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Community 1st Bank Welcomes Lapkass as New Senior Vice President

Community 1st Bank Welcomes Lapkass as New Senior Vice President

Community 1st Bank has named Ulrike Lapkass, who has more than 25 years’ experience in the banking industry, as a new Senior Vice President/Senior Relationship Manager for the bank.

An Auburn resident, Lapkass joins the Community 1st team to bolster the bank’s commercial lending services. She will work with business owners and investors throughout Northern California, primarily focusing on their financing needs.

“Our economy has made some positive strides in the past year, so this is a great time for any business owner to be looking for financing,” Lapkass said. “I am excited to join the dynamic team at Community 1st Bank.”

Lapkass began her banking career with Wells Fargo, where she was a Premier Client Manager for many years.

Law Enforcement Chaplaincy-Sacramento's Chaplain Frank Russell Ministers to Boston

Law Enforcement Chaplaincy-Sacramento's Chaplain Frank Russell Ministers to Boston

Sacramento’s very own Chaplain Frank Russell, Law Enforcement Chaplaincy-Sacramento, is privileged to serve Bostonians who have suffered such a travesty with grievous loss.  

Since Chaplain Russell’s arrival to teach disaster preparedness, he had the opportunity to help, alongside First Responders, “magnificent warriors and champions – the firefighters, paramedics and law enforcement officers who first responded” quoting Chaplain Russell to the Sacramento Bee. 

Deputy Senior Chaplain Frank Russell works with Executive Director and Senior Chaplain Mindi Russell who train volunteer chaplains to respond to critical incidents that befall citizens, as victims of homicides, suicide, auto fatalities, death of a child.  Law enforcement Chaplaincy-Sacramento delivers death notifications as requested by the Coroner’s Office. 

Bostonians have suffered one of the greatest tragedies – a loss of life, the shattering of lives who survived and the mi

Kings 10th Annual Day of Volunteerism

Kings 10th Annual Day of Volunteerism

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Robert Scott Sings "Whiskey in the Jar"

Old Sacramento -- Robert Scott rocks Celtic folk songs from Ireland, Scotland and America, thoroughly enjoying his avocation!

To hear more heel-kicking music, contact Robb at robbscott4@yahoo.com or www.reverbnation.com/robertscottfolksinger to hear more rollicking ditties from the Emerald Isle.

Kory Gibbs aka "Lightning Boy"

Sacramento -- Kory Gibbs, who recently became a teenager, lives in the mountains and jams Classic Rock and the Blues so well his moniker is "Lightning Boy."   And he plays in a band.

Mike Gibbs, Kory's dad, says watching YouTube videos is how his son learned to play the guitar because he loves blues and rock music.

"Lightening Boy" and his band have a gig later this month at the Drytown Club, Mike comments.

How great is this 13-year-old guitar player?  Listen to him play classic ZZ Topp and enjoy!

 

Dr. Harold Strauch Receives Distinguished American Award

Dr. Harold Strauch Receives Distinguished American Award

The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame honored orthopedic surgeon Harold Strauch, M.D., with the Distinguished American Award. As one of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame’s most prestigious honors, this award recognized Dr. Strauch for maintaining a lifetime of interest in the game, exhibiting notable leadership qualities, and making a significant contribution to the betterment of amateur football in the United States.

“I’m honored to receive the Distinguished American Award,” said Dr. Strauch. “The National football Foundation and College Hall of Fame are wonderful organizations and I’m grateful they have recognized me.”

Knit One... Purl Two

Knit One... Purl Two

Sacramento -- During the last six years, these cozy crocheters -- Jean Nakano, Karolyn Simon and Cheryl Allen -- volunteer at St. John's Shelter for Women and Children teaching residents the art of knitting and crocheting. Today, the project has 12 volunteers who share their love of creating handmade delights with many women and children who find safety at the shelter.