New Academy of Friendship Members

In front, Jodie Christensen, Theresa Lara, Lisa Dienger, Carole Riechel and Tammy Mattos received their higher degree at the CA/Nevada Spring Conference in Santa Clara.

The Macias Family Celebrates 42 Years in Business in West Sacramento

The Macias Family and Crest Jewelers have been an institution in West Sacramento for over 42 years. The original store was opened by Luis Macias and was located on Merkley Avenue. Adelina and Luis met and were married in Tucumcari, New Mexico. They moved to Sacramento and Lou apprenticed at Werner Jewelers for ten years before opening his own store in 1967. Ten years later they relocated the store to the present location (next to Safeway) where Lou, Adelina, Rose, Steve and Chris Macias have made a great team running this family business.

When you visit the store they make you feel so welcome. Adelina and Luis have turned over the day to day operation of the store to their sons, Steve and Chris, but you can still find the folks at the store most days. Adelina greets the customers by name as they come in the door and Luis can usually be found reading or snoozing in his office. When you stop by, be sure to ask Adelina about the photos on the wall, the antique Singer sewing machine, and her collection of New Mexican Indian artifacts that she has on display.

Crest Jewelers
(916) 371-6440
1296 W Capitol Ave
West Sacramento, CA 95691

Terri's Green Cap Chapter Meeting

Remembering Bette Lake

Bette Lake was a Charter Member of the West Sacramento Chapter Women of
the Moose and was the second Senior Regent (1957-58). Bette passed away
on Friday, March 6, 2009 and will be remembered for her dedication and love
for her Moose Chapter and friends.

LAKE, Mary ''Bette'' (Merkley)
Entered into eternal rest March 6, 2009. Beloved wife of 39 years to Richard ''Dick'' Lake; loving mother of Sharon (Brown) Muir & dear mother-in-law to John Muir. Mom was a devoted grandmother to Nathan & Nik Prawdzik & great-grandmother to Kai Alexander Prawdzik; has numerous surviving stepchildren, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, her half brother, Wally Merkley & friends. Born December 28, 1932 in Sacramento, Mary has been a resident of West Sacramento since 1992 at which time she and Dick moved to Sacramento. She was an active member of the Women of Moose, Chapter #1431 of West Sacramento for over 50 years. Visitation hours will be Wednesday, March 11, 2009 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at the River Cities Funeral Chapel. All are invited to attend funeral services on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 10:00am, also in the funeral home chapel. Private entombment St. Mary's Cemetery. Mom cherished her animals and it would make her so happy to know that memorials would be sent to the S.P.C.A., 6201 Florin-Perkins Road, Sac., CA 95825. (published in the Sacramento Bee 3-11-09)

Stuck in the 80's

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Cindy's Stuck in the 80's Dance Party was a great evening with
dancing to music by spin doctor Adeez Ladeez Christy Norton Jourdan.
Greg Stinson did a great job as the Celebrity Auctioneer for the White
Elephant Auction!

"Count the Jelly Beans" Contest

Maddy and Vivi Sheen are entering the "Count the Jelly Beans" Contest.

Game Night

After Taco Night the serious game players got together for a game of 31.

Playground in Progress

Our new playground is finally becoming a reality--thanks to donations from
our Moose Members and friends. We hope to have a dedication upon completion next month.