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pembroke pines
YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS MAGAZINE!
December 2016
December 2016 "All Aboard" at the Model Train Display and Exhibit presentation at the Southwest Regional Library 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33331 from November 23, 2016 to January 7, 2017.
See (SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY 2016 - 2017) & (NEWS ARTICLES)
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departMent 56 Christmas display
frank & anna atanasio
december 21, 2016
December 21, 2016 (L-R) Frank & Anna Atanasio standing by Anna's Department 56 Christmas Display in their living room. The two level display has all sorts of automated activities going on celebrating the Christmas theme.
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33rd MONTHLY WHISTLESTOP GATHERING
Ken & saralyn sargeant
december 17, 2016 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
August 27, 2016 (1st row L-R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Steven Kneuer, Don Kneuer, Nick Mekich, Greg Baird (2nd row L-R) Linda McMurtrie, Mona Uhrlich, Kieve Uhrlich, Dan McMurtrie, Sharon Naile, Joe Parisini, Tom Rottenberg, Anna Atanasio, Frank Atanasio, Al Uber, Cindy Uber, Kevin Patterson (18) See (WHISTLESTOP GATHERING)
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polar express evening
december 14, 2016
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 The Polar Express Evening was a "Big Hit" with the visitors to the Southwest Regional Library. It was a great Family Night. The Florida Citrus Model Train Society members that participating were: Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Peter Colussy, Kathy Colussy, Joe Motes, Tom Rottenberg, Dan McMurtrie, Bill Nielsen, Joe Pisciotti, Luis Figueroa, Joe Parisini, John Michna, Kieve Uhrlich (13) We had 613 guests for the Evening Program from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A new record for one day with 1,171 visitors attending the Day Display and the Polar Express Evening Program.
See (POLAR EXPRESS 2017)
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southwest regional library
december 8, 2016
December 8, 2016 (L-R) Ken Sargeant, Bill Nielsen standing by the "Ready To Roll" Banner on the wall by the Florida Citrus Model Train Society 40 foot "O" Scale Train Display. Ready To Roll is one of our Sponsors and is located at 831 NW 143 Street, Miami, Florida 33168. In our first eleven days we have seen 5,216 visitors at the Southwest Regional Library located in Pembroke Pines.
See (SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY 2016 - 2017)
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southwest regional library
november 28, 2016
November 28, 2016 (L-R) Saralyn Sargeant, Dr. Michael Lazzopina, Michelle Harris, Mike Lazzopina standing by the Main Entrance to the Florida Citrus Model Train Society Display. Dr. Mike Lazzopina is celebrating his 92nd Birthday with his daughters Saralyn and Michelle and son Mike at the Southwest Regional Library where 505 visitors attended today.
See (SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY 2016 - 2017)
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SPECIAL BUSINESS meETING
OCTOBER 26, 2016
GUEST SPEAKER
SETH H. BRAMSON
October 26, 2016 Monthly Business Meetings are for the members that work and cannot attend our Breakfast Meetings an opportunity to participate in our decision making. The meetings are held at the Blue Moon Diner where you can purchase your own meal from the menu. Our speaker for our meeting on Wednesday evening, October 26th, was none other than Florida East Coast Railway Company Historian, Barry University and Nova Southeastern University Adjunct Professor of History Seth H. Bramson. Seth talks are both engaging and exciting and as some of you may know, he is the only person in the country who bears the official title of Company Historian with an American railroad. Seth tells us about THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY: FOR 120 YEARS AMERICA’S SPEEDWAY TO SUNSHINE.
See (GUEST SPEAKERS)
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model train display
south regional / broward college library
7300 pines blvd
pembroke pines, Fl 33024
954-201-8825
september 21, 2016 - october 12, 2016
October 13, 2016 Ken Sargeant standing by the Main Enterance to the Model Train Display. Final Statistics for The Florida Citrus Model Train Society Display at the South Regional / Broward College Library where 5,538 Visitors and 43 FCMTS Members participated in 194 Days creating 778 Community Service Hours. That was an average of 395.57 per day for a 14 day visit. We lost 4 days with the interruption of Hurricane Matthew travelling through our community.
See (SOUTH REGIONAL LIBRARY 2016)
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"GRAND PRIZE WINNER"
VINCENT PEROTTI
Saturday, October 1, 2016 This show we had two "Grand Prize Winners" the first one was two year old "Vincent Perotti" with sister Hannah and proud father Paul Perotti. Florida Citrus Model Train Society members (L-R) Ken Sargeant, Joe Pisciotti, Kevin Patterson on stage in the cafeteria at Pembroke Pines Charter School - Central Campus. The "O" Scale Freight Train was donated by FCMTS member Tom Rottenberg. See (TRAIN SHOW COTOBER 1, 2016)
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"GRAND PRIZE WINNER"
TYLER WASHBURN
Saturday, October 1, 2016 This show we had two "Grand Prize Winners" the second was eleven year old "Tyler Washburn" Tyler was carrying the Flag in the Opening Ceremony this morning with Scout Troup 636 and his father is Scout Master Ken Washburn. (L-R) Scoutmaster Ken Washburn, Florida Citrus Model Train Society members Jim Arrasate, Peter Colussy, Ken Sargeant are on the stage in the cafeteria at Pembroke Pines Charter School - Central Campus. The "HO" Scale Train was donated by Bill Lucus the owner of "Ready to Roll" located 831 NW 143 Street, Miami, FL 33168 and is one of our Sponsors.
See (TRAIN SHOW OCTOBER 1, 2016)
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pembroke pines charter school
central campus
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016 (L-R) Ken Sargeant, Tom Rottenberg, Peter Colussy standing on the stage in the cafeteria at Pembroke Pines Charter School - Central Cmpus after operating "G" Scale Trains for the Elementary School students during their lunches. We do this every Thursday and Friday before our Train Show on Saturday, October 1, 2016. The show opens to the Public at 9:00 AM and continues until 3:00 PM. Don't miss the Special Opening Ceremony at 10:00 AM. Kevin Patterson will play the bagpipe, the Boy Scouts carry the Colors, and the middle school band members play the National Anthem.
See (TRAIN SHOW OCTOBER 1, 2016)
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SOUTH REGIONAL / BC LIBRARY
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024
Monday, September 26, 2016 Ken Sargeant with Jean Compton (Rick Compton's mother) visiting the South Regional / Broward College Library in Pembroke Pines. Jean is from Indiana visiting her family in Hollywood.
See (SOUTH REGIONAL LIBRARY 2016)
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OUR CITY
PEMBROKE PINES
YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS MAGAZINE!
September 2016
September 2016 "All Aboard" at the Train Show and Exhibit which were help in September and October 2016 by the Florida Citrus Model Train Society. Our next presentation will be at the Southwest Regional Library 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33331 from November 23, 2016 to January 7, 2017. If you want to see other Press Releases or News Articles See (NEWS ARTICLES)
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model train display
south regional / bc library
7300 pines blvd
pembroke pines, Fl 33024
954-201-8825
september 21, 2016 - october 12, 2016
September 19, 2016 (L-R) Dan McMurtrie, Tom Rottenberg, Mike Collins, Bill Nielsen, Joe Pisciotti, Frank Atanasio standing by the 8 x 30 feet "HO" Scale Layout at the South Regional / Broward College Library. We have two other Layouts. The "O" Scale is 12 feet wide by 40 feet long and the "G" Scale which is 12 feet wide by 24 feet long. We are open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 12:00 Noon till 4:00 PM. We are closed on Friday and Sunday. Operation LifeSaver materials are available for our guests.
See (SOUTH REGIONAL LIBRARY 2016)
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west regional library
Plantation, Fl 33324
august 31, 2016 - september 12, 2016
Saturday, September 3, 2016 Joe Parisini "Greets You" in costume as "The Locomotive Engineer" at the West Regional Library located in Plantation Florida. Visit us and see our "N", "HO", "O", & "G" Scale Layouts until September 12, 2016. You will never know which member will dress up in character.
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special evening Library program
the west regional library
6:30 pm - 7:30 PM
september 6, 2016
Tuesday Evening, September 6, 2016 (Center with Engineer Cap) The Head of Youth Services Meryll Cohen with several of her Children's Story Book Reading Class and parents attending a Special Evening Program with the Florida Citrus Model Train Society at the West Regional Library in Plantation. This event was arranged with Ken Sargeant the President of FCMTS to have a private showing of their Model Train Display. FCMTS Members that attended were: Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Bill Tessar, Joe Parisini, Joe Pisciotti, John Michna, Bill Nielsen. See (WEST REGIONAL LIBRARY 2016)
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Bill Pilger Clan meets at
the west regional library
september 4, 2016
Sunday, September 4, 2016 (L-R) Dan Pilger, Barbara Pilger, Joe Parisini, Peaches, Don Pilger, Carol, David Pilger, Gary Pilger, Paul Pilger, Betty Pilger met at the West Regional Library in Plantation to Celebrate the Life of Bill Pilger. This event was arranged by long time friend Joe Parisini. Bill was a active member of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society and we wish his family well. See (WEST REGIONAL LIBRARY 2016)
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30th MONTHLY WHISTLESTOP GATHERING
Ken & saralyn sargeant
august 27, 2016 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
August 27, 2016 (1st row L-R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Colleen Daglia, Misty White, Kevin Patterson, Cindy Uber (2nd row L-R) Bill Tessar, Debbie Tessar, David Mikelson, John Michna, Al Uber, Joe Pisciotti, Tom Rottenberg, Nick Mekich, Joe Parisini, Zach White, Linda McMurtrie, Dan McMurtrie (present but not in picture Sharon Naile) (19) See (WHISTLESTOP GATHERING)
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NEW MODULAR ADDITION TO THE "o" sCALE LAYOUT BUILT & DESIGNED BY joe parisini
july 30, 2016
July 30, 2016 Joe Parisini standing by his new addition to the "O" Scale Modular Layout. This makes the layout increase to 44 feet. The background is the Brooklyn, New York Skyline with several streets and buildings up front.
See (DISPLAYS)
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29 th MONTHLY WHISTLESTOP GATHERING
joe parisini & sharon naile
july 30, 2016 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
July 30, 2016 (seated L-R) Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Jason Ramsey, Karen Powers, David Mikelson, Zach White, Misty White, Bob Brown, Anna Ramsey, Linda McMurtrie, Cindy Uber (standing L-R) Joe Parisini, Janet Hager, Tom Rottenberg, Nick Mekich, Joe Piscotti, Debbie Tessar, Bill Tessar, Dan McMurtrie, Al Uber (present but not in picture) Sharon Naile (21)
See (WHISTLESTOP GATHERING)
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portmiami Joins Big-Ship neopanamax Era
Don Wrinkle & ken sargeant
july 9, 2016
Saturday, July 9, 2016 (L-R) Don Wrinkle, in charge of Legistics & Business Development and Ken Sargeant, President of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society are participating at the "Celebration & Water Cannon Salute" at PortMiami. The ocassion was to "Welcome" the MLO "Majesty" as it became the first ship to port after transiting the newly expanded Panama Canal. The Neopanamax Era began officially at PortMiami. The Mega Ship MOL Majesty can be seen as Super Post-Panamax Crains are plucking cargo in the background. See (PORTMIAMI 2016)
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new "G" Scale buildings
rick compton
july 8, 2016
Friday, July 8, 2016 Rick Compton by his New "G" Scale Buildings he displayed for members of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society at Breakfast this morning. We have (L-R) Ingles & Shard Co., The Outhouse, Peter Demicheck Lumber. See (DISPLAYS 2)
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independence day party
at the al & cindy uber residence
july 3, 2016
Sunday, July 3, 2016 (L-R) Janet Hager, David Mikelson, Dan Hilderbrand, Debbi Tessar, Bill Tessar, Al Uber, Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Cindy Uber all Florida Citrus Model Train Society members celebrating an Independence Day Party at the Al & Cindy Uber residence along with over twenty other guests. The Bartender was excellent, food outstanding and the fellowship fantastic. See (PHOTO GALLERY TWO)
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"HO" model train display
viele house
old davie SCHOOL historical museum
"breakdown"
monday, june 27, 2016
Monday, June 27, 2016 (L-R) Bill Tessar, Tom Rottenberg, Greg Baird, John Michna, Nick Mekich, Bill Nielsen, Steven Kneuer, Don Kneuer, Joe Parisini, Barry Favre. Florida Citrus Model Train Society members are standing in the parking lot of the Viele House at the Old Davie School Historical Museum after taking down the "New HO Layout". They loaded the Layout in several different vehicles that were available. If you want to see more concerning this engagement. Photo taken by Ken Sargeant
See (VIELE HOUSE MAY & JUNE 2016).
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28th WHISTLESTOP GATHERING
DON & STEVEN KNEUER RESIDENCE
June 25, 2016
June 25, 2016 Our newest member Zach White operating "MTH" O Scale train in Don Kneuer's Train Room at our "28 th Whistle Stop Gathering".
See (WHISTLE STOP GATHERING) & (PHOTO GALLERY TWO)
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"HO" model train display
viele house
old davie SCHOOL historical museum
"last day"
saturday, june 25, 2016
June 25, 2016 (L-R) Tom Rottenberg, Bill Tessar, Kevin Patterson, Nick Mekich, Bill Nielsen, Misty White, Zach White, David Mikelson posing on our "Last Day" in the Viele House at the Old Davie School Historical Museum. We had 117 visitors and 11 Florida Citrus Model Train Society members participate. Other members that were present were: Ken Sargeant, Don Kneuer, Edward White.
See (VIELE HOUSE MAY & JUNE 2016)
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breakfast club
June 24, 2016
Breakfast, Friday, June 24, 2016 (L-R) Don Kneuer, Joel Rudolph, Lenny Victor, John Michna, John Farso, Don Hilderbrand, Gary Hendrickson, Tom Rottenberg, Joe Parisini, David Mikelson, Bill Tessar, Ken Sargeant, Don Glasser, Steven Kneuer, Nick Mekich, Colleen Daglia, Bob Brown, Bob Balog, Mike Collins, Kieve Ehrlich, Frank Atanasio, Rick Compton, Peter Colussy, Bill Nielsen (24) See (BREAKFAST CLUB)
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old davie SCHOOL historical museum
"breakdown"
new g scale layout
saturday, june 18, 2016
Friday, June 17, 2016 (seated L-R) Joe Parisini, John Faso, Lenny Victor (standing L-R) Peter Colussy, Barry Favre, Bill Tessar, Kevin Paterson after finishing the "Breakdown" of the New G Scale Layout at the Old Davie School Historical Musuem. This was the end of "Train Safety Week" and "Summer Camps". Other members of The Florida Citrus Model Train Society took part were: Ken Sargeant, Don Kneuer, John Michna, Bill Nielsen, Misty White, Zach White, Edward White, Tom Rottenberg, Bob Brown. See (OPERATION LIFESAVER) & (OLD DAVIE SCHOOL HISTORICAL MUSEUM 2016)
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old davie SCHOOL historical museum
"summer camps week"
june 13-17, 2016
Dr. Ken Sargeant (Operation LifeSaver Volunteer Instructor) made 43 Operation LifeSaver Presentations to 24 visiting Summer Camps with a total 1,003 participants during Summer Camp Week, June 13 - 17, 2016. The Event was held at the Old Davie School Historical Museum. Summer Camps were from: Oakland Academy of Sunrise, Amberwood Academy of Lauderhill, Kinder Care Academy of Pembroke Pines, Northwest Christian of Miami, Discovery Pre School of Coconut Creek, Davie Christian Academy of Davie, Camp Central of Lauderdale Lakes, C by Me of Hollywood, Sheridan Hills Christian of Hollywood, Kinder Care Academy of Miami Lakes, Tinglewood of Pembroke Pines, Andy Bear Campers of Coral Springs, Children's World South of Fort Lauderdale, Children's World of Margate, Kid's in Motion of Coral Springs, St Bonaventure of Davie, Oxford Academy of Sunrise, Kids in Motion of Coral Springs, A Family Childcare of Fort Lauderdale, Education Station Pre School of Light House Point, Kinder Care of Plantation, ABC's of Learning and Growing of North Lauderdale, Sunny Seed Pre School of Davie, Early Learning Academy of Pembroke Pines. Each camper was given an Activity Book, Coloring Book, Pen, Pencil, Book Mark, Key Ring, Brochure "Myths or Realities? Pedestrian Safety Around Tracks & Trains" and viewed a DVD "Tracks Are For Trains, Not For Kids". See (OPERATION LIFESAVER) & (OLD DAVIE SCHOOL HISTORICAL MUSEUM 2016)
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old davie SCHOOL historical museum
fifth & last day of
"summer camps"
friday, june 17, 2016
Friday, June 17, 2016 (L-R) Joe Parisini, Bill Tessar, Don Kneuer, John Michna, Bill Nielsen, Nick Mekich, Lenny Victor, John Faso, Steven Kneuer, on our Fifth and Last Day of "Summer Camps". Other Florida Citrus Model Train Society members that participated were: Ken Sargeant, Bob Balog, Paul Gehring, Joe Pisciotti, Barry Favre, Misty White, Zach White, Edward White at the Old Davie School Historical Museum. Seventeen members operated five "G" Scale trains. See (OPERATION LIFESAVER) & (OLD DAVIE SCHOOL HISTORICAL MUSEUM 2016)
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old davie SCHOOL historical museum
first day of
"summer camps"
monday, june 13, 2016
Saturday, June 13, 2016 (L-R) Don Kneuer, Lenny Victor, Joe Parisini, John Faso, Bob Balog, John Michna waiting for our first day of "Summer Campers"
We are planning to have Oakland Academy and Amberwood Academy in attendance today. Fifteen members of the Florida Citrus Model Train Society will operate five "G" Scale trains on our new Layout at the Old Davie School Historical Museum. Others participating are: Ken Sargeant, Saralyn Sargeant, Bill Tessar, Steven Kneuer, Greg Baird, Rick Compton, Bill Nielsen, Judy Baylog, Kieve Uhrlich (15) See (OPERATION LIFESAVER) & (OLD DAVIE SCHOOL HISTORICAL MUSEUM 2016)
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old davie SCHOOL historical museum
last day of "train safety week"
saturday, june 11, 2016
Saturday, June 11, 2016 (L-R) Saralyn Sargeant and Bill Tessar are having a conversion by the "New G Scale" Layout at the Old Davie School Historical Museum. Bill is operating five "G" Scale trains. Ken Sargeant, Paul Perotti, Tom Rottenberg, David Mikelson, Zack White, Misty White, Don Kneuer, Nick Mekich, Jason Ramsey, Joe Pisciotti are celebrating the last day of "Train Safety Week". Next week we honor all the "Summer Campers" attending the Old Davie School Historical Museum on field trips. Stay tuned for this event.
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