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Sumter News Bits Hospice Volunteer Training dates set Could you make some time to help a neighbor? Run some errands? Stay with a patient while the caregiver takes a break? Read a book or magazine, or simply keep a patient company? Non-profit Cornerstone Hospice has announced their next volunteer training for the Sumter county region taking place Wednesday, January 12 and 19 (applicants must attend both Wednesdays), 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lane Purcell Hospice House Annex (facing Hospice House building on left) 2452 CR526 E. in Sumterville. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Hospice needs volunteers who want to help patients and their loved ones. Please pre-register by calling volunteer specialist Kim Carter at Lane Purcell Hospice House (352)455-6081 or (352)569-5305. Or, you may call volunteer manager Lisa Gray at (352)742-6806 or TollFree (888)728-6234.
Friends of the Panasoffkee Community Library membership drive Friends of the Panasoffkee Community Library, Inc. are having their annual membership drive during the month of January. Dues are $5 per year per adult. Make check payable to FOL PCL, Inc and give to service desk at library or mail to P O Box 4, Lake Panasoffkee FL 33538. If you have questions, call Patricia at 793-2007.
Help Celebrate Rev. Coker’s 50 years of ministry Rev. Chet Coker, former minister at 1st Baptist of Bushnell (19661971) will celebrate 50 years in the ministry on Jan. 16 at his current church, Christian Ministries Worship Center located 1.5 miles west of Leesburg on Hwy 44, turn on Whitney Road. His former members are invited at 10:30 a.m. Call 787-8831 for details.
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Divers used in search for missing miner ROSE DAVIS EXECUTIVE EDITOR Two weeks after a worker disappeared in a lime rock pit following a blasting job at the Mid-Coast Aggregate-Mazak Mine rescue workers were still trying to recover his body, according to Amy Louviere, spokesperson from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Following the accident that happened Thursday, December 23, 2010 rescue workers have continued efforts to locate Kenneth James Stephens Jr. after he disappeared in a lime rock pit after the ground around him collapsed following a blasting job at the mine located east of Linden, according to Louviere. “Divers began exploration of the site late yesterday afternoon (Jan. 5.) The recovery efforts will continue until recovery of the victim,
or until the recovery team determines we do not have the capability to do so,” said Louviere on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011. The divers are privately hired contractors, according to Louviere. “Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) was planned for Jan. 6 from the surface at the mine site to determine/ confirm cavities identified by divers as well as through resistivity testing ran last Wednesday. Additional holes will be drilled close to the caved area as well to confirm the cavity’s extent. A cadaver dog will continue to be utilized as well. A survey and mapping of this area will also be ongoing,” said Louviere. The purpose of the Mine Safety and Health Administration is to prevent death, disease, and injury from mining and to promote safe and healthful workplaces for the Nation's miners. Stephens, 35, of Beverly Hills
Search for missing man at mine continued two weeks after blast was employed by Austin Powder Company, a subcontractor for MidCoast. Stephens worked on the blast crew for 11 years and had been on over 1000 blasts during that time, according to Sumter Sheriff’s Lt. Bobby Caruthers. The call for help to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office came around noon on Dec. 23, 2010, according to Caruthers. Stephens disappeared after the mining company had performed a routine blast at a lime pit. As the blasting supervisor approached the
area to inspect it the ground gave away around him causing the ground to collapse causing Stephens to fall in the pit, Caruthers said. Caruthers said Stephens was approximately 30 feet from the blast area when the ground gave in. Emergency crews arrived at 12:20 pm that day where they found no visible sign of Stephens from the surface, Caruthers said. Representatives from the Mine Safety and Health Administration, Sumter and Osceola County Sheriff’s Department and persons from the office of Florida Geological Survey are at the mine site during the recovery process, according to Louviere. “Portions of the mine are operational. The area around the accident site remains closed with the exception of work necessary for recovery activity,” Louviere said on Jan. 6.
Looking for Sumter’s Pet Sweetheart Photo STAFF REPORT With such great popularity during the 2010 “Sumter’s Sweetheart” Online Pet Photo Contest, the Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County has kicked off the 2011 “Sumter’s Sweetheart” that will run January 5 through February 11, 2011. If you have the most wonderful, heroic, coolest, best pet there ever was it’s time for the world to know it, Post your pet’s photo (online only) at the HS/SPCA’s website contest link, www.hsspca.org starting on Wednesday, January 5 then spread the word to all your friends and family to send in their online votes.
Entries are only $5/photo and votes are only $1 each. Claudia Labbe’, Fundraising Chairperson, says the really big news is that the top three prize packages are double in value of what they were for the inaugural year, exceeding $700 in great prizes. “Support from our participants entering their pets, casting their votes and businesses donating prizes and they were ready to be a part of it this year.” Said Labbe’ “The new twist to the contest will also allow the top three vote-getters to select which prize package they prefer. All three prize pack-
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Farm tours, trade show for farmers large & small STAFF REPORT Sumter County will be hosting AGRItunity 2011 at the West Central Florida Agricultural Center located at 7620 State Road 471 at the Sumter fairgrounds on Saturday, January 29. The fifth annual conference and trade show is designed to meet the needs of farmers large and small. AGRItunity Farm Tours to feature local crops and livestock will be held January 28, 2011 prior to the tradeshow. Registration is open for two farm tours that are pre-conference activities for the annual AGRItunity
Conference and Trade Show that takes place January 29. AGRItunity is a project of Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Pasco and Sumter County extension offices and is in the 5th year of bringing a day of workshops and tradeshow with the most current information to farmers and ranchers. Both tours will leave the Sumter County Agricultural Education Center at 9:30 AM and return at approximately 4:00PM pm Friday, January 28. The crops tour will travel to neighboring Citrus County and will visit an organic blueberry farm, a farm that grows strawberries, citrus and blueber-
Daniel Salatin of Polyface Farms ries, and a tree and ornamental farm. The livestock tour will travel throughout Sumter County and
will visit a beef operation, a dairy, the famous Sumter County Livestock market, a goat farm, a farm supply and a pastured poultry operation. The cost of both tours is $15 and includes bus transportation and lunch. This is a unique opportunity to see how food is produced right here in central Florida and meet the farmers too. Space is limited – register now at http://sumter.ifas.ufl.edu or call Susan Kelly at (352) 793-2728 x 236.
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The AGRItunity Planning Committee announces keynote speaker for upcoming conference – Daniel Salatin of Polyface Farms. Daniel grew up in the Shenandoah Valley on Polyface Farms, “a farm of many faces” and is the son of author and farmer Joel Salatin. The mission of the farm is: to develop emotionally, economically, environmentally enhancing agricultural enterprises and facilitate their duplication throughout the world. Daniel has spoken at many farm conferences and can relay his experiences working daily on the farm. Daniel’s keynote address is entitled “Relationship Marketing” and will provide insight into how their farm has developed direct markets such as restaurants, buying clubs, on-site store and retail outlets. He will also present “Salad Bar Beef” during the livestock workshops. This is the term Salatin coined to describe his pasture-finished cattle: fresh daily paddocks and lots of
forage species variety. A hard core how-to talk, this one walks the audience though electric fencing, water systems, breeding, movement logistics, forage growth and rest cycles, stockpiling for dormant seasons, and processing. Don’t miss this exciting annual event! In addition to the keynote speech there will be 8 workshops, a large tradeshow, animal and alternative energy exhibits, antique farm equipment and more. Lunch is available for purchase on site from the famous restaurant the Speckled Butterbean. Pre-registration is $10 at http://sumter.ifas.ufl.edu. The cost for the conference is $15 at the door if not pre-registered. For more information call (352) 793-2728 x236 or email sakelly@ufl.edu. AGRItunity is a project of the extension offices in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Pasco and Sumter counties. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution
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Another continuance was reluctantly granted by a Sumter judge during a December motion hearing in the felony case against Jose “Bobby” Gonzales of Webster. Gonzales was not in the courtroom during the recent hearing as lawyers in the case discussed evidence concerning business/telephone records that will be used during the trial. Circuit Judge William H. Hallman told Jack Hoodgewind, the attorney for Gonzales that the state had met their burden in regard to using the records in question. Hoodgewind then told the judge that a key witness in the case was unavailable for the scheduled January trial. “Reluctantly I will continue this case to March 7,” said Hallman. Gonzales was arrested in August of 2008. He is accused of six counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor who was reportedly one of his former softball players on an area travel team in 2008, according to Sumter Sheriff’s arrest records. Gonzales, 36, of Webster was scheduled to stand trial last February; however, continued motions have delayed a trial date. Gonzales was arrested on several counts of sexual activity with a 17-year-old girl who was in high school at the time of the alleged offense, according to Sumter Sheriff's officials. Gonzales was released from the Sumter jail Aug. 10, 2008 after posting a $5,000 bond, according to Sumter Sheriff’s Lt. Bobby Caruthers.
The alleged victim told the deputy she had met Gonzales near Mabel south of Webster on Aug. 9, 2008 where they had sexual intercourse in a vehicle belonging to Gonzales, ac-
cording to Caruthers. The alleged victim gave details about the alleged incident that allowed a Sheriff’s deputy to gather enough information to question Gonzales at his Webster home, Caruthers said. Gonzales admitted meeting the girl that day, but denied having sex with her, according to Caruthers. Gonzales coached in the South Sumter Girls Softball (SSGS) League in Bushnell during the 2008 season before his arrest. He was relieved of his duties with that league after his arrest, according to league officials in June of 2008. Gonzales also served during the 2008 season as coach of a girls traveling softball team. Gonzales was removed from his coaching position on that team after his arrest, according to Tampa Heatwave officials in an earlier statement. Gonzales has pled not guilty to the charges against him. A trial priority hearing is set for March 2, 2011 at 9 am in the case.
Students from Wildwood Elementary School’s after school Encore program, funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant, held a holiday concert and craft show Dec.16, 2010. The students sang holiday carols. 4th graders played Jingle Bells on the recorder. Each grade level displayed crafts they made. Cake and juice was served, and a fun time was had by all. The program runs Monday-Thursday from 2:30-5:30. For information about volunteering in this program, please contact Mary Sue Cehi at 748-3353. Community help is always appreciated.
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The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting volunteers to the District’s Lake Panasoffkee property in Sumter County to plant trees on Florida Arbor Day, Friday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The District is planting several hundred trees, including live oaks and long leaf pines, in and around the Lake Panasoffkee camping area to increase and improve animal habitat and enhance the experience for visitors who use the property. The property is located at 7519 NW 18th Way west of Wildwood.
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The entrance to the property is on the south side of SR 44, about a mile east of CR 470 and four miles west of I-75. The District recommends that volunteers wear outdoor apparel and work gloves to the planting event, and bring shovels and post-hole diggers if they are available. Other recommended items include a hat and/or sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray and water. Volunteers are encouraged to pre-register with the District at 1-800-423-1476, ext. 4756. The property was acquired by the District to preserve Lake Panasoffkee’s vast floodplain forest. It has an equestrian camping area includ-
AARP Driver Safety Class scheduled in Bushnell on Jan. 31
Florida is a mandated state, and insurance companies selling Insurance in Florida are mandated to give an Auto Insurance discount to participants who complete the AARP Driver Safety class. Call your insurance agent to ask if you qualify. On January 31, there is a one day class at the Blueberry Hill RVRe-
ing eight horse stalls and 18 miles of multiuse trails marked for horseback riding or hiking. The property is Site 54 on the western section of the Great Florida Birding Trail. Separate camping sites are available for primitive and group camping, and there is a large pavilion with picnic tables and grills in the day use area. Restrooms are available near the pavilion. National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, but many states observe Arbor Day on different dates according to their best tree-planting times. Florida Arbor Day is held each year on the third Friday in January.
The Sumter Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees authorized a return of $3.4 million dollars in capital credits to its residential and commercial customers for 2010. One of the great benefits of being a member/customer of a not-for-profit cooperative like SECO Energy is that co-op customers get to share in any excess margins the business might have at the end of each year. The Sumter County Public Schools served by SECO recently received their share of the capital credits return. Accepting the $3,288.05 check from SECO Key Accounts Representative Brian Gibbs on behalf of Sumter County Schools was Superintendant Richard Shirley.
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SumterExpress Sumter’s Only Locally owned newspaper P.O. Box 944 Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
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District VII (Citrus, Hernando, Marion, and Sumter county) 4-H members celebrated Veteran’s Day by performing community service at 4-H Camp Ocala. We pulled weeds, put in native plants, cleaned the cafeteria and gym, picked up trash at a local public primitive campsite, cleaned our boat shed and waterfront areas and organized rainy day activity boxes. Along with the service we also we able to participate a flag folding ceremony performed by district council officers in order to pay tribute to military men and women who are serving our community. Sumter County 4-H’ers in this photo are: Dakota and Drake Treffeisen, Deanna Pearce, Emily Weed, Ryan Bressette, Delaney and Tanner Egan, Joshua Crawford, Kaylee Mortner, Sarah and Hannah Sarver, Coral and Cory Knight, Christina Senuick, Kayla Ross. The 4-H Youth Development program is all about “Making the Best Better” with our head, heart, health, and hands. To learn more or get involved contact us at the 4-H Office 352-793-2728 or check out our website at http://sumter4h.org All Extension programs are equal opportunity and as a partnership between USDA, University of Florida, and Board of Sumter County Commissioners.
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PET from Front ages will be of equal retail value over $225 each.,” said Labbe.’ The highest one will be crowned “Sumter’s Sweetheart” with their pet’s photo on the HS/SPCA’s website front page through February while all three top contestants will be on the HS/SPCA Facebook page. The revenue received from the online contest will be applied towards many needs such as food, medical care and on-going animal cruelty investigations. “We are looking forward to seeing a greater variety in pet types this year such as possibly more horses, cats, birds and other unique pets! It is open to any type of pet as long as it lives in Sumter County, Fl but the votes can come from everywhere in the world. We encourage everyone to spread the word about the contest and find out who will be Sumter’s Sweetheart for 2011,” said Labbe. The online-only contest will be updated on the HS/SPCA’s Facebook page and website regularly. Contest rules and information for entrants/voters and the prizes are all posted on the website contest link. For more information, visit www.hsspca.org or call 352-7939117.
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Riley is a 3 year old Collie. He has a friendly, laid back personality. Riley is good with kids, and gets along with other dogs. Riley enjoys outings, playtime, and being part of a family. He is a great dog! Please send in a donation to help Riley, or if you would like to adopt Riley, call the Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County at 352-793-9117 or e-mail to humane@sum.net. Visit our website at www.hsspca.org.
Sumter County Community Bulletin Board CornerStone Hospice needs volunteers anyone interested in giving some of their time at the Lane Purcell Hospice House please call Volunteer Service Manager Lisa Gray at 352-742-6806 or Kim Carter at 352-455-6081. Angel food is open to all that want to save money on their food bill. If you eat you can take part in this program. We take EBT (food stamps) cards, also you can order online & pay with a credit or debit card. For info call 352-793-4205. www.angelfoodministries.com Sumter 44 Lions Club Bingo every Fri. & Sat. at noon with 3 $250 jackpots. We also do eyeglasses and hearing aids at the Big Yellow Bldg, Old Wire Rd in Wildwood. 748-3990. Operation Shoebox - BanksPage/Theus Funeral Home is a drop off location. If anyone would like to donate items to be sent to our troops, you may drop them any time during business hours or call 352-748-1000 to make arrangements for the funeral home to pick up the items. Wildwood Masonic Lodge No. 92 F&AM (Grand Lodge of Florida) meets at 103 Georgia St. in Wildwood (behind Tin Can Pam’s) every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:30PM. Master Masons are welcome. You are also invited to join us for a Pancake Breakfast on the last Saturday of each month from 8:30– 10:30AM. For info call 352455-7083. Food Giveaway sponsored by the Lighthouse Foundation Ministries, Giveaway is now scheduled for the 3rd Sat. of every month. It is located in Webster on Hwy 471, south of Webster Flea Market. Bushnell Kiwanis Club meets every Tues. at 7am at Herb & Peg’s in Bushnell Plaza. For info
call Denis Whitacre at 568-0088. Cancer support group, if you or someone you know is dealing with cancer as a patient, caregiver or survivor a group meets in Bushnell the 2nd Mon. of each month at Odd “Cup”les Café, 117 Belt/Hwy. 48. Call 793-7704. Master Masons Bushnell Lodge No. 30 Free & Accepted Mason (F&AM) meet every month on the 1st & 3rd Tues. at 7:30pm. You are invited. For info call Gene at 793-6601 or Roger at 568-8861. Wildwood Kiwanis Club meets every Tues. at 7am at Lake Miona Country Club, 5473 County Road 122, in Wildwood. For information contact Therm Nichols at 352-259-9327 or Diana Couillard at 748-5228. Free Smoking Cessation Class – Classes at Thomas E. Langley Medical Center, located in Sumterville. For a limited time, we will be offering FREE Nicotine replacement therapy. To register, contact Pam at: (352) 793-5900 EXT 2971. Free Diabetic Management Class – Classes will be offered at Thomas E. Langley Medical Center, located in Sumterville. For more information, contact Nathan at: (352) 793-5900 EXT 2988. AWANA (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed) Clubs meet every Sunday evening at 5:50 pm at the First Baptist Church of Linden for ages 2 yrs to 8th grade. The purpose of the AWANA Ministry is to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him - 2 Timothy 2:15. For more Info call Frances Upshaw @ 352-6030257. Library on Wheels (LOW) stops in the Nobleton area at the Sumter County Fire Rescue TriCounty Station 29 on West CR 476 each Thursday; from 1:00
pm to 2:30 pm. Please visit the LOW to use the Library is FREE! Laptop computers with high speed internet; books for ages. N.A. meeting we do recover. Meetings open to the public held at the First Baptist Church of Bushnell, at Broad St. & Anderson Ave. in Bushnell. We need to support our group. Meeting will be held in the old office at 12p.m. every Wednesday. N.A. Helpline 352-319-5617. The Refuge At Jumper Creek residents near Bushnell are in need of toilet paper, laundry detergent, bleach, diapers, large new bottles of shampoo and conditioner, trash bags, nonperishable food for food bank and resalable items for yard sale. To help now contact Dawn at 568-8400. The Sumter County Brain Injury Support group meets the 3rd Thurs. of each month, 2-4 pm at the Sumterville Community Bldg off 301 at 2427 CR 522. Call Margie Sovercool 793-7841. Attention Veterans, non-Veterans, men and women: The DAV is looking for volunteer drivers to transport Sumter County Veterans to the Gainesville VA Medical Center. For further info., please call Bob Klien at 352-793-5129. Joshua Masonic Lodge #678 in Wildwood, Free & Accepted Mason (F&AM) meet every 1st & 3rd Sat. at 8:00am. You are invited. Call Zack at 352-874-5455. Sumter Co. Fraternal Order of Eagle meet on the 2nd & 4th Mondays each month at 510 S. Main Street, Wildwood; meetings start at 7:30pm. Ladies auxiliary meets on alternate Mondays. Social activities scheduled each week. All members of the FOE & guests are invited. Call Aerie at 748-0542. Lake Panasoffkee Moose Lodge 1179 has Bingo every Tuesday at Noon. A free lunch is provided
starting at 11:30am, followed by Bingo at Noon. Everybody is welcome to come. The Lodge is located at 1317 N CR 470. For info call 793-3966. The Sumter County Arts Guild meets each Wednesday from 1pm – 3pm at the Sumterville Community Building located at US Highway 301 & CR 522 – Sumterville. FREE Basic Bridge lessons & Duplicate Bridge Concepts. Both classes sponsored by Lake County Duplicate Bridge Club. www.lakeduplicate.com or call 352-589-9589. Prayer Study at Bushnell Assembly of God Join us on Sundays at 9:00 am during the month of January 2011, for a special Sunday School class: “Unanswered Prayer and Hearing from God.” Led by Doretha Strickland. All are welcome! Bushnell Assembly of God is located on W-CR 476. Phone 793-2240. Calling All 7th-8th Graders! Got questions? Bring them to church! See you at the 7th-8th grade Bushnell Assembly of God Sunday School class Sunday mornings at 9am. Topics: Creation, Evolution, Historical evidence of Jesus, social issues and more! What does God say? Find out. Julie McCorkle, Teacher. Call the church at 793-2240 for more information or check the website: www.baog.org West Coast Workshop & Dance on Feb. 26th from 7 to 10 pm at 307 North Main St Wildwood. 352-748-3279 $15/per person A WCS workshop with Stephen White from 7-8 PM followed by a dance party from 8-10PM. Light refreshments will be served. Call for reservations! www.dancedancedance.biz.
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AGRItunity 2011 Conference Center Hill woman crochets and Trade Show
100 hats for infants
Helping large and small farmers make a profit! Keynote Speaker – Daniel Salatin of
Polyface Farm ( http://www.polyfacefarms.com/ ) in Swoope, VA. He will share experiences from his family’s unique livestock operation in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and discuss “Relationship Marketing” in the General Session
Huge Trade Show showcasing the latest agricultural products, services and equipment Livestock Sessions include pasture management, goat production & pastured pork.
Mr. Salatin will make a presentation entitled “Salad Bar Beef.” Crops Session Topics include enhancing native and introduced pollinators, advanced peach production, alternative citrus production and Shiitake mushroom production. An “Alternative Energy Showcase” will be featured in the Outside Demonstration Area, along with animals and antique equipment
Saturday, January 29, 2011
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Registration $10 preregistration; $15 at the door Call Susan Kelly (352) 793-2728 for more information This conference is a joint planning effort between the UF/IFAS Extension Offices in Sumter, Citrus, Hernando, Lake & Pasco counties.
Verda Brady, 83, of Center Hill has been crocheting since 1953. She makes different things such as pocket books, dish towels, capes, sweaters, and skirts with matching sweaters, bed spreads and blankets. “I crochet to keep my mind busy. Everything I make I have a pattern for,” said Brady who did not want to be photographed. Most of the time when you crochet you will have left over yarn, she says. “When I fell sick with pneumonia last October I was reading a book on a lady that made hats for new born babies. I was unable to do a lot and I cannot sit still so I decided to make baby hats and donate them to the hospital.” She started making baby hats in October. It takes about four hours to make a hat. “I made 100 baby hats by Christmas and took them to Leesburg Regional Medical Center so that the new babies would have a hat,” Brady said.
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Carlton Caruthers, 90, of Ocala passed away December 25, 2010. Mr. Caruthers was a native of Oxford, but spent most of his life in Ocala. He was a retired automobile salesman. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in WW II. A member of the First Baptist Church of Ocala. He is survived by his wife Irene G. Caruthers of 54 years, Ocala; daughters, Alana Inman and Donna Springer both of Ocala; sons Carlie Caruthers, Jr. and Ronnie Caruthers both of Ocala; 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services were held December 30, 2010 in Ocala, with Dr. Edward D. Johnson and Rev. Phillip Hanes officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ocala Debt Retirement Fund. Online condolences may be left at www.hiersbaxley.com Leroy A. Gaskins, 89, of Wildwood, passed away December 25, 2010. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. Leroy retired from Cason and Gaskins TV in 1982. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wildwood. He is survived by sons: Adrian Gaskins of Wildwood, Ricky (Linda) Gaskins of Oxford, and Tracy (Lisa Helen) Gaskins of Wildwood; daughters: Diana (Randy) McDonald of Oxford, Anita (Corky) Jones of Wildwood, and Lynette (Blaine) Fort of Oxford; 12 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the First Baptist Church of Wildwood Building Fund. On line memories and condolences may be shared by visiting www.bankspagetheus.com. Arrangements by Banks/PageTheus Funeral Home, Wildwood. Ernest E. Gstell, 75, of Wildwood, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010. He served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. He retired as an independent sales representative of sporting equipment. He was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, Wildwood and the Marine Corp League, in Leesburg. Survivors include his wife Barbara of 36 years, two sons, Mark and Scott both of Connecticut, daughter, Michelle Sutley, Atanta, GA., sister; Delores Meehl of Connecticut and 5 grandchildren. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 3261 U.S. Hwy 441/27 #B2, Fruitland Park, Fl. 34731 or Cornerstone Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, Fl. 32162. On line condo-
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Jewell Pearl Clark, 90, of Wildwood, Florida, went to be with Lord Jesus on Thursday, December, 30th, 2010. He was a WWII Veteran with the US Army Quartermaster Corps and served from 1940-1945 in Camp Blanding, Florida and the 634th Quartermasters in England; France and Germany. Jewell, known to his railroad buddies as “Mini Pearl,” was an engineer for the Seaboard Airline Railroad for 35 years, retiring in 1981. He attended the Assembly of God Church in Wildwood and Oxford. He is survived by three daughters, Mary Bennett (Pete) of Wildwood, Janice Stokes (Bill) of Coleman, June Clark of Lake Weir; two sons, Danny Clark (Darlene) of Woodstock, GA and Joel Dennis Clark, Sr. (Sandy) of Houtzdale, PA; one sister, Regina Dobbs of Covington, GA and three brothers, Dean Clark (Edith) of College Park, GA; Eugene Clark of Fayetteville, GA and Donald Clark (Shirley) of Alpharetta, GA. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services were held Jan. 3, 2011 at Banks/PageTheus Funeral Chapel with Interment to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery with military honors. Joseph Michael Raccuglia, 66, of The Villages, passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. He moved to The Villages from Palm Harbor, FL in July 2010. He was a licensed real estate broker in both N.Y. and FL retiring in 1995. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Gail G. Raccuglia; daughter, Karen (Marc) Snyder; mother, Josephine Raccuglia; brother, Vincent (Roberta) Raccuglia; nephews: Frank (Wendy) and Anthony Raccuglia; grandchildren: Alex, Marissa and Elizabeth Snyder and his beloved grand-bulldog: Buckwheat. A mass was held Dec. 29th at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Wildwood, FL. Banks/Page-Theus Funeral Home in Wildwood, FL in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at http://www.bankspagetheus.com. Gracie Lee Reynolds, 100, of Ocala, passed away Friday, December 24, 2010. She was born in Oxford and moved to Ocala in 2000 from West Palm Beach. She was a homemaker and a member of Highlands Baptist Church in Ocala. Sur-
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Sandra C. Bohanan, 65, of Loose Creek, Mo., passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Capital Region Medical Center. Sandra was employed with the City of Bradenton, Florida in the finance department for thirty-three years prior to her retirement in 1991. Survivors include: one brother, Curtis Bohanan and his wife Marlene of Loose Creek, Mo; one nephew, Curtis Bohanan II of Jefferson City, Mo.; and one niece, Marjorie Withinton of St. Louis, Mo. Graveside services and interment were held January 4, 2011 at Center Hill Cemetery in Center Hill, Florida. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements by Banks/Page-Theus Funeral Home in Wildwood, Florida. Online condolences may be made at www.bankspagetheus.com. Ronald Martin Woolever, 57, of Wildwood, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010. He was a driver for Patco Trucking and is survived by his daughter, Ronnie Woolever of Wildwood; sisters, Roxie Bush of Ocala, Shirley Bush of Center Hill and Martha Miller of Bassville Park; brothers, John of Weirsdale and Jim of Tarlton, Ohio along with many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Services were held January 1, 2011 at the Church of God of Prophecy in Masscotte. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1101 N. Lake Destiny Rd, Suite 415, Maitland, Fl. 32751-7105. On line memories and condolences may be shared by visiting www.bankspagetheus.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Banks/Page-Theus Funeral Home, Wildwood. Carolyn Mann Wright, 80, formerly of Continental Country Club, Wildwood, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010, in Maitland. She was a retired RN. Survivors include her children, Clark (Julie) Mann of Miami, Laurie (Douglas) Miller of Cedarville, Ohio, Eric Mann of Fruitland Park,
Bonnie (George) Cone of Orlando; brother, D. Carl (Frances) Yackel of Lake Oswego, Oregon; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren along with her much beloved caregiver, Felicia Hunter. Services will be held this spring in N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to your local Humane Society. On line memories and condolences may be shared by visiting w w w. b a n k s p a g e t h e u s . c o m . Arrangements are entrusted to Banks/Page-Theus Funeral Home, Wildwood. Larry Eugene Bruner, 58, of Bushnell passed away Friday, December 24, 2010. He was a Truck Driver. He is survived by his loving companion, Judy Sanders of Bushnell; wife, Susan Bruner of Casper WY; sons, Jeffrey Bruner and Larry Bruner, Jr.; daughter, Laurie Jean Tabor, all of Casper WY; 3 brothers; 2 sisters and 16 grandchildren. No services are planned. Online condolences may be left at www.purcellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell. Grace Mary Field, 65, of Center Hill passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010. She retired from Olan Mills, Ocala. She also worked at Badcock Furniture, Bushnell. She was a member of The Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Leesburg. She is survived by her companion, Steven A. Jones of Center Hill; son, Walter B. (Angel) Field of Webster; daughter, Missy C. (Bryan) Lancaster of Center Hill; step-son, Steven A. Jones, Jr. of Dade City; step-daughter, Tabitha Jones of Dade City; 8 grandchildren; 2 greatgrandchildren; sisters, Barbara Connor of Bushnell and Susan K. McGinley of Daytona Beach. Services were held December 28, 2010 with Pastor Randy Gideons presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the family to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be left at www.purcellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell. Sallie Murrhee Hamilton, 94, of Bushnell passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2010. She was born in Center Hill and was a lifetime resident of Sumter County. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bushnell. She is survived her sons, Jimmy Hamilton of Blairsville GA and Frank Hamilton of Bushnell; 4 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Services were held January 3, 2011. Interment followed at Ever-
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green Cemetery, Bushnell. In lieu of flowers, friends may send memorials to Florida Baptist Children's Home, P O Box 8190, Lakeland FL 33809.
Walter Lee McElwain, 63, of Bushnell passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010. He was a Diesel Mechanic. He is survived by his fiance, Cathy Connery of Bushnell; daughter, Denise White of TN; son, Rodney McElwain of Apopka; step-daughter, Amber Pike of Ft. Myers; 5 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held December 27, 2010 with Mr. Bobby Caruthers officiating. Online condolences may be left at www.purcellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell.
Steven Michael Meyers, 40, of Lake Panasoffkee passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010. He was Vice President of B.G.M. Construction in Sumterville. He is survived by his wife, Patty Roberts Meyers of Lake Panasoffkee; sons, Benjamin Troy Meyers and Nicholas Wyatt Meyers, both of Lake Panasoffkee; daughter, Jennifer Kristen Meyers of Brandon; father, Barron Gene (Linda) Meyers of Dade City; mother, Sharon (James) Brantley of Live Oak; grandmother, Hilda C. Lee of Franklin GA; brothers, Travis (Bobbi) Brantley of Lake City, Danny (Denise) Niga of Lineville AL and Ryan Dean of Dade City; sister, Jessica Lynn Meyers of Live Oak. Memorial services were held December 28, 2010 with Pastor John Chesser officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Assembly of God, 13544 US Hwy 98 Bypass, Dade City FL 33525. Arrangements by Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell.
Robert Maurice Kinsey, 73, of Lake Panasoffkee passed away Friday, December 31, 2010. He was a farmer and member of Landmark Baptist Church in Bushnell. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Kinsey of Lake Panasoffkee; son, Ron Kinsey of Noblesville IN; daughters, Kathy Harrison of Noblesville IN and Kim Riley of Carmel IN; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held January 7, 2011. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lane Purcell Hospice House, c/o Cornerstone Hospice, 12300 Lane Park Road, Tavares FL 32778. Online condolences may be left at www.purcellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell.
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Thursday, December 30, 2010 Aaron Thurston, 27, of Wildwood was arrested for burglary of a structure (Seminole Co.) and grand theft (Seminole Co.). Edith Allen, 44, of Bushnell was arrested on a warrant for state/federal public assistance fraud. Timothy Brown, Jr., 25, of Wildwood was arrested for petty theft 1st offense and resisting an officer – obstruct without violence. Crystal Brown, 29, of Wildwood was arrested for resisting an officer – obstruct without violence. Lucas Reynolds, 30, of Bushnell was arrested for driving while license suspended 1st offense. David Lolley, 20, of Wildwood was arrested for possession of marijuana.
Friday, December 31, 2010 Jeremiah Brown, 31, of Wildwood was arrested for violation of probation for possession of controlled substance/other and violation of probation for sale/manufacture/deliver other. Rex Lowe, 58, of Sumterville was arrested for driving with expired license for more than 4 months. Saturday, January 1, 2011 Luis Diaz, 39, of Sumterville was arrested for resisting an officer – obstruct without violence and disorderly intoxication in public place cause disturbance. Angelo Recchia, 27, of Oxford was arrested on and out of county warrant for driving while license suspended. Audrey Edwards, 31, of Wildwood was arrested for failure to appear for grand theft (Citrus Co.). Sunday, January 2, 2011 Micheal Hunt, 22, of Bushnell was arrested for violation of probation for traffic in stolen property, trafficking amphetamine or methamphetamine, dangerous drugs – keep shop or vehicle etc. for drugs subsequent violation and possession/use of narcotic equipment. Frank Hawes, 41, of Webster was arrested for battery (domestic) – touch or strike. David Mangold, 42, of Lake Panasoffkee was arrested for possession of marijuana.
Monday, January 3, 2011 Danny Suggs, 58, of Lake Panasoffkee was arrested on a Citrus Co. warrant for writ of attachment. Zachariah Holt, 18, of Wildwood was arrested on an order of commitment for resisting an officer without violence. Graciela Garcia, 29, of Webster was arrested on an order of commitment for driving while license suspended. Andrew Maddox, 27, of Webster was arrested for DUI alcohol or drugs 1st offense. Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Johnathon Boyd, 25, of Wildwood was arrested on a Lake County warrant for sale of marijuana. Keith Payne, 49, of Bushnell was arrested for vehicle theft – grand 3rd degree, dealing in stolen property, fraud – obtain motor vehicle title and fraud – swindle – obtain property communication $300 or more. Jesse Creach, 25, of Lake Panasoffkee was arrested for driving while license suspended 1st offense and violation of probation for dealing in stolen property. Lucio Diaz, 33, of Bushnell was arrested for driving with expired license for more than 4 months. Joseph Myers, 20, of Lake Panasoffkee was arrested for violation of probation for grand theft (Marion Co.). Ricky Williams, 27, of Bushnell was arrested for property damage – criminal mischief and obstructing justice – intimidate, threaten etc. victime/witness/informant. Wednesday, January 5, 2011 Randy Cunitz, 20, of Webster was arrested on a writ of bodily attachment. Nickolas Engels, III, 40, of Wildwood was arrested for failure to register a motor vehicle. Rod Larocque, 30, of Coleman was arrested for use of 2 way communication device to facilitate a felony, possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, manufacture, deliver and sale of synthetic narcotic. **Arrest information provided by the Sumter County Detention Center in Bushnell 352-793-0225.
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Fishing & hunting news from Tracy’s Point Fishing Lodge Tracy’s Point Fishing Lodge; Fishing and Hunting Report for Week Ending Sunday, January 2nd, 2011: FISHING Report by: Steve Lind Anglers on Lake: 98 Anglers Bass fishing: 72 Bass caught: 132 Bass released: 124 Crappie Fishermen: 26 Crappie caught: 216 This past week here at Tracy’s Point has been action packed. For starters check out this unusual catfish that was brought in last Saturday. I sent a copy of the fish to the game commission and was informed that this particular type of catfish is native to the Amazon River in Brazil. They are essentially bottom feeders and, in particular feed off of algae from submerged rocks. Brandon Powell was fishing with his uncle Wayne Powell and caught some nice brim pictured in photo 159. I have noticed quite a few brim being caught in recent weeks. “Poker” Dave's son, Clifford Oglesby, caught this nice crappie right off the pavilion at Tracy’s Point. Using live minnows. Lloyd Facklam took this nice 8 point buck while staying at Tracy’s Point Fishing Lodge. The buck weighed in at 140 pounds which is a very nice size buck for Central Florida. The deer was harvested out of Jumper Creek Wildlife Management Area which borders Lake Panasoffkee. For those of you unfamiliar with the variety of Wildlife Management areas within a close drive to Tracy’s Point, check out the following WMA’s on MYfwc.com. We’ve got a half dozen great hunting spots within a short drive from our lodge including Half Moon, Flying Eagle, Jumper Creek, Lake Panasoffkee WMA, Citrus and the Green Swamp. If you are interested in hunting these areas in 2011, please take a few moments to check out the necessary steps to apply for a quota permit. Again, all of this info is contained on the myfwc.com site and the deadline for submitting your quota applications is the end of June. We had some folks staying with us last month that took a nice six point out of Lake
Panasoffkee WMA. Robert Garicia and Johnnie Hanes were fishing out of Tracy’s Point Fishing Lodge on the south end of the lake for crappie and got a mess of them, they caught 50 crappie on New Year's Eve. What a way to end the year, Robert said the boy's from Jacksonville did it again. Forecast for the upcoming week should be great bass fishing. Here at Tracy’s Point we have quite a few out of state visitors that spend most all of their time wild shiner fishing. It’s a simple truth that the larger bass are attracted to the wild shiners. We’ve got plenty of them in stock so swing by and pick you up a few dozen – fish mid lake along the eel grass flats. Another angle you may want to consider is Rat’l Traps and Sinkos. We recently became distributors for Jethro Baits and Cold Steel artificial baits. Jethro Baits is planning an open tournament within the next couple of months so stay tuned for more info regarding registration deadlines, payouts, etc. These are both class act companies with some awesome products. Both crappie and blue gill are doing well right now. Try the South end of the lake about mid way down Pani Creek for Specs and the North east side of the lake for bluegill. Baits of choice: minnows for crappie and big red worms for bluegill. Jethro Baits will be hosting an open bass tournament at Tracy’s Point Fishing Lodge on Saturday, March 5, 2011. Entries limited to 65 boats. Entry fee is $40.00 per (2) man team with a $10.00 big bass entry fee per (2 man team). 100% will be paid back for both the tournament winners as well as big bass. 70% of entry fees goes to first place and 30% goes to second place. Registration forms will be available at Tracy’s Point Fishing lodge, county road 437, Lake Panasoffkee, (352) 793-8060; All anglers must use Jethro Baits rubber bait products only. Register early to guarantee slot – entry limited to 65 boats. Good luck and good fishing!
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Bushnell Elementary School proudly announces the student of the month for November. The character trait that was celebrated this month was Fairness. Row 1: Blanca Reyes, Hayleigh Richardson, Shawn Myers, Alexis Kelly, and Armani Gibson Row 2: Arion Oglesby, Billy Thomas, Ana Cruz, Krisha Patel, Caden Stout, and Eliseo Molina Row 3: Hannah Scarbrough, Justin Lightcap, Nandini Badal, Andrew Collins, Kyliegh Cassidy, Sheyenne Hollar, and Clayton Wells.
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The Seminole resistance to removal to a reservation launched the Second Seminole War on Dec. 28,1835, when a column of 107 soldiers led by Major Dade were ambushed by Seminole warriors at Dade Battlefield in Bushnell. The annual battle reenactment draws a huge crowd each January at the state park.
ALL MY CHILDREN Erica admitted that Kendall didn’t remember shooting David. Damon and Colby broke up. Erica and Caleb shared an unexpected kiss. Annie became more and more insecure about JR’s commitment to her. Frankie warned Madison not to trust Greenlee. Liza found herself kissing Damon in an effort to console him about Colby. Scott warned Ryan that JR might be coming after his company. A comatose David began showing signs of life when he whispered Kendall’s name. Wait to See: Annie becomes increasingly unhinged. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Liam begged Hope to forgive him for sleeping with Amber. Whip admitted to Taylor that he was the one who took the photo of Brooke and Thomas backstage. Liam told his father that he didn’t want to be the company’s future anymore. Brooke and Thomas flew to Paris for a press conference. Nick stepped up for Owen on the day of the vow renewal ceremony. Wait to See: Hope faces off against Amber and Tawny. DAYS OF OUR LIVES Brady and Kate plotted their revenge against Vivian. Johnny ran away from home and was briefly reunited with Sami at the police station. Vi-
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vian and Gus were pushed out of a plane. Nathan confronted Stephanie on their wedding day about changing the DNA test results. An old friend helped Bo and Hope escape by boat. Gus and Vivian found themselves stranded on an island together. Wait to See: Jennifer discovers that Ben has a connection to the prison. GENERAL HOSPITAL Olivia was in critical condition after the bus accident. Morgan and Kristina were rescued by their siblings. Robin, Patrick and Lisa put aside their differences during the trauma crisis. Elizabeth felt a pang of jealousy when she witnessed the closeness between Lucky and Siobhan. Spinelli asked Diane to help him co-author a children’s book. Abby didn’t accept Carly’s bribe to leave Michael. Wait to See: Sonny asks Dante to be his best man.
ONE LIFE TO LIVE Another man answered Layla’s phone when Cristian tried to contact her. Jessica was rushed to the hospital presumably with labor pains. Aubrey met up with her mystery man. Rex hinted to Bo that Inez might have drugged him. Blair and Cristian woke up next to each other on New Year’s Day. Blair received a portrait of herself from Eli. Marty abandoned a pregnant Natalie when she went into labor. Jessica was forced to have a C-section to save her baby. Dorian spied on Echo and Charlie at the AA meeting. Wait to See: Tea confronts Inez with the truth. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Victoria told Billy that her chances were slim to none that she would get pregnant again. Colin suspected that Blake had feelings for Lily. Daisy knocked Daniel unconscious and left their baby in a church. Katherine wanted Colin investigated for Jill’s sake. Heather was served with a subpoena for her deposition against Owen. Cane told Sofia that Blake was blackmailing him. Wait to See: Jack delves deeper into Skye’s disappearance. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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NASCAR THIS WEEK: Earnhardt Jr. still a winner with fans By Monte Dutton At the moment, there is no direct correlation between popularity and performance at NASCAR's level. Dale Earnhardt Jr., who won a fan vote to become the Sprint Cup Series' Most Popular Driver for the eighth year in a row, finished a mere 21st in the point standings. The season wasn't without its high points: Earnhardt had a pole, three top-five finishes and eight top 10s. He failed, however, to make the Chase for the second time in as many years and a fourth time in the past six. The third-generation driver -- father Dale won seven championships and grandfather Ralph was a legendary short-track champion -- has won just one Cup race in the last four seasons. "My fan base has stayed strong," said Earnhardt Jr. " It's become an
important honor each year for me, and I'm glad that fans still feel their support for me. I appreciate their dedication and loyalty." Believe it or not, Earnhardt isn't the all-time leader in Most Popular Driver awards. Bill Elliott, still active at age 55, won the award 10 years in a row and 16 times overall before "withdrawing from consideration" after claiming the award for the 16th time in 2002. The latest attempt to get Earnhardt back "up to speed" is a change of crew chiefs. Three of the four drivers at Hendrick Motorsports will be matched with different crew chiefs. Steve Letarte, formerly with Jeff Gordon, will now direct Earnhardt's efforts. Lance McGrew moves to Mark Martin's team, and Alan Gustafson will now work with Gordon. For obvious reasons, the pairing of five-time champion Jimmie
Johnson with Chad Knaus will remain intact. Earnhardt's star has dimmed since he finished third in the 2003 standings and won a career-best six races the following year. He hasn't won more than a single race in any season since. His career victory total, 18, ranks him in a tie for 38th place all-time. Since moving from what was then Dale Earnhardt Inc. to Hendrick Motorsports in 2008, Earnhardt has won only once, at Michigan International Speedway on June 15, 2008. His winless streak is now 93 races. *** Monte Dutton covers motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette. E-mail Monte at nascarthisweek@yahoo.com.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is NASCAR's most popular driver -- again. (Photo: Getty Images)
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So ut h Su mt er NJ RO TC air rifle sh o o te r r an ked 6t h in nation MARIE WILLIAMS SUMTER EXPRESS John Blaho a senior at South Sumter High School and a member of the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) at the school is ranked first in Area 7 and sixth in the nation in air rifle shooting for the NJROTC, according to South Sumter NJROTC Commander Charlie Jacobs. Blaho, 18, joined the NJROTC as a freshman in high school. “I was interested in the military because it looked fun so I joined the NJROTC. I have been shooting guns with my dad since I was a little boy,” said Blaho. He says his first gun was a BB gun when he was younger. “I have been on the air rifle team the past three years at the school. We shoot targets from three different positions prone (lying down), standing and kneeling. After high
school I would like to become a police officer and my training with the ROTC will help me,” said Blaho. The highest possible score in the air rifle shooting competition is 300, according to Jacobs.
John Blaho and Commander Charlie Jacobs
Blaho scored 273 with 9 inner bulls out of 30. He is ranked number 1 in area 7 which is about 72 high schools in the state.
In March they will go to Pasco to compete in the Junior Olympics. South Sumter has 5 teams with 4 members on each team. The NJROTC teaches respect and discipline that the cadets can use in everyday life. Commander Jacobs started the NJROTC program at SSHS in 2000. NJROTC Program Mission is to instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, and personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment. NJROTC is a citizenship and leadership program for students in high school. Jointly sponsored by the Navy and individual secondary schools, it instructs in self-discipline, self-confidence and leadership to help students become successful at meeting life's challenges.
Bushnell Elementary School proudly announces the student of the month for November. Row 1: Lacey Lee, Hannah Shepherd, Tiffany Wilbert, Kelsie Roebuck, Allyson Dupont, Kate Carvajal, and Emma Hurtt. Row 2: Connor Fitts, Dillon Roebuck, Alexandria Ford, Andrea Lazaro, Sonia Uribe, Karsyn Hogan, and Travis Lewis.
Bushnell Elementary School proudly announces the student of the month for November. Row 1: E’Nier Jackson, Isreal Fields, Kindle Hon, and Casey Pacheco. Row 2: Riley Hughes, Tanaia Seay, Amanda Coullietter, Moriah Martin, and Logan Lake
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John Blaho taking practice shots with his air rifle for South Sumter NJROTC.
Contestants sought for Chili cook off in Bushnell for Hospice Spice It Up For Hospice Chili cookoff Jan. 29 from 11 am until 3 pm in downtown Bushnell - prizes are incredible! Judges first prize - $200, People's Choice for first $100; second $50 and third $25 - and a $50 prize for best booth display. Also on sale tickets for two raffle baskets, one is a vacation timeshare in Ormond Beach with beach accessories, and another is a chili basket. Hospice volunteers will be selling baked goods and extra drinks, and Todd Brown's River Junction Band will be entertaining the guests. We hope to make this an annual event in Bushnell, with 100% of all proceeds going to the Lane Purcell Hospice
House. Also, armbands to the public are being pre-sold at Herb & Peg's Deli in Bushnell for $5 (also at Noell's Hobbies in Wildwood) - this gets you a drink and a taste of all the different chili's with a vote for your favs! Please come out and support your chili cookers and help us support the Lane Purcell Hospice House. For information call Susan Noell at 352-303-6779 or at 352-793-2835 email her at snoell@embarqmail.com.
Sumter Fair Pageants deadline nears STAFF REPORT
Mark your calendars now all Sumter girls ages 5 to 24 who want to enter one of five upcoming 2011 Sumter Fair pageants. The Sumter Fair Pageant Committee is planning for the 2011 fair pageants. There is a mandatory meeting for all contestants on Jan. 18, 2011 at 6:00 pm at the Sumter Fair Expo Hall, according to Sumter Fair Pag-
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eant Director Barbara Kane. Jan. 18, 2011 is also the final day that pageant applications and fees can be turned in for the following 2011 pageants; Miss Sumter County Scholarship Pageant (ages 17-24), Miss Teen Sumter County (ages 1416), Junior Miss Sumter County (ages 11-13), Little Miss Sumter County Princess (ages 8-10) and Little Miss Sumter County (ages 5-7). If you have any questions call Barbara at the Sumter County Fair
Grounds at 793-2750 or email sumterfair@aol.com or visit the Sumter Fair web site at sumterfair.net. The fairgrounds is located two miles north of Webster in Bevilles Corner off State Road 471. Pageant rules and applications are available online at sumterfair.net or at the fair office. All girls planning to enter the pageants must attend the Jan. 18, 2011 meeting.
BIBLE TRIVIA by Wilson Casey 1. Is the Book of Cornelius in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Whose first chapter begins, "God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time"? Mark, Galatians, Hebrews, Jude 3. What were Gihon, Pison, Tigris and Euphrates, as connected with the Garden of Eden? Cities, Kings, Rivers, Caves 4. From 1 Kings, who is given credit for writing 1,005 songs? Jacob, Solomon, Philip, David 5. In Acts 13, where were Paul and Barnabas deserted by Mark? Jericho, Perga, Athens, Damascus 6. From Revelation 2, what city was said by John to have "Satan's seat"? Pergamos, Miletus, Patara, Sodom (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
Answers on pg. 15
Softball, baseball and t-ball signup Marriages dates set in Bushnell and Webster Sumter Dixie Youth League sign ups will be held at the Cathy Boyd Baseball Field in Webster on January 15, 2011 from 10am-2pm, January 21, 2011 5pm-8pm and January 22, 2011 from 10am-2pm. Ages are from 4 – 12 and registration fees are $40. Bushnell Dixie Youth League registration and other dates set. Player registrations will be held January 15,22 and 29, 2011 from 9am to 1pm at the Kenny DixonSports Complex in Bushnell. A coaches meeting is set for Friday, February 4, at 6:30 pm, place to be announced. Anyone interested coaching/assisting must bring drivers license for back ground check. TRYOUTS for mini minor, minor
and majors will be held Saturday, February 5 the time for each division will be announced at registration. This will be at the Sports Complex. 2011 Team and 2010 State Champion recognition/ Hit-athon- Friday, March 4. Dinner pickup starting at 5pm. Menu will be announced later. Recognition starting at 6pm with hit a thon starting at 6:30 pm. OPENING DAY is set for Saturday, March 5, 2011.Time and schedule of games to be announced. Any questions please call Shannon 352-303-0775. South Sumter Girls Softball Spring 2011: Registration
cated in the softball concession stand at the Kenny Dixon Sports Complex in Bushnell. Registration dates are Saturday January 15, 22, 29, from 10:00am til 2:00pm. Softball ages are 6 thru 16. Please bring a copy of birth certificate and 1 copy from @ least 3 of the following categories to confirm residency: DL, Voter Reg, school records, Homeowner/Tenant Records, Utility Bill (anything with physical address, 3 different forms) All new and previous players need to bring copies. Any questions please contact: Teresa 352-6033516.
Ready for another exciting year of softball. Registration will be lo-
.Michael Griffin Fielder, 29, of Bushnell and Kimberly Dawn Brown, 43, of Bushnell. David James Mannen, 33, of North Myrtle Beach and Amanda McKelfresh Brian, 31, of North Myrtle Beach. John Russell Williams III, 18, of Webster and Cali Jean Loriane Nelson, 19, of Lake Panasoffkee. Brant David Cannon, 45, of Oxford and Pamela Ann Stamper, 41, of Sorrento. Steven Wesley Rosier, 32, of Leesburg and Laura Christine Greathouse, 34, of Leesburg. Kenneth Alan Caudill, 25, of Wildwood and Melissa Rose
Gaffny, 24, of Gulf Breeze. Kevin Randolph Bentley Jr., 24, of Lake Panasoffkee and Melinda Marie Lebert, 24, of Lake Panasoffkee. Michael Barnwell Austin, 62, of The Villages and Deborah Ann Oreilly, 60, of The Villages. Shane Patrick Wofford, 24, of Coleman and Julia Angela Santos, 22, of Oxford. Brian James Wiser, 33, of Bushnell and Heather Ann Carpenter, 24, of Bushnell. Joe Dolphas Pittman, 42, of Oxford and Stephanie Annette Gaver, 41, of Oxford.
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Washer, Dryer, Stove,Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave
Sumter Realty, Inc. call 352-303-8243 or 352-793-3644
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Building your own Farm’s Food Safety Manual & Plan workshop The University of Florida/IFAS Cooperative Extension Service in the Central Florida area will be offering a one-day workshop to help growers develop their own food safety manuals on Jan. 28 from 10 am until 5 pm At the end of the workshop, your farm will have a ready to print copy of a complete safety manual and plan. The workshop will be done on a computer (one laptop will be provided for in-house use per farm if necessary) using a web-based food safety manual development program. The workshop will be limited to 15 farms on a first come first serve basis. Each farm may bring an additional person for those farmers needing computer assistance. The workshop is developed and presented by the Small Farms Academy, and will be held at the Sumter County Extension Office Auditorium, located at 7620 State Road 471, Suite 2, Bushnell at the Sumter Fairgrounds. This workshop is partially supported by a grant through the Florida Specialty Crops Block Grants program from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service. Bob Hochmuth and Linda Landrum, UF/IFAS Extension Agents, will conduct the
Answers to all puzzles on page 15
training and advise that “fruit and vegetable farm operators would be wise to take advantage of these workshops as most intermediate or large chain store buyers now require some level of food safety program to be in place for each farm before they buy. Even smaller operations selling directly to consumers are encouraged to develop a manual for their farm as food safety will become even more important in the future.” The registration fee is $30 a person, which includes lunch and refreshments. All educational materials in the Food Safety Tool Kit will be provided for the farms through the grant. Registration is confirmed when a registration form and payment is received. The first 15 farms to register will be accepted. Visit http://nfrec.ifas.ufl.edu and click Small Farms Academy, then Available Courses for a workshop brochure, registration form, and agenda. For more information, call Sarah White at (386) 362-1725 ext. 102 or email sewhite@ufl.edu. Registration forms with payment should be made out to University of Florida and sent to North Florida REC – Suwannee Valley, 7580 County Road 136, Live Oak, FL, 32060.
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Sumter Express
Sumter
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609 N. Old Wire Rd. Wildwood, FL. 34785 Office: (352)-748-5228 admin@dibarco.com
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Hollywood Pet Supply Now Grooming Pet ID tags sold here & Birds
352-793-8552
“For All Your www.hollywoodpetsupply.vpweb.com Pet Needs”
352-568-3048
2012 CR 470 North Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 - 5:30 w Saturday 9:30 - 3:30
RAMSEY’S
Window Tinting
STUMP REMOVAL 352-793-6791 or 352-457-7846
Automotive, Residential and Commercial
21 Years Experience Lifetime Warranty Climate Controlled Facility Also
Fred Shafer Custom Homes, Inc. 5167 CR634 S. Bushnell, Fl 33531
352-303-3900 Fred Shafer, Owner Builder With a Real Track Record! Visit our website at:
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Tropical Grooming
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Call Ken 352-793-6190 or 352-467-9008
16 ft. trailer for hauling
* A Full Service Plumbing Company *
Sumter
Lake
Marion
748-9500 245-3000 Professional Plumbing Service Contractor
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Same location Since 1987 24 Hour Emergency Service Licensed & Insured Lic# CFC1426882 www.centralfloridaplumber.com
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Learn to Run Programs, Use the Internet, Send & Receive emails, Open & Move files, Create folders & Search for information
10% OFF
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Call 352-569-0656 to pre-register
Often same day appointments
211 N. Market Street, Bushnell, Fl. 33513
Signs & Lettering by John Worrell
753-5301
Remodels/Alterations * Service & Repair ADA/Handicap Fixtures & Accessories Irrigation System Repairs Water Heater Sales & Repairs Natural Gas & Propane **Come Visit Our New Showroom** Conveniently Located At 219 S Old Dixie Hwy in Lady Lake
BUSHNELL Open Saturdays!
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WHOLE HOUSE WATER CONDITIONING SYSTEM
WHOLE HOUSE CITY WATER CHLORINE
Starting at
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WHOLE HOUSE IRON FILTERS & ROTTEN EGG (SULPHUR) FILTERS
$69900
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$79900
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FREE IN HOME WATER TEST
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Advertisers make the Sumter Express newspaper a ArborCare reality each week - Please support the businesses Tree Service With Bucket Truck & Chipper that advertise with us. Tree Removal - Trimming - Clean Up - LAND CLEARING To advertise in Sumter’s only locally owned STUMP GRINDING Licensed & Insured
& operated newspaper call 352-793-1671 Bert Lovett 352-303-3878
Bushnell Shed Company LARK SHEDS & USA STEEL BUILDINGS
Sale Prices
on all Sheds Limited Time Only LARK - Best Built Shed In America
BOXES & Shipping Supplies, Bubble,
Carports/ Garages Also Available
Foam, Padded Envelopes, ETC. Open 10 to 4 Mon.-Fri.
1st month plus sec. deposit - No Credit Checkcheck
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(1.2 miles East of Super Wal-Mart) M-F 9 - 5 l Sat 9 - 2
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Sumter Massage Therapy Stress and Pain Management
Business Express Stokes STUCCO, Inc. Lewis Bros., Inc. Serving Sumter, Citrus & Marion for over 29 years
Swedish Massage * Chair Massage Therapeutic Massage
352-748-1078
Hollie Roush, LMT Lic. # MA46649, AMTA Member
(352) 303-0840 138 Bushnell Plaza, Ste. 103 w Bushnell
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Wildwood office Licensed & Insured - Competency Card # 1204
Stone, Stucco & Plaster - FREE ESTIMATES Decorative Foam - Finishing Touch Solutions
Webster Machinery Inc.
Buy Sell Trade SALES
Cars & Trucks, Aluminum Cans
793-8910
at Roy’s Wrecker 116 Seminole Ave. in Bushnell
MIKE WILSONS Tree Service Free Licensed
352-517-6119 Cell 352-793-8647 Home
Insured
Estimates
wCutting Mike wTrimming Hazardous Tree Removal Wilson wDebris Owner Removal Experience Since 1987
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PATRICK T. GRADY & COMPANY BUSHNELL
License # C05SU0031
Quality childcare in a facility built for children
A t o t a l c hi l d de v e l o pm e nt c e nt e r re g i s t e r i ng c hi l dre n a g e s i nf a nt s t o VPK ( a g e 4 ) Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks included
Hours are 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Owned and operated by Sheila & Bob Bernstein
Phone 352-748-3369
Free Estimates
VINYL l TILE
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EXPRESS TAX
We do all types of tax returns Individual or Small Business Rapid Refunds u EFILE
352-793-8777 512 N Main St, Bushnell
Located in front of NAPA & Hess in Bushnell
THE MULE TEAM, INC
352-429-2854
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352-303-5802
Licensed & Insured
Betty & Gary Merritt
Serving Sumter County
D AW N PAL ME R’ S Gently Worn
Now Open Mondays 10 to 2
C lot hing and C olle c t ible s
Pick & Go Perm $35 Haircuts $10 w/coupon
Call for Hours
Call Ray Kirby
352-603-3697 A-2-Z Quality Home William Surber
Repairs
Rotten Wood Experts
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Licensed Insured & Insured
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FOR ALL YOUR FENCING NEEDS
W. C-48 in Bushnell (across from TJs Pizza)
TREE SERVICE Licensed
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WADE ALLEN’S specializing in large hazardous tree removal
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(352) 303-4624
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10889 N US Hwy 301, Ste 6
FALL SPECIALS
(813) 927-2720 (352) 793-7223
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AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS FOR BANQUETS, MEETINGS,CONFERENCES & CONVENTIONS
Turtle Cove Beauty Salon
Wel l D r i l l i n g Pump Service
BINDING
DJ & KARAOKE SERVICES GALAXY OF Parties, Dances, Weddings & Special Events LEARNING OXFORD
352-793-3337
Fresh Water Drilling
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303 N. Market Street l Bushnell, Fl 33513
116 County Road 470, Lake Panasoffkee
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Carpet Depot & More A R E A R U GS
Open Monday thru Thursday
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Free Estimates
Markland Chiropractic Clinic
352 568 7400
352-793-5373
Roofing-Commercial & Residential, Septic - New Systems & Repairs, Electrical - Masonry - Home Builder
CARPET l HARDWOOD l LAMINATES
Cell 727-423-2160 Fax 352-793-3430 Email wbstrmach@aol.com
We Buy Scrap Metal, Brass, Steel, Copper, Junk
Call for Special Rates, Low Interest Loans & Grants Available
“Our Reputation is Installed in ALL Our Work”
Fred Jasper Sharon Jasper Purchasing Agent General Manager
3118 CR 48 w Center Hill
Roofing & Septic
State Certified Minority Business Enterprise
352-793-3430
Call 352-568-3067
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H.M.K. HAULING & DEMOLITION Asphalt Services Backhoe Work - Dump Truck Work, Sand, Top Soil, Milling Stone, Mulch, Clay, Driveways, New Asphalt Parking Lots, Lot Clearing, Equipment Removal - Big or Small, Tree Removal
Jamie Clevinger, owner
352-303-3830
Licensed & Insured 24 HOURS - WE DO TRAVEL
Annie’s Alterations
“All your sewing repairs” Buttons, hems, zippers, etc, 402 N. York Street, Bushnell
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Classified Ad Rates 25 words for
$7.00
t hen .20 pe r wo r d a f t e r the f i r s t 2 5 w o r d s
The Sumter Express Newspaper is Sumter’s only locally owned newspaper. Classified Ads $7 a week for 25 words or less.
Ad Deadline Fridays by 4 pm 793-1671 Closed on Mondays
Bible Trivia Answers 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)
Neither Hebrews Rivers Solomon Perga Pergamos
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Classifieds Deadline for ads on this page Friday at 4 pm
HELP WANTED Cash Paid for Junk Cars, $150 and up, Free Pick up. Call 352-771-6191 2/1
HERE WE GROW AGAIN! Full service Pest Control company I.S.O sales oriented, self motivated, closers. Company Vehicle provided, attractive commissions, paid holidays & Vacation. Medical benefits available. Apply in person, M-F 8-11:30am, 1-5pm at: Bray's Pest Control, 2300 E. CR 470, Sumterville, FL - D.F.W.P Church Pianist needed. If you have the gift and calling to play the piano and a have a desire to use such in the service to God and his people please call Pastor Lewis at Paths of Grace Church of God near Lake Panasoffkee. 352-643-0005.
VEHICLE 4 SALE 2000 Ford Explorer Limited, 4 wheel drive, 4 door, needs motor, $2000. Call 352-799-7720 after 5 pm (12/28-1/11)
VENDOR SPACE 4 RENT Mr. D's Nue Beginnings Resale Shoppe 745 S. U.S 301, Sumterville Vendor Space Available Booth - $150 a month Showcase - $35 per month Donations Greatly Accepted 352-603-4137
Thanks for reading the Sumter Express Newspaper
SERVICES ATTORNEY AT LAW Over contracts, businesses and properties NO FEES OR COSTS UNLESS RECOVERY Law Office of Frank B. Arenas, Esq.Coleman – (352) 748-3678 www.frankarenas.com – frank@frankarenas.com Carpet Depot & More for all your flooring needs.Call Terri 793-4003. Massage Therapy by Hollie Roush 352-303-0840 Lic.#MA46649 Cash Paid for Junk Cars, $150 and up, Free Pick up. Call 352-771-6191 2/1 White's Trash Removal – New routes starting in Coleman & Sumterville, existing routes in Lake Panasoffkee & Bushnell. As low as $15 a month. Call for details 352-201-2858 (12/14-1/11)
WANTED Wanted - Cash Paid for Junk Cars, $150 and up, Free Pick up. Call 352771-6191 (2/1)
HOUSE 4 SALE 2/1 house near forest in Nobleton on paved road. Must See! For more details. Call 352-793-7223.
PARA RENTAR Los terrenos de la feria de Webster estan disponibles a la renta para toda clase de fiestas. Precios economicos. Para informacion comunicate al 352-793-2750 o visita la oficina en el lugar. Hablo espanol.
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email to: sumtereditor@aol.com mail to: Sumter Express, P. O. Box 944, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538 We accept Check or Cash
RENTALS
FOR SALE
RENTAL PROPERTIES
For Sale - Riding Mowers. Now buying nice looking riding mowers. Now stocking new parts. Also, overnight ordering. Free pickup & delivery in Lake Panasoffkee. Paul's Lawn Mower Shop, CR 426F, Lake Panasoffkee. Call 352-793-5319.
3/2 Home - Bushnell area 2/2 DW near Bushnell 2/1 SW near Bushnell Near I-75 Bushnell
Call 352-793-7223 3BR/2BA Duplex – Unit 6 at 1681 CR 470, Lake Panasoffkee, tiled flooring, nice, clean and child safe. Call 352(started 9/14) 516-8915 Motel USA – Lake Panasoffkee – Rentals daily or weekly. Starting at $175 weekly. Clean, safe and secure. Located at 227 CR 491 right off I-75. Call 352-568-8608 (12/14-1/11) 4 Bedroom 2 bath for rent $750 down and $180 per week. Call Ken at 352-793-7223. 2/2 DW with spacious living area and added on family room (could be3rd BR)on paved road On two fenced acres 2 mi W of Bushnell WalMart NO PETS First and Last Month to move in $750 mo. 352-793-7223 3BR/2BA mobile home, C/H/A, 6 miles south of Bushnell. $650/month, 1st + 1 month security deposit. Call 352-238-5504 (started 12/14) RENT REDUCED! Newer 3/2 house in Tracy's Point call 813-839-1183 1/18 2/2 Nice DW $600 per month, $400 deposit located 4 miles south of Bushnell off U.S.301 Call 912-536-0697 or 912-685-2481
DISCOUNT FURNITURE Desks $25 and up... Filing Cabinets $30 and up - 4 drawers... Chairs... $15 and up shelving and much more. Come in and make your selection. Lots to choose from at 118 W. Seminole Ave., Bushnell at (301 S. & 48 next to the rail road tracks ) 793-7223.
Kenmore Refrigerator $100, Whirlpool Electric Stove $100, 55-gallon fish tank w/stand $75and baby girl clothes call 352-748-3226.
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Good Food, Fellowship and Friends I was a little reluctant, but accepted the invite from my brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Patricia Burns, (and glad I did after it was over), when they asked if I wanted to go with them to a pre Christmas cookout. Huh, and no ordinary cookout mind you. I pulled up to my brothers place, and he said we wouldn’t stay long, but wanted to check it out and get to see and talk to some folks for a bit. So, off we went. Well, as an annual tradition, past Sumter County Sheriff and outdoor writer, Jamie Adams and friends always throw a, (what we sometimes call) a “ho-down” the day before Christmas at and around his multi pole barn ranch. It, to me, is simply a down home, sure fire, cracker style get together cookout and atmosphere. Just getting to the happening spot could have been a challenge for a city slicker. From the cow holes through the pasture you needed to drive around to get to the shindig. And the patties you had to dodge when walking up to the barn. The décor around the pole
barns were sure country as well. To the multi deer horn racks, and antique type farm “stuff” hanging around. To the several hats of all kinds stuck up in place overhead to read. Yes…………country, Florida style! And this year didn’t disappoint. It was like a “who’s who” in Sumter County. There were business owners, professional folk, farmers, and just plain good people sitting around eating, talking, laughing and reminiscing about the year and holidays. It seemed everybody knew everybody. It was comical to see the guys hanging around the fish fryer waiting for Justin Parish to bring out the latest batch of fried mullet. Trust me, it was a favorite and didn’t last long, along with his hushpuppies. Then there was a huge grill going in another area cooking oysters. Complete with the hot sauce and crackers. Or, how about a pot of some collard greens over a bed of white rice? But the big deal everybody seemed to have to check out was the venison stew Jamie brewed up. And no, there wasn’t anything ordinary about this.
No 5 gallon pot of stew here! To give you some kind of idea, how about a cast iron pot like they used to make sugar cane in? This thing was huge, and could have held a whole deer worth of meat in there! And guess what you stir something like this with? A slotted metal spoon? No, not Jamie. How about an oar! Yep, a boat paddle. It made a perfect utensil for the occasion. It was quite the ordeal. I can assuredly tell you one thing. If you left there hungry, guess what? It was your own fault. Good food, friends and fellowship. It doesn’t get any better. Thanks Jamie! Capt. Rick Burns............><>
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