Honoring Saratogan Dinner May 22

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The Saratoga Historical Foundation will honor Bob Cancellieri, Ernie Kraule and Betty Peck with a catered dinner. “Honoring Saratogans” will take place on Sunday May 22 from 4:30-6:30 PM at the Saratoga Foothill Club.

The event will honor these Saratogans for making significant contributions in the areas of community service, local history, and service.

According to Saratoga Historical Foundation President Annette Stransky, “This dinner is one way we can recognize and celebrate the contributions made by individuals from all walks of life, across a range of areas that improves the community in which we live. It is a great way to thank these people who through hard work and dedication, have significantly contributed to the community.”

The following are just snapshots of their contributions.

Bob Cancellieri, is the former owner of Saratoga Plaza Bakery on Big Basin Way that once specialized in a pastry called Almond Delights. He can recall when Actor/Director Orson Welles would come into the bakery 3-4 times a week to enjoy the pastries. He has served the community of Saratoga as a volunteer fire fighter, been on the board of SASCC, Southwest YMCA, member of the Lions Club for 55 years and president four times as well as supported many other nonprofit organizations with his time and talent. Along with a group of singers called The Crew, he won first place in the Saratoga Got Talent show in 2012.

Ernie Kraule, is the former owner of Kraule’s Jewelers once located on Big Basin Way but is best known for serving as the Chief of the Saratoga Fire District for over 34 years. Kraule has served on the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation, Our Lady of Fatima Villa Board of Directors, and the Saratoga Historical Foundation Board of Directors. He is also presently a Fire Commssioner. Known as a problem solver, when he needs a “10,000 mile view of things” —he hops in his plane.

Betty Peck has been involved in teaching for over 40 years. She created the Community Garden in which over 6000 children enjoyed over a 15 year period; founded the Easterbrook Farm school; and is a noted author on various topics. She operated the Kindergarten Forum through the Santa Clara County Office of Education by motivating an supporting early childhood education through her teaching, articles and mentoring. Age is no barrier to learning, Peck went back to school at the age of 90 to get a PhD in education.

Reservations can be made by purchasing a ticket for $45 for Saratoga Historical Foundation members; $50 for non-members by sending your check to Honoring Saratogans/SHF at PO Box 172, Saratoga, CA 95071. Questions? Call 408-867-4311 or e-mail [email protected]. Send your check today.

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