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Sailing for Parkinson’s Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in supporting efforts to deal with Parkinson’s Disease, you may be interested in the following info.
Spring Tea 2025
Tea Time
It is almost Tea Time in the Greater Elk Grove area. Several of our local service clubs and non profit organizations schedule an afternoon tea as an annual fundraiser. Here is a list of those, in calendar date order, that I have already discovered for 2025.
Delta Lions Club’s 22nd Annual Celtic Irish Tea March 15th Get your tickets before mid February because they always sell out.
Strauss Festival’s Spring Tea March 8th Get your tickets before mid February because they always sell out.
Elk Grove Historical Society’s Tea May 10th Get your tickets before mid April because they always sell out.
Canning Fruit Pie Filling
Many of you know that I enjoy canning jams, fresh fruit, etc. I also enjoy canning fruit pie filling such as apple pie filling, apricot pie filling and peach pie filling.
I’ve had friends ask about a recipe so I usually share the flyer that I received from Oregon State University when I checked it their extension office a few years back. That link has been removed and but Washington State University has a great updated downloadable flyer with clear instrutions and photos.
Enjoy
Enjoy
California Run for the Fallen
The California Run for the Fallen is an organization of runners and support crew whose mission is clear and simple: To raise awareness for the lives of California service members who have fallen Post 9/11/2001 including casualties of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, NEW DAWN and INHERENT RESOLVE; to rejuvenate their memories and keep their spirits alive; to support organizations that aid California Gold Star Families, and to aid in the healing process for those families whose lives have been affected by combatant or non-combatant situations.
As you would expect, they will be recognizing some local Elk Grove area Fallen Heros. Their site does show maps of locations where specific individuals will be honored. To simplify things, Click Here for the link for the local Elk Grove area map. For our local area, the run will start in Galt at 3:00 pm on October 11. The runners will stop to honor several fallen heros at each stop.
As for our local Fallen Heros, the runners are expected to arrive at about 6:40 pm on Elk Grove Blvd, near the Costco to honor SGT Joseph Nurre http://www.carunforthefallen.org/nurre-joseph-c.html. The runners are expected to arrive at about 7:00 pm on Elk Grove Blvd at the Fire Station to honor SSG Bryan Hall http://www.carunforthefallen.org/hall-bryan-e.html 7:00 pm at the Elk Grove Blvd at the Fire Station. If you wish to be there to honor these Fallen Heros, plan to arrive about 30 minutes as the times are only estimates of their arrival time.
Age in Place Safely
I would like to send out a big thank you for this Guest Post from Heather Connolly at Caring.com
How Medical Alert Systems Can Help You Age in Place Safely
An increasing number of seniors are choosing to age in place rather than move to a residential care facility for their golden years. Aging in place allows seniors to retain their independence and remain in the communities they love. But there are serious safety concerns for seniors who age independently. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, millions of people over the age of 65 experience a fall each year, and 3 million older adults are treated in the emergency room following a fall. If you fear for a loved one’s safety or your own while aging in place, a medical alert system could provide some much-needed peace of mind. These systems are equipped with numerous benefits that make living independently safer and less stressful.
Medical Alert Systems Reduce the Risk of Death or Further Injury Following a Fall
The moments after a fall or other medical emergency can be crucial for recovery. One of the primary fears that you or your loved ones may have is that you’ll need help after an emergency and will not be able to get it. Medical alert systems solve this problem by making it extremely easy to connect with emergency personnel or loved ones. Users can simply press a button on their wearable device to instantly connect, eliminating the need to get up and dial a phone.
Some devices are even equipped with automatic fall detection, which automatically connects users to a monitoring center or a preferred person on their contact list if the motion sensor in the device detects unusual movement.
Medical Alert Systems Can Give You the Confidence to Stay Active
Many medical alert systems on the market today are mobile rather than stationary. They use cellular networks to connect you with an operating center or your loved ones, instead of a landline. Some also come equipped with GPS location tracking so emergency personnel can easily locate you. This makes the system completely portable; you can take them anywhere- even when traveling. Having this protection with you on-the-go can help alleviate fears you have about sustaining an injury or having an emergency while out and about. Having a portable medical alert device can empower you to stay active and give you the confidence boost you need to keep enjoying activities you love well into your golden years.
Medical Alert Systems Can Keep You Connected to Loved Ones
Out of concern for your safety while living independently, family and friends may frequently feel the need to call or check in on you. If this applies to you, you can choose a medical alert system with extra features that make it easy to stay connected with your loved ones to let them know that you’re okay, like activity and wellness tracking. This eliminates the need for you to pick up the phone or have loved ones stop by your home. Additionally, many companies now offer a caregiver portal with their medical alert devices. These portals allow your preferred family and friends to check your device data, which can include useful information about your health and safety such as your daily activity levels and if you used your emergency help button. Your loved ones can simply check the portal to ensure that you’re going about your day as usual, giving them peace of mind while alleviating the pressure you may feel to keep them in the loop regarding your whereabouts.
Heather Connolly
Community Outreach and Senior Advocate
(877) 241-0258
(877) 241-0258
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Elk Grove Citizen of the Year 2018-2019
Every year, the people of Elk Grove honors an Elk Grove citizen who has contributed greatly to our community and is an example of the meaning of giving. Since 1955, representatives from different Elk Grove community service organizations have presented this annual award honoring an area resident who has rendered outstanding services directly to the Elk Grove community.
For 2018-2019, the committee has selected another Elk Grove Rotarian to be honored as the citizen of the year at the awards banquet in November. Please join us in congratulating Kevin Spease as the Elk Grove Citizen of the year.
The Elk Grove Citizen of the Year is truly a community award. The recipient of the Elk Grove Citizen of the Year award is honored at a banquet held on the first Monday in November each year. The award and banquet are co-sponsored by several local service organizations. Some of the co-sponsors include the Elk Grove Lions Club, Elk Grove Optimist Club, Pride of Laguna Creek Lions Club, Rotary Club of Elk Grove, Rotary Club of Laguna Sunrise and the Soroptimist International of Elk Grove. Over the years, several members of the Elk Grove Lions Club have been selected to receive this honor. Proceeds from this event benefit the Elk Grove Citizen of the Year scholarship which is given to a qualifying high school senior.
Curious about past recipients?
1955 – Raymond Case, principal-superintendent, Elk Grove Elementary School
1956 – Alvin Bartholomew, businessman, leader of many community groups, Lions Club
1957 – Tom Karamanos, Lions Club, started Elk Grove Business Men’s Association
1958 – George Henderson, Boy Scout leader, started Elk Grove Boy Scouts
1959 – Elk Grove Volunteer Fire Department
1960 – Cantrell Castello, dairyman, involved in many organizations.
1961 – Gerald Brown, community leader, especially Western Festival
1962 – Edna Sperry, Leader in Girl Scouts, Red Cross, Mothers’ Club
1963 – Raymond Russell, builder of houses, EG Park maintenance
1964 – Paul Betschart, sports supporter, fire department, Lions Club
1965 – Jessie Baker, supporter of children with special needs and disabilities
1966 – Theodore Smedberg, EG principal, superintendent, Sac County Office of Education
1967 – Hilma Colton, HS teacher, Girl Scout leader, Cemetery District
1968 – Ida Fleming, active with many community groups
1969 – John Zehnder, dairy and business man,Lions Club, and many groups
1970 – Robert Fite, principal and strong community supporter
1971 – Jack Hill, volunteer firefighter, soapbox racers for youth
1972 – Anabel Gage, local historian and photographer
1973 – Douglas Berner, athletic activities for all youth
1974 – Bernice Gallup, reporter of local news
1975 – Marvin “Bud” Jones, businessman, EG water district
1976 – Glen Beeman, educator, business manager, EGUSD
1977 – Henry Kloss, Sacramento County Supervisor, Franklin family, Lions Club
1978 – Jeanne Womack, Western Festival leader and parade organizer
1979 – Carl Amundson, Rhoads School and started EG Historical Society
1980 – Roy Herburger, Elk Grove Citizen since 1959, Lions Club
1981 – Elizabeth Pinkerton, educator, local historian, writer
1982 – Glenn Houde, EGUSD Superintendent
1983 – Richard Lichtenberger, leader in Senior Center
1984 – Mel Oneto, agriculturist, Lions Club, Boy Scouts, Senior Center
1985 – Margit Kloss, Franklin Parents Club, many organizations
1986 – Gerald Derr, Lions Club, EG fire department leader and chief
1987 – Dorothy Hrepich, active in many community groups
1988 – Gary Lawson, educator, principal Jessie Baker, disability leader
1989 – Iris Zimbelman, created the Strauss Festival
1990 – Pat Braziel, brought about many local improvements
1991 – Jerry and Jeanne Strong, Project R.I.D.E., Lions Club, and many community groups
1992 – Mike Zehnder, “Fireman Mike,” Lions Club, involved with many community events
1993 – Olga Batey, community leader and activist
1994 – Roger Shaffer, leader in many community groups
1995 – David Simpson, newspaper writer, Lions Club, supporter of many organizations
1996 – Roy Sharp, agriculture programs, animal care, reaching out to youth
1997 – Hal Bartholomew, EG Parks and Recreation, and many other groups
1998 – Jim Ring, Project R.I.D.E., Lions Club, and many other groups
1999 – Sophia Scherman, projects to assist disabled youth and adults
2000 – Cathy O’Neil, started clothing drives for those in need
2001 – Frances Fite, leader of Rhoads School project, many other groups.
2002 – Dan Lawrence, a leader in many community organizations
2003 – Jean and Lyn Hawkins, business, Food Bank, mentoring students
2004 – Stanley Carothers, supporter of many local organizations.
2005 – Marsha Holmes, dedicated volunteer in many organizations,
2006 – Arnold Adreani, educator, principal of Joseph Kerr, scholarships
2007 – Elaine and Jim Wright, Lions Club, leaders in business and a variety of organizations
2008 – Bob Lent, long time Rotary leader, involved with many organizations
2009 – Frank and Paula Maita, business leaders, city, chamber, and other groups.
2010 – Mary Lewis, writer, columnist, chamber, and Strauss
2011 – Mark Hedlund, the voice of Elk Grove, master of ceremonies at many events
2012 – Gary Dapelo, Lions Club, great volunteer and supporter
2013 – Frank Lucia, educator, support for homeless
2014 – Marie Coleman, fund raiser leader for scholarships
2015 – Pat and Warren Weaver, education and agriculture groups, Lions Club, and scholarships.
2016 – Jim and Annaclare Entrican, Elk Grove Historical Society, Native Sons & Daughters of the Golden West.
2017 – Pancho Sanchez, Elk Grove Lions Club and almost any fundraiser that required a cook.
2018 – Kevin Spease, Laguna Sunrise Rotary, community supporter
If you would like to honor someone in the future, you can make a nomination by completing an application and including a signed letter containing information on club and service organization involvement, past accomplishments in the community, and all accomplishments significant to the community. If you can attach several letters of support for your nominee, that would improve the person or couple’s chances of being recognized. The selection committee works directly with our Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce.
Send in confidence to:
Citizen of the Year
c/o the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce
9401 East Stockton Blvd, Suite 125
Elk Grove, Ca 95624
You may also fax it to 916-691-3810.
Please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 916-691-3760 with any questions.
Running of the Elk Half Marathon
For all of you runners, the big event is almost here. April 3rd will be the 5th Annual half marathon in Elk Grove.
As with any major event of this type, there will be road closures during the run to protect the runners as well as the public.
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Elk Grove Citizen of the Year 2015-2016
Elk Grove has voted and they have selected their Citizen(s) of the Year. Although the formal award and banquet will be held on the first Monday in November, the winners have been announced.
Elk Grove Lion Warren Weaver and Elk Grove Optimist Pat Weaver.
Not only is this husband and wife team active in their respective service clubs, they are active in almost every other event in town. You cannot attend an event and not find both of them working to support their neighbors. For example, just a couple of weeks ago I saw both of them working at the Project Ride spaghetti feed. Warren was cooking and Pat was selling tickets. You will see them both working the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship events as well. The list is way too much to list here, but all of us who know them are very happy to see them recognized publicly for all of their efforts in support of their community.
The Citizen(s) of the year is selected each year by a panel of community leaders in coordination with the Elk Grove Chamber. For more info you can read more about it here.
