Raymus Homes

Raymus Homes sponsors golf tourney to help SJ County Sheriff's K-9 Pack

2008-04-18T16:01:00.000-07:00

San Joaquin Sheriff's deputies needing canine partners must pay between $6,000 and $7,000 out of their own pocket for the dogs.

To help defray that cost, Raymus Homes is sponsoring the first annual San Joaquin County Sheriff Canine Pack Golf Classic.

To help buy quality police dogs, the Sheriff Department's canine handlers established a non-profit organization, the San Joaquin County Deputy Sheriff Canine Pack.

How did Raymus Homes become involved? Raymus Homes President Toni Raymus explained.

"A Sheriff's officer living in Linden's Country Faire talked to us about the canine situation and we definitely wanted to help. This is a unique opportunity and we took advantage of it to help the Sheriff's department."

She added, "our Company supports law enforcement because it goes hand in hand with our neighborhoods' well being."

The tournament will be held at The Reserve at Spanos Park on Monday, April 21, with all proceeds going to help pay the dog costs.

In addition to the Raymus Homes sponsored golf tournament, other revenue generating activities include a canine competition and direct donation sponsorships by individuals

Spokesman Sgt. Steve Walker, in charge of the canine unit and a dog handler since 1997, said the price of a dog 11 years ago was about $3,500 and with the increase in the cost of a qualified, certified and thoroughly tested dog now in the $7,000 range, Raymus' assistance is "greatly appreciated."

"The great commitment by our officer-handlers is being helped significantly by Raymus Homes and we are certainly thankful for Raymus sponsoring this fundraising golf tournament," Walker said, adding, "This is our first golf tournament benefit."

He said Sheriff Steve Moore "is supporting us and he'll be out there with his team of golfers." Walker added that the Sheriff's Department is working on ways to have the county purchase the dogs instead of their individual handlers having to do so.

RAYMUS HOMES DONATES MULTI-USE PLAYGROUND BUILDING TO LIONS PRIDE PRESCHOOL

2008-04-11T09:50:00.001-07:00

Raymus Homes wanted to help Lions Pride Preschool in Linden and Sue Cammisa, the school’s director, working with Ryan Bray of Raymus came up with the idea for the Lions Den, a small, colorful structure that serves as a tunnel for racing Big Wheels and a storage shed for the vehicles and other kids’ toys.

Toni Raymus, president of Raymus Homes headquartered in Manteca, said the storage shed/Big Wheels tunnel is part of the Raymus overall plan of commitment to the Central Valley and the communities in which the company’s projects are located.

“We’ve contributed to the Boys and Girls Club, the Child Abuse Prevention Council, homeless shelters and the French Camp Haven of Peace for Woman,” Raymus said. “We’ve also helped the other preschool in Linden.”

Why help such a wide variety of local services? “We love it. Doing this makes it worth being in business and it gives all of us at Raymus Homes a feeling of satisfaction,” she said, also noting that such projects are the result of the company’s interest and commitment to education and preschools.

Built by a Raymus construction crew supervised by Country Faire superintendent Henry Naciemento, the brightly painted blue, red and yellow barn-shaped shed resides at the open end of a cement racecourse “U” in the school’s back yard.

With doors at both ends open, the shed is transformed into a large, colorful tunnel through which the preschoolers rocket on their Big Wheels provided by the school, pedaling madly, racing around and around, never tiring of the thrill of zipping through the tunnel.

The kids love it,” commented Sue Cammisa, Lion’s Pride Preschool director. “The idea of a multi-functional shed is a very good one.” She operates the Lion’s Pride Preschool with the help of her four-person staff.

As many of the 30 preschool children skidded, collided and continued on their madcap racing around the “U” and through the tunnel, Cammisa pointed out the many facets of the school located at the East end of the Linden High School campus along Hwy 26 in room 36 donated by the Linden Unified School District.

The large oak in the backyard play area shades a sizeable sandbox filled with toys; a huge plastic train is a fun crawl-through; a safe plastic jungle gym “climbing unit” is off to one side and toys are scattered across the large grassy yard.

Picnic tables along with the Lions Den shed for the children are also available on the cement patio area.

The school is funded by a number of organizations working together, including the Charter House Center for Families (which approved the grant Cammisa wrote to provide funding for the preschool), the First Five program (which funded the grant) and the YMCA which also helps with the program.

The school debuted in November 2006 and is funded through June 2009. Because it is on the high school campus R.O.P. students help out during the week.

“We’re trying to reach as many kids in Linden as we can,” said Cammisa. “We have a bilingual aide in the classroom and we have some kids who’ve actually developed their bilingual skills in class here.”

She added that open enrollment begins in June.

Ryan Bray, CSP sales consultant for Country Faire, said, “The energy level here is incredible. We’re happy to contribute to the preschool program for Linden’s kids and this shed and the racing it encourages will probably wear them out a bit.”

“It’s a lot of fun and this is a really cool program for the children,” Cammisa said.

Lion’s Pride Preschool’s hours are 7a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call (209) 887-2710.

What is the Nehemiah Gift Program?

2008-03-31T13:55:00.000-07:00

Watch this informative video to learn more on how the Nehemiah Gift program works.

Coach's Corner: Spring Tune-Up

2008-03-29T11:02:00.000-07:00

Spring is here and I'm sure you're all planning your first BBQ of the new year! Before the big day, review my Spring maintenance tips. These are common items that may get overlooked until you have a problem. It's always better to be PRO-active than RE-active!

• Clean and test smoke alarms.

• Test and reset ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) breakers.

• Change or clean the furnace filter.

• Operate your air conditioning system. If service is needed it will be much easier to get a technician out to your home before the summer season

• Adjust registers and confirm that cold air returns are clear of furniture or draperies.

• Make certain the air conditioner compressor is level and clear of debris.

• Drain sediment from the bottom of the water heater per the manufacturer's instructions.

• Inspect grout around tile (floor or wall) and touch up.

• Wash windows and screens, clean weep holes, and lubricate the window tracks.

• Check caulking, inside and out, and touch up.

• Check garage overhead door, tighten bolts as needed, and lubricate springs with motor oil. Have other repairs done by professionals.

• Start and adjust sprinkler system. Test exterior faucets for broken pipes.

• Clean gutters and confirm that downspouts or splash blocks drain away from the house.

• Check foundation, concrete, and yard for settling; fill in as needed for positive drainage.

• Check exterior paint and stain surfaces (especially stained doors) and refinish as needed.

Coach's Corner - Home Maintenance Tips

2008-03-27T13:15:00.000-07:00

I'd like to introduce you to Bill Bassi. He is our Customer Service Manager and has been with us for seven years. As an active Northgate Little League coach, Bill dulls out plenty of advice to Manteca's future big league players. He's done so for 15 years. Over time, Coach Bill has put together an extensive list of home maintenance tips and suggestions. We would like to use some of this space to share his valuable tips with you.

Going forward, Coach Bill will be in charge of our periodic updates regarding home maintenance tips. Home maintenance is vital to the longevity of your home and can help increase its value. So be sure to check back often for updates and reminders.

HURRY! ZERO DOWN ON SELECT HOMES

2008-03-24T15:42:00.000-07:00

SAVE BIG with FHA Nehemiah

2008-03-16T14:49:00.000-07:00

For a short time, buyers at Country Faire can take advantage of builder paid closing costs and a 3% gift used as a down payment. What does this all mean?? It means you can buy a brand new Energy Star Certified home with no money out of pocket!! This is a potential savings of nearly $30,000.

Act now, as this special only applies to select homes. Get in while rates are good and prices are low.

NEW FHA LIMITS HAVE ARRIVED!

2008-03-07T13:17:00.000-08:00

In order to help stimulate the housing market the Fair Housing Administration's loan limits have been increased, making it easier for people in San Joaquin County to qualify for a home purchase. The new FHA limit is $488,750 up from 362,790. According to the National Association of Realtors President, Dick Gaylord, this loan limit increase will help an additional 138,000 Americans buy a home. FHA loans were used heavily during a recession in the 80's to help stabilize falling prices and help people get the necessary financing. If that holds true, as more and more people take advantage of the current market conditions, home prices will gradually rise once again. So, if you are on the fence waiting, now is the time to buy.

If you are interested in a new Raymus home, give me a call or come visit us in Linden.

Why Linden?

2008-03-01T11:31:00.000-08:00

Hello Sunshine! I am grateful for the rain that is essential in producing the food that nourishes us; however, I am also a native Californian...so bring on the sun!

On my daily trek from Manteca to our new home neighborhood in Linden, I prefer to travel the country roads. The ride seems so much more peaceful than the optional route: Highway 99. Perhaps it's the almond trees in full bloom, the lush fields of green, or the majestic views of the snow-capped Sierras. As I was driving out this morning, I asked myself, "why Linden?" What is it that draws people to this small country town known for its cherries and walnuts? From what I have seen, the reasons are numerous, yet they all converge at some point and an underlying theme emerges. Linden embodies that community feeling that people are familiar with from years past. People in the community know your name, what you do for a living, your children, their children's teachers, their children's friends and parents. This type of community is hard to find in our area. The San Joaquin valley has grown quite a bit in the past several years. It seems as if communities popped up over night and have become solitary and sterile; perhaps it's a byproduct of the commuter culture. Most of the people I've come into contact with here in Linden work within a 20 mile radius. Perhaps this gives them more time to enjoy their home, family and community as opposed to being stuck in traffic on I-205 or 580. I think Linden is one of the last communities in our area that has not succumbed to the pressures of growth. And I think it is fair to say that this town will remain a close knit community for years to come.

Cherry Jubilee was a Huge Success!

2008-02-29T10:51:00.000-08:00

What a gorgeous day we had! The weather could not have been any better. Our Cherry Jubilee was enjoyed by locals as well as those from out of town. Attendees enjoyed fantastic BBQ tri-tip sandwiches and hot dogs from Mark and Maribel Candido of M&M catering. And to top it all off, they were able to take home a marvelous cherry pie from Kandies Pies of Tracy. Next up...The Linden Cherry Festival!!

2008 Cherry Jubilee!

2008-02-09T14:51:00.000-08:00

Friends and Family Referral Program

2008-02-02T22:06:00.000-08:00

We can give you 2500 reasons to refer you friends and family members to Country Faire in Linden. When your friend or family member closes on a new home at Country Faire, we will give you $2,500. It's easy money....and we appreciate the referrals!

2008-02-01T16:25:00.000-08:00

Come see our new neighborhood located in lovely Linden, CA. This charming small town, drenched in rich agricultural history, is the perfect place for raising a family. Come on, take a drive out to Linden, the central valley's best kept secret when it comes to raising a family.

5455 Giovanni Ct, Linden, CA 95236