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IN THIS ISSUE
Letters fro the Editors..............................................3
Citizens Patrol/Neighborhood Watch ................3
Downtown Roseville Improvements ..................4
From Your Placer County Supervisor ....................5
Seniors Need to Know!...........................................6
Executive Director Comments ...............................7
Harmonicoots, Singers ...............................................7
Favorite Restaurants, Bingo, Bingo! ...........................8
Music & Laughter, Dance, Cinema ..........................9
Ambassador, Compliance, Website ....................... 10
SHORS, A Little Night Music Concert................. 11
Needle Arts ................................................................. 12
Creative Arts, Fine Arts, Heartland ..............................15
International Social, Roseville Stamp ................. 15
Boomer, Singles ................................................... 15
Veterans, Democrats........................................16
Republicans, Computer...................................... 16
Mary Bovee — Flying High
BY ANN WAHLENMEIER
It has never occurred to Mary
Bovee that she couldn’t do anything
she really wanted to do.
Born in Sheridan, WY in 1931,
Mary was partially raised on a sheep
ranch near Gillette, WY. When she
was ten years old, her father sold the
ranch and moved the family to the
Williamette Valley between Salem
and Portland, Oregon in the spring
of 1941.
“My siblings and I became
‘pickers’ in Oregon!” Mary explains,
“We picked berries, vegetables, fruit,
and whatever else needed picking.”
Mary’s independence started at
an early age.
“I left home for the summer
months when I was sixteen. I got a
job as a waitress 70 miles away from
home and near my brother,” she
continues.
She saved her waitress money
for school. While she graduated from high
school with a scholarship for college, she
One day, Ray Bovee saw Mary
walking with her co-workers. He
became curious who she was and asked
some mutual friends. Ray called her at
work and asked her to go to a dance.
She knew of him and knew he was a
nice guy.
The dance led to marriage on
May 6, 1950.
Ray worked a series of heavy
equipment jobs on the building of
dams, during the early 1950’s. Luckily,
he had been a B-17 pilot during WW2
and kept up his pilot’s license. When
United Air Lines started hiring, Ray
returned to flying.
United Air Lines took their
growing family of four children from
Denver, to Seattle, Chicago, and finally
to San Francisco. While they were in
Chicago, Mary and their son, Michael,
Mary Bovee
learned to fly a Cessna 172. Flying
Photo by Richard Paine had always excited her.
When they moved to the San
Francisco area in 1972, Ray and
didn’t use it as there was no money available
Mary settled in Los Gatos until daughter,
for room and board. Instead she went to
(cont’ on page 19)
work as a bookkeeper.
Rods & Relics, Garden, Birders ........................... 17
Trails, Cycling ....................................................... 18
Table Tennis, Tennis ............................................. 20
Croquet, Softball .................................................. 22
He & She Golf........................................................ 23
Sierra Pines Ladies Golf ...................................... 25
Timber Creek Women’s Golf .................................. 25
Timber Creek Men’s Golf, Golden Niners .......... 25
Billards, Cribbage, .................................................... 26
Bulletin Board ....................................................... 27
Bridge, Mah Jongg, Bunco ..................................... 30
SSN Gardening, Historic California ...................... 33
Obervations on Walking............................................ 34
Sun Senior News Classifieds ...........................35
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Timbers Restaurant Expansion Rumors
Most of us are familiar with the game
of “Telegraph.” The purpose of this game
is to become aware of how information is
changed or distorted as participants attempt to
communicate from one person to another. It is
my observation that residents in our community
may not have benefited from the lesson, such
an exercise teaches. The letter that appeared
in the December Sun Senior News Roseville
concerning the proposed Timbers Restaurant
Expansion seems to confirm this.
One would hope that our community had
learned from the Sierra Pines project. Many
years ago, when the enlargement of Sierra
Pines was first proposed, statements were
taken out of context. Rumors trumped facts
and spread like wildfire. An unnecessary uproar
caused a waste of staff time and Association
funds, because a special meeting was required
to clarify the actual facts. The Sierra Pines
enlargement, which was definitely needed,
was delayed five years. It is now a most valued
(cont’ on page 31)
Citizens Patrol /Neighborhood Watch
BY P. J. CONRADI
A True Story, Complete with Fictitious
Names, and Several Morals — On the evening
of December 6th, Sally was hosting a party.
Ann, Sally’s friend and neighbor, did not arrive.
This was completely out of character for Ann.
Ann did not answer Sally’s phone calls. Two
lady guests went to Ann’s house. It was dark
inside. No response to the doorbell. Ann’s
car was in the garage. No neighbors had seen
Ann. None had a key. The two ladies called
back to Sally, who called 911.
The first officer got a quick recap from
the two ladies, and found a window ajar. He
radioed in that he was entering the house,
and opened the window. “Roseville Police!
Is anyone here!?” No answer. “Police
Department! Is anyone here?” From the
bedroom, a faint, “here.” Ann was lying on
the floor next to her bed. It appeared that
she had struck her head on the night stand,
and was dehydrated. The officer radioed for
“code 3 fire and ambulance.” The back-up
officer arrived, and found the vial-of-life in the
freezer. The two ladies began calling Ann’s
family. Fire Department paramedics arrived
and tended to Ann. AMR transported her to
the hospital. At Ann’s request, the two ladies
took charge of the house and fed the cat. They
then returned to the party.
The topic of conversation was as lively as
it was obvious. Of the twenty of so attendees,
five had no Vial-of-Life in place; two had
not updated theirs in several years. As it
turned out, the only neighbor with a key had
moved to Reno two months previous. Thus,
the information in the Neighborhood Watch
system was of no value.
The morals: Never hesitate to call 911
under such circumstances. The police do NOT
mind dry runs. Do you 1) participate in NW?
2) have a trusted neighbor with a key? 3)
have a Vial of Life in place? have emergency
contact numbers in place in the NW system?
NW is valuable program, but is only vibrant
and effective when up-to-date information is
shared with neighbors.
Important Phone Numbers —
P.J. Conradi, Citizen Patrol & Neighborhood Watch Director
Citizens Patrol Office: 774-3853 citizenspatrol@scrca.org
Neighborhood Watch Office: 774-3817 neighborhoodwatch@scrca.org
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Will Continue Into 2015 And Beyond
BY RAY KERRIDGE, Roseville City Manager
We
have
already seen great
strides in the city’s
goal of making
downtown Roseville
a unique and active
destination. We’ll
see even more
improvements and
upgrades in 2015 and
beyond.
T h e Ve r n o n
Street Town Square
celebrated its oneyear anniversary
with a Sammy Hagar
concert in the square
on September 13.
Through the first
year, more than
100,000 people have
attended events and festivals in the square.
Based on that success, we are looking to bring
larger musical acts to downtown Roseville.
The Oak Street Improvement Project,
which includes the roundabout at Washington
Boulevard and Oak Street, was completed
in December. It has improved traffic and
pedestrian safety in the area and eased the
flow of traffic. It is a great addition.
You’ll see more dirt being moved in
2015. We have plans for three pedestrian
bridges connecting downtown and Royer
Park. One of those is the existing Rube
Nelson (or Ice House) Bridge, which will
be rotated this year to provide better access
to the park for pedestrians and cyclists. A
new bridge near the Downtown Library will
also begin construction this year. Plans are
(cont’ on page 5)
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still being drawn up for the third bridge,
which will align with the Vernon Street Town
Square. Construction on this bridge is not
expected until 2016 or 2017.
As more people come to downtown,
there is a need for more parking. We are
working on plans for a second parking
structure. This garage would be behind the
Roseville Theater and other businesses on
the 200 block of Vernon Street. Depending
on funding, this parking structure could hold
250-500 cars. We hope to break ground this
spring or summer.
Site work will begin this spring on the
new Fire Station No. 1, to be located at Oak
and Lincoln Streets. This will replace the
current but outdated Fire Station at Oak and
Grant Streets. It will also open up valuable
creek frontage for future development. We
expect the new fire station to open in 2016.
With the City Council goals of economic
development and a great downtown, we are
also considering building a new 4-story,
60,000 sq. ft. office/retail center at 316
Vernon Street, across the street from the
Civic Center. This could provide space for
Sierra College or another school to bring
their classes and students to downtown. The
existing post office, which recently signed a
new 5-year lease, would remain in place.
From Your Placer County Supervisor
plan is expected to be ready in
February, I have personally met
with advocates for this segment
We have a homeless issue in
of our population and talked to
Placer County and it is growing.
homeless people to get a sense
This population by its very nature
of what they need and where we
is transient and unstable, and
can better provide services and
therefore difficult to accurately
Jack Duran
assistance.
count. The last countywide census
While I think we can reach
we were able to take for this population
more of these people and provide them
was nearly 600 persons. But they’re not just
with things such as housing, medical
numbers. We cannot forget the basic fact that
services, substance abuse treatment and
they’re human beings who need some help.
employment assistance, we cannot lose
While the homeless issue has perhaps
sight that sometimes what these people
been somewhat hidden from view, camping
need are basic necessities: food, a shower,
out in unpopulated areas and under
a toothbrush, shoes that don’t have holes in
overpasses frequented by few, of late it has
them and clean clothes.
been very visible with an encampment on
While I firmly believe we can be more
a grassy area in the county’s own Dewitt
effective in reducing the population of
Government Center in Auburn.
homeless people in our community, I am
There is no one solution to the
also a realist and understand that there are
homeless issue because there are many
some who do not want, nor will they take,
different reasons why people end up
any assistance. While we can only do so
that way. Mental illness, physical illness,
much, we can do more.
substance abuse and addiction, chronic or
So where do we go from here? I think we
sudden unemployment, PTSD, a distrust
continue to offer help through the county’s
of government, and domestic violence are
service providers. We work with our cities
just some of the causes. Short or long term
for their input and gain cooperation in
financial hardship are another reason.
addressing the issue with us. We continue
But before we can craft a plan to deal
to work with our faith-based and homelesswith the problem, we need to thoroughly
advocate community partners. We await
understand it.
the assessment and action plan that should
Last September, the Placer County
be available in a few weeks and use that
Board of Supervisors hired a well-qualified
document as another tool in our toolbox. We
consultant to develop a homeless needs
take action to fix as much of the problem as
assessment and action plan. While that
we possibly can. In the short term we provide
BY JACK DURAN
District 1 Supervisor
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emergency shelter to those who need and
want it, and work towards a longer term
solution that perhaps includes transitional
housing options, job training and health
services.
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a victim of some financial or personal crisis
that has spiraled out of control, there are
services that we should, as a compassionate
and caring society, be offering. While drugs
and drink cloud the thinking of some mired
in homelessness and mask their plight,
many do not want to be there and simply
need some help. While having the homeless
once again become productive members of
society is good for our community at large,
the benefit it does to the individual’s soul
is immeasurable.
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Big Changes at SIR
BY CHESTER WINTON
The Lincoln/Roseville branch of Sons
In Retirement (SIR) announces some major
changes in 2015. There will be a change in
venue where members will meet for their
monthly luncheons. In 2015, luncheons will be
held at Strikes, a bowling center on Lonetree
Blvd. in Rocklin. Strikes has a large meeting
room adjacent to their restaurant. Three
course lunches will continue to cost $16, and
they will continue to be held from 11:30AM to
1:30PM. However, in 2015, they will be held
on the third Tuesday of each month, so the
first 2015 luncheon will be held on January 20,
2015. In previous years they were held on the
third Wednesday of each month. Throughout
2015, lunch will be followed by a local speaker
or musical entertainment.
2015 will also find a change of leadership
with Big Sir Chet Winton stepping down to
be succeeded by new Big Sir David Cesio. a
Lincoln Rotarian.
Sons In Retirement is a social group
dedicated to preserving the dignity and
independence of retired men. In addition to
their monthly luncheons, the Lincoln/Roseville
branch of SIR has a golf group that plays
weekly in a rotation of local courses, and it has
a bridge group that meets weekly at Raley’s
in Lincoln. In 2015 the branch will initiate a
Dining Out group that will meet quarterly at
local restaurants; this function will include
spouses and significant others.
Any retirement men who have an interest
in joining the Lincoln/Roseville branch of SIR
can call either Chet Winton (408-8708) or
David Cesio (645-1186) for more information.
Seniors Need to Know!
What Medicare Does (and Doesn’t) Cover
BY DAVID SAYEN
Medicare helps pay for a wide variety
of medical services and goods in hospitals,
doctor’s offices, and other healthcare
settings. But it doesn’t cover everything, and
it’s useful to know what is and isn’t included.
Services are covered either under
Medicare Part A or Part B. If you have
both Part A and Part B, you can get many
Medicare covered services whether you
have Original Medicare or a Medicare
health plan.
Part A is Hospital Insurance and it
helps pay for:
* Inpatient care in hospitals;
* Inpatient care in a skilled nursing
facility (not custodial or long term care);
* Hospice care services;
* Home health care services:
* Inpatient care in a religious nonmedical
health care institution.
You can find out if you have Parts A
and B by looking at your Medicare card. If
you have Original Medicare, you’ll use this
card to get your Medicare-covered services.
If you join a Medicare health plan, in most
cases you must use the card from the plan
to get your Medicare-covered services.
Part B (Medical Insurance) helps
cover medically necessary doctors’ services,
outpatient care, home health services,
durable medical equipment such as
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services.
Part B also covers many preventivecare services.
Under Original Medicare, if the yearly
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After your deductible is met, you
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by Medicare, to accept the payment amount
Medicare approves for the service, and not
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deductible and coinsurance.)
You’ll pay more if you see doctors or
providers who don’t accept assignment.
And there’s no yearly limit on what you pay
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If you’re in a Medicare Advantage
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Contact your plan or benefits administrator
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Under Part B, Medicare pays for many
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* You have other insurance (or Medicaid)
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* You’re in a Medicare health plan that
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* Long-term care (also called custodial
care);
* Routine dental or eye care;
* Dentures;
* Cosmetic surgery;
* Acupuncture;
* Hearing aids and exams for fitting them.
David Sayen is Medicare’s regional
administrator for Arizona, California,
Nevada, Hawaii, and the Pacific Territories.
You can always get answers to your Medicare
questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE
(1-800-633-4227).
The views expressed here are those of
Mr. David Sayen, and do not necessarily
represent those of the Commission or
individual members.
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Executive Director Comments
It’s That Time Again: New Year Resolutions for You
BY EARL WIKLUND
How many of us make New Year
Resolutions each year? I sit down at the end
of each year, look at what I have accomplished
in the current year and set resolutions for the
New Year. I have been doing this for over
35 years and while I have not achieved each
resolution, the majority of those I have attained
have helped to shape the course of my life. I
have to admit though; I have been losing the
same 15 pounds for the past five years. But
I also realize that many folks struggle with
their resolutions so I have taken the liberty
to develop a suggested list of ten resolutions
you can use as a start.
I have always started with my physical well
being so I have always (1) kept on schedule
for annual physicals; sort of a preventative
program. Closely aligned with this resolution
is to be sure (2) that I am getting my proper
exercise which helps to make the doctor visits
go more smoothly. Walking the common area
and preserves, club activities or visiting our
Fitness Center should be of help for you on
this resolution. Especially with the new classes
at the Fitness Center that have been added.
While you’re there, check to see if they are
planning a seminar on (3) healthy eating and
maintaining a proper diet. After all, you are
what you eat. Visit the Timbers Restaurant to
enjoy a fine meal and get that glass of red wine
that they say is so good for the heart.
Trying to (4) learn something new each
day is a game I have played for many years.
Keeping the mind active can keep us alert for
a longer period of time. Another way to do this
is to (5) read at least twelve books during the
year … subject matter aren’t important but
comic books don’t count. Here is your chance
to read our governing documents for extra
credit. One of the most fulfilling resolutions is
to (6) volunteer your time, service and talent
for a worthwhile cause. Whether it is a local
charity, the Sun City Foundation or one of our
Association committees, volunteering is very
satisfying and reinvigorating. I have always
struggled with (7) attending at least four
cultural events each year. You might want to
join the Activities Department for their next
field trip to the new DeYoung Museum as one
of your cultural events. Okay, a trip to the
casinos in Reno gets you half credit.
Always a believer of the adage of (8) ‘use
it or lose it’, I have always been very active.
Maintaining a certain positive daily routine,
pace and involvement within your limits is a
mental energy builder. We can all stay active
by participating in the daily activities offered
through our clubs. Take up golf that really can
be a mind teaser. While you are interacting with
other residents and staff, give consideration to
(9) doing a good deed for someone else each
day. What a great feeling; especially if the
good deed is done secretly. And remember,
(10) you are as happy as you make your mind
up to be on any day. Be happy and enjoy this
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The Coots had a jam-packed
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performed for the residents at St. John’s
Retirement Village in Woodland that was
a pleasure as always. The Coots topped
it off with lunch at In & Out Burger also
in Woodland.
On December 7 the Harmonicoots
were honored to take part in the Sun
City Veterans’ Pearl Harbor Day program
by playing “God Bless America” and
“America the Beautiful”. The Coots, many
of whom are veterans themselves, would
like to thank all those men and women who
have served in our armed forces in times
of war and peace. We honor you for your
selfless service and sacrifices. Thank you.
The Coots’ annual holiday caroling in
the second week of December gave us the
opportunity to bring music into the homes
of many of our neighbors. A big ‘thank you’
goes out to Bill Hartman for organizing
and setting up this event. Beginning
at the Sun City Lodge we caravanned
(sans sleighs) to eight different homes
on three consecutive evenings. This has
always been a highlight of the year for
the Harmonicoots as we share timeless
carols with our neighbors. We concluded
the final evening of caroling with a party
at the home of Head Coot Robert and
Rita Keeling with, of course, more music,
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laughter and fun. Many thanks to you
both for hosting the Coots in your home.
Our final gig of the year was on
December 16, for Wells Fargo retirees.
This brought our year to a close as we
anticipate learning many new tunes while
continuing to enjoy the old favorites in the
new year. We wish you all a very Happy
New Year.
Welcome 2015!
•••
Sun City Singers
BY JACKIE PROETT
It’s January and a fresh Diary begins!
When we open the new Calendar the pages
are glossy, empty, unused. Just like the
pages of a brand new Diary---and really,
they are almost the same. When we look
back at our 2014 Calendar, now tattered
around the edges, we see a Grand-child’s
Birthday, a Dr. appointment, a Memorial
Service, the birth of a baby---last year’s
record. January marks the beginning of
a new one.
First entry---January 8th. at 2:30 meet
at the back of the Ballroom---Singers
begins! Bring Christmas music neatly
alphabetized and expect new music for
our June 1st. Concert. While you’re at it,
bring a guest, maybe a new neighbor, we
always need more voices.
Speaking of Concerts---our Christmas
Concert was a sell-out! We hope that we
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Sun Senior News • ROSEVILLE • JANUARY 2015
Favorite
Restaurants
BY MARTIN GREEN
It seems to happen every year. No
restaurant e-mails during the holidays. Guess
Sun City residents are too busy shopping or
celebrating. This being the case and this being
the start of a new year, it seems fitting that I
do what I’ve done before, look back and note
some of the notable restaurants mentioned
here in 2014.
I’ll start, appropriately enough, I think,
with restaurants featuring the first meal of
the day, breakfast, with the caveat that all of
these places also serve lunch. The Four Sisters
has been a success story. Started in late 2012
by four sisters who’d previously worked at
the Pacific Street Café and the Waffle Barn
and had always wanted to have their own
restaurant. They have a full complement of
breakfast dishes. My personal favorite is the
California Benedict, which is one of the best
I’ve ever had. Beverly, as I recall, had one of
their omelets, with large fluffy biscuits, which
was outstanding. It’s always been crowded
when we’ve been there but the service is fast and
efficient. As indicated, Four Sisters also has a
full complement of lunch dishes: sandwiches,
burgers, soups, salads and combos. The address
is 9050 Fairway Drive, on the left just before
reaching Stanford Ranch Drive. The phone
number is 797-0700.
Across Fairway from the Four Sisters and
also relatively new is the Black Bear (a chain),
a large restaurant with a super-large menu, a
rustic décor and many stuffed bears for sale
(those taking grandchildren there take note).
There is an extensive breakfast menu and
Beverly likes their large biscuits. What I
reported here though was the lunch we had,
the “Old Fashioned Basket Combo,” burgers,
fries and (this was the selling point) shakes,
all for a reasonable price. Black Bear also
has “Old-Fashioned Comfort Dinners,” pork
ribs, pot roast and meat loaf. The address is
6700 Stanford Ranch Road and the phone
number 788-8101.
Another breakfast place off Fairway, in
the Nugget shopping center, is Early Toast
Restaurant and Mimosa House. Early Toast
has an extensive breakfast menu, including
pancakes, crepes and “super” omelets. I
had a special, French toast with strawberries,
which was excellent. I had a mimosa ($5 all
day) to go with it. Early Toast has a “Quick
Start Breakfast,” 6-8 AM, $5 or $6 depending
on how much of a hurry you’re in. Lunch and
dinner dishes include crisp quessadellas, half a
dozen different ones, burgers, wraps, specialty
salads and seafood platters. The restaurant
is pleasant, well-lighted, with decorations and
pictures featuring birds, presumably early
ones. The address is 363 Pleasant Grove and
the phone number is 784-1313.
Leaving Fairway and heading south, there
is the Waffle Barn in a Safeway shopping center
at Roseville Parkway and Pleasant Grove. The
report on Waffle Barn cited the $3.99 weekday
morning special until 11 AM, ham steak, two
eggs, hash browns and toast. When Beverly
and I visit Waffle Barn, we usually order the
combo of eggs with a waffle. My personal
view is that their waffles are the best. Lunch
includes soups, salads and sandwiches. The
phone number is 783-1752.
Although not mentioned here recently,
one of our personal favorites is another place
on Fairway is the Original Pancake House.
This restaurant has a number of specialties,
including the apple pancake and the Dutch
baby, both large enough to share. Beverly
and I sampled these on early visits there but
now usually get the twoxtwoxtwo, two eggs,
two bacons or sausages and two pancakes, a
good value for the price. The restaurant also
gives a discount to veterans. The address is
10000 Fairway Drive and the phone number
is 788-3040.
All in all, there’s no shortage of good
breakfast places in our area. I believe I have
enough space left to note two steak restaurants.
Beverly and I had gone to Tahoe Joe’s shortly
after it opened but then not until last August
when we went with our LEO (Let’s Eat
Out) group, drawn there by the advertised
20 lunches for under ten dollars. I had, not
steak, but bacon-wrapped shrimp with rice
pilaf and veggies, which I was satisfied with.
The one member of the group who had a steak
pronounced it very good. Lunches include
appetizers, salads, burgers and sandwiches,
fish and chips and baby-back ribs. Dinners
offer a whole host of different steaks: Joe’s
steak, slow roasted for over 19 hours; ribeye;
twin petits; New York strip and a 22-ounce
T-bone. I also noted that Tahoe Joe’s is a
large, pleasant place, with a rustic feel and
animal heads on the wall. It’s at 1905 Taylor
Road (and Roseville Parkway). The phone
number is 797-9220.
Most readers are probably familiar with
Outbacks. It wasn’t covered last year but I’m
including it as it’s become our steak restaurant
of choice and also because we recently had
dinner there and it was a good experience.
Outback is, of course an Aussie-themed chain.
Its “signature steaks” are the Outback special
sirloin, Victoria filets, New York strip, bone-in
ribeye and a 20-ounce Porterhouse. They also
have herb-roasted prime ribs, grilled chicken
on the Barbie and teriyaki steak medallions.
Their lunch and dinner menus include many
other dishes if you’re not into steak. Beverly
and I both had the filets with baked potato,
Caesar salad first; very good. The Outback
is at 181 North Sunrise; the phone number
is 772-6060.
I’d have liked to note some other
restaurants from 2014 but have run out
of space: perhaps in the future. But I’d
much rather have some fresh e-mails, to
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indeed Made Spirits Bright! We feel that
our music is our gift to give but every year
we receive so much more from our everfaithful audience. Thanks, we love you
back! Having the kids from Centerpoint
Community Church open the show, gave
all of us spirit! Children and Christmas
blend together like hot chocolate and
Marshmallows.
Last year’s December page was
scribbled on like mad. The Travel Club,
The Club happened happily in spite of
some dicey weather. And how perfect to
have The Penguins cater our Christmas
Party. The Altos deserve kudos for
a glamorous and fun evening. Wow!
Everyone sure cleans up good!
Happy New Year Everyone! Hang up
that Calendar in plain sight. Get ready to
make many new entries, some funny, some
sad, some good, some bad. But remember
(like Ralph Edwards use to say) This is
your life!
•••
Music & Laughter
BY JANE BOHN
Have you heard about the talent here
in Sun City? Yes, and they are some of
your neighbors just itching to approach
the microphone to entertain you. This
lively fun group I’m touting is called
“Music and Laughter.” Surely by now
you’ve heard of us. We’ve been meeting
at the Sierra Pines Lodge on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month at 7pm for
over five years now. The talent, the music,
the laughter has kept our “Open Mic”
format a huge hit. If you haven’t attended
I gotta say you are in for a treat. Hey, you
just might see one of your neighbors up
there performing. One thing is changing
this year however, as our fierce leader
is taking a bold stand. She is graciously
asking all attendees to contribute (make
a donation, that is...) of a whopping one
dollar (yes...$1...or whatever your little
ole heart desires to donate) to this worthy
group. So, if you can afford it, bring your
smiles and please come over to our Sierra
Pines Lodge, Wednesday evening, January
14th, at 7pm, (or 6:45 ish for a good seat)
when you just might see and hear some of
your neighbors perform at our Music and
Laughter “Open Mic” gathering. What
better way to end the day than to be with
people singing and laughing together.
Jim and Jeanie were high school
sweethearts. They married while Jim
was in the Air Force and on his way to
Korea. Twenty years in the military had
their growing family living in many places
including France.
By the time they move to Sun City
in 1996 they were accomplished Country
Couples dancers and teachers. They
had started country couples dance clubs
in Santa Maria, Vandenberg AFB and
Pismo Beach.
Jim and Jeanie were part of the
group that started the SCR Dance Club.
Currently their Country Couples class is
on Thursdays at 5 PM in the ballroom.
Jeanie’s Level 3 Line Dance class is on
Tuesdays at 2:30 PM. They also teach
beginning and intermediate country
couples at Sun City Lincoln and if that is
not enough Jim is also a DJ at many of
the parties here at SCR.
•••
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•••
SCR Dance Club
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Here are Jim and Jeanie Keener at
our recent Country Couples dance. Jim
teaches our Country Couples dance class
and that is a wireless microphone he’s
wearing as he calls the dance. Jeanie
teaches the Level 3 line dance class. For
close to eighteen years they have both been
teaching a variety of dance classes at SCR.
Jim and Jeanie Keener
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Ambassador Committee
on April 7, the Haggin Oaks Golf Expo in late
April, and Roseville 2015 with the Roseville
Chamber in early spring.
The next scheduled meeting will be
January 18, 2:00 p.m., in the Card Room. All
residents are welcome to attend.
We hope 2015 will be a healthy and happy
year for each of you!
BY BARB BLANK
Happy New Year from the Ambassadors!
This month please meet our Co-Chairs
for the Rocklin and Roseville Chamber of
Commerce. They are: Joanne Sanchez
and Elaine Tom for the Rocklin Chamber
and Jane McNally and Valerie Rice for the
Roseville Chamber. This is their first year on
the Ambassador Committee and they bring
ideas, enthusiasm, and experience gained from
serving on other committees.
Roseville Chamber
Valerie Rice & Jane McNally
Compliance Committee
BY JANET PENCE
Rocklin Chamber
Elaine Tom & Joanne Sanchez
Their responsibility is to represent SCR at
Roseville and Rocklin Chamber meetings and
other chamber functions. They do an excellent
job promoting our public facilities to local
business owners focusing on our Restaurants,
Catering and Banquet facilities, and our
fabulous golf courses. (It always surprises us
when we find that people do not know that
many of our facilities are open to the public).
At each meeting these Ambassadors hand out
Couriers, pens, staff business cards, and are on
hand to answer questions that members may
have regarding our facilities.
In November, the Ambassadors
participated in the annual Fashion Show
and Luncheon sponsored by the Activities
Department. We want to thank Christine
Pedersen who coordinated the entire event and
did an excellent job as Master of Ceremony.
It was sold out and both the models and those
who attended had a wonderful time. Carita
Connelly and Carolyn Amador also assisted
the Activities Department by taking tickets at
the recent Capitol Pops Concert.
One of the Ambassador’s favorite
responsibilities is to give tours of our wonderful
facilities. Last month, five requests for tours
were received from New Hampshire, Chico,
El Dorado Hills, New York and Palos Verdes.
One tour was scheduled and completed by
Jane McNally.
When we meet January, we will be making
plans for our very busy first half of 2015. We’ll
be working on the next New Resident Welcome
on February 28, the annual Realtor Luncheon
Time to Put Away the Decorations —
Happy New Year Everyone. Yes, it’s
time to put away all the holiday decorations
that we have all enjoyed. Yes, you can leave
the twinkling lights that you are using for frost
protection until March 15th.
While you’re doing that how about looking
around your front yard and take a look to see
if you might have added yard art or an artifact
that might need to be moved into your private
space. What is private space – the area closest
to your front door that cannot be seen by your
neighbor’s readily or from the street?
If you’re wondering about something
that you have added please read Design
Guideline, Section 3.04 (a) through (d) for
greater clarification. Our committee will be
looking at landscaping, yard art, and artifacts
in February. So take a look, move your artifact
to your private space or take a second look as
to whether you should move completely. Help
us so we can help you. Questions, please call
Lorri Booth, 774-3869 or Ryan O’Connell,
774-3863, in the Community Standards Office.
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Website Work Group
BY CHARLYN ROSS
Your New Year’s Wish List —
Here we are again, in another new year,
2015. January, the beginning month of this
annual cycle, is a symbolic time of year. A time
when it seems appropriate to look around, to
evaluate what in our lives may need a new
beginning, or improving, or refreshing. You
may well ask, how would this relate to the
Association Websites, which is the subject of
this article?
T h e R e s i d e n t We b s i t e w w w .
suncityresident.com and Public Websites www.
suncityroseville.org have been in existence for
almost nine years. During that time, additions
and enhancements have been made. However,
as in our personal lives, the beginning of the
year seems like a good time to re-evaluate the
current versions of the Websites.
Therefore, we are asking you, the Website
user, for help with this re-evaluation.
What features do you find the most useful?
Can you recommend any improvements
that might be helpful to you?
Are there features we should consider
adding or deleting?
Are there design changes that seem
needed?
Is there additional information that
should be made available?
Please take a few minutes during this
beginning time of year to communicate your
views about our Websites. Betty Foley, Website
Coordinator, would like to hear from you. She
can be reached by email at bettyf@scrca.org
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or by phone at 774-3878. Please use the word
“Suggestion” in the subject line of your email.
Home Town Newspapers —
As the age of the Internet progresses,
more people are getting their news online.
Often they have an online newspaper or news
source that they favor. But, how can we learn
news from small towns or other areas that may
be the focus of our interest, when the name
of the newspaper is not known? We may be
interested in finding local reports about areas
that were affected by the extreme weather
conditions at the end of last year, or learning
first hand about a special event that occurred
in some small town that the major news reports
would not mention.
The answer to this dilemma is available
on the Resident Website www.suncityresident.
com. On the Home Page from the drop down
menu under “Resources”, choose “News.” This
feature has links to many of the popular online
news sources, and at the bottom of the list is
“Hometown Newspapers.” This link leads to
HomeTownNews.com, which provides links to
3,993 daily and weekly U.S. newspapers. Click
on a state to view the list of newspapers for
many of its cities. For example, included in the
list of California newspapers are the following
from our surrounding area—Auburn Journal,
The Davis Enterprise, Walnut Creek-North
Bay Business Journal, Sonoma Index Tribune,
and Los Gatos Daily News.
When you locate a newspaper from your
hometown, you just might find a reference to
a person or place that is familiar or a change
that has taken place in the area. Once you
find a newspaper that is of interest to you,
“bookmark it” for future access from your
Internet browser.
Now that you have accessed the
“Resources” menu, we hope you will be
tempted to explore some of other topics and
the links that have been made available for
you from the Resident Website.
The members of the Website Work
Group—Jack Chittick, Jack Ellison, Betty
Foley, Dick Geistert, Redell Moore, Gary
Myers, Richard Paine, Jackie Phillips, Paul
Regnier, and Charlyn Ross—wish you the best
of the New Year!
SHORS
(Seniors Helping Our
Roseville Schools)
BY NORM DUROFF
2015! It does have a nice ring to it. For us
at SHORS it notes a fresh start to an exciting
year with our Kids. They look forward to our
visits and our help, and so do our teachers
appreciate a helping hand. At our Nov.
18th meeting Kari Hazen the Principal at
Woodridge Elementary School gave a very
interesting talk with an inside look her of
her experiences as a teacher and principal.
Thanks Kari for all your enthusiasm. Come
join us at one of our meetings, they are very
informative and fun.
Nancy Schmitz has been collecting and
sorting the box tops from the Lodge Office
and distributing them to our schools where
it has helped them to purchase much needed
supplies. Please bring your box tops to the
Lodge Office.
To become a “Lifetime Member” of
SHORS costs only a onetime fee of $10.00 and
you have an opportunity to make a difference
in a child’s life and yours as well.
For information on joining SHORS
please contact:
Jan Newburn : Co-President 916-7916416 tjnewburn@surewest.net
Norm DuRoff : Co-President 916-7720672 normbd13@hotmail.com
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anniversary! Just drop-off
or mail a photograph with
a note telling us how long
you’ve been married and
any other facts you think might be interesting
(i.e., number of children, grandchildren,
unique proposal story, etc.) and we’ll be happy
to include the info and photo in the paper.
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Assistance League® of Greater Placer
is once again hosting a concert fundraiser to
support its philanthropic programs. “A Little
Night Music” is an ensemble featuring: Bob
Draga, clarinet; with Jason Wanner, piano;
Shelley Denny, bass; and Ron Jones, drums.
The event will be held February 5th, 2015 at
the Rocklin Event Center, 2650 Sunset Blvd,
Rocklin. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and
no host bar will be from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The
concert and dancing will run from 7:00 to 9:00
p.m. with complimentary dessert and no host
bar at the Intermission. Cost is $45.00 per
person of which $25.00 is tax-deductible.
Tickets are available at the Assistance
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Auburn or by calling the Thrift Shop at 530885-1982.
As with last year’s concert, funds raised
at this event will help Assistance League
continue its philanthropic programs that are
administered by over 200 volunteers in our local
communities. These programs provided school
clothing and supplies for over 1,600 children;
2,800 teddy bears to comfort traumatized
children; over 2,000 dictionaries to third grade
students; screening for 230 pre-school children
for amblyopia; and classroom tutoring and life
skill classes, including puppet programs on
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Cinema Group
(cont’ from page 9)
November movie.
Now playing
“CITY SLICKERS”
Great Billy Crystal Comedy!
Lots of Laughs, and You’ll Even Wipe
Away a Few Tears!
Three professional guys – good
buddies – each going through a mid-life
crisis, sign up for a cattle drive hoping a
couple of weeks as cowboys on the range
will clear their minds and get them back
on course.
Jack Palance won the Best Supporting
Actor Oscar for his role as the trail boss.
Friday, January 16, 2015
1:30 Pm, Sierra Pines
For Info: Charlee 771-4860
connected.
Time to reflect on the Holiday Home
Tour. This is always a highlight of our year,
and this 17th year was no exception. The
purpose of the tour is to say, “Thank you”,
to all the Needle Arts members who give
so willingly of their time, talent, and LOVE
to make Needle Arts a wonderful place
for everyone. Thanks goes to those who
planned and organized this event for us:
Ruth Berger, Gertrude Leven, and Janet
Pence who did a fantastic job. They were
assisted by a group of “angel helpers” who
worked behind the scenes to make the
day seamlessly. (Their names will appear
in the January Needle Arts Newsletter).
We are grateful to the wonderful
homeowners who allow us to be “special
guests” in their homes every year. So a
very special thank you to: Myrna and
Ellen Thomas Home
Jean Sandford Home
•••
Needle Arts
BY DONNA FONTAINE
A big Happy New Year! It
has been a busy year! Before we
look ahead, I’d like to share a
few of the events that closed
out 2014,
In November we held
another New Members Tea.
as we welcomed a group of 28
new members. The enthusiasm
of the guests was exciting,
as they asked questions and
showed a real interest in getting
Ed Irwin, Marian Kress, Ellen
Thomas, Pat and Dick Teubert,
Jean Sandford, and Richard
Hivon and Jack Roads. As you
entered each home it was a gift,
Home Tour Committee: Ruth Berger, Gertrude Leven and Janet Pence.
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4
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Ironwood
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Regent
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$418,000
Shasta
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Parkland
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$396,000
2
$331,700
2
$360,400
Pinery
Countryrose
2
$346,000
5
$329,500
Rosetree
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$309,500
3
$314,000
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$309,000
3
$330,200
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Needle Arts
(cont’ from page 12)
Myrna and Ed Irwin Home
Pat and Dick Teubert Home
part of the holiday.
Now onto an exciting New Year in
Needle Arts. We start with our General
meeting, January 7th at 2:00 PM in the
Timbers Ballroom. Show and Tell is
presented by members who share their
recent projects.
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Richard Hivon and Jack Roads Home
special way they celebrate the holiday. We
know the thought and time that preceded
our arrival. Your gift to us was a special
Marian Kress Home
•••
(more Club News cont’ on page 15)
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Creative Arts Club
BY CORY BLASSER
Welcome 2015, we made it!
A successful Holiday Brunch was held
on December 11th
In the Timbers Ballroom. Good food,
great entertainment, terrific gifts and
fun was had by all. Thank you to all the
individual groups who provided centerpieces for our tables. A special thanks to
Janet, Kathy, Dory and Darlene.
Club Business:
• Our kiln’s are maintained by
Juanita. Should you have any questions
concerning the kiln’s please feel free to
contact her at (204-4231).
• Creative Arts consists of a group
of residents with a desire to learn and
share their craft with each other. Please
feel free to drop in and experience a class.
We are always interested in new class
ideas, contact Cory Blasser (474-4059)
if you would like to teach a class. For
information about our club look for the
flyers in the Lodge kiosk or on the wall
next to the Creative Arts classroom.
Classes —
Ceramics: Tue 10AM-1PM
Instructor: Vickie Soares
Contact: Yoshi Polgar (771-5382)
Learn to paint on ceramic greenware.
Decorative Painting: Thur 9:00AM11:30AM
Instructor: Lois Habein (772-2484)
Paint on anything.
Stained Glass: Fri 2:00PM-4:00PM
Instructor: Shirley Moe (771-5572)
Workshops —
Pottery: Wed/Fri 9:00AM-12:00PM
Contact: Juanita Stonebraker (2044231)
Woodcarvers: Tue 1:00PM-4:00PM
Now that 2014 is a wrap lets get rolling
on 2015! It’s time to start preparing for the
Spring Art Show. Think about a sessional
theme such as Mothers day, Easter or
graduation.
The Holiday Boutique continues to
be a successful event. We took in over
$2000.00 this year — a profit for both
our club and individual artists. Keep in
mind the boutique and Spring Art Show
are opportunities to display and sell your
artwork.
•••
Fine Arts
BY PHYLLIS OBERLIN
It’s a New Year… time for new
beginnings! The Fine Arts Club is pleased
to be starting 2015 with many new
members and we welcome them.
Our classes have been very successful
this year with more than 90 members
in attendance, however there is always
room for more. Brooke Walker Knoblich
is offering Oil/Acrylic Painting on
Monday Mornings. Sharyn Miller will
have Watercolor & Pastels on Monday
Afternoons. Michael Mikolon (a new
instructor) will be holding Watercolor
Classes on Tuesday Mornings. Rosanne
Kaufmann will have Drawing Classes
on Tuesday Afternoons. Marian FaganBatten will have Oil Painting classes on
Thursday Mornings. These classes are
open to all levels and are in the Art Room.
There is still time to sign up in the Art
Room or on the list outside the door of
the Art Room.
Open Studio Painting will be held on
Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. and is free.
The January membership meeting
will be held on Thursday, January 8, at 1
p.m. in the Art Room. Our very, talented
demonstrator will be Abigail Van Cannon.
She will be demonstrating Oil Painting.
She has a Bachelor’s Degree and a
Masters Degree. We are excited to see
her demonstration. Please join us.
Our 3rd Saturday Reception will
be Saturday, January 17 from 5:30 to 7
p.m. The Gallery Wall Theme is Winter
— all are welcome to come and enjoy
refreshments and vote for a favorite
painting or drawing.
It’s time to think about signing up
for the Annual Critique Luncheon on
February 18. Details will be coming at the
membership meeting.
We encourage all who think about
trying drawing or painting to join us for
programs at our meetings or come to a
class and have fun!
•••
Heartland Club
BY RAYANN GOLDA
The January 31, 2015 event will
feature barbecue by Dickey’s Barbecue
and entertainment by Sister Swing. The
cost will be $8 for members and $13 for
nonmembers. The time is 6 PM at Sierra
Pines.
The tickets will be limited to 75
prepaid and payable to Heartland Club
at Joe Golda (772-2928), 4144 Enchanted
Circle.
As of this writing the club is in dire
need of member participation in the
planning and executing of future events.
Please give Joe Flores a call if you would
like to become a member of the team.
Happy New Year!
Joe Flores, President
580-3787
•••
International Social Group
BY CYNTHIA SINDREY
What a great way to begin the Holiday
season as the Christmas party at Sierra
View Country Club was so much fun.
Everyone who attended seemed to
enjoy the cocktail hour, hors d’ouvres,
dinner and then the music which
succeeded in getting us all up and dancing.
Have you ever line danced to an opera
aria? Well, we did thanks to our D.J. Jim
Keener and Jeannie Keener who led the
dancing.
Our next event will be held at Sierra
Pines on Wednesday, January 28th starting
at 7:00pm. Dessert, coffee, tea and soft
drinks will be served. Please bring a NEW
item valued at $10 or more to be auctioned
by our in-house auctioneer, David Sindrey
who learned his talent many years ago in
the East End of London. It is always a fun
evening and the proceeds will help fund
some of our events that have no charge
to attend.
People from all over the world or
born just down the street are welcome. We
are purely social and enjoy one another’s
company and stories from all over the
globe. If you are interested in joining
our group the dues are pro-rated now at
$5 per person which will give you paid
membership until June 30, 2015. Yearly
dues are $10 per person.
We wish you all a very “Happy New
Year”
For Further Information please
contact: Cynthia Sindrey 916-773-5151.
•••
Roseville Stamp Club
BY TIM MILES
We’re starting the New Year off
with our first meeting on Thurs, Jan 8th
at 6:30 pm at the Sierra Pines meeting
room. Come and get acquainted with the
membership and bring any old albums or
questions you may have about the hobby.
A lot of different countries are collected
by our members and we all share whatever
expertise we can bring to the meetings. We
feature slide shows, news of events in the
Northern Calif. area, club get-togethers,
collection analysis, and whatever else you
need to further your knowledge of the
hobby. We offer discounts on all supplies
and albums needed.
Recently, a collection was submitted
to the club for appraisal by a resident that
had the first stamp put out by Hungary
when it was a monarchy in the 1870 era.
It is Scott Catalog “Hungary #1” and has
a present value of $550.00. While the sales
price will be a bit less, it is still quite nice
to realize that somebody could finance
their holiday with the sale of a collectible
stamp. There are many more situations
like that sitting on somebody’s shelf in
the back of the closet.
Ever hear of an “airmail cover”? This
is a letter sent by air mail in the “old days”
(usually during or before World War Two
that is stamped to show that it traveled a
specific route from sender to addressee
and is sometimes embossed with specific
titles and announcements of the occasion.
A lot of airmail covers emerged from the
Zeppelin routes by Germany prior to the
War and they are highly sought-after by
collectors. Some of them have cancelled
stamps from multiple countries on the
envelope. They have a unique value and
demand is high.
See you on Jan 8th.
•••
Boomer Generation
BY DEE FRANZ
Happy New Year to all Boomer
Generation members!! Celebrate with
us on Saturday, January 17th — when
the Boomer Generation presents the 4th
Annual After the Holidays Party it the
Ballroom. You’ll enjoy a plated dinner
with two bottles of wine per table (wine
& corkage is underwritten by the Boomer
treasury) – a no-host bar will be available in
the Ballroom, door prizes and dancing. Do
you have something to donate for a door
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prize? Contact Michael ASAP! RSVP to
Michael Hemingway (mgh8793@gmail.
com) by dropping your dinner order and
check into the envelope on his porch at
7504 School House Lane. Deadline for
reservations is Friday, January 9th.
It’s that time of year again!! Boomer
Generation dues are $10 per person.
Drop off your check (payable to Boomer
Generation) to Tena Johnson at 7140
Secret Garden Loop. NOTE: You must
pay your 2015 dues in order to attend the
“After the Holidays” party!
Boomer golfers enjoyed a 5/6
Club Tournament in November.
Congratulations to the winners! 1st place
team: Carol Roden, Bill Burke, Tena
Johnson & Ed Van Patten; 2nd place:
R.T. Taylor, Rich & Carmen Johnson.
Best individuals: 1st men – Ed Van
Patten; 1st women – R. T. Taylor. Play
dates in January are the 3rd, 17th and
31st. If you’d like to get in on the action,
sign up at SCRBoomerGolf@gmail.
com. Beginning this month, Jim & Helen
McMahon take over coordination duties.
A GIANT thank you to Vernita Hillwig
for starting our golfing group and for all
the hours she dedicated to making sure
we all had a great time.
Our next General Meeting is
scheduled for Thursday, February 19th at
7 PM at Sierra Pines. Come meet your new
officers and hear about the March social!
Would you like to join the Boomer
Generation? Contact Tena Johnson
at artntena@comcast.net to get your
questions answered.
•••
SCR Singles Club
BY KARLEEN MONROE
Reign out the old and Chime in the
New Year! How many of us thought
we’d live to see 2015? Hope you all had
wonderful holidays and are ready for some
fun Singles activities in 2015.
January Meeting - Our next scheduled
meeting will be Wednesday, January 7th
at 6:00 P.M. in the ballroom of the Lodge.
Our speaker for the night will be resident
Cleo Kocol, discussing Virginia City and
Mark Twain.
Saturday Night Social (SNS) January’s SNS is the 17th at 6:00 P.M. at
Sierra Pines. Are you ready for our yearly
“White Elephant” gift exchange? Now
is the time to give away that wonderful
gift from Aunt Nelly, that you can’t use.
(gift wrapped). Sign up at the general
meeting to bring a meat dish, side dish,
salad or dessert or pay $10 at the door,
guests pay $12. Club will supply wine.
Make reservations NO LATER than noon
Thursday Jan. 15th. Please call Leora
Cranmer at 773-9936 or Susan Alvarado
at 740-3603
Dinner on the Town - January 26th
will be at an old favorite, China Villa, at
6819 Lonetree Blvd., Rocklin. It’s almost
become a yearly tradition. We will be
having a nice assortment of dishes, such
as wonton soup, walnut prawns, broccoli
beef, cashew chicken, fried rice and more.
(cont’ on page 16)
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SCR Singles Club
(cont’ from page 15)
The total cost will be $17.50, which will
also include one glass of wine including tax
and tip. Sign up at our January meeting or
by calling Marina at 772-7913 or Melissa
at 772-1846. Deadline is noon Jan 22nd.
Room is limited for happy hour, dinner
will start at 5:30. Make sure to check in
when you arrive so we pay for the correct
number of people.
Anyone living single in Sun City
Roseville is eligible to join our Club.
More information is available on the
website. General meetings are in the
ballroom at 6:00 P.M. the first Wednesday
of each month Contact Pauline Battle,
membership chair for further information
at 771-0890.
•••
SCR Veterans Club
BY PAUL REGNIER
Happy New Year! As we welcome a
brand new 2015, we pause to remember
the good times and good friends from
our days now and our yesterdays as 2014
has slipped away. We always give thanks
to those that have served. I want to take
a moment to say a big THANK YOU to
all those that have served us, the veterans.
Yes, our wives, parents, loved ones and
true friends have served too. While we
served, they too, served. Thank you for
what you did, do and will do.
This new year will be loaded with more
events, get-togethers, parties and goods
times where we can share our stories and,
for some, let those memories fade away.
We’ve been lucky, our officers, Bob,
Jim, Ted and Harvey have signed up for
another tour. Our Christmas dinnerdance was a great success. The food was
very good, the music, given to us by the
Nu-Tones, was oh so good too as was the
dancing but the friendships, new and
rekindled, were the greatest part of the
evening.
Our Club is the largest group or club
in Sun City. There is always room for even
more. We, those that have served deserve
some special times and treatment.
Our February speaker, is Colonel
Marcia VanWagner, Army Corps (Ret.).
Colonel VanWagner’s talk will be about her
duties during the First Gulf War as Chief
Nurse at a 1,000-bed hospital in Riyadh.
Her talk is titled, “It’s Saudi Duty Time”.
I look forward to this talk.
Come early and say hello to those
that have served and get some coffee and
donuts too. God Bless
•••
Sun City Democrats
BY PEG HALL
Have you ever wondered about
“working dogs”? You see them in
restaurants, airports, and many public
places. At our Sun City Democrats
meeting on Tuesday morning, January 27,
we will learn more about these special
canines.
Speaker for the day will be Anna
Touloukian, the leader for Placer4for2, a
local organization that trains Guide Dogs
for the Blind. She will provide
information about dog training and
the volunteers who work with them, as
well as the services provided to those
who need help from “man’s best friend”.
Our member Marilyn Glynn is a
volunteer for this organization and is
currently training a black lab named
Roanne, who is almost 8 months old. This
is the first time Marilyn and her husband
have done this. The topic is a fascinating
one that will be of interest to all.
The business meeting begins in the
partial ballroom at the lodge at 9:30 a.m.
Light refreshments are provided, and
coffee can be purchased from the
Timbers Restaurant.
As usual, a no-host lunch will be take
place directly after the meeting. Please
join us for continuing conversation - you
will be welcome!
•••
Sun City Republicans
BY NANCY PEFFLEY
There is no Meeting scheduled this
month for the Sun City Republicans.
We look forward to resuming our lineup
of speakers and relevant topics at our
February 2nd meeting to be held at Sierra
Pines Clubhouse.
For further information call Carole
at 781-2468.
Happy New Year!
•••
Computer Club
BY P.J. PALMER
General Meeting – January 26th Fourth Monday - 10:00 AM, Ballroom.
Another interesting program sponsored by
the SCR Computer Club will be presented.
Coffee/Donuts: All are welcome.
Council Meeting – January 19th
- Third Monday, 3:00 PM, Computer
Room.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs):
Digital Imaging and Editing – January
5th – First Monday. Explore camera
usage, accessing photos on a computer,
and editing photos using Photoshop
Elements software. Info: Charlyn Ross
at 772-1447.
Genealogy - January 8th – Second
Thursday 1:30 PM, Card Room.
Questions? P.J. Cousineau-Palmer at
916-990-4125 or cousinopalmerpj@
yahoo.com.
PC Forum – January 1st - First
Thursday, Enjoy New Years Day. Call
Carver Sears at 771-2672.
PC Support Group – January 12th
- Second Monday, 3:00 – 5:00 PM,
Computer Room.
Free workshop for Android Tablet
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Computer Club
(cont’ from page 16)
users.
MAC@NIGHT – January 13th
- Second Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Aspen
Room. All levels of experience using the
Macintosh, iPad and iPhone. Information:
call Charlyn Ross at 772-1447 - cxmross@
surewest.net
Photo SIG – January 16th – Third
Friday, 10:00 AM, Computer Room.
January’s theme: “Abstract”. Members
email up to three photos to PhotoSIG916@
yahoo.com by September 15th. Call
Dennis Studer – 787-1968.
iDEVICES – January 28th - 4th Wed.
6:00PM in Computer Room.
Bring your iPhone or iPad, your user
ID and your password. Contact Rita
Gordon at 916-622-4729.
Stop by the Computer room and sign
up for classes/workshops in Photoshop
Elements, Beginning MAC, Windows 8,
and 15 others!
•••
Rods & Relics
BY ELNA RAGAN
Rods and Relics Car Club members
kicked off the holiday season December
4 at their annual Christmas Party. We
enjoyed a great meal, had an opportunity
to socialize with club members, and a
chance to give back to the community by
donating to the Toys for Tots campaign.
Since we have several members who
are building new cars, we had planned
to visit their garages to check on their
progress after one of our Tuesday
breakfasts. We had to change plans due
to the rains. It looks like we will have to
hold off until after the first of the year,
weather permitting!
The dates are set for our 2015 Car
Shows. We, along with Thunder Valley
Casino Resort, will host the “Thunder
in the Valley Show & Shine” at Thunder
Valley on Friday June 5. On Saturday, June
6, the Rods & Relics and VFW Post 3010
will host the “Downtown Lincoln Classic
Car Show.” Check our website listed below
for more information on our Car Shows
and our Club.
We would like to take this opportunity
to thank all the local merchants that
support our Club and our Car Shows every
year. We also want to wish everyone in
the community a very Merry Christmas
and Happy Holidays. May you be blessed
with happiness and good health in the
New Year.
Upcoming Events —
January 13 & 27: Breakfast at the
Waffle Farm in the Twelve Bridges
Shopping Center. Members start arriving
at 8:00 a.m. Join us for a tasty breakfast
and to catch up on the latest Car Clubrelated news.
Everyone is welcome!
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•••
SCR Garden Club
BY RAYANN GOLDA
The January 6, 2015 meeting will
feature Mary Ann Horton of Horton’s
Iris Garden. Many of you have enjoyed
trips out to Horton’s in Loomis. This will
be our opportunity to connect with Mary
Ann on “everything iris.”
We are working on getting a speaker
on Bonsai for the February meeting.
The Garden Club meets the first
Tuesday of each month at 7 PM at Sierra
Pines. The exceptions are the months
of July and August when we are all on
vacation. Visitors and new members are
always welcome. Dues are $10 per year.
Happy New Year!
Questions: Cathy Barta 772-3150
•••
SCR Birders
BY JANET MORELLI
We encountered perfect weather
(gloomy)- not for bird watching - but
for our scheduled November trip to
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Manzanita Cemetery, a location that has
a reputation for being haunted. Despite
the spotty fog and poor light, we managed
to spot a dozen different species during
our visit including many Yellow-Billed
Magpies in the trees along Manzanita
Road, and a Lewis’ Woodpecker and a
Merlin in the trees at the Cemetery.
In early December, the rainy weather
turned into sunshine for a brief part of
the morning when the Birders visited
the Lincoln Water Treatment Plant on
Fiddyment Road. Again, the overcast
skies made identifying birds more difficult,
but we got “our birding fix” by sighting
many ducks and geese in, and around,
the ponds.
Two bird watching trips are scheduled
for the month of January 2015. On
Thursday, January 8th, SCR Birders will
go to the Piches trail section of Miners
Ravine trail here in Roseville and on
Thursday, January 15th, they will visit the
Consumnes River Preserve near the town
of Galt. For both trips, participants will
meet in the lobby of the Timbers at 8:15
am and leave for the destination at 8:30
am. For the Cosumnes River Preserve trip,
birders are encouraged to bring a lunch
and some money for the car pool drivers.
The first scheduled field trip in
February will be on Thursday, February
5th, to Gray Lodge Wildlife Area west of
the town of Live Oak. After a visit to Gray
(cont’ on page 18)
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SCR Birders
(cont’ from page 17)
Lodge, the Birders will stop at a restaurant
in Gridley to have lunch before returning
to Sun City. In addition to carpool and
lunch money, a small ($2.50) voluntary
donation is suggested for use of the Gray
Lodge Area.
For more information, please call
Janet Zeitman, 771-5235.
•••
SCR Trails Club
BY JIM BERKOVEC
Hikes for January 2015 • Hikes begin
at 9:00 am
Jan 1 - Sterling Pointe Loop
Hike Leader Jim Berkovec Riders
• $6.00 ride
I80 to Horseshoe Bar road to AuburnFolsom to Lomida Dr to TH; SCR-TH
= 18 miles
#4.5 (moderate); Length = 6 miles;
Elev gain = 900 feet; TH elev = 700 feet
Single track; Shady (1st part) and
mostly sunny (2nd part); Semi loop;
Facility at TH;
Lunch on rocks above Folsom Lake
shoreline
Jan 8 - Sweetwater Creek
Hike Leader Lee Schaefer • $6.00
ride
Green Valley Road (Folsom) to
Salmon Falls Rd to TH; SCR-TH = 29
miles
#3.5; Length = 5 miles; Elev gain =
400 feet; TH elev = 500 feet
Single track; Shade/ some sunny
stretches; One way - car shuttle; Facility
at TH
Lunch at Monte Vista Point (tables approximately ½ mile from end of hike)
Jan 15 - Hidden Falls
Hike Leader Dori Zuchold Riders
• $6.00 ride
I80 east, Hwy 49 north, Palm/Mt
Vernon Rd west to Meers Pl to TH; SCRTH = 29 miles
#4.5 (moderate); Length = 5 miles;
Elev gain = 775 feet; TH elev = 975 feet;
Double and single track
Mostly shade; Semi loop; Facility
at TH
Lunch at platform above falls
Jan 22 - Lake Clementine View
Hike Leader Charlie Baughman •
$6.00 ride
I80 to Auburn, Foresthill Rd to TH;
SCR-TH = 28 miles
#4 (easy to moderate); Length = 5
miles; Elev gain = 500 feet; TH elev =
1575 feet; Single track; Mostly shade; One
way - car shuttle; Facility at TH
Lunch at Sizzler Restaurant in
Auburn (optional)
Jan 29 - Cronan Ranch to Skunk
Hollow
Hike Leader Don Stoye • $6.00 ride
I80 to Auburn; Hwy 49 south to Pedro
Hill Rd to TH; SCR-TH = 32 miles;
#5.5 (moderate to difficult); Length
= 8 miles; Elev gain = 900 feet; TH elev
= 900 feet
Mostly single track; Sun with some
shade; One way - car shuttle; Facility at TH
Lunch at tables along the trail
•••
SCR Cycling Club
BY ANN WAHLENMEIER
The students ride around a designated
path which teaches them bicycle etiquette.
They learn to stop at intersections, ride in
a straight line, and be aware of the other
riders around them.
This year only 7 bike members helped
out. Since we are a club conscious of bike
etiquette and safety, it’s important to give
our support to the Bike Fest. Next year,
let’s give our time and help out these
budding cyclists.
The Board has been looking for ideas
to entice the nonmember bicyclists we have
in our community to join our club. If you
have some ideas
please contact
Diana Rischling
or Dee Franz.
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December
prevented many
Janet Pence reported on this year’s
Bike Fest at the December meeting. Every
October the City of Roseville sponsors a
bike fest for the students at a different
Roseville school. Every year it is held at a
different school.
The purpose is
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their parents on
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who do not
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Mary Bovee — Flying High
organization (SVPA) which eventually
led to meeting her second husband, Al
Chesnut. They married in 1990.
“Al’s health wasn’t very good but we
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Robin, graduated from high school. At
that time Cameron Park’s small airport
attracted them. They decided to move to
Cameron Park so Ray could commute to
San Francisco in their newer and larger
Cessna 177 Cardinal.
Sadly, Ray was killed in a highway
accident in 1979.
“I thought my life had ended,” she
explains. “My children were
terrific supporters.”
Mary Bovee with her Cessna — Circa 1985.
The
children
encouraged her to keep
flying. So she started the
had 16 years of
Cameron Park Ninetymany good times
Nines Chapter of Women
together before
Pilots. She became very
he passed away in
active in the Ninety-Nines
2006,” she explains.
International Organization.
“The results
“During the 80’s I flew
from an accident
in eight annual all women’s
over forty years
Palms to Pines Air Races
Mary Bovee with her Palms
before
had
from Santa Monica to Bend,
worsened over the
Oregon. The race measures to Pines trophy — Circa1983.
years and I finally
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Photo by Richard Paine
required a spinal
and your proficiency. Sixty
fusion in 1999. I had to give up flying as I
or more airplanes were in each competition.
proud of my trophies which demonstrated
could no longer turn my head. There are
The first year I received an award for
my pilot skills,” describes Mary.
no rear view mirrors in airplanes,” she
Best Score for first time racer. Each year
Ninety-Nines also led to meeting
admits sadly.
thereafter, I placed in the top ten. I am very
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It also ended her volunteer work flying
medical supplies to a hospital ship based
in Santa Barbara for the Direct Relief
Foundation.
Currently, she is a grandmother and
great grandmother. Each of her children
have raised two children.
Daughter Debbie Lanius lives in
El Dorado Hills and is a golfer.
Daughter, Pamela Swanson, lives
in Pleasanton. She is a food product
tester for the National Food Laboratory.
Son, Michael Bovee, lives in Vacaville.
He is a pilot for American Airlines.
Daughter, Robin Ruhwedel, is a Business
Manager for a couple in San Diego.
There are eight grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren.
Mary sold her Cameron Park home
and moved to Roseville in 1999. Then she
moved into Sun City in 2011.
“I moved to Sun City to be among
people more my own age.” she admits.
It’s a decision that has been good for
her. She immediately got involved with the
Singles Club, currently serving as President.
At 83, Mary feels she has had a
wonderful life, but she’s not done yet.
Her next goal? To see 100!
Know a neighbor who should be
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SCR Cycling Club
(cont’ from page 18)
of us from riding. But it didn’t stop our
members from attending the festivities
on the eve of December 10th: Yes, our
annual holiday party. You’ll have a report
in the February issue.
And don’t forget the Spaghetti Feed
& Bingo on February 8th. Location:
Sierra Pines.
Since this article is being written
in December, We hope everyone had a
wonderful holiday and welcomed in 2015
full of good intentions.
Like to learn more about the Cycling
Club? Contact Rich Fitzgerald at 7723732.
As Always, Ride Safely & Have Fun!
positions are: court usage, Ray Barnett,
social, Linda Gordon, publicity, Dale
Millberg, and liaison to Sports’ Activities,
Diane Barnett. Dancing with music
provided by Tom Fretwell followed a
sumptuous dinner.
Robo-Pong machine
•••
Table Tennis
BY KAREN YEATES
The holidays are officially over.
You know what that means - now is the
time to carry out those perennial New
Year’s commitments of eating healthier
and getting more exercise. Table Tennis
is a great winter weather sport and
can certainly give you a boost in your
exercise routine by providing sensible
•••
SCR Tennis Club
BY SUSAN PANKOPF
“Jingle Bell Follies” was the Tennis
Club’s Holiday Party held at the Timber’s
Ballroom on December 17th. Social
Chair, Linda Gordon, and her committee
once again outdid themselves in planning
the event. Entertainment was headed
by our talented Nancy Watkins. Guest
pianist, George Porter, provided holiday
music. A brief meeting confirmed the
officers for the coming year: president,
Susan Pankopf, vice president, Kathy
Fowler, secretary, Lynne Millberg,
treasurer, Bob Grib. Appointed board
healthy aerobic activity. Plus it’s great
for improving eye/hand coordination and
improving reflexes due to the very fast
paced nature of the game. The mental
alertness needed for the game is also great
for seniors. The best time for newcomers
is on Saturday mornings around 10am,
but you are welcome to come on Tuesday
and Thursday afternoons at between
2pm – 5pm as well. We play in the Spruce
Room at Sierra Pines. We have table
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Happy New Year from the Staff
and Residents of Sierra Pointe!
In 2015, we will bring you programs that will enlighten and entertain,
inform and inspire. We will tickle your funny bone and tempt your
taste buds. Look for us first each month so you
don’t miss any of our great presentations.
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Vicki for doing such a great
job.
We are looking forward
to another fun-filled year
of meeting friends, playing
Bocce and enjoying life to the
fullest. Take a look at the Sun
City Bocce website and read
all about Bocce. Come join
us this year and meet some
great people. You’ll be glad
you did!
Table Tennis
(cont’ from page 20)
tennis paddles and balls for you to use.
On certain Saturdays, we also set up the
Robo-Pong machine (see picture), which
is a great practice tool for all levels of
play – from newbies to more experienced
players wanting to improve a certain type
of shot. Residents are welcome to come
play up to three times before deciding
whether to become a member.
Final reminder to members: Our postholiday party is January 21st at 5:30PM. It
will be in the Timbers Solarium. You need
to let Ron Houston know by January 7th if
you plan to attend and what menu choice
you are making. We are looking forward
to a fun time, getting to know one another
better, and maybe even winning a prize!
•••
Bocce Club
BY JOY WINSTON
Happy New Year — to everyone from
the Bocce Club!
We ended the Bocce “official” year
with our annual Holiday Dinner/Dance
on December 8th. Over 140 members
attended and enjoyed dinner with their
friends, and then danced to the tunes
of the West 5th Avenue Band. Our new
Board for 2015, Linda Vincent, president;
Janelle Avery, Vice President, Joan Rose,
Treasurer and Donna Day, Secretary was
introduced. Our Champions of 2014,
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Jack McKinney and Geri
Panyko were honored and
given plaques, with their
names engraved, to attach
to their trophy’s. The
dance floor was full most
of the time. The Band, led
by Antony Cervano, was
outstanding and played a
variety of music to please
everyone. The Chair for
the event, Vicki Pagano,
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of whether it is OK to use the courts is
what is happening on the golf course.
On a frosty morning, look for golfers. If
there are no golfers, there should be no
croquet players. The same rules apply to
us as to the golfers on frosty mornings.
Afternoon games are more enjoyable
anyway, because of the warmer weather.
See you on the courts!
Croquet Club
BY BERT DONLON
New Croquet Club officers for 2015
are Louisa Maglione, Jean Tollis, Sheila
Riggs, and Peggy Cloud. With our new
board, 2015 should be another outstanding
year.
Looking back on 2014, it certainly
was a great year for the Croquet Club.
Thanks to Louisa Maglione, Jim Miller,
Gwen Picanco, and Helen Cox for helping
making it all happen.
Our quarterly meetings celebrated
Saint Patrick’s Day, sports teams with hot
dogs and hamburgers, an Italian theme
with pizza and beer, and a potluck dinner.
Thanks to Sylvia Richlin and Joan Donlon
for these great events. There were also the
Ice Cream Socials for the groundsmen
and for all our club members. We do eat
a lot, don’t we?
Certainly one of the highlights of
the year was National and International
Croquet Champion Jim Turner returning
to our courts. Jim commented, “Sandy
and I had a great day with the SCCC. I
am so envious of your beautiful lawn and
gazebo. But, best of all is the community
of players in your club.”
Carolyn Miller was in charge of the
full-court six and nine wicket tournaments.
What a challenge to play on that big lawn!
Just a reminder not to play on the
courts if there is frost on them, as this
will damage the turf. A good indication
•••
SCR Senior Softball Club
BY DAVID CASTEN
Happy New Year from the SCRSSC!
What an appropriate time for residents
who want to start getting some exercise
and enjoy a game of senior softball at the
same time. By starting now, we will all
be in shape and ready for the start of our
baseball season in April.
In the spirit of the club’s purpose that
is to provide residents the opportunity
to play softball, we invite all who
may be interested to contact any club
representative who will be happy to
answer questions and help you get started.
This year’s softball club officers are:
President: Joe Hoban 899-5676
jmhoban@aol.com
Vice President: Jerry Jackson 7715599 jordan_jackson@comcast.net
Secretary: Ray Harrison 580-8574
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Treasurer: Tom Wehri 773-9768
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Any of the officers can provide 2015
application forms along with all of the
information about our club. In addition,
applications and informational flyers are
located in the Kiosk in the main lobby.
Join us at open winter practices which
are held at Veterans Park on Blue Oaks
@ 8:30 AM on Mondays and Wednesdays.
It is a great place to meet your neighbors,
have some fun, and prepare for opening
day in early April.
The softball club meets at 1:30 PM
on the 1st Wednesday of most months at
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•••
SCR He And She Golf
BY GERRIE GOHR
Here’s a great Nancy Carman action photo from one of our Playoff games last season.
It’s showing Barry Spier from Jim Bisenius’/Lenora Harrison’s team, with ball in the glove,
foot on first base and pitcher Keith Ivy helping umpire Joe Hoban call Joe DiSessa out. If
you go to the Softball Club section on our web site you can see the photo, just before this
one where Joe’s foot is about 6 inches from the base… a very close call.
I would like to thank and say goodbye to all my loyal readers, some having been
with me for all 15 years, and for putting up with my writings. The “BEAR”.
Warm wishes for a Happy and healthy
New Year! Now that the holidays are
behind us we can once again concentrate
on golf and fun. The Holiday Party was
a wonderful event and the perfect time
to share cheer with fellow golfers and
friends. If you missed the party this year,
try for next year.
When you see them, thank them for
their dedication to our club.
President - Jim Monahan; Vice
President - Janet Smith; Secretary - Evon
Steele; Treasurer - Jim Sherrard.
18 Hole Results-December 1, 2014 —
Closest to the Pin-HOLE #4
Lady: Suzie Everett 15’11”
Man: Bob Fredricks 13’7”
Team Play —
First Score-121
RT Taylor; Marge Donnelly; Bob/
Minell Fredricks
Second Score-125
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John Sullivan; Janet Smith; George
Irwin
Third Score-126
Ron/Nancy Gould; Sam Simpson/
Bev Simpson
9 Hole Results-December 1, 2014 —
Closest to the Pin
Lady: Francene Wentworth 21’3”
Man: John Desmond 15’91/2”
Dwight Rose: 16’3”
TEAM PLAY —
First Score-61
Barbara/Ed Clegg & Janet Morelli;
John Desmond
Second Score-62
Frankie Lee; Bob Schesser & Diane/
Ron Feist
Third Score-64
Marian Applegate & Duane Kreun;
Bea davis
Fourth Score-65
Darlene Reber / Dwight Rose &
Aud bair
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Sierra Pines Ladies Golf
BY BARBARA CLEGG
PHOTOS BY ARLENE LIZOTTE
Remember when you were a new
member of our illustrious Sierra Pines
Ladies Golf Club??? Membership
Chair Janie Monahan has renewed the
Welcome Coffee dedicated to getting our
new ladies to feel comfortable. She has
even apologized for our behavior when
we socialize with wine and snacks on the
Pines patio after meetings, which is most
commendable. I, however, relish rowdies
as they usually give me something juicy to
dish. But that’s just me… It is with arms
out that we welcome: Betty Blackford,
Here’s “Joyous” newsletter guru to the
SPLG stars.
completed by early spring. Temporary
Tees are in place and the TCWGC have
been able to golf and post scores to the
WGANC website. Handicaps are adjusted
for these forward Tees with rating and
slope at 64.2/106. Total yardage for the
Front Tees is 4176. The Birdie/Chip-In
awards and the Eclectic Tournament have
been postponed until a committee can
incorporate awards for the Front (Red)
Tee and the Forward (White) Tee.
New for 2015, the TCWGC will be
having a double rotation at Sierra Pines
on the 4th Wednesday of the month.
Our final tournament of the year
December 3rd, the Holly Jolly was rained
out. But we had the Holiday party on
December 11th, to celebrate all the
accomplishments of the year. Awards
were presented for the WGANC Award,
Birdie/Chip-In winnings, Eclectic awards.
The most coveted was the “Most Improved
Golfer of the Year”.
The Holiday luncheon chose fund
raising for the charity, “Assistance League
Of Greater Placer”. This organization
provides philanthropic programs
especially for women and children. This
is an all-volunteer organization, located
in Auburn.
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budget was over $61,000. At the end of
the year, and we are within 1% of the
total budget. So, you have to say that the
Council did an excellent job of handling
the financials of the Club.
When you wish your council members
a Happy New Year, be sure to thank them
for an excellent job in 2014!
This is my last report; John Quintel
and Darryl Anderson will be reporting
next year. I have enjoyed the reporting
over the last two years, but I will not miss
the deadlines. I hope you found them
interesting and educational. An so until
next time…
•••
Golden Niners
BY TOM MCCLELLAND
Top winner of the annual Turkey
Shoot was Sam Holsinger, a golfer new to
the Golden Niners. He won $15, enough
to buy a turkey if he desired. Sam fired a
net score of 29—seven under par. Five
shot a net of 33 and tied for second place.
They were Fred Pratt, Harry Bihler,
Phil Zeitman, Tom McClelland and Ed
Franklin. There were 65 players in the
Turkey Shoot. Total payout was $183 with
32 winning $4 or more.
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Timber Creek Men’s Golf Club
Barbara Clegg eavesdropping on Geri and Gail.
Becky Engels, Kay Gallagher, Christy
Dunn, Ann Smith, Shelia Long, Monica
Konkel, Gail Riddle, Jan Pilliard, Judith
Shively, Ginger Spadero, Frankie Lee
Schesser, and Jo Ann Gasquoine. BIG
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sent to Barbara Clegg, Publicity Chair.
Their previous lifestyles may be altered
to make them really popular among their
new peers. I can be bought!
The Holiday luncheon was great fun
as always and so nice to reminisce with
our super auxiliary members. All the loud
yelling and clapping that emanated from
Timbers Lodge was merely our
whipped up mob, proving that those
of us who are seldom seen on the practice
(whatever you call it) are always good
sports. We loudly and sincerely admire
(a.k.a. envy) the winners for their due
diligence. They are (drum roll, please):
Eclectic Play Winners in their respective
flights; First: 1. Kathy Fowler, 2. Gail
Raglen, 3. Patti Hood, 4. Ellen Thomas;
Second: 1. Pat
Madden, 2. Ann Carter, 3. Sharon
Young, 4. Darlene Flora; Third: 1. Betty
Smith, 2. Janie Monahan, 3. Diane Feist,
4. Marian Applegate; Fourth: 1. Marie
Levens, 2. Leah Benson, 3. Linda Ryan,
4. Janet Zeitman. Most Improved Player:
Suzie Everett and first place winners of
Putt for Points: Arlene Lizotte, Marian
Applegate, Lee Greene and Aud Bair. A
standing “O” for all who participated!!!
These ladies are dynamite and mostly
humble…
A word to the wise: be aware of the
rule “if you sign up, show up and if you
cannot play, a phone call to the Pines is all
that is needed to cancel”. Those in charge,
especially of the flighted events, change
into ugly if these standards are ignored.
Trust me on this… Consult the Courier
and Sun Senior News for the actual time,
dates, locations and events for this year,
until our booklets can be corrected. Here’s
to chip-ins, pars, birdies and holes-in-one
for 2015! Don’t disappoint me.
•••
Timber Creek Women’s Golf
BY DOLLY MANNING
The officers for the 2015 calendar year
have been elected. They are Captain, Lois
Habein, co-Captain, Marge Donnelly,
Secretary, Jahna Holmes, and Treasurer,
Johanna Anderson.
Lots of new things happening in
2015. First we have five new members.
They are Suzie Everett, Paula Hau, Rose
Maki, Gabrielle Self and Cheryl Simmons
and one returning member Cherrie Tom.
Next, it is official that the TCWGC’s
Front Tees have been voted and approved
into the Standing Rules. “The Club and
Handicap Championships will be divided
into two (2) Tee categories. One for the
Forward/Red Tees and one for the Front/
White Tees”. Jim Ferrin has started
permanent construction of the Front/
White Tees area. He plans to have these
BY DICK GILBERG
As we start the New Year, it is
appropriate that we review what we
accomplished last year. First and foremost,
we played golf. By the end of December
we will have posted over 14,000 rounds
of golf. We played in 16 tournaments not
counting the 12 CVS tournaments. A
small cadre of 31 tournament directors
organized and signed up more than 1,600
members for these tournaments under the
direction of Club Tournament Chairman
Ernie Bell with nary a complaint. A job
well done gentlemen! The Last Chance
was played under threatening skies by 114
of the hardiest golfers so there will be no
First Chance tournament this month. We
all deserve a rest!
The putting champion this year was
Bill Aaberg. The stroke-play champion
was Jack Anderson. Individual flight
champions were Julian Erickson and
Bob Baumann from the blue tees and
San Simpson and Don Ebaugh from the
gold tees. Jack also took the match-play
championship. Individual match play
flight champions were Leon Dean from
the blue tees and Don Carlson, Frank
Staszesky, and Jerry Lundblad from the
gold tees.
Membership started the year at 255
and during the year grew to 282 members.
As I write this, we currently have 254
members signed up for next year with two
more residents waiting to sign up in the
wings. That would give us 256 members
end the year. That will make this the year
since membership started dropping over
ten years ago that we have had a year-overyear growth, albeit by only one.
Budget wise, we managed an
administrative budget of $22,800. If you
add in the tournament fees, the total
Sam Holsinger won the
Niners Turkey Shoot.
Prize money is made as credits for
purchases at the pro shop or Timbers
Restaurant.
Individual winners for November
were Joe Lopez, $21; Joseph Whiteside,
$21; Dave Rose, $20; and Bill Ledoux, $19.
Lopez is known for his singing and will
often launch into a melody on his round.
The Niners maintain their own
handicaps for nine holes of golf. Handicaps
range from 1 to 25. The average is 14.
Seventeen have handicaps of twenty or
higher; twenty-four have ten or lower.
The club pays in two groups—early
and late. Winter starting times for the
Golden Niners are 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.
The club held its annual holiday breakfast
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Billiards Club
Golden Niners
BY DEREK TEGG
(cont’ from page 25)
The November Tournaments resulted
in 3 ties out of 4 matches. What this
portends for our prowess is anyone’s guess.
The November 25th Open tournament
was memorable for two notable featureswe had 4 Ladies entered for a 25% showing
-great! Also, Charlie Mitchell achieved the
ultimate wonder status. He ran all 8 balls
finishing with a cross-table bank of the 8
ball into the corner pocket. Outstanding!
at the Timbers on Dec. 17.
Ken Neal and Melanie Sherwood tied with Paul Vitton and
Charlie Mitchell (absent from photo).
Cribbage Group
BY MARIE LEVEN
Wil Widicus and Wally Cameron tied with Bob Wroblewski and
Gwen Picanco (absent from picture).
Singing Joe Lopez was big winner
for November.
Duffers and good golfers can join the
fun-loving group by applying at the Pines.
Dues are $35 a year. The Niners play every
Tuesday morning in team games, drawing
new partners each week.
•••
The Tournament Winners for
November were:November 4 - Men’s 9 Ball: Gary
Evans and Paul Garcia.
November 11 - Open 8 Ball: TIE. Ken
Neal and Melanie Sherwood.
Charlie Mitchell and Paul Vitton.
November 18 - Men’s 8 Ball: TIE.
Paul Garcia and Roy Stearns.
Don Cornwell and Norm Grabar.
November 25 - Open 8 Ball: TIE.
Wally Cameron and Wil Widicus.
Gwen Picanco and Bob Wroblewski.
The December 2014 Cribbage
tournament was won by Wayne Berger
who was only one point short of a perfect
five game score. Wayne also won high
hand of the day with a 24-point hand on
the last game of the day. That’s the way
to be a winner!
The Cribbage Group will be found
in the Card Room as opposed to their
former meeting place in the Fine Arts
room. Anyone wishing to play a few
games of Cribbage is invited to drop by
the Card Room at 1:00 PM on any Friday
afternoon. Tournament Day will continue
to be the first Friday of the month. Every
Friday players will compete to hold the
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for a 2 hour Introduction to Line Dancing.
Sign-in is at 12:45 p.m. Cost is: $3.00. Bill
Swayne will be the instructor. Join us for
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call Bill Swayne at 772-1156. This class is
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All Tuned Up meets every Thursday,
9-10:45 A.M., at Sierra Pines, Ponderosa
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Sons in Retirement Branch 98
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Grief Support Group
If you are suffering a loss, experiencing
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Cribbage Group
(cont’ from page 26)
last high hand of the day.
Instruction or a quick refresher course
will be provided if needed. “ Come on
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For additional information call Wayne
Berger 899-5582.
•••
SCR Bridge Club
BY BARBARA O’MALLEY
Harriet Ruderman’s beginning bridge
class was so successful that her students
have convinced her to offer Beginning
Bridge Part II. Beginning February 1, 2015
Harriet will begin a new series focusing
on bidding and play of the hand. As in
the past, she will review the basics when
needed and encourage players to try new
conventions. The fee for the new class will
be $20. This will include a short lecture
followed by actual play, every Wednesday
morning from 9:30 to ll:30 during the
months of February and March. Checks
should be made out to SCR Bridge Club.
Anyone may sign up for this class. Harriet
will be teaching free Beginning Bridge Part
I during the month of January. Anyone
interested is invited to drop in on the class
during January.
The annual combined social and fun
and friendly duplicate Holiday Pot Luck
was a huge success! Joan Donlon led a
committee comprised of the following:
Barbara O’Malley, Darle Strickland, Jean
Hawkins, Barbara Stearns, Sylvia Richlin,
and Anita Brittain. Close to 80 hungry
bridge players ate their way through
mountains of delicious home made food.
The walls of Sierra Pines swelled with
an atmosphere of friendship and cheer
as players of both groups became better
acquainted. Of course we all played
bridge because that is what bridge players
love to do!
It is January 1, 2015, a time for
resolutions. This writer resolves to play
more bridge and NEVER trump my
partner’s trick (again) — Happy New
Year!
•••
Mah Jongg Club
BY CAROL BACIGALUPI
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our Mah
Jongg players past, present and future!
The holidays are officially over as we
recover from New Year’s Eve however we
celebrated; many of us call it a night when
the ball drops in Times Square! The time
from Thanksgiving to now seems to have
flown by and we wish everyone happiness
and good health in 2015 as we look forward
to new adventures as well as diet season.
Please remember the order is due by
January 15 for our new 2015 cards; there
can’t be any exceptions to that cut-off date.
Bring your check made out to SCRMJC
to the cardroom during regular play on
Monday afternoon or Friday morning. The
cost is $8 for regular size and $9 for large;
please no cash! Also complete everything
on the sign-in table that’s required so when
Arline Tedeschi prepares the order there
won’t be any delays. Thank you all for
your cooperation.
We didn’t have a December luncheon
because of all the craziness of that
fun and very busy holiday season. But
check the sign-in table for our February
lunch details; we won’t miss another gettogether and our hostesses have promised
yummy food and a fun afternoon. And
a reminder to anyone who would like
info on Mah Jongg itself or how to join
us, please call our President Gerraldine
Evans at 774-1180. Can you think of
any other game where the hands played
change every year?
As busy as we all are, please think
about those who have started 2015
struggling with illnesses or recovering
from accidents. A visit or phone call may
interrupt their rest needed for recovery
but a card will always be appreciated, just
to let them know they’re not forgotten.
A little kindness goes a long way!
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Bunco
BY SHIRLEY SEGALE
Winners on November 24th —
Most Buncos: Diane Vargas
Most Games: Patty Malloy
Booby: Linda Solomon
Winners on December 8th —
Bunco Winners!
Most Buncos: Yoshi Polgar
Most Games: Geri Panyko
Booby: Jill Carmena
We want to give a special thank you
to our Officers and helpers for their
extra work, and keeping us together all
though the year, and giving us a very nice
Christmas Party!
Big thank you to: Jill Carmena, Diane
Vargas, Doris Maple, Nancy Gibson, Carol
Del Sarto, and me. Enjoy the Holidays,
and Happy New Year!
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Joyous Holiday Season
and a Bright and Happy
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Maidu Museum &
Historic Site — Jan/Feb Events
Location: 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive,
Roseville
916-774-5934 • maidumuseum@
roseville.ca.us
Museum Hours: Monday-Friday,
9:00am–4:00pm, Saturday, 9:00am1:00pm, 3rd Saturdays 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Guided Tours Saturdays at 10am. Selfguided tours on weekdays.
Admission Fees: $4.50 Adults, $4.00
Senior/Child, $16/Family of Four, $2.00
after 2pm, Tribal Members are Free
7pm. Light refreshments will be available.
FREE Event.
New Exhibits —
Exhibit Show Dates: January 17 –
April 13, 2015
“Indians, Irony, and Identity” curated
by artist Judith Lowry (Mountain Maidu,
Hammawi Band Pit River, and Washo).
This exhibit explores stereotypes of Native
Americans in general.
January 2015 Events —
Continuing Exhibits —
Night Out at the Museum: Please join
us Saturday, January 17, from 6:30pm8:30pm for a Night Out at the Museum,
part of the 3rd Saturday Art Walk.
Opening art reception for “Indians, Irony,
and Identity” curated by artist Judith
Lowry (Mountain Maidu, Hammawi Band
Pit River, and Washo). Featured speaker
Dr. Brian Baker (Bad River Chippewa),
is the Director of Native American
Studies at California State University,
Sacramento and is the curator of “The
Americana Indian: American Indians
in the American Imagination”. Museum
doors open at 6:30pm. Program starts at
“Fixing the Earth: NOW!”
Exhibit Show Dates: October 18,
2014 – January 31, 2015
“Fixing the Earth: NOW!” is an
art exhibition exploring the world
renewal ceremonies of the Hupa, Karuk,
Tolowa, Yurok, Wiyot, and Ts’nungwe
of northwest California. Today, Fix the
Earth is the descriptive term for the
northwest California annual and bi-annual
ceremonial practices during which the
natural world is remade. The primary
purpose of the rituals and ceremonies is to
remake, to repair, and reset the earth onto
its prop. This exhibition asks Native artists
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to consider how this age-old indigenous
spiritual practice inspires their art.
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February 2015 Events —
asset and did not require a special assessment
as rumored at the time.
The proposal to consider an expansion
of our restaurant was motivated by responses
to the Resident Survey held in April 2014.
The Board has initiated a work group to
evaluate this proposal. Based on a preliminary
re-design, the work group is aware that the
cost of such a project would most likely
require approval by a majority vote of the
residents. The work group has begun the
process of developing a detailed presentation,
which would put forth the pros and cons of
this project, and be offered for residents’
consideration later this year.
I would encourage my fellow residents,
who are interested in this proposal, to attend
the advertised meetings for this work group,
to read the meeting notes that appear on the
Resident Website, www.suncityresident.com,
and, most importantly, to withhold opinions
until all the accurate facts can be presented.
I am aware that the proposed Timbers
Restaurant expansion may not satisfy
everyone’s conception of what this amenity
should be, but until everyone has ALL THE
FACTS, please let us not play “Telegraph.”
By the way, I am not a golfer.
Marty Ross
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Day: On Saturday, February 7, 9am-4pm.
Free admission, free guided tours and free
children’s activities all day.
Night Out at the Museum: Please
join us for a very special Night Out at
the Museum on Saturday, February
21, from 6:30pm-8:30pm. The Maidu
Museum & Historic Site is celebrating
the 5th anniversary of its Grand Opening!
We will have an opening reception and
artists talk for “Let’s Fix Our World”,
a new exhibit from artist Charley Burns
and “Framescapes: Images from the
Construction of the Maidu Museum”,
the black and white photography of
Wayne Olts. Charley Burns is a Yurok
artist from the Humboldt County,
Klamath River area. Wayne Olts is an
inveterate photographer and a Professor
of Anthropology at Folsom Lake College.
Museum doors open at 6:30pm. Program
starts at 7pm. Light refreshments will be
available. FREE Event.
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SSN Gardening Corner — H i s t o r i c C a l i f o r n i a —
Keeping Plants Warm
BY GEORGE PORTER
Some of our frosty winter nights are cruel
when it comes to our plants that just do not
like cold nights. Those that shed their leaves
(deciduous plants) are asleep in winter and
are generally safe. Those well known to suffer
include lemons, some of the other citrus, Little
John Bottlebrush, and the succulents like ice
plant. Pelargoniums (Geraniums) also suffer
on cold nights.
Blankets, bath towels, and frost cloths sold
by the Garden Centers are one very effective
solution. Why? The moist earth below our
plants takes on a winter temperature that
is pretty much the average of temperatures
throughout the day. For example, if daytime
highs are 50 degrees and nighttime lows are 20,
then the soil is going to be around 35 – midway
between. And warmth from the soil rises up
when the air temperature is cooler which helps
to keep plants warm. Blankets and towels trap
this heat so it doesn’t ‘get away’.
Planting cold-sensitive plants next to your
house is another widely-used trick since the
heat from the home radiates outward to warm
the plants. Mobile patio plants are rolled up
against the house in winter – same idea.
Another surprisingly effective method of
‘saving’ our plants on cold winter nights is to
use the old style Christmas lights that years
ago we used to decorate almost everything
BY ALTON PRYOR
around the house and outside. Ace Hardware
sells these “old” [C9 hot and C7 warm] light
strands from late October right through the
end of the year and are not terribly expensive.
The C9 strands are available on-line from Ace
all year long. They ARE warm and they make
a difference.
What we do at our house is use remotes to
turn on the light strands from inside the house
whenever the temperatures are forecast to be
in the low 30’s or even the highest 20’s. For
colder nights, we use blankets and towels, in
addition to turning on the light strands.
The lights can remain in place until
warmer weather arrives. The blankets need
to be removed each day – which explains why
we use them only on the colder nights. Using
both is doing the best job you can do, short of
using fire/smoke pots or moving to Arizona!
George Porter directed the landscaping and
landscape maintenance work for over 20-years at the
Northgate Property Owners Association in Walnut
Creek, CA before moving to Sun City Roseville
(SCR) in 1999. At SCR, he has worked with various
staff specialists to provide the landscape designs and
upgrades to the Common Areas as well as a number
of Golf Course locations. At his SCR home, he grows
almost all of the plants used in his designs. His home
and garden have been featured on a number of local
home/garden tours.
Free Structured Walking Program
Placer Independent Resource Services
(PIRS), in partnership with the Arthritis
Foundation continues to provide The
Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease
Program for adults over 60 in Placer County.
PIRS will be providing this program from
Wed. January 21, 2015 through Wed. March
4, 2015 at the Recreation Park located at
123 Recreation Dr., Auburn, CA 95603.
The group will meet Monday, Wednesday
and Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 am for a
total of 18 sessions for this comprehensive
program. This is a free program to all senior
participants.
Walk With Ease is a structured walking
program that offers support, information and
tools to help participants develop successful
exercise routines. Individuals join others
in an eighteen session group series led by
a certified leader. During the program,
participants will learn proper stretching
and pain management techniques, as well
as build stamina and walking pace. The
program can even be modified to meet the
needs of individual participants so that each
person can develop an exercise routine that
fits their unique goals.
Pre-registration for The Arthritis
Foundation Walk With Ease Program is
necessary. Please let us know if special
accommodations are necessary. If you
are interested in attending, or for more
information, please contact Michele Irwin,
certified Walk With Ease Instructor, at Placer
Independent Resource Services (PIRS),
11768 Atwood Road, #29, Auburn, CA
95603. (530) 885-6100 ext. 12, TTD, (530)
885-0326, mirwin@pirs.org.
PIRS is a non-profit, independent living
Stagecoach Drivers and Their Whips
center. Our mission is to advocate, empower,
educate the community and provide services
for people with disabilities enabling them to
control their alternatives for independent
living.
The Arthritis Foundation is the
leading health organization addressing the
needs of some 46 million Americans living
with arthritis, the nation’s most common
cause of disability. Founded in 1948, with
headquarters in Atlanta, the Arthritis
Foundation has multiple service points
located throughout the country
and offers programs that
can decrease the pain and
disability associated
with arthritis.
Not everyone could manage a stagecoach.
The stagecoach driver was held in higher
esteem when on the summit of the Sierra than
was the millionaire statesman who might be
riding beside him.
While most stage drivers were sober, at
least while on duty, nearly all were fond of an
occasional “eye opener.” A good driver was
the captain of his craft. He was feared by his
timid passengers, awed by stable boys, and was
the trusty agent of his employer.
The seat next to the driver, weather
permitting, was the preferred seat of the men
passengers. But this was one seat that was
reserved, and it was not gotten by simply being
the first to hop on the left front wheel rim and
climbing into the box.
If the driver didn’t want the person who
took the seat there, he would firmly order
him down, and then enjoy the passenger’s
discomfiture for the next ten miles.
To sit in the driver’s seat, one proceeded
very much in the manner of securing an
appointment to a high office. He went to
the source of authority—above the driver
himself—to the superintendent and even to
the president of the company.
Charlie Parkhurst was one of the more
skillful stagecoach drivers, not only in
California, but throughout the west. He was
variously called “One-eyed” or “Cockeyed”
Charlie, because he had lost an eye when kicked
by a horse. For 20 years, he drove stagecoach
in California.
Twice Charlie was held up. The first time,
he was forced to throw down his strongbox
because he was unarmed. The second time,
he was prepared.
When a road agent ordered the stage to
stop and commanded Charlie to throw down
its strongbox, Parkhurst leveled a shotgun blast
into the chest of the outlaw, whipped his horses
into a full gallop, and left the bandit in the road.
One-eyed Charlie was known as one of
the toughest, roughest, and the most daring of
stagecoach drivers. Like most drivers, he was
proud of his skill in the extremely difficult job
as “whip.” Proper handling of the horses and
the great coaches was an art that required much
practice, experience, and not the least, courage.
Whips received high salaries for the times,
sometimes as much as $125 a month, plus
room and board.
“How in the world can you see your
way through this dust?” one passenger asked
Charlie.
“Smell it. Fact is,” Charlie replied, “I’ve
traveled over these mountains so often I can tell
where the road is by the sound of the wheels.
When they rattle, I’m on hard ground; when
they don’t rattle I gen’r’lly look over the side
to see where she’s agoing.”
Yet, little was really known about Charlie
Parkhurst before or after he came to California.
It wasn’t until his body was prepared for burial
that his true secret was discovered.
Charlotte “Charlie” Parkhurst was a
woman. One doctor claimed that at some point
in her life, she had been a mother.
Unknowingly, Parkhurst could claim a
national first. After voting on Election Day,
November 3, 1868, Charlie was probably the
first woman to cast a ballot in any election. It
wasn’t until 52 years later that the right to vote
was guaranteed to women by the nineteenth
amendment.
All stagecoach drivers, including Charlie,
considered their whips worth their weight in
gold. Drivers considered their whips a badge
of honor.
Some drivers would as soon be caught
without their pants as without their whips.
Many of the whips used by the stage drivers
were fine works of art, generally ornamented
with handcrafted silver ferules girdling a handle
made of hickory. Many of these whips are
prized museum pieces today.
Whips were never sold, loaned, borrowed,
or traded. In his book, “Stagecoach Days in
Santa Barbara County, Walker A. Tompkins
wrote, “Whips were considered a part of the
driver, who kept the lashes well-oiled and as
pliable as “a snake in the sun.”
Most stagecoach whips had buckskin
lashes, usually from 11 to 12 feet in length,
attached to a five-foot hickory shaft. The lashes
were 10 feet too short to reach the lead team,
which was controlled by reining.
Some rare drivers did carry a “six-horse
whip” with a 22-foot lash, but these were
mainly for circus and rodeo appearances, and
considered too unwieldy for practical use.
The driver took his whip with him when
off duty, and always hung it up. He never
rested it in a corner for fear of warping the
stock. Neither did he wrap the lash around the
handle for fear of curling the thongs.
Stagecoach drivers were scornful of the
way they were depicted in the movies. The topgrade stagecoach drivers used cracking of the
whip sparingly. These drivers were concerned
that the “pistol-shot” sounds made by the whips
would only startle their passengers out of their
naps or, worse yet, spook their teams.
Roads had to be built at public expense
before stagecoaches were given a route. Some
were little more than ox-cart tracks linking the
various ranchos. Even the El Camino Real,
the storied “King’s Highway”, was little more
than a foot trail.
A tale is told about stage driver Whispering
George Cooper. He got his name because of
his loud bellow, which was said could be heard
for miles, even against a wind, while he pushed
his team up a treacherous pass.
At one point, Whispering George
needed to repair a broken single tree that had
developed a bad split. He scoured the stage
for a bit of rope or a scrap of baling wire, to
make the repair.
At that moment, a rattlesnake slithering
across the road in front of them spooked his
team.
George killed the snake, which measured
five feet or more in length. A passenger
commented how much the snake resembled
a rope.
“By gawd, that’s what I’ll use it for!”
exclaimed George. He wrapped the dead
snake around the single tree and knotted it
into place. It worked, holding the damaged
single tree together until it reached a relay
station.
The term “stagecoach” came about in
medieval Europe, when public coach travel
was the only way one could get from one point
to another without walking.
Trips were generally made in easy stages
because of bad roads and the lack of overnight
lodgings along the way. Hence, the term
“stage” coach.
Alton Pryor is a SCR resident and has been a
writer for magazines, newspapers, and wire services
for more than 50 years. Readers who are interested
in his books can request a catalog by emailing the
author at stagecoach@surewest.net. His books
can be seen at www.stagecoachpublishing.com.
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Observations on Walking
BY MARTIN GREEN
The philospher Nietzsche said that, “all
truly great thoughts are conceived by walking”,
and Thomas Jefferson said walking is the
best possible exercise. I don’t know if I’ve
had any great thoughts but I’ve done a lot of
walking in my life and think I’m the better for
it. I’m also happy to know I was getting good
exercise. Why am I thinking about walking at
this time? Readers my recall that I recently
had hip replacement surgery. For about six
weeks after the surgery, I had to use a walker
to get about. This experience started me
thinking about walking in general and about
my walking in particular.
Going way back to when I was a teen-ager
in high school (and dinosaurs roamed the
earth), I’d walk almost every weekend from our
tenement in the South Bronx to Crotona Park,
which was the center of handball activity in the
South Bronx. How did I know this? I really
don’t know, probably by the same mysterious
process by which we knew it was the marbles
season or the skelly season.
The walk was about 20 blocks, or a mile.
I’d start after breakfast and walk under the
subway, which at that point, was an elevated
from the Simpson Street station (we lived on
Simpson Street) to Freeman Street. Along
the way I’d pass a number of the small
retail businesses that were frequent then; I
can’t remember exactly what they were but
I imagine possibly a tailor, a watchmaker, a
radio repair, etc. At Freeman Street, I left
the train and walked through a neighborhood
of tenements whose occupants, including my
mother’s mother, were Hungarians, then up a
slight hill and past a laundry, and then I came
to the park. Long before this, when my sister
and I were toddlers, we lived in the Hungarian
neighborhood and my father would take us
to Crotona Park. We’d go up to what then
seemed like a mountain on top of which was
“our rock.” We’d also go sledding in winter
down this mountain, being careful not to go
too fast or we’d go into the lake at the middle
of the park.
Once I entered the park, I’d go past the
“lower” handball courts, which were for casual
players, then I’d go up some steps which led
to the “real” handball courts where the “real”
players played. This was my territory and
there was my “gang,” Bert Heiko, my usual
partner, Irving Eisenberg, Howie Schultz (a
high school senior) and a few others. There
were also the money players who played on the
front courts. We’d alternate between playing
ourselves and watching the money games,
which spectators lined the court to watch. Most
of these spectators were betting on the games.
Sometime during the day, I’d leave the
park to have lunch at a nearby deli, two hot
dogs and a soda, for a quarter. Then back to
the courts, where I’d stay until five or so, then
I’d walk back, tired and thirsty, stopping at a
candy store at the edge of the park for a malted
(not a milk shake), in a silver container which
filled up at least three glasses. Then came the
walk back home. I remember these walks with
fondness. It was, in my recollection anyway,
always sunny, the air was mild, it was satisfying
to see the same stores. Going to the park, I
had a feeling of anticipation, returning I had
a pleasant tiredness, especially pleasant after
those three malted glasses.
The next walks I remember were a far
cry from Crotona Park. After college, I went
into the Army (Korea) and spent almost two
years in Europe. On my first leave, courtesy
of MATS (Military Air Transport), I went
to London. I’d read a lot of English novels
(and mysteries) so I felt at home in London,
which is a great walking city, and I enjoyed
just setting out with no particular destination,
and coming across such places as Baker Street
(Sherlock Holmes), Drury Lane (the muffin
man), Oxford Street, the Strand, Piccadilly
Circus, Trafalgar Square, etc. I liked finding
book stores, including Hatchett’s I think that’s
correct) the world’s largest, which had many
inexpensive Penguin English novels.
On my last leave, I again went to London,
then from there, again courtesy of MATS, to
Paris. I, of course, could not leave Europe
without visiting Paris at least once. Paris is
an even better walking city than London. For
one thing, it is flat and the streets are wide.
The things that, as a one-time and possibly
only-time tourist, you want to see are easily
accessible. And Paris has outdoor cafes. If at
any time while walking you want to take a break,
you just go to the nearest outdoor café, order a
drink and watch the passing crowd for as long
as you like. Needless to say, I walked up and
down Paris’s main street, the Champs Elysees,
from the Arc de Triomphe to the Tulleries. I
spent part of one afternoon walking to the
Luxemburg Gardens, obtained a chair (there
was a modest charge) and watched French
children at play, old gentlemen on benches and,
of course, chic young ladies strolling through.
I remember also that I decided to walk along
the Seine one day, browsing at the book stalls,
pausing to watch artists at work and observing
many people fishing.
I’ll mention only one more city and that’s
Rome. In both London and Paris, in addition
to my walks, I got around by subway, the Tube
in London and the Metro in Paris. I saw busses
in Rome but had no idea how to use them, so
spent all my time in Rome walking. I was in my
twenties then so I could do this. Once again,
I went to all of the well-known tourist sights,
the Forum, the Spanish Steps, Saint Peter’s,
etc. I also observed the street scenes.
I knew that once I started writing about
my walking history I’d run out of space so this
will have to be continued next month. I’ll just
conclude by saying that walking around those
European cities in my younger days was a great
experience and I’m glad I was able to do it.
Little did I know then that I’d be like those old
men in the Luxemburg Gardens, using a cane
to hobble about and looking back wistfully on
the time when I felt I could walk miles at a time.
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Repair Specialist. 916-764-1757.
State Contractors License #677808.
www.qualityfirstwindowrepair.com
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EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL:
Finish carpentry, cabinetry, trim,
moulding, fence restoration, painting
and more. Call Bob 916-505-7674.
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MEN’S BARBER SERVICES, in-home.
Tom Gonzales, licensed barber and SCR
resident. For appointment: 771-3921.
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ALTERATIONS BY BETH. Sun City
resident who has been sewing over
40 years, and experienced in tailoring
and making clothes. References. 916667-6188.
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HANDYMAN SERVICES: Fully licensed and insured general contractor.
New construction, remodels, additions,
general maintenance & repair. License
#590616. Call Greg 916-879-1995.
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S U P R E M E C L E A N : We e k l y ,
biweekly, monthly, move out/move
in cleanings. Licensed. Insured.
Bonded. Call 916-642-2842 or email
supremeclean4u@gmail.com.
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HEALTHY FEET PLUS: RN specializing in in-home foot care and health
coaching for diabetics and those with
problem feet, difficult nails and calluses. Call Debbie at 916-698-3176.
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GARY’S SPRINKLER REPAIR: Lic#
869624. Valves replaced, drip systems
checked, timers, broken pipes. 916223-3706.
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CUSTOM TILE WORK, Kitchen/Bath
remodel. Local Woodcreek Licensed
Tile contractor, 30-Yrs. Exp. Call 916768-8453 Wesley.
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HARDWOOD/LAMINATE. $600
for a 10’x12’ room. Over 50 colors.
Good references. Randy 916-847-4357.
Lic#852123.
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COMP-SOLVE COMPUTERS:
Home computer service with a personal touch. Senior citizen discounts!
Free pickup, delivery. Your personal
A+ certified computer tech is Steve.
www.comp-solve.com, (916) 435-4293.
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FENCE REPAIR, PAINTING &
Power Washing: Reasonable, many
Sun City references. Please call Josh
at 916-307-8430.
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TURN YOUR UNWANTED items
into cash! I’ll sell them on ebay for you.
Antiques, collectibles and more. I can
also buy your items. Call George 916768-4694.
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AFFORDABLE COMPUTER HELP.
Computer help in your Home. 15%
SENIOR DISCOUNT! Speed Up your
Computer! Viruses, Bugs, Spyware,
Malware, Adware, Tracking Cookies,
Trojans & Internet Popups removed.
New PC setup, Wireless, High Speed
Internet, Tune-ups, Upgrades, System
Restores, New installation, Customized
PC Training in your HOME, or general
PC HELP. PO Box 981, Lincoln, CA
95648. Reg #85117. Call Jerry at 916663-4500.
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“TOYS FOR TOTS BRIGADE”.
Musters at Thunder Valley Casino. First
Monday 1000 hours. Join us and show
your support. Gunner Joe at yahoo.com.
WANTED: BUYING OLD COINS, pay
We will buy your first breakfast.
cash, free appraisals, discreet, I pay more!
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Private collector, SC resident. Call Jerry
ROSEVILLE GENEALOGICAL Society
772-4268.
will meet at Maidu Senior Center, 1550
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Maidu
Dr., Roseville. Meeting 1-3 pm.
WANTED: RECORDS. 1950’s and 60’s:
James (Jim) M. Baker, PhD. CG will
jazz, blues, rock, classical, etc. Buying
come on January 13, 2015. He will be
small and large collections: LP’s, 45’s and
talking on “ Fining the Un-Findable”.
78’s. Also looking for reel-to-reel tapes
Everyone welcome. More information
(all types) and music memorabilia. Call
please call Gerry Sawyer at 916-624-0373.
530-273-8490.
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: 3rd
FOR SALE: BRAND NEW traditional
Thursday 6:30-8:00PM, Timbers Lodge Queen bed room set (head & foot board,
Aspen Room, facilitated by Alzheimer’s
chest & night stand); (4) swivel bar stools;
Association.
two (8) foot Bernehart couches; like new
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52” square coffee table; various rugs,
pictures and miscellaneous décor items.
ROSEVILLE ELKS BINGO! 3000
No reasonable offer refused. Call 916Brady Lane, Roseville. First Tuesday of
626-9391 for details.
the month! Spaghetti dinner starting at
5:30 pm, $8. Stay for BINGO starting at
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7pm. Open to the public. All cash prizes!
FOR SALE: TWIN BEDS sold sepaAll proceeds benefit our Veterans. For
rately for $200 or pair for $350. Each bed
more info: 916-783-4515.
includes matching sheets, pillow cases,
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pillows, blankets, electric blankets, bed
skirts, coverlets of designer quality. Plus
ANSWER THE CALL TO HELP
brass headboards, bed frames, and decoFIGHT CANCER. Help by donatrative pillow. All in excellent condition.
ing gently used furniture, clothing and
Call 916-782-2082.
household items. Volunteers are needed
to pick up and deliver your donations to
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the American Cancer Society’s Discover
Shop in Roseville. Call 771-5267 for more
ANNOUNCEMENTS
info.
“YE OLDE WEST PARK PLAYERS”
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from the Del Webb Club at West Park,
Roseville, is seeking actors/actresses for
THE ROSEVILLE CHAPTER NO 9 Of
our little Drama Club. No experience
The Widowed Persons Association hosts
necessary! We are currently auditioning
a general information and meeting the
for a spring performance to be held
second Friday of each month at Woodat the Club. We have a lot of fun and
creek Country Club off Hwy 65 between
would love to have you join us. For
Blue Oaks Blvd and Pleasant Grove Blvd.
more information, please contact Helen
5880 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd in Roseville.
Warren at 916-768-0122.
Information: 916 990-9751.
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