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VOLUME 122 NUMBER 1


THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008


Couple arrested for animal cruelty


BOB REICHMAN
AND AMANDA MIMS
A Webster couple was arrest-
ed for animal cruelty last week
after investigators found more
than a dozen neglected dogs at
their home.
Norman Barich, 47, and his
wife Connie, 46, were both
arrested for animal cruelty on
Wednesday, Dec. 26, according to
a sheriff's department report.
The couple was placed in the
Sumter County Detention
Center with bond set at $2,000
each.
The arrests were made follow-
ing an investigation that was


launched after a deputy noticed After checking the animal,
a dog on the couple's screen investigators informed Barich
porch that appeared to be that the dog needed emergency
"extremely emaciated," accord- medical treatment
ing to the deputy's report. "I know he's bad. I
The deputy went to the was going to shoot him
couple's home, at 14322 two weeks ago but didn't
County Road 737, for a get around to it,"
different matter when he Norman Barich report-
noticed the dog, accord- edly told the investiga-
ing to sheriff's Lt Steve tors.
Binegar. The dog, a female dog
The deputy then con- and five puppies were
tacted Sumter County Norman removed from the home
Animal Control and a Barich and taken for immedi-
representative of the ate veterinarian care,
Sumter County Society for the Binegar said.
Prevention of Cruelty to The dogs include boxers, pugs,
Animals. a Boston terrier, and a dachs-


hund.
The following day, seven other
dogs at the home were turned
over to authorities.
"It's a very sad situa-
tion," said Sherri Evans,
animal cruelty investiga-
tor for the Humane
Society/SPCA of Sumter
County.
"There was phenome-
nal emaciation with the
boxer," Evans said.
"One of the dogs is Co
missing an eye." Ba
She said the dogs were
infested with hookworms and
roundworms and one of them
had an abscess on one leg.


"It looked like a small back-
yard breeding operation," Evans
said, noting one of the dogs not
immediately taken from the
home is pregnant.
She said some of the
puppies might not live.
"There's two or three I
have very grave concern
for. They're five weeks
old. They are so emaciat-
ed."
S The couple's family
nnie members have agreed to
rich take care of the remain-
ing dogs, as well as a horse and a
hog, "until this is resolved,"
according to Evans.


AMANDA MIMS/Sumter CountyTimes


Re-enactors portray Dade's Battle Dec. 30 at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in Bushnell.


Fox attacks


reported in

Wildwood

AMANDA MIMS
Staff Writer

Two Parkwood Manor resi-
dents were bitten by a fox
recently and Wildwood police
are urging those who live in
the area to be on the alert.
Both victims were attacked
early last week during the day,
according to Wildwood Police
Capt. Eddie Reeser.
'"Until the animal is cap-
tured and tested ... we don't
have any information" on what
possible disease the animal
might be carrying, he said.
Police are concerned
because the fox. has exhibited
unusual behavior by going
"out of its way to come in con-
tact with people," he said.
Last Friday, Wildwood
Police Lt. Gerard Olbek said
authorities had been attempt-
ing to capture the animal
since the incidents, but were
unsuccessful as of Friday
afternoon.
"We're treating it as still
(being) a threat," Olbek said.
One resident was bitten in a
yard and the other while walk-
ing a dog. The incidents hap-
pened Dec. 23 and Dec. 24.
"Both encounters appear to
be unprovoked," according to
a Wildwood Police
Department press release.
Police think it's the same
fox, possibly a gray fox, that

Please see FOX, Page 2


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Ritter's Trading Company was
one of several vendors set up
at the annual reenactment at
Dade Battlefield Historic State
Park Dec. 29 and 30.


AMANDA Sumter CouAMANDA MIMS/Sumter County Times AMANDA MI umter ountymes
Reenactor Wayne Hartley, front, of Orange City, sits in the sol- Seminole warriors attack during the annual reenactment at
dier camp Dec. 30 at Dade Battiefield Historic State Park. Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in Bushnell Dec. 30.


Students to be honored at King Awards Breakfast


Kimberly Young


Two Wildwood High School
students have been selected
award recipients to be recog-
nized at the 5th Annual Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Awards Breakfast.
The breakfast will be at the
Savannah Center in the
Villages on Saturday, Jan. 12,
starting at 9 a.m.. Tickets are
$9 per person.
Joshua Doss is in the top
third of his class with a 3.66
grade point average. He is a
teacher's assistant. Joshua is
also an SGA member, and
involved in homecoming
activities. He volunteers in
the tutoring program at
Wildwood High School. He


works at the Villages Movie
Theater. His plans are to
attend a film/acting college in
California, pending a scholar-
ship offer.
Kimberly Young finished
third in her class. Her GPA is
4.63. She is a teacher's assis-
tant. Kimberly is also involved
in the tutorial program at
Wildwood High School.
She plans to attend St. Leo
College after her graduation.
She is involved in many activ-
ities at her church and was
church pianist for two years.
Kimberly works at Crispers
Restaurant. She believes,
"Martin Luther King, Jr. was
an inspirational leader who


provided a model for living we
should all aspire to achieve."
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Award is given to peo-
ple selected from the Tri-
County area. Each year the
host church, churches, syna-
gogues or other sponsoring
organizations accept the
responsibility of choosing per-
sons or groups who encom-
pass those qualities of faith,
courage, service and leader-
ship which are identified with
Dr. King's legacy. It is given to
those recognized for their
efforts to bring peace, justice

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In Malaysia, referee pulls
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during soccer game.
That's not Santa
In Australia, burglar gets
stuck in chimney for 10
hours.
And that wasn't the
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AMANDA MIMS/Sumter County Times
Reenactors portraying Seminoles fire their weapons Dec. 30 during the annual reenactment at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in Bushnell.


AMANDA MIMS/Sumter County Times | the Awards Breakfast other donor organizations
Soldiers battle Seminole warriors during the re-enactment at fH N R Commemorative Committee, and individuals that have
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park Dec. 30. praised the recipients and contributed to make this an
co-sponsoring churches, 1st inspiring occasion."
continued from Page 1 Presbyterian Church of For tickets to the event,
Wildwood and Rock of Ages contact: Barbara Jones -
and equality for all people in Lutheran Church of 259-1074, Jim Eaton 259-
our community regardless of Wildwood.
S" gender, race, color or creed. "We are grateful to them 3583 or the Rev. Zach Harris
EMS," according to the press Dr. Lew Jones, chairman of for their support along with 461-6811.


continued from Page 1
bit both residents.
"This type of behavior is
extremely uncommon for a
gray fox, (and) the concern
for disease certainly exists,"
according to the press
release..
"Both victims were bitten
in their lower extremities,
one requiring transport by


release. aney were expec-ea
to go through a series of tests
and shots.
"There haven't been any
further incidents reported to
us," Olbek said.
Residents are asked to be
cautious and if the fox is
found, to call the police
department at 330-1355 or
Sumter County Animal
Control at 793-1470.
\Pets should be monitored
and current on vaccinations.


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BATTLE

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which nearly all of Maj. Francis
Dade's 107 men were killed in
an ambush by the Seminoles.
The battle took place at what is
now Dade Battlefield Historic
State Park, on a march from
Fort Brooke (Tampa) to Fort
King (present-day Ocala).
"It's one of the best things I've
ever been involved in in my
life," Dade Park Manager
Tracey Standridge told the
audience just before the re-
enactment
Reenactor Murphy Lonewolf,
47, of Fort Pierce, portrayed a
Seminole warrior during this
year's event. He said his pur-
pose there is to educate young
people on how the Seminoles
lived.
"We show them what we did
and how we do it."
He said his interest started
with his uncle, who was a reen-
actor for 20 years.
"Now he's gone and it means
more to me now. My purpose is
to educate the youngsters."
Lonewolf was one of many
Seminole and soldier re-enac-
tors to camp in a wooded area of
the park and share the camps
with visitors.
Numerous vendors also set
up for the event each year, shar-
ing and demonstrating various
crafts and selling everything
from food to toys and jewelry.
The reenactment has been
going on for nearly three
decades and is witnessed by
between 2,000 and 5,000 people
annually.
Dade Battlefield Society
President Jean McNary said on
Sunday there were about 1,000
people watching the reenact-
ment, and about 2,000 on
Saturday.
"It's a nice crowd," she said.
McNary also said those
involved with the reenactment
are aging and new reenactors
are needed to help keep the bat-
tle going.
For more information on the
Dade Battlefield Society, visit
www.dadebattlefield.com.


660-0110-SCT

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the City of Wildwood, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing on the second final reading of Ordinance No. 584
and 585 during the 7:00 p.m. Commission Meeting of December 10, 2007, in the City Hall Commission Chamber, at 100 N Main Street,
Wildwood, Florida.
,?., Ordinance No. 584: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD
., FLORIDA; PROeQOS[NQ SMALL SCALE LAND USE AMENDMENTS
-/ J /77 ~TO THE ADOPTED EOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND FUTURE
LAND USE MAP IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GROWTH
MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1985, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR
1-! CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING
-FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
1., Ordinance No. 585: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD,
FLORIDA; REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE ADOPTED LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE
.. PLAN AND FUTURE LAND USE MAP; IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
Parcel: Do, GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1985, AS AMENDED;
7. PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE

Ordinance No. 584 and Ordinance No. 585 are available at City Hall
for Public inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
AP : Monday through Friday.
Ciy'" oComments may be voiced at the above-mentioned meeting or in
writing, addressed to the City Clerk, 100 N Main Street, Wildwood,
Florida 34785.
/-:,," .... Any person requiring special accommodation should contact the City
Clerk at 352-330-1330 extension 102.
T 'Be advised that any person wishing to appeal any decision made by
S' the Commission on any matter considered during the meeting will
need a record of the proceedings, and may need to ensure that a
S verbatim record is made, which includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is to be based.
-s- Joseph Jacobs, City Clerk

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........ Notice is hereby given that the City of Wildwood, Florida, will hold a
/ ,'t .. Public Hearing on the second final reading of Ordinance No. 561,
77 7/ 7" ... during the 7:00 p.m. Commission Meeting of January 14, 2008, in the
City Hall Commission Chamber, at 100 N Main Street, Wildwood,
Florida'

Ordinance No. 561: An Ordinance Of The City Of Wildwood, Florida,
S....... i I parel D=: Providing For The Voluntary Annexation Of Certain Real Property
...... Consisting Of Approximately 9.86 Acres Being Generally Located In
SSection 8, Township 18 South, Range 23 East; Which Is Contiguous
..... i To' The City Limits Of The City Of Wildwood, Florida; Providing That
. I The Annexed Property Shall Be Assigned A Zoning Classification
Pursuant To The City Of Wildwood Land Development Regulations;
Providing That The Property Annexed Shall Be Subject To All Laws
And Ordinances Of The City Of Wildwood As if Such Territory Had
Been A Part Of The City Of Wildwood At The Time Of Enactment Of
..\ Said Laws And Ordinances; Providing That The Annexed Property
A Shall Be Responsible And Held Liable For Their Proportionate Share
i' .Of The Existing And Future Indebtedness Of The City Of Wildwood;
Providing That Section 1-14 Of The City Of Wildwood Code Of
^ Ordinances Is Amended To Include The Annexed Property; And
Providing An Effective Date.

SOrdinance No. 561 is available at City Hall for Public inspection
T.,, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday.

Comments may be voiced at the above-mentioned meeting or in
writing, addressed to the City Clerk, 100 N Main Street, Wildwood, Florida 34785.

Any person requiring special accommodation should contact the City Clerk at 352-330-1330 extension 102.

Be advised that any person wishing to appeal any decision made by the Commission on any matter considered during the
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Murder trial set for


two Wildwood men


Two Wildwood men are set
to stand trial for a murder
that happened three years
ago in Webster.
Lacharvis Williams, now
23, and Byron McMullen, 21,
are accused of killing 19-
year-old Akim McDonald in
September 2004.
Williams and McMullen
are set for an appearance
Jan. 4 before Circuit Judge
William Hallman in Bushnell
prior to going to trial.
If nothing changes, jury


selection for the trial will
begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday,
Jan. 7.
A third suspect in the mur-
der, Dwayne Edward
Coleman, 20, pled guilty to
manslaughter and armed
burglary, according to court
records.
Coleman is scheduled to be
sentenced Feb. 15.
Williams and McMullen
are accused of first-degree
murder, grand theft, and
armed robbery in connection


with McDonald's death.
The 19-year-old died
September 3, 2004, of a gun-
shot wound to the neck in his
girlfriend's Webster apart-
ment.
Shortly after the murder,
officials said a safe had been
stolen from the home.
Though several arrests
were made in 2004 in connec-
tion with McDonald's death,
no, one had been charged
with his murder until 2006.


Pedestrian dies in collision


A Lady Lake worhan died
last weekend when she was
struck by a vehicle in The
Villages.
Weita Roderick, 78, was
walking east across the


intersection of U.S. 441 and
Bela Cruz Drive about 5:30
a.m. last Saturday, Dec. 29,
when she was struck by a
southbound vehicle,
according to a Florida


Highway Patrol report
Roderick failed to yield
the right of way to a Ford
truck driven by Paul D.
Fritz, 56, of Summerfield,
according to the report.


Thieves take boat, motors


at Pana Vista Lodge


AMANDA MIMS
Staff Writer

The Sumter County
Sheriff's Office is looking for
information on thefts that
happened late on Christmas
Eve or early Christmas morn-
ing at Pana Vista Lodge on
County Road 421 in Lake
Panasoffkee.
The thief or thieves took a


25, when Pana Vista owners
discovered the missing boat
and motor
The stolen boat was later
recovered on the water but
its motor, along with a
trolling motor and tackle,
were gone. I
"They took the whole boat
and they stripped it of the
motor, batteries and tackle,"
Binegar said.
"Thps +trrk a.vart+hiri nff


The other motor is a 9.9
horsepower Nissan 4-stroke
outboard motor.
Anyone with information
should call sheriff's Det.
John Marshall at 793-0222 or
the Central Florida
CrimeLine at (800) 423-TIPS.


Sumter County's



10 Most Wanted


Christopher
Daneal
Barnes, 29
1731 C.R. 609-
C, Bushnell
Charges:
Burglary to
structure; grand theft.

CAPTURED

Tuan Van
Tran, 35
2595 Metro
Sevilla Dr No.
106, Orlando
Charges:
Money launder-
ing.

Steven Luther
Crawford, 36
4674 S.R. 50,
Webster
Charges:
Possession of
methampheta-
mine.



Jamar Anwar
Brooks, 19
8828 N.E. 107th
Blvd., Lady
Lake
Charges:
Armed tres-
pass; cruelty to
animals.


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boat and its contents from it they thought they could get I PAISH
one slip 'at the lodge and a some money for" ES
motor from the boat in the The motor stolen along
slip next to it, said sheriff's with the boat is a silver 25
Lt. Steve Binegar. The thefts horsepower Yamaha out-
happened between about 4 board motor with blue let- 1452 W. HWY 48
p.m. Dec. 24 and 8 a.m. Dec. ters. BUSHNELL, FL 33513


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"Baby-D"
Samuels, 21
9193 C.R. 241,
Wildwood
Charges:
Fleeing to elude;
driving with license suspend-
ed; criminal mischief; resist-
ing arrest without violence;
violation of probation-posses-
sion of MDMA (Marion).

Billy Waylon
Wheatley, 25
38245 Arlington
Ave., Laky Lake
Charges:
Loitering/prowl-
ing.


SWillie Charles
Wilson, 22
1935 Crystal
Grove Drive No.
12, Lakeland
Charges:
Aggravated bat-
tery with deadly weapon;
false imprisonment.


Jay Tamar
McCook, 25
414 South
Pine Street,

injunPossession and
sale of cocaine
within 1,000 feet of
church/daycare/parkl

Larry McLean,
2218 Clark
Street, Coleman
Charges:
injunction; bat-
tery

CAPTURED

Kyle Nickolas
Cline, 19
1670 C.R. 542-
E, Bushnell

Cruelty to ani-
mals.


Friday, Dec. 21
Robert Humble, 63, The
Villages, was arrested for
domestic battery. Bond was
set at $2,500.
Rita Smith, 53, Lake
Panasoffkee, was arrested for
driving under the influence.
Bond was set at $10,000.
Kimbrick Brown, 45,
Wildwood, was arrested for
retail theft. No bond was set
Saturday, Dec. 22
Gilroy Montero, 25, Center
Hill, was arrested for driving
under the influence and viola-
tion of drivers restriction.
Bond was set at $1,500.
Sunday, Dec. 23
Vidal Contreras, 25,
Webster, was arrested for a
Lake County warrant. Bond
was set at $5,000.
Richard' King, 43,
Wildwood, was arrested for
possession of cocaine, posses-
sion of schedule IV drugs, pos-
session of marijuana under 20
grams, possession of narcotic
equipment, and domestic bat-
tery. Bond was set at $16,250.
Lynda Court, 44, Wildwood,


was arrested for possession of
cocaine, possession of sched-
ule IV drugs, possession of
marijuana under 20 grams,
possession of narcotic equip-
ment, and domestic battery.
Bond was set at $16,250.
Demetrius Edmonson, 39,
Wildwood, was arrested for
domestic assault and domes-
tic battery. Bond was set at
$500.
Monday, Dec. 24
Patrick Driggers, 27,
Wildwood, was arrested for
retail grand theft. Bond was
set at $2,000.
Thomas Arnold, 24,
Wildwood, was arrested for
aggravated domestic battery.
Bond was set at $5,000.
Thursday, Dec. 27
William Mask, 66, Bushnell,
was arrested for violation of
injunction. No bond was set
Harry McNinch, 26,
Wildwood, was arrested for
violation of probation. No
bond was set.
Dustin Judy, 27, Center Hill,
was arrested for writ of bodily
attachment Bond was set at
$1,160.


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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

Publisher.......................................Gerry Mulligan
Editor ............................ ............Bob Reichman
General Manager.............................Tricia Marks

204 E. McCollum Ave.
Bushnell, FL 33513
Member Florida Press Association



Our VOICE



A step forward


for Bushnell utility


F lorida Municipal Power
Agency (FMPA) announced
..L recently that it will explore
the potential use of solar photo-
voltaic technology to help meet of
its customers' growing electricity
needs in an environmentally
responsible manner.
It's an impressive step for the
agency.
FMPA is a wholesale power
'agency owned by municipal elec-
.tric utilities in Florida. FMPA pro-
vides all the wholesale power
needs of 15 cities, including
Bushnell, Clewiston, Fort Meade,
Fort Pierce, Green Cove Springs,
Town of Havana, Kissimmee,
Jacksonville Beach, Key West, Lake
Worth, Leesburg, Newberry, Ocala,
Starke and Vero Beach.
It will be interesting to see if the
agency will be able to provide an
advanced form of energy for its
Bushnell customers.
Florida is among the fastest
growing states in the nation, and as
its communities grow, so does the
need for electricity. FMPA's long-
term power supply plan shows that
member cities' electricity needs
are projected to increase almost 30
:percent by 2021. To meet these
growing needs, While achieving
Florida's environmental goals,
FMPA must develop a balanced
mix of power resources that pairs
proven technologies, like clean-
burning natural gas, with innova-
tive renewable technologies like
solar.
With the city of Bushnell expand-
:ing its city limits and showing signs
of continued growth, FMPAs con-
cept to enhance energy resources
can only be viewed with optimism.
FMPA issued a request on Dec.


5 seeking solar photovoltaic equip-
ment or a contract to purchase
electricity generated with solar
technology. Solar photovoltaic
technology converts energy from
light or solar radiation directly into
electrical energy using a solar cell.
The request for proposals is a sig-
nificant first step towards explor-
ing and, eventually, developing
solar generation to serve FMPA's
member communities.
FMPAs request is structured to
attract the broadest possible range
of solar manufacturers and project
developers. Bidders are invited to
submit proposals ranging from the
supply of solar photovoltaic equip-
ment, to installation of a turn-key
solar project, to a power purchase
contract for electricity generated
by solar photovoltaic technology.
"FMPA members currently
receive power from two renewable
power sources. This is our first
foray into advanced solar technolo-
gy," said Roger Fontes, FMPA's gen-
eral manager and CEO.
'At this stage, we're exploring the
full range of alternatives for bring-
ing solar into our mix of generating
resources."
FMPA's request asks for propos-
als that could provide up to 100
megawatts of electrical generation,
installed over a period of five
years. FMPA would begin by
installing 10 megawatts in the first
year, 2008, with additional capacity
added in future years. A copy of the
request for proposals may be
viewed online at
http://www.fmpa.com/html/news/rf
.p/rfp_2007-106.pdf.
Proposals are due in January
2008.
Their findings will be interesting.


PAGE4, UMTR CUNTY(FL TIESTHUSDAY JAUAR 3,200


Your VOICE


Should Sumter County
be divided?
By suggesting in the editorial
entitled One Sumter: It's all about
power that maybe it's time to split
our county in two, letting The
Villages become its own county,
you are doing a great disservice to
all citizens of Sumter County.
Before you went on your power
trip to please a small minority of
your readership did you consult
with the county judges to deter-
mine what impact the split you
advocate would have on the judi-
cial system? Did you ask Sheriff
Farmer what impact such a split
would have on public safety or on
the employees of his department?
Did you contact either Property
Appraiser Ronnie Hawkins or Tax
Collector Tom Swain to determine
the financial impact of such a sug-
gestion? Did you ask the School
Superintendent if such a split
would be detrimental to the stu-
dents of Sumter County? Did you
contact the mayors of Bushnell,
Center Hill, Coleman, Webster
and Wildwood to inquire about
whether or not such a split would
be harmful to their constituents?
Equally as important, did you
even consider the opinions of
Sumter County residents from the
north, the south, the east and the
west of our county who are work-
ing hard to unite the county? Did
you ask either the mentors from
"Take Stock in Children"' or their
students? Did you consult with
anyone in the Guardian Ad Litem
program?
Did you even consider inform-
ing your readers that either prop-


erty taxes would have to be dra-
matically increased or basic pub-
lic services slashed? Did you even
realize that projects like the Lake
Panasoffkee cleanup might no
longer be possible without the rev-
enue provided by a united county?
As part of your ongoing campaign
to divide Sumter County do you
have even the slightest inkling as
to the "real world effects" of such
shameless pandering? Only you
know how much or how little
thought you put into this opinion!
While our nation was founded
on the principle of a free press,
your suggestion to split the county
is incendiary, tantamount to
yelling "fire" in a crowded theater,
and should be retracted.
Richard L Cole, Jr.
The Villages

One Sumter -
manmade plague
Hey everyone out there, do you
remember the statement:
"Friends, Romans, Countrymen,
lend me your ears," Well Sumter
County friends, neighbors, con-
cerned citizens, lend me your eyes
and ears and help us reverse One
Sumter
We will have the petitions ready
in just a few days and will need
your help in getting them filled
with registered voters' signatures.
If you are not a registered voter in
Sumter County, please register
now. Votes are of the utmost
importance.
When One Sumter passed, only
45 percent of the registered voters
from areas other than the Villages


actually voted. I'll repeat that:
Only 45 percent voted. There was
a 60 percent turnout from the
Villages and it passed by a mere
600 votes.
Sumter County, we are now
reaping what we sowed by not vot-
ing. We need to all unite and vote
to overturn this disastrous man-
made plague that has been creat-
ed. This manmade plague is not
fair and equitable for anyone
except the county commissioners.
We must reverse One Sumter
and return to single-member vot-
ing districts. One Sumter is not
working. If all good men and
women do nothing, this manmade
plague will continue and will con-
sume us.
Look for a petition, sign it, get
your friends, neighbors, fellow
workers, firefighters, police offi-
cers, family, county workers, and
everyone you come into contact
with to sign it and help us to
Reverse One Sumter. By signing
this petition and voting, we can
take back Sumter County and all
have fair and equitable treatment
again.
Help us send the message to the
county commissioners: It is gov-
ernment of the people, by the peo-
ple, for the people! Not govern-
ment of the county commission-
ers, by the county commissioners,
for the county commissioners.
Watch for a petition coming near
you soon. God bless Sumter
County.
The next Concerned Citizens
meeting is Jan. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at
the Sumterville Community
Center.


Another VOICE


DEP Encourages Green Resolutions for 2008


The Florida Department of
Environmental Protection
(DEP) is encouraging resi-
dents to make "green" resolu-
tions for the New Year.
- Each week, a new "green"
tip is posted on DEP's Web
site to help Floridians make
their homes and offices more
environmentally friendly.
, "As the fourth most popu-
lous state in the nation, the
;people of Florida play a crit-
ical role in preserving our
environment," said DEP
Secretary Michael W Sole.
"There are simple steps that
we can all take in our daily
lives to help protect and con-
serve Florida's natural
resources for future genera-
tions.
Even small things like
changing one incandescent
lightbulb to an ENERGY
STAR qualified bulb can
,have a big impact," said DEP
Secretary Sole. "For exam-
ple, if all the households in
'Florida changed just one
lightbulb to a compact fluo-
rescent bulb, the combined


effort would save enough
energy to light all the house-
holds in Tallahassee for more
than two and a half years."
To help you get started,
here are 10 simple resolu-
tions that will make your
2008 cleaner and "greener":
Turn off your screen
saver The U.S.
Environmental Protection
Agency estimates that using a
computer's "sleep mode"
reduces its energy consump-
tion by 60 to 70 percent.
A screen saver that dis-
plays moving images causes
your monitor to consume as
much electricity as it does in
active use. The best screen
saver is also the best energy
saver: turn off your monitor
when you're not using it.
Turning off your computer
will decrease the amount of
energy it uses, reduces its
mechanical stress and pro-
long its life.
Eliminate paper waste -
Did you know that every year
enough paper is thrown away
to make a 12 foot wall from


New York to California?
Each ton of paper recycled
saves 17 trees and 7,000 gal-
lons of water. Recycled paper
also saves 60 percent energy
in comparison to new paper
and generates 95 percent less
air pollution. Since one-fifth'
of all wood harvested in the
world ends up in paper it just
makes sense to recycle and
conserve this valuable
resource.
M Stop junk mail There
are a variety of vendors
online that you can register
with to reduce the amount of
junk mail you get. Each year,
the average American house-
hold receives about 1.5 trees'
worth of junk mail.
Recycle One recycled
aluminum can saves enough
energy to power a television
or computer for 3 hours or a
100-watt light bulb for 20
hours. A six-pack of recycled
aluminum cans saves enough
energy to drive a car five
miles.
Purchase reusable shop-
ping bags According to the


U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, the U.S.
consumes about 380 billion
plastic bags, sacks and wraps
a year. Fewer than five per-
cent are recycled. However,
paper bags are also a prob-
lem.
Paper sacks generate 70
percent more air pollutants
and 50 times more water pol-
lutants than plastic bags. And
while paper bags do eventu-
ally biodegrade, an estimated
14 million trees a year have
to be cut down to make 10 bil-
lion paper bags. A sturdy,
reusable bag needs only to be
used 11 times to have a lower
environmental impact than
using 11 disposable plastic
bags.
Slash the packaging -
Buying food and other prod-
ucts in reusable or recyclable
packaging can reduce carbon
dioxide (C02) emissions by
230 pounds a year. Recycling
all of your home's waste
newsprint, cardboard, glass
and metal can reduce emis-
sions an additional 850


pounds a year and approxi-
mately 410 pounds of garbage
from entering a landfill.
Use "green cleaners" -
Americans generate 1.6 mil-
lion tons of waste each year
from common cleaning prod-
ucts with potentially haz-
ardous ingredients. Purchase
green cleaners or make
your own. Here are some
sample recipes for simple,
effective cleaners:
Drain cleaner: Pour a half-
cup of baking soda down the
sink and add at least a cup of
vinegar.
Cover the drain and wait a
few minutes, then rinse with
a mixture of boiling water
and salt
Window cleaner: Mix two
ounces of vinegar with a
quart of water in a spray bot-
tle.
Silver polish: Put a sheet of
aluminum foil into a plastic
or glass bowl. Sprinkle the
foil with salt and baking soda
and fill the bowl with warm
water. Soak your silver in the
bowl and tarnish migrates to


the foil. Dry and buff.
Brass cleaner: Cut a lemon
in half, sprinkle it with salt
and rub the lemon on the
metal. Buff with a cloth.
Rust remover: Use vinegar
to remove rust on nuts and
bolts and other mineral
deposits such as calcium
deposits.
Get involved Florida's
natural resources belong to
its residents.
Voice your questions, com-
ments and suggestions
regarding the state's environ-
ment by contacting DEP's
Office of the Ombudsman
and Public Services at (850)
245-2118 or citizensser-
vices@dep.state.fl.us.
DEP Secretary Michael W
Sole and the DEP staff wish
Florida citizens a safe and
happy New Year. For more
"green" tips, visit
www.dep.state.fl.us/green/tip
s/.
For more information on
water conservation, visit
www.dep.state.fl.us/drought/t
ips.htm.


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SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008, PAGE 5


Winn-Dixie donates $25,000 to Sumter parks Sw,/C.ALENDAR -


'Tis the season for giving,
and eight central Florida non-
profit organizations each
received a $25,000. gift from
the Winn-Dixie Foundation
recently.
The donations were part of
a five-city "Better
Holidays ... Better
Communities" tour of the
Jacksonville-based grocer's
operating area.
In addition to Orlando, the
Winn-Dixie Foundation is
making similar donations to
charities throughout the
Southeast, totaling $1,050,000.
At a presentation at Boy
Scouts of Central Florida,
Peter Lynch, president, CEO
and chairman of the board of
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., pre-
sented gift-wrapped, over-
sized $25,000 checks to repre-
sentatives from:
Boy Scouts of America,
Central Florida Council.
Communities in Schools of
Florida.
Harvest House Community
Development Corporation.
Latino Leadership.
Seminole North Little
League.
Second Harvest Food Bank
of Central Florida.
Sumter County Board of
County Commissioner/Parks
& Recreation Department.


Pictured (left to right) are: Peter Lynch (president, CEO and chairman of the Board of Winn
Dixie Stores, Inc.), Gary Kuhl (Sumter County Public Works director, Lita Hart (Sumter County
Parks and Recreation manager), Sumter County Commissioner Dick Hoffman, and Debra Turner,
senior relations coordinator of Wachovia Bank.


United Negro College Fund.
"For more than 80 years,
Winn-Dixie has been known
as the company with a heart,"
said Lynch. "Today, we contin-
ue that tradition by donating
funds from our Foundation to
worthy organizations that
share our goal of helping to
improve the lives of families
in the neighborhoods we
serve."


"Scouting plays a major role
in instilling values in the boys
who participate," said Ron
Oats, executive director of the
Central Florida Council, Boy
Scouts of America. "We appre-
ciate the Winn-Dixie
Foundation's generous contri-
bution to help us to continue,
to teach character and integri-
ty to the young people of our
community."


The nonprofit Winn-Dixie
Foundation was created in
1944 and makes grants to local
nonprofit organizations
focused on hunger, women
and children, education and
health initiatives. It is funded
by The Winn-Dixie Charity
Classic presented by
Wachovia, which was held this
year on Oct. 30 and generated
$1.425 million.


Bushnell Wal-Mart is site for January 12 blood drive


LifeSouth Community
Blood Centers invites the
community to be a part of sav-
ing lives when they team up
with Wal-Mart to host a blood
drive on Saturday, January
12. Look for the bloodmobile


in the parking lot at of the
Wal-Mart in Bushnell, at 2163
W CR 48, between the hours
of 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
All donors will receive a
recognition item and a com-
plimentary cholesterol


screening. Donors must be at
least 17 years of age, weigh
110 pounds or more, and must
show a photo I.D. at the time
of donation.
For more information,
please call toll-free (888) 795-


2707 or visit
www.lifesouth.org.
LifeSouth is the sole blood
supplier for many local hos-
pitals and other medical
facilities in North Central
Florida.


SATURDAY, JAN. 5
Post to serve pancakes
The American Legion Post
18 of Wildwood will sponsor a
pancake breakfast on
Saturday, Jan. 5.
The post is located on East
Highway 44, Wildwood. We
will be serving from 7:30 to 10
a.m.
Proceeds from donations of
$5 will be used to sponsor the
Boys State Program. For more
information, call M.J. Scott,
post commander, at 793-1434.

Ladies Auxiliary hosts din-
ner
American Legion Post 101
Ladies Auxiliary will host a
dinner from 4 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 5.
Menu includes liver and
onions or baked chicken with
all the trimmings for a $6
donation. For more informa-
tion, 568-0201 after noon.

MONDAY, JAN. 7
Advisory Council meets
The Webster Elementary
School Advisory Council will
meet at 3:30 p.m. in the media
center. At this meeting, the
school will review its midyear
progress toward goals.

Tri-County Democratic
Women's Club meets
The Tri-County Democratic
Women's Club will hold their
first meeting of the New Year
beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the
Sumter County Sheriff's
Office on Rt. 466 in The
Villages..
All members and interested


women are encouraged to
attend.
We will be setting the agen-
da for the upcoming year to,
include projects and events.
Any and all ideas and sug-
gestions are welcomed.
For information, please call:
Nancy at 259-3579.

TUESDAY, JAN 8
AARP Driver class
Take an AARP Driver;
Safety class. Completing the:
two four-hour day course may-
entitle you to a multi-year.
auto insurance discount. I
For more information check
with your insurance carrier.
The course fee is $10 per
person and to register for a
class, call the listed instructor.
For information regarding
future classes, call Charlie
Lucente at (352) 726-0753.
Inverness 9 a.m. at Citrus
Memorial Health Systems
Share Club Auditorium, cor-
ner of Grace and Osceola,
Inverness. Open to public,
Share Club members and
non- members.
Call Chauncey Benedict at
795-5107.

SATURDAY, JAN. 19
LPWA annual meeting
The Lake Panasoffkee
Water Association Inc. will
hold its annual meeting.
There are three director posi-
tions to be filled.
To nominate a member, con-
tact the LPWA office for
instructions, The name must
be submitted by Nov 21.
For information, call 793-
4236.


Legislative Delegation plans local meeting


Members of the Sumter
County Legislative Delegation
will meet with Sumter County
government representatives
and members of the public
early next year.
The delegation has sched-
uled a public hearing from 5
to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, in
County Commission
Chambers at 910 N. Main
Street, in the South Sumter
Shopping Plaza.


The delegation is com-
prised of Sen. Paula Dockery-
chairman, Rep. Robert
Schenck vice chairman,
Rep. Hugh Gibson and Sen.
Carey Baker.
Members of the community,
local organizations, as well as
local and county governments,
are invited to present their
issues .and concerns to the
state legislators who repre-
sent Sumter County at the


Sumter Legislative Dele-
gation meeting. The delega-
tion will be entertaining con-
cerns and ideas for potential
legislation.
Decisions regarding local
bills for the 2008 legislative
session will also be made at
this meeting. All proposals for
local bills are expected to be
presented at the hearing and
must be drafted in bill form,
accompanied by a resolution


from the local government
supporting the proposed leg-
islation.
For additional information,
or to be placed on the agenda,
contact Dockery's office at
(863) 413-2900. Contact the
office no later than Friday,
Jan. 11, to be placed on the
agenda or to have presenta-
tion materials distributed.





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Sunter OBrJARIES


Clarence Galvin Jr.,
74, retired deputy
Clarence Edward Galvin Jr.,
74. of Bushnell, passed away
on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at his
home in Bushnell. Born Aug.
21, 1933, in Sarasota, he
moved to Sumter County in
1981 from Okeechobee. He
retired in 1996 from the
Sumter County Sheriff's
Office after 31 years of com-
bined service in law enforce-
ment from Sarasota,
Okeechobee and Sumter
counties. Earlier in life, he
Was a commercial fisherman
and worked as a builder in
Sarasota, later joining the
Navy in 1950. He was known
to his family and friends as
"Ed" or "Buddy" He was a
Christian all of his life and
loved God. He was an avid





SPECIAL EVENTS
United Methodist dinner
For an excellent fish din-
her (fried or baked), come
join us on the first Friday of
each month January through
April, 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall of Lake
Panasoffkee United
Methodist Church, 589 C.R.
470; $6 donation.
: For more information, call
793-3438.
S Webster UMC
Sunday school is each
Sunday at 9:45 a.m. and serv-
ices are at 11 a.m. A nursery
is provided, as well as chil-
dren's church.
: Call Pastor Chuck Rothy at
.793-3734 for information.
Fairway Christian
Fairway Christian Church
at 251 Avenida Los Angelos,
The Villages, welcomes all to
worship on Sunday, Dec. 16 at
any of the three scheduled
services. Traditional
Services are at 8 a.m. and 11
a.m., and a Contemporary
Service is at 9:30 a.m. Bible
study is at 8 a.m. and 9:30
a.m., and the Children's Bible
Hour is at 11 a.m. Nursery
care is available at all servic-
es.
- UPCOMING EVENTS:
Jan. 3, 4, and 5, 2008
Dr Grady McMurtry of
Creation Worldview
Ministries will be speaking at
Fairway Thursday and
Friday sessions will begin at
?7 p.m. The sessions of
Saturday will begin at 9 a.m.
and 10:30 a.m.
Dr. McMurtry is a recog-
nized international speaker
.on the subject of creation vs.
revolution, from the biblical
viewpoint as well as the sci-
entific view.
GriefShare Program
Fairway Christian Church
will begin its third
GriefShare program on
Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m.
until 11 a.m. on Jan. 16, 2008.
GriefShare is a 13-week pro-
gram developed to help those
who have lost loved ones
along their road to recovery.
-You may have been grieving
:for any period of time from
Weeks to years, but
GriefShare can help you ease
,the pain of the loss and get on
with your life. Contact the
:Church office for further
information.
Contact church office for
further information on activi-
ties 259-9305 www.fairway-
:christianchurch.org.
Join us for this excellent
series.
Pray for the nation
The Bushnell Assembly of
God, C.R. 476, Helping Hands
'Prayer Ministry invites
'everyone to come and pray at


fisherman and baseball fan.
He was preceded in death
by his father, Clarence E.
Galvin Sr., and his mother,
Josephine Calvin Raftery.
Survivors include his loving
wife of 32 years, Barbara; his
son, Jonathan Galvin (Cindy)
of Bushnell; daughters, Lisa
Kay Calvin of Placerville,
Calif., Elizabeth Haney of
Union City, Calif., and Erin
Caldwell Wemes of
Englewood; brothers, John F.
Galvin, (Pat) of Bushnell, Dale
A. Calvin, (Nancy) of
Englewood, Jerry Galvin of
Lake Panasoffkee, and Ellen
George (Donald) of Bushnell;
five grandchildren, Kirsten
Haney, Austin Haney, Kayli A.
Paul, Blain Lowe and Hanna
Seames.
The Revs. Bill Britt and


Emery King will perform
services on Dec. 27, 2007.
Information provided by
Purcell Funeral Home,
Bushnell.
Donald E. Glover, 79,
mechanic
Donald E. Glover, 79, of
Bushnell, died Sunday, Dec.
30, 2007, in Leesburg. He was
born in Michigan. He was an
auto mechanic. He served in
the U.S. Army. Survivors
include his two sons, Edward
Clarence Glover and Allen
Lee Glover; four daughters,
Doranna May Mouser of
Clearwater, Staranna Lynn
Teague of Land 0' Lakes,
Elfiea Frances Close of
Clearwater, and Mary Ann
Plots of White Cloud, Mich.;
three brothers, Leroy Glover,
Leon Glover, and Jim Glover;


ChwavhCALENDAR


11 a.m., Thursdays.
Call the church at 793-2240
or Sister Lyons at 793-3183
for more information.
Invitation issued
The Glorious Church of
God in Christ, at 20714 Center
St., Lacoochee, extends a
special invitation to the
Bushnell community and the
surrounding churches to
come and be blessed at its
healing and deliverance
service at 4 p.m. every first
Sunday.
Church serves communion
North Citrus Christian
Church on Elkcam
Boulevard serves commun-
ion every Sunday.
There is a fellowship
luncheon after services the
first Sunday of each month.
Gordon Nelson is the minis-
ter. Call 527-0021 or visit
www.geocities.com/2000/Chu
rchPage.html.
Free Friday Night movies
Looking for a really inex-
pensive night out for the
entire family? Then try
Friday Night at the Movies at
the Lake Panasoffkee United
Methodist Church!
They'-host a Friday night
movie the last Friday or every
month. The movie's free and
snacks (hot dogs, popcorn,
chips, drinks, candy and
pizza) are cheap.
The fun starts at 7 p.m. so
plan to get a seat and join the
crowd. Parents, remember
it's family night, so kids
under 18 need to be accom-
panied by an adult
For more information or
the name of this month's
movie, call the church at 793-
3438.
For more information
about the church online, the
website is: http://www.gbgm-
umc.org/lakepana-umc/out-
reach.htm
GE'TING TOGETHER
Study on Revelation
A 13-week Bible study
course on the Book of
Revelation is offered at 10
a.m. Tuesdays at Sumterville
First Assembly of God.
Everyone is welcome.
A small fee of $12 covers
the cost of materials.
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


SringLk tne


352-569-0184.
Study group
New Life Center
Ministries, 9707 C.R. 229,
Wildwood (Royal), 748-0433,
is offering a GED class on
Tuesday nights, 6 to 9 p.m.
You must be at least 18
years old to participate.
For more information call
Gloria Croft, principal at
(352) 793-5719, Sumter
County Adult Ed,
Sumterville, FL 33585.
Singles study
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.
HELPING OUT
Counseling available
Center Hill Presbyterian


a sister, Mary Glover; 17
grandchildren; 25 great-
grandchildren; and three
great-great-grandchildren. He
was predeceased by his wives,
Sarah Dougan and Betty
Glover; and a son, Donald
Seth Glover. Arrangements by
Purcell Funeral Home,
Bushnell..
Fred Crenshaw Jr.,
71, postal carrier
Fred Crenshaw Jr., 71, of
Wildwood, passed away
Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Mr.
Crenshaw has lived in
Wildwood all his life. He was a
retired rural postal carrier, a
member of First Baptist
Church of Wildwood, and a
veteran of the U.S. Army
Reserves. He is survived by
his wife Joann, a son Mark,
and daughter Elizabeth





Church is offering family and
pastoral counseling with
Chaplain Aida Diego (bilin-
gual) from 1 to 5 p.m.
Wednesdays by appointment.
Call 568-7486 for more infor-
mation.
Food ministry
The Helping Hands Food
Ministry of Coleman First
Assembly of God distributes
food on the fourth Saturday of
each month, from 9 to 11 a.m.
The church is at 505
Mulberry St. in Coleman.
For information, call 748-
3456.


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to Sumter County Times
at 204 E. McCollum,
Bushnell, FL 33513; e-
mail news@sctnews.com


Woody, all of Wildwood; five
grandchildren, Kaly and
Micajah Crenshaw of Texas,
Elijah Crenshaw of Wildwood,
and Emily and Landon Woody
of Wildwood; and eight nieces
and nephews. Visitation was
from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.
1, 2008 at Banks/Page-Theus
Funeral Chapel. Graveside
funeral services were held at
11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2,
2008, in the Oak Grove
Cemetery Wildwood. Online
condolences may be left at
www.bankspagetheus.com.
Arrangements by Banks/Page-
Theus Funeral Home,
Wildwood.
Charles T. Creech,
68, heavy equipment
Charles T. Creech, 68, of
Bushnell, died Thursday, Dec.
27, 2007 in Bushnell. He was
born in Opp, Ala. He was a
heavy equipment operator.
Survivors include his wife,
Sue; two sons, David Creech
and Ricky Creech, both of
Bushnell; daughter, Loretta L.
Bebee of Leesburg; six grand-
children; eight great-grand-
children; four brothers,
Adrian Creech of Mascotte,
Leland Creech of Arcadia,
Roy Creech of Ozark, Ala., and
Jimmy Creech of Howie in the
Hills; and four sisters,
Christine Helms of Bonefay,
Diane Dennis of Putney, Ga.,
Carolyn Blizzard of Webster,
and Shirley Barajas of
Cypress. Visitation was held at
Purcell Funeral Home Chapel
on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007
from 2 to 4 p.m. Services were
at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec.. 29,
2007 at Purcell Funeral Home
Chapel in Bushnell. Brother
Randy Harris officiated.
Arrangements by Purcell
Funeral Home, Bushnell.
Betsy Ann Chervney,
50, telemarketer
Betsy Ann Chervney, 50, of


Bushnell, died Monday, Dec.
31, 2007 in Leesburg. She was
born in Bushnell. She was a
telemarketer. Survivors
include her two daughters,
Macie Lacy of Orlando, and
Kristel Wirebaugh of Lake
Panasoffkee; two grandchil-
dren, David and Michael
Lacey; her parents, Levon and
Judy Williams of Bushnell;
two brothers, Allen Williams
of Bushnell, and Tommy
Williams of Webster. She was
predeceased by a brother,
David Williams. Visitation was
at Purcell Funeral Home
Chapel on Tuesday, Jan. 1.
Services were on Wednesday,
Jan. 2, 2008 at 3 p.m. at Purcell
Funeral Home in Bushnell.
Pastor Randall Belcher offici-
ated. Interment followed at
Matchett Cemetery, Webster.
Arrangements by Purcell
Funeral Home, Bushnell.
Wildon Dozier, 89,
retired
Wildon Dozier, 89, of
Wildwood, passed away
Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Mr.
Dozier moved to the area in
1987 from Hialeah. He was
retired from Ford Motor
Company. He was a U.S. Navy
World War II veteran and a
member of the American
Legion and Moose Lodge. He
is survived by his daughter,
Betty Garris of Wildwood; a
brother, Jimmy Dozier; three
sisters, Idelle, Myrtle and
Florence; two grandchildren,
Donna and Kevin; two great-
grandchildren, and two great-
great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 at
Lone Oak Cemetery,
Leesburg. Online condolences
may be left at
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Raiders pull off 'miracle' 37-36 hoop victory


LARRY BUGG
Times Correspondent

South Sumter High girls
basketball coach Gary Russo
thought he saw a miracle.
Lots of witnesses may agree
with the veteran Raiders
coach.
His Raiders (2-12) were
down 32-14 after the third
quarter and came back to
down Dunnellon High 37-36 in
the Friday (Dec. 28) game of
the Lady Rattlers Friends
Holiday Tournament at the


Belleview gym.
Raider guard Latasha
Kenndrason scored 12 of her
17 points in the fourth quarter
as South Sumter outpointed
Dunnellon 23-4 in the first
quarter.
Kenndrason, a freshman,
acknowledged she took a little
while to get into the contest.
"I just got my head in the
game," said Kenndrason. "We
talked during halftime and we
thought we got this game."
The game saw a complete
turnaround.
The Sumter County girls led


6-5 in the first quarter.
However, Dunnellon (2-12)
outscored their foes 12-2 in
the second quarter. Anne
Marie Laroque and Rainey
Salgado scored four points
each for the Tigers.
Most impressive was the
play of 6-2 Dunnellon sopho-
more Viviane Severe. She had
seven blocked shots in the
first half and would finish
with 17 blocked shots, 13
rebounds and five points, an
unusual double-double.
Dunnellon, who beat South
Sumter earlier this year, then


appeared to drive in the nail
in the third quarter, outscor-
ing the Raiders 15-6. That
made the score 32-14 and the
game looked like it was over.
At one point, Dunnellon
coach Melissa Mosby took out
her starters and South Sumter
started scoring. Tough
defense, especially by Martha
Lawler, forced turnovers and
Kenndrason made the points
that the Raiders missed earli-
er in the game.
The game was tied at 36-36
with 36 seconds left when
Desiree Mitchell hit what


became the winning free
throw.
Dunnellon tried a pair of
three-point goals but couldn't
connect in the end.
Dunnellon was led by
Kimberly Alderman and
Laroque, both with 10 points.
"It was a miracle," said
Russo. "They did really well.
What we did was change the
tempo by putting our two
guards (Kenndrason and
Lawler) down front (on
defense). They caused a lot of
turnovers. Then we got our
scorer in the game. I thought


we played really good defense
in the fourth quarter.
"It's to their credit that they
picked themselves up. We told
ourselves with 23 seconds left
that we thought we couldn't let
it happen again (lose late in
the game). They had some
good looks. We made some
nice free throws in the fourth
quarter. I thought Martha
Lawler did a heck of a job on
the ball.
"A win is a win."
Especially when it looks
miraculous.


Gulf girls overwhelm




South Sumter 57-19


LARRY BUGG
Times Correspondent

The South Sumter High
girls were definitely not used
to playing at 9 in the morning.
Then again, they had a
pretty tough opponent, too.
It wasn't completely a man-
ner of being groggy for the
Raider girls.
Jordan Schulman and
Nicole Adams combined for
36 points leading the Gulf
High girls basketball team to
a 57-19 victory over South
Sumter Thursday morning
(Dec. 27) at the Belleview
High Holiday Tournament
Playing at 9 in the morning
was not a problem for Buc
girls (12-3). They shot out to a
22-9 first period lead with
Schulman hitting 11 points.
Schulman, who averages
16.4 points per game finished
with a game-high 21 points.
Freshman point guard
Nicole Adams celebrated her


15th birthday appropriately
by scoring 15 points.
South Sumter was to play
familiar foe Dunnellon High
Friday morning.
South Sumter (1-13) was
led in scoring by Latasha
Kenndrason with seven
points.
The time of the day proved
to be Gulf's major opponent
"We have never played this
early," said Gulf coach Mike
Quarto. 'All we have done is
practice this early. We shot
the ball well and when we
shoot the ball well, it's a bet-
ter situation for us to be in.
We had a nice lead (31-10)
going into half time. In the
beginning, it was tough but I
was happy into the second
and third quarter."
"I think that they (Gulf)
really move the ball well,"
said South Sumter coach
Gary Russo. "They shoot
from the perimeter really
well. They are a good little
offensive team. They do a lot


of different things on
defense, which we don't pick
up very well at this stage.
Then, again, it is the same
old thing. We have to make
shots.
"I thought in the last quar-
ter, we played a little better.
We didn't play like we really
came to play in the first quar-
ter, like we were still asleep.
We will see what happens
tomorrow."



Fastpitch team set
for Sports Complex

The Tampa Heatwave-
Sumter 12U, girls fastpitch
softball travel team, is hav-
ing tryouts this Saturday,
Jan.5, from 12 to 3 p.m. at
the Kenny Dixon Sports
Complex, in Bushnell.
The team will be playing
a competitive schedule in
Central Florida.


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In association with the
National Training Center the
NTC X-treme Fastpitch will
be holding tryouts on Jan. 5 at
1:30 p.m. and Jan. 12 at 1:30
p.m.
The tryouts will be held at
Hancock Park in Clermont.
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Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls were
steady to 1.00 higher, feeder steers and heifers were unevenly
steady. Supply was light, demand was moderate.


Slaughter Cows Boner 8085%
M Range AvgMWt Price Range Avg Price
660-1195 1013 47.00-53.00 49.51
1220-1335 1297 46.00-50.00 48.28


Slaughter Cows Lean 85-90%
WtRange AvgWt Price Range
700-790 757 35.0042.00
800-1170 943 43.00-48.00
800-1190 938 34.00-42.00
1410-1450 1430 40.00-41.00


Slaughter BullsY.G. 1
W Range Avg Wt
1015-1325 1210
1050-1195 1122
1650-1865 1790
1740 1740


Price Range
54.00-61.00
47.00-52.00
54.00-61.00
67.00


Avg Price
39.54 Low Dressing
44.70
36.74 LowDressing
40.51 Low Dressig

Avg Price
57.98
49.34 LowDressing
57.97
67.00 High Dressing


Feeder Steers and Bulls Medium and Large 1-2
0W Range AvgWt Price Range Avg Price
260-290 273 130.00-144.00 133.43
300-330 311 128.00-130.00 131.94
355-385 370 115.00-120.00 117.40
465-480 477 100.00-102.00 101.61
502-525 508 95.00-98.00 97.22
565-595 578 90.00-94.00 91.73
600-630 615 90.00-91.00 90.51
050-885 668 86.00-89.00 87.31
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Feeder steers & heifers: over 600 lbs 71 percent, (35 percent steers,
36 percent heifers),over 600 Ibs 7 percent, (3 percent steers, 4 percent
heifers), slaughter cows and bulls 17 percent, replacement cows 5 percent.


Feeder Steers and Bulls Medium and Large 2-3
W Range AvgWt Price Range Avg Price
200-245 222 124.00-136.00 129.17
260-205 276 118.00-130.00 125.91
300-345 320 120.00-127.00 123.90
350-392 371 100.00-110.00 106.55
400-445 420 94.00-104.00 98.06
450495 474 91.00-99.00 95.56
515-538 526 69.00-95.00 90.69
570-592 586 66.00-93.00 87.36
610 610 85.00-88.00 86.50
665-680 670 81.00-84.00 82.65
720 720 77.00-84.00 80.50


Feeder Steers and Bulls Small 1-2
W Range AvgWt Price Range
200-240 222 100,00-116.00
255-290 272 97.00-111.00
320-345 339 104.00-116.00
365-390 383 94.00-102.00
415-440 430 00.00-95.00
450.480 465 84.00-93.00
Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2
Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range
210-225 218 142.00-156.00
310-320 314 112.00-115.00
370-380 375 100.00-102.00
400430 415 94.00-95.00
451495 480 92.00-100.00
500-518 514 89.00-93.00
550-595 571 85.00-88.00


Avg Price
105.77
104.45
108.25
98.40
92.85
88.35

Avg Price
150.25
113.00
101.26
94.52
93.84
89.71
85.76


Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2-3
Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
*225-245 235 110.00-122.00 114.59
255-296- 275 104.00-116.00 109.91
335-345 340 94.00-108.00 98.60
350-395 365 90.00-98.00 94.55
400-435 418 84.00-92.00 88.33
450-495 466 81.00-90.00 86.69
500-545 527 80.00-69.00 84.79
555-595 575 75.00.-61.00 77.90
615-645 629 75.00-80.00 78.36
650-690 665 77.00-81.00 79.81
730-740 737 70.00-77.00 73.67
Feeder Heifers Small 1-2
FV Range Avg N Price Range Avg Price
220-245 234 100.00-118.00 104.43
255-285 269 90.00-108.00 101.89
300-345 316 88.00-100.00 95.91
355.395 368 91.00-97.00 94.14
400-420 408 85.00-67.00 85.69
Bred Cows Medium and Large 1-2
VW Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
820-640 030 53.00-88.00 70.50 4-6 Months Bred
775-790 782 64.00-84.00 73.090 4-6 Months Bred
830-1165 1032 47.00-78.00 53.97 4-6 Monh Bred
Cow-Calf Pairs Medium and Large 1-2
Wt Range AvgWt Price Range Avg Price
795 795 550.00 550.00
900-1190 1108 600.00-750.00 669.19
1205-1390 1283 650,00-800.00 711.81
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PUBLIC NOTICE: MEETING OF THE SUMTER

COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD

AND CANVASSING OF THE ABSENTEE

BALLOTS FOR THE

JANUARY 29, 2008 PRESIDENTIAL

PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION


This NOTICE is in accordance with 101.5612(2), Florida Statutes
The Sumter County Canvassing Board will convene at the office of the Supervisor of
Elections, 900 North Main Street., Bushnell, FL at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2008 to
conduct a Logic and Accuracy Test of the early voting and January 29, 2008 Presidential
Preference Primary Election ballot tabulating equipment to be used in Sumter County. In
accordance with the Sunshine Law of Florida, this meeting is open to the public.

This NOTICE is in accordance with 102.141, Florida Statutes
The Sumter County Canvassing Board will reconvene on Wednesday January 23, 2008 at
9:00 a.m. for the purpose of canvassing absentee ballots and performing a pre-test on the-
tabulation equipment. Sealed absentee ballots for the Presidential Preference Primary
Election will be available for public inspection from 9:00 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday
January 23, 2008, at the office of the Supervisor of Elections. Immediately afterwards,
those absentee ballots will be opened and processed.

Any absentee ballots received after Wednesday January 23, 2008 will be canvassed by the
Canvassing Board (if needed) as follows: Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Public
inspection from 9:00 a.m. until 9:15 a.m., Friday January 25, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Public
inspection from 9:00 a.m. until 9:15 a.m., Monday January 28, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Public
inspection from 9:00 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. and Tuesday January 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Public inspection from 10:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Public inspection from
6:00 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. A post election test of the tabulation equipment will be performed.
The Sumter County Canvassing Board will remain in session until the results of the election
are obtained.

Pursuant to Section 101.68(2), Florida Statutes, if any elector or candidate present believes
that. an absentee ballot is illegal due to a defect apparent on the voter's certificate, he or she
may, at any time before the ballot is removed from the envelope, file with the canvassing
board a protest against the canvass of that ballot, specifying the precinct, the ballot, and the
reason he or she believes the ballot to be illegal. A challenged based upon a defect in the-.
voter's certificate may not be accepted after the ballot has been removed from the mailing:
envelope.

The Sumter County Canvassing Board will reconvene at 9:00 a.m. on Friday February 1,
2008 to canvass provisional ballots. They will reconvene at 5:00 p.m. on February 8, 2008
for the purpose of canvassing overseas absentee ballots (if any). If it becomes necessary
for the Sumter County Canvassing Board to reconvene due to a re-count, the time and date
will be posted at the office of the Supervisor of Elections as well as online at http://
www.sumterelections.org and announced at the conclusion of the meeting on January 29,
2008.

In accordance with the Sunshine Law of Florida, this meeting is open to the public.

NOTE: Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, states that if any person decides to appeal any
decision by a board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at a
meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such
purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations to participate in this
proceeding/event should call 352-793-0230, Fax 352-793-0232.


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Crier CHATTER


A new life for Wendy and her foal


What if? What if a preg- behind, abandoned, with sev-
nant mare that was eral other horses. All were left
left abandoned was to fend for themselves, with no
never rescued? food or water.
What would happen What if the
to her newborn H u m a n e
foal? How would Society/SPCA of
they survive? Would Sumter County did
Mama find enough not come to their
food to sustain her rescue? Luckily
and her baby? they did, and while
Would there be in the Society's care,
enough water for Wendy gave birth on
Mama and her Mother's Day. It is
baby? apparent that the
What if they did' daddy to the foal
survive? How would LINDA was a Sicilian don-
the foal grow up GRAVES key. Wendy gave
with no human con- birth to an adorable
tact or veterinarian baby mule.
care? Because Michael was lucky
Sadly, many horses are left enough to be born in the barn
behind by uncaring people. of a special Humane
Their future is uncertain. It Society/SPCA volunteer, he
can be a slow and agonizing received lots of loving human
death sentence for them. And contact.
imagine the poor newborn foal Michael was recently adopt-
being born into this situation. ed by the Florida Pioneer
This could easily have been Museum in Dade City, where
the fate of Wendy, the pregnant he made his first public
mustang mare. She was left appearance at their Christmas


Open House, on Dec. 15. When
not appearing at the museum,
he- lives on a farm with his
caregiver and with a 5-year-old
mule named Lucy. Original
plans for Lucy to appear at the
Museum did not work out.
Before she was rescued, as a
youngster, she endured abuse.
Because of her past, she was
very nervous around people.
But when little Michael was
introduced to Lucy, her whole
demeanor changed. This was
the baby she could never have


Lucy and Michael with Florida
Pioneer Museum caretaker.


(mules are sterile, and cannot
reproduce), and she did every-
thing to protect and care for
him. Lucy clearly loves
Michael, and has become so
calm that she is now able to
attend the Florida Pioneer
Museum functions with
Michael.
At the museum's recent
event, both mules were crowd
pleasers and enjoyed the atten-
tion.
Because Michael has been
fortunate to have been born in
a loving and caring environ-
ment, he is growing into a con-
fident and spunky little fellow.
He is trusting of people, friend-
ly, and very curious. And he is
definitely a crowd pleaser at
the Museum.
But life could have been very
different for Michael. What if
the Humane Society/SPCA
could not have helped Mama
and her baby? The little foal
may not have survived. A pre-
cious life left to suffer and per-
ish.
Thankfully, Michael has a


bright future ahead of him. So
many other animals deserve
the same chance at a bright
future. The Humane
Society/SPCA needs your sup-
port to continue to rescue


abandoned, abused, and home-i
less animals. Please send your"
donation to PO. Box 67, Lake!
Panasoffkee, Fl. 33538, andl
help us continue to end the suf-
fering of animals in our county.


Michael greets the public with Lucy by his side.


Jackie's Angels went to work on Saturday, Dec. 9 during the annual Webster Lighted Night
Parade. The angels were on board one of the nighttime floats and taking part in the city's festiv-
ities. Jackie Thomas, owner of Jackie's Market in Webster, is shown at the rear of the float on the
right with Janie Medina. Other kids and adults on the float include the market staff and children.
They included Medina's family Victoria, Andrea, David and Enrigues, Jamie Pacheco and family
members Josh,Tiana and Mya and Barbara Roscoe and family members Tina, Zoe, Belinda, Lewis
and Juliana and Crystal.


Jackie Thomas of Jackie's Market in Webster urged the crowd to support the troops with l
Christmas float. The float was one of several in the annual Webster Lighted Night Parade.
year's event was held on Saturday, Dec. 16.


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SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008, PAGE 9


Helping


Out

The Board of Sumter County
Commissioners' Community
Angels donated $100 worth of
turkeys to the Wildwood Soup
Kitchen on Nov. 20. Some of
the community angels are
shown here. They are: (left to
right) Shelly Hunt, Durham
Mizell, Jessica Douglas, Ralph
Eldridge, and Selena
Neumann .The angels are
county employees who
donate their time and money
to help others in the commu-
nity.

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Students shown at back row, from left to right are: Robert Leibold, Caitlin Hall, Courtney
Demarest, Courtney Murphy, Sarah Isaacs, and Lindsy Warden. At the front row, from left to right,
are: Brandon Zarlenga, Nick Adkison, Samantha Krieck, and Tyler Sponaugle.


Students participate in art contest


The Coleman Federal
Correctional Complex
Affirmative Action Committee
sponsored its 6th Annual
Native American Art Contest.
Students from Cindy Spell's
South Sumter High School art


class submitted artwork
depicting Native American
culture, traditions and history.
Staff at FCC Coleman judged
the artwork
The students were invited
to a luncheon at the training


center where they received
their awards.
First place went to Caitlin
Hall, second to Sarah Isaacs,
third to Nicole Palmer, and
Nick Adkison won a fourth
place award.


AMANDA MIMS/Sumter County Times
Blain Ketchum of Bushnell shows off a super sized grapefruit, compared to a smaller Ruby Red
grapefruit. The giant grapefruit came from a tree grafted by his children's late grandfather, R.H.
Davis.


Sarah Merritt, a third grade teacher at Bushnell Elementary School, is shown with her class hold-
ing new dictionaries. The Kiwanis Club delivered dictionaries to every third grade student at
Bushnell Elementary on Dec. 10. Ruth and Dick Wakeman from the Kiwanis Club presented more
than 100 books to the students.


Sumter County
Democrat Club
The Sumter County
Democrat Club meets the sec-
ond Thursday of each month
at 7 p.m. at the Sumterville
Community Center on U.S.
Hwy. 301. All Democrats and
Independents are welcome to
attend. Refreshments are
served. Call Irene Kasper for
additional information at 793-
1405.
Cub Scout
meeting
The Bushnell Cub Scout
Pack 439 invites all boys from
first to fifth grade to join them
for their 6:30 meeting each
Tuesday evening at the First
United Methodist Church, 221
W Nobel Ave. For more infor-
mation, call John Brinson at
(352) 233-8086.
Luncheon
meeting
The Leesburg Chapter No.
662 of the National Active and
Retired Federal Employees
(NARFE) invites and encour-
ages membership and atten-
dance every third Wednesday
of each month at 11 a.m. at the
New York Caf6, 1690 Citrus
Blvd., Hwy. 441/27 with lunch-
eon followed-by meeting and
interesting and informative
speakers. Call (352) 793-7541
for further information. -
K of C
Bingo
K of C Bingo is every
Thursday afternoon at St.
Lawrence Red Social Hall at
the corner of Highway 301 and
Dade Avenue in Bushnell.
Doors open at 11 a.m. Bingo
starts at 12:15 p.m. A free
lunch is served. Come join the
fun.
Adopt cats,
kittens
Cats and kittens Manx,
Tabby, and Orange Tuxedo -
are available for adoption,
altered and with shots, at
Purrindipity Feral and Kitten
Rescue of Wildwood.
Adoption fee applies. Visit our
booth every Saturday from 8
a.m. to 1 p.m. at Leesburg
Market on Main Street,
Leesburg. Call Joan at (352)
748-5260 or e-mail.
Tri-County Masonic
High 12 meets
The Tri-County Masonic
High' 12 meets the first
Wednesday of the month at
the La Hacienda Rec. Hall at
10:45 a.m. Reservations for
the lunch must be made one
week in advance by calling
Rita at 750-5561. For further
information about the Tri-
County Masonic Club, call 259-
1803.
TCATA announces
meeting schedule
The TriCounty Tinnitus
Association (TCATA) Non-
Profit, Self-Help Group, meets
the third Thursday each
month at The Villages
Medical Center, East Campus,
1501 U.S. Highway 441 North,
Building 1800 (across from the
hospital), Second Floor. The
next meeting is Oct. 18 at 7
p.m. The speaker will be Vic
Jovan, board certified relax-
ation therapist and licensed
hearing instrument special.
The topic will be "The
Hearing Process."
For more information, call
307-7377.
Mixer dance
There is a mixer dance
every first and third Friday
night from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at
the Lake Panasoffkees
Community Building on C.R.
470, one block east of 1-75 and
one half block north of the


flashing light across from the
truck stop. The dance is spon-
sored by Sumter Singles and
it's open to couples and sin-
gles. There is live music and
finger foods are appreciated.
For information, call (352) 424-
1688.

DAV bingo
Friday and Saturday
Chapter 96 DAV bingo is
every Friday and Saturday at
6 p.m. with 45 $50 games and
three $250 jackpots. Take Exit
321 off 1-75 to C.R. 470 to C.R.
489.
Are you planning
your vacation?
Let the Supervisor of
Elections Office staff help you
by supporting Hospice of
Lake/Sumter and the Lane
Purcell Hospice House. You
can be the winner of a 7-day
stay at Daytona Beach
Regency in Daytona Beach,
June 6, 2008 thru June 13,
2008. Two bedrooms/two bath,
full kitchen w/dishwasher, pri-
vate balcony, in-room Jacuzzi,
VCR and two televisions,
sleeper sofa.
Just steps away from the
boardwalk, this beachfront
resort offers spacious accom-
nibdations, organized activi-
ties and an indoor and out-
door swimming complex com-
plete with pools, whirlpools
and waterslides.
You may check out the area
by linking to
www.sunterra.com/US/rs-
13.aspx?resort=DBR.
Tickets are $5 each.
For information contact the
Supervisor of Elections Office
t 793-0230 and ask for Pat
ovett.
Drawing has been extended
to Feb. 14, 2008.
Music in Lake
Panasoffkee
Country and gospel music is
on the agenda at the Lake
Panasoffkee Community
Building. With A.J. and
friends, the music is slated for
6:30 p.m. on the second,
fourth, and fifth Friday of
each month.
The community building is
across from the Spirit Truck
Stop on County Road 470. For
information, call 748-2628.
Musicians with invitation
only.
Sumter Singles
There is a mixer dance
every first and third Friday
night from 8 to 11 p.m. at the
Lake Panasoffkee Community
Building, on C.R. 470 one
block east of 1-75, a half block
north of the traffic light across
from the truck stop.
The dances, sponsored by
Sumter Singles, are open to
couples and singles. Finger
foods apr appreciated. There
is live music. Call (352) 424-
1688 for information.
Landscape Series
The Villages Plant Clinic is
from 1 to 4 p.m. on the first
and third Monday of every
month at the Sumter County
Annex, 8033 County Road 466
(corner of 466 and Morse
Boulevard). For more infor-
mation, call 753-0124.
The Bushnell Plant Clinic is
from 10 .am. to 3 p.m. every
Wednesday at 7620 County
Road 471, Suite 2, at the
Sumter County Fairgrounds.
For information, call 793-2728.
Mature
workers wanted
You can earn while you
learn. If you are 55 or older
with limited income,
Experience Works may have
training and employment
opportunities for you.
A representative will be at


the Bushnell Public Library
at 402 North Florida Street,
Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to
noon to answer questions and
process intake evaluations.
For more information con-
tact Edi Crislip at 352-360-
6518 ext. 6036 or www.experi-
enceworks.com.
Fun groups meet
in library
Needlework Fun Groups
meets 2 to 4 p.m. on the first
and third Saturday monthly in
the Wildwood Public Library,
310 S. Palmer Dr. Call 748-1158
or e-mail Elisabeth Tripp at
els34785@yahoo.com.
Arts Guild
The Arts Guild meets each
Wednesday between 1 and 3
p.m. at the Sumterville
Community Building, at U.S.
301 and C.R. 522, Sumterville,
and invites all interested in
artisans to attend.
Leatherneck
Detachment
Marine Corps League
Wildwood Leatherneck
Detachment 1240 has a new
location and now *meets at
Continental Country Club on
State Road 44 on the first
Wednesday of the month at 7
p.m. For information, call'-30-
6455.
DCF
Volunteers
Help in the effort to protect
abused and neglected chil-
dren in Sumter County.
The Florida Department of
Children and Families is
seeking volunteers willing to
donate their time to operate a
copy machine, file important
documents, and/or route
phone calls to office staff. '
Call Amber Sillery at (352)
330-2162, Ext 4058.

Alzheimer's Help
The Alzheimer's Family
Organization has a program to
assist caregivers of dementia
and Alzheimer's disease suf-
ferers called the Wanderers
Identification Program.
This program provides the
person with a memory disor-
der with an identifying
bracelet or pendant with a
code number and direct tele-
phone number to the partici-
pating sheriff's department
If the person should
become lost or wander from
home, they can be easily iden-
tified through a shared data-
base that houses essential
patient information and care-
giver contacts.
Call the Alzheimer's Family
Organization office for full
details at 727-848-8888 or toll
free at 888-496-8004.
Al-Anon changes
Al-Anon now meets from
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at
St. Lawrence Catholic
Church, 320 E. Dade Ave.,
Bushnell. You may bring a bag
lunch. For information, call
Judy at 793-5738 or Phyllis at
568-1708.
Drivers needed
Attention veterans, non-vet-
erans, men and women!
Volunteer drivers are needed
to transport Sumter County
veterans to the Gainesville VA
Medical Center. For more
information, call Bob Klien at
793-5129 or (352) 303-2240.
Support group
for overeaters
Overeaters Anonymous will
meet at 10 a.m. Thursdays in
the Bushnell Library. It is a
fellowship and a 12-step
recovery program.
Call Jean at 568-1289 or
(603) 505-6284.
















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The red carpet is
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make room for the
Inaugural
Downtown St.
Petersburg Art
Fest at BayWalk,
near Straub and
Vinoy parks. The
entertainment
hot spot for
shopping and.
nightlife will
be the back-
drop to this
year's art festi-
val, which takes
place on
Saturday, Jan. 5
and Sunday,
Jan. 6, from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m.
each day The


event is free.
"It's a great way to
start the year in St.
Petersburg, since we
have such a thriving
art community. We're
the unofficial town
center for Downtown,
so it's appropriate for
an event like this to be
showcased at our front
door, said Amber
Overby, spokesperson
for BayWalk
More than 200 local
and national artists
will transform the cen-
tral business district
into an outdoor art
gallery. Local and
national artists were
chosen by an inde-
pendent panel of


judges before they
were given the
thumbs-up to show off
their work. "We're
very proud to be host-
ing this event, which
brings artisans and
craftsmen from all
over the country," said
Howard Alan, produc-
er of the festival, as
well as many other top
shows nationwide.
"Everything is origi-
nal and handmade
and all made in
America," adds Alan.
The Downtown St.
Petersburg Art
Festival will feature
millions of dollars
worth of art, with each
piece rang-,


ing from $20 to $50,000.
Visitors will be treat-
ed to everything from
magnificent paintings,
life-size sculptures,
unique jewelry and
amazing photography.
Unlike a traditionally
gallery or museum set-
ting enthusiasts are
given the opportunity
to meet the artists in
person.
"I can't wait to come
down to Florida to
meet with the locals,
who appreciate my
work," said
Frederick
Prescot,
known as
one of tin-
s e 1


towns' favorite artists.
Prescot's artwork has
been commissioned by
Hollywood's "A-lis-
ters," including Oprah,
Sly Stallone and
Steven Spielberg. "I've
never been to St.
Petersburg and I'm
excited about the
show."
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SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008, PAGE 11


SSHS student bell ringers


Elizabeth Polk, Christopher Brockway and John Blaho represented the South Sumter High
School NJROTC as bell ringers for-the Salvation Army. The teens were set up in front of the
Bushnell Winn Dixie.


WES Students of the Month for November


Webster Elementary would like to announce the November students of the month.
Pre-K: Christopher West, Erika Serna, Carlos Benavides. Kindergarten: Osiel Cardoza, Zachary
Martinez, Mathew Simmons, Juan Segurg, Jimena Hernandez. First: Christopher Surles, Detini
Rodman, David Foreman, Shelby Simmons, Sklyer Johns, Trinity Carmody. Second: Janira
Albarran, Alondra Arredondo, Diego Arredondo, Omar Rodriguez. Third: Joesph Reagan, Joesph
Bell, Austin Crawford, Baltaza Jeronimo. Fourth: Adreanna Almond, Dylan Brannen, Jerod
Meyers, Mikayla Allison. Fifth: Victoria Medina, Abigail Summerlin, Jovelyn Lugatiman, Christian
Cortes.


Drivers needed
The South Sumter High
School Band is seeking CDL
drivers for its equipment bus.
This is a volunteer position.
The bus has been donated to
the band by the school district
but the band cannot use it
until we have at least one CDL


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band competitions and func-
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Rick at (352) 568-0339.


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Give your lawn a gift by "skipping a week"


Shown from left to right are Bros. Stewart Davis, President
Fred Worthington and John Merryman.

Masons meet regularly


At the monthly meeting of
the Tri County Masonic High
12 Club there was a short
meeting, entertainment (Way
Way Way of Broadway)and
lunch. President Fred
Worthington installed Bros.
Stew Davis (Treasurer) and
John Merryman (Director).
Bro. George Carlson was ini-
tiated as a new member.
By Bremer was presented
with a Walcott Bond from His
Lady Rita. The Tri County


Masonic Hi 12 Club meets
the first Wednesday of the
month at the La Hacienda
Recreation Hall (The
Villages) at 10:45 a.m.
Reservations for lunch must
be made the Friday before
the meeting by calling Rita at
(352) 750-5561.
All Master Masons their
ladies and guests are invited
to attend.
For information call (352)
259-1803.


Lake-Sumter Community
College was one of nine busi-
nesses from Lake and Sumter
counties recognized as an
Exceptional Employer.
Originally called Best
Places to Work, the November
27 event marked the fourth
year that the Exceptional
Employers Colloquium and
Awards Series has been held
to honor employers, while
showcasing innovative means
to align the needs of employ-
ers and employees.
Over 300 community busi-
ness leaders attended the
luncheon at Mission Inn
Resort to recognize the hon-
orees which are grouped into
three categories based on the
number of employees. Joining
Lake-Sumter Community
College, with more than 250
employees, were Hospice of
Lake and Sumter, Inc. and
South Lake Hospital. Lake
Sumter EMS, Christian Home
and Bible School, and Restor
Telecom, Inc. represented the
51 to 250 employee business-


es; while Convanta Lake, City
of Bushnell, and Clermont
Automotive and Tire Center
each have from one to fifty
employees.
Companies participating in
the contest were required to
answer a 40-question survey
about their organizations.
Afterward, each participant
has the option of receiving a
20-page report documenting
the results of the survey and
samples of some of the best
practices used, in the commu-
nity.
Since the inception of the
program, Edd Holder and
Associates, Inc. has contract-
ed with Personnel Dynamics
Consulting, based in Fort
Pierce, to calculate turnover
rates, growth percentages,
employee development
spending, promotion percent-
ages, insurance packages and
retirement plans; a total of 37
different measurements to
determine the counties' best
places to work. '


With the hustle and bustle
of the season, there's one
thing residents can skip on
their "to do" list watering
their lawns.
Faced with an increasingly
severe drought, the
Southwest Florida Water
Management District is
encouraging residents who
irrigate their lawns to "skip a
week" during the cooler
months to save water.
"Over-watering makes your
lawn less drought tolerant


and can encourage disease
and pests," said Sylvia
Durell, Florida-friendly
landscaping project manag-
er.
"By gradually reducing the
water you use for irrigation,
you will actually be giving
your lawn a gift because
using less water will encour-
age deeper grass and plant
roots, getting them ready for
the drier season to come."
Due to'below-normal rain-
fall and groundwater condi-


tions, all 16 counties within
the District are under one-
day-per-week lawn watering
restrictions through June 30,
2008.
The District, as well as
public water suppliers, are
concerned about meeting
demands during the upcom-
ing dry season, which could
set new historic record lows.
Skipping a week of irriga-
tion will help conserve
potable water, which could
be used for public supply.


Please visit the District's
drought page at
ww.w.WaterMatters.org/drou
ght for more information
about water restrictions,
Florida-friendly landscaping
and other ways to conserve
water.
Questions about water
restrictions can also be
answered by calling 1-800-
848-0499 or 1-800-423-1476,
Ext. 4498, during normal
business hours.


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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the City of Wildwood, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing on the second final reading of Ordinance No. 561, during
the 7:00 p.m. Commission Meeting of January 14, 2008, in the City Hall Commission Chamber, at 100 N Main Street, Wildwood, Florida.
S---' ----- Ordinance No. 561: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD,
FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF
7,^, CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 9.86
ACRES BEING GENERALLY LOCATED IN SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 18
// SOUTH, RANGE 23 EAST; WHICH IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, FLORIDA; PROVIDING THAT
SA THE ANNEXED PROPERTY SHALL BE ASSIGNED A ZONING
CLASSIFICATION PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF WILDWOOD LAND
...... .. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING THAT THE PROPERTY
.. \t _/AW ParIet: 1 8o ANNEXED SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ALL LAWS AND ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF WILDWOOD AS IF SUCH TERRITORY HAD BEEN A
PART OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD AT THE TIME OF ENACTMENT
OF SAID LAWS AND ORDINANCES; PROVIDING THAT THE
i ANNEXED PROPERTY SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE AND HELD LIABLE
i I -i .FOR THEIR PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE EXISTING AND
S ...........................-.. X. FUTURE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD; PROVIDING
S' THAT SECTION 1-14 OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD CODE OF
> ORDINANCES IS AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE ANNEXED
S. PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance No. 561 is available at City Hall for Public inspection between
y the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
. Comments may be voiced at the above-mentioned meeting or in writing,
addressed to the City Clerk, 100 N Main Street, Wildwood, Florida 34785.
......... Any person requiring special accommodation should contact the City
Clerk at 352-330-1330 extension 102.
--j Be advised that any person wishing to appeal any decision made by the
-:,L' ...... ..... .... Commission on any matter considered during the .meeting will need a
I.v record of the proceedings, and may need to ensure that a verbatim
Record is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which
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2007-CP-000362 Estate of Melvin Rubin
Notice of Administration
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File Number: 2007-CP-000361
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
MELVIN RUBIN,
Deceased.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
(One PR)
The administration of the estate of Melvin Rubin, de-
ceased, File Number 2007-CP-000361, Is pending in the
Probate Court, Sumter County, Florida, the address of
which is, Clerk of Circuit Court, 209 N. Florida Street.
Bushnell, Florida 33513. The names and addresses of
the personal representative and the personal
representative's attorney are set forth below.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:
All persons on whom this notice Is served, who have
objections that challenge the validity of the will, the
qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or
jurisdiction of this court, are required to file their objec-
tions with this court, WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERV-
ICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All creditors of the decedent, and other persons
having claims or demands against the decedent's es-
tate, on whom a copy of this notice is served, within
three months after the date of the first publication of
this notice, must file their claims with this court, WITHIN
THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AF-
TER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A. COPY OF THIS NOTICE
ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent, and persons
having claims or demands against decedent's estate,
must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO
FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this Notice Is
January 3, 2008.
Personal Representative:
/s/ Elaine D. Rubin
1204 Ballesteros Dr.,
The Villages, FL 32162
Johl D. Weatherford
Attorney for Personal Representative:
910 South Bay Street, Eustis, Florida 32726
(352) 357-5040 Florida Bar Number 314005
Published two (2) times In the Sumter County Times on
January 3 and 10,2008.


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2007-CA-1351 Washington Mutual Vs.
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ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER, AND AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED IN-
DIVIDUAL DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE
DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY
CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, OR OTHER CLAIMANTS.
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
CURRENT ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclouse a
mortgage on the following property In SUMTER County.
Florida:
THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF
THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION
17, TOWNSHIP 22 SOUTH, RANGE 23 EAST, SUMTER
COUNTY,'FLORIDA, TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR
INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER AND ACROSS THE SOUTH 25
FEET OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH
1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF
SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 22 SOUTH, RANGE 23 EAST, SUM-
TER COUNTY, FLORIDA; LESS ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.
has been filed against you and you are required to
serve a copy of your written defenses within 30 days af-
ter the first publication, If any, on Florida Default Law
Group, P.L. Plaintiff's attorney, whose address is 9119
Corporate Lake Drive, Suite 300, Tampa, Florida 33634,
and file the original with this Court either before service
on Plaintiff's attorney or Immediately thereafter; other-
wise a default will be entered against you for the relief
demanded In the Complaint or petition.
This notice shall be published once each week for
two consecutive weeks In the Sumter County Times.
WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of this Court on this 19
day of December, 2007. .
Gloria R. Hayward
Clerk of the Circuit Court
(SEAL)
By: /s/ Susan A. Stollar
As Deputy Clerk

Published two (2) times in the Sumter County Times on
January 3 and 10, 2008. F07052802

635-0110 SCT
2007 DR 000729 Amber M. Navarro and Jose Samuel
Navarro-Galarza Dissolution of Marriage
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CaseNo.:2007 DR 000729
Division:
AMBER MARIE NAVARRO,
Petitioner
and
JOSE SAMUEL NAVARRO-GALARZA,
Respondent.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
TO: Jose Samuel Navarro-Galarza
(Respondent's last known address): Stuart, Florida
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed
against you and that you are required to serve a copy
of your written defenses, If any, to If on Amber Navarro,
whose address is P.O. Box 598, Webster, FL 33597 on or
before 1/14/2008, and file the original with the clerk of
this Court at 209 North Florida St., Bushnell, FL 33513, be-
fore service on Petitioner or Immediately thereafter, If
you fall to do so, a default may be entered against you
for the relief demanded In the petition.
Copies of all court documents in this case, Includ-
ing orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit
Court's office. You may review these documents upon
request.
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's of-
fice notified of your current address. (You may file No-
tice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Ap-
proved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this
lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the
clerk's office,
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of
documents and Information. Failure to comply can re-
sult In sanctions, including dismissal or striking of plead-
Ings.
Dated: December 7, 2007
GLORIA R. HAYWARD
CLERK QF THE. IRCUIT COURT
(COURT SEAL) "' ..
SBy: /s/ Sue Bass
Deputy Clerk
Published five (4) times In the Sumter County Times, on
December 13, 20, 27, 2007 and Jan. 3 & make up run
Jan. 10,2008.


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SUMTER COUNTY (FL) TIMES, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008, PAGE 15



State agencies partner for Joint Truck Safety Enforcement Detail


The Florida Department of
Transportation Motor Carrier
Compliance Office (MCCO)
'and the Department of
Highway Safety and Motor
Vehicles, Division of the
Florida Highway Patrol,
recently partnered in a Joint
Truck Safety Enforcement
Detail on Dec. 18 to 19. The
purpose of the two-day opera-
tion was to improve traffic
safety on Florida highways
through intensified traffic law
enforcement targeted at com-
mercial motor vehicles.
"In 2006, fatal crashes
involving large trucks were at
the lowest recorded point in
the past five years. The com-
bined efforts of the Florida


Highway Patrol and the Motor
Carrier Compliance Office of
the Florida Department of
Transportation will help con-
tinue to promote this down-
ward trend and provide for a
safe transportation system for
all motorists," stated Colonel
David Dees of the Florida
Department of Transportation.
MCCO Officers concentrated
their enforcement activities in
the 10 counties where the most
fatal truck crashes occurred in
2006. In the two-day operation
in these counties, MCCO con-
tacted 682 commercial vehicle
drivers and conducted 467
commercial vehicle driver
inspections. Forty-six of these
drivers were placed out of


service for critical safety viola-
tions such as exceeding hours
of service limits, improper
driver license and possession
of alcohol or drugs. Officers
also cited 105 commercial driv-
ers for other traffic violations
such as speeding, following too
closely, and failure to use a
safety belt
"We certainly recognize that
the vast majority of commer-
cial motor vehicle operators
drive in a responsible and law-
abiding manner. However,
because of vehicle size, weight,
and the type of cargo hauled by
commercial vehicles, the
potential for causing crashes
resulting in serious injuries or
death is very real. It is, there-


fore, imperative that commer-
cial truck drivers obey state
and federal laws and regula-
tions meant to protect their
safe passage and that of the
motoring public," stated
Colonel John Czernis, director
of the Florida Highway Patrol.
During this operation, FHP
troopers heightened enforce-
ment efforts on interstates and
other major state roads where
commercial motor vehicle,
speeding and aggressive driv-
ing violations are prevalent
FHP troopers were watching
for unsafe drivers, especially
those who contribute to colli-
sions between passenger vehi-
cles and large trucks. Violators
were tracked using laser,


radar, Vascar, video cameras,
motorcycles, and unmarked
patrol vehicles.
"Since 1934, the trucking
industry, through our state
association, has been vigorous-
ly promoting highway and driv-
er safety in the Sunshine
State," said Mary Lou Rajchel,
president and CEO of the
Florida Trucking Association.
"Through the efforts of FTA's
Safety Management Council
and programs like the
Florida/Georgia Joint Vehicle
Inspection, the Florida Truck
Driving Championships, and
the No-Zone education project
of our Florida Road Team, we
advocate strict compliance
with traffic laws. We are part-


ners in promoting safe driving
practices, and we strongly
encourage and support efforts
such as the recently concluded
Joint Vehicle Safety
Enforcement Detail."
The following statistics are
reflective of the activity for
enforcement actions involving
both commercial vehicles and
passenger cars. Notably, the
majority of these citations
were written to drivers of pas-
senger vehicles.
Total citations 3,993
Speed citations 1,781
Following too closely 42
Improper lane change 38
Driving under the influence
arrests 14
Seatbelt citations 271


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652-0117 SCT
(John Williams- Violator) City of Wildwood
PUBUC NOTICE
NOTICE Is hereby given that, as a result of being unable
to obtain certified mail service to alleged violators of
City of Wildwood codes, pursuant to State Statute
162.12, the Special Master has scheduled a public
hearing on February 5, 2008 commencing at 4:00 p.m.
In the City Commission Chamber, 100 North Main
Street, Wildwood. FL For Information concerning the
hearing and/or procedures, please contact the Build-
ing Services Department at (352)330-1330 extensions
119, 120 and 116.
NAME OF VIOLATOR: John Williams, et al. and/or any
known and unknown heirs.
MAILING ADDRESS: 703 Jarrell Avenue, Wildwood, FL
34785
CITY CODE VIOLATED: City of Wlldwood Code of Ordl-
nances 15-71, 16-7, 9-3, 9-6, 9-7, 9-10, 9-11, 9-12, 13-40,
and 13-32 as well as any other ordinances that apply.
Florida Building Code, Sec. 105.1,2004.
ADDRESS OF VIOLATION: 703 Jarrell Avenue, Wildwood,
FL 34785
FOLIO NO: G05BO02
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 13, 13A, 16 & 16A, Block A
Wildwood Park, Plat Bk. 1, Page 119 & Plat Bk. 2, Pg.12
Don Dixon, CBO/Building Services Director
City of Wildwood, Florida
Published four (4) times In the Sumter County Times,
on December 27, 2007, January 3, 10 and 17, 2008.

644-0110 SCT
2006-CA-001755 City of Wildwood Vs. Sylvester Adams
Notice of Action for Publication
PUBUC NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN
AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 2006-CA-001755
CITY OF WILDWOOD, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation,
Plaintiff,
V.
SYLVESTER ADAMS and S.C. ADAMS,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PUBLICATION
TO: Sylvester Adams and S.C. Adams
112 Smith Lane
Unlon Spring, AL 36089
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed
against y6u. You are required to serve a copy of your
written defenses, If any, to this action on Jerri A. Blair,
Esq., P.O. Box 130, Tavares, FL 32778, attorney for plain-
tiff, on or before January 22, 2008, and file the original
with the clerk of this court at 209 N. Florida Street, Bush-
nell, FL 33513 either before service on plaintiff's attorney
or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be
entered against you for the relief demanded in the
complaint.


DAT

(SEAL)


Publish
Decem


ED this 12 day of December, 2007.
GLORIA R. HAYWARD
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
/s/ Susan A. Stollar
Deputy Clerk
ed four (4) times In the Sumter County Times on
nber 20, 27, 2007 and January 3 and 10, 2008.


662-0110 SCT
2007-CP-000342 Estate of Vivian Patricia Pezold
Notice to Creditors
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No.: 2007-CP-000342
Division: Probate
IN RE: ESTATE OF
VIVIAN PATRICIA PEZOLD, A/K/A VIVIAN P. PEZOLD,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of Vivian Patricia
Pezold, a/k/a Vivian P. Pezold, deceased, whose date
of death was March 14, 2006, is pending In the Circuit
Court for Sumter County, Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which Is 209 N. Florida Street, Bushnell, Flor-
ida 33513. The names and addresses of the personal
representative and the personal representative's attor-
ney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons hav-
ing claims or demands against decedent's estate on
whom a copy of this notice is required to be served
must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER
OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBUCATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERV-
ICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and other persons
having claims or demands against the decedent's es-
tate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET
FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE
CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH
ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF-
TER THE DECEDENTS DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this Notice Is
January 3,2008.
Personal Representative:
/s/ Henry 0. Pezold, Jr.
489 Hildalgo
Lady Lake, Florida 32159
Attorney for Personal Representative:
/s/ Stephen G. Sewell, Esquire
Attorney for Henry 0. Pezold, Jr.
Florida Bar No. 0212342
Sellar, Sewell, Russ, Saylor & Johnson, PA.
907 Webster Street
P.O. Box 492722, Leesburg, FL 34749-2722
Telephone: (352) 787-2308 Fax: (352) 787-4341
Published two (2) times in the Sumter County Times on
January 3 and 10, 2008.


655-0110 SCT
1/21 Sale Chandler's Storage
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
The personal property, household goods, and contents
of the following rental spaces will be sold for cash or
otherwise disposed of, to satisfy rental liens for unpaid
rent In accordance with Florida Statutes Chapter 83,
January 21, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Chandler's
Storage, 1908 CR 470, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
Units #42, 55, 60, 254
T.Stevens, C. LeGrande, B. Stalbaum, R atciff
Published two (2) times In the Sumter County Times on
January 3 and 10, 2008.


650-0103 SCT
2007-CP-360 Estate of Katherine I. Davis
Notice to Creditors (Summary Administration)
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
File No. 2007-CP-360
Division: Probate
IN RE: ESTATE OF
KATHERINE I. DAVIS
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Summary Administration)
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS
AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE:
You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary
Administration has been entered In the estate of
KATHERINE I. DAVIS, deceased, File Number
2007-CP-360, by the Circuit Court for Sumter County,
Florida, Probate DIvllson, the address of which Is 209
North Florida Street, Bushnell, Florida 33513; that the
decedent's date of death was September 14, 2001;
that the total value of the estate Is $1,000.00 and that
the names and addresses of those to whom it has
been assigned by such order are:
Name Address
WILLIAM R.J. DAVIS, Successor P.O. Box 1011
Trustee for the Katherine I. Davis Bushnell, FL 33513
Living Trust Agreement dated
April 5, 2007
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:
All creditors of the estate of the decedent and per-
sons having claims or demands against the estate of
the decedent other than those for whom provision for
full payment was made In the Order of Summary Ad-
ministration must file their claims with this court WITHIN
THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE
FLORIDA PROBATE CODE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PE-
RIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER
THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice Is
December 27, 2007,
Person Giving Notice:
/s/ WILLIAM R.J. DAVIS
P.O. Box 1011
Bushnell, Florida 33513
Attorney for Person Giving Notice:
/s/ STEVEN H.L. BOWMAN ESQUIRE
Florida Bar No. 434396
611 U.S. Highway 41 South, Inverness, Florida 34450
Telephone: (352) 726-3800 Fax: (352) 726-2220
Published two (2) times In the Sumter County Times, on
-December 27, 2007 and Janqary 3, 2008.


656-0110 SCT
2007-CP-000368 Estate of Judith Carol Muller
Notice to Creditors
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FILE NO. 2007-CP-000368
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
JUDITH CAROL MULLER,
Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the ESTATE OF JUDITH CAROL
MULLER, deceased, File Number 2007CP000368 Is pend-
ing in the Circuit Court for Sumter County. Florida, Pro-
bate Division, the address of which is 209 North Florida
Street, Bushnell, Florida 33513. The names and ad-
dresses of the personal representative and the per-
sonal representative's attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other persons


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Call 352-793-2161


having claims or demands against the decedent's es-
tate, Including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated
claims, on whom a copy of this Notice Is served must
file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF
THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLU-
CATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE
DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the Decedent and other per-
sons having claims or demands against the Decedent's
estate, Including unmatured, contingent or unliqul-
dated claims, must file their claims with this Court
WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
The date of first publication of this Notice Is
January 3, 2008.
Personal Representative:
WAYNE MULLER
P.O. Box 925
Bushnell, Florida 33513
Attorney for Personal Representative:
JEROME ROTENBERG, Esq.
Carney & Associates, P.A. '
7655 W Gulf to Lake Hwy. Suite 2, Crystal River, Florida
34429
352/795-8888 Florida Bar No. 0045705
Published two (2) times In the Citrus County Chronicle,
January 3 and 10, 2008.


658-0103 SCT
(1/7 Special Session- Commission) City of Wildwood
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City Commission of the City of Wildwood. Florida
will meet in Special Session, Monday, January 7, 2008
at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Chamber, 100
North Main Street, Wildwood, Florida.
Purpose of the meeting Includes but Is not limited to:
1. Special presentation of Landstone Communities
DRI
2. Presentation and update on the City's progress
relative to the Joint Planning Agreement with Sumter
County and other municipalities
3. City of Wildwood gas tax reimbursement (Florida
Dept of Revenue letter)
Note: Any person who may feel the'need to appeal a
Commission decision is hereby notified that It will be
necessary for you to provide your own verbatim re-
cording of the Commission Meeting or any portion
thereof... :-- .
Joseph Jacobs, City Clerk
Published one (1) time In the Sumter County Times on
January 3, 2008.


659-0103 SCT
(1/14 Reg. Commission) City of Wildwood
PUBLIC NOTICE
The first Regular Commission Meeting of the City of
Wildwood for 2008 shall be held January 14, 2008 at
7:00 p.m. Thereafter the Regular Commission Meetings
for 2008 shall be held on the SECOND AND FOURTH
Monday, of .each month at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise
noticed. All Commission Meetings unless otherwise no-
ticed are held In the Commission Chamber at City Hall,
100 N. Main Street, Wildwood.
Note:
Be advised that any person who may feel the
need to appeal a decision of the Commission Is hereby
notified that It will be necessary for you to provide your
own verbatim recording of the meeting or any portion
thereof.
Any person requiring special accommodations
should contact the City Clerk's Office during normal
working hours, 352-330-1330.
Joseph Jacobs, City Clerk
Published one (1) time in the Sumter County Times on
January 3,2008.


654-0103 SCT
1/9 BOD Retreat meeting
Early Learning Coalition
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Early Learning Coali-
tion of the Nature Coast,
serving Citrus, Dixie,
Gilchrist, Levy, and Sumter
Counties, will be facilitat-
ing the Early Learning
Coalition of the Nature
Coast Board of Directors
Retreat Immediately
folowing the B.O.D. Meet-
Ing on January 9, 2008,
The meeting will be held
at the Dunnellon Lion's
Club Icoated at 20826 SW
Walnut Street, Dunnellon,
FL 34431. Please contact
the Coalition office at
352-563-9939 If you have
any questions. Public
participation Is welcome.
Published one (1) time In
the Sumter County Times
on January 3, 2008.


653-0103 SCT
1/9 BrdOfDIrect. meeting
Early Learning Coalition
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Early Learning Coali-
tion of the Nature Coast,
serving Citrus, Dixie,
Gllchrlst, Levy, and Sumter
Counties, will be facilitat-
Ing the Early Learning
Coalition of the Nature
Coast Board of Directors
Meetings on Wednesday,
January 9, 2008. The
meeting will be held at
the Dunnellon Lion's Club
located at 20826 SW
Walnut Street., Dunnellon,
FL, 34431. Please contact
the Coalition office at
352-563-9939 or
877-336-5437 if you have
any questions. Public
participation Is welcome.
Published one (1) time In
the Sumter County Times
on January 3, 2008.


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1999 TOYOTA COROLLA $4,Q
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2000 PLYMOUTH NEON LX
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2001 FORD TAURUS SES
#L8241A
1996 BMW 3281 $5,001
IL8384B 99l
2003 HYUNDAI SONATA $5,99
#L8674A ,9
2000 GMC DENALI $9
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2004 KIA SORENTO $1,989
#L8514A
2001 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 998
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2001 VW BEETLE $8,596
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2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT $8Q,909
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2004 KIA OPTIMA LX V6 $ 98
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2002 CHEVY EXPRESS VAN $8 ,Q98
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2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER GT $9 505
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2005 KIA OPTIMA $9,813
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2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON Q $
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UNDER 815 B00
2007 NISSAN VERSA $10,396
#L8457A ,4 396
2005 KIA SEDONA $10,596
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2002 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE $10, 86
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2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE $10, 88
#L8499A
2006 HYUNDAI ACCENT GI$LS ,1,990, f
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2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER $10,998
#PL 1151
2004 KIA SORENTO $10,998
#L8514A $09
2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONV,. 11,909
#L8701A 11,
2004 NISSAN FRONTIER XTRA CAB $110980
#PL 1158A
2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT2 $11198t
#L8537A
2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED $11 ,99
#L8223A $ 0 8
2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA $11 Qt
#L8375A $19
2001 NISSAN MAXIMA SE $19 8
#L7992A $ ,1
2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA $192 50
#L8434A 1,5
2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 1 0 98
#L8328A $12,6
2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA $ 129 80l
#L8686A $ 9


2004 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS $12900
#L85009A $12,99
2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER C0NV TURBO $19 98f
#L8496A
2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN $13P409
#L7574B
2004 VW BEETLE CONV. $13 9
#PL 1140
2005 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB
#L8592A $131988
2007 DODGE CALIBER $13 ,99
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2007 HYUNDAI SONATA SE $1990
2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON $19 l
#L7579A 139
2006 FORD RANGER SUPERCAB $13,998
#L8138
2004 BUICK RENDEVOS $144 4I
#L8272A 14P4
2005 MAZDA MPV $1,498f
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2005 BUICK LESABRE LTD $14,998
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2005 SATURN VUE $1,98
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2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER $16,998
#8723A 169
2006 NISSAN QUEST 3.5 SL $11,890
#L8012A 118
2006 CHEVY SILVERADO X-CAB $19,169
#PL 126A
UNDER $20,00
2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE $20,998
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