The Alachua County Humane Society really needs our help!

The Alachua County Humane Society is currently renovating a new facility that will permit them to save thousands of adoptable animals from needless euthanasia every year, but they can’t do it without our help.  The Humane Society does an extraordinary amount of work on a very tight budget and they survive solely on donations.  No amount is too small and it’s very easy to make a secure contribution online. 

Please help today.  Then spread the word to your friends and family.  Together we can make a huge difference in the lives of abused and neglected animals by supporting the work of the Humane Society.

A donation as small as $5.00 will be matched by other donors and organizations who have pledged to donate up to $4.00 for every dollar contributed.  So your $5.00 is actually $20.00.  Click here to get started!

Fundraiser to help the family of  Sebastian Ochsenius

16 year old Sebastian was shot to death in his home early Tuesday morning.  There are a number of ways you can help support his family this weekend.

A viewing will be held today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Williams-Thomas Funeral Home West at 823 N.W. 143rd St. Contributions can be made to a reward fund through attorney Gloria Fletcher at 4510 N.W. Sixth Place, Gainesville, FL 32607.

Fundraiser

A car wash is planned to raise money and has been scheduled for today from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Burger King at Newberry Road and Northwest 62nd Street.  A bake sale is also being held at the same location with homemade baked goods and refreshments including lemonade, iced tea and Godfather’s Pizza.  About 65 Bucholtz High School students are expected to volunteer to wash cars and manage the bake sale.  Please stop by, get your car washed, enjoy refreshments and make a donation to help Sebastian’s family. 

Candlelight Vigil 

Friends of Sebastian plan to have a candlelight vigil this evening at 9 p.m. at the Buchholz High School football field to honor Sebastian and celebrate his life, according to a post on Facebook. Participants are asked to bring their own candles to the event.

Contact Information

To report information about the case, contact Sheriff’s Detective Dale Buffenmyer at 367-4188.

Anyone who provides information on this crime that leads to an arrest and seizure of a firearm is eligible for a $1,000 cash reward through the Alachua County Gun Bounty Program. The gun bounty callers can remain anonymous throughout the process by calling Crime Stoppers at 372-STOP (7867).

Regular Tickets $100       VIP Tickets $150

VIP Tickets include open bar plus, every pair of VIP Tickets come with a Hospitality Suite – a $120 value while supplies last.

For further event details and sponsorship opportunities please email: keppenstein@alachuahumane.org

The Alachua County Humane Society announces the inaugural “Tuxes and Tails” gala presented by Keith Watson Productions to raise funds for the completion of their new facility. This spectacular black tie gala will be held June 4^th, 2010 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm at the University of Florida Hilton and Conference Center featuring live Big Band music, dancing, premium silent auction items, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and jazz reception.

Our coworker picked an AWFUL baby name for her future son!

This is Andrea H., one of our coworkers here at the Mighty 98.  Doesn’t she look sweet?  But yesterday, we found out she was planning to commit a terrible crime!

We were talking about the feuding friends who were wrangling over the same baby name and how women often choose their baby names long before they ever plan to have a baby.  We asked Andrea if she had already picked out her future baby names.  She said she had.  So, what would she name her baby if she had a little girl?  Stella!  We thought that was a lovely name!  Then we asked about her boy name.  Are you ready for this?

Maximus Greatness.  You heard us.  Maximus.  Greatness.  We tried to explain to her what happens to kids who have awful names once they start school, but she was not convinced.  So we told her we would poll our listeners and share with her our cumulative wisdom and experience.  We told Andrea that it never goes well for the kid if the parents try to get clever or too cutesy with their name.  Chris actually had a friend who went to school with twin girls named Cherry and Peach Pitts.  Imagine the horror!

Tell us!  What are the worst kid names you have come across?

4.30.10.1.Don’t Do It Andrea

4.30.10.2.Just Say No To Maximus Greatness

4.30.10.4.One More Bad Name

Click here to learn how to identify potential dangers

Spring has sprung and Storm has nesting birds all over his property!

Storm accidentally disturbed a nesting mama bird and now he’s afraid she won’t return to her eggs.  what should he do to save the babies if she doesn’t come back?

4.20.10.1.Storm Found a Nesting Mama Bird

4.20.10.2.Bird’s Nest Call

4.20.10.6.Final Bird Call

We also received several emails on the subject:

Melissa C. writes:

“We had a bird nesting in our tractor engine. We moved the nest to nearby bush, and the mother was fine with raising her family there.”

Joyce C. adds:

“I had a wildlife person tell me that birds really have no sense of smell.  They will not abandon eggs or nests if you touch them.  I don’t know that I agree with that, but that’s what I was told.  Have a great day.”

National Championship Set

Cal Worlock “Head Ball Coach” framed poster autographed by Steve Spurrier

1 of only 6 of these autographed posters, this is a piece of Gator football fan memorabilia to be treasured for a lifetime!

Retail Value: PRICELESS

PLEASE BID IN WHOLE DOLLAR INCREMENTS.

Email your bids to: cwells@entercom.com!

Bid on this item now!

Starting bid: $100.00

Current high bid amount: $200.00

Thanks to our high bidder: Andrea G.

Bidding is closed on this item.

Your choice of 14k Yellow Gold or White/Yellow Gold Combination

Ladies “Gator” fashion earrings, 14-karat yellow gold polished tube hoop earrings with cast 14-karat yellow gold gators.

The high bidder will receive one pair of gator earrings in their choice of all one color gold or two-tone yellow and white gold combination.

Retail Value: $350.00

PLEASE BID IN WHOLE DOLLAR INCREMENTS.

Email your bids to: cwells@entercom.com!

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Current high bid amount: $500.00

ALSO: From now until Saturday, April 24th, if you make a purchase of any amount at Brittany’s Jewelry, Brittany’s will donate 10% of your purchase to Stop! Children’s Cancer!  Just mention Stop Children’s Cancer.

Thanks to our high bidder: Joyce U.

Bidding is closed on this item.

Gourmet dinner for 10, including wine paired with each course

You and your guests will enjoy a sumptuous five course meal at The Great Outdoors in beautiful downtown High Springs, prepared by an expert chef.  Each course will be accompanied by a wine choice specially selected by a professional sommelier to compliment your meal.

Value: $1000.00

PLEASE BID IN WHOLE DOLLAR INCREMENTS.

Email your bids to: cwells@entercom.com!

Bid on this item now!

Starting bid: $200.00

Current bid amount: $5000.00

Thanks to our high bidder: Joyce U.

Bidding is closed on this item.