NEWS
Posted March 8, 2008
Charles L. "Charlie" Brubaker
Charles L. "Charlie"
Brubaker, 57, Sarasota, died Feb. 29, 2008.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at his home in Sarasota.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle (Nalley); a son, Christopher of Utah;
his father, Roger E. of Batavia, Ill.; a brother, Roger K. of Bandera,
Texas; and a sister, Cheryl Hurley of Leesburg, Va.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to TideWell Hospice and Palliative
Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.
(941) 923-5822.
Published in the Herald Tribune on
3/5/2008
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Freedom Village of Bradenton
by Jon Hay
On Tuesday January 29 SRQ President Jon Hay and Phil Bender was host to a few residents of Freedom Village of Bradenton. SRQ members flew a variety of planes for the guests from glow to electrics. Our guests said they had a great time and some said they never new this sport even existed. Before they left for lunch, they said they will make plans to attend the Scale Masters Championships in October.
It was our pleasure to show our facility and to fly for the residents of Freedom Village. We look forward to seeing you again in October.
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Posted August 14, 2007
Corriden Donald Barnard
June 10, 1920 - Aug. 6, 2007
Corriden Donald "Don" Barnard, 87, Sarasota, formerly of Kansas
City, Mo., and Houston, died Aug. 6, 2007.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances; son, Jack; daughter, JuJu Johnson;
daughter, Suzi Rosenbaum and husband, Bob; son, Frank and wife, Julie; daughter,
Grace Hemore and husband, Jim; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and
many nieces and nephews.
Don attended Texas A & M and the University of Houston. He played semi-pro
baseball well into his 40s and was also a captain with TWA for over 30 years. He
enjoyed all outdoor sports. Don's life was filled with much love and laughter,
and he will be missed.
Don was a long time member of the Sarasota R/C Squadron.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Don's memory may be made to St. Michael the
Archangel Church, 5394 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242.
The above information was obtained from the web site of the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
Posted March 29, 2007
Start-up Safety Restraints have been installed in the start-up areas at the center and east taxiways to the runway. It is recommended that no one start their planes alone with or without the Safety Restraints. But for those who insist on endangering themselves by starting alone please use the new restraints. The board recommends that “Homemade” restraints not be used. This includes PVC pipe, rope and any other concoctions that a few of our members have come up with. The new restraints are adjustable and will be more than adequate for all size aircraft.
Gary Schmidt originally recommended this very professional installation. Gary and John Hall provided the material and labor at no cost to the club. Thanks Gentlemen, for a quality job.
The Board
Dick Neumann uses the new safety restraints.
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Posted March 6, 2007
William T. "Bill" O'Leary
July 15, 1937 - March 4, 2007
Visitation: 5 to 8pm Wednesday at Toale Brothers Funeral Homes, Gulf Gate Chapel.
Services: A Mass of Resurrection will be held noon Thursday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
Donations may be made in his memory to TideWell Hospice And Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.
Sign the guestbook at www.heraldtribune.com
The above information was obtained from the Tuesday, March 6, 2007 issue of the Sarasota Herald Tribune where further info may be obtained.
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Our good friend and long time SRQ member Bill O'Leary passed away this morning (Sunday) after a long bout with his illness. We have no info on arrangements at this time.
I believe you have a general e-mail group listing with which you can send this notice to our club members. Many folks knew him and enjoyed chatting with him up at the field.
Thanks for your help, Ed O'Keefe
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January 28, 2007 Mat Vidakovic (941)400-1088 madmat50@comcast.net
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Posted October 31, 2006 by Mike Winter
If you attended the October membership meeting you know that a motion was made to purchase a new digital weather station. The motion was defeated. When I arrived at the field this morning the digital weather system was being install. Apparently we have an anonymous benefactor. Whoever you are I for one thank you!
Jim Lasik aligns the unit with the world, the digital readout and installed and operating - it includes a rain gauge.
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Posted October 4, 2006
WILLIAM E. STERKA
Born: April 7, 1944
Passed: September 3, 2006
Mr. Sterka graduated from Downers Grove High School in 1962 then served in the U.S. Navy. He was an accomplished inventor, an avid world traveler and a remote controlled airplane enthusiast.
Mr. Sterka was the son of Louvelle (Claus) and the late Ervin Sterka. He was preceded in death by Beverly Sterka (Stelter), his beloved wife of 20-years. Family members include sons Steven (Melissa) and Christian (Sheila); grandchildren Ethan, Erin, Alden and Jackson; his sisters Helen (the late John) Teuber, Celia (Greg) Soske; his brother Philip (Sharon); and nieces and nephews.
An open memorial service and luncheon will be held at ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 5739 DUNHAM ROAD, DOWNERS GROVE AT 11 A.M. ON OCTOBER 21. A private burial service for immediate family will follow in Mecan, WI.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238, (941) 923-5822.