We went from 870 to 868 this week.
We lost a couple this week!
Happy Valentine's Week!
8th Annual
CALL OF THE STATES AND PROVINCES
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| Bill Thompson is carrying the United States Flag |
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| Bob Doddridge Carrying The Canadian Flag |
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| Ray Uselman carrying the Florida Flag |
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| Josie Fehring with the Iowa Flag |
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| Rose Dorsie Carrying the Texas Flag |
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| Mike Fultz carrying the North Pole Flag |
After the call of the States and Provinces, Cathy
reported the population of the six states with the highest population in the
park:
Iowa – 158
Missouri – 122
Texas – 118
Minnesota – 93
Illinois – 91
Michigan – 77
IMPORTANT NEWS:
Activity Coordinators:
It is now time to fill out your Activities Scheduling sheet requesting dates
for your events for next season. These sheets are outside the Activities
Office (they're hot pink this year).
All potlucks on Sunday next
year will be from Noon to 2 PM. When filling out your requests, give first and second choice of
dates, time of day, the date you filled out the form, type of activity and a
contact person with telephone and/or e-mail address. Many of the card games have not turned in
their sheets yet.
Again we have to bring up the fact that the speed limit on a bike, golf cart, a truck, or any street legal vehicle is 10 MPH in the park and golf carts and bikes can both do more than that. Please stay within the posted speed limits!
Rio Delta Propane has raised their prices again since last week. If you need propane, check with the office as to the current price as it is changing probably because of the cold weather up north.
The Agency Dance on February 21st: If you are planning on attending this dance, get your tickets in the Activity Office as soon as you can. We started selling tickets and reserving seats several weeks ago and have sold 250 tickets already. Only 100 more tickets will be sold but someone called this morning for 34 of them. So we have about 70 tickets left. Get the word out.
Dances: For the large dances (New Year's Eve, Valentines Day and Agency dances) for which we sell tickets in advance and reserve tables, you don’t have to have a full table to make a reservation. We will reserve by the seat. Just be aware that other ticket holders will fill the remaining seats of the table. Dancers: If you are at a dance and see someone pouring something on the dance floor, please let the Dance Leads know immediately.
Memorial Service – Please check out the listing of names of residents that died in the past year. It is on the board across from the Mail Room. If you see someone we have missed, let Jeannine Helmer know. We are working on the program now and we don’t want to miss anyone. The Memorial Service will be on February 25th at 1 PM.
New Winter Ranch T-Shirt is available for sale in the Business Office. They are $8. We have mostly Large and X-Lg and a few mediums.
Incorrect Mail: If you get mail intended for someone else, please return it to the park mail box at the Mail Room or bring it to the Business Office.
Again we have to bring up the fact that the speed limit on a bike, golf cart, a truck, or any street legal vehicle is 10 MPH in the park and golf carts and bikes can both do more than that. Please stay within the posted speed limits!
Rio Delta Propane has raised their prices again since last week. If you need propane, check with the office as to the current price as it is changing probably because of the cold weather up north.
The Agency Dance on February 21st: If you are planning on attending this dance, get your tickets in the Activity Office as soon as you can. We started selling tickets and reserving seats several weeks ago and have sold 250 tickets already. Only 100 more tickets will be sold but someone called this morning for 34 of them. So we have about 70 tickets left. Get the word out.
Dances: For the large dances (New Year's Eve, Valentines Day and Agency dances) for which we sell tickets in advance and reserve tables, you don’t have to have a full table to make a reservation. We will reserve by the seat. Just be aware that other ticket holders will fill the remaining seats of the table. Dancers: If you are at a dance and see someone pouring something on the dance floor, please let the Dance Leads know immediately.
Memorial Service – Please check out the listing of names of residents that died in the past year. It is on the board across from the Mail Room. If you see someone we have missed, let Jeannine Helmer know. We are working on the program now and we don’t want to miss anyone. The Memorial Service will be on February 25th at 1 PM.
New Winter Ranch T-Shirt is available for sale in the Business Office. They are $8. We have mostly Large and X-Lg and a few mediums.
Incorrect Mail: If you get mail intended for someone else, please return it to the park mail box at the Mail Room or bring it to the Business Office.
Before you leave for the season, make sure you have mail forwarding labels for the
Mail Room and make sure you put away all the stuff at your site. Don’t leave anything out that could blow away
in high winds or float away in heavy rains.
CONGRATULATIONS!
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| Flo Reed |
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| Start of the Race Walk |
Thank Yous!
Cathy
expressed a big thank you to the people that helped with the Communities on
Parade this last week: Shirley
Birlingmeier, Ginny Toman, Tom Thinnes, Penny Vollrath, Karen Larsen, Wanda
Wheeler, Bob and Marie French, Pat Hyde, and Chuck and Pat Cullett.
Lynn thanked Paul and Janet Wilson for their five years
of leadership for the 50th Weddding Anniversary Celebration and announced
that they are retiring as the Coordinators of this project for next year.
Thanks
to all the volunteers who helped set up, clean up and everything else related
to the Craft Sale.
Dale
Loerch thanked everyone for their furniture donations. He figures we have taken a semi load of furniture
to the ARISE neighborhood.
Lynn thanked Karen and Dick Larsen for initiating a
New Comers’ Happy Hour which occurred this last week and was a success. RECENT EVENTS:
50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration - Another wonderful celebration this year. See the Archives on February 9, 2014 for all the pictures and information. Jan and Paul Wilson did a fantastic job again this season!
February Ladies Luncheon - Another fun get together was held on February 10, 2014 - see the archives for pictures of the event.
Margarita Party - A great time was had by all at the annual fund-raiser by our Billiard's Group. See the Archives on February 11, 2014 for all the pictures.
GENERAL NEWS:
Winter Ranch Variety Show “Razzle Dazzle” – Will be on Sunday, February 16th at 6 PM in Friendship Hall (Large Hall). The dress rehearsal for the event will be on February 16th from 1 to 3 PM. Lee Clement and JoAnn Sullivan are the coordinators of this event. This again will be a “Pass the Hat” performance so please remember to bring a contribution with you to the show. Last year we were able to purchase two head microphones and we’ll be able to rent a follow spot light this year.
Golf Tournament supporting The Wounded Warrior Program on February 28th at 9 AM. $10 entry fee. Lunch is provided. Door and other prizes! All funds collected go to the Wounded Warrior Program. Donuts and coffee will be provided before the event begins and lunch will be provided for the golfers afterwards. Donations to this worthy cause will also be gratefully accepted.
Calendar Updates:
February 16th, all events (other than the Michigan Potluck and Ice Cream Social) that are in the Big Hall after church are cancelled for the evening. This is due to the Variety Show.
Ladies Golf Luncheon: February 20th at Trophy Gardens. You can sign up at the Club House. The cost is $3.
Canadian Pot Luck – Will be on February 23rd from noon to 2 PM in the Large Hall.
Michigan Pot Luck - Will be on February 16th at 1 PM in the Large Hall. Michigan has invited Ohio and Indiana to join them. Next year it may be a Tri-State Potluck! If you did not receive an invite and you are from Michigan, Ohio or Indiana, see Cathy in the Business Office or Ginny Toman.
Choir Concert: Will be held on February 24th at 6 PM. It is wrong on the printed calendar. This is a free concert open to any one from Winter Ranch. The card games in the hall that night will just be delayed until after the concert is over.
Computer Trouble Shooting: If you are having some computer problems and need some advice, some people from the Computer Group will be available to help you on Wednesdays after the Park Meeting in Activity Room #3. (Note: The first Wednesday of the month, the room is occupied but the Computer people will be there on any other Wednesday.
Peter Piper Pizza Lunch will be back to normal schedule (1st and 3rd Wednesdays in February).
On March 2nd Sundae Sunday is cancelled because it will be the Show & Share Day and Resident Appreciation Day.
Tours:
Gail Field, our Tour Director from Trophy Gardens, has several new trips up on her board (near the stairs in Friendship Hall). Several people have requested trips to casinos where the bus will pick them up here at the park.
If you want to make a copy of a page in the book, take it out and do that but then please return it to the book.
Volunteers and/or Donations Needed:
Needed Sound System Operators and Cooks - Next season we are losing the sound system people for the jam and Donna Lewis is retiring from the kitchen. JD is looking for some volunteers to take over those duties. He would like to have a group so people could do the jam once a month and be the cook once a month rather than every week. You can make what you like – bring you grandmother’s recipes in.
Margarita Party - A great time was had by all at the annual fund-raiser by our Billiard's Group. See the Archives on February 11, 2014 for all the pictures.
GENERAL NEWS:
Bird House Fund Raiser:
Paul Kitt, a new Winter Ranch resident, made some very cute wooden bird houses
and donated them to the church to be used for the Good Samaritan Fund.
They sold the first four last week and four more were sold this week by a Silent Auction. Stay tuned for
further opportunities to participate in this
worthwhile project. Thanks Paul!
Good Samaritan Fund Raiser: Dale Loerch came up with an idea for raising money for this worthwhile fund. He has a guitar that he is having signed by all the performers that entertain us here at the park. He will be selling tickets for a drawing that will be held on March 5th. Tickets are 5 for $5.
Good Samaritan Fund Raiser: Dale Loerch came up with an idea for raising money for this worthwhile fund. He has a guitar that he is having signed by all the performers that entertain us here at the park. He will be selling tickets for a drawing that will be held on March 5th. Tickets are 5 for $5.
Chamber Golf Tournament: February 22nd. $18 per person for a three person
team. You can pick up your applications at the Visitor Center which is near the El Dorado Restaurant at 803 Main Street in Alamo.
Winter Texan Appreciation Dinner is February 26th. It is a free meal, however, you need to pick up your tickets in advance. Contact Jan Wilson as she has some available in the park.
Texas Independence Day Parade is on March 1st. at 11:00 AM and starts at HEB and ends at Central Park (in front of El Dorado Restaurant). The theme this year is Circus. All participants are welcome. You can participate by marching in the parade Don DeKeyrel is the Coordinator of this event if you have questions. If you want to participate but don’t want to march, you can donate wrapped candy that will be thrown from the floats. You can drop the candy off at the Activity Office.
Senior Olympics – Marcia Fabricius is the Coordinator. The brochures are in the Activities Office. This year’s theme is “Disco Fever.” Everyone is invited to participate. There is still time to register for an event but you need to do that at least a week in advance. Let Marcia know if you are participating!! When the Olympics is over there will be a get together with all the participants. If you participate in an event and take pictures, please put some on a Flash Drive and bring them to Mary or Lee Benfield, Lot 501, so we can include some in the Blog.
Winter Texan Appreciation Dinner is February 26th. It is a free meal, however, you need to pick up your tickets in advance. Contact Jan Wilson as she has some available in the park.
Texas Independence Day Parade is on March 1st. at 11:00 AM and starts at HEB and ends at Central Park (in front of El Dorado Restaurant). The theme this year is Circus. All participants are welcome. You can participate by marching in the parade Don DeKeyrel is the Coordinator of this event if you have questions. If you want to participate but don’t want to march, you can donate wrapped candy that will be thrown from the floats. You can drop the candy off at the Activity Office.
Senior Olympics – Marcia Fabricius is the Coordinator. The brochures are in the Activities Office. This year’s theme is “Disco Fever.” Everyone is invited to participate. There is still time to register for an event but you need to do that at least a week in advance. Let Marcia know if you are participating!! When the Olympics is over there will be a get together with all the participants. If you participate in an event and take pictures, please put some on a Flash Drive and bring them to Mary or Lee Benfield, Lot 501, so we can include some in the Blog.
Chicken Plate Dinners (to
raise money for the Alamo Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund). If 30 or
more and ordered from the park they will delivery them. Jan Wilson is the
Coordinator of the Event. Cost is $6.00 per dinner.
New Winter Ranch T-Shirt is available for sale in the Business
Office. They are $8. We have mostly Large and X-Lg and a few
mediums.
Event News:
Bob Ross Art Class with Larry Weirs - The next two sessions with Larry Weirs will be on February 24th. The first session will be from 9 to Noon and the second from 1 to 4. Cost is $45 which is due in the office when you register. The information will be posted on the Board across from the Mail Room this week. There are still eights seats left (4 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon). All you need bring to class is paper towels and handi-wipes.
Doggie Parade (Pet Parade) will be held on Valentine’s Day at 10 AM on the Pet Walk in between Trophy and Winter Ranch. We accept dogs or other pets, people, golf carts, and bicycles decked out in red and white. Please do not use food color or Kool Aid to dye your dog. It doesn’t wash out!
The Woodshop Spaghetti Dinner will be held on February 18 at 4:30 PM in Friendship Hall. Tickets are $6.00 and the menu includes spaghetti (of course) with a salad, roll and butter and a dessert. Ticket sales will end this Friday, February 14. Contact is Ron Jensen, Lot 703.
Event News:
Bob Ross Art Class with Larry Weirs - The next two sessions with Larry Weirs will be on February 24th. The first session will be from 9 to Noon and the second from 1 to 4. Cost is $45 which is due in the office when you register. The information will be posted on the Board across from the Mail Room this week. There are still eights seats left (4 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon). All you need bring to class is paper towels and handi-wipes.
Doggie Parade (Pet Parade) will be held on Valentine’s Day at 10 AM on the Pet Walk in between Trophy and Winter Ranch. We accept dogs or other pets, people, golf carts, and bicycles decked out in red and white. Please do not use food color or Kool Aid to dye your dog. It doesn’t wash out!
The Woodshop Spaghetti Dinner will be held on February 18 at 4:30 PM in Friendship Hall. Tickets are $6.00 and the menu includes spaghetti (of course) with a salad, roll and butter and a dessert. Ticket sales will end this Friday, February 14. Contact is Ron Jensen, Lot 703.
Winter Ranch Variety Show “Razzle Dazzle” – Will be on Sunday, February 16th at 6 PM in Friendship Hall (Large Hall). The dress rehearsal for the event will be on February 16th from 1 to 3 PM. Lee Clement and JoAnn Sullivan are the coordinators of this event. This again will be a “Pass the Hat” performance so please remember to bring a contribution with you to the show. Last year we were able to purchase two head microphones and we’ll be able to rent a follow spot light this year.
Gospel
Show: Will be held on March 9th at 3 PM in the Large Hall. Ticket cost
is donation of canned goods for the food pantry. This event
is being coordinated by Kathy Loerch.
Golf Tournament supporting The Wounded Warrior Program on February 28th at 9 AM. $10 entry fee. Lunch is provided. Door and other prizes! All funds collected go to the Wounded Warrior Program. Donuts and coffee will be provided before the event begins and lunch will be provided for the golfers afterwards. Donations to this worthy cause will also be gratefully accepted.
Calendar Updates:
February 16th, all events (other than the Michigan Potluck and Ice Cream Social) that are in the Big Hall after church are cancelled for the evening. This is due to the Variety Show.
Variety Show Rehearsal on Saturday, February 15th
at 3 PM in the
Large Hall. This is not a full dress rehearsal but you
need to bring any hats or beards or anything that might interfere with the
microphones. If you are using a musical
instrument, bring that also. You do not
have to wear the costume for this rehearsal.
Saturday, February 15th,
Karoake has been cancelled due to
the Variety Show rehearsal.
Ladies Golf Luncheon: February 20th at Trophy Gardens. You can sign up at the Club House. The cost is $3.
Canadian Pot Luck – Will be on February 23rd from noon to 2 PM in the Large Hall.
Michigan Pot Luck - Will be on February 16th at 1 PM in the Large Hall. Michigan has invited Ohio and Indiana to join them. Next year it may be a Tri-State Potluck! If you did not receive an invite and you are from Michigan, Ohio or Indiana, see Cathy in the Business Office or Ginny Toman.
Choir Concert: Will be held on February 24th at 6 PM. It is wrong on the printed calendar. This is a free concert open to any one from Winter Ranch. The card games in the hall that night will just be delayed until after the concert is over.
Computer Trouble Shooting: If you are having some computer problems and need some advice, some people from the Computer Group will be available to help you on Wednesdays after the Park Meeting in Activity Room #3. (Note: The first Wednesday of the month, the room is occupied but the Computer people will be there on any other Wednesday.
Peter Piper Pizza Lunch will be back to normal schedule (1st and 3rd Wednesdays in February).
On March 2nd Sundae Sunday is cancelled because it will be the Show & Share Day and Resident Appreciation Day.
Resident Appreciation Day will be on March 2nd at 6:00 PM in the
Large Hall. The Senior Ambassadors will
perform. Ice Cream will be served.
Show and Share Day will on March 2nd
at 2:00 PM in the Large Hall.
Entertainment Schedule:
Feb 13 - 7 PM - Cross Strung Band $6
Feb 20 - 7 PM - Vance Green $7
Feb 27 - 7 PM - John Sager $6
March 6, 6 PM - Razz Ma Tazz
Bus Tours:
Entertainment Schedule:
Feb 13 - 7 PM - Cross Strung Band $6
Feb 20 - 7 PM - Vance Green $7
Feb 27 - 7 PM - John Sager $6
March 6, 6 PM - Razz Ma Tazz
Bus Tours:
Feb 13
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5:15 PM
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Ol’D’s Soda Shop
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We have seats available
and we think Elvis will be there. Eat
on your own
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Feb 15
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5:30 PM*
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Killer Bees Game
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This game is
earlier than usual.
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Feb 17
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Weslaco Museums
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CANCELLED
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Feb 20
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8:15 AM
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Texas Gold Shrimp
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$12
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SOLD OUT
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Feb 21
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8:30 AM
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Riverside Dreamer
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$21
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Pay in Advance – Lunch
is included - Close to Full
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Feb 21
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6:15 PM
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Mariachi Concert
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$5
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Feb 24
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10:00 AM
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Black Dragon Pirate
Cruise
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$33
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Pay in Advance (lunch is
included) – 20 seats available
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Feb 27
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8:15 AM
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Texas Gold Shrimp
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$12
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New Trip – book now
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Feb 28
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Nature Tram
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Details Later
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Mar 4
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6:00 PM
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Killer Bees Game
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$10
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Pay at the
door
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Mar 7
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6:15 PM
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Mariachi Concert
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$5
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Mar 8
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Border Fest
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Details Later
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Mar 25
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6:30 PM
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Symphonic Band
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Details Later
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Tours:
Gail Field, our Tour Director from Trophy Gardens, has several new trips up on her board (near the stairs in Friendship Hall). Several people have requested trips to casinos where the bus will pick them up here at the park.
If you want to make a copy of a page in the book, take it out and do that but then please return it to the book.
Volunteers and/or Donations Needed:
Needed Sound System Operators and Cooks - Next season we are losing the sound system people for the jam and Donna Lewis is retiring from the kitchen. JD is looking for some volunteers to take over those duties. He would like to have a group so people could do the jam once a month and be the cook once a month rather than every week. You can make what you like – bring you grandmother’s recipes in.
Used Furniture, beds, bedding, appliances, dishes, bicycles, household
and kitchen items are needed by
unfortunate people in the community. If you are getting rid of something,
check with Dale Loerch. He will most likely find a home for any of your
unwanted items.
Campbell’s Soup Labels and Cereal Box Tops for Education are needed for Children’s Haven. Jeanne Helmer is collecting them. You can take them to the Activity Office.
Campbell’s Soup Labels and Cereal Box Tops for Education are needed for Children’s Haven. Jeanne Helmer is collecting them. You can take them to the Activity Office.
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The 50/50 Drawing
this morning raised $106.50 for 50th Anniversary Party. Jody Nunn won the pot.
