LoomisLoomis LionsLions ClubClub Vol.8-No.11 P.O. Box 833, Loomis, CA 95650 U.S.A. May, 2014 Serving the Needs of the Community and Beyond since 1953 President, Henry Schneider, MJF LION GARY DOUPNIK CALLED AWAY - LOOMIS LIONS MOURN LOSS Lion Gary was featured last month in the Bud Nobili column, The NEWSLETTER Interview. He was cited for his athletics, skills in accounting, his CONTENTS business acumen, philanthropy, and his long community service Athlete, family man, business leader, Gary Doupnik P.1 Gary Doupnik philanthropist, and Lions member, Gary Dean Doupnik died on 3 April surrounded Important Events by family and friends. He was 79. Town Manager Gary, sponsored by Lion Gerry Nash, became a Lions member on 1 June, 2007. P.2 Singer Interview Lion Gary, born and raised in Kansas, P.3 Singer, Continued completed his studies in accounting while earning a reputation as a Kansas State Club’s Interests College high hurdles track star. He married fellow college student Betty Taylor Cheap States in 1956. After a few years in Kansas, they Birthdays in May moved to California in the early 1960s and settled in Loomis in 1976. They raised a P.4 Exercise And Coffee daughter and 3 sons. They had 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Club Trappings Gary located a modular home manufacturer for sale in Loomis in the 1970s and invested his money there. The business, under Gary’s leadership, shifted from One Shot - One Life modular homes to constructing portable classrooms. During the 1980s and 1990s, Fisher House the Doupnik operation employed about 150 people and produced 300 classrooms a year. His records show that his company placed more than 20,000 classrooms P.5 Scout Troop 12 on school grounds throughout Northern California and elsewhere. One example of Lion Gary’s generosity was his annual involvement in the area’s Del Oro Guests ‘Christmas Basket’ program. This was a special project designed by him to which White Cane Day he committed his cavernous factory buildings and hosted the delivery of donated Christmas gift boxes. Behind his demonstrated good will was his ability to rally the P.6 Loomis History community to help him support the nearly 400 needy families at Christmas. Editor’s Desk The Loomis Lions Club members set up a club display booth during the reception following church services on 9 April. They also remembered him during their 15 April Keycard Data meeting in which the club bell was tapped gently during the club standing in silence.

IMPORTANT COMING EVENTS Three important events and dates which Loomis members should remember and attend if possible are these:

May 9-11, San Ramon, Dist. Convention June 17, Loomis, Installation of Officers Club President Henry Schneider at booth Lion Gary’s vest on display July 4-6, Toronto, Can, LCI Convention

TOWN MANAGER SEEKS ADDITIONAL SEWER SYSTEM TO Construction of new buildings require ALLOW FOR NEW COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEEDS expanded sewer line says manager

Loomis town manager, Rick Angelocci, Vineyard and Winery. He spoke on what Interstate 80 on one side and two new attended the club’s second meeting of the he envisioned as important goals for the shopping centers nearby, including Wal- month on 15 April at the Secret Ravine community. mart and Target. He addressed the He identified a second commercial economy and announced acreage on Horseshoe Bar Road called the town has been Turtle Island that has drawn strong operating in the black for investor interest as a tourist attraction. several years and would Manager Angelocci pointed to the remain solvent in the need for a new sewer line to serve the foreseeable future. needs of the several commercial He noted that most properties and the construction of new towns and cities in residences across the community, as well. California and elsewhere “The town can’t build another were deeply in debt and he business or residence until we have was proud that Loomis had enlarged our sewer system, Manager stayed within its several Angelocci said. budgets. Rick Angelocci was invited to speak He described prime to the club by President Henry Schneider. acreage in the community as approved for com- Rick Angelocci mercial needs and had the

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Born and raised in England, Lion Malcolm Singer retired many times before meeting his future wife Lion Valeria on an ‘Outback’’ tour of Australia - Today they are active members in the club

Upon meeting Malcolm Singer, one might Commander-in-Chief Far East Air Force. Director. He held this position for 3 years wonder where his loyalties lie. He speaks After returning from the Far East he was and was then persuaded by his clients to with a definite English accent, regularly send on a NATO posting on the island of start his own business, a marketing and travels to England, proudly wears the UNST, just south of the Arctic Circle. communications Company. The com- American Flag on his vest and sings God During the summer it never got dark and pany wrote numerous articles on ‘high Bless America with the rest of the Loomis in the winter it was just plain miserable. tech’ subjects, which appeared in Lions at meetings. Truth is, his English While theoretically in the UK he spent a National and International newspapers roots are deep and he is still paid by the lot of time in the Persian Gulf working in and technical publications. They Queen but loves living in America and Dubai, Sharjah, and Masirah. His last produced material for use not only in formally became an American Citizen in overseas tour was on the island of Malta Europe but also in the USA and they 2009. with his new wife. His final 6 years in the worked in many languages. Malcolm was born in London but the military were spent writing technical He acquired a small consumer family moved to Surrey in 1940 to avoid manuals for the Air Force, working with agency in the 1990s where he produced being bombed by German Airplanes civilian contractors. He claims this was editorial and advertising material for a during WWII. This maneuver didn’t work pure gravy because he didn’t even have variety of publications, including Vogue as the German ‘planes fleeing from the to wear his uniform to work. and Vanity Faire Magazines. In 1999, Spitfires dumped their bombs over their On retiring after 22 years Malcolm after Andrea’s death, he shut down the new house, so they moved again to the business and entered into retirement for small country town of Reigate, which is the second time. located about 20 miles south of London. But the rocking chair was not to be. The population was about 40,000 and An old client from the United States asked the town dated back to the early 1600’s. him to help them with a “Special Project”. It even had the remains of a medieval He would have to go on a world tour to castle. Malcolm spent his youth here and interview agencies, with a view to them attended the Reigate Grammar School, handling PR for the client in that country. which was founded in 1668 and still exists This was no around the world in 80 days today. The school was for boys only and event. It turned out to be a whistle stop students attended from the age of 12 to tour that circled the globe in only 8 days. 18. At age 16 and 18 there were He claims he slept for three straight days examinations, which, if passed, qualified to make up for the time changes he made the students for attendance at a during the tour. University. Shortly after, another American It was common practice for graduates Company, located in Boston, wanted his to join the Army where they were services. He claims they offered his so frequently commissioned but Malcolm much money that he couldn’t pass on the was bored with education and didn’t fancy deal. His task was to advise on setting up being a foot soldier, so he left school early Malcolm the client’s European operation. He had and enlisted in the royal Air Force. (He a 1-year contract but, after only 6 months thought the Air Force Uniforms were held the rank of Chief Technician and was of frustration over the direction the client classy and would assure plenty of dates at the top of the promotion ladder. He was was taking, he resigned and bought a for a handsome airman). While he was told that if he stayed in the Air Force he Jaguar! He says that the company qualified to train as a commissioned would be put forward for Commissioning eventually lost well over a million dollars officer he chose instead to enter a as an Officer and he would be required as a result of not following his suggestions. technical field where his interests were. to serve for either another 7 or 15 years. Tired of the demands on his time, he This proved to be a wise career choice Because of his now growing family, retired for the third time and decided to for him as he ended his working life as a Malcolm chose to call it quits instead and return to Australia. On his second or third Fellow of the Institute of Engineers and he retired at age 40. trip “down under” he decided to take a Technicians, a Fellow of the Institute of In 1966, while on leave in England, tour up to Alice Springs. The tour bus only Scientific and Technical Communicators, Malcolm was fortunate to meet an had 16 people on it and they all got to and a Member of the Chartered Institute attractive lady who was a friend of a know each other pretty well during the trip. of Public Relations. family member, and this soon blossomed One passenger, Valeria, was visiting For many years his Air Force into a serious romance. It was a long from Roseville, California and the two specialty was installing and com– distance courtship and Malcolm and struck up a friendship. Val had recently missioning landing and navigation aids. Andrea would become husband and wife retired from the California State Dental He said he actually traveled to every in 1967. The marriage produced 2 sons Board and the two kept in touch after the County in England during his first years who still reside in England with their wives vacation. They hit it off so well that in the service. He was in Australia for 3 and they each have 2 children. Malcolm Malcolm made a decision to check out years, attached to the Royal Australian and Andrea enjoyed 31 years together what living in the US would be like. He Air Force, and spent another 3 years in until, in 1998, she passed away after a fell in love with Valeria and the California the Far East where his work took him to very sudden bout with cancer. way of life and they were married in 2004. Singapore, Malaysia, Borneo, and Hong Malcolm’s retirement from the service The Singer home is located in Lincoln, Kong and frequently to the Maldives was short lived as he immediately started California and both Malcolm and Valeria Islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean. working at a PR company for major are active members of the Loomis Lions He never knew where he would be next electrical firms in England. He worked his Club. Word is, Val wanted to join to see and somewhere along the way he picked way up to Executive Director then, after what was so much fun at those two up a Commendation from the 6 years, he joined another firm as PR Continued at Malcolm on Page 3

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Malcolm from Page 2 CLUB’S PAST INTERESTS MIGHT NEED SOME RECONSIDERING Tuesday luncheon meetings he was always talking about. The Club was Soap Box Derby, Creation of a Leos Club, Park Lighting, Prison Visitation delighted to have her as a member as Lions club programs of the the California Highway the lighting for the park she does a great job of keeping Malcolm past are mentioned here Patrol? pavilion on King Road. out of trouble and on task. Both of them for discussion purposes. In April, 2012, the The club’s help, through have proved to be reliable and The first is the All-American newsletter mentioned on Lion Bud Nobili, has been responsible Lions who give freely of their Soap Box Derby generally its page 1 the possible refused in past years. time to service projects. scheduled for May. formation of a Leos club Perhaps the park The year 2009 marked a major In the recent past, the from within a local Charter officials would be receptive milestone for Malcolm and the Lions Club club’s Derby car has been School. more today. celebrated his formal swearing in as an managed by Lion Russ The April article Last of the yet to be American Citizen. He proudly wears the Kelley and supported by mentioned the club’s board accomplished projects are American Flag on his Lions vest but he Lions Tom Ward, Malcolm considered supporting a the club’s several attempts still has that unmistakable “Brit” accent. Singer, Dave Lucey, and new club. Nothing was to visit the Folsom Project Serving as Club Treasurer for the others. found in the later news- for the Visually Impaired. past 4 years, Malcolm has done a Some members are letters to show progress in Chaired by Lion Jack remarkable job of keeping the club wondering if the club’s car this matter. Morris, this visitation inside finances in line. His only complaint is is ready to face the always A third project con- the walls of Folsom Prison when the Tail Twister wants all fines paid competitive racers of the sidered important by the can still be done. in pennies and small change. He loves Placer County Sheriff and board for several years is it when the bedpan that is used for collecting fines is turned in with paper Gerogia comes to mind . . . only. Malcolm devotes a great deal of time to the Lions Club and he does this WHY NOT MOVE TO A CHEAP STATE ASKS KIPLINGER? while serving in leadership positions with Avoid California taxation by selecting a retiree-friendly environment other volunteer organizations in the area. He is in several veterans organ- The majority of Loomis Lions Club Alaska may be the retirement paradise izations and is currently serving as members are retired and face their golden you’ve been looking for.” President of the Lincoln Hills Veterans years living on past savings and fixed Wait a minute! What about cost of Group. This is an honor that has never pensions. Like retirees everywhere, living in Alaska? Before moving the before been afforded to a Veteran of these members must adjust their day-to- family North to save on tax money, is it another country. He told me that he day budgets while dealing with their fixed possible you lose the tax money saved doesn’t mind imposing a little of his incomes and facing inflationary costs of through elevated expenses for such English heritage when he describes this living and increasing taxes. things as food and housing? Let’s position. The members tell him he is not The Loomis club is located in central compare Loomis with living in Anchorage President, but ‘King’. California, a state known for its high Alaska according to CNNmoney. Here’s to you Malcolm; “Long Live taxation on income, property, gasoline, The CNN calculator reported that the King.” and added charges for such essentials according to three required living as driver’s licenses and other government expenses, Anchorage costs 13% more services. For some members, moving than living in Loomis. The actual cost out of California to escape the tax burden differences included groceries 8%, is occasionally the topic of discussion. housing 16%, and healthcare 27%. For The question that follows discussion some unknown reason Utilities were 13% Birthdays on moving frequently ends with the lower in Anchorage than Loomis. May shoulder shrugs because of the lack of Many retirees avoid anything linked tax knowledge among some members. to ice and snow and want warmer climes. The months of May always finds the world Kurtis Droge constructed an analysis Georgia might fit the bill for its hospitality, a busy and changing place. Too many on taxes for Kiplinger that appeared in the warm temperatures, and . . . Its tax breaks. events to note here, of course, but do see Wall Street Cheat Sheet in September According to analyst Droge sales tax these few worth recalling. 2013. He named the eight best states for rates in Georgia are mandated at 4 Golda Meir, one of the founders of retirees with fixed incomes. The reader percent. Some municipalities do add Israel, was born. Born that month, as well, is correct if he assumed California was slightly more to that figure. Property tax was Karl Marx of Russia. Loomis Lion not among his top eight. rates are low. Perhaps the biggest draw Vicky Morris joined the world that month. Droge listed his states by number as is the state’s massive exemption on The Hindenburg airship exploded and the best states in which to live relative to income tax for retirees, which figures to the British passenger ship Lusitania was taxation. They are first, Alaska, then be $65,000 per person, or twice that for torpedoed by a German submarine. Wyoming, followed by Georgia, Arizona, a couple. All of these are reasons why May of 1893 experienced the great Mississippi, Delaware, Nevada, and members thinking about moving because Wall Street crash driving many investors number 8, Louisiana. of California taxation, would see Georgia into poverty and others to suicide. In his words: “Alaska has no state- as a solid choice. Lions Bov Christiansen and Bud Nobil imposed income or sales taxes. You What does CNNmoney say about had their backsides spanked and handed heard that right, folks: No income taxes living in Atlanta Georgia? When to their mothers this month. and no sales taxes are levied by the state. averaging the price differences in Atlanta Columbus sailed his three vessels There are some small local sales tax fees with Loomis, along with warm sunshine across an unknown sea for the first time averaging less than 2 percent and a and generous tax breaks, everything and discovered the island of Jamaica. property tax that, conveniently, the first costs less by as much as 16%. Here are Much later two railroads were connected $150,000 of value is exempt for all the 5 differences CNN used in their at Promontory Point, Utah linking east homeowners above a certain age. If calculations: groceries 12% less, housing with west on rails. you’re looking for the best deal 34%, utilities 19%, transportation 8%, and America declared war on Mexico in for your money and you don’t mind health care 5% less. May 1846 when Mexican soldiers crossed putting up with a little ice and snow, The Georgia Peach never looked so into Texas at the Rio Grande. good. 3 LoomisLoomis LionsLions ClubClub Vol.8-No.11 P.O. Box 833, Loomis, CA 95650 U.S.A. May, 2014 Serving the Needs of the Community and Beyond since 1953 President, Henry Schneider, MJF

Exercise, hard coffee, and fine wines, keeps the mind young, BRASS BELL, WOOD GAVEL, AND fights dementia, and even sweeps clean the bone marrow WALL BANNER SPECIAL IMPORT Loomis Lion members commit to coffee and wine - exercise considered There are 3 special displays that all Lions Clubs hold dear and guard against loss. Part of a good day’s health regimen is The brass bell with its engravings thirty minutes of exercise. Another note important dates and sponsoring important part should be including two clubs. grown-up beverages with the daily intake The gavel, handed down from many of food. Most would say, “Yeah, I know! club presidents, is used to clang the bell It’s water, right?” Most certainly water, and open and close meetings. and lots of it, is always a part of the The wall banner goes where ever the regimen. The two that RealAge.com cites club gathers, conducts meetings, and at for adults as beneficial in many ways are special events. regular coffee and wine. Morning regular coffee for many All three make up the club’s trappings The wine part of the health effort members is already a lifetime of and its identity. is no surprise to Loomis Lions members. enjoyment. Decafinated coffee does not Occasionally visiting members make They enjoy fine wines at their meetings, provide these benefits. Both adult off with neighboring club’s bells requiring during special events, and at their bi- beverages seem to contain ingredients losing members to do visitations for return annual crab feeds. It wasn’t always so, that could help ward off dementia. Animal of their property. some remember, until Secret Ravine studies show that something in coffee According to Article V, titled: Inter- Vineyard and Winery opened their winery may help trigger the release of a special club Activities in District 4-c5’s handbook to Lions as one of their two club houses. growth factor that recruits cells from bone on bylaws, ‘borrowing’ is acceptable These two adult beverages, one marrow to help sweep out deposits practice as long as the affected clubs to wake up with in the morning and the known to cause Alzheimer's symptoms. follow Rules 1 through 8 . other to help relax in the evening, may The polyphenols in red wine may have Loomis is believed to hold the keep the mind young. According to similar benefits. The substances in District’s record for the most club bells research, these two beverages, when coffee and wine may also help strengthen borrowed in one month’s time. They held enjoyed in moderation, tend to delay or the brain thus warding off the effects of a special one day program in which the 3 prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's plaques. clubs received their bells together.

ONE SHOT, ONE LIFE LIONS INITIATIVE NEARS LOOMIS LIONS SALUTE FISHER FAMILY FOR GOAL OF ONE MILLION VACCINATIONS THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF VETERANS Rubeola was once life threatening in much of Europe and Loomis Lions members are known for their volunteerism and North America. A simple vaccine nearly stamped it out for the services to the community and beyond. They recognize need lucky millions with access to doctors and hospitals. Like and they move quickly to satisfy needs when they are diabetes with its many associated health problems, Rubeola uncovered. They also appreciate good will and service in other too, has its terrible spinoffs including pneumonia, encephalitis, organizations and one of these organizations is the Fisher miscarriages, and low birth-weight in babies. House Foundation. Rubeola, otherwise known as measles, is highly conta- Fisher House Foundation is a network of comfort homes gious. It is a respiratory disease caused by a virus. It can where military families stay at no cost while loved ones receive infect persons who chance on it by touching stair railings, door treatments. The homes are located at major U.S. military and knobs, and hand towels; it remains an active virus for up to two VA medical centers nationwide and close to the medical centers hours. and hospitals they serve. Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, Measles virus lives in the mucus in the noses and with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common throats of infected persons. Should measles victims sneeze kitchen, laundry facilities, dining and living rooms. There is or cough in close quarters with persons not vaccinated, their never a family fee for these lodgings. spray of droplets quickly spread measles virus. The observ- The Foundation also operates the Hero Miles Program able first signs of measles appear within two weeks of being using donated frequent flyer miles and hotel points to bring infected. family members to the bedside of injured service members. It Measles remains a common disease in many coun- also manages a grant program to support other military tries throughout the world, including some developed nations charities and scholarship funds for affected children of the in Europe and Asia. While the rubeola disease is almost gone military. in the United States, measles still kills nearly 200,000 people Where do the necessary millions each year globally. of dollars come from to make all To counter and help these Foundation-related projects eradicate measles, Lions possible? Clubs International Founda- Fisher House was the dream tion (LCIF) established the and design of builder and philan- One Shot, One Life: Lions thropist Zachary Fisher and his wife Measles Initiative. The Elizabeth. The first Fisher House LCIF announced that this opened in Bethesda, Maryland in year’s 30-day challenge to June 1990. The program now Zachary and Elizabeth raise US$1 million for 1 mil- consists of more than 60 houses lion measles vaccinations is located near veteran Affairs hospitals and military installations about to be reached thanks across the country and in Europe. From these locations, Fisher to the family of Abhey and House serves more than 19,000 military families per year. The Aruna Oswal and their Fisher House program plans to build several more lodging matching grant of half a mil- facilities to complete its nationwide support network. Fisher lion dollars. House founder Zachary Fisher died in 1999.

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SCOUT TROOP 12 Scout Aiden Sacco, Reporter Official Troop 12 Liaison to Loomis Lions Club Recent Scout Events The scouts of Troop 12 helped out with the national Scouting for Food program, went to the Exploratorium and trap shooting. Every year the scouts around the country collect food for local food banks and pantries in a national program called Scouting for Food. The Troop 12 scouts and other Troops and Cub Scout Packs in Loomis, walked around the community collecting non-perishable foods to donate to the Loomis Basin Food Pantry. All together, over 1,000 cans were collected. That was a huge accomplishment and the scouts had a blast participating. The big event of the period was trap shooting. The scouts traveled to the Auburn Trap Club on Friday, March 14 and set up camp for the night at the club. The scouts played football and found many clay pigeons on the range. Some ate S’mores around the camp fire and then headed to bed for an early DEL ORO GUESTS ADDRESS NEEDS FOR CASH morning of trap shooting. The next morning, instructors came down to the campsite to teach scouts range safety and how to ASSISTANCE DURING APRIL CLUB MEETING shoot. They practiced aiming and following the bird and the Three representatives from the Del Oro High School Jr Golden proper stance for shooting trap. The scouts then practiced a Eagles visited the Loomis Lions Club during its 15 April meeting couple of rounds shooting. inside the Secret Ravine Vineyard and Winery. They included On March 22 the scouts went to the Exploratorium in San Coach Timm Clegg, standing, and Mrs. Kristine Taylor, Left, Francisco for the day. They parked about a mile away and and Coach Clegg’s son, Jack, right in above photo. walked to see things around the museum. Once at the Coach Clegg spoke about the team’s winning of last years Exploratorium, they broke into different groups to explore. They coveted award of first place in the Pop Warner California-wide messed around with light, physics, sound and so much more. football league. He mentioned his son, Jack, as performing The scouts ate lunch near the water before going to Pier 39 to extremely well as a member of the football squad. see the sea lions. Later, they stopped by a candy shop to get Jack Clegg addressed the needs of the 2014 squad while some ice cream. It was an educational day and a lot of fun as emphasizing new uniforms were high on the squad’s wants for well. the year. The month of May includes preparation for Camporee in Coach Clegg addressed the issues caused by extreme and a trip to Mt. Diablo for a weekend. losses in funds due to criminal behavior in 2013. He said the losses are being investigated by law enforcement. The Club President Henry Schneider told the three speakers that the club’s board of directors would consider their request for assistance at their next meeting scheduled for 6 May at the Loomis Veteran’s Memorial Hall.

SOME SAY NFLB WHITE CANE WEEK IN MID-MAY CONFLICTS WITH LIONS CLUBS OCTOBER PROGRAMS White canes with red tips How did ‘White Cane’ use represent the loss of vision for get its start? persons with the canes. The A man in England decided canes also represent much of to paint his walking stick white what Lions members stand for because of local traffic and he - helping the blind. is credited with making the The National Federation cane the symbol of the blind. Young men pose in front of their community service of the Blind, a leading organ- The year was 1921. ization for the blind, has The idea caught on in established the third week in Peoria Illinois in 1930 when May as “White Cane Week”. the town’s Lions Club adopted Lions Clubs generally white canes and got them reserve a day in October to endorsed by the city council. display white canes during Canes became white with a their donation drives. red tip at that time. The U.S. Congress sought The idea spread among to make mid-October as the Lions Clubs around the world time when white cane efforts until the white stick with the red would be held. tip was commonplace and Perhaps the time has generally recognized by come when the National motorists. Federation, Lions Clubs, and Today, every state in the the Congress, selected one Union has traffic laws on the day or week for all three books granting white cane Two scouts load their bags of community donations organizations as the annual users right away when fund raiser for the blind. attempting to cross streets. 5 LoomisLoomis LionsLions ClubClub Vol.8-No.11 P.O. Box 833, Loomis, CA 95650 U.S.A. May, 2014 Serving the Needs of the Community and Beyond since 1953 President, Henry Schneider, MJF Loomis History EDITOR’S DESK A CAUSE TO REMEMBER Between 1869 and Today in 2014 It takes medical skills, cash, teamwork, and dedication to bring a medical mission BRIDGE LIFTS AND DETOURS IN LOOMIS FUTURE together. Few undertake such a venture Interstate-80 is about to have a face lift and to keep oversized (tall) loads on the and those that do, serve on the front line on a grand scale and some of the change freeways and off side streets. for people in great need. One mission will directly impact the town of Loomis. The overpasses are currently 15’6” from within District 4-c5 is in the planning In fact, the town’s primary intersection at high and need to be raised another 12 stages as I write this column. Its first fund Taylor and Horseshoe Bar Road will soon inches. raiser is called Lumpia for a Cause become a major traffic route for cars and Caltrans told the Loomis Chamber at hosted by the Sacramento Embarcadero trucks traveling between Reno and the chamber’s March meeting that each Lions Club. The proceeds from the effort Sacramento. over crossing will be closed to traffic for go directly to the Quirino Province vision, The ‘face lift’ is more accurately 17 to 22 days - depending on its location. dental, medical, surgical and outreach called ‘bridge lift’ as some overpasses I-80 will be kept open during construction mission scheduled for 14-21 February, are lifted 18 inches and others require at the 3 sites except for the 2 days each 2015 in the Philippines. digging to create new foundations. Of when freeway traffic is routed through Lumpia is a tasty, rolled little hors d’ the nine overpass constructions planned, Loomis. The actual vehicle use of Taylor oeuvres suitable for birthdays, weddings, 3 are located beside the town; they Road for vehicle detour will occur during and holiday celebrations. Embarcadero include Brace, Horseshoe Bar, and the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Lions are selling them with two choices: Penryn Road. The first overpass construction chicken or pork veggie. Contact Lion The work along I-80 between the begins between May and June 2014 with Maryrose Barnhurst at this email address: communities of Magra and Loomis is the 3 Loomis over crossings scheduled [email protected] deemed necessary by the federal to be first for repair. government to improve national defense

NEW MEMBER NIGHT Once a year District 4-c5 has a New Member Appreciation Dinner. For those HOW MANY KEY CARDS HAVE YOU RETURNED TO THE FRONT joining during 2013-14, Governor Andy Anderson will chair a special dinner DESK OR LEFT BEHIND IN YOUR HOTEL ROOM? program at the Center for Employment Ever wonder what data is on magnetic Security of used cards is poor to Training, 8376 Fruitridge Rd., hotel door keys? non-existent. Until cards are rewritten, Sacramento, 95828. Answer: they are kept within the control of many To participate, contact 2VDG Lion • Guest names employees and in unsecured locations Mike Retzlaff at this phone number: • Partial home addresses at front desks. (916) 225-8321 • Hotel room numbers The bottom line is, on leaving, keep • Check-in/out dates the key cards until at home where their • Card numbers destruction can be assured. • Expiration dates Safeguards to remember are these: When key cards are • Never leave key cards turned in to front desks the behind in the room or room above personal information wastebasket is available for employees • Never return used key cards to access using hotel to the front desk scanners. Hotel employees • Never toss used key cards can take used key cards into trash cans in the hotel or at the home, and by using their airport own scanning devices, Hotel key cards, in the hands transfer information onto of identity thieves, can bring home computers. disaster to the traveler. Hotels do not erase the Key cards do much more than information on these cards until grant access to hotel rooms for travelers. employees reissue cards to newly arrived Their stripes of data also provide criminal hotel guests. At that time, new guest's elements free access to other people’s data electronically over-writes the cards hard-earned cash. of previous guest's. Take key cards with you!

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