Orange Acres History

November 2003
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November 2 - Sunday

There were 68 present at the Jamboree in the Park. Those performing were Gene Mathes on guitar and mandolin, Dick Vierus on guitar, Alice Vierus singing with Dick, Tony Zarrillo rattling the bones and Lew Gorzycki on base and banjo.
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Gene Mathes played a number of songs on the mandolin. (Click to enlarge)	Lew Gorzycki surprised everyone by playing a couple of tunes on the tenor banjo. (Click to enlarge)
Dick and Alice Vierus sang some great duets. (Click to enlarge)	Our president, Gladys Bowman, announced the new name of the park as "Golden Pond." (Click to enlarge)
Already there is a sign showing the park name by the path to the gazebo. (Click to enlarge)

November 3 - Monday

Repair work is underway in the park. All of the bad and settled spots in the blacktop are being replaced. Larry Stine is shown here at the southwest corner of Loren Way and Loren Drive removing the old asphalt.
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November 4 - Tuesday

We had 101 at coffee this morning.
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The 50 - 50 raffle is on again this year. Here Jerry Meehan and Dick Vierus get ready to hand out the prizes.
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Jim Jeager closed the meeting with prayer for our sick, the veterans, the soldiers and those suffering fire loss out west.
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Returned Residents
Provided by Fran Walton

Gene & Pam Rickles
Paul & Betsy Chace
Jack & Marilyn Moss
Colin & May Waterworth
Ed & Yvonne Marvelle
Ralph & Phyllis Haas
Ken & Joan Russell
Bob & Nancy Burke
Virginia Clark
Wayne & Mildred Steinbaugh
Len & Wanetta Jones
Reg & Pat Tays

November 7 - Friday

The gazebo has been decorated and is ready for the Veteran's Day festivities on Saturday. The parade will get under way at 11 am followed by a service in the gazebo. Everyone is invited.
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November 8 - Saturday

The Veteran's Day parade formed at the clubhouse and started at 11 am. There were 15 golf carts plus bikes and marchers. (Click to enlarge)	The grand marshal this year was Galen Leavitt. Galen was a Photographer Specialist in Korea and was assigned to photograph the wounded Veterans. (Click to enlarge)
Prayers were lead by Jim Jeager. (Click to enlarge)	Charlie Parkes, Chairman, Invited us all to come to the Club House for Refreshments. (Click to enlarge)
Phyllis Johnson was the soloist. She sang the Star Spangled Banner accompanied by Nancy Burke on the keyboard. (Click to enlarge)	The North Port band marched in the parade and shared their music talents. Half the band is shown here performing during the program. (Click to enlarge)
Greg Ferritto, Former Member of U.S. Navy, Served on the U.S.S. Destroyer Foote and shared information about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (Click to enlarge)	Lt. Col. Bob Stamper, U.S. Army Artillery, retired officer who served with the 1st Calvary and 45th Infantry Divisions in Korea gave the address. (Click to enlarge)

A good crowd was on hand to enjoy the festivities. It is estimated that about 100 people were on hand for the program and lunch.
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Food and fellowship time followed at the Rec. Hall. People enjoyed sandwiches and deserts. Thanks to Ward Young for taking the pictures of the days festivities.
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November 9 - Sunday

There were 36 present at the vesper service tonight
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A trio number was presented by Gene Mathes and Alice & Dick Vierus.
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Rev Eric Want from 1st Baptist Church of Sarasota brought the message as well as songs.
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November 11 - Tuesday

There were 103 at coffee this morning.
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After coffee, the general meeting was held to approve the 2003-2004 budget. Shown here are board members from left to right, Don Matteson, Ila Meehan-Secretary, Bob Wiskeman, Joan Kapp-Treasurer, Gladys Bowman-President, Gene Mathes-Vice President and Anne Hubert. Absent was Tom Myers.
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Returned Residents
Provided by Fran Walton

Joe & Alice Stump
Lee & Caroline Turner
John Strangis

The home on lot 36 is being prepared to be pulled out. It was the home of former resident Hazel Kohlhardt.
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November 13 - Thursday

The home on lot 188 is being prepared to be pulled out.
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November 18 - Tuesday

There were 103 at coffee this morning.
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Many residents stayed for the flu shots this morning.
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Here is Faye Spinney bravely getting her shot.
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Returned Residents
Provided by Fran Walton

Jack O'Sullivan
Edie Hohler
Tom Studer
Peter & Elaine Coffin

Here are just a few of our 'Red Hat' ladies that got together for a luncheon today at Sugar and Spice Restaurant.
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November 24 - Monday

A Luncheon meeting of the Red Hat Society was held today. Pictured from left are Edie Hohler, Gladys Bowman and Marj Dunn.
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November 25 - Tuesday

There were 98 at coffee this morning.
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Deputy Neil Sculley, from the Sarasota county sheriff's office, was with us along with his boss lieutenant Dave Hart. Neil talked to the group about park and personal security . Many residents met with them after the meeting with questions and concerns.
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