Commentary: Swim legends reflect on retirement
Stu and Mary Kahn. Courtesy photo
If you have ever been involved in the sport of swimming in Davis, you know about Stu and Mary Kahn. Whether it was your kid swimming in DARTS, you or someone you know swimming with Davis Aquatic Masters, or reading an article in The Enterprise, the name Kahn is familiar to you.
Stu and Mary Kahn have coached Davis Aquatic Masters, affectionately known as DAM, for the past 13 years and are now set to retire on May 1. They have created a legacy through their many achievements in the sport as well as building a community of like-minded people who love to swim, competitively or for fitness, and who will miss the never-ending encouragement, support, and guidance of Mary and Stu Kahn.
Jan Carter
Jan Browning Carter passed away on Jan. 17 in the loving arms of his wife and daughters.
Born in New York, N.Y., on Oct. 12, 1941, “J.B.” grew up in Long Beach, attending Long Beach City and State colleges. He played alto sax and was a lifelong fan of all kinds of music. He served in the Coast Guard Reserve for seven years. He met his girlfriend for life, Barbara, on the road to Big Bear in 1963. They married in 1964 and enjoyed 56 years together.
Jan and Barbara moved to Lodi in 1966 where Jan found work at Super Mold Corp. After 10 years in the industry, Jan founded his own business, Lodi Equipment, where he served as owner/CEO for the next 30 years. He served as president and director of the California Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association and was a 25-year member of NFIB, a member of the Sacramento Valley Family Business Roundtable, and a Trustee of Valley Vision. An avid golfer, he served on the board of El Macero Golf Club and was a founding supporter of the M
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The Odd Fellows Lodge just finished “Zoom Visits with Santa” the 2020 alternative to Breakfast with Santa and the proceeds from the event will be delivered as a donation to the Yolo County Food Bank. Parents and grandparents who signed their children up for Zoom visits with Santa, donated money for the Food Bank, and $1,530 was raised through these donations. The Odd Fellows Lodge will deliver a check to the Food Bank in the amount of $1,500. The remaining $30 will be retained to cover the minimal costs of the event.
“We were so pleased that 168 children were able to participate this year, visiting with Santa via zoom over three days,” said Dave Rosenberg, one of the organizers. “It’s not the same as personal times on the lap of Santa, but the Zoom visits were clearly enjoyed by the children and it’s the best we could do under the pandemic environment.”
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