Orange Acres History
February 2004

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February 2 - Monday

There were 6 people that took the bike ride to the mall today. They are, left to right, Nancy Bush, Lorraine Labonte, Jim Lessard, Ralph Bush, George Labonte and Gene Mathes taking the picture.
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February 3 - Tuesday

There were 142 at coffee this morning.
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Jeff Warrington talked about the "Here To Care" program and gave out checks for the sales referral program this morning. (Click to enlarge)

Don and Phyllis Mann received a check amounting to $686 for the sale of lot 46. (Click to enlarge)

Jim Jaeger closed the meeting with prayer.
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February 4 - Wednesday

These are the ladies of the park that went on the bus trip this morning to see "Pyjama Game". (Click to enlarge)

Tuesday Feb.3, Ralph Haas scored a HOLE IN ONE on the first hole, 146 yards, at Gulf Gate Golf Club. He is a regular participant with the Tuesday Golf Group from Orange Acres. (Click to enlarge)

There were 56 men at the men's luncheon today held at the Sun 'n Fun complex on Fruitville Road.
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Moe Warrington talked about the early times at Orange Acres and showed many interesting slides. (Click to enlarge)	Thanks to Greg Ferritto for arranging a great program. (Click to enlarge)
These are the door prize winners. Each won a $10 gift certificate. (Click to enlarge)

February 5 - Thursday

This afternoon was a great day to be in the pool. (Click to enlarge)	There were 144 at the pot luck tonight. (Click to enlarge)
Lots of good food was provided. (Click to enlarge)
This group was our entertainment for the evening. (Click to enlarge)	They are the Crazy 8's +1 from Tangerine Woods. They sang a lot of the great old songs. (Click to enlarge)

February 7 - Saturday

There were over 33 from Orange Acres attended the Jamboree at the Christian Retreat in Bradenton.
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Twenty nine of us stayed for the breakfast after the jamboree at 9 pm.
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February 8 - Sunday

There were over 60 people attended the vesper service tonight.
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Deacon Joseph Cirieco from Church of Incarnation gave a great message.
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February 9 - Monday

(This article appeared in the Sarasota Herald Tribune on Sunday, February 8, 2004)

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Gene and Pam Rickels of Sarasota celebrated their 50th anniversary Feb. 6,2004. They were married Feb. 6, 1954, in Chippenham, Willshire, England. They have wintered in Sarasota for six years. They are the parents of Paul Rickels of Arlington, Texas, Carl Rickels of Knoxville, Tenn., and Corey Snyder of Manhattan Beach, Calif. The couple have nine grandchildren. They celebrated with a cruise to the Bahamas. Mr. Rickels retired from the Air Force in Columbus, Ohio, where he was with the auditor general for 20 years. He received a Commendation Medal and served in Germany, England and Japan. Mr. and Mrs. Rickels are members of First Baptist Church in Sarasota.

February 10 - Tuesday

There were 150 at coffee this morning.
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Jeff Warrington talked about the Here-To-Care program and how it effects our community. (Click to enlarge)	These are the volunteers for the Here-To-Care program, left to right, Joe and Alice Stump, Jan Thomas and Dr. Shirley Gallup. (Click to enlarge)
Wayne Steinbaugh won the door prize  presented by the Here-To-Care program. (Click to enlarge)	Betsy Chase won the Grand door prize presented by the Here-To-Care program. (Click to enlarge)

Dave Burrows presented Ralph Haas with a plaque for his HOLE-IN-ONE on the first hole, 146 yards, at Gulf Gate Golf Club. He is a regular participant with the Tuesday Golf Group from Orange Acres.
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February 11 - Wednesday

There were 18 Red Hat ladies, from Orange Acres Scarlet Macaws chapter, visited Jungle Gardens today. (Click to enlarge)

Faye Spinney and Lorraine Labonte appear to be very brave in handling a real live snake. (Click to enlarge)

February 14 - Saturday

There were 160 at the 50th anniversary party tonight. The rain kept some away.
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The honored couples were Doris & Chuck Abrams, Herb & Lorraine Frerk, Audrey & Ward Young, Galen & Estelle Leavitt and Gene & Pam Rickels. (Click to enlarge)	The interviews were read by Ila Meehan and Nancy Bush. (Click to enlarge)
Ed Sensenbrenner had a prayer with the honored guests. (Click to enlarge)	On display were many pictures taken  throughout their lives. (Click to enlarge)

February 17 - Tuesday

There were 136 at coffee this morning..
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Jeff Warrington gave out a check for two months lot rent to Paul & Betsy Chace for a home referral. (Click to enlarge)

Liz Bond if filling in as sunshine lady for Norma Finnegan while she is away. (Click to enlarge)

There were 140 at the ice cream social tonight.
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The crew did a great job with the banana splits. (Click to enlarge)

The door prize winners were the Waltons and Bev Ferritto.. (Click to enlarge)

There were 70 that stayed and watched "Two Weeks Notice". It was a great movie.
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February 19 - Thursday

Jim Lessard and his crew were busy gathering items in preparation for the flea market on Saturday morning. (Click to enlarge)

Many loads were collected at homes throughout the  park. (Click to enlarge)

Those that couldn't lift the loads took care of sorting and labeling the items. There was plenty of work for everyone.
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February 21 - Saturday

This is what the flea market looked like at 7 am before the crowd got there.
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Here it is with all the shoppers busy. (Click to enlarge)	Hugh Spinney did a great job of announcing during the event. (Click to enlarge)
There were lots of great clothes bargains. (Click to enlarge)	The lunch was enjoyed in the library this year which worked out great. (Click to enlarge)

February 22 - Sunday

This Picture was taken at Siesta Key Beach about 4:30 pm today. There is no sign of red tide so the beach party tomorrow should be great. Don't forget to get there early to beat the crowds.
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February 23 - Monday

There were 19 at the beach party today. It couldn't have been a better day and the food was terrific.
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There was time to relax and visit before the noon meal. (Click to enlarge)	There was a time to sit around and sing after the meal. Notice Nancy Jacobs also helping on her harmonica. (Click to enlarge)
Gene Mathes and Lew Gorzycki led the group in singing the old songs. (Click to enlarge)	Fred and Nancy Jacobs also did a couple of numbers. (Click to enlarge)

February 24 - Tuesday

There were 140 at coffee this morning.
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February 27 - Friday

There were 40 at the Sadie Hawkins Day dance tonight at the clubhouse. Almost half came from Ceder Cove and Winward Isle (Click to enlarge)	Ron and Trish played great music for dancing. (Click to enlarge)
Here are Alice and Dick Vierus jammin' it up. (Click to enlarge)	Audrey Young seems startled but Ward seems un-concerned. (Click to enlarge)
Gene and Pam Rickels enjoying a slow dance. (Click to enlarge)	Pam Rickels was just one of many women that asked Gene Mathes to dance. (Click to enlarge)

The winners of the door prizes, presented by Dick Vierus and Gene Rickels, were Joan Kapp, Anlee Welker and Dean Wince from Winward Isle.
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February 29 - Sunday

Ray Bowman celebrated his 86th birthday today at Manor Care with eight friends from Orange Acres. Shown from left are Lyle and Gladys Moore, Ann Hubert, Felecia and Bill Weymouth, Edie Hohler and Gladys Bowman. Gene Mathes took the picture. Ray's room mate arrived later.
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Everyone had cake and ice cream while Ray opened his birthday cards. Ray's Birthday is not until Wednesday, March 3rd, but today was the best time to get the people together.
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Lou and Fran Walton, 112 Jeffrey, Had a family reunion today with all these descendants visiting. They are proud of their beautiful family.
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