Archive for the ‘Community’ Category
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The United States Conference of Mayors released their 3rd report outlining projects in cities around the country that would stimulate their economy through job growth.
If everything goes to plan, Modesto could see over $250 million in federal aid creating 1,104 jobs. Some of the projects include:
- Public Housing Modernization
Cost: $7.5 million
Jobs Supported: 30
- Bus maintenance facility design & construction
Cost: $3 million
Jobs supported: four
- Sutter Avenue rehabilitation
Cost: $5 million
Jobs supported: 20
- Solar roofs on six city government buildings to provide power to those buildings
Cost: $5 million
Jobs supported: 100
- Solar shade structures (5-kilowatt each) in five city parks to provide power to tennis courts, other lighting fixtures, irrigation systems, etc.
Cost: $200,000
Jobs supported: 10
- Cuts in curbs throughout the city for persons with disabilities
Cost: $500,000
Jobs supported: 6
View the mayors full wish list of projects here.
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Posted ( Roy McKenzie) in Community on December-11-2008 |
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 Terrie Green, Terry Hedrick-Faught, Carolynne Stilphen at Cantree Charity PMZ Lodi and Metro List MLS Service sponsored the annual Lodi Association of Realtors Cantree Charities 2008. Proceeds from the Cantree Charities event went to the Lodi Adopt-a-Child Program. Since Christmas in 1989, The Lodi Adopt-A-Child Foundation has grown to include over 1,270 locally, disadvantaged/abused children in the Annual Christmas Program. These are children that attend Lodi Unified School District and may be from a family not only economically depressed, but may have been the victim of physical and/or sexual abuse.
PMZ Lodi and Metro List both donated over a $1000 dollars each to the charity and presented Lodi Adopt-A-Child representative Jerry Glen with clothes and toys in addition to the cash donations.
If you’re interested in making a dontation to help out needy children this holiday season, contact Lodi Adopt-A-Child Program at (209) 333-1056 or via email at info@adopt-achild.org.
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On a cold Friday night on December 5th the PMZ Lodi Office prepared a float and participated in the annual Lodi “Parade of Lights”. Over 50,000 people attended the parade, some say that the streets were 15 people deep. In the parade there were Clydesdale Horses with Christmas lights, Local High School Bands that kept the crowd going, and of course at the end of the parade, there was Santa.
Happy Holidays to everyone!
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The Lodi Association of Realtors® will be hosting their CanTree Charity Luncheon next Wednesday and it looks like it’s going to be a fun time. The event will start with the “Can Opener Luncheon” at 11:30am at the LAR Conference Room and will be followed by a can stacking contest and a raffle drawing for 2 prizes of $2,000 each and 6 prizes of $1,000 each.
What: Lunch (sandwich, soup and dessert), can stacking contest and raffle
Who: LAR Members
Why: Giving back to the community and helping the hungry. ’tis the Season!
When: Wednesday, December 10th at 11:30am
Where: Lodi Association of Realtors® Conference Room (click for map)
How much: Just $12 dollars for lunch. $25 for Can Stacking Contest (groups of 3). Raffle contest $100 each (only 200 tickets will be sold so get yours quickly!).
All net proceeds will go to benefit CanTree Charities around the region.
For further details contact the Lodi Association of Realtors® at (209) 368-5316.
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Thanks to Diane Kaufman, Leah Mettler, Rose-Marie Mendonca, Jack Clements, Carolynne Stilphen and Dan Holly who participated in the 36th Semi-Annual Street Fair sponsored by the Lodi Chamber of Commerce on October 5th. Over 600 Vendors and Visitors throughout the Central Valley came and participated in the festivities. The street fair is located in between Church and School Streets in Lodi. Don’t miss the next street fair on the first Sunday in May.
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For Trick-or-Treaters
- Carry a flashlight
- Walk, don’t run.
- Stay on Sidewalks
- Obey traffic signals
- Stay in familiar neighborhoods
- Don’t cut across yards or driveways.
- Wear a watch you can read in the dark.
- Make sure costumes don’t drag on the ground.
- Shoes should fit (even if they don’t go with your costume)
- Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house.
- Carry only flexible knives, swords or other props.
- (If no sidewalk) walk on the left side of the road facing traffic
- Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape.
- Approach only houses that are lit.
- Stay away from and don’t pet animals you don’t know.
For Parents
- Make your child eat dinner before setting out.
- Children should carry quarters so they can call home.
- Ideally, young children of any age should be accompanied by an adult.
- If your children go on their own, be sure they wear a watch, preferably one that can be read in the dark.
- If you buy a costume, look for one made of flame-retardant material.
- Older children should know where to reach you and when to be home.
- You should know where they’re going.
- Although tampering is rare, tell children to bring the candy home to be inspected before consuming anything.
- Look at the wrapping carefully and toss out anything that looks suspect.
For Homeowners
- Make sure your yard is clear of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes and flower pots that can trip the young ones.
- Pets get frightened on Halloween. Put them up to protect them from cars or inadvertently bitting a trick-or-treater.
- Battery powered jack o’lantern candles are preferable to a real flame.
- If you do use candles, place the pumpkin well away from where trick-or-treaters will be walking or standing.
- Make sure paper or cloth yard decorations won’t be blown into a flaming candle.
- Healthy food alternatives for trick-or-treaters include packages of low-fat crackers with cheese or peanut butter filling, single-serve boxes of cereal, packaged fruit rolls, mini boxes of raisins and single-serve packets of low-fat popcorn that can be microwaved later.
- Non-food treats: plastic rings, pencils, stickers, erasers, coins.
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As many of you know, Ernestina and Jesse Santana’s son Andrew passed away on Monday, October 27. PMZ Home Loans would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Santana family, and commend them for their courage and optimism in the face of hardship.
The benevolent account at WaMu will remain open for donations. Contact Anne Dillian Walton with any questions regarding the account.
Please keep the Santana family in your hearts and prayers.
UPDATE:
Andrew’s viewing will be held Thursday at Salas Brothers Mortuary from 4pm to 8pm.
On Friday the Rosary and Mass will start at 10am at Saint Frances of Rome in Riverbank.
Burial will be at Lakewood Memorial Park after the Mass.
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PMZ Agent Ben Allustiarte is a long time supporter of many local charities and benefits and would like to invite you to the Salvation Army’s Kettle Kick-Off Luncheon on November 20th.
If you’re interested in donating money or for more information, contact Ben at (209) 491-3826.
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PMZ agents Terrie Green, Terry Hedrick-Faught, Carolyn Stilphen & Dan Holly helped the Lodi Association of Realtors raise money for local charities at Woodbridge Country Club last Wednesday. Over 75 agents came out to help raise money and enjoy a game of golf and a dinner barbeque.
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Join the Central Valley Professional Exchange, October 25, 2008 at 9PM at Galletto Ristorante in downtown Modesto for ShadowFest; An all night party featuring San Diego (and Modesto native) DJ BDP.
There will be a $500 CASH! Costume Contest so dress to scare the pants off the judges!
Proceeds will go to benefit underprivileged children of local elementary schools.
The Central Valley Professional Exchange is a Modesto-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community through service, support and participation.
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