6C The Herald-Advocate, January 6, 2005 The Oasis RV News By Inez McFalls AROUND THE PARK I hope you all had a very Blessed Christmas. We were saddened, along with the Roberts family, on the sudden death of Georgianna :'Mills' brother, Carl Roberts. Our ;.thoughts are with Georgianna and Dave Mills, Mel and Karen Roberts, Butch and Gayle Roberts and the rest of their family. Welcome back to Ray and Ruby Ramey and Freada and Lloyd Clark. Happy to see Lloyd well enough to drive now and looking so COURTESY PHOTO .Everyone seemed to enjoy Christmas together. ATTENTION GENERAL CONTRACTORS The City of Bowling Green is accepting applica- tions for general contractors to participate in the, Community Development Block Grant housing repair program. Minority and woman owned busi- nesses are encouraged to participate in the pro- gram. Contractors interested in obtaining an appli- cation and for more information, please contact Fred Fox Enterprises, (386) 328-3822. Thank you : for your interest in this program. A Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity/Handicap Access Jurisdiction. 1:6c *', "" *I .. I " If e Christian University Wauchula Extension Campus Classes Begin January 10, 2005 Register Now , Earn an Associate, Bachelor, Masters Degree S Includes: -Pastoral Ministry, Christian Counseling, Christian Education, Church Administration, M Music Ministry Affordable and Practical Courses Open to the Community Life Christian University 113 North 7th Avenue ; Wauchula, Florida 33873 Phone: 863-773-5717 aofm@earthlink.net 12:16-1:60 good. Charles and Emma West and Sharon and Harold Lake have returned from their time up North. Happy to be back after all that snow up there. BINGO On Dec. 23rd, 22 people came to the Rec Hall to play bingo. Ernie Katzur won the 50/50. The Jackpot was won by Joan Newton. Merchant certificates were, given to Clayton Brandum who won two, Joan Newton, Kay Giffels and Ben Bohnett. The Jar just keeps grow- ing. Dec. 28th, found 21 people play- ing bingo. The 50/50 was won by Mary Lou Katzur. I guess this is family week. Also, Joan Newton week, as she again won the Jackpot. The merchant certificates were given to Nancy DeWitt, Kay Giffels who won two and Joan Newton who won two. This sure is Joan's lucky week. Looks like the Bohnetts are sharing their luck. Still the Jar remains unclaimed. MUSIC Due to the Christmas holiday, we only held music on Sun., Dec. 26th. There were 45 of us here to listen while 11 musicians entertained us with music, song, and laughter. Merchant certificates were received by Fred Marsh, Roger VanBelois and Jim Walton. Three people won the 50/50: Ben Bohnett, Norma Reid and Lucy Avory. GAMES Cards were played on Wednesday, Dec. 29th. Pokeno had four players. The winner for the day was Pat Bohnett. Phase 10 had six players. Arline VanBelois was the winner. Dominoes fun just keeps on going. They enjoy it so much they are in the Rec Hall whenever noth- ing else is scheduled. I don't know if it is the game they like or each other. I would have to say they enjoy both. George is out there playing horseshoes all the time in spite of the cold. CHRISTMAS Wasn't the Rec Hall festive on Christmas Day! The decorations, so lovely, added a warm touch to the Rec hall. Then, there was' the food. Tables and tables packed with dish- es, each one as good looking as the next and just as tasty. We hardly had room for the people. There were 70 of us sharing the day together. Ernie and Mary Lou Katzur were happy to have their daughter, Kay Giffels and grandchildren, Nikki Simpson and Billy Simpson, share the day. Audrey and George Semler 'were happy to have Connie, Mark and Tony Vogtlin, their daughter, son- in-law and grandson, as well as George's cousin and his wife, Franklin and Mary Bower, spend Christmas with them. Pete and Mary Loucks cooked the han and turkey and decorated the tables. Charlotte Longueuil 'did such a great job with the entertainment. Actually we all pitched in to help in one way or another, be it cooking, decorating, game and prize prepara- tion, or just sharing the day. Too many names to print here but you all know who you are and so do we. It sure turned out nicely, didn't it. Our wish for you is a Healthy 'Happy New Year filled with many memory making moments-Inez. WE will honor that deposit NOW!!! PAYLESS ROOFING & SIDING S~JIf you have documentation that you have paid a deposit to another roofer and still have no roof, PAYLESS ROOFING & SIDING WILL DEDUCT that deposit from our estimate and CREDIT you on your new PAYLESS roof! CALL NOW FOR DETAILS ON HOW YOU CAN GET YOUR ROOF WITH NO MORE WAITING... AND WITHOUT LOSING YOUR DEPOSIT!!! Contact George Browder ,.,03.309-7513 or Toll Free 1-866-794. RC29027101 9 9 CANDELIGHT SERVICE As the evening darkened outside, residents joyfully gathered in our hall for a 6 p.m. service. The Nativity scene was prominently dis- played surrounded by beautiful Poinsettia plants near the podium. Nelson Phillips welcomed everyone and said the Invocation. The choir processed from the back singing "0 Come All Ye Faithful." Venetta Nelson read the Scripture from Isaiah 7:10-14, followed by the singing of "0 Come, 0 Come, Emmanuel" by all. I read the *Scripture from Luke 1:26-38 fol- lowed by Bob Conkle playing sev- eral carols on his lap harp. His wife Cheryl played several on her dul- cimer. Those instruments so beauti- fully played added much to the solemn night. Joyce Gould, read the Scripture from Luke 2:15-20, followed by the choir singing "Away In A Manger," directed by Ardeth Johns and accompanied by Cheryl Conkle. The Scripture from Luke 2:15-20 was read by Beverly Bremmer prior to the singing of "The First Noel." Nelson Phillips had some profound thoughts concerning the Christ Child and His Impact on our lives. Ardeth Johns told of how the Hymn "Silent Night" was written, then asked everyone to light his or her candle. The ushers, Bob Johns, Rudy Houser, John Fullerton and Charles Nelson passed the flame from the large candle in the 'front, While J.C. Brock played "Silent. Night" on his guitar. Ardeth asked us to gaze into the light, of the can- dle, and' to carry it -in our hearts through life, because it is the light of Christ." Following the Benediction by Nelson Phillips, refreshments were provided by Bill and Callie Hubbard, and Darl and Dorie Hendricks. CHRISTMAS DINNER One hundred and four enjoyed a festive afternoon beginning at 1, where tables of eight were beauti- fully decorated, in the 'traditional decor. Ardeth and Bob Johns, assisted by Grady Faulker, worked diligently to make our Christmas special, preparing ham, turkey and stuffing, iced tea and coffee. Each couple brought their favorite casse- role or dessert. There were so many' choices, that one found it hard to choose. On each table was a list of Christmas Carol descriptions for us to decipher the correct Carol as Ardeth called the table numbers to form the line to the long serving table. After dinner, there were sev- eral interesting stories read appro-- priate to the season. We then were asked to make a circle around the hall and pass our wrapped generic gifts, as the story entitled "Mr. Wright" was read by Ardeth. The story contained many lefts and rights, which made it a lot of fun. Many stayed to help clear away and set up for Sunday Chapel Service. GAMES SIX-HANDED EUCRE-Dec. 21, Hazel Roebuck scored 183, Grace Kinney and Norma Houser Pioneer Creek RV News By Charlotte Daubert ... COURTESY PHOTO Pictured at the refreshment table after the Candlelight Service are'(from left) Bob Johns, Nelson Phillips, J.C. Brock, Beverly Bremmer, Charlotte Daubert, Vanetta Nelson, Ardeth Johns, Joyce Gould, Cheryl Conkle, Rudy Houser and Bob Conkle. OFFICE FOR RENT 1385 Highway 17 North (across from Wendy's) .2 Large Rooms* 1 Bathroom Storage Cabinets (built in wall) Storage Closet Hot and Cold Water Heat and Air Conditioning With or Without Desk and Chair, Filing Cabinets and Office Table 773-6736 12:23tfc * tied with 176. Dec. 26, Lou Faulkner scored 186, John Posey 169 and Lincoln Kinney 162. PINOCHLE-Dec. 28, Norma Houser scored 571, Grace Stant 554 and Grace Kinney 535. BOWLING-Dec. 29, of the 15 bowlers, Arlene Sebright had the high game of 168, and Ardeth Johns had the high series of 427. Herb Bell had the high game of 195, and the high series was made by Bob Bellis. OTHER NEWS Manager Mel asked that all extra units be moved as quite a few new units will be entering the park in January. He will see that a magnet is run again to make sure there are no pieces of metal left in the bottom parking area. 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