans for growth, it must also plan for the funding needed to provide necessary infrastructure for that growth." The Governor this year marked growth management reform as a top priority, propos- ing "hard-edge" development requirements and new funds to pay for new growth. The legis- lation, SB 360, addresses the road, water and school needs of Florida's growing communi- ties. Roads The reforms close the gap between new develop- ment and the construction of needed transportation by requiring roads to be in place or under construction within three years of a local govern- ment's approval of a building permit that would result in additional traffic. Schools Local govern- ments and school boards will jointly plan for schools, requir- ing that educational facilities are available or under con- struction within three years from development approval. Reform closes the gap between when new development begins and needed school facilities are built U Water The growth" man- agement legislation creates a stronger link between local water supply planning and regional plans prepared by Florida's five water manage- ment districts. In addition, an adequate water supply must be available before residents move in to new developments. "Increasing capacity on our roads will keep the traffic and our economy moving. Reducing congestion means a better quality of life for Florida's families," said Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jose Abreu. "We will now work with local government and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to develop prior- ity projects that will make this freefonn a reality for our citi- zens. visitors and businesses." Florida's strong economy has generated funds to help address the infrastructure backlog and future transporta- tion needs of the state. The bill provides $1.5 billion next year for infrastructure funding for transportation, water and schools, with recurring funding of $750 million annually there- after. "For the first time ever. Florida's communities will have to identify the water sup- ply for new growth," said Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Colleen M. Castille. "Our common- sense approach protects our sensitive environment, while ensuring safe, reliable, ade- quate supplies of water to grow our economy and sustain our quality of life." "Under the leadership of Governor Bush, the state of education in Florida is now stronger than ever, and this leg- islation takes action to pre- senrve and capitalize on our sue- cesses in the classroom," said Department of Community Affairs Secretary Thaddeus Cohen. "This new framework will enable communities to sus- tain thoughtful growth while realizing their economic and development goals." With more than 1,000 new residents moving to Florida daily, the state's .population is projected to grow by 5 million over the next 17 years. The 'pay-as-you-grow' system bases decisions about new develop- ment on the ability of Florida's communities to provide ade- quate infrastructure. Under the plan, comprehensive plans now require a budget and time- line to address the backlog of infrastructure as well as the increased demands of new development Additionally, the bill discourages the prolifera- tion of urban sprawl by provid- ing regulatory incentives to develop within urban. service boundaries and urban infill and redevelopment areas. For more information on growth management, visit www.myflorida.com. S, terS tat Commerce and offer meet and Cent e tI ngreet opportunities. S The Chamber's recent Sl : Bank Business After Hours have e- 1, S E 7s f A., ma A.* drawn over 100 business profes- sionals and community leaders. CenterState Bank West Florida CenterState's session is poised to be the largest to date. The July o:0 Host Business After Hours Business After Hours will offer refreshments and drawings for CenterState Bank of Wildwood door prizes.' is set to host the Sumter County CenterState Bank is located at Chamber of Commerce's 1017 S. Main Street on the Corner Business After Hours on July 21. of 301 and 44. Mark your calen- Set to begin at 5:00, this event is dars for this celebration of sure to offer an exciting evening Sumter businesses. of networking and entertain- To RSVP please contact Kay ment. The event is to serve as a McCoy at 352-748-0992 or the welcome to the new Executive Sumter County Chamber of Direct of the Chamber of Commerce at 352-793-3099. Advanced Water Extraction and Structural Drying is a new drying company that has recent- ly opened to service Sumter County. The new company is the brainchild of Larry Maier, who gained experience in the indus- try as the manager of a drying company in another location, and his business partner, Anthony Irinello. The two of them have been friends since childhood, both Sumter County- born and raised. This close rela- tionship reflects the way they conduct their business and extends a family-oriented feel- ing to their customers. According to Maier, "We pride ourselves in offering a superior quality emergency service." Within only two months of oper- ation, the company's success rate has been phenomenal. Advanced Water Extraction is first rate at efficient drying with minimal damage to the cus-, tomer's property. "Our objec- tive," Innello states, "is to resume normal activity in the home or commercial property as quickly and safely as possi- ble." Water damage from last year's hurricanes caused major prob- lems for a great many business- es and homes. Insurance com- panies took a severe loss, prima- rily because of the lack of water' removal companies in many areas that took a severe beating from the hurricanes. The pres- ence of Advanced Water Extraction in Sumter County and surrounding areas will help alleviate this concern, and save the residents, business owners. as well as insurance companies, money Maier goes on to say, "Storms are not the only reason for our services. Broken pipes and bust- ed water heaters are just some of the other sources of water loss that we can address." Their timely service would help pro- tect buildings from mold. For more information about the services they extend, please call Larry Maier and Anthony Innello at 352-568-5335 or e-mail them at rinnello@cfl.rr.com. Ask SCORE: PROJECT YOUR CASH FLOW Cash Flow is the movement of cash in and out of your business in a given period. Cash Flow Protection is looking ahead which is critical to keeping your business running. Cash in and Cash out are the dynamic sections of your cash-flow projection. Elements of Cash Flow 1. Starting Cash is the amount of cash you start the period, it is the same as cash on hand at the end of the previous period. 2. Cash in is the source of all incoming cash for the period. b. Sales are the primary source of cash, but only include cash sales. Invoiced sales does not represent current cash you can spend. e. Paid Receivable are sales previously invoiced and paid this period. It is important to project accurately when you expect to get "Hunker Down" for Safety! Emergency Education Workshop Presented by: UF/IFAS Sumter County Extension August 15, 2005 6:00 P M Federal Training Center Coleman Community Workshop including presentations such as: Food Safety Before and After Power Outages What Household Documents to Protect Getting Livestock Ready for Storms Securing Your Pets Preparing Commercial Horticulture Residential Horticulture Storm Issues Free materials! Free information! For details, please contact- UF'IFAS Sumter County (352) 793-2728 paid 30 days, 60 days, etc. Include only receiv- ables you expect to be paid this period. d. Other sale of stock, repayment of loan, sale of assets, etc. 3. Cash Out is cash leavi ng the business in two basic ways: Fixed and Variable Expenses. a. Fixed Expenses are incurred regularly and generally do not fluctuate, such as rent payroll, utilities, taxes, insur- ance, etc., %with sales volume. b. Variable Expenses change from period to period and often vary with sales volume or production volume. Some examples: supplies, commissions, raw material, promotions, etc., 4. Ending Cash is the result of the cash in and the cash out figures. Add the Starting Cash to total Cash In. and then subtract total Cash Out This is then th Starting Cash figure for the next period and cash currently on hand. 5. Cash Flow is the amount that has flowed through the business and is a measure for what has happened during the period. Cash Flow is not an indication as to Profit or Los. It is the amount of cash necessary to operate your business. For more information about Cash Flow or other business questions, call 352-589-2250 ext 149 and set an appoint- ment with a SCORE counselor. Counseling is available at the Lake-Sumter Community College Sumter Campus and other locations. SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) volunteers are men and women, successful in their own careers, who offer their time and advice FREE of charge to help other business professionals avoid some of the pitfalls of entrepreneurs. The Lake and Sumter county area has been served by SCORE chapter 414 for over 28 years. Counseling includes help with: financial information, business plans, inventory con- trol, human resources, marketing, sales, receivables and collections, space utilization, advertising, international trade and a host of other business concerns. Gayle Teerman, SCORE Counselor. t SUPPORT NOW AVAILABLE FOR CAREGIVERS Support Groups. The FCSP professional staff is dedicated to the needs of care- givers and works each day to ensure that essential services are, provided to all caregivers to sup- port them in their very important work In Sumter County, Family Caregiver Support Program has recently partnered with Mr. Van Patterson's support group that meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Lake Panasoffkee United Methodist Church. To find out more about the FCSP, details of the weekly meeting in Lake Panasofikee, and the servic- es that we offer, please call 1-800- 717-3277 and ask to speak to a Caregiver Specialist today! "A Caregiver's Love and Dedication are Never Ending" The Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) is a federally based program under the Older American's Act, Title IIIE. The FCSP is designed to assist care- givers who are caring for a relative or friend aged sixty years of age or older; a grandparent who is sixty years of age or older and who is raising a relative child who is eighteen years of age or younger; or a caregiver who is caring for an adult child with a developmental disability. Locally the FCSP provides a comprehensive free service sys- tem for sixteen counties within North Central Florida. This free service system includes, but is not limited to, Information and Referral Assistance for Resources, Caregiver Training and Forums, Respite Reimbursement for FCSP sponsored events and the develop- ment and facilitation of Caregiver 2005 Board of Dirml. Sumter County Economic Development Council President Jon Simpson Vice President James Duncan Secretary Jane Bumette Treasurer Kay McCoy Past President Dennis Rogers Ken Brown Joe Caporelli Diana Couillard Terry Crenshaw Everett Kelly Dave Moffitt Dr. Charles Mojock Alex Ogilvie Joe Strickland Jim Thigpen James Robert Vince Ruano James Steven SUMTER CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Advanced Water Extraction & Structural Drying, LLC PO Box 413 Sumterville, FL 33585 352-568-5335 Emergency Water Water Service Bushnell Family Practice 117 W. Belt Ave. Suite A Bushnell, FL 33513 352-568-1988 Medical Clinic South Shore Insurance P.O. Box 443 Coleman, FL 33521 352-464-0649 Insurance Commercial TalknSports, Inc. 5224 W.Siate Road 46 #354 Sanford, FL 32771 352-793-3390 Radio Broadcasting. Wireless Internet & Cable Terex Utilities 3400 NE 37Th Place Wildwood. FL 34785 352-330-4044 Maintenance, Repair, Rental - Bucket Trucks & Digger Derricks Tim West Lot Maintenance 2834 CR 423 -. ;,1 ,. Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538 352-303-3709 Seal Coating Traffic Markings/Striping University of Florida, IFHS, Sumter County Extension P.O. Box 218 Bushnell, FL 33513-00Q18 352-793-2728 Service Organization SUMTER CHAMBER THANKS RENEWING MEMBERS Edward Jones Investments 110 W. Belt Avenue Bushnell, FL 33513 352-568-0406 Investment Representative I Financial Advisor Frank Slaughter Insurance Agency Inc P.O. Box 1179 Wildwood, FL 34785 352-748-2221 Insurance Agency Girl Scouts Heart of Florida Council Inc. 3620 NE 8th Place #12 Ocala, FL 34470 877-215-4425 Service Agency\Organization Gresco/Capstone Utility Supply, Inc. 3403 NE 37th Place Wildwood, FL 34785 352-748-9550 Wholesale Electrical Dist. Hi-Tech Metals, Inc. 3935 CR 216 Oxford, Fl 34484 352-330-2004 Manufacturer Kiwanis Club of Wildwood PO Box 803 Coleman, Fl 33521 352-568-1804 Clubs\Organizations Land Title Services Unlimited, Inc 336 B Shopping Center Drive Wildwood, Florida 34785 352-748-7600 Title Service SCORE 2001 Kurt Street Eustis, FL 32726 352-589-2250 ext. 149 Service Organization Sumter County School District 2680 W. CR 476 , Bushnell, FL 33513 352-793-2315 Schools SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005, PAGE 25 -a U Anthony Innello and Larry Maier of Advanced Water Extraction & Structural Drying, LLC. NEW BUSINESS, NEW CONCEPT: EMERGENCY WATER EXTRACTION i ( ] i i i ] PAGE 26, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005 U | 1 U U 0 S M 0 U i N O U -.I U U I Support these Chamber businesses: Neighborhood Crime Watch Sheriff Former wants to thank the Neighborhood Crime Watch for everything they do. Sheriff Farmer states, "Your extra eyes and ears effectively helps us deter crime, and is a vital part of the Sheriff's Office Community Policing." Neighborhood Crime Watch Is a citizens Involvement program where citizens In cooperation with their local law enforcement agency directly participate In the protection and prevention of crime Citizens involved In - neighborhood crime watch are . trained in how to recognize suspicious or criminal activities and report these activities to their local law enforcement. Neighborhood Watch can and will make your community a better and safer place to live. Sheriff Farmer Wants Everyone To Be Safe .'" .- : ~ ~ ~~ ^ -1!' b - LET'S KEEP OUR NEIGHBORHOODS SAFE If you wish to start up a new Crime Watch in your neighborhood or want to re-energize an old Neighborhood Crime Watch, please contact your Sheriff's Office District Commanders South District Commander (Croom, Centerhtill, Bushnell, etc.) - Lt. Donald Knee Middle District Commander (Lake Panasoffkee, Sumterville) - Lt. Gene Evans North District Commander (Wildwood, Coleman, Royal, etc.) - Lt. Tim Nordle Village District Commander (Villages, Cherry Lake, Oakland Hills) - Lt. Nehemiah If you have any community service projects, or speaking engagements that you wish a representative of the Sheiffs Office to participate, feel free to contact the District Commander in your area. SHERIFF WILLIAM 0. FARMER 4:A: !1I tAu. Its the dealership that makes the difference. Genuine People. Genuine Chevrolet. Cindy Clark and Jesse 847 S. Main Street Wildwood, Florida 34785 (352) 748-1122 1-800-824-4386 .inrto rlp nkn ra., la* nrt m kMA THE ELECTION SECTION ARE YOU A "MARG" VOTER? WHAT IS A "MARG" VOTER? "MARG" is a first time voter who registered BY MAI..I MARG has never voted inf this jurisdiction before and has submitted her/his voter registration BY MAIL on or after January 1, 2003. 2ida lawmakers faced the challenge of fulfilling the federal help America Vote Act.(HAVA)'of 2002. FOrid-,implemented the,bill on January 1, 2004. Some of the mandates of the bill include hew i'.didtification requirements.for flrst time voters'who register BY MAIL, PFirt-time voters registering pPY MAI will be asked to Include a copy of their identification with their y.-r registration appliqatlon. .o i d ,leaseprode your current physical & mailing address, wnen mailing in appiloation) .- Types of identificatiodrtar6: Debit or CedifCprd Retiremrnp~ielr I,b. Employee. B'adg@ or Military / Student Identification i, hck or Paycheck/ Bank Statement * U.S. Passportsg!. * Buyer's Club' I.b./Neighborhood Assoc. I.D./ Debit or Credit Cards/Public Assistance I.D. 4-frelgistration fve duty and are absent from the county 4f the uniformed service orpnerohant marine who, by wof the member, is absent from the county who are absent from the county and overseas citizens iOregistered BY MAIL and request an absentee ballot: 1.d to provide a copy of identification with your returned ballot, if you have not do .'upon registration, or have met one of the exemptions. An additional envelope to e the. py will be provided with the absentee ballot supplies. The copy musthot be enclosed envelope with the absentee ballot supplies. The copy must not be edfsosed in the .elope with the voter's certificate, as the law does not allow.the ballot tole opened to ntification.; S notification is not provided to the supervisor's office by Election Day, or t0". vtej Is produce photo and signature identification at the polls, the voter will be'rufedto vote a allot. (Send only copies of identification not originals) '' KAREN S. KRAUSS, SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS SUMTER COUNTY "_ Our Office Locations 1d Office Main Office ..;- gfA Center Drive 220 E. McColjur AvmnUe td, FL 34785 B 1shnefl, FL 3351' 330-1389 .:.-, a.m. 1:00 p.m. onday-- Friday 'a.m. 5:00 p.m. Cnme iv isiati i tehita aot S- wwwu vifages Annex E. C-466, #B ga9s, FL 32162 ) 753-1099 if Monday Friday a.m. 5:00 p.m. 3_d Noon 1:00 p.m..) Our electric cooperative was founded and still runs on one preinise: everything is done to benefit the member the customer. As a not-for-profit utility, owned by the people we serve, our mission is simply to deliver reliable electricity and be a responsible part of the community. Sumter Electric Cooperative, Inc. Your Touchstone Energy" Cooperatnve Ill q' 1:11 1* Ai ; 'r '~. ~ S .. 0 " A LL Sumter County (FL) Times Thursday, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005 27 FROM AROUND SUMTER, LAKE, CITRUS, MARION & LEVY COUNTIES- PUT YOUR AD IN THE SUMTER COUNTY TIMES With an ad in the Times, not only do you get.the goods out to our readers, your ad hits the internet and you get the thousands of customers who peruse our Citrus Publishing pages online! That's right, placing your ad in the Times now guarantees you a spot online and access to customers in Citrus, Lake and Marion counties, as well 'as around the world. All our classified including S yours now online!! SEE OUR CLASSIFIED ONLINE AT sumtercountytimes.com I DeaIdlinew:w1m Tuesdffay Place your ad under one of these classifications 000-100 SPECIAL NOTICES 100-160 200-300 300-400 400-500 500-600 600-700 700-800 900-950 HELP WANTED SERVICES MISCELLA NEOUS / SALE PETS MOBILE HOME RENT/SALE RENTALS REAL ESTATE FOR SALE TRANSPORTATION =-Off IEI -i ;THE HOME STORE a Habitat for Humanity of Citrus County Outreach, Is seeldg Donalons of use able building materials, home . remodeling and : decorating Items, furniture, and Appliances. No . clothing please. Aunteers are needed In the Home Store. Store hours are: 9am-5pm Mon-Sat. Call Thme Store 3685 Forest Drive Inverness (352)341-1800 for further information. Found Blue Tick Hound Puppy. Lake Panasoffkee area. 352-303-4493. ABSOLUTELY NO COST TO YOUI! Brand new power wheelchairs & scooters. Call toll free (800) 843-9199 24 hours a day to see If you qualify. FCAN DIVORCE $275-$350 'Covers children, etc. Only one signature required *Excludes govt. fees SCall weekdays (800) 462-2000 ext. 600 (am. pm' Dl.orce. iecn. EaDaoiisred 1977 FCAN STATEWIDEIII For, only $450 you can place your 25 word classified ad In over 150 newspapers throughout the state reaching over '. MILLI.", I riaderI, CO ll "',. -n l':lIr .3 . r ler...Otk. .-r FlH.:ria,.3 '31 ( (.,6) "J2" '.1 .1; *iy ui onlln' .31 '-www lurll-a cil. 'Irile,3 ,:.:,n D1 ,plO, ,d'3 l 31 .3'.aIllaIleh FCAN, IS STRESS RUINING YOUR LIFE? READ DIANETICS by Ron L. Hubbard Call (813) 872-0722 or send $7,99 to Dlanetlcs, ' .3102 N. Habana Ave., Tafnpa, FL 33607 FCAN To pla Legal Ac S/u COUNTY 793- AdUUI ltase Manager the Centers h: ..eeLIrg A.dult .Cae ilana3.er rr r . C.lrU'. C.:',rjr,ri , advocate for, & link clients to needed services In the c-:'roimniunit BA in th, umon .r..ices itel,1 & rela.,rt e.p Iea,3 Salary $10.89-$12.26/hr Comprehensive benefits pkg. Vac/slck/hollday/ medbeneflts/401K DFWP/EOE, send, fax or email resume to: HR, 5664 SW 60th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474 hr@thecenters.us (352) 297-5580 e your vertising in .he TER Y TIMES all 2161 i Fax to Brian at 352-748-5444 or email to Briarihobbs7 MANAGERS, ASSISTANT MANAGERS immediate openings for Wildwood and Belleview fruit and gift stores. ' Call Tina 352-286-4720 or Wes 352-303-1190 SALES PERSON Needed for Lake County newspaper. We are seeking a self-motivated, energetic team player to complete our sales staff. Salary plus commission. Paid holidays, vac., and sick time, Fax resume to Anita at 352-365-1951 or email to anitawalker@', dallycommercial.com [IMIMI IIIA Child Welfare Workers the Center's Is seeking Family Care Managers, State Certified Child Welfare Workers who can start to work immediately In Marion County, Position works with community based care Initiative In providing continuity of care, with goal of permanent placement for children through care management model that Includes developing, expand- ing, accessing & linking resources In the community to needs of the child, while documenting progress. BA degree In field of Human Services with min 1 yr relevant social services exp working with children & families required. Current (PDC) Child Protection Profession- al Certification Preferred, Send Salary Requirements. Vac/slck/holiday/ med benefits/401K DFWP/EOE Fax or e-mail resume to HR, the Centers, Inc., (352) 291-5580, hr@thecenters,us or come by 5664 SW 60th Ave., Bldg. #1, Ocala and fill out an application. Children's Case Managers the Center's Is seeking Children's Case Managers for Citrus C.,urjr, I.. advocate for, and link .:lleniri .:, needed :er.i. s: ir, t e community, Bachelor's degree In human services with 1 yr. exp. working with SED children required, Background check reqd, $10.89- $12.26 per hr. Vac/slck/hollday/ med beneflts/401K DFWP/EOE, send, fax, or email resume to: HR, 5664 SW60th Ave., Ocala, FL 34J -J hr@thecenters,us (352) 297-5580 INSTRUCTORS NEEDED PRIVATE SCHOOL HEAVY EQUIPMENT Full Time + Benefits Fax resume to ' 608-825-6496 or call 800-383-7364 Ext 102 Associated Training Services _-. -ar,to. Fi MH COUNSELOR .for Lake, Sumter and Marion Counties. MA/MS In Psycology, 'Social Work or Human Services related field. Competitive salary and full benefits, Fax resume:; 352-589-0276 MH COUNSELOR for Lake, Sumter and Marion Countles. MA/MS in Psycology, Social Work or Human Services related field. Competitive salary and full benefits. Fqx resume: 352-589-0276 CASHIERS AND FRUIT BAGGERS irnr-,reaie op renirq,'. t,:,. Wila'wo,:d or,,3 iie .ie,. Iruii ar,. : girt. Call TIr.o o31 3c.28-trJ20 ou Weis 352-303-1190 .. Enjoy Working with People? Immediate Opening Ior PART-TIME SALES REPRESENTATIVE WITH *-,ibllshea errlniory ...llr, great polcenlial bor groulh Ba'e ioloarv plus commlt ionr Please FAX resume to: (352)854-9277 or e-mail to Ijenklns@ chronicleonline.com Great Opportunity! Dairy Queen opening In Wlldwood Accepting resumes for ambitious manager. CARPENTERS/ LABORERS needed good pay, benefits. 352-266-7108 or 352-266-0445 Commercial Cleaning Company Is seeking a full-time supervisor and part-time cleaners for the Bushnell, Wildwood, and Villages area. Excellent pay and benefits. Call (800) 438-7432. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT BfdozwBadckhoes, Loaderh Dump Trucks Graders, Scrapers, Excavators Next Class: July 11th -National Certification -Financial Assistance -Job Placement 800-383-7364 Associated Training Services www.atsn-schools .corn HumanaMarketBOINT, a Fortune 200 Company, Is looking for Representatives to sell Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans In a retallenvlronment. -Salary, Car/ li ., ,'.6r, Higlr, S Marketing . upDrt ,all In.: Iudj.e-d For immedlioe c.,r.:i.ierail, ,n fo. ,.:.jr attention of Craig Uchytil at 904-376-8386; or email at cuchvtil@ humana.com PIKE'S ELECTRIC Bonded Licensed Residential & Commercial Lake Sumter Polk Don't miss the opportunity to work for the fastest, growing electrical contracting business In Central Florida. Many positions may be available at our Groveland/ Wlidwood branches. SIGN ON BONUS MAY APPLY FOR RESIDENTIAL ROUGH LEADS & RESIDENTIAL TRIM LEADS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Top wages and excellent benefits, Including health & Dental, 401 K plan. Company trucks are available for some positions. Valid DL required. Helper positions also available. DFW, EOE Apply today. Openings will fill quIckl 352-748-6251 . CLEANING PERSON: Ea.rlr, $. an rime . Pleae .lancr L rea 1-800-873-8881 Cei rl lria priit [ 352-787-1988 352-787-3029 800-787-0904 boudhom,'J. k, I "mitlihilk [I'll 3475 US Hwy 441 Fruitlarld Park Across frmin Wal-Mart I AUTO TRANSPORT The Waggoners Trucking: Hiring Exp & Non-experienced drivers for auto transport In South East Regions. Must have valid Class A CDL and verifiable 2 yrs OR 200K miles OTR. Need stable work history and clean MVR. High Earning Potential. Great Benefits and matching 401K Contact Susan at (866)413-3074 EOE FCAN DRIVER- COVENANT TRANSPORT Excellent pay & benefits for experienced drivers, 0/0, Solos, Teams & Graduate Students. Bonuses paid weekly. Equal opportunity employer. (888) MORE PAY (888-667-3729) FCAN NOW HIRING QUALIFIED DRIVERS for OTR positions. Food grade tanker, no Hazmat. No pumps. Great benefits, competitive pay and new equipment, Need 2 years OTR experience. Call Bynum Transport for your opportunity today; (800) 741-7950 FCAN S/E & 3-STATE RUN: - T/T drivers. Home week- ends. Mileage pay, benefits, 401 K Trainees welcome, Miami area. Exp. req. 21 mln age/Class-A CDL Cypress Truck Lines (800)545-1351 FCAN SENIORS NEED TRAINING JOBS MONEY If you are 55 and older, with limited Income, we may have the training and employment opportunities that are Just right for you. Call Experience Works, Inc. Judy Yorkllous Lake/Sumter One Stop (352)748-2424 Funded by FL Department of, Elder Affairs WILLING TO EDUCATE, Highly Motivated Individual for rewarding career In financial services. Call (352) 326-4424 #1 CASH COW. q)] ~vrdirg macrnine ur iis/,,:ou C I.' ,-:arl.r, Entire buslness.$10,670 (8:"0' 8~c 6-3 JrB0.2J2 FCrIJ ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do you earn $800/day? 30 rr,-hiiri., frle ,:.:)ndy,. 11 lor .' d5 0200003 C ALL US: We 'viS r...r C.- ... a !. I AMAZING OPPORTUNITY t, llp- rc. r ri, .li r: tuC'- , & srno.ers CommrNerclai ard. re lderllo31 Ir. ,our Fl:,l.ecr ,c3 terrllor,. Ir,.-lud'3 Iran H.lna3 Hlr_ Income, low overhead, minimal Investment, (561)488-4098 FCAN PROFESSIONAL VENDING ROUTE and equipment.. Brand name. products, all sizes. Financing . available w/$7,500 down (877) 843-8726 (B02002-37) FCAN PROFIT NOW! With your, own landscape curbing business full training/ support, Complete business system CURB APPEAL USA, INC., (800) 710-2872 Distributors Neededl (Se Habla Espanol)D FCAN $50,000 FREE CASH GRANTS ***-20051 Never repayl For petsonal.bills, school, new business. $49 billion left unclaimed from 2004. Uve Operatorsi (800) 856-9591 Ext. #113 FCAN $50,000 FREE CASH GRANTS 20051 Never repayl For personal bills, school, new business. $49 billion left unclaimed from,2004. U Live Operatorsi (800) 785-6360 Ext. #75 FCAN . FREE $$ CASH $$ GRANTS! For 20051 Never repayl For personal bills, home buylngl School, new business. $5,000-$500,000. Uve OperatorsI (800) 860-2187 Ext. #116 ARBOR CARE TREE SERVICE Ucensed & Insured "No Job Too Big or Small!" *Free Estimates* Bucket Truck Stump Grinding Trimming & Removal Bert Lovettff (352)303-3878 *--- ---* I Beckelheimer I S TREE I SERVICE I S* BUCKET TRUCK STUMP GRIND- ING ., .1* LANDSCAPING I 793-5949. I Top Shape Beautify Your Trees i. mm B.lig Antique & Collect AUCTION *SAT. JULY 2- S4000 S. Fla. Ave. Hwy. 41-S, Inverness PREVIEW: NOON" AUCTION: 6PM I Lrg. collect..antique furn., oriental rugs, crystal Incl, Water- ford, colns, stamps, Jewelry, piano's, guitars & more.' See Web: www. dudleysauction.com DUDLEY'S AUCTION (352) 637-9588 AB1667 -AU2246 1.. Bu,': Pr 6rriun i Ih-i- i---- =1 AUCTION- NORTH CAR- OLINA MOUNTAINS Burnsville, NC. Sat. July 16, 1lon .:. miles lrom B lu e -I i r3 .. 3 , 1.35 acres. Great vacation home & investment. NCAL: #7405. Call ,'Ol' i',,.1/-iL'., or ,',,,',v r,':.r.llr,3 ac= llOnr,31r, .ori, FC 'rI BUILDING SALE! P,.c l.:.n ,: PrLc il 20. 3 c u,., : 2 0U011 r30 J0 S. I T Jir,50 50.t i 'i 3 J O'lr.ers Ends /^ccer.oriets optli.:.r3at P tIc-d o t sellll" Pioneer (80 ', 6.i..8. ;- -FC'U FLORIDA BUILDING BLOWOUT FL pr.,'du.: t a':.,r,:,e, 30J..JCI .JIJC.Cr 40,100 Llmiled rinn. c.ff-.%r (800) 300-.2JT ei .4 ..Pi-,, alibiag .on', FC -r1 METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$ Eu, Direer i irm .:':,i rt5 .r, : 1. .it, all s rIn ':ko r uler iJ ,3c,'-;: .,:'rl n ,uici' lurn ar o.ur,31 Dollr, .2.aihL.-1. 011Toil I-e STEEL ARCH BUILDINGS! : G*rr,,ir -"ei ItI..lo'ilr 3irc'.i -31 hI.'tE i ir,Ijng ,20x24, 30x60. 35x50. Pri-ecI Goraage' ,C .,r noup./,.arr. Call (800) 341-7007. www. SteelMasterUSA.com FCAN . Huge Multi-family Sale. Frina V /I arI .aiur,jra, urriur.' ,--, igr,l l.en,.:r. t.:o, co.lleCn-r bles, craft and sewing supplies, and, LOTS MORE! Come seel. 5615 CR 634 N, Bushnell (located 3.5 miles west of 1-75). Multi Family Yard Sale. Oxford Community Center; Friday 7/1 and Saturday 7/2. SENIOR SPECIAL 55-PLUS WATERFRONT Uve on the beautiful Withlacoochee River Some of the many amenities Include: a boat/ fishing dock, boat ramp, clubhouse and shuffiebaord The BEST waterfront deal In Florida from from $295 call 1-352-793-5179 for an appointment LAND & HOME 1/2 acre homesite country setting. 3 bedroom, 2 bath New Home with warranty. Driveway, deck, stainless steel appliance pkg. Must see, only $518.45/mo WAC. CALL 352-621-9181 LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME? We have 8 homes set up and. ready for Immediate occupancy. Prices from $69,900 to $109,900. All homes are- up to $20,000 under appraised value. Must see before you buy anywhere else. Taylor Made Homes 352-621-9182 REPOSS AVAILABLE in your area., Call today. Ready to move Into. 352-795-2618 Beautiful 3/2 on 1/2 acre In great school district. :$2,000 and $650 mo, (352) 795-6085 Great Country Setting 3/2 on 2 acres In the Mini Farms, Easy to Qualify.. $4,000 down Sand $560 mo. (352) 795-1272 Just what you've been looking for. New 4/2 :,r, 5 Ocre-. ;Zred ror 3,grl:,uirure H,,rs-i. Wl, urne~S. i0.'I (352) 795-8822 New Land Home Packages Available. Many to Chose from. appro..al LO., .jo...r, and low monthly payments.. 1-877-578-5729 OWNER MUST SELL! New 3 bedroom, 2 b6th on 1/2 acre. Great warranty, the best construction, quiet, nice lot, great location, deck & driveway $2,000 down $579.68/mo. W.A.C. 352-621-0119 -IIM 2/1/2. Den, Fireplace, scieened-in porch, 10x 10 outbutiding t..':,- ,6'3r:-.,-:lI bu. nnell $750. Must have good credit." (352)793-7414, (352)804-5146 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertising In this newspaper is subject to Fair Housing Act which makesit Illegal to advertise "any :preference, llmitatlori or discrimination based on race, color, *religion, sex, handi- cap, familial status'or 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 which 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 HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing Impaired Is 1-800-927-9275. ( OPPORTUNITY ACROPOLIS MORTGAGE *Good Credit *Bad Credit/No Credit *Lower Rates *Purchase/ Refinance *Fast Closings Free Call 888-443-4733 6 Unit Shopping Plaza on 2.5 Acres, N. or Crystal River. Room for addition units. 5 yrs old. $450,000. (352) 527-1096 BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA Must see the beautiful peaceful mountains of Western NC mountains, Homes, cabins, acreage & Investments. Cherokee Mountain Realty GMAC Real Estate, Murphy www. cherokeemountain realty.com Call foc free brochure (800) 841-5868 FCAN VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS Helena Montana, 4.7 acres $79,900. Ride out your back door to millions of acres of national forest Awesome lake & mountain.views, close to Canyon Ferry Lake, minutes to Helena. Soils tested, utilities, ready to build on. Call owner (888) 770-2240 FCAN WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS, North Carolina Where there Is cool Mountain . air, views & streams, homes, cabins & acreage. Call for Free brochure of Mountain Property Sales (800) 642-5333, Realty of Murphy, 317 Peachtree St., 'Murphy, NC 28906 www. realtyofmurphy.com FCAN WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS North Carolina Where there is cool Mountain air, views & streams, homes, cabins & acreage. Call for Free brochure of Mountain Property Sales (800)642-5333, Realty of Murphy, 317 Peachtree St., Murphy, NC 28906 www. realtyofmurphy.com FCAN ATTENTION INVESTORS/BUILDERS 70 Vacant Citrus : i.rrir.,.i i iL for i.31e '.JCiO e.acr, 'Pao :k3a Dea .311l (954) 728-9381 11.5 Acres equestrian community, new subdivision. Deed restrictions, no subdi- Svide. $38,500 per acre. The Preserves at Oak Hill.In Wildwood. (954)461-4625. "MAKE THIS SUMMER THE BEST" E Tennessee's Norris Lake & Golf properties will make every year special. Starting at $24,900. Call Lakeside Realty (423) 626-5820 www. lakesiderealty-tn.com FCAN ASHEVILLE, NC MOUNTAINS Gated community. Spectacular view & River homesites, Club- house, Mountain Spas, Paved roads, View Tower, Riverwalk. New Phase just started www.bearriverlodge. net (866) 411-5263 FCAN ATTENTION INVESTORS: Waterfront lots In the Foothills of NC. Deep water lake with 90 miles of shoreline. 20% redevelopment discounts and 90% financing. NO PAYMENTS for 1 year. Call now for best selection. www.nclake frontproperties.com (800) 709-LAKE FCAN LAKEFRONT BARGAINS Starting at $89,900. Gorgeous lakefront parcels. Gently sloping, pristine shoreline, spectacular views. Across from national forest on 35,000 acre recreational lake In East Tennm. Paved roads, .underground utilIties, central water, sewer, Excellent financing. Call now (800) 704-3145 ext 617. Sunset Bay, LLC. FCAN NC MOUNTAIN PROPERTY Gated community with private river and lake access. Swim, fish, hike. From $20,000 to $70,000 Perfect for log cabin. (800)699-1289 or www. rlverbendlakelure.com FCAN Visit us on Cortez Blvd. (RT 50) Brooksville, FL _ Call for an appointment Announces Their New Factory Outlet In Brooksville Florida MONTANA LAND AUC- TION: July 22, 2005 +/- 577 acres. Jefferson River frontage, world-class hunting/ fishing, awesome mountain views, +/- 1 hour from Bozeman. RK Auction (406) 485-2548 (406) 485-2399 www.MontanaLand Auctlons.com FCAN NEW MEXICO 20 acres $34,990. Scenic region, views, canyons, trees, rolling hills, wildlife. Enjoy hunting, hiking, horses, great climate. Power, great access. 100% financing. Call (877) 822-LANDI FCAN TENNESSEE LAKE PROPERTY from $24,900. 6-1/2 Acre Lot $59,900. 27 Acre Lake Estate $124,900. Lake parcel and Cabin package. available $64,900 (866) 770-5263 ext. 8 for details. FCAN MERCEDES, 1986 560 SL, red, convertible and hard top. $12,000 (352) 793-3821 Washer Whirlpool, used 2 weeks, Warr 03/06, $300 OBO.Computer, HP Pavilion 6360 HP upgrades, 'lots of extras $375 OBO 352'447-1582 CONSIGNMENT SPECIALIST Turn your unwanted organ/piano/or Keyboard Into cash. Guaanteedresls cald Mark at 352-361-5603 Spor.ing I Jacobse Homes of Merit L* -ScotI Fleetwood-it0B :il't' 692-0630 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE Notice Is hereby given to: Realstered Owner' Pamela D. and John W. Deuel 2763 C.R. 415-B Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538-3915 ahd lien holder: None and all other parties that on July 12, 2005, at 9:00 AM, a public sale under statute 713.78 will be con- ducted at Lynch Recy- clers, Inc., 1616 W.C. 48, Bushnell, FL 33513 of a 1997 Ford VIN # 1FMFU18L5VLA78150 For: Recovery of towing and storage accrued, Seller reserves the right to refuse .any bid les than the' amount representing such towing, storage, publication and any other costs addendum to the conduct of sale. Seller re- servesthe right to bid; -s- Lois R. Lynch, President Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, June 30, 2005, 684-0630 SCT Notice to Creditors Estate of Ralph D. Day PUBUC NOTICE IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF.. - FLORIDA, IN AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY 'IN PROBATE FILE NO6-2005-CP-000129 IN RE: ESTATE OF RALPH D. DAY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The 3.:i.Tilr..rrati.:.r. .:. rrn- Estate .:.r RALPH D. DAY, decea.T_ m Ie 11 unTnr.&i 2005-C 1n: 1,:, '-1: i: p-,',a. Ing in the Circuit Court for Sumter County, Florida, Probate Division, rre joa- dress of which Is 2(0 .:,,-rr, Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida 33513. The names and addresses of the. per- sonal representative and the personal representa- ,tlye's attorney are set forth below. : " All creditors of the dece- dent and other persons having claims or- de- mands against dece- dent's estate, Including unmatured, contingent or unliquldated "claims, on whom a copy of this no- tice Is served TuI 1le their claims with tri.., count WITHIN -THE LATER OF THREE (3) *.,v.rH$ AS iFT THE DATE OF THE: FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- TICE: OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE .DATE OF SERV- ICE 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, Including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRS? PUBUCATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publi- cation of this Notice Is June 23, 2005. Personal Representative, -s- JANET CRIME Attorney for Personal Representative DEAN AND DEAN, LL.P. BY: -s- Susan E. Dean, Eslq. Florida Bar No. 746827 230 Northeast 25th Ave. Ocala,. Florida 34470 (352) 368-2800 Published two (2) times In the Sumter County Times, June 23, and 30, 2005. 602-0630 SCT PUBUC NOTICE The Early Learning Coali- tion of the Nature Coast will be facilitating the first Tri County Advisory Coun- cil Meeting on Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the Levy County School Board Office. The address Is 480 Marshbum Ave,. Bronson, FL 32621. Please contact the Coa- lition office at 877-336- 5437 if you have any questions. Published one (1) timfe In the Sumter County Times, June 30, 2005. ' 28 Sumter County (FL) Times Thu 697-0707 SCT NOTICE OF QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBUC HEARING The Sumter County Zoning & Adjustment Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 18, 2005, at 6:30 P.M. In Room 327, Sumter County Historic Courthouse, 209 N. Florida St., Bushnell, Florida to consider requests for comprehensive plan amendments, rezonings, 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.: R2005-0068 Donald Paul Jones GENERAL LOCATION: Bushnell area: North on US 301 approximately one mile to property on southwest corner of US 301 and CR 542W., LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 9, Twp. 21S, Rng. 22E: Beg at the NE comer of sec run S 320' W 660' N 320' E 660' to POB REQUESTED ACTION: Rezone 4 acres MOL from RIA to CH. CASE NO.: R2005-0069 Susan Sklcewicz GENERAL LOCATION: Bushnell area: West on C-476, South on CR 635. West on CR 647S. North. on CR 642E. West on CR 642 to 1st drive on the north side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 30, Twp. 21S, Rng. 21E: E V of SE A of NW 4 less the W 10' TO BE REZONED TO RRIC: E 200' of N 217.81' of SE '4 of NW 4 BALANCE TO A10C REQUESTED ACTION: Rezonel8.7 acres MOL from AS to A10C and I acre MOL to RRIC for lineal transfer, CASE NO.: R2005-0071 William V. & Janet Story GENERAL LOCATION: Tarryiowr. area Eo6i on C-48. South on SR 471. West on .P 50 .giang ngrnr r, CR 478A. North on CR 755. Prop- erty approximately milee on west.slde of road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION; Sec. 22, Twp. 22S, Rng. 22E: E 660' of N 330' of.NE 4 OF NE V & E 10 of N ,of W % of NE of NE & W 198.71' of N 133.71' of E 2 of NE V of NE 4 & E 10' of N 133.71' of W 2 of NE V of NE A less the E 180' of W 378.71' of N 167' of E Vof NE Y of NE4 Sec 15, Twp 22S, Rng 22E: E 10' of S 75' of W V of SE 4 ofSE 4 &W 198.71 of S 75' of E aoftSE Y ofSE A REQUESTED ACTION: 'lez.rnel ?0 acre; .tOL from A5 & Al to RR1C for lineal varnrer CASE NO.: 172005-a 2 . Carl Cole, Jr. GENERAL LOCATION: Co.ear. are.3 '.rrr, or, IUS 301 rhi.-,ughr Coleman. P,'orrt l ocrourimaTei one ,Trllc ,i- r, me eao, side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 19, Twp. 19S, Rng. 23E:. Beg at NE cor of SW 4 of SE V run S 562.24' W 261.16' N 230.44' W 78.14' S 84 deg 11' 41" W 136.43' N348.34' E 457.40' to POB & Beg at NEcor of SW 14 of SE run W 457.40' to POB cont W 6.53' S 349.02' N 84deg 11' 41" E 6.59' N 348.34' to POB REQUESTED ACTION: hRezh .5 acrAe. IOL riom RP5 ,:. RR1C 10r lrineal trans- "er " Ir.e reco,, mer,,,aairr.: o ir.- :.:,r.ing & Adjustment Boara will be pre.enried 10 ihe Boara of Sumter County CormmisnionBres o a PuII.: Hearinr.g .:, be hela or., uel. day, July 26. 2005 at 6:00 P.M. In Room 22 *:'mer County Historic Courthouse, 209 N. Florida St., Bushnell, Florida. CASE NO.: T2005-0028. Scofftt Heser GENERAL LOCATION: SumT.arr.iile areo No.nr. an uL, :33 South on CR 543. rroperr apDDi:r'i.T'ioely 'i mile on the west side of the LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec, 26, Twp. 20S, Rng. 22E: E 217' ol S 300' of N 'h of NE .A of SW 'k less RW for CR across E side & W 160' of E 377' OaS 170'of N V of NE ofSW'/ REQUESTED ACTION: Renewal of Temporary Use permit T2004-0016 for one year to allow ah"RV while residence Is under construc- tion. CASE NO.: T2005-0030. LOaonr.e B Kaurrmar, . GENERAL LOCATION- wrahoC:,' area ,' ,srr,,,r u) 31,, 1 East on C-462. onr. or, Cr' 128 Easi .,n C 12 9 Properrv OapI'l m rei, rrile cr. trre ,,sr. .ice o rne rc.aa LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 32, Twp..18S, Rng. 23E: E 165' of W 332.19' of N 400' of W of NE /. of NE 4 less RD R/W along the N side. REQUESTED ACTION: Temporary Use Permit for three years for caregiver's res- idence.. , CASE NO.: 12005-6031 1.16 ,'n & Elio .rLr, M.:.;re 'r GENERAL LOCATION: Websier area St:,fr., on US 301 Easi on C-478 North c.r. *E i2Tr. Crir.-e Ea:emer,,i aoppr.:.. irrmair, 2'10 mile on tr.e ea,3;1 lae F.:.llr,., .ea.rrme 1 t.:. pr.r c.e ' LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 35, Twp. 21S, Rng. 22E: NE 4 of SE 4 of NW 4 to- gether with non-exclusive easements B-1359 P-90 REQUESTED ACTION: Temporary Use Permit for'one year to allow an RV while Residence !s being constructed. CASE NO.: T2005-0032 Gor & 6 Gail Waler, GENERAL LOCATION. Cer.rer Hmil oarea East on C-48. Easterly on C 469. West on CR' 710. Property approximately 2/10 mille on the north side of the road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 23, Twp. 21S, Rng. 23E: Beg 245' E of SW cor of SE of NW 4 run E 245' NE/ly 330' to pt 570' E of W line of SE A of NW A run W 285'S/ly tobeg REQUESTED ACTION: Temporary Use Permit for three years to allow mobile home for a care~recelver's residence. :' As time allows, the Zoring & /'du.stmeni Boara sitting "1 Ie LOcal Plannin g gercr aaV nora a workshop aealrrL .Airn re..I.hir,. I0 .ronrr.g rc.rlrOl.'-.r,; ard related Information regarding these cases Is on file with the Sumter County Division of Plaorrirg ns on.iel.:',pTr.i Summer County Courthouse, 2n r1 Florida ;.leel IRom T 324, Bushnell, Florida. These flies may be reviewed be- tween the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM/' Monday through Friday. Published two (2) times in the Sumter County June 30, and July 7,2005. 695-0630 SCT PUBUC NOTICE Sealed bids will be received by the Sumter County School Board, 301 W. McCollum Ave., Bushnell, FL 33513,; prior to Bid date in the Conference Room on the second floor of the Maintenance/Facilities Depart- .ment until 2:00 p.m. (prevailing time) on July 7, 2005, at which time all bids will be publicly opened for the pur- chase and removal from property a 888 SF two. bed- room home on 302 W Central Avenue, Bushnell, All bidders bear the responsibilIty of moving the building within thirty (30) days of bid acceptance of Board. Bid must include proof of liability insurance provided by moving.contractor. 'Any questions may be directed to Mr. Jim Allen (352) 793-1281. Each bid shall be submitted to the Sumter County School Board Maintenance/Facilities Depart-, rrer.i 301 W M.1cC.Ilujrn ..e,, Bushnell, FL 33513, Pro- poal': iiron, De eaIea and plainly marked with Name ol Po10ec I (Home on W Central Avenue Bid # 258). Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, June 30, 2005. , Tx-T m sDA'Y Txrr'arr0, 2005 690-0707 SCT Notice of Sale JP Morgan Chase Bank. as Trustee vs, Candace Sanders, et al. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2004-CA-1080 JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. CANDACE SANDERS; DOUGLAS K. SANDERS: CINDY CHEVROLET, INC. F/K/A CINDY BROKER CHEVROLET, INC.; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of'Foreclosure dated the 13th day of May, 2005, and entered in Case No. 2004-CA-1080, of the Circuit Court of the 5TH Judicial Circuit in and for Sumter County, Florida, wherein JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE is the Plaintiff and CANDACE SANDERS; DOUGLAS K. SANDERS; CINDY CHEVROLET, INC. A/K/A CINDY BROKER CHEVROLET, INC.; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN 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. COURTHOUSE, 209 NORTH FLORIDA STREET, BUSHNELL' FLORIDA 33513, at 11:00 a.m. on the 14th day of July, 2005, the following described property as set forth In sold Final Judgment to wit: LOT 73, ROLLING HILLS MANOR, AN UNRECORDED SUBDI- VISION IN SUMMER COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICU- LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE SOUTH 0' 01'48" WEST, 1247.94 FEET AND SOUTH 89" 55' EAST 25 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 18 SOUTH, RANGE 23 EAST IN SUMTER COUN- TY, FLORIDA FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 89* 55' EAST, A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 0' 01'48" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 121.66 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 89 55' WEST, A DIS- TANCE OF 125 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 0 01'48" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 121.66 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- NING. 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 Telephone Volce/TDD (904) 793-0215 prior to such proceeding. Dated this i.,lir. a.:, cf May, 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, June 30, and July 7, 2005. 657-0630 SCT I .:C,.e .:I Actofl r. USA etc. ', S.:..ia.r .rmiTiI: .3I er l PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE Ci fC'Li ,C'.,rei ,: -ihE FIi-TH JUDICI AL CIRCuji iOF FL ,', 1 1- Ir I -L, 1 FO' i.I.iEr. CoGi,.Inr., C,.' L Cl. lIC'I I Case No. 2005-CA-000-528 UNITED'STATES OF AMERICA. So.iirg tnr.r.ugr. Rural Development fc.rmeii, oainmer. HComeT :.1min.rration . (Frr.H-'A. ,Lled ldioie D-c.artm-,er, or 4-q.r.-jirujre i'U' vs. SONJA R. CHAMBLISS, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO:' SONJA'R. CHAMBLISS.-whose last known address is 600 West Clarke Street, Wildwood, Florida 34785 YOU ARE liiihEL.' imar an actionrto foreclose a mort-.' gage on rr,5 .:Ii.:..lrig described property In Sumter County, Florida: . That part of Block C of MEADOW LAWN ADDITION as recorded In Plat Book. 2, Pages 3 & 4, Public Records of Sumter County, Florida bounded and described as fol- low; B.egin zr r Ne NE c.-.irrer n i r al,-1 1 laci k C '.' .;C ,. .3.. ow La. r. Aa o Ir'.'. 0,1-3 rul' I,,jilr, ii) C-gr-ee. 'i Wesi aionr t lc -E. lr.e :,1aa BI.:l.Ck ': a *l3 r ,,ir.c. ;or I500 1e irherce rlorin 89 Degree': 6 03c." Weil ;00 ie ,i rrn rc-e ,:i,,r, 00 Deg.rA s 3 01' Eo':I1 .4 C:. rieer to a ,c, ii ." r-,e lirTi in.he ,', :.; l,,: ;.:L i C ri ',1 C Sourr. B'3 DC-gr-,e. J E31 Ea.-a '.r.g r. eicnr. inr, ir ci sold Block C a distance of 70.0 feet to the Point of Be- ginnng. , has been. filed against you and you are required to er,, a *:c, .:.r ,:our winner, a iers.,e: ir a'iy To n C.r' rNE L L E '. JI'- Pi:, rin ln O .r.,-,, .r.,::; aaare': i.: CK) Irhii. '.nreei I ,' 'AJIrv -r Ha.er, Fn.:na.,n j .' 1 :r. :r 3eslore July 11, 2005. ana. Miee rie oiginalrrl ir, inc. Cieiak or rnEc CC.urt elTrir oec.r e :,er.ic- .:.n Plainnhf onol.rrnry cr imrr i.e laeai, n'-re.an-r .:.rr.--r.l:e a a T'auIT -.111 i . erni 'eja aga3inr ,.:u r.:,r tr, e i .lle, ei ,. Tar,,:a i-r rrr Comr lair. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court on June 2, 2005. GLORIA R. HAYWARD Clerk of the Circuit Court (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) .By: -s- Susan A. Stollar S. C'eCout, Cl-erl u'ii:,.rea :,ur J,.i times in the '..,'rie," County Times, June'01 io, 23, and 30,2005. ,. 696.0707 SCr NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Publi C.eaiii-. b-,.'fcri ih L.:,:.3l Planning Agen- cy/Zonlr.g anr .-aiL.lmircer.I 6,.:Oi or lumter County: in,:,rla wi D.- o reila .:.n Monday, July 18, 2005, at 6:30 PM. ir.-h r'.:,rT 327 Fujrr.er C.:.ur.r., HFhinric Courthouse, 209. N. :ilriaa Tiee Bu:rr.i-l r..rica io:, consider the .following application for a Small Scale Comprehensive Flan Amrnarner.i 10 the Sumter County Future Land Uie ,' .. CASE NO.: SS2005-12 Donald Paul Jones GENERAL LOCATION: Bushnell area: North on US 301 approximately one mile to property on southwest corner of US 301 and CR 542W. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sec. 9, Twp. 21S, Rng. 22E: Begin at NE car of sec run S 320'W66N 320'E 66.0' REQUESTED ACTION: Land use change on 4 acres ".I,'L n.:.rr agricultural to commercial. The recommererndatior,. f ire Lo.:.cai 'PiOnrning Agen- C,.' ,rar.rg ar: ajlu o lrer.it b:.ai,'i ..I II e ,tei er.D ne.- 'to Ine Bc.ara .:. i c u i, t iC ..' C .: .rrr, ,I,, : r.D,.r,.r r a Public Heanr.g I..) oe reina on iue.0aa Jul/ 26 A5 at 6:00 P.M. In Room 222, Sumter County Courthouse, Bushnell, Florida. This application may be Inspected at the Planning and Development Office, Sumter County Historic Court- house, 209 N. Florida Street, Room 324, Bushnell, Florida on Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Perc.r,. ,irr. ai.aiilerie: r.e,-.inr a .:l:rn .r., .l.r Ic, aOTena-:1 irI. .Tc.lr.i :r.cjia *:.,,r'a .r Sc urriler C.:.jrr, 'an'nrrir,'ra"iC.n c.rr.:e am 352 I 48n u r,.3u, ir'30. arnce .i Ine nci."heiuled ieeiinrig Published two (2) -Irr.e In r- ;i.T.er Cc.unr" June- 30, and July 7, 2005. 678-0707 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Writ of Exe- cution Issued in the Circuit Court of. Sumter County, Florida on the 16th day of May, 2005, in the cause %rerein The State of Florida, was plaintiff and John Thompson, was defendant being Case No. 2004CF60 In said court. I, William 0. Farmer, Jr., as Sheriff of Sumter County, Florida, haye levied upon all the right, title and Interest of the defendant John Thompson In and to the follow- Ing described property, to-wit: MISCELLANEOUS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, INVENTORIED & PHOTOGRAPHED and oar the 18th day of JULY, 2005, at Oxford Self Stor- age, 11203 N. U.S. 301, located In Oxford, Sumter County, Florida, at the hour of 1:00 PM, I will offer for sale all of the said defendant John Thompson's, right, ti- tie and Interest' in aforesaid property at public outcry and will sell the same, subject to all prior liens, encum- brances and Judgments, If any, to the highest and best. bidder or bidders for CASH, the proceeds to be ap- piled as far as may be to the payment of costs and sat- isfaction of the above-described execution. The'above-described property may be viewed at the storage facility starting at 12:00 PM on the 18th day of July, 2005. - William 0. Farmer, Jr., Sheriff Of Sumter County, Florida By: -s- Sgt. Roget Hayes, Deputy Sheriff Published four (4) times In the Sumter County Times, June 16, 23, 30, and July 7, 2005. . 601-0630 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE PER FLORIDA STATUTE 116.21, FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS HELD BY THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT. All FUNDS NOT CLAIMED ON OR BEFORE SEPTEM- BER 1, 2005 WILL BE TURNED OVER TO THE STATE OF FLOR- IDA PER FLORIDA STATUTE 717. Dollar Check # Amount Check Payable To: 9586 $ 10.00 GARY LYNN FANCHER 9587 $ 10.00 RUDOLPH PANDOLEELU 9592 $ 23.00 JOSEPH WALLACE WALSH 9594 $ 7.00 JASON SMITH 9757 $ 18.50 HOLLY DEE NIELSON 9884 $18.00- DAVID JOHN BARRALES 9892 $ 7.00 JOHNATHAN ERIC BERGEN 9894 $ 10.00 RICHARD THOMAS WALKER 9895 $14.00 SUSAN MARIA WATERLOO 9998 $20.00 THOMAS BOX JR 10028 $ 2.00 WILLIAM HALE 10180 $10.00 TIMOTHY EDWARD KOKX 10293 $ 7.00 STACY L BICE 10332 $ 6.00 OMAR HUNT 10377 $10.00 SUSAN B RAINES 10421 $ 8.00 ERIC CHARLES BROWN 10423 $ 7.00 PAUL D LENNIGER - 10424 $ 7.00 HEATH ALEXANDER TAVRIDES 10488 $ 8.75 CHRISTOPHER BELL 10509. $ 6.80 BREON SAMUELS 10524 $10.00 JUSTIN ANTHONY TROY 10526 $150.00 CRISTANTO AVILA 10528 $150.00 LUCAS L PEDRO 10545 $10.00 MONICA M MCCORMICK 10666 $ 7.00 LAWRENCE LEE GUSTAFSON 10726 $ 7.00 DONALD PAUL JOHNSON JR 11055 $ 25.00 DOROTHY A HENDRICKS 11188 $ 7.00 SALVATORE A CALLEGARI 11248 $217.50 ANCILMO LEMUS . 11272 $-15.50 JOSEPH EDWARD ZERANSKI 11540 $10.00 JAMES TALMADGE ALBRITTON JR 11557 $ 6.80 ANNIE MAE TRUESDALE 11687 $ 2250 JESSICA CROLON HAYWOOD 11690 $ 7.00 KEITH ALAN JUDGE . 11825 $ 7.00 JOHN T MCMULLEN 11826 $ 3.00 KATINA ANDREA STEPHENS 11861 $ 7.00 LYNDA K BENNETT 11887 $15.00 CHARLOTTE M PAGE 11903 $ 7.00 INTEGRATED LOAN SERVICES 11917 $10.00 RICHARD J DEPA JR 12121 $17.00 DAMASO BERNABE JR 12138 $12.32 CHELSEA PEREIRA 12223 $500,00 JIMMY SOLOMON 12326 $ 6.20 DIANE BEVILLE 12336 $ 6.80 DONNA BINGHAM GOODWIN 12337 $ 22.00 EMILLIANO CARDNA JR 12339 $16.00 RHIAN GREGORY OLIGER 12356 $ 50.00 EDWARD DAVIS III 12488 $10.00 KENNETH WOODROW WOOD III 12498 $201.75 CHRIS GRIMALDI 12499 $ 25.00 CARLOS CORTES 12633 $ 7.00 TRACY MARYFIELD RIVERS 12635 $ 7,00 SHAWN L COMIS 12685 $ 6.80 JEFFREY LEROY MARTIN 12897 $ 16.00 SERVITO MORALES 12898 $ 27.00 MARTY ELWOOD HElD JR 12900 $ 6.00 JEAN RONALD DUBUISSON 13012 $ 6.00 EgIJiFIP TCCOPPOP-rTICrI 13454 $17.00 81B,.AIr 1LI'NI POPE 13459 $10.00 WILFORD LEE MESSER JR 13635 $' 5.36 SCOTT SCHUMANN 13675 $23.00 H BOXENDINE. 13677 $ 5.50 STEPHANIE MARIE JOYCE 13681 1$10.00 JIMMY DUY NGUYEN 13819 $ 18.50 TIFFANI THERESSA JACKSON 13916 $10.00 SHERRY JEAN HOROWITZ Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, June 30, 2004. 689-0707 SCT Notice of Sale Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. vs. Richard Brown, Jr., et al. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE : i, i.rl C ',ij. f CF ii-II: .i .i J1 iC. I -L .Ir.: u tI [ ic lk,,u'f lriE "' : 'U[]r. FL r,'I , CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 2005-CA-000385 ,,-Ji,: 4 E LE,. fLL.:.I.,',i '. I"E ."i TICI I Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD BROWN, JR. A/K/A RICHARD LEE BROWN, JR.; JENNIE L BROWN A/K/A JENNIE BROWN; MELANIE 0. BROWN A/K/A MELANIE BROWN; SOVEREIGN BANK F/K/A WAYPOINT BANK F/K/A HARRIS SAVINGS BANK; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT 'PROPERTY, . Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of.Foreclosure dated the 14th day of June, 2005, and entered In Case No. 2005-CA-000385 of the Circuit Court of the 5TH Judicial Circuit in and for. Sumter County, FlorIda, wherein MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REG- ISTRATIC0t r.:rir.l, irS. i rr, Plaintiff and RICHARD BROWN Jli' /C'/r riCMHArD LEE BROWN, JR.;'SOVER- EIGN BANK F/K/A WAYPOINT BANK F/K/A HARRIS SAV- ING? BAN YI JENNIE L. EI :,],Wl L.'T, jEliri: ,\ , DOE; JANE DCE .', UJrji.lJ wrl rEI liTS ill P ,i ',- SION OF THE SuBJE'C .PP'PEPTr, are defendants. I will .i .: tr ir. rIar.er arld c-.: .iai..er i.,. cax, .31 ire W'i; C".:.[i i c CF, 7 F C.,.'I.'ITH.'.".I-E rj ji ii ,VE li j,. DAYS AND THURSDAYS at the Sumter County Court- house, In BUSHNELL Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on the 15th day of July, 2005, the following described property as set forth In said Final Judgment to wit: Mortgage: LOT 128, OAKLAND HILLS SUBDIVISION, AC- CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 75-75G, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH A 1996 STON DOUBLE-WIDE MOBILE HOME SITUATED THEREON AND PERMANENTLY ATTACHED THERETO, DESCRIBED UNDER HUD #FLA 575808 & FLA 575809, VIN # FLFLS70A23692SK21 & FLFLS70B23692SK21, TITLE #71447713 & 71447714. ;, ir, a.:.: oi3oance .irr. Ie Arericans with Disabilities Act, disabled persons who, because of their disabilities 'need special accommodation to participate In this eed::,:ejlr,..-:,jud contact the ADA Coordinator at -0. l Ic.nr. Flnri.na Street, Bushnell, FL 33513 or Telephone. v:.Ice/TOD (,O J) ")3-0215 prior to such proceeding. Dated this 15th day of June, 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, June 30, and July 7, 2005. 05-02014 683-0707 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE 'REQUEST FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES The Board of Sumter County Commissioners Is reques- ting proposals from firms Interested In providing archl- tectural services to design and prepare specifications for an expansion of the Sumter County Detention Cen- ter. Flrms'submitting a .response to this request should ha.s I I..i -c ln:c i.r. rrir, 3 [ rrI ri i:iinltiei i.:, be con- ,rrjc e, ir.:. r,.:.u.:e lairn Ir.T, ae ', ua,., r. Fir'Ins should be r..:,r-.ugr, flaT.iOlla, ,a.irr. all apol-..le .aTuItory and c.,d.le requrlremer.r; leloarrg ic. ire .-.:.r rr.jcnc.n of such Jon ll ci, tli . An original and five copies of submirnfttals of qualifica- tions and Interest must be received In the County Ad- ministrator's Office, Room #206, Sumter County Historic Courthouse at 209 North Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida 33513, In a sealed envelope marked Architect Servic- es for Jall ExpanslonT no later than 5:00 P.M., Monday, July 11, 2005. Additional Information may be, obtained by calling 352-793-0200. A professional negotiations committee will follow the competitive' negotiations selection pro- cedures to negotiate a contract for the agency with rhe fir,T, .:,:,r.:aereaa \o M rre ,rnol qualified. Upon S:.iTpie~t~r, :,l ire c..:],:.n,:,r,' c.r ':e a contract will se ore:e,',ra 1, re 8.:..ra .'., Sumi,.r County Commis- sioners for consideration. Published two (2) times in the Sumter County Times, June 30, and July 7,. 2005. 603-0630 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA (WCF) is Issuing this Re- Squest for Proposal (RFP) to solicit fJanitorlal services from qualified firms In the Central Florida Region. The con- tracted firm will be responsible for, and not limited to,. scheduled cleaning services of the building, restrooms, and break room areas on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. The firm will also be responsible for additional duties In- cluding maintaining the Janitor closet In a neat and or- derly fashion, securing all doors upon completion of services (after. 5 p.m.), turning off all designated lights when finished, removing all trash from building and placing in designated dumpster, Informing building maintenance department of any problems or areas In need of repair, and providing a customer communica- tion form program or 'checklist, Additional details are provided In the REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) package which Is available In both electronic and paper format. Interested parties can obtain a copy of the RFP by e-mailing Lweaver@wcfla cornm or sending a letter of request to Undsey Weaver at WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA at 1097 Sand Pond Road, Suite 1009. Lake Mary. Florida 32746, (407) 531-1222. Ext. 2080. Completed proposals must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon EST, Tuesday, July 12, 2005. Responses re- ceived after this date and time will not be considered. Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times, June 30, 2005. 693-0630 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE Notice Is hereby given to: Registered Owner Aaron D. Cronin 35621 Auston Dr. Dade City, FL 33525-0000 and lien holder: None and all other parties that on July 18, 2005, at 9:00 AM, 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 1999 Mazda VIN# JMITA2228X1502280 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, June 30, 2005. 600-0707 SCT Notice to Creditors Estate of Roland Victor Matson PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SUMMER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 2005CP-000142 IN RE: ESTATE OF ROLAND VICTOR MATSON, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ROLAND VICTOR MATSON, deceased File Number 2005CP-00042,. is pending In the Circuit Court for Sumter County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which Is 209 N. Florida Street, Bush- nell, Florida. The names and addresses of the per- sonal representative and the personal representa- tive's attorney are set forth below. All. creditors of the dece- dent and other persons having claims or de- mands, 3 ~a r.' dece- dent's e:-aine Including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this no- tice Is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN -THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICA- TION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or de- .T.and; ag:a;rI.;t Ihe dce- ao,r. : e n.3 Irn. i...air.h, ur.,,nT.3ure.- .:.:.r.ir.g-r, i .-, uidlQI-ulainC.1 cla-iT,. mriust fie inrir clarm: .i~rr. 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 pub- lication, of this Notice 'Is June 30, 2005.. .... Fer:.:.rnai il,-.r.er.,ait.e CHARLES R. MATSON f.-.rrr, AnIeccra,. r.1 Attorney for Personal Representative: RANDALL N. THORNTON Florida Bar No.: 176505 Post Office Box 58 Lake Panbsoffkee. Florida 33538 , (352) 793-4040 Published two (2). times In the Sumter County Times, June 30, and July 7, 2005. 694-0630 SCT PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE Ioti.:i.e i. her6t.', gi.. ,. .:', Pea:' rl.irdC,"..r,.r Richard Alan Warson 37766 Oak Run Circle Zephyrhills, FL 33541-0000 orani lir.,l r. ae None ara a. .,rnne, parties that c..-, .,,i, 15 O05, at 9:00 AM, c public sale under statute "13 '7 will be con- ducted at Lynch Recy- clers. Inc., 1616 W.C. 48, Bushnell, FL 33513 of a 1997 Hyundai VIN# KMHVF24NOVU381561 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, June 30, 2005. ..- .. .' . To place your Legal Advertising in the TIMES call" 793-2161 604-0707 SCT Notice to Creditors : Estate of 'Shirley L Coffey PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 2005-CP-000128 IN RE: ESTATE OF SHIRLEY L.,COFFEY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of SHIRLEY L. COF- FEY, deceased, whose date of death was March 30, 2005: and whose so- cial security. number is 263-62-8808, is pending in the Circuit Court for Sum- ter County, Florida, Pro- bate Division, File Number 2005-CP-000128, the ad- dress of which Is 209 N. Florida Street, Bushnell, FL 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 and other persons having claims or de- mands. against dece- dent's estate on ....:. a copy of this ,.",n.:- in. served must. 'file their. claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTH: ,FTEF THE CDiE OF FIRSi FU6b.- C: 'n,",i OF THIS ri..'i..:E OR THIRTY (30) DA'" A-1'ErF 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 the dece- dent's estate must file ir.,ir Clai-T. ...ir r.i, court WnIHIII IHI'EE ( 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 pub- lication of this Notice Is .June 30, 2005.o-Peona Co-Personal Representatives: CHERYL L. HOLCOMB S ',J 1- .c r, r,,j, u:r,,,eiiln Fn ..i'in.ij DINA G. BURNS ,:.,:, E i,. t . Bushnell, FL 33513 Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: COLLEEN M. DURIS, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 975140 COLLEEN M. DURIS, P.A. ,, r rE mrr. .e.r.u'e : l ': Fia :rl, 1.1i ") (352) 732-7020 Published two (2) times in ir.e ,'.rre, ,. .:unty Tirrce' JJre 3 .Iijiul/7, 2005. 691-0707 SCT " Amended Notice of Sale First Federal, etc. vs. Robert K; Dupont, et al. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2005-CA-000407 FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF LAKE COUNTY, PliO ,ri-.n ' vs. ROBEPT i' uCrPII aO-na ,-roi,',- Ei.i Iri urvilCvOwsi i tErr i i r& 2 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 14th day of June, 2005, and en- tered In Civil Action No. 2005-CA-000407, of the Circuit Court of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, In and for Sumter County, Florida, wherein the above-named: Plaintiff and Defendant(s) were the parties, that I will sell to the nighi-ei arna Det bidder for cash at the West entrance o, ire :.ia r.i orical courthouse, 209 North Florida :rieeir u:r,-.ii Florlda, at 11:00 a.m. on the 19th day of July, 2005, the following described property: Lots I. 2, 3. and 4. Block A of Phase One, of the WOODS SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof recorded In Plat Book 4, Page 2, of the Public Records of Sumter County, Florida. TOGETHER WITH a 1971 Royal double wide mobile home bearing ID #5053 A and B. DATED: June 28, 2005. . GLORIA R. HAYWARD Clerk of Courts (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) By: -s- Susan A. Stollar Deputy Clerk -Iru.lria rc. 2) times In the Sumter County Times, Ju,-it :' or.a .hiji/ 7, 2005. 681-0630 SCT NOTICE OF SALE PolIn vs. Sore IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY FLORIDA CASE NO. 2005CA000197 CHAD POLIN and CHRISTINA POUN, his wife Plaintiffs, vs. RICHARD E. SHARE and MARGIE A. SARE, his wife, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Notice Is given that In accordance with the Final Judg- ment entered on June 14, 2005, In Civil Action No. 2005CA000197 of the Circuit Court for Sumter County, Florida, In which Chad Polln and Christina Polin, his wife, are the Plaintiffs, and Richard E. Sore and Margie A. Sore, his wife, the Defendants, I will sell to the highest bidder for cash at the West door of the Sumter County Courthouse In Bushnell, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on July 12, 2005, the following real property: Lots 6 and 8, Block 3, Pana-Coo-Chee Retreats, Unit 1, as recorded In Plat Book 3, Page 13, Public Records of Sumter County, Florida, and the right of Ingress and egress over Begin South 05*09'45" East 70.41 feet from the Northwest comer of Lot 8, Block 8, Magnolia Shores; thence North 5700'45" East to the shore of Lake Panasoffikee, this line being the North boundary of a 25 foot easement running from the County Road to the shores of Lake Panasoffkee, County of Sumter, State of Florida. Dated: July 14, 2005. Gloria R. Hayward Clerk of Circuit Court (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) By: -s- Grace Krause Deputy Clerk Published two (2) times in the Sumter County Times, June 23, and 30, 2005. 605-0630SCT NOTICE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR CLASS 1 LANDFILLS The Board of County Commissioners of Sumter County proposes to adopt the following by ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF SUMTER COUNTY FLORIDA, MAKING FINDINGS CONCERNING SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS AND THEIR IMPACTS, PROVIDING DEFINITIONS, ESTABLISHING PURPOSE AND INTENT, REQUIRING LANDFILLS TO MEET ESTABLISHED STATE STANDARDS, PROVIDING FOR PARCEL SIZE AND LOCATION STANDARDS, FOR SITE STANDARDS, ACCESS. REQUIREMENTS, SETBACKS, SCREENING, CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS, OPERATIONAL STANDARDS, MONITORING, REQUIRING CERTAIN PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES, ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY SOLID WASTE TRUST FUND, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE The Public hearing is scheduled as follows: Date Time Place 7/12/05 6:15pm Board Hearing Room Second Floor Sumter County Courthouse Bushnell, Florida 33513 Entry to the courthouse after 5:00 pm is through the East door. Persons needing special assistance gaining access to this meeting and hearings or to be heard at the hearing should call 352-793-0207 to make any special arrangements. . Notice is given if any person desires to appeal any action taken by the Board at the above hearings, a verbatim record of the proceedings may be necessary and is not prepared or furnished by the Board. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect tothe proposed ordinance. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available by contacting 352-793-0200 and is available in the County Commission office located in Room 206 Sumter County Courthouse, Bushnell, Florida 33513. Dated this 6/28/05. Gloria Hayward Clerk of Circuit Court Ss/Melissa Steed By: Deputy Clerk To place your Legal Advertising in the .. SUMITER - COUNTY TIMES call9-2. 793-2161 698-0707 SCT Sale Contents Unit #42 Todd Hauff NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Mlchelle Steed, doing business as Priscilla's Stor- age, Inc., hereby, gives notice that the entire contents of Unit #42 which ' Is a 10xl0,.of F...:i-3 ,.rj. age, Inc., a ,*i. ,.iage Facility, located at 131 Jumper'Drive North, Bush- nell, Sumter County, Flori- da will be sold at Public Auction. DATE OF SALE: JULY 16, 2005 TIME OF SALE: 1:30 P.M., ADDRESS OF SELF STOR- AGE FACILITY AND LOCA- TION OF SALE: Priscilla's Storage, Inc. Unit #42 131 Jumper Dr. North Bushnell, FL 33513 NAME OF TENANT: TODD HAUFF ADDRESS: 38638,Charles Ave. Zephyrhllls, FL 33542-7155 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: "Miscellaneous Household Goods" MANNER OF SALE: Public Auction This Notice Is given pursu- ant to Section 83,806, Flor- ida Statutes, to satisfy the Self-Service Facility Owner's Uen on the con- tents thereof. Published two (2) times In the Sumter County Times, June 30, and July 7, 2005. 699-0707 SCT Sale Contents Unit #41 Angelique Uoita NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Michelle Steed, doing business as Priscilla's Stor- age, Inc., hereby gives notice that the entire contents of Unit #41 which Is a .1x]0, of Priscilla's Stor- age, Inc., a Self Storage Facility, located at 131 Jumper Drive North, Bush- nell, Sumter County, Flori- da will be sold at Public Auction. DATE OF SALE: JULY 16, 2005 TIME OF SALE: 1:30 P.M. ADDRESS OF SELF STOR- AGE FACILITY AND LOCA- TION OF SALE: Priscilla's Storage, Inc. Unit #41 131 Jumper Dr. North Bushnell, FL 33513 NAME OF TENANT: ANGEUQUE LIOTTA ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1 .Lacoochee, FL 33537 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: "Miscellaneous Household Goods" MANNER OF SALE: Public Auction This Notice Is given pursu- ant to Section 83.806, Flor- Ida Statutes, to satisfy the Self-Service Facility Owner's LUen on the con- tents thereof. Published two (2) times in. the Sumter County Times, June 30, and July 7, 2005. 685-0630 SCT " Notice to Creditors ,'T.,,TTar, C Ti,',l. -~,ati..n', l.or1e. 01 Priscilla A, Beckwith PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2005CP000135 IN RE: ESTATE OF P ,A PRISCILLA A. BECKWITH, Deceased . NOTICE TO CREDITORS .J : (summary administration) TO ALL PERSONS -HAVINGo CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ES- TATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been t entered in the estate of PRISCILLA A. BECKWITH, I deceased; File Number -I 2005CP000135, by the Clr- I cult Court for Sumter -4 County. Florida, Probate Division, the address. of' which is 225 East McCbllum Street, Bushnell. Florida 33513; that the to- tal cash value of the es- tate Is less than $75,000.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom It has been as- signed by such order are: MARK BECKWITH 795 Hulses Corner Road Howell, NJ 07731 Relationship: Son Birth Date: Over 18 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS - ARE NOTIFIED THAT:. All creditors of the dece- " dent and other persons having claims or de- I mands against dece- , dent's estate on whom a I copy of this notice Is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their i claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF - THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLU- CATION OF THIS NOTICE, OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON " THEM. ALL CLAIMS AND DE- MANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first pub- llcatiort of this Notice Is I June 23, 2005. Person Giving Notice: | -s- MARK BECKWITH 795 Hulses Corner Road * Howell, NJ 07731 Attorney for Person. Giving Notice: -s- JULIAN E. HARRISON Attorney At Law Florida Bar No. 147199 Bushnell, Florida 33513 Of JULIAN E. HARRISON, P.A. 138 Bushnell Plaza Suite 301 Bushnell, Florida 33513 (352) 793-5566 Attorney for.Petitioner Published two (2) times In the Sumter County Times, June 23, and 30, 2005. rs, SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005, PAGE 29 CHEVROLET Employee Discount for Everyone DuE To THE OVERWHELMING SUCCESS OF THE OM EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT V. 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