Angel Flight Southeast |
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The Angel Flight Southeast (AFSE) organization consists of over 1,000 volunteer pilots who utilize their own aircraft, fuel and time to provide free air transportation for children and adults needing specialized medical treatment or humanitarian assistance. AFSE also coordinates missions to fly disaster relief personnel, victims and supplies, organ transplant candidates; people involved in clinical trials, chemotherapy; victims of abuse located in a shelter who are seeking relocation; those receiving help from Ronald McDonald Houses, Shriners Hospitals and other charities; disabled or sick children to special summer camp programs.
After the organizations founder, Mary Webb, was stricken with cancer in 1993, two of her volunteer pilots, John and George Pringle stepped in and agreed to take over the organization, with John Pringle serving as Chairman. They relocated Angel Flight to Leesburg; first housing it in their own corporate offices and then leasing from the Pringles the 2nd floor of a hangar built to house the Pringle’s aircraft located at the Leesburg Airport, where their offices are currently located.
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Those Who’ve Come Before You |
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Coleen and Steven Enz are very happy to be residents of Legacy of Leesburg, especially since the weather conditions up north have been so erratic this past winter. The Enzes lived in Rhinelander, Wisconsin and on a lake in northern Indiana before moving to Florida. Steve worked for a number of pulp and paper companies for a total of 28 years. For 20 of those years, he was employed by Consolidated Papers, Inc. (which became Stora Enso) as the Chemical Pulp Division Manager. In 2003, he joined a business that provided a Master Franchisor Service for the Commercial Building Industry. He also volunteered his expertise to the Habitat for Humanity program.
Coleen’s interest was in the field of education. She worked as a Teacher’s Aide in Learning Disabilities for 5 years and then became a “Domestic Engineer”, staying home for 7 years to raise their two children, Nicole and Rebecca. Coleen returned as a Teacher Aide and Substitute Teacher for the next 15 years before retiring. Upon retirement, she also did volunteer work at their church and at a hospital gift shop.
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Leesburg Sesquicentennial |
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There is a lot of excitement in Leesburg this year because 2007 marks the Sesquicentennial Celebration of the founding of Leesburg. The history books tell us that in 1849, Arthur Lee of Alabama brought his family to a forested area near Adamsville in Sumter County. In 1857, Arthur’s brother, Evander Lee, brought his five sons and three daughters to the area that would become Leesburg followed by Evander’s brother, Josiah, and a third brother Calvin in 1863. In those days roads were made of clay and 80 acres of land could be purchased for a whopping $750!
The story goes that when Calvin Lee (who opened the first store) was on a buying trip to New York, the suppliers asked for a shipping address, so he told them to ship the supplies by way of Silver Springs to “Leesburg”. (The “h” was dropped when the city obtained a post office.)
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The Frosty Mug Restaurant & Pub |
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"Location! Location! Location!" - A well-known phrase that can be applied to The Frosty Mug Icelandic Restaurant & Pub in Mount Dora. After operating for 7 years in another building nearby, sister owners Thora and Maria, relocated the Frosty Mug in January to the corner of Donnelly St. and 4th Avenue, close to the many small shops in the downtown area. They found they have three times the seating capacity for their popular restaurant and two full service bars.
Interesting lists of menu items are available both at lunch and dinner. “Sveppa Strimlar” – beer battered Portobello mushroom strips, lightly fried with a tangy Frosty Mug dipping sauce might spike your interest. Other interesting choices are the Icelandic haddock, pan seared with onions and fresh herbs and lemon, Schnitzel (breaded pork loin), herb & pistachio crusted Rack of Lamb or a Veggie Ragu Pomodoro with chicken or shrimp.
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Activity Corner |
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The “Snowbirds” are in town and having a ball enjoying not only the beautiful Central Florida weather (minus SNOW) but joining in all of the activities and events that take place in Pringle communities.
For instance, most of the communities have a monthly Saturday morning Pancake Breakfast. At Royal Harbor, the sponsoring club, does all the work...cooking, serving and clean-up and for their efforts a portion of the proceeds are given to them to support their club’s endeavors.
There are Neighborhood Watch groups and there’s usually a holiday party like Legacy of Leesburg had for St. Patrick’s Day. All of the residents wore green and danced the night away to Irish songs and ate plenty of good ol’ fashion Irish food! The night featured a fiddle player and singer from Dublin and a River Dance was also performed.
Come join the fun and live the lifestyle you’re so deserving of in a Pringle Community.
-Chad Peck, Activity Director
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