Elk Grove Newsletter For New Home owners homeowners Elk Grove CA near Sacramento
Thursday, October 14, 2004
sacbee.com -- News -- Crews continue battling Northern California wildfires
sacbee.com -- News -- Crews continue battling Northern California wildfires: "[Updated 6:40 p.m. Oct. 14] Hand crews and air tankers welcomed better weather Thursday as they worked to encircle a wildfire in the Capay Valley, but full containment of the blaze was not expected for at least another two days.
More than 2,000 firefighters were battling the wildfire, which had covered 38,616 acres in Napa and Yolo counties. The blaze was 65 percent contained Thursday morning, prompting the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention to lift a voluntary evacuation order for Lake Berryessa Estates, a community of 75 near the lake's northwest shore."
More than 2,000 firefighters were battling the wildfire, which had covered 38,616 acres in Napa and Yolo counties. The blaze was 65 percent contained Thursday morning, prompting the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention to lift a voluntary evacuation order for Lake Berryessa Estates, a community of 75 near the lake's northwest shore."
TheKCRAChannel.com - News - Deadly Crash Victim Mourned By Family, Friends
TheKCRAChannel.com - News - Deadly Crash Victim Mourned By Family, Friends: "ELK GROVE, Calif. -- A young woman who was killed in a head-on crash with an alleged stolen pickup truck was remembered by family and friends on Wednesday.
The crash between the truck and a Dodge Neon happened at Calvine Road and Cliffcrest Drive in the Elk Grove.
The woman in the Neon, 25-year old Mattie Wilson (pictured, left), was killed instantly according to investigators.
Wilson's friends used photos to reflect on memories with the crash victim.
'One of my only friends who will go out and eat oysters and sushi and share a bottle of wine with me any given day,' said Dana Calhoun, Wilson's Roommate."
The crash between the truck and a Dodge Neon happened at Calvine Road and Cliffcrest Drive in the Elk Grove.
The woman in the Neon, 25-year old Mattie Wilson (pictured, left), was killed instantly according to investigators.
Wilson's friends used photos to reflect on memories with the crash victim.
'One of my only friends who will go out and eat oysters and sushi and share a bottle of wine with me any given day,' said Dana Calhoun, Wilson's Roommate."
Arlene Hein Elementary
EGUSD celebrates opening of Arlene Hein Elementary
Elk Grove Citizen News
A small army of four decades of friends attended the celebration of the opening of Arlene Hein Elementary on Tuesday. Some of the many well wishers were Marcle Stramm (left) who was a school board memeber and Marielle Tsukamoto, former principal in the school district.
By Keith Gebers
Citizen Staff Writer - The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) celebrated the opening of Arlene Hein Elementary School Tuesday night, dedicated to a woman who has given her entire adult life to the education of area young people.
In 1952, Hein was just 17 years old when she was offered a job as secretary at Elk Grove High School. Now, 52 years later a school, Arlene Hein Elementary, has been named in her honor. During those 52 years Hein has accomplished numerous jobs for the Elk Grove Unified School District. In 1959, when the EGUSD was formed, Hein was appointed secretary to the superintendent and the board of education. Through the years, her duties included taking care of certified personnel matters and she kept records for the district's building program. In addition, she served as district office manager and took care of most administrative operations.
In 1978 Hein was presented the Mason Lodge award for Administrative Employee of the Year and the Elk Grove Confidential and Administrative Association named her Confidential Employee of the year for 1994-95. The Elk Grove Rotary Club's Paul Harris Award also honored Hein.
During those years she helped form the adult education and preschool programs and aided in the development of the first curriculum manual for the district.
Master of ceremonies was Bob Roe, principal at Arlene Hein Elementary, who said the first day's enrollment was 880 students and now about 900 classmates attend the school.
EGUSD Interim Superintendent Charles E. McCully said, "Arlene Hein is a remarkable lady who has touched many lives of many students."
He pointed out the EGUSD has grown more than 1400 percent since Arlene Hein joined the district in 1952.
Priscilla Cox, president of the EGUSD board of education, said, "Arlene Hein represents everything we look for when we name schools. She has influenced hundreds-of-thousands of students and has attended every board meeting."
Presentations were made by Senator Mike Machado's office, Elk Grove Mayor Pro Tempore Rick Soares and Sacramento County Supervisor Don Nottoli. Soares expressed her value during the high years of growth in the district. Supervisor Nottoli said, "Arlene, you have been an inspiration for many people."
Dave Gordon, former EGUSD school superintendent and now Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools said, "Arlene is a treasured part of Elk Grove's past, present and future. She has been at the heart of the district during its extreme growth and has always been there to serve parents and children."
Former EGUSD Superintendent Bob Trigg said, "Arlene was a great leader and she has done everything in the district and has done it well, every job she has undertaken was done with skill."
He added that about 50,000 students have graduated since Arlene Hein joined the district.
Former County Supervisor Toby Johnson said, "I have great memories of Arlene and her family."
He talked about how the Elk Grove area has changed in the past 52 years and said that back in those days the school district was very uncomplicated.
"The smoothness of the district's growth should be complimented and Arlene was part of that efficiency." Johnson said.
Niece Rebecca Hein read a special presentation written by her sister Victoria. Arlene was described as, "One who has always been there for us and always will be."
Appearing before the large gathering, the honored guest thanked all those who attended the naming celebration.
"It is truly an honor to have a school named after me," she said. "It was a proud moment when the first class of 880 students said the Pledge Allegiance on the opening day of school back in August."
Elk Grove Citizen News
A small army of four decades of friends attended the celebration of the opening of Arlene Hein Elementary on Tuesday. Some of the many well wishers were Marcle Stramm (left) who was a school board memeber and Marielle Tsukamoto, former principal in the school district.
By Keith Gebers
Citizen Staff Writer - The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) celebrated the opening of Arlene Hein Elementary School Tuesday night, dedicated to a woman who has given her entire adult life to the education of area young people.
In 1952, Hein was just 17 years old when she was offered a job as secretary at Elk Grove High School. Now, 52 years later a school, Arlene Hein Elementary, has been named in her honor. During those 52 years Hein has accomplished numerous jobs for the Elk Grove Unified School District. In 1959, when the EGUSD was formed, Hein was appointed secretary to the superintendent and the board of education. Through the years, her duties included taking care of certified personnel matters and she kept records for the district's building program. In addition, she served as district office manager and took care of most administrative operations.
In 1978 Hein was presented the Mason Lodge award for Administrative Employee of the Year and the Elk Grove Confidential and Administrative Association named her Confidential Employee of the year for 1994-95. The Elk Grove Rotary Club's Paul Harris Award also honored Hein.
During those years she helped form the adult education and preschool programs and aided in the development of the first curriculum manual for the district.
Master of ceremonies was Bob Roe, principal at Arlene Hein Elementary, who said the first day's enrollment was 880 students and now about 900 classmates attend the school.
EGUSD Interim Superintendent Charles E. McCully said, "Arlene Hein is a remarkable lady who has touched many lives of many students."
He pointed out the EGUSD has grown more than 1400 percent since Arlene Hein joined the district in 1952.
Priscilla Cox, president of the EGUSD board of education, said, "Arlene Hein represents everything we look for when we name schools. She has influenced hundreds-of-thousands of students and has attended every board meeting."
Presentations were made by Senator Mike Machado's office, Elk Grove Mayor Pro Tempore Rick Soares and Sacramento County Supervisor Don Nottoli. Soares expressed her value during the high years of growth in the district. Supervisor Nottoli said, "Arlene, you have been an inspiration for many people."
Dave Gordon, former EGUSD school superintendent and now Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools said, "Arlene is a treasured part of Elk Grove's past, present and future. She has been at the heart of the district during its extreme growth and has always been there to serve parents and children."
Former EGUSD Superintendent Bob Trigg said, "Arlene was a great leader and she has done everything in the district and has done it well, every job she has undertaken was done with skill."
He added that about 50,000 students have graduated since Arlene Hein joined the district.
Former County Supervisor Toby Johnson said, "I have great memories of Arlene and her family."
He talked about how the Elk Grove area has changed in the past 52 years and said that back in those days the school district was very uncomplicated.
"The smoothness of the district's growth should be complimented and Arlene was part of that efficiency." Johnson said.
Niece Rebecca Hein read a special presentation written by her sister Victoria. Arlene was described as, "One who has always been there for us and always will be."
Appearing before the large gathering, the honored guest thanked all those who attended the naming celebration.
"It is truly an honor to have a school named after me," she said. "It was a proud moment when the first class of 880 students said the Pledge Allegiance on the opening day of school back in August."
sacbee.com -- Elk Grove -- Crosswalks to flash yellow when in use
sacbee.com -- Elk Grove -- Crosswalks to flash yellow when in use: "Elk Grove will adopt some futuristic devices to make city streets safer for pedestrians and motorists through an $84,100 grant from the state Office of Traffic Safety.
In one of three efforts, the city will use funds to implant directional yellow lights into the pavement of crosswalks with signal crossings."
In one of three efforts, the city will use funds to implant directional yellow lights into the pavement of crosswalks with signal crossings."
sacbee.com -- Elk Grove -- This Week in Government
sacbee.com -- Elk Grove -- This Week in Government: "Elk Grove Planning Commission: 6:30 p.m. today, Elk Grove City Hall, 8400 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove. (916) 478-2265."
sacbee.com -- Elk Grove -- Council hopefuls take the stage
sacbee.com -- Elk Grove -- Council hopefuls take the stage: "Transportation, growth limits and campaign money from developers took center stage in three separate debates for three Elk Grove City Council seats in the Nov. 2 election.
The sometimes testy debates Monday night, held over a two-hour span at Laguna Creek High School, were minus the three incumbents seeking re-election - two of whom have received thousands of dollars in contributions from development interests.
In their absence, some council candidates vowed not to accept developer contributions. And a handful called for a limit on growth to stem the tide of traffic congestion."
The sometimes testy debates Monday night, held over a two-hour span at Laguna Creek High School, were minus the three incumbents seeking re-election - two of whom have received thousands of dollars in contributions from development interests.
In their absence, some council candidates vowed not to accept developer contributions. And a handful called for a limit on growth to stem the tide of traffic congestion."
sacbee.com -- Elk Grove -- Grand jury probes are shrouded in secrecy
sacbee.com -- Elk Grove -- Grand jury probes are shrouded in secrecy: "The Sacramento County grand jury is looking into allegations that two Elk Grove City Council members violated conflict-of-interest-laws, but experts say the probe is not a sign that any wrongdoing was committed.
Michael Vitiello, a professor at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, cautioned against reading too much into the inquiry until the grand jury issues its findings."
Michael Vitiello, a professor at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, cautioned against reading too much into the inquiry until the grand jury issues its findings."
sacbee.com -- Elk Grove -- School district leadership in flux
sacbee.com -- Elk Grove -- School district leadership in flux: "Musical chairs isn't a familiar game at the top leadership ranks of the Elk Grove Unified School District.
Stability on the school board and in the superintendent's office is a point for pride for the 58,500-student district - a luxury enjoyed even as it has gained a reputation as one of the fastest-growing districts in the nation.
Four of the seven members on the school board have served a decade or more. Elk Grove Unified has had only four superintendents in its 45-year history."
Stability on the school board and in the superintendent's office is a point for pride for the 58,500-student district - a luxury enjoyed even as it has gained a reputation as one of the fastest-growing districts in the nation.
Four of the seven members on the school board have served a decade or more. Elk Grove Unified has had only four superintendents in its 45-year history."
