Orange Acres History

January 2003
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January 2 - Sunday

There were 7 at the first vesper choir practice of the season.
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January 7 - Tuesday

There were 140 at coffee this morning.
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This is Leo Sharpe, a new renter.
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This is Joyce an Larry Mansfield.
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Hazel Kohlhardt, shown here, has been in the park 42 years.
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January 9 - Thursday

There were 120 at pot luck tonight.
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Lots of good food was enjoyed.
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Lots of good fellowship as well.
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January 12 - Sunday

There were 72 at vespers tonight.
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The vesper choir was again back with us directed by Ruth Joy Moffitt.
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Melva Mathes read the list of those who passed away during 2002.
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Our own Joe Stump brought the message to us tonight.
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January 13 - Monday

There were 91 at the FMO meeting held at Orange Acres today.
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Election of officers was held at this meeting.
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January 14 - Tuesday

There were 136 at coffee this morning.
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Jeff Warrington talked about different park issues.
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Jack & Marilyn Moss received four months rent for improvements made on their home.
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Jim Jaeger closed the meeting with prayer.
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January 16 - Thursday

There were 80 in attendance at the Whist Party tonight.
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Everyone that attended had a great time.
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Hugh Spinney is shown here presenting the door prize to Gerry Shearer.

 


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This is the lineup of all of the Whist winners.
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January 17 - Friday

There were 63 at the "Oldies" dance held tonight

 


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A fine time was had by all.

 


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Here are the door prize winners.

 


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January 19 - Sunday

Many residents left today for a cruise. Here they are getting on the bus.

 


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January 21 - Tuesday

There were 121 at coffee this morning.

 


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Vice President, Gene Mathes was in charge while the president was on the cruise.

 


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New residents Bob and Joy Moore were introduced..

 


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The speaker this morning was Scott Mitizak from Ruggeri Insurance.

 


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January 28 - Tuesday

We had 134 people at coffee this morning.
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After coffee the Homeowners meeting was held and some members were re-elected. Explanations for the rent increase were presented.
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Returned Residents 
Provided by Fran Walton

Virty Schadt
Joan & Ken Russell


January 31 - Friday

Meet your neighbors

 
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Jerry Meehan is known to all as the "Coffee Man". He has been in Orange Acres almost 19 years. He has been doing the coffee thing for over 4 years and setting up tables and chairs for over 5.  Jerry's favorite thing is working outside.  He likes doing anything as long as it's outside.  His favorite thing about Orange Acres is the people.  "You can't beat them. Everybody is so friendly. You ask for help and you get help right away.  I have more friends here than I did up home."   Jerry lives at 149 Shirley drive with his wife, Ila.

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