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Elk Grove K-9 to Retire

Press Release — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:53:51 +0000

Radar in 2004

Our Police Department's service canine, Radar, will retire this month. Radar was born in Costa Rica and started her service with the Elk Grove Police Department in 2004.

Radar began her service with 12 weeks of narcotics training in Modesto, CA. Radar is and has been certified to detect marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and opium. Over the last seven years Radar has been responsible for the seizure of approx 10 lbs of cocaine, 15 lbs of methamphetamine, various amount of heroin, hundreds

of pounds of marijuana, as well as several hundred marijuana plants. Radar is also responsible for the successful seizure of over $150,000 in US currency. Radar will be retiring and staying with her handler of six years, Ryan Elmore. We thank Radar for her

years of service with the Police Department and wish her the best of luck.

From a press release from 2004

12 POLICE DEPARTMENT’S NEW K-9 HIRE PAYS OFF

Dog Recovers Drug Money, Weapons and Narcotics during

First Two Weeks on the Job

ELK GROVE, CA –The Elk Grove Police Department's

new Narcotics Detector Dog, a female yellow Labrador

named 'Radar,' has helped recover nearly $40,000 in

drug money, an illegal weapon and several pounds of

narcotics since she joined the squad.

"With Radar's help, we were able to make a crucial

bust and take dangerous threats off the streets," said

Elk Grove Police Chief Robert Simmons. "With her

confiscating guns and drugs, we are continuing our

pledge to keep Elk Grove residents safe."

Born in Costa Rica, Radar was purchased through a private donation given to the Elk Grove

Police Department. Radar will demonstrate her sniffing skills during the January 5, 2005

council meeting.

Detective Kyle Hoertsch, Radar's handler, is also offering Radar's skill sets to help local

businesses. Merchants can request that their business be routinely "sniffed" if they suspect

narcotics activity is taking place. In order for businesses to participate they must attend a

one-hour class and at the conclusion, will receive a certificate and a sticker with Radar's

picture reading "These premises are routinely sniffed by a Narcotics Detector Dog."

Interested local businesses canweeks of narcotics training in Modesto, CA. Radar isand has been certified to detect marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, andopium. Over the last seven years Radar has been responsible for the seizure of approx10 Lbs of cocaine, 15 Lbs of methamphetamine, various amount of heroin, hundredsof pounds of marijuana, as well as several hundred marijuana plants. Radar is alsoresponsible for the successful seizure of over $150,000 in US currency. Radar will beretiring and staying with her handler of six years, Ryan Elmore. We thank Radar for heryears of service with the Police Department and wish her the best of luck.

Comedy Under the Stars Headlines Kenny Kane

Press Release — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:58:28 +0000

Elk Grove, Calif. – The Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) and

Sacramento’s Laughs Unlimited are pleased to present two comedians on Friday,

September 3rd. The show will headline, Kenny Kane for a special comedy performance at Laguna Town Hall in Elk Grove (3020 Renwick Avenue).

This is the last comedy show for 2010’s Comedy Under the Stars series.

Combining the frenetic pace of Robin Williams, the absurdity of Steve Martin and the physicality of Jim Carrey, Kenny Kane fuses stand-up and sketch comedy in one action- packed show. Kenny takes the audience through “A day in the life.” One thing leads to another in this hilarious show. In addition to being a regular in Las Vegas and touring the United States, Kane has performed for our troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. He has also been heard

by millions of listeners on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom show; and was seen regularly as host, stand up and sketch comedian on UPN’s, “Seriously Unusual Television.”

Comedy Under the Stars is intended for an adult audience only. Seating begins at 6:00 pm. The comedy show starts at 8:00 pm. Cost is $10 in advance or $12 per person at the door. Bring a picnic dinner, low back lawn chair, blanket and jacket.

For more information or advanced tickets, contact the CSD Parks and Recreation Department at (916) 684-7550 or visit the Cosumnes CSD web site at www.yourcsd.com .

Road Closure/Work Notifications

Press Release — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:54:37 +0000

Week of August 29, 2010 LANE CLOSURES:

Franklin Blvd. between Elk Grove Blvd. and Whitelock Parkway
(North & south bound – intermittent) August 1st – October 15th 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Bilby Rd. and Willard Parkway between Blossom Ridge and McLean Dr.
(North and south bound – alternating) August 25th – August 30th 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

ADDITION
Sheldon Rd. and Waterman Rd. to Bond Rd.
(North and East bound – intermittent) August 30th – September 3rd 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Falcon Meadow Dr., Falcon Creek Circle, Rio Cosumnes
All Directions (Intermittent) August 27th – September 3rd 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Elk Grove Blvd. between Four Winds Dr. and Franklin Blvd.

(East and south bound – intermittent) May 23rd – October 15th 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Franklin between Percheron Dr. and Elk Grove Blvd.
(North and south bound – intermittent) May 23rd – August 28th 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

OTHER CONSTRUCTION ZONES (EXPECT DELAYS):

EXTENDED
Sheldon Rd. between Power Inn Rd. & Lewis Stein Rd.
(East and west bound – intermittent, various lanes)
E. Stockton Blvd., north of Sheldon Road
(North bound) January, 2010 – September 4th

DISCLAIMER: The City of Elk Grove Public Works Department provides this information as a service to the general public. While we attempt to provide accurate and timely information, estimates of the nature and duration of any particular road closure or other event are subject to such variables as weather, road conditions, and traffic conditions that are beyond the control of the City of Elk Grove and difficult to predict. Those relying on this information should do so at their own risk, and neither the City of Elk Grove nor any of its employees or agents shall be liable for either the accuracy of this information nor any actions taken as a result.

Free Tomato Tasting

Press Release — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:17:57 +0000

Remember the taste of tomatoes right off the vine? Now is your chance to put your taste buds to the test at the Annual Elk Grove community Garden Tomato Tasting. This year, the event will be held on Saturday, August 29^th from 9:00AM until noon.

In addition to the Tomato Tasting, the City will provide a children’s Workshop - making it a nice event to take the grand kids. Other garden relating workshops will be offered.

The Community Garden is located at 10025 Hampton Oak Drive in Elk Grove. For more information, call Lisa at 686-8283.

Pulte turns a profit, backlog grows

Press Release — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:38:05 +0000

Earlier this week Pulte released second quarter financial results, reporting net income of $76 million, or $0.20 per share, including a net benefit from income taxes of $82 million.

This was their first profitable quarter since 2006.

Sales in the quarter were 5,030 homes (562 in the western region )at an average selling price of $251,000. Quarter-end backlog was 5,644 homes (675 in the western region), and the cancellation rate was 18.2%. The Company ended the quarter with a cash balance of $2.7 billion and values their goodwill at $895 million. For the complete press release, see HERE.

Hope it was a Glenbrooke Resident!

Press Release — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:24:04 +0000

A progressive Wheel of Fortune slot machine paid off $226,853 for a player at Red Hawk Casino.

The Elk Grove woman was enjoying a day out with friends at the casino July 6 when she won the progressive jackpot on a quarter machine.

Ambulance fees proposed by CSD

Press Release — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:02:12 +0000

The Elk Grove Citizen News, online reported that Consumnes Community service District (CSD) is requesting new fees to the District Board to vote on at their August 18^thBoard Meeting.

The taxes paid to CSD (which houses the Fire Department in Elk Grove) apparently do not cover the cost of ambulance calls. “The fees were last updated in 2008 and equipment costs have since increased and are still rising, up to 600 percent in cases, CSD Fire Battalion Chief Peter Sakaris told the board.”Read the full story HERE.

Glenbrookenews has links to KRCR TV, The Sacramento Bee and Elk Grove Citizen on the left side column of the front page; just click on the headlines to read the article:

NEW: Explore Del Webb program expands

Press Release — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:26:04 +0000

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reflecting potential residents’ desire to experience the lifestyle first-hand, Del Webb announced today a national roll-out and expansion of its long-heralded Explore Del Webb program. Prospective residents can now take advantage of full-access passes to any Del Webb active adult community nationwide without committing to make the move.

“We have found that people need to experience first-hand what living in a Del Webb community is all about,” said Deborah Blake, National Marketing Director for Del Webb, adding that the program expansion is in response to feedback from over age 55 homebuyers planning their next stage in life. “A sales presentation is just not enough for these savvy consumers. They need to see and feel it. That means real access to talk to residents on their own, workout in the fitness center or play a round of golf.”

Through the Explore Del Webb program, prospective residents (ages 55 and older) can sample the lifestyle at their leisure through all-access day passes, onsite vacation villas, and reduced-rate stays at nearby hotels. Previously offered at select communities, the new Explore Del Webb program is now available at nearly 50 communities in 20 states.

Participants can immerse themselves in the Del Webb lifestyle and gain an appreciation for the vibrant rhythm of life at a Del Webb community. Starting with a work-out in the world-class fitness center, a few laps around the pool and catching up on the day’s news in the reading area at the amenity center, a prospect can more clearly envision what their life would be like as a neighbor in the community.

“We have known for years that the best way to sell Del Webb is by connecting our current residents with someone considering the move,” said Blake. “This goes beyond just living in a home on a street in a great neighborhood; this is about embracing a lifestyle that can inspire life’s most exciting possibilities: A life where the residents are active, social, and vibrantly engaged people who want to be neighbors with someone in a similar stage of life.”

For the full press release, click here. For the Del Webb "Explore" page, click here.

“Vitamins and Herbals”

Press Release — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:47:46 +0000

Do you have questions about herbals and vitamins? A pharmacist from Kaiser Permanente will be at the Senior Center off Elk Grove on July 28, 2010 to discuss the use of these products. The free workshop will be offered from 1:30PM to 2:30 PM. The SCEG is located at 8830 Sharkey Ave in Elk Grove.

Common questions about over the counter supplements include:

Do I need Vitamins?
What kind should I take?
Are the Safe?Can my prescription drugs interact with my vitamins or herbals?

Have your questions answered by attending this free presentation and learn more about vitamins and herbals. For more information call SCEG at 685-3160

Vision Loss?

Press Release — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:12:44 +0000

Attend a free workshop “Living with Vision Loss Can be Easier” on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Presented by the Society for the Blind from 10:30 to 11:30 AM it will be held at the Senior Center of Elk Grove (SCEG), 8830Sharkey Ave., Elk Grove.

The goal is to give participants information that will improve and promote independence, daily living and daily activities. Topics will include:
Services and Programs;
Low Vision Aids; Various Techniques and Strategies

For more information, call SCEG685-3160 or Sacramento Society for the Blind at 452-8271916) 452-82716) 452-8271916) 452-8271