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SANGER HERALD 6A THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
A few changes in the annual Sanger Rotary Club barbecue
By Dick Sheppard
Sanger Herald
The Sanger Rotary club’s annual tri tip and chicken barbecue from 4-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the Kings River Winery, 4276 Green- wood Ave., will mark more than 50 years of putting on the event and more than a half-century of the club's public service commitment to the community.
This will be first year for having the barbecue at the winery and for several oth- er new features, said club president Greg Tarascou.
"We are changing our event this year to include a live, a silent and a dessert auction, live music, a kids’ corner and our famous tri-tip and chicken dinner, including beans and rice, a salad and a dinner roll.
"We would like to extend our warmest invitation to you and your staff to attend this year’s event. Tickets are on sale now for $25 for adults and $10 for kids ages 5-11 on our website at www. sangerrotary.org or from anySangerRotarian," said Tarascou.
Sanger Rotary uses the barbecue proceeds to sup- port its community service activities.
“The motto of Rotary is ‘Service Above Self,’ and what that means is every Rotary member gives
100 percent no matter what the job is, putting on a barbecue, preparing and serving free meals to
senior citizens, working at Rotary Field or handing out backpacks or dictionaries to Sanger students,” said Tarascou.
Fundraising from the barbecue supports Rotary’s Areas of Focus in our local community, including:
• Basic Education and Literacy – Projects such as providing free dictionaries to all Sanger third graders, scholarships for our high school and middle school students, and donations to help offset costs such as the Wilson School Community Resource Center and the Sanger High School Robot- ics team;
• Maternal and Child Health – Local projects within this area include funding and support for children within Sanger with medically necessary hearing aids to better their
chances from developing speech and educational delays and supporting Ro- tary’s worldwide mission to the eradication of polio; and
• Economic and Commu- nity Development – Includ-
ing supporting the Rotary Sports Field at Bethel and Cherry Avenue, providing trees and park benches at our local parks and through Sanger Rotary’s RESCUE program supporting com- munity uplifting experi-
ences such as a new com- munity garden for students with disabilities to learn about growing and cooking vegetables and painting Santa’s workshop in Brehler Square.
The late Walter Gilgert, a Sanger Rotary club charter member, came up with the idea for the barbecue way back in 1958.
Other club members were skeptical at the time, said Tarascou. But the event grew to dominate the old Grape Bowl Festival and in some years more than 3,000 meal tickets were sold.
“The barbecue has become a tradition our com- munity looks forward to every year.
"This year we're doing a several different things we believe will make the event even more enjoyable.
“The Sanger Rotary
club's mission is to provide service to others. Some- times we choose to help those who are less fortunate in other countries, but most often we try to be good neighbors to those in our own town who need a help- ing hand.
"We love Sanger, want
to see good things happen here and want to train future generations to have a serving heart.
"We can do the most with our time and resources
if we work together - and that's exactly what our Sanger Rotary club is all about,” said Tarascou.
"Working together to help build an even better com- munity."
The reporter can be contacted by email at sang- erherald@gmail.com or by phone at the Herald during business hours at (559) 875- 2511.
New this year
• Live auction
• Silent auction
• Dessert auction
• Live music
• Kids' corner
• Location - Kings River Winery
VFW Post thanks Cub Scout helpers
Dick Sheppard/Sanger Herald
The Edward Kuhlman VFW Post 7168 thanked the Cub Scouts who help with the post's monthly community breakfast meeting on the first Saturday of each month at the American Legion Hall on O Street. The certificate, signed by post commander Johnny Perez, says: "Dear Cub Scout Troop 322, It is with great appreciation that Veterans of Foreign Wars acknowledges your help in keeping our Post active and well. Your dedication reminds us of our dedication to this great nation. For two years you have spent one day a month in serving veterans, a day that you could be doing other fun things. Your choice to come here gives us hope in the future, 'Service Above Self.' We look forward to our continued mutual friendship and hope we can be of service to you. Your presence keeps us going, your presence brightens our day, your presence shows our sacrifice was worth it." From left to right above, back row, post adjutant Jim Anderson, chartered organization representative for Pack 322/Troop 322 Bobbi-Ann Phillips and post commander Johnny Perez. Middle row, Emiliano Castaneda, Noah Zavala, Kyle Phillips-Ricci, Gabriel Perez-Gomez and Ayden Gonzalez. Front row, Avery Gonzalez. All the scouts are from Cub Scout Troop 322.
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