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Volume 3 Issue 9 Serving Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Orangevale & Gold River First Edition for May 2008 DMV Announces New Air Pollution: Online Information Annual State of the Air Clean Air Test Features for Customers Using technology and platform is up and running. innovation to keep customers Current DMV online services: informed, the California Department of Motor Vehicles · Renew driver licenses and vehicle has announced today new features registration available on the DMV Web site. · Purchase personalized plates Customers will now be able to · Check the license status of driver receive the latest RSS (Real Simple education or traffic schools, new Syndication) feeds pertaining to or used vehicle dealers and more DMV news and information, sign · File change of address or vehicle up for instant news alerts; find a transfer forms local field office using a pop-up · Calculate fees and taxes due Google map, and on April 30, · Request refunds 2008 customers can download · Find the nearest DMV offices, DMV driving videos direct to hours of operation and wait times their iPods. · Schedule office appointments “We are very pleased to offer for up to three transactions or for more enhanced online services on three separate customers our Web site,” said DMV Director · Make appointments for both car George Valverde. “RSS is the and motorcycle driving skill tests next step in providing enhanced · Study the Driver’s Handbook, services to an increasingly mobile, the Motorcycle Handbook, the global and knowledge-based Parent-Teen Training Guide and 26 California Counties Still Fail, days. In alphabetical order, they are particle pollution. counties, because air pollution travels. market of DMV customers.” more 19 Counties Receive “A” Grades Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Contra Costa, “We see improvements in some areas This ‘second-hand’ smog drifts into other RSS is a format designed to · Access the DMV’s YouTube El Dorado, Fresno, Imperial, Kern, of the state, but the levels of ozone and communities and creates further adverse in American Lung Association’s deliver ever changing web content Channel for driver safety videos Kings, Los Angeles, Mariposa, Merced, particle pollution in California remain health impacts. The bottom line is that air directly to a user’s computer. 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Barbara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Siskiyou including children, teens and seniors, and have made.” Pittsburgh overtook Los Angeles as the and Sonoma. people with asthma, chronic bronchitis, Individuals can make their voices DMV field office in California and driver license renewals, most polluted city for short-term particle Madera, Santa Barbara, Tuolumne and emphysema, cardiovascular disease and heard with elected officials on these key “With the popularity of the DMV selection of personalized license pollution (soot). Although Los Angeles Shasta counties all improved their high diabetes. 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Particle pollution refers Overall, the report finds that 42 percent watch the DMV driving safety the Business, Transportation and year-round particle pollution by about Of the 25 nationwide counties most to the deadly cocktail of ash, soot, diesel of people in the United States live in videos at their leisure,” said Housing Agency, which is under one-third since the 2004 report. It also polluted by ozone, 12 are in California. exhaust, chemicals, metals and aerosols counties with unhealthful levels of either Director Valverde. the direction of Secretary Dale saw improvements in levels of ozone Ten of the 25 counties most polluted by that enter the air from fossil fuel burning, ozone or particle pollution. If the number The Department plans to offer E. Bonner. The DMV licenses pollution, with the weighted average short-term particle pollution are in the wood smoke and agricultural burning. of unhealthy days was measured against number of days each year with unhealthy state, as are seven of the 25 counties most Besides threatening health, ozone and the new ozone standard, it would show additional web-based customer drivers; maintains driving levels of ozone dropping by 13 (103.3 to polluted by long-term particle pollution. particle pollution also contribute to global that ozone pollution is worse than what services in the future. A new Web records; registers and tracks 90.3) from the 2007 to the 2008 report. In addition, California includes 10 of warming - with rising temperatures in turn the report indicates. To see the grades for Portal is in development which official ownership of vehicles Statewide, 26 of California’s 52 the 25 most ozone-polluted cities, eight expected to increase pollution and related air quality in specific communities and will create a “one-stop shop” for and vessels; investigates auto and counties with air quality monitoring of the 25 cities most polluted by short- threats to lung health. Gerber added, learn how to protect yourself and your DMV customers that is designed to identity-related fraud; and licenses stations received failing grades for either term particle pollution, and five of the “Reducing air pollution should concern family from air pollution, visit www. streamline all transactions. Many car dealers, driving schools, and high ozone days or particle pollution 25 cities most polluted by year-round all Californians, even in cleaner cities and stateoftheair.org. more features may be added once the traffic violator schools. 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(Since 1980, Political Cartoons Political on why small-town voters in only Bill Clinton managed it, Cartoons Political Pennsylvania and the Midwest which is why he was the only Democrat elected president in Drugs in Your Drinking Water seem resistant to his appeal. He said those areas had lost three decades.) by Sharon Guynup Animals also contribute. Factory into the overdrive mode associated with 100 medicines found in our water could jobs for 25 years. Therefore, When the liberal reflex is farms feed livestock hormones, steroids, inflammation, and slowed the growth take decades. people “get bitter, they cling coupled with a Ivy League- Down your eight glasses of water and about 40 percent of all antibiotics of developing kidney cells by one-third. In April, Sens. Barbara Boxer manufactured in the U.S. Their This suggests that small drug exposures (D-CA) and Frank Lautenberg, (D-NJ) to guns or religion or antipathy educated candidate who a day and chances are, you are also seems personally remote and “self-prescribing” minute amounts of medicine-laden manure, spread onto might exert powerful effects, especially began hearings on the issue. Also, to people who aren’t like them various prescription drugs, including crop fields, runs off into waterways. during periods of crucial development- Rep. Allyson Schwartz, (D-PA), has or anti-immigrant sentiment or uncomfortable with everyday American activities, it’s those used to treat infection, epilepsy, Our wastewater treatment systems say if you’re mixing infant formula with demanded a national task force to make anti-trade sentiment as a way are not designed to deal with modern water that carries traces of hormone- recommendations to Congress-which electoral poison. mental illness, heart problems-even to explain their frustrations.” 5-11,May 2008 those used to prevent pregnancy. pollutants, including drugs. The result: bending medications. should include funding: According 5-11,May 2008 Obama has apologized for his Obama brings a special Last month an investigative report a soup of free-flowing pharmaceuticals These findings are preliminary, to a 2003 EPA estimate of the cost of phrasing while defending the measure of arrogance to the from the Associated Press (AP) pours into our waters. Pharmaceuticals and more research is needed to protecting US drinking water, we are substance of his statement. And standard liberal critique of revealed that public drinking water in at also permeate the underground aquifers determine real risks. But they raise underfunding wastewater treatment by why not? He was retailing an Middle America. His candidacy least 24 major metropolitan areas-from that provide some 40 percent of our serious questions about the safety of $271 billion. article of left-wing orthodoxy has always been characterized Southern California to northern New water supply. our country’s water system-and about We also need a cooperative federal going back centuries: that the by two paradoxes. How can Jersey-is tainted with multiple drug What does this mean for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and pharmaceutical company program environment, and for us? Disturbing (EPA) oversight. to collect and properly dispose of

—7— residues. working class is distracted by he be so hopeful at the same—7— time he and his wife, Michelle, Of those, Philadelphia’s water was abnormalities in aquatic animals have The pressing question is: Why hasn’t unused and out-of-date drugs from religion and other peripheral most contaminated, harboring a mix of been widely documented. When male the EPA addressed this issue? The consumers. Factory farms also should concerns from focusing on portray America as a sink- pit of despair? And how can 56 different medications. Twenty-eight fish swim in waters containing traces AP report shocked readers across the be regulated to keep drug-laden manure its economic interests and of estrogen from birth control pills- nation, but pharmaceuticals have been from entering our water supply. he claim to be a uniter when of 35 tested watersheds also carried embracing socialism. pharmaceuticals. At least 41 million used by 11 million American women- showing up in our drinking water for This problem will only worsen as At bottom, this is a he’s an orthodox liberal who Americans are drinking drug-laced they morph into females and stop 20 years. our population grows and new drugs profoundly insulting point has risked little or nothing for water. reproducing. In one study, it took just Since 1996, the only contaminants are marketed. Perhaps, for once, might of view. Consider Obama’s bipartisan outreach? The federal government doesn’t three years for fish to all but disappear the EPA has added to the Safe Water we err on the side of caution? It is time formulation. He makes it Now, we know. Obama require testing for drugs in drinking from a Canadian lake. Tadpoles exposed Drinking Act were either ordered by we upgraded municipal water systems sound like no one would defines hopefulness as water, and sets no limits for safe levels. to Prozac don’t grow to full size, making Congress or mandated by lawsuits. to protect us from drugs we may be be a hunter or a Christian liberalism, specifically And while some water suppliers screen them vulnerable to predators. Benjamin H. Grumbles, the EPA’s unwittingly ingesting daily. Congress, Among scientists, these findings have Assistant Administrator for Water, the EPA, pharmaceutical companies, absent economic distress, that liberalism as embodied by for drugs, they rarely tell customers himself. Only with Obama’s what they find. heightened worries about human health said his agency has analyzed and the public must all cooperate and economic circumstances drive How do we end up drinking each risks from decades of constant, low- 287 pharmaceuticals for possible do their part. people into such atavistic election will America be redeemed from its harrowing other’s drugs? As a nation, we pop pills level exposure to random combinations regulation under the Act, but only one, habits. Has he considered that of drugs. The consequences could nitroglycerin, was listed: the substance false consciousness. We will for every imaginable malady-to the tune Sharon Guynup’s first book some people simply enjoy of 3.7 billion prescriptions in 2007-and include reproductive problems, is used for heart problems, but is also be unified, not by Obama is titled, State of the Wild 2006: hunting? And view the right our medicine cabinets overflow with early onset of puberty, and antibiotic used to make explosives. A Global Portrait of Wildlife, to bear arms as a guarantor of reaching out to conservatives over-the-counter remedies. These resistance-but much remains unknown. We need to “daylight” this issue by Wildlands, and Oceans. She writes American liberty? to hammer out compromises, drugs are not fully metabolized in our Recent studies have found disturbing quickly evaluating the extent of the on science and the environment for The assumption is that only but by conservatives shedding bodies; some residues are excreted and effects on human cells. In the lab, small problem and making that information national magazines and websites liberal attitudes are normal and their bitterness and becoming flushed down the toilet. Another source quantities of estrogen triggered rapid publicly available. But we can’t wait growth in breast cancer cells. 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By the North Atlantic for 69 days and 27 scheduled for 14 May 2008. We will through the various alternate means compliments of our great Commissary Horst Bendzulla was just a 10-year trade, he had been trained as an artist and air shows in four European countries. In meet at the former McClellan AFB such as Paratransit, Special Transit, Staff, and some great fellowship. old boy in 1948 when following the worked throughout Europe restoring November 1999 he was inducted into the Chapel, Bldg 5726 and the meeting etc. John Locher will discuss Licensing Direct any questions to our volunteers defeat of Nazi Germany, a new enemy paintings, antiquing and specializing Airlift/Tanker Hall of Fame and into the time is 1030 hrs. We have 2 speakers for requirements. Should be an interesting at 561-7476, Mon thru Thurs, 0900 to laid siege to the war-torn country. The in gold-leafing and marbleizing. He Utah Aviation Hall of Fame two years this event. Peggy Forseth-Andrews will topic, especially for us seniors. So 1500 hrs. Soviet grip on Berlin and the blockade continued his craft in Southern California later. In June 2001 a new generation of all highways was further crippling and eventually moved to Northern aircraft loader (25,000 pound capacity) those who had managed to live through California before retiring to the Auburn was named the “Halvorsen Loader” in Military Graduates Hometown News the bombings by cutting off food, area in 1997. his honor. There are now more than 300 medicine, heat and electricity. But “Painting is still my hobby”, noted deployed world-wide. And every year Check back every issue for your hometown hero! Berlin’s Templehof Airport remained Bendzulla who loves to paint landscapes Halvorsen continues to give inspirational open to both British and American and the ocean. After visiting Pearl speeches and drop candy parachutes to aircraft which began bringing in life- Harbor, he was inspired to paint the USS elementary schools, air shows, church saving humanitarian supplies. For more Arizona several times and since then and other groups throughout the world. than 14 months coal, food and other has painted many other military ships. Deanne Ellsworth of Fair Oaks immediate necessities where airlifted “About three months ago I came across organized a conference for LDS Church into the city until the Soviets finally an old black and white photo of the members at the Mormon Center facility gave up. Candy Bomber’s plane dropping candy in Rancho Cordova and invited Col. parachutes to Berlin children. I felt an Halvorsen to be the keynote speaker Col. Gail S. Halvorsen, USAF (Ret) Air Force Airman Shannon M. Shaw Air Force Airman Gregory L. Air Force Airman Sara M. Elliott has overwhelming desire to paint it. I started and to re-enact the candy drop. He was one of hundreds of U.S. pilots has graduated from basic military Defilippo has graduated from basic graduated from basic military training the painting and didn’t like it and started graciously accepted the invitation and involved in the 1948-49 Berlin Airlift training at Lackland Air Force Base, military training at Lackland Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base, San over again. I didn’t know at that time with the help of 40 children and several which eventually earned him the title San Antonio, Texas. Base, San Antonio, Texas. Antonio, Texas. that Col. Halvorsen and I would have adults from Citrus Heights and Fair Oaks of “The Berlin Candy Bomber”. After During the six weeks of training, During the six weeks of training, the During the six weeks of training, the a chance to meet. I planned to cherish LDS congregations who assembled 250 meeting some Berlin children and the airman studied the Air Force airman studied the Air Force mission, airman studied the Air Force mission, the painting for myself and hang it in my candy parachutes – the re-enactment was seeing how much they enjoyed the two mission, organization, and military organization, and military customs organization, and military customs home, but when I heard he was coming, a huge success. “It took three passes over sticks of gum he shared with them, he customs and courtesies; performed drill and courtesies; performed drill and and courtesies; performed drill and I immediately knew I had to give the Mormon Center for Col. Halvorsen to began making ‘candy drops’ just before and ceremony marches, and received ceremony marches, and received ceremony marches, and received painting to him,” stated Bendzulla. get all the candy dropped to conference landing at Templehof. By night the physical training, rifle marksmanship, physical training, rifle marksmanship, physical training, rifle marksmanship, With the help of donations from attendees and children picnicking Utah native would tie candy and gum field training exercises, and special field training exercises, and special field training exercises, and special Hershey’s and other state-side candy below,” stated Ellsworth. After landing to tiny parachutes made out of mens training in human relations. training in human relations. training in human relations. companies and American schoolchildren at Mather Airfield, Halvorsen drove handkerchiefs. By day, he would drop In addition, airmen who complete In addition, airmen who complete In addition, airmen who complete who made thousands of tiny parachutes, back up to the drop site and there he met them to the children below. Since planes basic training earn credits toward basic training earn credits toward basic training earn credits toward Halvorsen and other pilots dropped over Horst Bendzulla for first time. The two were landing every three minutes, just an associate degree through the an associate degree through the an associate degree through the 20 tons of candy to Berlin children. exchanged a hearty handshake, hug and before the drop Halvorsen would wiggle Community College of the Air Force. Community College of the Air Force. Community College of the Air Force. Following his military career and many memories. the wings of his C54 so the children She is the daughter of Marty Shaw He is the son of Michael and Shery Elliott earned distinction as an honor subsequent retirement, Halvorsen Following Col. Halvorsen’s keynote would know it was him. That earned of Mesa, Ariz., and Sheena Shaw of Maier of La Paenda Way, Orangevale, graduate. became an educator and from 1976 to address, Bendzulla presented the him the adoration of the children and Stanley Ave., Carmichael, Calif. Calif. She is the daughter of Jill Clark of 1984 was the Assistant Dean of Student ‘Candy Bomber’ painting to his hero yet another nickname -- “Uncle Wiggly Shaw is a 2007 graduate of Skyline Defilippo is a 2004 graduate of Casa Orangevale Ave., Orangevale, Calif., Life at Brigham Young University. He and the 87-year old retired Colonel was Wings”. High School, Mesa. Roble High School, Orangevale. and granddaughter of Joan Henry and his wife of 49 years, Alta, spent overwhelmed by the gesture. “This Bendzulla was one of those lucky of Crown Drive, Everett, Wash. a year serving a mission for the LDS is something I will treasure forever,” children that caught a candy parachute. The airman is a 2005 graduate of Church in England and later served a exclaimed Halvorsen. The news had spread quickly and he Everett High School. remembered he had to hike several second mission in St. Petersburg, Russia Bendzulla, his wife, daughter, son- kilometers to the place where the from 1995 to 1997. in-law and several of his grandchildren children would eagerly wait for treats Over the years Halvorsen has were part of the crowd scrambling Mount Vernon from the sky. While many of the participated in several food re-supply to grab the falling candy parachutes Berlin children were able to meet their operations including a C-130 night-drop – and he caught one again 60 years Memorial Event ‘chocolate hero’, Bendzulla never did. over Bosnia in 1994, and a supply run to after catching the first one in Berlin. Mount Vernon Memorial Park will And very few people knew that he was a Albania in 1999, where he visited Camp Bendzulla reminisced, “It brought back Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian S. Air Force Airman Kyle T. Willing hold its 41st Annual Memorial Day Mormon, including Bendzulla. Hope, a Kosovo refugee camp to deliver many memories and tears to my eyes to Baker has graduated from basic has graduated from basic military Tribute on Monday, May 26th at 11 Yet Bendzulla joined The Church candy, toys, and school supplies to the see the parachutes coming down again. military training at Lackland Air training at Lackland Air Force a.m. This special tribute will honor all of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in children there. In 1998 he was a pilot on It was a very special day. Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Base, San Antonio, Texas. veterans both past & present who have Germany just five years after the Berlin the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation During the six weeks of During the six weeks of given us the special privileges that we training, the airman studied the Air training, the airman studied the enjoy today. Force mission, organization, and Air Force mission, organization, This event is the largest in military customs and courtesies; and military customs and Sacramento, and includes over 460 performed drill and ceremony courtesies; performed drill large American flags, military color marches, and received physical and ceremony marches, and & honor guards, musical salutes by training, rifle marksmanship, field received physical training, rifle the 59th Army Band, a flag folding training exercises, and special marksmanship, field training ceremony, the missing soldier’s table, training in human relations. exercises, and special training in a skydiver, and a jet flyover. Our guest In addition, airmen who human relations. speaker will be Major General Wm. H. complete basic training earn In addition, airmen who Wade II, Adjutant General, California credits toward an associate degree complete basic training earn National Guard. through the Community College credits toward an associate The public is invited to this free of the Air Force. degree through the Community event. Mount Vernon Memorial He is the son of Larry Baker of College of the Air Force. Park is located at 8201 Greenback 78th St., Sacramento, Calif. He is the son of Denise Labadie Lane, in Fair Oaks, one block east of Baker is a 2007 graduate of of Madison Ave., Orangevale, Fair Oaks Blvd. Hiram W. Johnson High School, Calif. For additional information call Sacramento. 916-969-1251. Page 4 First Edition for May 2008 Northern California Publishers and Authors 2008 Book Awards The Northern California Publishing, won the Bronze Best Spiritual/Self-Help Book Best Interior Text & Images/Graphics Publishers and Authors held award for Best Book. It tells the Relax Focus Succeed Gold on the Diamond: Sacramento’s their annual Book Awards dinner story of Wordsworth the mouse By Karl Palachuk Great Baseball Players 1886-1976 on April 26th at Luau Garden who recites poetry and gets Great Little Book Publishing By Alan O’Connor in Sacramento to honor their insights about how Grandma is Company, Inc. Big Tomato Press winning entries for books and still his grandma with or without materials published in 2007. Book her memory. Honorable Mention—Best Best Interior Photos/Photo Layout Awards chair, Jennifer Martin, Inspirational Book Yuba Seasons emceed the gala event which Other winners included: Stems of Life Picked from the By David McKay kicked off the NCPA Publishing Garden of Survival Mountain Images Press Conference the following day at Best General Fiction Book By Virginia E. Hansen the Red Lion Inn. The Afterlife of Charlotte Browning Llumina Press Best Exterior Hard Cover Taking the gold for Best Book By Christine B. Yuba Seasons was Dandelion Through the Lighthouse Productions Best Poetry Book By David McKay Crack by Kiyo Sato, published The Petrified Heart Mountain Images Press by Willow Valley Press. This Honorable Mention – Best Fiction By Charles E. Patterson Bronze Best Book winner Best Exterior Hard Cover – Children’s impressive book by first-time Through Phantom Eyes -Volume by Frances Kakugawa Corps Productions author Sato is the true story of One- A Child’s Guidance Book a Japanese-American family By Theodora Bruns Best Sports Reference Book Delta & Dawn: Mother & Baby in California—farming in Theodora Bruns, Publisher Honorable Mention – Best Illustrated Gold on the Diamond: Sacramento’s Whales’ Journey Gold Best Book winner by Kiyo Sato the 1920’s, coping during the Children’s Book Great Baseball Players 1886-1976 By Stephanie Cruz chronicles a Japanese-American family coping with the Depression Depression—and their traumatic Honorable Mention – Best Fiction Play Hopscotch on Saturn’s Rings By Alan O’Connor Big Tomato Press and Internment in California forced relocation to the Poston Virgin Trail By Nancy Hayden Curry Big Tomato Press concentration camp during By Var’Tus Corps Productions, Publisher Best Exterior Soft Cover World War II. Bill Zaccone, Publisher Best Alternative Media Book The Petrified Heart Honorable Mention – Best Media The Silver award for Best Best Educational Children’s Book The Super-Good Project Planner for By Charles E. Patterson Package Book went to Yuba Seasons by Best General Non-Fiction What Time Is It? Technical Consultants Corps Productions Through Phantom Eyes – Vol. 1 – A David McKay, published by When We Were Colored, A Mother’s By Virginia “Honey” Carter By Karl Palachuk Child’s Guidance Mountain Images Press. This Story Author House, Publisher Great Little Book Publishing Best Media Package By Theodora Bruns stunningly beautiful nature By Eva Rutland Company, Inc. The Afterlife of Charlotte Browning Theodora Bruns, Publisher photography book by David IWP Book Publishers Best Juvenile/Young Adult – Fiction By Christine B. McKay is a testament to the Serving Humanity: Exercises in Best Nature Photography Book Lighthouse Productions South Yuba River, in California’s Best Illustrated Children’s Book Tasteful Philanthropy Yuba Seasons Sierra Nevada. McKay, who Wordsworth Dances the Waltz By Jonathan Pearce By David McKay has photographed the river for By Frances H. Kakugawa BalonaBooks, Publisher Mountain Images Press thirty years, gives us an intimate Watermark Publishing and timeless portrait of moving Best Juvenile/Young Adult – Best Interior Text Layout water, stone, and living things— Honorable Mention – Best Illustrated Nonfiction Stay Healthy, Live Longer, Spend showing the Yuba in all seasons. Children’s Book From Slave to Superstar of the Wild Wisely Frances Kakugawa’s Delta & Dawn: Mother and Baby West By Davis Liu, M.D. beautifully illustrated children’s Whales’ Journey By Tom DeMund Stetho Publishing book, Wordsworth Dances the By Stefanie Cruz Legends of the West Publishing Waltz, published by Watermark Big Tomato Press Company, Publisher

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Honorable Mention – Best Reference Book It’s In the Bag: Your Custom Local Celebrity Stefanie Cruz won Business and Travel Wardrobe honorable mention- Best Illustrated By Barbara DesChamps Children’s Book and Best Exterior Hardback Cover-Children’s Book Photo from istockphoto.com, not Yuba Seasons Château Publishing for Delta & Dawn Award winner David McKay’s book Yuba Seasons is a testament to the South Yuba River First Edition for May 2008 Page 5 Citrus Heights News & Views Today’s Working Adults Face Senior Issues, Concerns & Recreation Long Term Care “Double Whammy” Addressed at Health Fair One part of the double vulnerability impaired), and $190 per day for nursing “Soar to Healthy Heights” is the include measuring blood pressures A limited number of wheelchairs has to do with younger Americans’ own home services. These costs, which may theme of the 1st annual Senior Health and doing balance assessments in with optional escort service will be health. “There’s a misconception that be lower or higher depending on region, Fair on Saturday, May 17th from regards to fall prevention. available. long term care is just for older people,” have been increasing with inflation. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fountain Exhibitors will include many Sponsors of the Health Fair are Gott said during the interview, “but it’s Working people need a plan for handling Square Rose Garden, located at 7115 governmental, senior, and adult Mercy San Juan Medical Center, the not so. Working age Americans -- those these potential costs, Gott emphasized. Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights. agencies as well as non-profit and City of Citrus Heights, Allied Waste, 18 through 64 -- account for a full 39% One solution to the double whammy Exhibits, entertainment, and public service organizations. Union Bank, People’s Advocate, Wal- of those who need care.” The radio is long term care insurance, but lectures, all dedicated to senior There will be booths with Mart, Lucky Derby, Healthy Cities host, Ron Kauffman, highlighted this it’s not for everyone, Stanley says. issues and concerns, will be featured information about nutrition, Collaborative, and All Star Printing. fact with a personal experience. “I had “What everyone does need is long at the fair. legal services, healthcare, and Partners of the fair are Sunrise a horrible biking accident, and I was a term care planning.” The wealthiest There will be complimentary medical topics. Recreation & Park District, broken rib away from needing in-home Americans can self-insure, and those snacks, exhibit give-aways, and Plus several organizations that are the Sacramento County Adult care.” Extended care needs can arise at with limited income or assets may be many door prizes. designed for seniors’ leisure time will and Aging Commission, and any age. best off looking to public assistance. The first 1,000 senior attendees be represented at the fair. Senior Nutrition Services. The second part of the double Stanley’s organization, consisting of will receive a recyclable tote bag with Musical and dancing entertainment For more information about the Sandra & Bob Stanley whammy has to do with the aging more than 400 independent long term special enclosures. will be scheduled throughout the event or how to become a sponsor parents of working people. “Statistics care insurance specialists, educates “And everything is free, including event in the outdoor trellis area. or exhibitor, please contact Dr. tell us,” Gott said, “that one of every individuals and organizations on the For health reasons, Americans in the admittance,” said Dr. Jayna Door prizes will be given out Karpinski-Costa at (916) 722-8647. two Americans will need some form of long term care planning options that are Karpinski-Costa, president of SOAR “and you don’t have to be present prime of life may be less financially long term care once they reach 65.” For right for each particular situation. (Sylvan Old Auburn Road), a Citrus to win,” said Dr. secure than they think, according to a young couple with two set of parents, Information is available at www. Sandra Stanley, Partner of LTC Financial the odds of financial impact are very ltcfp.us/ SandraStanley . Heights neighborhood association. Karpinski-Costa. Partners, LLC, one of the nation’s most high, if the parents lack the resources Sandra Stanley, a second-generation “SOAR recognizes that seniors are A t t e n d e e s experienced long term care insurance for their own care. “This is a big issue Californian, has been in the financial a growing segment of our population will receive a agencies. “The sudden need for long for working-age people today,” Gott service industry since 1999. Her and we wanted to have an event that special greeting term care can erode their best-laid asserted, pointing out that Americans hustand Bob, who was born and raised was designed especially for them.” and welcome financial plans,” she says, “and they’re are living longer and the odds of needing in the Sacramento area, has recently The program in the Council from County vulnerable on two fronts, not just one, care increase with age. Young couples, joined her in their family business. This Chambers will include a presentation S u p e r v i s o r no matter how young they are.” just starting out or at mid-career, “never family-oriented team offers expertise by Dr. Lewis Bliss, Mercy San Juan R o b e r t a The facts were presented by a expected their parents to live into their to seniors in particular, understanding Medical Center ophthalmologist, on MacGlashan, the national spokesperson for Stanley’s 90’s or beyond 100.” their health needs as well as their cataracts and other senior eye concerns honorary chair organization, Denise Gott, on Senior The current average national costs financial concerns. at 11 a.m. and a talk about joint of the health Lifestyles Live Talk Radio, hosted by of care are higher than many people Representing all of the major top- replacements and other orthopedic fair, and Citrus Ron Kauffman (Clear Channel AM may think, Gott said: $20 per hour for rated insurance companies, Sandra and issues by Dr. Paul Sasaura, Mercy Heights Mayor 1230 - WBZT). The program, which a home health aide; $80 to $250 per day Bob are able to provide their clients San Juan Medical Center orthopedic Steve Miller at a aired on April 2, was heard throughout for assisted living; $55 per day for adult with a variety of products that will surgeon, at 12 noon. special ceremony south Florida as well as nationally over day care (often used for the cognitively satisfy their needs and concerns. the Internet. Beth Sloan, a registered dietician, at 11:30 a.m. will speak on “Senior Nutrition A highlight of Issues”. The American Heart the Health Fair Memorial Day Community Event Association will join Mercy Medical will be an award Advent Lutheran Church is hosting and those continuing to serve on our each military branch’s hymn and the Center in performing body fat testing given to the their 7th Annual Memorial Day behalf.” national anthem. The ceremony will and sharing information about heart “Senior Senior”, Community Event on May 26, 2008. This year Advent Lutheran Church end with a moving recitation of the health and stroke awareness. the oldest person The event is FREE and will be held is also celebrating its 50th Anniversary. names of those in the military who’ve Other free tests and screenings will who registers. from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at 5901 Reflecting on 50 years of being a part died from our area this year and the San Juan Ave. (between Greenback of the Citrus Heights community has playing of taps. Roberta MacGlashen, and Madison). All are welcome to served to reinforce the commitment to Sacramento County Supervisor and Merrill Garden Residents attend this family friendly gathering the Memorial Day event. God’s love Jeannie Bruins, Citrus Heights City of our community. is free and in joyful response, we freely Council member, will be on hand to ‘Walk’ to Kentucky Derby The idea for bringing the community give to one another. Reaching out to the welcome everyone. Celebration for walking 4,353 miles planned together was born out of the September community has been a part of Advent’s Bring the family to enjoy food, 11, 2001 tragedy. Pastor Ray Olsen history for 50 years, and with this year’s Sunrise Park & Recreation District’s The senior residents at Merrill Gardens at Citrus and members of the church wanted Memorial Day celebration, we look “Kid’s Zone” with crafts and games for Heights have collectively walked 4,353 miles since they to express their faith by celebrating forward to the next 50 years. kids, inflatable jumpers for all ages, a began their quest to walk as many miles as it would together all that is good about America. Come and join us for a Tribute petting zoo, pony rides, magician and 70 take them to walk across the country. They have now The guiding principle has been “to Ceremony at Noon. The ceremony entrants to the Rod, Custom and Classic logged as many miles as it would take for them to celebrate our freedom, by honoring honors our Veterans and local Fire and Car Show. Join the ADVENTure as we reach Kentucky, just in time for the Kentucky Derby. those who have died to protect it, Police personnel with the singing of Celebrate Memorial Day together. Four residents have walked over 200 miles and three residents have walked over 300 miles since they began the program last summer. The 20 residents are not really walking across the country, they logged the miles walking in the neighborhood and around the community, walking every day as part of the community’s Active Living program. A Kentucky Derby Celebration is planned to celebrate the resident’s accomplishment. It will include Horse Races, Mint Juleps and a special southeastern menu. The seniors started walking in July, 2007 and it took them ten months to reach Louisville. The goal is to be in New York by July, 2008. The senior residents say they feel healthier because of the added exercise and they are committed to reaching New York. Wednesday, May 14th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Merrill Gardens at Citrus Heights 7418 Stock Ranch Road Merrill Gardens at Citrus Heights is an independent and assisted living retirement community owned by Merrill Gardens of Seattle, Washington. The company consists of 53 communities in 8 states. The management and resources of the company ensure high standards of service and a long- term commitment to quality, security, choice and privacy in all Merrill Gardens communities. The Better Business Bureau named Merrill Gardens the Business of the Year and the Family Business Institute honored Merrill Gardens as the Family Business of the Year for 2007. Merrill Gardens received a Finalist Award in the 2006 American Business Awards in the Innovative Business Practices category. Please call: Shirley Platt Young, General Manager, 916-725-7418 Email: [email protected] Page 6 First Edition for May 2008 Fair Oaks News & Views Assemblyman Niello Calls for Increased Fair Oaks Spring Fest Personal Financial Literacy Financial Literacy Month. the month of April. “Due to the difficult economy As supporters of ACR 113, and the current Mortgage Crisis, the California Society of CPAs California families are saving and the California Jump$tart less and adding to their consumer Coalition recently held their debts. Now more than ever, the second annual California need for an increased awareness Summit on Financial Literacy of personal finance is necessary. on April 23 in Sacramento. The Students in our schools are Jump$tart Coalition, which not being taught the basics of promotes financial literacy for Assemblyman Roger Niello financial literacy and as they students, can be found online at become adults and enter into http://www.cajumpstart.org/. Assembly Resolution credit card, mortgage, and other “Financial literacy is recognizes the need loan agreements, they sometimes an important issue for all do not realize the true nature and Californians. It is important for increased personal consequences of the agreement,” that we provide people with the finance awareness said Assemblyman Niello. tools necessary to understand the

In addition to trying to increase complexities of today’s financial Photo Amanda Morello Through a unanimously financial literacy for individuals, decisions. This resolution Shriners clown doing what he knows best... Putting Smiles on Childrens Faces approved resolution on the Assembly Concurrent Resolution will hopefully heighten the Thousands enjoyed the annual Fair Sunday and live bands playing for the Assembly Floor, Assemblyman 113 encourages interested awareness of the issue and Oaks Spring Fest weekend-long event crowd throughout the weekend at the Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) parties to provide opportunities get people to think about their held in the old Fair Oaks Village the village park. today called upon the State for financial literacy education financial well-being,” said first weekend of May. There was an Sponsors of the event were Folsom to all Californians during Assemblyman Niello. energetic parade, which included many Chevrolet, Bob’s Cycle Center, Fair to recognize April, 2008 as local organizations, local politicians, Oaks Recreation and Park District, R.K. children and school groups. Jacobs Insurance Services, Fair Oaks Folsom Chevrolet sponsored the Water District, Clark and Christopher Sunday car show, which displayed Apparel, Ober Design Studios, Clipper Plan Ahead for I-5 Project many classic and rare automobiles. Magazine, Fair Oaks Cemetery, Fair On Friday, May 30th, Caltrans closed. The expected construction the meditative moments of a Children enjoyed participating in the Oaks Chamber of Commerce and and C.C. Meyers Construction will schedule and traffic delays may languorous drift along the river. The Frog Jump contests that were available the American River Messenger. The start a seven week project to repair change due to weather, materials or Sacramento International Airport both Saturday and Sunday. Other Community thaks all of the event a critical portion of Interstate 5 in other factors. Gallery is facilitated through the activities included a pancake breakfast sponsors for their support. downtown Sacramento. The project Airport officials encourage Sacramento Metropolitan Arts each day, the Spring Fest Fun Run on will be constructed in four phases travelers to visit www.fixI-5.com Commission (SMAC), a City/ in which sections of I-5 through for the latest information about County Agency, and in cooperation downtown will be closed, including lane closures, alternate routes and with the Sacramento County some on and off ramps. Drivers can construction schedules. On this Airport System. expect long delays while traveling Web site passengers can sign up Visit the SMAC Web site at around Sacramento during the for email alerts and learn more www.sacmetroarts.org for more project. All four construction about the project. Travelers can information on commissions and phases will affect traffic heading to also call 5-1-1 Local Artist’s programs. for real-time traffic and from Sacramento International Work on Display in Terminal B updates. Sacramento International Airport. An exhibition of paintings in oil Airport is partnering with Caltrans When northbound lanes are and acrylic by Lynnette Diem was to publicize the I-5 project to airport closed during Phases 1 and 3, recently installed in Terminal B at passengers and employees. These Caltrans officials recommend Sacramento International Airport. publicity efforts include links on adding one hour on top of a normal The artwork captures the changing the airport Web site, signs in the airport commute, especially during light, color, and rhythm of water as Terminals, changeable signs on CHP Public Affairs Officer rush hour. Travelers may be delayed it flows over the smooth surface airport roads, and communication Lizz Dutton up to one hour when departing from of rocks in the riverbed. Soothing with airlines, rental car agencies interrogating cat suspect the airport during Phases 2 and 4, natural colors flow across the and taxi drivers. Frog Jump Contest led by Batman when southbound lanes will be surface of her canvasses to capture Edward Jones Hosts Broadcast Presentation for Women the firm’s business, from the types hold strategy. 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The website will repairing a portion of Interstate 5 in be facing the challenge like other features live traffic cameras, links downtown Sacramento starting May commuters who live in the suburbs to ridesharing and transit resources, 30 and County Supervisor Susan and work downtown. “Caltrans has set answers to frequently asked questions Peters is urging all motorists to plan up a website that will be able to help plus members of the public can sign ahead when they travel in the vicinity all of us in planning trips downtown up for e-mail alerts to receive the latest of the construction project. while this major repair job is being information about the project as well According to Caltrans the repair performed. I’ll be checking out this as find out about upcoming lane and work is expected to last about seven special website before departing and I ramp restrictions. weeks and certain traffic lanes will be urge everyone else prior to going onto The designated construction area closed which will probably contribute the highway to take advantage of the consists of Interstate 5 between to back-ups and increased congestion. information available online.” Richards Boulevard and R Street. “It is important for anyone driving to The Caltrans website specifically Motorists in both north and south downtown Sacramento to be cognizant dedicated to keeping motorists directions will be impacted. about the I-5 construction project and informed about the construction project Widowed Persons Association Solar Energy Sunday Support and widowers and there is no charge to Any and all widows or widowers may attend the social other than the meal they attend. Held every Sunday from 3:00 chose. for Homeowners pm – 5:00 pm in the meeting room of Recovery from Grief Workshop Free Workshop the WPAC office. Enter from the back As a public service to the community, Date: Saturday, May 17 parking lot at 2628 El Camino Ave., all widowed persons are invited to Time: 10 a.m. - Noon Suite D-18 participate in the Recovery From Grief Location: SMUD Customer Realizing how difficult it is to go workshop sponsored by the Widowed Service Center, 6301 S Street, Supervisor Susan Peters (center) leads ground-breaking event at Patriots Park into new social situations when one is Persons Association of California. Sacramento first widowed, the Widowed Persons There is no charge or donation required. Recently a group of Carmichael opportunities for children to learn in Liaison Roger Berkenpas led Questions: Contact: Jodi New- Recreation and Park District Staff an outdoor environment. other community leaders and Association of California encourages The only criterion is that you Must Be man Cordone [email protected] widowed men and women to come Widowed. The next Recover From Grief got together and brainstormed The park is scheduled to open neighbors in the ceremony. Names to Sunday Support each Sunday from workshop will begin on Thursday, May This workshop will introduce on improving the parks of in October 2008. The ground- of staff who worked to have the 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm with some going to 1, 2008 and continue weekly through you to SMUD’s program that helps Carmichael, determined to join breaking ceremony was held new park grant approved were dinner as a group following the session. Thursday, June 5, 2008 as the final you generate your own power from forces for the good of the children on April 26th at 11 am at the Lee Ann Yarber, Chris Hansen, The Widowed Persons Association meeting. The meetings will be held from the sun. The session will include in the community. CRPD staff Palm Avenue site. Supervisor and Celeste Alvarado. is designed to be of help to recently 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the WPAC offices an overview of photovoltaic (solar) decided to write a grant to fund Susan Peters and Neighborhood widowed men and women but any and at 2628 El Camino Avenue, Suite D-18. technologies, system design fun- all widows and widowers are welcome Please call our office at (916) 972-9722 the Patriots Park Project on Palm damentals, the economics of solar Avenue. In today’s world of tight as a community service by WPAC. Monday through Friday between the power, and tips on how to choose the Participants do not need to be members hours of 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to budjets and increased state and right contractor for your project. federal regulations, the group and there is no charge. reserve a seat. If there is no answer at the The workshop is free. Class Newcomer’s Buffet & Social office, please leave your name, phone focused on the important avenue Any and all widows or widowers number and reference the workshop and size is limited and pre-registration of taking advantage of available may attend. Held every third Monday someone will return your call on the next is required. grant money. evening at 5:30 pm in the private dining business day. Customers can register online at: In conjunction with the room at the Plaza Hoff Brau, corner of Widowed Persons Association of smud.org, e-mail [email protected] Sacramento First 5 agency, El Camino and Watt Avenues; cost California (916) 972-9722, Office or call 916-732-6738. Carmichael was recommended varies as the choice is from a no-host Hours 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday for funding on March 3, 2008 at buffet menu. through Friday This is a public service to all widows Candidates Forum the First 5 Commission meeting downtown and the county building. to be held May 27 CRPD was recommended for $50, 000 for a Tot-Lot play area, for The Carmichael Chamber of children prenatal to age five, at the Commerce will sponsor a Can- Patriots Park Site were children can learn and play. Along with the didates Forum, Tuesday, May funding of the Tot-Lot there will 27 noon at the Carmichael Park also be a beautiful butterfly garden, Clubhouse, 5750 Grant Avenue. which will provide enriched Assemblyman Alan Nakinishi, Sample Tot-Lot to be built at Patriots Park- CRPD image District 10 is termed out; so five candidates will be running for Sacramento Valley Symphonic SUNDAY an open seat this election. They Band Association 11:00 Three Note Band are David Sander, Jack Sieglock, presents its annual Community Band Festival 12:00 Capitol Pops Concert Band Paul Hegyi, Alyson Huber and Carmichael Park 1:00 Sacramento Concert Band Jim Cook. Saturday - Sunday May 31 - June 1, 2008 2:00 Capital City Concert Band Incumbent Supervisor Susan Free to the Public! 3:00 Sacramento Symphonic Winds Peters, District 3 is running for SATURDAY re-election and is being chal- 4:00 59th Army Band - California National Guard 11:00 North Bay Wind Symphony lenged by Warren Harding. 5:15 River City Concert Band 12:00 Sonoma Hometown Band All the candidates have Bring a lawn chair! Bring a picnic! Spend the day! been extended an invitation 1:00 Roseville Community Concert Band to participate. 2:00 El Dorado Brass Band For more information: This meeting is open to the 3:00 Cosumnes River College Concert Band 916-489-2576 public and reservations are re- 4:00 Elk Grove Community Band or [email protected] quired. Cost of the luncheon is 5:00 Solano Winds $13.50 prepaid and $15 at the door. Vis, MasterCard and Dis- cover cards are accepted. To se- cure your seat call the Chamber office, 481-1002. Deadline for reservations is May 23. Page 8 First Edition for May 2008 Orangevale News & Views Letter from the President… Investments (and Expertise) Can www.orangevalechamber.com Please feel free to call the office with your concerns, we are here to serve the Make Great Mother’s Day Gifts businesses and the community. 2008, your mother can put in up to strategies that are appropriate for Sincerely Yours, Katherine Leonard $6,000 to an IRA if she’s 50 or older, her goals, needs, risk tolerance OVCC President or $5,000 if she’s under 50. While and time horizon. Upcoming Meetings you can’t actually make a deposit By following one or more of these CPAC (Community Planning into your mother’s IRA, you can give gift suggestions, you’ll brighten the Advisory Council) at the Orangevale her some money for that purpose. holiday for your own mother. And Community Center. The next meeting Give stocks. Consider giving your gift will still have an impact will be Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 pm. shares of a company that produces long after Mother’s Day is over. Supervisor Roberta MacGlashan products or services used by holds her monthly Orangevale meeting your mother. If you’re going to at Annie’s Breakfast and Steaks on the first Friday of every month. The NEXT give away some of your own meeting will be Friday, May 2nd Kirk Camunez shares, you’ll need to know Metro Fire Community Emergency what you originally paid for the Response Team Free Course. For Mother’s Day arrives this Sunday. stock, how long you’ve held it more information or to register for an You could, of course, give Mom and its fair market value at the upcoming class, visit www.smfd.ca.gov/ some flowers, and she’d probably date of the gift. Your mother cert.htm appreciate them. But if your mother will need this information to I am proud to announce that our Do you want to be our next Honorary Orangevale Community Events is a certain age, you might also want determine gains or losses if Platinum Sponsor for Pow Wow Days is Mayor? Get your application into our Second Sunday of each month to make another type of gift - a gift she decides to sell the stock. WAL-MART. Make sure that you mark office. It’s time to raise some money Breakfast Grange Hall 8-10:30 am 5807 (You’ll also need to determine Walnut, Adults $5.00 Children $3.00 that can help her enjoy the retirement our calendar for May 21st as they will for your charity. We will announce the if you have to pay gift taxes. be having their GRAND OPENING. candidates at Pow Wow Days. (6-12), 5 and under are free. lifestyle she’s envisioned. We will be having the Ribbon Cutting at We will be having our election for new Relay for Life, May 13th 7:30 P.M. If you don’t think your mother You can give up to $12,000 7:30 am. Hope to see you there. directors soon so if you are interested call Team Captain’s Meeting at Denny’s needs this type of gift, consider per year, free of gift taxes, to as Do you have your all day Wrist the office to get your application and join 8841 Greenback Lane this: With advances in health care, many people as you want.) Bands to ride the rides? Get it now for the team. We have some exciting things Orangevale Library Used Book Sale today’s retirees can easily live two Pay off a debt. If you can $20.00 verses $25.00 during Pow Wow happening in this upcoming year. Thursday June 5th through Saturday or even three decades in retirement. afford it, tell your mother Days. We have a lot of fun planned so Check out our web page and the June 7th 8am to 4 pm, Sat 8 am to Furthermore, women still outlive you’d like to pay off her credit come out, bring your family and have a advertising opportunities. We are always noon. men, on average, by several years. In card balance, a month’s car GREAT time. looking to improve benefits for you. Carol Leever other words, your mother will likely payment or another type of We have lost one of our Lifetime loan. But don’t stop there - Honorary Members, Carol Leever, also have to pay for decades of retirement known as ”Mrs. Orangevale”. She was - and during some of those years, she encourage her to invest the Orangevale Grange 3rd 91 years young. Carol has been part of may be solely responsible for making money that she’ll be saving this community for over sixty years. She financial decisions. due to your generosity. Even will be deeply missed here in Orangevale. That’s why you may want to if it’s just a relatively small Annual Family Fest Carol and her husband, Roger have been provide as much investment-related amount, every little bit helps. Saturday April 26th, the married 71 years. Carol was part of help to your mother as you can. And And who knows? Your gift Orangevale Grange held their 3rd several organizations, the Orangevale there’s no time like Mother’s Day to could encourage your mother Woman’s Club, Orangevale Community annual Family Fest. The beautiful get started. to take further steps to reduce Center, Inc. and the Orangevale Chamber debt and invest more. weather welcomed families out to So, what sort of gifts should of Commerce. This strong-minded Make an appointment with the Grange. Festival goers listened lady had a heart of a lion and loved by you think about? Here are a few possibilities: a financial advisor. If your to folk music, made crafts, register many. Our hearts and prayers go out Help fund Mom’s IRA. If your mother doesn’t already work to vote, got their face painted and to those that she left behind. Memorial services will be May 10th at 10:00 am mother is still working, she can with a professional financial pet farm animals. Organizations like at Mount Vernon Memorial Chapel and contribute to an IRA - and she advisor, make an appointment Sacramento Young Marines, Fair a reception will follow at the Orangevale should. A traditional IRA offers the for her to see one, preferably Oaks Jr. Football and the Girl Scouts Community Center. potential for tax-deferred earnings, one that comes with good had booths in order to sign children Fond Farewell while a Roth IRA has the potential to referrals. A reputable financial up for the next round of activities. grow tax free, provided your mother advisor won’t charge anything Children were able to participate Orangevale SDA Church bids doesn’t take any withdrawals until for an initial consultation, and, farewell to Arpad and Estie Murangi in games like crazy golf and she is at least 59-1/2 and she’s had over time, he or she can help and son, as they move to their new her account for at least five years. In your mother create investment horseshoes. Dinger, from the home in Fondulace, Wisconsin, (near Rivercats, lead the relay games and Madison and Lake Michigan). Arpad water balloon toss. gave a beautiful viola serenade at Next years Grange Family Fest church this past week. Both he and will be held on Saturday April 25th. his wife are fine musicians. They are If you would like to help with the at home with pianos, organs and who planning, visit the Grange website at knows of all the hidden talents they www.grangefamilyfair.org. PVT Thomas Morello learns to rope posses? So “Bon Voyage and Happy a bull at the Grange Family Fest Trails to You-You will be missed”. GFWC Annual Federation Day GFWC of California, Sutter District celebrated the Annual Federation Day of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs on April 234rd at the Fair Oaks/Orangevale Library. Joining the clubwomen were special guests from the community and interested women in volunteer community service. For anyone interested in membership or further information about the Sacramento Area, please contact JoAnn Swars at 916-989-8748. Within California, there are 300 clubs statewide and 15,000 members. To learn more, please visit our website at www.cfwc.org. In 1889, Ella Dietz Clymer was named chairman of the committee that would draft a constitution and present a plan of organization for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. From this committee came a statement of mission from which a lasting motto has been preserved: “Unity in Diversity” We hope from this convention to form a lasting union of the women’s clubs throughout the world. We do not feel that sectional differences will separate us; on the contrary, we hope that these very differences will form a bond of symphathy. We look for unity, but unity in diversity; we hope that you will enrich us by your varied experiences, and let us pledge ourselves to work for a common cause, the cause of united womanhood throughout the world. On this day of celebration, we joined together with the Sutter District clubs to honor this vision of a lasting union, and share the pride that is earned for 118 years of enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. First Edition for May 2008 Page 9 Gold River News & Views Staff Member Wins Prestigious California’s Budget Mess? It’s Time Top Ranking in North America to Clean California’s “Closets” there were more than 350 impressive someone’s political pal (but gives little regulations for every new regulation nominations from the U.S. and Canada. or no value to taxpayers) or a regulation created. I call this the Clean Closet He continued that he had met thousands that gives one special interest an principle. of skilled administrative professionals advantage over another (and costs One way to help get the budget but Leitner exemplified all the best taxpayers money to for a bureaucracy back on track without new taxes, qualities a support professional to manage the regulation), or even an make it easier to do business and get should possess. asset that would be better used by the California’s economy moving again, is Leitner earned a B.S. in Business private sector (like the multi-million for the Legislature to take a lesson from Information Systems from Utah State dollar Caribbean resort taxpayers my great Aunt Elsie -- it’s time to clean University in Logan. In addition to her subsidize for UC Berkley staff and out California’s budget house.az executive assistant position, Leitner is students)-- it seems the state can just About David Sander: David Sander Rancho Cordova’s Interim City Clerk never clean its own house. is a conservative City Councilman and and teaches at Heald Business College Those old outdated programs just local business owner who is currently and at Butte College. She is working keep piling up, costing money and running for State Assembly in District By David Sander 10, which includes Gold River. Sander’s a Masters Degree in Educational My Great Aunt Elsie had a common taking up space. They are never held Technology at Boise State University. accountable for their performance background is unique for an elected official sense solution to a simple problem. and candidate for State Assembly– he’s an Judging the competition were Whenever she got something new, she or cost - just like the clutter that accomplished research scientist who holds representatives CareerBuilder.com, got rid of something old she didn’t use accumulates in our garage or attic. a PhD in micro-biology and is a former Stacy Leitner (right) receives notification that she is a winner in the Office Dress for Success, MeasureUp, the anymore. The difference is – taxpayers don’t science advisor to the US Congress. But Team Administrative Excellence Award competition at a recent Rancho Microsoft Business Certification That’s why her house was always foot the bill if you keep a bunch of it’s his volunteer efforts and hard work Cordova City Council meeting. Presenting her with the certification and a Program, RetirementJobs.com, in order and she was able to keep it junk in your garage. When the state on local issues that earned him a spot on gift certificate is Sean Davis, staffing manager for Office Team in Rancho Working Mother Magazine plus the clean, organized and focused on her accumulates programs, taxpayers foot the Rancho Cordova City Council. He’s a Cordova, and her boss, City Manager Ted Gaebler. three sponsors. real needs. the bill. successful business owner, who has served The City of Rancho Cordova, California needs to take a lesson In my aunt’s closet though, any on the Sheriff’s Advisory Board, Chamber Stacy Leitner, executive assistant to who demonstrates a commitment of Commerce Board and Community City Manager Ted Gaebler in Rancho to leadership, education, and located in Sacramento County, was from Great Aunt Elsie. article of clothing that didn’t perform incorporated in 2003 and will soon be well was at risk - figuratively facing Council. Under his tenure as Mayor, the Cordova, is one of only four North operational efficiency. Every year California Legislators add city of Rancho Cordova not only balanced American runners-up for the 4th “Stacy’s contributions to the City marking its 5th Anniversary. The City more programs, more regulations and a simple test: shape-up or ship-out. their budget, but built a $10 million surplus annual Office Team Administrative are unparalleled,” said Gaebler. “Her is known for its innovative approach to more responsibilities to government. Imagine if all government programs and nearly doubles budget reserves, Excellence Award. technical skills which are well used by government and its fiscal soundness. But they never get rid of anything - had to face that same test? which Sander said was vital for protecting Sponsored by OfficeTeam, those she directly serves also allow her City Hall is located at 2729 Prospect even if it doesn’t work or is duplicated It would create accountability for taxpayers. Sander’s goals including cutting the International Association of to teach and mentor others within the Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA by another program or agency. state government that is often lacking red tape to help improve the economy, fix the Administrative Professionals, and organization.” 95670, phone: 916-851-8700, www. The reason this is obvious: it’s a lot or just plain just absent. It would be State budget without new taxes, improving SkillSoft, the award is presented Sean Davis, a presenter from a cityofranchocordova.org. easier to create a new law, program a way to ensure that state programs transportation, especially highways 50 or regulation than it is to shrink knew that someone was watching their and 99. Sander is supported by the “who’s to an administrative professional sponsor’s local branch, commented that who” of Gold River, including Congressman bureaucracy that some special interest actions, and measuring their success. That’s why I’ll push to eliminate a Dan Lungren and Sacramento Supervisor cares about. It’s harder to decide what Roberta MacGlashan; along with area Survey Shows 82% Satisfaction to remove from the closet, but the price law for every new law that is passed, leaders like Sheriff John McGinness and to eliminate an old or outdated program A recent public opinion survey more concerned with speeding and as through the City’s website and by of not doing it is very high. Senator Dave Cox. To learn more, you can Whether it’s an outdated commission for every new program created and to visit his website www.DavidSander.com released on April 21, 2008 reflects a unsafe driving. e-mail (20%, up from 11% in 2006). remove unnecessary and ineffective high level of satisfaction with Rancho o Residents cite the convenience Contacting the City by phone is still that provides a high-paying job for Cordova City services. Eighty-two and centralized location of Rancho the most preferred medium. percent of Rancho Cordova residents Cordova as the most appealing reason “We are extremely gratified at surveyed expressed satisfaction with for living here (49%). Thirty-five the results of the survey,” said Ted Foreign Ambassador Visits Rancho Moldovan Ambassador Nicolae City services and 79% of respondents percent of respondents stated that Gaebler, City Manager. “Not only Chirtoaca (third from right) said they are satisfied with the overall they liked their neighborhoods and have we made great strides overall recently visited the City of Rancho quality of life in Rancho Cordova. communities best about living in in the type and provision of services Cordova. The Ambassador was This is a significant improvement Rancho Cordova. in the City in a very short period of brought to Rancho Cordova during from a similar survey done in 2006 o When asked what they would time, but we are seeing the positive a visit to the California wine country when 76% of respondents were like to see in Rancho Cordova effects of having a local police force by Slavic Dragonir (left), a mutual satisfied with City services. in the next five years, 22% of in deterring crime,” he continued. “As friend of the Ambassador and The random-sample telephone respondents expressed a desire to we approach our fifth anniversary of Rancho Cordova Vice Mayor Dan survey of 500 City residents, was see more shopping options. Ten cityhood, we have the confirmation Skoglund. Dragonir is also a non- completed in March 2008. Conducted percent of respondents desire more that we have the building blocks in sworn police office for the Rancho by the opinion research firm Godbe parks and recreation options, and place for a very successful future.” Cordova Police Department. The Research, the results were presented 10% want to see an improvement in Survey results will be used Ambassador and Consul later to the City Council on April 21, 2008. the City’s look. by City officials and staff to Pictured at Rancho Cordova City Hall are: (from left) Council Member hosted a contingent from Rancho o Two-thirds of survey continually seek to provide and Robert McGarvey; Council Member Dan Skoglund; Mayor Linda Budge; Cordova elected officials and staff Key findings of the survey include: respondents reported satisfaction with improve quality services to Rancho Ambassador Chirtoaca; David Henderson, community liaison; and (who were in Washington D.C. o 82 % of residents are satisfied the City’s responsiveness to residents’ Cordova residents. A summary of Moldova Consul Sergiu Odainic. on business) at a reception at the overall with the provision of City interests and concerns. these and other survey results is Moldovan Embassy. Moldova is services, a significant increase from o Residents are satisfied with available on the City’s Website at part of the former Soviet Union the 76% satisfaction rate expressed in the City’s effective working with a www.cityofranchocordova.org. and is located between Romania the 2006 survey. private garbage collection company, The City of Rancho Cordova, and Ukraine. o 79% of respondents are satisfied with 96% of respondents expressing located in Sacramento County, was with the quality of life in Rancho satisfaction with bulky item pick-up incorporated in 2003 and will soon be Cordova. services. marking its 5th Anniversary. The City Annual Spring o Perceptions of public safety o Two-fifths of residents surveyed is known for its innovative approach to Fashion Show concerns have shifted since the 2006 are interested in getting more involved government and its fiscal soundness. PATRICK DORINSON, survey. Concerns about drug use, with City activities. City Hall is located at 2729 Prospect Principal PD Communications gang violence and robbery have o An increasing number of Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA and Communications Adviser to decreased significantly since the 2006 citizens prefer to use electronic means 95670, phone: 916-851-8700. McCain for President campaign, survey. Today Rancho Cordovans are of communicating with the City, such to be Guest Speaker at the “Grand Old Party” Spring Fashion Show and Buffet Luncheon hosted by American River Republican Women Federated on May 17, 2008. The Annual Spring Fashion Show presented by Cho Cho’s, and Buffet Luncheon will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008. The event will be held in Fair Oaks, CA 95628, with Social Hour beginning at 11:00 A.M. For more information and reservations, please call 916-482-6069. The price of the Luncheon is $25.00 and guests are welcomed.

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Tickets at the door: Seniors and children 12 & under can bring at least 5 cans of food or school supplies in lieu of a ticket to pageant. We will be collecting the food and school supplies for families in need in our area. Director, Mary Purvis 721-3824 Page 10 First Edition for May 2008 CRIME REPORTS Motorcycle Safety Month From The Sacramento County Sheriff From CHP Public Affairs Officer Vehicles (DMV) more Californians new motorcyclists and riders who have Time Crime Address Location Type Lizz Dutton are sharing the roadways. “Among the been off the road for a length of time. Fair Oaks May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness more than 23 million licensed drivers in “Even as a veteran rider, I know it’s 2008-04-16 10:00 Vandalism 5000 block of Dory Way Vehicle Month in California. In an effort to the state, there are roughly 1.1 million important to take a refresher course and 2008-04-16 11:30 Vandalism 5000 block of Dory Way Vehicle raise awareness about the importance licensed riders,” said DMV Deputy sharpen your skills, especially if you 2008-04-16 15:00 Burglary Business 8100 block of Madison Ave Commercial/office building 2008-04-16 18:35 Burglary Business 5300 block of Sunrise Blvd Restaurant/fast food of drivers and motorcyclists Sharing Director of Licensing Operations Mimi haven’t ridden in a while,” said CHP 2008-04-16 19:00 Vandalism 5200 block of Hazel Ave Other/unknown the road, the California Highway Patrol Khan. Assistant Commissioner Ramona Prieto. 2008-04-16 22:00 Larceny/Theft 5400 block of Dewey Dr Vehicle (CHP) will release the video “Thrill or The CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Last year, nearly 63,000 students 2008-04-17 11:30 Robbery 9100 block of High Oak Ct Residence/home Buzz Kill?” at the upcoming Motorcycle Records System (SWITRS) statistics attended training courses at one of the 114 2008-04-18 07:30 Simple Assault 8200 block of Sunset Ave Residence/home Safety Summit. show the number of motorcyclists killed California Motorcyclist Safety Program 2008-04-18 20:30 Burglary Business 4400 block of San Juan Ave Other/unknown 2008-04-19 03:03 Burglary Business 4400 block of San Juan Ave Convenience store “Sharing the road with many types of in collisions statewide has increased (CMSP) training sites throughout 2008-04-19 20:00 Burglary From Vehicle 8200 block of Bramhall Way Vehicle vehicles is necessary for safe highways,” more than 140 percent during the past 10 California. CMSP is California’s official 2008-04-19 22:30 Burglary Residential 4500 block of Casa Ct Residence/home said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. years. motorcycle safety and training program 2008-04-20 15:00 Burglary From Vehicle 5600 block of La Field Dr Vehicle “While drivers need to watch out for “With motorcycle rider deaths administered by the CHP. To enroll in a 2008-04-20 20:00 Burglary From Vehicle 5000 block of Filbert Ave Vehicle 2008-04-20 20:00 Burglary From Vehicle 5000 block of Runway Dr Vehicle bikers, motorcyclists need to be defensive increasing at an alarming rate, everyone CMSP course, call 1(877) RIDE-411 or 2008-04-21 00:33 Burglary Residential 8900 block of Quail Glen Ct Residence/home riders and watch their surroundings as needs to take note,” said California Office visit their website at www.ca-msp.org . 2008-04-21 11:20 Burglary Residential 5800 block of Fledgling Ct Residence/home well.” of Traffic Safety Director Christopher J. CMSP will be one of several potential 2008-04-22 20:00 Burglary From Vehicle 5900 block of Moss Creek Cir Vehicle Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer, Murphy. avenues for statewide distribution of 2008-04-23 08:00 Aggravated Assault 8800 block of Winding Way Residence/home president of the California Police Chiefs “OTS, the CHP, and the National the CHP’s “Thrill or Buzz Kill?” The 2008-04-23 09:15 Simple Assault 4500 block of Bannister Rd School/college Association reminded motorists, safety Highway Traffic Safety Administration motorcycle, “Red Asphalt”-type, video, Carmichael is a two-way street off the highway as are convening the first ever Motorcycle which was funded by a federal grant 2008-04-16 13:45 Larceny/Theft 4700 block of Manzanita Ave Grocery/supermarket well. “Whether it be on the highway or Safety Summit later this month in issued through the Office of Traffic 2008-04-16 19:00 Vandalism 6000 block of Rutland Dr Vehicle on the streets, drivers need to be aware California with representatives from Safety, will be distributed to CHP area 2008-04-16 20:00 Simple Assault 5800 block of Sutter Ave Residence/home of their surroundings, especially when motorcycle riders, law enforcement, offices throughout the state for use 2008-04-17 00:17 Narcotics Fair Oaks Blvd / California Ave Highway/road/alley 2008-04-17 01:08 Burglary Business 6600 block of Madison Ave Retail/dept/discount store encountering motorcycles. Oftentimes, industry and public agencies to address in educational presentations in local 2008-04-17 14:45 Larceny/Theft 6300 block of Coyle Ave Residence/home motorcycles are harder to see than cars this problem and reduce these tragic communities. 2008-04-17 19:00 Burglary Residential 5100 block of Gibbons Dr Residence/home and are more vulnerable when on the deaths.” Remember To Always Buckle Up 2008-04-17 23:00 Larceny/Theft 4000 block of Alex Ln Vehicle road. Motorcycle riders always need With a motorcycle, safety accessories And Don’t Drink And Drive 2008-04-18 12:56 Burglary From Vehicle 6000 block of Fair Oaks Blvd Vehicle more time and room to avoid hazards are limited to equipment like helmets, The California Highway Patrol is a 2008-04-18 14:00 Simple Assault 4000 block of Manzanita Ave Financial/bank/savings loan and drivers should make every effort to jackets, boots and gloves -- not much law enforcement and traffic safety agency 2008-04-18 15:00 Sexual Assault 3000 block of Garfield Ave Highway/road/alley reporting to Business, Transportation and 2008-04-18 18:15 Simple Assault 4700 block of Manzanita Ave Retail/dept/discount store give riders as much room on the road as stands between the rider and serious 2008-04-19 00:26 Burglary Residential 7100 block of Borrego Way Residence/home possible,” Chief Dyer said. injury in case of a collision. In addition to Housing Agency Secretary Dale Bonner 2008-04-19 13:00 Burglary Business 5100 block of Manzanita Ave Restaurant/fast food According to the Department of Motor safety equipment, education is crucial for and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. 2008-04-19 16:20 Aggravated Assault 7100 block of Fair Oaks Blvd Residence/home 2008-04-19 17:30 Larceny/Theft 4300 block of Glen Vista St Residence/home 2008-04-20 00:03 Vandalism 7200 block of Fair Oaks Blvd Retail/dept/discount store 2008-04-20 07:00 Burglary Business 5900 block of Van Alstine Ave Parking lot/garage 2008-04-20 21:00 Burglary From Vehicle 5700 block of Engle Rd Vehicle Recent Muggings Notice, Sent in by a Reader 2008-04-21 06:00 Burglary From Vehicle 6300 block of Fair Oaks Blvd Parking lot/garage I wanted to give you a heads up on around) and grabbed her purse out When Whitney went to the DMV 2008-04-21 14:50 Vandalism 5400 block of Edgerly Way Parking lot/garage something. My friend, Whitney, was of the shopping cart (right in front of the next day to get a new license, the 2008-04-21 17:00 Burglary From Vehicle 6100 block of Muldrow Rd Vehicle mugged this week at the Target on Alta her) and ran to a getaway car. With person there told her they have had 2008-04-21 22:00 Burglary From Vehicle 5700 block of Marconi Ave Parking lot/garage 2008-04-21 22:00 Larceny/Theft Wedgewood Ave / Fair Oaks Blvd Other/unknown Arden. The reason I’m telling you is Gloria’s friend, she was loading her women in there all day long who have 2008-04-22 11:30 Burglary From Vehicle 4000 block of Manzanita Ave Vehicle because my friend Gloria’s friend was shopping bags into her car and the two been mugged for their purse. 2008-04-22 16:00 Larceny/Theft 7000 block of Fair Oaks Blvd Other/unknown also mugged (the exact same way) at men ripped the purse right off her arm So please be alert (and not just 2008-04-22 17:03 Simple Assault 5700 block of Marconi Ave Residence/home the Target on Riverside (possibly by the (hurting her). at Target or if you have a nice car) 2008-04-22 18:00 Burglary From Vehicle 2500 block of Midland Way Vehicle 2008-04-22 21:00 Burglary From Vehicle 6100 block of Oak Ave Vehicle same people) a few weeks ago. In both Ironically, both the women have when you are in the parking lot of 2008-04-23 00:00 Burglary From Vehicle 6200 block of Dawnridge Way Residence/home situations, the women were shopping the same exact car -- a BMW X5. shopping centers. There was a similar 2008-04-23 04:30 Burglary From Vehicle 2500 block of Greenfield Way Vehicle alone in broad daylight and mugged in Whitney later recalls noticing the guys purse snatching at the Bel Air in the 2008-04-23 19:15 Larceny/Theft 6600 block of Templeton Dr Vehicle the parking lot. in the store while she was shopping. It Pocket area last week. Pass this on to 2008-04-23 19:30 Burglary From Vehicle 6000 block of Madison Ave Vehicle The two young African American appears they are targeting women who your friends. 2008-04-23 19:45 Stolen Property 5000 block of Marconi Ave Parking lot/garage 2008-04-23 21:45 Burglary From Vehicle Fair Oaks Blvd / Arden Way Vehicle men pushed Whitney (with 20 people are alone with nice cars. 2008-04-24 07:30 Aggravated Assault 7200 block of Lincoln Ave Residence/home 2008-04-24 13:53 Narcotics 5900 block of Hilltop Dr Residence/home 2008-04-24 14:30 Burglary Residential 5700 block of Angelina Ave Residence/home 2008-04-24 17:00 Larceny/Theft 5700 block of Hesper Way Other/unknown 2008-04-24 20:30 Narcotics Manzanita Ave / Shadow Creek Dr Highway/road/alley 2008-04-24 21:00 Burglary From Vehicle Garfield Ave / Locust Ave Vehicle 2008-04-25 10:20 Drunkenness North Ave / Green Park Ln Public use area 2008-04-25 20:30 Vandalism 3800 block of Kimberly Way Residence/home

Orangevale 2008-04-16 19:00 Larceny/Theft 8100 block of Sundance Dr Vehicle 2008-04-16 20:45 Aggravated Assault Oro Way / Pecan Ave Highway/road/alley 2008-04-17 15:00 Burglary Residential 6000 block of Woodminster Cir Residence/home 2008-04-18 09:40 Larceny/Theft 5800 block of Illinois Ave School/college 2008-04-18 21:00 Aggravated Assault Pecan Ave / Oro Way Public use area 2008-04-18 22:30 Vandalism 6300 block of Kenneth Ave Vehicle 2008-04-19 01:30 Burglary Business 9400 block of Greenback Ln Bar/night club 2008-04-19 16:45 Burglary From Vehicle 6800 block of Hazel Ave Vehicle 2008-04-19 19:00 Burglary From Vehicle 8600 block of Greenback Ln Parking lot/garage 2008-04-19 22:00 Vandalism 6700 block of Smithhart St Residence/home 2008-04-20 02:00 Burglary From Vehicle 9000 block of Polly Ave Vehicle 2008-04-20 11:00 Burglary From Vehicle 9100 block of Suzette Ct Vehicle 2008-04-20 19:30 Vandalism 7000 block of Woodmore Oaks Dr Highway/road/alley 2008-04-21 17:30 Robbery 7100 block of Hickory Ave Residence/home

CHPD Shooting The Citrus Heights Police Department received a call from a male at 8:24 am stating that his friend called him and said that he had just shot his wife. Citrus Heights Police Department responded to a subject shot in the area of Larkspur Ave and Jana Marie Ct. A perimeter was set up and a Crisis Negotiator made contact with the suspect. The suspect was convinced to come out and he was taken into custody without incident. Officer’s entered the residence and found the victim with a single gunshot wound to the head. The female was treated at the scene by paramedics and was pronounced deceased at approximately 0900. The weapon was located and secured. The male and female were cohabitants in the residence. The case is still under investigation.

DUI Checkpoint Results The Citrus Heights Police Department held a Dui Checkpoint on Friday, 4-25-08 from 8:00 pm to 3:00 am. The checkpoint was held on Greenback Lane at Sunrise Blvd. Citrus Heights Officers arrested seven (7) drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Nineteen vehicles were towed and fifty-two (52) citations were written. A total of 1,306 cars drove through the checkpoint and officers contacted 1,101 drivers. Citrus Heights Police have several more checkpoints scheduled for the upcoming months. The checkpoints are being funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. Drivers are reminded to utilize a designated driver and to not drive if impaired. Please contact Sgt. Eric Mattke or Traffic Officer Anthony Boehle for further information 916-727-5500. First Edition for May 2008 Church News Page 11 Values The Best Time to Love is Now May 5-11, 2008 Since love is the most important to parents, “Show more love to your Prayer Without Ceasing thing in life and is the top priority in kids by spending more time with them, source for our life and the One who life, anytime you choose anything else especially during the adolescent years, has the answer to everything. So, over a loving relationship you’ve made no matter what it costs your career. That we talk to Him about everything! the wrong decision. You’ve missed way neither of you will have regrets.” We believe the favor of God falls the point of life. Any time you choose He also writes this, “I’d give everything on those who walk close to Him and anything over a loving relationship you I have- and I mean everything- for one honor God with obedience, worship have made the wrong choice. more afternoon with Terry, just to tell and continuous communication The best use of life is love and the her how much I love her and have one in their lives. We have graciously best time to love is now. Why? Why more of those happy times that we used been the recipient of God’s love is now the best time to express love? to have all too infrequently.” and mercy, and we are eternally Because you don’t know how long A few years ago Cherry Boone, one grateful. you’re going to have. Circumstances of Pat Boone’s daughters, wrote a book We are past doubt and questions change. People die. Children grow up about her struggle with anorexia called because He has given us the and leave home. You’re not guaranteed Starving for Attention. Who do you answers to everything in His Word, 1. Is the Song of Solomon in the Old tomorrow. If you’re going to express know like that? Who do you know that the Bible. We choose to believe, love you’d better do it now. is starving for attention? The answer is or New Testament or neither? by Marlys Johnsen Norris having faith every promise of 2. What Canaanite commander did By Pastor Ray Dare George McGovern, one time everybody. Everybody is starving for the Scriptures, even those not yet presidential candidate, wrote a book attention. So what will you do about Understanding the Scripture that fulfilled, certainly will be fulfilled Jael kill by driving a tent peg through The greatest use of life is not about his daughter Terry who died of it? Who do you need to start spending tells us to pray without ceasing in His time. And we continue our his head? Sisera, Joash, Ishmael, achievement. It’s love. The problem alcoholism. In 1994 she was found more time with? What do you need occurs with time. It happens when unceasing prayer for many who Pekah is, we get busy and we forget what we frozen to death in a snow bank where to cut out of your schedule? What one uses the vehicle of prayer have not yet made the greatest 3. In 1 Kings 3, who solved a cus- intuitively know. God’s first law of she’d fallen in a drunken stupor. After financial sacrifice do you need to make to communicate with God. The decision of their lives--come to tody dispute by proposing the child be relationships says the best use of life is his daughter died, McGovern poured for what really counts? Galatians 6:10 longer one continues their personal know and follow His instructions. cut in half? Samuel, David, Solomon, love. I want to suggest that from this over Terry’s diaries and talked to all “Whenever we have the opportunity journey with God, the more this “For by grace (alone) you have her friends trying to figure out what we should do good to everyone.” If it’s Iddo day forward for the rest of your life Scripture actually “comes alive” in been saved through faith, and this 4. What Persian queen refused to when you wake up in the morning, she was thinking. He discovered that he good for neighbors it certainly applies our daily experience and coincides is not your own doing, it is the gift was not as good as father as he thought to families too. If you have kids the display her beauty at the court of King before you get off the bed you pray this with our personal relationship with of God – not the result of works, so Ahasuerus? Esther,Abigail, Deborah, prayer, “God, whether I get anything he’d been. While he was spending time to love them is now. Him. Our walk is hand in hand that no one may boast”. (Ephesians Vashti else done today, I want to make sure eighteen-hour days fighting for political with the Lord as we encounter our 2:8,9) today I spend some time loving You causes, his daughter Terry was at home daily activities and consult Him on We can add absolutely nothing to 5. The daughters of Jerusalem said and loving the people you’ve put in writing in her diary that she missed her Pastor Ray Dare, everything. what Jesus Christ has already done they will make borders of gold with my life.” That’s what life is all about. daddy but he probably didn’t miss her New Community Christian Church One might say our prayer-life has for us! studs of? Salt, Silver, Souls, Sins If you miss that you have missed the because he probably didn’t care about www.YourNewChurch.org become a habit because our thoughts 6. How many suicides are recorded point of life. her. McGovern wrote in his advice are so mingled with His and every Marlys Johnsen Norris in the Bible? Zero, 1, 7, 19 thought becomes a unceasing living LIFE MESSAGE WORKSHOPS ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Sisera; 3) prayer. We pray about everything! “Intimacy Begins Going God’s Solomon; 4) Vashti; 5) Silver; 6) 7 National Day of Prayer 2008 Our relationship is intimate and Way” Wilson Casey’s latest trivia book is personal and becomes a way of Most of all, prayers for our [email protected] available at BearManorMedia.com. life--we choose to not live without. Lord’s help in saving our Nation © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc. We recognize God is the ultimate could be heard and “Amens” from the many bowed heads. I hope all of you were able to stop for one moment to say a prayer and thank Almighty God for all our Chaplains Under Fire many blessings. greater - it’s yours and mine - because American Center for Law and Justice God Bless America and our Troops, a restriction on the freedoms of speech P.O. Box 90555, Washington, D.C. Mary and worship strikes at the very heart of 20090-0555Phone: (800) 296-4529 our constitutional right to expression of faith. So today, the ACLJ is fully American Center for Law and Justice is engaged in this debate. We are joining a d/b/a for Christian Advocates Serving Congressman Walter Jones and taking Evangelism, Inc., a tax-exempt, not-for- profit, religious corporation as defined this issue straight to the White House under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal ... straight to our Commander-in-Chief Revenue Code, specifically dedicated You’d expect to hear of religious ... and asking for his Executive Order to the ideal that religious freedom and hostility and persecution on the front protection of military chaplains’ right freedom of speech are inalienable, By Mary Pearson and schools, and our families could lines in Iraq.But it’s a monumental free to pray and worship according to their God-given rights. The Center’s purpose be heard over the protests coming speech crisis when our precious First faith. But we need your help! Please is to educate, promulgate, conciliate, About 150-200 people came to from the other sides of the Capitol. Amendment rights are facing censorship give generously right now so we can and where necessary, litigate, to the south steps of the Capitol in “Onward Christian Soldiers” WITHIN OUR OWN CAMP! Today, carry on in this critical fight as well as ensure that those rights are protected Sacramento to pray for America on sounded so beautiful coming from the future of our military chaplains’ right press forward in our ongoing massive under the law. The organization has the National Day of Prayer. They participated in numerous cases before the trumpet played by a wonderful to pray freely once again hangs in the legal and legislative work nationwide. joined together to give thanks for the Supreme Court, Federal Court of gentleman standing in front of balance. It’s tremendously troubling to Stand with us today - as you have so the many Blessings our Heavenly Appeals, Federal District Courts, and the large National Day of Prayer hear that brave men and women on the faithfully in the past - in this imperative Father has bestowed upon our land. various state courts regarding freedom Banner, which displayed a flag on front lines of freedom are staring down debate. Protect our chaplains’ right to Prayers for President Bush, our of religion and freedom of speech. one end. the barrel of government-mandated pray in Jesus’ name! leaders, our Troops, our economy speech. Told to restrict their prayers ... to mask their faith. And now, going one massive step further ... worship services SUPPRESSED, even CANCELED, because of their Christian focus. It is an outrage! We’ve just received word of a troubling development out of Iraq —14— from our friends in Congress. The religious rights of one of our military chaplains were grossly abused.His army command unjustly suppressed his worship service, an exhibition of religious hostility toward Christianity. To think that a chaplain should not fulfill his or her duty because a Christian worship service - or prayer - is somehow unconstitutional ... well, it’s ridiculous. I hope you understand the critical nature of this issue. The danger is even Movies Page 12 Entertainment First Edition for May 2008 May 5-11, 2008

sion), which means they took the title and the basic premise and then Iron Man Movie RILEY REVIEWS changed everything else. worst of daytime TV. Angie is one Second, because it’s PG-13, you fistfight away from being a guest don’t get to see what you expect to see from a teen horror flick: lots of T&A, on the “Jerry Springer Show.” a high body count and buckets and Entering the nesting mode, buckets of blood. There’s no nudity, Kate buys all the appropriate and you don’t get to see any real vio- 1. Street Kings ...... (R) child-care books and childbirth lence. The result is a crashing bore of a Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker movie. DVDs, enrolling herself and Angie 2. 21 ...... (PG-13) Puzzles The whole point of making “Prom in a birthing class. But Kate is “Prom Night” Kevin Spacey, Jim Sturgess Night” is so that the studio can hype consumed with her work schedule, 3. Nim’s Island ...... (PG) Running time: 88 minutes the heck out of it for a month, get a May 5-11, 2008 which includes satisfying the desires MPAA rating: PG-13 Jodie Foster, Abigail Breslin huge opening weekend gross from the 4...... (PG-13) of her New Age hippie boss Barry “Prom Night” is the latest in a long Leatherheads (Steve Martin, in a hilarious role) line of milquetoast horror movies that George Clooney, Renee Zellweger 5. to open a flagship store in an area don’t deliver much in screams or sus- Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! ...... (G) ripe for gentrification. Yet, Kate’s pense. The film stars Brittany Snow as animated plans for a perfect pregnancy are 6. Smart People ...... (R) turned upside down when Angie “Donna,” a high-school senior who by Tim Riley witnessed the murder of her family Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker leaves Carl and moves into Kate’s 7...... (R) three years earlier by a psychotic The Ruins apartment, seeing that she has no teacher named Fenton, who had a Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone LAUGHS ROLL WHEN 8. Superhero Movie ...... (PG-13) SNL VETERANS money or place to live. Now that crush on her. they have to share the tight quarters Now, three years later, the psycho Drake Bell, Sara Paxton BECOME “BABY 9...... (PG-13) of an apartment, it is inevitable has escaped from the looney bin and is Drillbit Taylor MAMA” out to kill Donna and anyone else he Brittany Snow, Scott Porter Owen Wilson, Alex Frost that the friction between two very 10. can get his hands on during Prom Tyler Perry’s dissimilar characters will erupt Meet the Browns ...... (PG-13) BABY MAMA (Rated PG-13) Night. 15-year-old crowd, and then wait All images copyright © 2008 Paramount Pictures, Marvel Studios into pandemonium. Tyler Perry, Angela Bassett The deaths are few — and pre- three months so it can pimp the Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man While wiseguy doorman © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc. There’s a new chick-flick at dictable; and for a film that’s less than “unrated” DVD. By David Dickstein “Iron Man” spends the entire 2 hours showing the local Cineplex where the Oscar (Romany Malco) watches 90 minutes long, it sure takes awhile And it works every time. how Tony Stark, wealthy industrialist and playboy, action is set in Philadelphia, as in with bemusement, the comings to get to the stabbin’. So please ... if you hate this as much and goings of the anxious mother- “Prom Night” is a prime example of The movie-going world needs another superhero becomes the metal-clad macho man created by comic Pennsylvania’s major city. Merely as I do, quit paying to see this kind of to-be and the flighty surrogate why I hate Hollywood and PG-13 garbage, and maybe Hollywood will flick like it needs another unmuted cell phone or book god Stan Lee. Our fun begins when Tony’s stops. coincidental, the film arrives on the Movies heels of that state’s big primary, create a real sideshow. Though “horror” movies. First, it’s another stop making it. crying baby. But as sure as a tub of movie popcorn On a business trip in Afghanistan, the snarky, motor- “reimagining” of a cult classic (in this GRADE: F May 5-11, 2008 but Hillary Clinton is nowhere Angie is given to many bottom- Games and a gallon of gas have no business costing four mouth inventor of the U.S. army’s most sophisticated case, the 1980 Jamie Lee Curtis ver- © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.May 5-11, 2008 to be found in a venue that still feeding tendencies, including the bucks, we’ll never be rid of annoying ringtones and weapons is kidnapped by insurgents who, among inappropriate use of a bathroom sion), which means they took the title other nasty things, throw him in a cave where he is suggests “Rocky.” Rather, this and the basic premise and then babysitter-challenged parents. And if this summer’s comedic adventure is called “Baby sink, Kate begins the inevitable changed everything else. ordered to create the mother of all weapons, or else. slate of films is any indication, theaters will remain a Mama,” starring two female stars mellowing process, which soon has Second, because it’s PG-13, you don’t get to see what you expect to see haven for characters with superhuman powers. Tony’s smarts and his captors’ lack of them enable the of “Saturday Night Live.” Now, her taking up a romantic interest American to develop a high-tech suit of armor and in local smoothies bar owner Rob from a teen horror flick: lots of T&A, About to save the world one baddie at a time are I have to admit, sheepishly, that a high body countPuzzles and buckets and a reincarnated Incredible Hulk, a debuting Hancock make one helluva escape. I laughed at many of the jokes (Greg Kinnear), an erstwhile lawyer buckets of blood. There’s no nudity, who is consumed with an unnatural and you don’t get to seeMay any real 5-11, vio- 2008 and a Joker-dealt Batman. Among the less-immortal Tony returns to his Malibu home a changed in this female-oriented comedy. 1. Street Kings ...... (R) lence. The result is a crashing bore of a man. He wants out of the weapons business, which bitterness towards big competitor Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker set waiting in the wings are a virile Indiana Jones, a As a result, I have scheduled a movie. Jamba Juice. 2. 21 ...... (PG-13) revved up Speed Racer and a valiant Prince Caspian hurts Stark Industries’ stock and his relationship with doctor’s appointment to have my The whole point of making “Prom “Prom Night” Kevin Spacey, Jim Sturgess Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges), his business partner Even guys will detect the Night” is so that the studio can hype of Narnia. testosterone levels checked, just Puzzles3. Nim’s Island ...... (PG) predictableRunning plot time: twists 88 minutes of female the heck out of it for a month, get a Each has his own style, but their do-gooding since before Tony inherited the company from his late in case I am precipitously on the Jodie Foster, Abigail Breslin rivalry thatMPAA runs rating: rampant PG-13 through huge opening weekend grossMay from 5-11, the 2008 purpose in life is always the same. Breaking the mold father. Tony’s new attitude also includes setting sights verge on some inexplicable male 4. Leatherheads ...... (PG-13) “Baby“Prom Mama,” Night” is but the stilllatest therein a long is on just one woman, his loyal assistant Pepper Potts menopausal meltdown. At least I line of milquetoast horror movies that George Clooney, Renee Zellweger of crime-fighters with comic book origins is “Iron 5. a don’t good deliver deal ofmuch enjoyable in screams humor, or sus- Dr. Seuss’ Man,” the earliest of all the bravery-busting entries (Gwyneth Paltrow fits the bill nicely). Tony’s plans am not crying during soap operas, Horton Hears a Who! ...... (G) mainly because I don’t watch any. mainlypense. due to the wisecracks and this season at the cinema. Iron Man isn’t some young include inventing garb befitting a guy named Iron The film stars Brittany Snow as animated Perched for a long time as banter between the leading ladies. 6. Smart People ...... (R) dweeb whose extraordinary abilities stem from some Man. “Baby“Donna,” Mama” a high-school employs senior plenty who of a cast member and co-anchor of witnessed the murder of her family Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker freak accident. Instead, he’s a middle-aged genius who Although the story plays out predictably and the 7...... (R) “Weekend Update” on “Saturday broadthree gags, years delivering earlier by a atidy psychotic sense The Ruins gets his might from a weapons suit he invented. The ultimate battle between good weapons suit wearers ofteacher comedic named convenience Fenton, that who won’t had a Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone Night Live,” Tina Fey has made 8...... (PG-13) vs. bad weapons suit wearers is a letdown, director crush on her. Superhero Movie motion picture debut of this Marvel Comics character her mark in another comedy series leave a lasting impression. At the Drake Bell, Sara Paxton Jon Favreau (“Zathura,” “Elf”) turns in a smart, cool, Now, three years later, the psycho is tremendously entertaining, and all of us Shadow on NBC, while Amy Poehler bottom line, it’s fun but not a must- 9. Drillbit Taylor ...... (PG-13) action-packed winner that sets the bar high for this has escaped from the looney bin and is Boomers should adore the fact that Iron Man and the continues on for a seventh season in seeout comedy. to kill Donna and anyone else he Brittany Snow, Scott Porter Owen Wilson, Alex Frost 10. guy playing him – brilliantly cast Robert Downey summer’s surge of cinematic superheroes. canDVD get RELEASE his hands onUPDATE during Prom Tyler Perry’s the late night weekly comedy show. Meet the Browns ...... (PG-13) Night. 15-year-old crowd, and then wait Jr. -- were born in our era, no disrespect to batty Together, Fey and Poehler have I think there’s a whole new Tyler Perry, Angela Bassett 3 1/2 of 4 Stars, rated PG-13, 126 minutes The deaths are few — and pre- three months so it can pimp the —22— Christian Bale, super Brandon Routh, webmaster great chemistry as an odd couple industry churning out horror films © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc. ironmanmovie.com dictable; and for a film that’s less than “unrated” DVD. Tobey Maguire and soon-to-be hulkish Ed Norton. as mismatched as Oscar and Felix. from90 minutes the Far long, East, it sure and takes not awhile just And it works every time. Fey’s Kate Holbrook is a career- Hongto get Kong. to the stabbin’. But if it weren’t for So please ... if you hate this as much driven executive at an organic DVDs,“Prom we’d Night” probably is a prime notexample even of as I do, quit paying to see this kind of why I hate Hollywood and PG-13 market chain. Financially secure, know about gruesome cinema garbage, and maybe Hollywood will All That Jazz: May 17 & May 18 from“horror” Thailand. movies. The First, latest it’s another to hit stop making it. she lives in a swank Philadelphia “reimagining” of a cult classic (in this GRADE: F 1:30 pm and 4 pm concerts No cans, bottles, alcohol or pets. Co sponsored by KXJZ, Capital apartment that reflects her ourcase, shores the 1980 is Jamie the Lee aptly-named Curtis ver- © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc. Enjoy two days of free jazz Camp chairs welcome. In case of Public Radio fastidious nature. Having put her “Sick Nurses,” a gory, violent film concerts in Sunrise MarketPlace. inclement weather, concerts will be personal life on the back burner, the set in the hallways of a run-down We’re kicking off the Sacramento held inside at the site listed. unmarried Kate suddenly realizes Bangkok hospital. “Sick Nurses” Jazz Jubilee time of year with hot her biological clock is ticking. follows a clandestine team of nurses jazz in our District. Saturday and After visiting several sperm banks, and a chief surgeon who sell human Sunday, enjoy concerts beginning Kate discovers that she is infertile, body parts and whole bodies on the at 1:30pm and 4:00 pm, with a and therefore, decides to visit the black market for a profit. When one style of jazz guaranteed to please surrogacy center run by Chaffee of the nurses threatens to expose everyone. Bicknell (Sigourney Weaver). the operation, she is instantly The solution for her wish attacked, killed and wrapped in a Catfish & The Crawdaddies to have a child is realized by the body bag to be sold by her cohorts. Cajun & Zydeco availability of Angie Ostrowiski A bloodthirsty spirit, she emerges Sunrise Festival SAT 1:30-3:30 (Amy Poehler) to become the from the dead seeking revenge for S u n r i s e B l v d & G r e e n b a c k L a n e surrogate mom. Free-spirited her untimely death, attacking each Angie is the suburban Philly victim and forcing them to perform Sweden’s Jazzin Jacks equivalent of trailer park trash. violent acts against themselves International band at the Jazz When interviewing for the and others. I hope someone will Jubilee surrogate position, Angie shows up release an anniversary version of Marketplace at Birdcage SAT with her equally trashy common- “The Sound of Music,” if only to 4-6 balance the equation. At Casa Ramos Restaurant, law husband Carl (Dax Shepard), behind the center a deadbeat who’s anxious to take advantage of Kate’s generous cash Sunrise Blvd. between Madison —22— & Greenback offer for services rendered. Angie 1. Iowa is hardly the ideal candidate for 2. Facelift The Nutones & Friends motherhood, Movies as she indulges in Dixieland and swing activities that should be off limits, 3. Cleveland such as smoking,May drinking, 5-11, 2008 and Sunrise Hills SUN 1:30-3:30 4. George Lucas Near Office Max, Sunrise Blvd eating junk food while watching the North of Greenback Lane 5. The one with the highest card sion), which means they took the title 6. 500 sheets Mike McMullen with Henry and the basic premise and then Robinett changed everything else. 7. Once every 20 years Smooth jazz Second, because it’s PG-13, you 8. Abraham Lincoln —12— Sunrise Mall SUN 4-6 don’t get to see what you expect to see Near the main entrance Mike McMullenfrom a teen horror flick: lots of T&A, 9. 1880s a high body count and buckets and 10. White tie buckets of blood. There’s no nudity, —10— and you don’t get to see any real vio- 1. Street Kings ...... (R) lence. The result is a crashing bore of a —10— Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker movie. 2. 21 ...... (PG-13) The whole point of making “Prom “Prom Night” Kevin Spacey, Jim Sturgess Night” is so that the studio can hype 3. Nim’s Island ...... (PG) Running time: 88 minutes the heck out of it for a month, get a MPAA rating: PG-13 Jodie Foster, Abigail Breslin huge opening weekend gross from the 4...... (PG-13) “Prom Night” is the latest in a long Leatherheads line of milquetoast horror movies that George Clooney, Renee Zellweger 5. don’t deliver much in screams or sus- Dr. Seuss’ ...... (G) pense. Horton Hears a Who! The film stars Brittany Snow as animated 6...... (R) “Donna,” a high-school senior who Smart People witnessed the murder of her family Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker 7...... (R) three years earlier by a psychotic The Ruins teacher named Fenton, who had a Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone 8...... (PG-13) crush on her. Superhero Movie Now, three years later, the psycho Drake Bell, Sara Paxton 9...... (PG-13) has escaped from the looney bin and is Drillbit Taylor out to kill Donna and anyone else he Brittany Snow, Scott Porter Owen Wilson, Alex Frost 10. can get his hands on during Prom Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns ...... (PG-13) Night. 15-year-old crowd, and then wait Tyler Perry, Angela Bassett The deaths are few — and pre- three months so it can pimp the dictable; and for a film that’s less than “unrated” DVD. © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc. 90 minutes long, it sure takes awhile And it works every time. to get to the stabbin’. So please ... if you hate this as much “Prom Night” is a prime example of as I do, quit paying to see this kind of —10— why I hate Hollywood and PG-13 garbage, and maybe Hollywood will “horror” movies. First, it’s another stop making it. “reimagining” of a cult classic (in this GRADE: F case, the 1980 Jamie Lee Curtis ver- © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc.

—22— First Edition for May 2008 Page 13 straight talk for teens Life’s Lessons from Your Mother By Bryan Golden Do your homework and you will get There will always be mean people. Emo Trend Promotes Depression chic good grades. Don’t pay attention to them. movement that glorifies cutting and depressed. But the way emos do it is too Your mother tried to teach you some Success takes work. If you don’t put Don’t waste your time. other self-destructive behaviors does radical to accept. Another reason people valuable lessons. Moms have a unique in the effort, you won’t reap the rewards. Time goes by very fast. Don’t wait to not deserve respect. abuse emos is because (except for their ability to impart essential wisdom. Those who work hard will succeed. pursue your dreams. From Taylor, 19: Regardless of your music and writing) they are quiet. Like Unfortunately, most of us were too Clean your room now. Be thankful for what you have. problems, if you’re cutting as a solution the nerd in the corner, they keep their young to really appreciate their value. Get things done today and you There are many who are not as fortu- it will bring you negative attention. I verbal thoughts to themselves. One’s Mother’s Day is a great time to review won’t have to worry about them. If nate as you. Be grateful for your home Lauren Forcella don’t make fun of people who cut. I talk bark is bigger than one’s bite, and with the following advice you got when you let things pile up, it will be difficult and family. It doesn’t matter what to them about it, and it seems to make no bark, one is more likely to get beat you were a kid. to catch up. someone else has. Editor’s note: Emo stands for them feel better. Next time you feel up. I wish parents would talk more with You can be whatever you want to be. You can play once your chores Don’t complain. “emotional.” Formerly a genre of put down or unloved, talk to someone, their kids. I, too, become depressed are done. music, emo is now a social movement focus on what you are grateful for. when I’m stressed, and talking with You have no limitations. The whole Whining is annoying. If you have of mostly white, affluent, suburban From Ashley, 20: Being emo is all my mom totally lightens my emotional world is open to you. Your future is Get your work done before you take something to say, say it. If you com- teens who champion melancholy, for attention, and that’s what you’re load. ahead of you. You can accomplish a break. Then you can relax and have a plain all the time, no one will want to depression, cutting and suicidal getting. Being emo is feeling sorry Dear Breanna: Sorry dear, but whatever you set your mind to. It’s ok good time. listen to you. thoughts. The fashion is skinny black for yourself, and that’s what you’re those who understand the emo trend to dream. Stay in school. pants and black hair covering most creating. What we think and feel we find it difficult to respect. I say that with Be nice to your friends and they will be If you don’t get an education, your Bryan is a self-development expert, of the face. For further definition, see create in our life. Hate crimes should full respect for you as an individual. nice to you. opportunities will be limited. Don’t syndicated columnist, author of www.urbandictionary.com. not be tolerated, but emos bring it on However, most people don’t see you. People respond to the way you treat drop out of school. The more you learn, “Dare to Live Without Limits”, and themselves. You need to find an outlet They see the tight black clothes, the Dear Straight Talk: I don’t get why them. If you are mean and selfish, no the more you benefit. professor. E-mail Bryan at info@ so you can happy again. black hair covering one eye. And they one will want to play with you. Share Sticks and stones will break your BryanGolden.com or write him c/o everyone thinks emos are so bad. We From Megan, 19: Your complaint know this emo dress-code includes a your toys and don’t be a bully. Be bones but names will never hurt you. this paper. are people, too, and we deserve the about emos getting beat up and thought-code that glorifies cutting and It doesn’t matter what other people same love and respect everyone else ridiculed goes for every group of suicide. The emo trend has “elevated” considerate of the feelings of others. © 2006 Bryan Golden gets. It’s not right how we are put down stereotyped individuals. Some people depression into chic rebellion; the more say. Don’t allow others to upset you. and even beat up for it. We are already lash out at those they don’t understand. depressed you act, the more points you emo enough! This just makes it worse. They are just ignorant. Regardless, if get. Yes, sensitive people are searching It makes us do things to ourselves that you are “doing things to yourself that for depth in our shallow world and yes, Free ‘Thanks, Mom’ Bone we don’t want to do. Why do people do you don’t want to do” you can’t really self-pity will take you to an emotional that? — Breanna blame anyone else. depth, but purposefully staying in self- From Laura, 21: First of all, no one From Nicole, 18: People diss you pity is insanity. It is also dangerous and Marrow Drives In May “makes” you do anything, you do that because it upsets you and they get addicting. Your words show that. You all on your own. Secondly, why should amusement from that. Don’t take speak to how, even when you want Bloodsource And National in general good health. Suite D, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There anyone give you “love and respect” if it personally. People pick on others to stop cutting or harming yourself, Marrow Donor Program Host “When you join the NMDP, will also be a drive held in Dominic you don’t love and respect yourself? when they see something they resent in you can’t. See a counselor as soon as Free ‘Thanks, Mom’ Bone you’re giving hope to patients and Mott’s name at Swainsons Hawk Many people see emos as self-pitying themselves. possible. You deserve to have your joy Marrow Drives In May their families,” says BloodSource Park in Natomas, on Sunday, May whiners with no extraordinary problems From Emily, 15: Emos already back. Marrow Recruitment Specialist Liz 18 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. who are ungrateful for the life they are feel bad about themselves and I agree Readers, for more on the emo trend, Citrus Heights, Calif. – This Ustick. “Joining the registry takes Community members are given. They wallow in misery because that dissing them makes the situation visit: www.whatisemo.bravehost.com. May, celebrate Mother’s Day so little time – but it could mean the invited to attend these drives, they want attention and enjoy feeling worse. Many emos come from wealthy Write to Straight Talk at sorry for themselves. That may be an by giving life to someone else. world to someone in need.” or any of the following drives families with big shoes to fill. A natural www.StraightTalkForTeens.com or PO Funding is available for everyone By joining the NMDP, you throughout Northern and unfair generalization, but a cultural response is to rebel and/or become Box 963, Fair Oaks, CA 95628. who would like to join the National may help someone like Dominic Central California through Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Mott, a 7-year-old second-grader May 19, 2008: needed. But we don’t know where to And of course, get the word out that registry between Monday, May 5 at Antelope Meadow Elementary 5/8/2008 BloodSource - start! Can you give us any advice? you are pet-sitting. Tell family and and Monday, May 19 at “Thanks school . In 2006, Dominic was Sunrise 8095 Greenback Ln, Suite Dear Seniors: Absolutely -- pet- friends that you are now sitting for a Mom” marrow drives being diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic D Citrus Heights 8 AM to 3 PM sitting can be a great business to get fee, and encourage them to spread the held throughout Northern and Leukemia, a fast-growing cancer of 5/10/2008 BloodSource into, and it is a fast-growing industry. word to everyone they know. Central California. The NMDP the white blood cells that appears - Folsom 150 Natoma Your first step should be to Finally -- although the NAPPS will waive the usual $52 fee at most often in children under age Station Drive,Suite 500,Folsom contact the National Association information will cover this as well these special drives. 10. Dominic needs a bone marrow 8:30AM to 12:30PM of Professional Pet Sitters. This -- if you are hosting pets in your On any given day, more than transplant to survive, but because Pet-Sitting Business organization provides education, home, make sure that you create a 6,000 men, women and children are he is of African-American descent, 5/17/2008 BloodSource - certification and networking comfortable, healthy environment for searching the NMDP registry for a his chances of finding a matched Roseville 151 North Appeals to Seniors opportunities for people like you who “guest” pets as well as yourselves. life-saving donor. These patients donor are less likely – there is Sunrise Ave. #1011Roseville 8 AM want to start a pet-sitting business. Don’t take on too many clients at have leukemia, lymphoma and a shortage of ethnic minorities to 12 PM Dear Paw’s Corner: My husband You can call it at 856-439-0324 to once, whether hosting or traveling to other life-threatening diseases that on the registry.** 5/19/2008 Matt Bumpus and I read about pet-sitting in our request more information, or visit its the pets’ homes to sit, so that you can can be treated by a bone marrow or “A patient’s best chance of Drive AL Fellowship 706 Atlantic local seniors paper. We are are going Web site at www.petsitters.org. spend true quality time with the pets. cord blood transplant. For many of finding a matched donor is from St.Roseville 3 PM to 7 PM through some hard times. We need to I’d also recommend taking Best of luck! these patients, a transplant may be his or her own racial or ethnic *Seventy-two percent of the seven find some part-time work and would one or two business courses their only hope of a cure. group,” Ustick says. “Please, take Send your tips, questions and comments million people on the registry are like something we can do together. designed for entrepreneurs. Many All that’s needed to join the just a few minutes this month to to Paws Corner, c/o King Features Caucasian. Of the 30,000 transplants We both love animals and have done local governments or business National Marrow Donor Registry is join the NMDP.” Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, between unrelated donors and patients, house-sitting and cared for relatives’ organizations offer courses for little a cheek swab for a tissue type test. A marrow drive is being held in animals in the past. We think that pet- to no cost. Check your newspaper, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or e-mail more than 75 percent have been for them to [email protected]. Potential marrow donors must be Citrus Heights at BloodSource – sitting would be perfect, as we can local library or city/county Web site Caucasians. (www.marrow.org, 2008) © 2008 King Features Synd., Inc. between the ages of 18 and 60, and Sunrise, at 8095 Greenback Lane, take dogs for walks or whatever is for listings.

LDS CHURCH IN CARMICHAEL TO HOST BLOODSOURCE BLOOD DRIVE On Thursday, May 15, the LDS Church in Carmichael will host a BloodSource blood drive. stay ’n play in yosemite. Everyone is welcome. LDS Church Community Blood Drive 4125 San Juan Ave.Carmichael

Thursday, May 15, 2008 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. For more information, please call 800.995.4420 x11007

Donating blood is safe, easy and takes about an hour. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be at least 17 years old (16 with a parent’s consent) and be generally healthy. There is no upper age limit for blood donations.

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FREE Even More Kids & Families to the Help Military Families fun and entertaining way. “I like to put long term financial needs. legendary tribute band, the Fab Four to SHOW. the cookies on the shelf where everyone Military Saves was developed FREE Summer Concert Series Military Saves, the social marketing Sacramento as a way of highlighting one Al Jarreau – Thursday, August 28 can reach them,” says Ramsey. After and tested by its non-profit sponsor, Premium Tickets Go On Sale May of the most popular and memorable acts campaign designed to persuade, 1; General Concert Seating is FREE Five time Grammy Award winning jazz motivate, and encourage military each lesson the group meets to help Consumer Federation of America of that decade. The Fab Four is arguably and crossover legend Al Jarreau is one of each other plan budgets, discuss (CFA) and the military services with Fair Admission America’s Ultimate Tribute to the Beatles, families to save money and eliminate The California State Fair’s Free the most exciting and critically-acclaimed debt, has partnered with Dave Ramsey’s successes and temptations, and support from 2003 to 2006 and launched with authentic costumes, makeup and performers of our time. With hits spanning each other in their journey to beat debt throughout the Department of Concert Series is an annual tradition musicology. FREE SHOW. Financial Peace University Military that marks the unofficial end of summer. 30 years, Jarreau was most recently Edition. This life-changing program and build wealth. Many installations Defense (DoD) in February 2007. It Each year, State Fair organizers find a Air Supply – Thursday, August 21 awarded the 2007 Grammy for the Best teaches families and individuals across the country now offer FPU, is part of two larger campaigns -- the Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, unique blend of big name entertainment The trademark sound of Air Supply, how to handle their money through which helps service members fully DoD Financial Readiness Campaign, created by Russell Hitchcock’s soaring with “God Bless the Child”, together with that includes music legends and the common-sense principles and small equip themselves with the knowledge and the national America Saves latest chart toppers. Today the State Fair tenor voice and Graham Russell’s simple George Benson and Jill Scott. and accountability they need to really campaign. Visit www.MilitarySaves. yet majestic songs, have been entertaining Gold Circle Ticket Price: $20 group accountability. announced the following preliminary As part of the Department of Defense succeed! To find a class go to www. org for more information. lineup for the 2008 California State audiences for more than 30 years. Their Grand Funk Railroad daveramsey.com/militarysaves. Dave Ramsey is a personal money Fair Concert Series, to be held August classic and unforgettable hits include: Financial Readiness Campaign, Friday, August 29 Military Saves promotes financial Military Saves encourages members management expert, an extremely 15 – September 1 at Cal Expo in “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “The The top selling American rock group of the military to take the Saver popular national radio personality Sacramento, CA. One That You Love,” “Sweet Dreams,” readiness by encouraging military of the ‘70s is “COMING TO YOUR members to start an emergency fund, Pledge located at www.daveramsey. and best-selling author of The Total and “Making Love Out of Nothing at TOWN TO HELP YOU PARTY IT com/militarysaves. The pledge is Money Makeover. In his latest 2008 State Fair Concert Series All.” make savings automatic, invest in DOWN!” After playing to millions of a Thrift Savings Plan and eliminate a commitment to beat debt, build book, a follow-up of his enormously (Preliminary) Gold Circle Ticket Price: $10 fans on the band’s tours from 1996 to debt. The organization also provides wealth and get others on board. Along successful New York Times best- Vanessa Hudgens 2007, Grand Funk Railroad will continue The Doodlebops Live a network for military members to with the pledge, this site includes free sellers Financial Peace and More Saturday, August 16 Friday, August 22 to reach both new and long-time fans with tools to help service members beat Than Enough, Ramsey exemplifies Still riding high from the whirlwind its 2008 tour. Known as “The American encourage each other in building wealth The Doodlebops LIVE is an exciting and eliminating debt. debt and build wealth. Tools include his life’s work of teaching others stage show for preschool aged children success of High School Musical and High Band,” they boast an impressive lineup “In the military, everything that the FPU Lesson Super Saving, Dave’s how to be financially responsible, based on the hit television series on School Musical 2, Salinas, California- of crowd-pleasing songs that include: Seven Baby Steps to Financial Peace so they can acquire enough wealth Playhouse Disney. The Doodlebops native Vanessa Hudgens is taking the “We’re an American Band,” “Some Kind causes worry in the soldier’s life affects the mission and affects the unit,” said and downloadable budgeting and to take care of loved ones, live LIVE will feature a mix of music, world by storm. Her debut solo album, of Wonderful” and “Locomotion.” debt elimination forms. As well as a prosperously into old age, and give dancing, humor and skits that teach ‘V’ hit stores in September 2006 and her Gold Circle Ticket Price: $15 Army Captain, Scott Morris. “It’s California State Fair performance will be so important to teach them where special bonus lesson where Dave talks generously to others. social lessons while entertaining State Fair organizers expect to book at directly to the military community. Ramsey knows first-hand what fairgoers of all ages. Families with small her only Sacramento Valley performance least four additional acts, including State their money is going and how to best this summer. manage it.” For more information visit www. financial peace means in his own children will love this engaging and Fair Opening Day Friday 8/15, as well MilitarySaves.org. life – living a true riches to rags to interactive concert that will encourage Gold Circle Ticket Price: $20 Financial Peace University (FPU) as Wednesday 8/20, Monday 8/ 25 and Military Saves is a social riches story. By age twenty-six he parents and kids to sing and dance. Gary Allan – Saturday, August 23 Wednesday 8/27. has helped more than 500,000 families There will be two special matinee positively change their financial future. marketing campaign to persuade, had established a four-million-dollar Gary Allan’s hard-rockin’, no apologies motivate, and encourage military real estate portfolio, only to lose it shows on Saturday, August 16. country music is coming to the California Ticket Information Since 2002, FPU has helped more Gold Circle Ticket Price: $10 than 10,000 military families. As they families to save money every by age thirty. He has since rebuilt State Fair. His new CD ‘Living Hard’ General admission to all California month, and to convince leaders and his financial life and now devotes ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic has recently stormed up the charts with State Fair concerts is FREE with the price work on a Total Money Makeover, the average family pays off $5,300 in debt organizations to be aggressive in himself full-time to helping ordinary Monday, August 18 a huge #1 single, “Watching Airplanes,” of State Fair Admission. Gold Circle but Allan already has a long history of and saves $2,700 in the first 91 days promoting automatic savings. The people understand the forces behind “Weird Al” Yankovic, the undisputed reserved seats near the stage will go on campaign is a growing network their financial distress and how king of pop culture parody, will return producing hits on the country music after beginning FPU and is completely charts. Fan favorites include: “Right sale May 1, 2008 through www.tickets. out of debt, except for the mortgage, in of organizations and individuals to set things right – financially, to the State Fair by popular demand as committed to helping and supporting emotionally, and spiritually. part of his ‘Straight Outta Lynwood’ Where I Need To Be,” “Songs About com. All shows will be performed on the 18 to 24 months. 2008 tour. Yankovic performed at the Rain” and “Life Ain’t Always Beautiful.” Golden1 Stage. All show times are TBD. military members and their loved State Fair in 2007 to a sold out crowd Gold Circle Ticket Price: $30 All dates, times and prices are subject to of screaming fans. His unique musical The Low Rider Band change. For the most updated information and comedic performances cross all Tuesday, August 26 about the 2008 Concert Series and other genres, with hits that include: “White The Low Rider Band consists of four State Fair news, please visit the State & Nerdy,” Amish Paradise,” and “Eat of the five surviving original members of Fair website at www.bigfun.org or call It.” In a career spanning nearly three the multi-platinum selling band War, the 916-263-FAIR. decades, he has amassed 30 Gold and legendary multicultural American funk The 2008 California State Fair Platinum albums, 7 Gold and Platinum- band of the 1970s. These musicians are will be held from August 15 to certified home videos and 3 Grammy perhaps most well known for the hit songs Awards (with 11 nominations). “Low Rider”, “Spill the Wine” and “Why September 1, 2008 at Cal Expo in Gold Circle Ticket Price: $20 Can’t We Be Friends.” Their rock, funk, Sacramento, CA.

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He said, “It Compliments “Songs playing together, instead of fighting seems that what people know about the of Hope” Concert together or against each other could be Middle East is very shallow and tends If you enjoyed (or missed) the a much stronger message than years to be distorted and does not represent Sacramento Philharmonic “Songs of of discussions,” said Kais Manoufy, reality. In order to make an objective Hope” performance, then you will want CEO and president of the Delagata and sound decision, you have to have to tune-in to KVIE Public Television Corporation and “Songs of Hope” at your disposal all sorts of information, (ch. 6) on Wednesday May, 14, 7:00pm concert sponsor. including different perspectives. – 7:30pm to see a new ViewFinder Each musical piece performed in Religion is a very emotional subject, documentary that mirrors the concert. the concert was specifically chosen extremely emotional, and you have to ViewFinder: Songs of Hope will to reflect peace, unity, and cultural treat it gingerly and carefully.” introduce you to the three musicians understanding. For example, Marc Also, ViewFinder will introduce who performed at the Sacramento Feldman, Executive Director of the members of the Florin Japanese- Community Center Theatre on Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra American Citizens League who share On April 30th at the Orangevale The debate was attended by a proposals, what the candidates would Saturday April 26, 2008, and will share discussed how Bernstein’s Cheschester how they believe members of the Middle Community Center, a debate was large group of concerned local voters, do about the price of gasoline increases, the reasons and messages behind the Pslams was chosen to be the last piece Eastern community face discrimination sponsored by the Sunrise Area numbering about 90. The candidates the water system problems and Auburn chosen musical pieces. in the concert. He said, “It is a piece that resembles the treatment that Republican Club between the four debated topics asked by the voters. 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Local Family Businesses Collaborate to Israeli oud player of Christian faith; with Middle East studies professors and Sonia Rubinsky, an Israeli pianist and lobbying group CAIR, Council on of Jewish faith. American Islamic Relations. Discuss Unique Challenges Music is thought to have the Ayad Al-Qazzaz, professor of The Capital Region Family professional forum.” employment and 78 percent of all new Business Center Helps Family Pacific Coast Building Products, job creation, according to the University Businesses Grow and Prosper Holt of California, Teichert, Tony’s of Southern Maine’s Institute for Business issues such as succession Fine Foods, Fat Family Restaurants Family-Owned Business. Republicans of River City Endorse planning, generational gaps and and Sierra Nevada Brewing Company • Succession planning is necessary. compensation disputes have a whole are among 16 founding family Nearly 60 percent of majority Judy Lloyd for Assembly new twist when it’s all in the family. businesses involved in the non- shareowners in family businesses are Republicans of River City (RRC) President of RRC Carl Burton said As a working mom she will fight hard Imagine interviewing for your sister’s profit organization incorporated in 55 or older and nearly 30 percent are proudly endorse Judy Lloyd for State “RRC principles include a desire for to ensure our tax dollars are spent job or firing dad. January 2007. The Center is not the 65 or older, according to the Family Assembly. RRC is one of the largest less and more efficient government, wisely and that our state government Family businesses are common, yet first organization to assist family to Family: Laird Norton Tyee Family grassroots Republican organizations lower taxes, individual freedom lives within its means.” they can be the most complex form of businesses. The Family Firm Institute, Business Survey 2007. in the 15th Assembly District, made and responsibility, less spending, In addition, Burton said a business organization. In Sacramento, an international organization based in • Women are taking control of up of young professional Republicans, a free market/entrepreneurial “Republicans of River City has The Capital Region Family Business Boston, Massachusetts, has 175 family family-owned firms. Woman-owned working men and women and senior economy and a strong national a proud history of supporting Center, created for and by family business centers, education programs family businesses increased by 37 citizens who are committed to making anti-terrorism defense.” conservative republicans like Senator businesses, formed to help family and forums listed on its Web site. percent in the last five years, according our community better and believe Burton stated “Judy will work to Dave Cox, Assemblyman Roger businesses work through their unique Family businesses should have to a 2003 report released by the in common sense, pragmatic, and uphold our principles and will make Niello, Congressman Dan Lungren, issues and learn more about what it plenty to discuss. Consider the MassMutual Financial Group and the moderate to conservative Republican sure that the California education Doug Ose and Guy Houston and we takes to work harmoniously together. following statistics that provide a Raymond Institute American Family principles attractive to a majority of programs ensure every student learns are proud to add Judy to our list of “The Capital Region Family compelling view of America’s family Business Survey. Americans who have a “Get-the-Job- to read, write and speak English and endorsed candidates.” Business Center is a place for family businesses: The Capital Region Family Business Done” attitude. do basic math before they graduate. business leaders to share strategies and • Family businesses are the heart Center recognizes the uniqueness ideas to overcome the unique challenges of the American economy. About 35 of family-owned businesses as facing them today,” said Kurt Glassman, percent of Fortune 500 companies are well and their impact on the greater president of The Capital Region Family family-controlled, according to the Sacramento region economy. It is for Business Center and founding partner University of Southern Maine’s Institute these reasons that the Center hosts Stop Supporting Terrorists for Family-Owned Business. Family a variety of educational workshops, and president of LeadershipOne, a most dangerous terrorist organizations. dignitary is engaged in dialogue with consultancy whose client base is at least businesses account for 50 percent of roundtable discussions and social It’s the same group whose Charter terrorists. My legislation will make 60 percent family businesses. “Issues the U.S. gross domestic product. events throughout the year. To learn calls for the destruction of Israel ... sure that taxpayer dollars are not such as sibling rivalry, family disputes • Family businesses stimulate more about The Capital Region Family and who routinely kills Christians in being used to support discussions or and jealousy are sensitive topics that employment. Family businesses Business Center, visit www.tcrfbc.org. Gaza and the West Bank. Now, there’s negotiations with terrorist groups.’’I businesses can discuss openly in a generate 60 percent of the country’s an effort on Capitol Hill to fight back. strongly urge you to stand with the New legislation has been introduced American Center for Law and Justice that will strip federal funding from in support of this important legislation. What if I told you that your tax former President Carter’s Georgia- The ramifications of Carter’s meddling dollars - and mine - were supporting based ‘’Carter Center’’, which has in the Middle East should be loud and negotiations with terrorists? I know already received nearly $20 million of clear ... you meet with terrorists, you you would be outraged. Well, it’s your federal tax money and mine. The pay a price. The American people will happening - right now - and I need former president’s meeting with Hamas not stand for tax dollars supporting your immediate input on the matter. has been roundly condemned by the terrorist negotiations. Sign the ACLJ’s Help me send a strong message to U.S. and Israel. The CARTER Act, PETITION TO CUT OFF CARTER former President Jimmy Carter: If you spearheaded by Rep. Joe Knollenberg, CENTER FUNDING immediately meet with terrorists - you pay a price. is the bold result of growing bi-partisan and make your voice heard on this Against the advice of the White House backlash on Capitol Hill. ‘’America critical matter. Thank you! and Members of Congress, former must speak with one voice against our American Center for Law and Justice President Jimmy Carter decided to terrorist enemies.’’ Rep. Knollenberg P.O. Box 90555, Washington, D.C. meet with Hamas - one of the world’s said. ‘’It sends a fundamentally 20090-0555Phone: (800) 296-4529 troubling message when an American Page 16 Real Estate First Edition for May 2008 Garcia Bill Shuts Scammers Accelerate Being Bi-partisan support received Out of Mailbox to protect consumers Mortgage Debt Free City) and co-authored by both the problem by constituents, and should you need it. The Accelerator Democrats and Republicans received a solicitation herself after is an open line of credit which can be received unanimous support in the the State Controller aggressively accessed for emergencies or investment opportunities on an unlimited basis Assembly Business and Professions increased marketing efforts to unite over 30 years. There is no doubt that Committee. Californians with more than $5.1 this mortgage is ideal for those wanting If signed into law, mailings sent billion in unclaimed property. flexibility and the financial power of to consumers offering for a fee to Seniors and those with language every income dollar maximized toward chase money owed to them or to barriers are particularly vulnerable By Delia Fling $300,000 mortgage at 6.25% with mortgage repayment and cost savings. settle credit issues, will be required to these offers and often are not Owning your own home is the an $1847.00 payment. Your monthly The loan is an Adjustable Rate to state on the envelope and letter aware they can receive assistance number one goal for most Americans. net income is $6000 and your other Mortgage usually linked to the 1 month that the company making the offer free of charge from local, state and Interestingly, three out of four monthly expenses average $3000. LIBOR index (currently 2.709%). The is not a government agency. federal government agencies. O.K you deposit your income into the homeowners make owning their homes borrower determines what margin With more than one million Garcia said, “This simple but “free and clear” their primary financial Accelerator account ($6000) where the rate over the index they want (ranging families across the country facing important notice will arm people goal. At last count, however, Americans deposit totally applies to your mortgage from .75% - 3.25%) for an upfront fee. owe $11 trillion on their mortgages. But bringing down your principal daily The main negative feature as with all foreclosure, recent scams have with information to prevent them targeted homeowners desperate to from becoming victims. 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(COTY) Awards ceremony, known as to get the maximum value or enjoyment Both Mr. Carter and Mr. Kress the Evening of Excellence, which took for the dollars they invest in their Incentives Are Up have been long time members of place on Saturday, March 15th. remodeling. yourself, you may have experienced flooring and bath surrounds, etc. Sacramento NARI and have served MYTH #2: The higher a bizarre response from the sales Will the builder give them to you the incentives, the rep, including, but not limited to, as your incentive? Then ask for a crossed eyes, gibberish and sudden reasonable price reduction. Here’s THE better the deal. memory loss! the clincher: if the home you want Why has such a simple question is complete, or nearly complete, MORTGAGE become so complicated? It used to most builders right now will invoke a simple, straightforward negotiate the price over and above MANAGER answer. But that was before the the offered incentives! Don’t be entire incentive issue became a afraid to ask! Ed Wacaster commodity in itself, with guidelines, Bottom line is – the effectiveness conditions and formulas. As a sales of incentives is quickly running its rep, I wanted to give the customer a course. When this market finally This is definitely the time to be have to talk about? They would have to radio ads and direct mail. Most of simple answer. But after I explained corrects, and all the completed putting some serious thought to buying go hunting for something different to the time those companies will do a to them the litany of incentive homes have been sold, look for real estate. With all of the programs scare the jeebers out us. mortgage for you, and you don’t want applications, including option and incentives as we know them to available today to help First Time I’m going to repeat myself here:. You to use them again. The really good Home Buyers with Down Payment need to have a relationship with your ones do very little advertising and are design selections, closing costs, become a method of the past. They Assistance, not to mention government Real Estate Agent and your Mortgage worth their weight in gold. When I buying down the interest rate, may still be offered for the preferred loan programs as well, today is the right Professional much like the one you had my radio program last year, I was or lowering the price; and then lender, but the complicated time to try. But be smart about it and have with your Doctor and Dentist. I’m shown a loan file from a competing explained how the incentive often variables will no longer apply. find a true professional before you jump not putting us on that type of pedestal, show. The host of that show was going differs according to floorplan, So for today – use them to your into something. but if you don’t have that relationship to send his kids to college on one loan. By Gretta Harris The key to successful home established, you are open to being Making money is one thing; greed is and stage of construction, and advantage! ownership and the happiness that is ripped off big time by someone who just that, greed. how it can NOT be used toward So go out there and get that supposed to come with it, can only come could destroy your future. There are So, get in the game, but be careful. Not necessarily! When builders the down-payment, or how the dream home! What are you waiting with a transaction done correctly and too many good professionals in the I am not the only out here that cares first introduced incentives it was lender-base incentive can NOT for?? efficiently. In order for that to happen real estate industry to open yourself about my clients. I have many good based on using their preferred exceed 3% of the purchase price; you need to have the right people in up to such treatment. If you don’t friends that I would refer to if I weren’t your corner, watching out for your best know a good professional yourself, ask in this business, and they’re just that, lender, and would range around (whew!) I watched many buyers’ Look for these features stories in $2,000. When the market began interests. Can you imagine how much someone you know if they would use really good friends, and really good eyes glaze over. All they wanted to future issues: lower the foreclosure rate would be if the person who helped them buy their people. to show the first signs of slowing, know was if my incentives were as Myth #3: If I Didn’t Get In On people had used the right professional home, and with their mortgage again. If the next step builders took to lure good as the guys’ down the street. The 1st Phase, It’s Too Late when they decided to use that person not, ask someone else. You can reach Ed Wacaster at the homebuyers was an additional But Builder A’s $25,000 incentive for a mortgage? What would the media Be careful of cleverly worded 916-725-9902 or www.EdWacaster.com incentive, over and above the might be equal in value to Builder Myth #4: I Have To Complete “lender incentive.” The buying B’s $40,000 incentive, depending A Full Contract If I Want To Make public quickly caught on, and the upon what is already included in An Offer incentive wars began! Today we’re the home. So how are you supposed seeing “incentives” ranging from to make a bona fide offer given all Gretta Harris is a California $10,000 to $150,000! these variables? Real Estate Broker, who has I recently visited a sales office Simply put, the incentive is a specialized in New Home of a prominent builder. I waited number that indicates how much Sales for over 25 years. Her while the sales rep greeted other a builder is willing to negotiate. company, New Homes Dream customers. One gentleman In this market, you can use it as Tours conducts seminars for approached the rep and asked her a starting point for negotiating. new home buyers, and assists the million-dollar question; “What Begin by comparing the base prices buyers in the purchase of new are your incentives?” The sales of the homes, then determine the homes in Northern California, rep smiled graciously, and replied. options you want to add to your as a buyers’ representative. See “Sir, we’re not selling incentives, home. Don’t be afraid to ask for www.WesternLivingCenter. we’re selling beautiful homes.” If granite countertops, stainless steel com/DreamTours or email you have ever asked that question appliances, upgraded cabinets, tile [email protected] First Edition for May 2008 Page 17 Pope Benedict on Marriage: Key to ‘World Peace’? PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new analysis entitled “Pope Benedict XVI on Marriage: A Compendium” and published It’s a Full Moon and the Governor’s by the Institute for Marriage and Public Policy on the eve of Benedict’s historic Transformation is Complete U.S. visit, finds that in the first three By Jon Coupal Schwarzenegger has gone from a government so that it can be turned years of his pontificate, Pope Benedict defender of the middle class and those over to other private interests for strip- XVI has spoken publicly about marriage We are all familiar with those scary who pay the state bills, to just another malls and other profit making projects. on 111 occasions, connecting marriage movies where the seemingly nice guy big government “do-gooder,” who Currently there exists an unholy alliance to such overarching themes as human morphs into a threatening monster sees his popularity tied to providing between local politicians, acting as the rights, world peace, and the conversation over a very short time. Excuse me if health care to all, regardless of cost, and redevelopment agency, and developers between faith and reason. I now find myself thinking of Arnold focusing on issues like global warming, who are willing to do political favors in “Over and over again he has made it over which he has little impact. order to get their hands on prime pieces Schwarzenegger in his real life role as clear that the marriage and family debate is To add insult to injury, the governor of real estate. To protect the status quo, California Governor. central - not peripheral - to understanding With his announcing yesterday that endorsed Proposition 93 in the last the League of California Cities has been election, which would have extended waging, on behalf of their politician the human person, and defending our he would oppose Proposition 98, which human dignity,” says Maggie Gallagher, would protect property owners from the terms of office for his big-spending clients, a no holds barred campaign to president of the Institute for Marriage eminent domain abuse and provide allies in the Legislature. This includes defeat Proposition 98. Speaker Fabian Nunez, his partner in This is the second effort to bring and Public Policy. additional property rights protections, Day of Peace to the significance dignity. There are some who believe the governor’s transformation trying to ram through a $14.5 billion eminent domain reform to California. For example, when receiving the of marriage in developing a that it is legitimate to destroy human is complete. health care plan financed by new taxes The first was Prop 90 which the credentials of the new U.S. Ambassador His change was so quick that some disguised as “fees.” Governor also opposed. But when to the Vatican, Harvard Law Professor culture of peace: life in its earliest or final stages. Equally may have missed it. So let’s look back And what about his no tax pledge? he announced his opposition to Prop Mary Ann Glendon, Pope Benedict XVI Consequently, whoever, even troubling is the growing crisis of the to 2003, when citizen Schwarzenegger When Senate leader Don Perata 90 in October of 2006 -- based on expressed his appreciation for America’s unknowingly, circumvents the institution family, which is the fundamental nucleus was running to replace an unpopular threatened there would be no budget his view that the measure was too recognition of the importance of a dialogue of the family undermines peace in of society based on the indissoluble bond governor who was being recalled, this year without tax increases, the far-reaching because it would have of faith and faiths in the public square and the entire community, national and of marriage between a man and a woman. largely because of his inability to governor responded, “Everything is on required compensation for “regulatory linked this to respect not only for religious international, since he weakens what is Experience has shown that when the truth manage the state budget that was the table.” This includes elimination of takings” -- he promised he would try freedom but for marriage as the union of in effect the primary agency of peace. about man is subverted or the foundation billions of dollars in the red. the mortgage interest rate deduction -- to work for substantive reform that husband and wife: This point merits special reflection: of the family undermined, peace itself Schwarzenegger promised a bright in a state where only 25% of families didn’t include those provisions. Here I cannot fail to note with gratitude everything that serves to weaken the is threatened and the rule of law is future with strict fiscal discipline. The can afford a starter home -- and income too, his words and actions have failed the importance which the United States family based on the marriage of a man compromised, leading inevitably to forms state must live within its means, he said. tax deductions for dependent children. the consistency test. has attributed to interreligious and and a woman, everything that directly of injustice and violence. The budget must be balanced without These would be significant tax increases That he has now sided with the anti- intercultural dialogue as a positive force or indirectly stands in the way of its “The short pontificate of Benedict XVI tax increases. He promised to “blow in a state that already ranks 8th in per property rights camp is unfortunately for peacemaking. . . . The American openness to the responsible acceptance is already a standing rebuke to those voices capita taxation. consistent with his hard turn to port up the boxes” -- that is, consolidate people’s historic appreciation of the role of a new life, everything that obstructs of our time who seek to make us ashamed This is from the same man who for the ship of state. We wonder if government departments and programs of religion in shaping public discourse its right to be primarily responsible or embarrassed of caring about marriage and seek every available economy ridiculed Phil Angelides, his election he is aware that virtually the entire for the education of its children, and sexual issues, who try to get us to opponent in 2006, for openly supporting opposition to 98 is being funded and in shedding light on the inherent and efficiency in the provision of state moral dimension of social issues-a constitutes an objective obstacle on view the contemporary marriage debate as services. “We don’t have a revenue tax increases. by government interests. For these role at times contested in the name of the road to peace. merely a distraction from more important problem,” he famously declared, “we And let’s not forget the governor’s opponents of eminent domain reform, backing of nearly $55 billion in new no accusation against Proposition 98 a straitened understanding of political Marriage essential to world peace? issues,” notes Gallagher, “Pope Benedict have a spending problem!” This may strike American ears as an clearly connects life and marriage, the Since Schwarzenegger took bond debt that our great grandchildren has been too outlandish. Apparently life and public discourse-is reflected in oddity. If so, Benedict has made clear it human person in the human family, office, little has changed in state will still be paying off decades their hope is that by the time the public the efforts of so many of your fellow- government, but the governor no from now. finds out they are lying, Proposition 98 citizens and government leaders to is not an unintentional one. On September with the most fundamental international longer resembles that citizen politician But for those of us who hoped that will have gone down to defeat. ensure legal protection for God’s gift of 21, 2007, in an address to participants in issues of peace and human rights he promised to be. In the last four deep inside this political Mr. Hyde And now these enemies of California life from conception to natural death, a conference of the Executive Committee facing our times.” years, revenue has increased by 29% there still resided an element of the property owners have been joined by and the safeguarding of the institution of of Centrist Democratic International, Pope Download the full report at www. while spending is up by 36% and the prudent limited government supporter our governor, and his transformation is marriage, acknowledged as a stable union Benedict prefigured the same theme: marriagedebate.com. state faces, by conservative estimates, a we thought we knew, his rejection of clear to all. between a man and a woman, and that of There are those who maintain that $16 billion deficit. Proposition 98 is the last straw. the family. human reason is incapable of grasping Source: Institute of Marriage Somewhere Gray Davis is chuckling. Proposition 98 was placed on the Jon Coupal is President of the Howard Pope Benedict devoted about half the truth, and therefore of pursuing and Public Policy June ballot by taxpayers, farmers, Jarvis Taxpayers Association - California’s And with good reason. Had he not been largest taxpayer organization - which is of his message for the January 1 World the good that corresponds to personal recalled, it is unlikely that the state and its small business owners and owners of dedicated to the protection of Proposition taxpayers would be any worse off today. rental property, to protect Californians 13 and promoting taxpayers’ rights. from having their property seized by Sacramento County Libraries and On-Line Pornography Thomasson, President of Campaign 6. Elk Grove City Councilwoman, for Children and Families. He stated Sophia Scherman. 7. Citrus Heights that, “People are shocked to learn that City Councilman, Jeff Slowey. sex addicts are viewing pornography, The following board members violent rape images and even child voted to expand access to porn at pornography everyday at the library.” libraries: 1. Sacramento Vice Mayor, He continued to add, “Sex addicts Kevin McCarty. 2. Sacramento City viewing pornography are masturbating Councilwoman, Bonnie Pannell. 3. at computer desks and in restrooms and Sacramento County Supervisor, Roger what parent would want their children Dickinson. 4. Sacramento City to be in this disgusting environment.” Councilwoman, Sandy Sheedy. 5. Thomasson also explained that the Linda Kimura, representing County “US Supreme Court’s 2003 decision, Supervisor, Jimmy Yee. 6. Sacramento upholding the Children’s Internet City Councilman, Raymond Tretheway. Protection Act (CIPA) means the 7. Sacramento City Councilman, Robbie By Yolanda Knaak Sacramento Library can institute a zero- Waters (Chair). tolerance pornography policy without If one is interested in getting violating the First Amendment.” He involved, letters can be sent to board At the April 24th hearing of the further explained that according to the members. Letters thanking those Sacramento County Public Libraries “US Supreme Court decision which members who agree with your opinion Board, it came out that Sacramento says a library is not a public forum and and request they ask for another vote. Library’s current policy allows any that libraries don’t have to provide any Letters to those members who disagree, kind of internet pornography on library pornography unless they want to.” requesting they vote differently next computers. The library computers After the hearing the board then time. Contact information for the board have internet filters, but upon a patron’s voted on removing the filters. The members can be found in the front of request, they are removed. Recently the results were deadlocked with a the phone book under government or ACLU requested the filters be removed 7 to 7 tie vote. their name can be googled on line. permanently, so the hearing was called. The following board members voted Gerald Ward, Reference Librarian for for porn-free libraries: 1. Sacramento For comments or questions, feel the last 18 years in Sacramento Public County supervisor Don Nottoli. 2. free to contact me at [email protected]. Libraries testified at the hearing, “I have Isleton City Councilwoman, Elizabeth About the author: Yolanda Knaak images (of pornography) locked in my Samano. 3. Sacramento County has a Masters degree from UCLA in nursing. She is an elected member of head that I can’t get rid of (from seeing Supervisor, Roberta MacGlashan. 4. pornography on library computers)”. the Sacramento County Republican Rancho Cordova City Councilman, Party Central Committee. 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Page 20 Fun & Games First Edition for May 2008 Pow Wow Days Gather your Family, Friends, Club, Group or Business and participate in the 45th Annual POW WOW DAYS Parade on May 17th, 2008. Parade participants will march down Greenback Lane, from Starbuck’s Parking Lot at Madison/Greenback to Filbert Ave, beginning at 10 am. Family Tradition” is the theme for this year’s Pow Wow Days celebration and parade. Participants will be a variety of business and organizations, clubs, community groups, sports teams, local, county and town representatives, emergency services and other parade entertainers. Grand Marshall, Channel 31’s, Alan Sanchez, “The Slightly Paid Intern”, American Cancer Society Float, Sacramento River Cats Mascot “Dinger”, Wheels of Balance BMX Stunt Team, and Dr. Solar are just a few of the parade attractions. Parade entries are just $15.00. Call the Orangevale Chamber of Commerce at 916.988.0175 to register today. Ask for a free “Float Building Guide”. “A Bernstein Celebration” The Sacramento Master Singers, under the direction of Ralph Hughes, will present the final performance of their 2007-2008 concert season. This concert, entitled A Bernstein Celebration, occurs at First United Methodist Church, at the Puzzles corner of 21st and J Streets, in Sacramento on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at 8:00 PM. Bernstein wrote choral music for May 5-11, 2008 the synagogue, incidental music for plays, full Broadway musicals, masses, choral song cycles, and concert pieces. This performance will present an eclectic mix of his vocal works including selections from his Mass, a medley from West Side Story, a chamber version of Chichester Psalms written for chorus, harp, organ, and percussion, among other selections. A fitting end to this emotionally charged concert, as well as the entire 2007-2008 SMS season, will Puzzles be Bernstein’s “Make Our Garden Grow” from Candide. May 5-11, 2008 Tickets for A Bernstein Celebration are $18 and can be purchased online at www.mastersingers.org, or by phone by calling (916) 788-7464. Please join us on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at First United Methodist Church, in celebration of the music and spirit of one of America’s greatest composers. —12— Free Spring Concert The Sacramento Concert Band, under the direction of Grant Parker, will be presenting a spring concert at 7:30 PM on Monday, May 12, 2008, at Christ Community Church in Carmichael. This is the 38th season for the fifty-five member Sacramento Concert Band, an outstanding wind ensemble comprised of talented volunteer musicians from Sacramento and the surrounding areas. The concert is free. Christ Community Church is located at 5025 Manzanita Avenue between Winding Way and Madison Avenue. Directions: Take the Madison Avenue east exit from Interstate 80. Turn south on Manzanita Avenue. The church is on the right about 0.3 miles past the Madison/Manzanita intersection. More information is available by calling (916) 691-7632. The Sacramento Concert Band is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association. Woman’s Thursday Club of Fair Oaks May Luncheon The Woman’s Thursday Club of Fair Oaks will hold its end-of-year potluck luncheon on Thursday, May 8, 2008, at the Presbyterian Church of Fair Oaks, 11427 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Fair Oaks, CA. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 AM. During the event there will be the Installation of New Officers for the 2008-2009 year and celebration of Gamesa “Very Special 50-Year Member”. For more information, May 5-11,please 2008 call Marilyn Pearce (916) 961-8415 La Sierra High School Reunion Class of 1970 Games Date: May 24, 2008 May 5-11, 2008 Location: La Sierra Community Center, formerly known as La Sierra High School. 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White tieEvent: In honor of John the month, Celeste Bradley, Anderson (Not On Your© 2008Wayne’s King Features Synd., birthday Inc. month, SPECIALTIES PLUS will sign copies of her “Duke” Life; Classical Pianist Turns local Old West historian Chris series including: The Duke Tragedy Into Triumph). Enss will sign copies of the new 20th Century Fox DVD Most Wanted, The Duke Date: Saturday, May 17 COPIER REPAIRS Next Door, and Desperately release of the John Wayne at 1:00pm classic, The Big Trail. Enss Seeking a Duke. 20 YEARS assisted in the creation of the Date: Saturday, May 10 *This event is part of documentary features on the at 1:00pm a weeklong (May 15-19) new DVD. Her biography Alan & Pam Jennings fundraiser at Barnes & Noble of John Wayne, The Young Event: Our bi-annual for Dewey Fundamental Duke, and her other colorful • FREE Estimates on all Brands and Models Orangevale Community —13— Author Appreciation Day will Elementary School in Fair books about the Old West Center, 6826 Hazel Avenue, • Volume Copying - Free Pick-up and Delivery feature the following local Oaks. During this week will also be featured. Orangevale 95662 • New and Used Sales authors: children’s author Barnes & Noble will donate Saturday, May 10, Noon to 6 Patti Newman (Jingle The a percentage of every sale Date: Saturday, May 17, • Lowest Prices on All Brands of Toner at 1:00pm. PM, with a star party after dark Brass), romance authors Dee made with a special Bookfair This is a free event, • Maintenance Agreements Available Brice (Passion’s Four Towers) voucher to the school. sponsored by the Sacramento • 6 mo. 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Singles, Doubles, and Ronan Conlon 8-3. entry is May 21st. Enter this year’s event Mixed Doubles events will be offered. The Hornets came back to win early to be sure you join in the fun and This is one of the best events of the year the first three singles matches as tough tennis that always accompanies and is open to the public. You can enter Stryhas knocked off Schraeder 6-2, the Fiesta Days Tournament. Usually online at www.goldriverrc.com . 6-0 at the No. 1 and Sven-David Rueff beat Karas 6-1, 6-3 at the No. 5. Harbatsiuk earned Sacramento State’s final point with a 6-3, 6-1 New Tennis Professional win over Mam at the No. 2 spot. Daniel Pez kept the Eagles in - Seann Manering the running with a 7-5, 6-2 win in his past. As the Director of Tennis over Conlon at the No. 6. Kenneth for Arden Hills for 13 years and for Norling tied up the score at the No. Rollingwood Racquet Club for 8 4 singles by defeating Sacramento years prior, Seann is a well recognized State’s Ching in three sets 2-6, and experienced professional in on weekday mornings, developing 6-4, 6-3. With the match tied at the Sacramento area. He has run the rookie training and match play There was some real outstanding Washington won its first-ever tournaments, social events, and trained program, and providing USTA/SATA 3-3, Riego de Dios pulled out a players for decades, to enjoy the team training access. Many of our college tennis recently at Gold Big Sky Championship with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 clutch victory over River Racquet Club . thrilling 4-3 upset over the No. wonderful game of tennis. Seann’s well established tennis players know Artur Klimenka to secure Eastern wealth of experience only serves to and support Seann’s commitment Sacramento State claimed its 1-seeded Sacramento State Hornets Washington’s first Big Sky Men’s Gold River Racquet Club is proud strengthen the already incredibly strong to tennis and are very enthusiastic seventh-straight Big Sky title also on Sunday. Tennis Title. to announce that Seann Manering has tennis professional team we offer at about his presence at Gold River. with a 4-0 win over No. 2-seeded The Eagles jumped out to an early The Hornets were undefeated joined our staff of Tennis Professionals. Gold River Racquet Club. Seann will Please welcome Seann and his wife Northern Arizona on Sunday, April 1-0 lead by claiming the doubles in conference play this season and Seann has a career of tennis experience be offering two new drop in classes Diane to Gold River. 27 at the Gold River Racquet Club point. 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The Amazing Wrestling Wesley pinning his opponent. Dusty Baker International Baseball Academy Local wrestler Anthony Wesley has the G.A.T.E program (gifted and *2x S.A.W.A champion The Dusty Baker of the 7900 previous been on an amazing string of victories, talented education) since 1st grade (Sacramento area wrestling International Baseball academy participants reports his dad August. **2005 academic all American association) Academy returns this year have moved on to high This past weekend they traveled award winner (3.0 or higher while *2x M.V.P and celebrates its 25th school, college and to two meets where Anthony went playing youth tackle football) *2x Mt. Diablo, Bay Area “Silver” Anniversary. Dave profession baseball. This 6 and 0, earning two gold medals, **2007-08 certificate in reading Association Champion Stewart, Shawon Dunston, is a fantastic learning one in Freestyle and one in Greco achievement *2006, 2007 National Fitness Jim Barr are among the experience and training Roman. Anthony is 10 years old, a **2007-08 100% home work Award Winner twelve former major leaguers program for young 5th grader at Mariposa Elementary certificate *started wrestling at Mesa Verde in Citrus Heights. He is very focused on being a Wrestling Club. and veteran group providing baseball players. 2007-08 season highlights. good student-athlete Wrestling a family tradition instruction to students age Active outstanding 3rd place California State Goals Brother AJ is a freshman at Jesuit groups; 9-12, 13-15 and graduates are current Championships Wesley’s goals are to go to Jesuit High School, and participated in 15-20 at the Sacramento area major leaguers Geoff 35 victories High School & become 1st wrestling wrestling/football (2007 wrestling site. Approximately 5800 Jenkins, Derek Lee, and Undefeated in San Juan District state placer in school history, (unless state placer) Darren Oliver and the Wrestling League brother AJ accomplishes it first), Father August was the former 2007 Cy Award winner Sacramento county champion then attend Hawaii or Wisconsin head wrestling coach of Jesuit High Carsten C.C. Sabathia. Northern California Regional University School in 1996, 2000 USA Olympic Champion Career stats trials, and 5-time international For a Brochure call 1st place in 7 tournaments *100 plus victories medalist 1-530-644-3067, or Traveled to Providence Rhode *3x California state placer Anthony’s namesake is his cousin Island and placed 1st in “Super *2007 WSA summer tour team Anthony S Amado, 1988 USA E-Mail: bdcarmichael@ Bowl Tournament” competition in Hawaii undefeated Olympic team, NCAA champion & sbcglobal.net Visit Dusty’s website at Academics (world sports alliance) world medalist. www.dustybaker.com **Anthony has been involved in *2x Nor-Cal regional champion Page 22 First Edition for May 2008 A Slice of Napa Valley Minutes from Roseville SMUD Delivers Light Bulbs and Savings to the Neighborhood Some residents in Tahoe Park get times longer. SMUD estimates that participating utility in the DOE’s free energy-saving light bulbs and learn replacing just four bulbs per home Change a Light, Change the World how to cut their electric bills People could result in a household savings campaign. Every October and living in the Tahoe Park community of about $140 over the lifetime of November, SMUD and more than of Sacramento received a friendly the bulbs. The exchange also carries 200 local participating retailers help knock on the door from volunteers benefits for the community in total customers make the change to CFL delivering energy-efficient compact energy savings of nearly 30,000 with special discounts on ENERGY fluorescent light bulbs. The effort was kilowatt hours per year for 1,000 STAR® bulbs and fixtures. SMUD part of an ongoing pilot project by the bulbs, enough to power about three lowers the cost of CFL bulbs. Some Sacramento Municipal Utility District homes for an entire year. Saving bulbs are priced as low as 99 cents (SMUD) to educate and facilitate energy reduces the need to generate each. SMUD has participated in the energy savings in its communities. electricity, contributes to stable Change a Light, Change the World Tahoe Park is the third neighborhood to rates for all customers and is better campaign since 1996. The electric participate in the SMUD pilot project for the environment. utility has also promoted the use of and other neighborhoods are being Lighting can be as much as 20 energy-efficient lighting for more than scheduled as well. percent of a customer’s electric bill, 20 years. SMUD was recognized as SMUD assembled a team of according to the U.S. Department an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the neighborhood groups and community of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Year in 2004 for its residential lighting volunteers, including students from Environmental Protection Agency. program. SMUD has also set an Hiram Johnson High School, to Working with customers, SMUD ambitious 1.5 percent annual energy- After years of planning, the grand setting and unique possibilities that woodlands, wetlands, wildlife habitat and change out incandescent bulbs for has helped put nearly two million savings goal that surpasses the state’s opening of Westwood Homes’ Sierra Sierra de Montserrat has to offer. The agriculture. The community has preserved energy-efficient compact fluorescent ENERGY STAR® CFL bulbs and goal by 50 percent. de Montserrat is just around the corner. architecture blends old world ruggedness 200 acres into perpetuity including 45 light (CFL) bulbs in 500 homes. Each fixtures in homes and businesses For more information about switching Visitors to this highly anticipated, with elegant styling cues reminiscent acres of vineyards that are already planted home received two CFL bulbs. SMUD over the past several years. Nearly 60 to energy-efficient lighting and other energy world-class vineyard community will of authentic French, Spanish and with several varietals. The vineyard has conducted a similar CFL exchange in percent of SMUD households have efficiency measures, visit smud.org. For be immediately reminded of the rolling Italian architecture. The spacious plans been established as a working farm in more information about ENERGY STAR® vineyards of the Northern Napa Valley. feature tower elements, wrought iron order to produce fine wines, and will the Oak Park community last fall and at least one CFL bulb in their home, in the Ben Ali neighborhood this year. compared to just 16 percent in 2000. visit energystar.gov. For more information What’s more, estate owners will be an balconies, colonnades and arcades, as be operated by the Sierra de Montserrat about involving your community or integral part of Sierra de Montserrat’s well as ornamental columns, pilasters Homeowners’ Association. CFL bulbs are up to 75 percent more One of the ways SMUD has been neighborhood in the SMUD CFL change out exclusive vineyards and winery. and masonry. Each luxurious plan has This exclusive community is nestled energy-efficient than incandescent able to achieve such remarkable effort, contact Sam Starks at 916-732-5131. With 322 acres of vineyards, open been thoughtfully designed to expand in the rolling Loomis foothills, but is still light bulbs and can last eight to 10 market penetration is by being a space and views limited to just 62 the living spaces into the surrounding just minutes from major employment residences, Sierra de Montserrat appeals landscape. French doors open onto patios centers and located near the area’s finest to those seeking privacy, exclusivity with covered loggias, courtyards and shopping, dining, recreation and schools. and unequalled natural beauty without decks, blurring the boundaries between To visit Sierra de Montserrat, travel conceding convenience. Special premier indoor and outdoor spaces and taking full east on I-80 to the Rocklin Road exit. Turn phase pricing on the community’s 4.6 to advantage of the natural surroundings. right and travel east past Sierra College. 6.3-acres homesites starts from $395,000. Craftsmen and artisans are currently Turn left on Barton Road, then right on The community is unique in that people putting the finishing touches on what will Rutherford Canyon Road. The sales can select their favorite parcel and build be the region’s largest, most impressive office is open Thursday through Monday. their own custom dream home or choose model home. During construction, a For more information call 916-652-7906 from the private reserve collection of preview sales center is now open to or visit www.sierrademontserrat.com. Tuscan and Spanish influenced estates provide visitors with complete community Westwood Homes is locally owned now under construction. Four highly information, parcel maps and detailed and operated and has been crafting customizable estate plans with up to architectural drawings of the available homes of the finest quality in the most 6,785 square feet of refined living space estate homes. Interested homebuyers can desirable communities in the region for are priced from the upper $1,000,000’s. also take a dusty shoe tour of the model the past 37 years. Westwood built homes This exclusive collection of architectural home on Saturday or Sunday. are renowned for their award-winning plans has been designed by Westwood Sierra de Montserrat is committed to design, exceptional craftsmanship and Homes as a tribute to the extraordinary the preservation and conservation of oak timeless quality. First Edition for May 2008 Page 23

Everyone Loves a Parade! Wanted! Have you always wanted WOW Days Parade”. Slightly Paid Intern”, to be in a Parade? Gather The first parade was American Cancer Society Exhibitors, Vendors, Arts and Crafters your Family, Friends, held in 1963 and began Float, Sacramento River Club, Group or Business at Central Avenue ending Cats Mascot “Dinger”, Spaces are still available for the 45th and participate in the 45th at the Orangevale Youth Wheels of Balance BMX Annual POW WOW DAYS Center on Hazel Avenue. In Stunt Team, and Dr. Solar Annual POW Wow Days Parade on May 17th, 2008. 1965, the parade route was are just a few of the parade Parade participants will moved to Greenback Lane attractions. May 15 – 18, 2008 march down Greenback and then in 1971, moved Parade entries are just More than 80 vendor highly publicized event. schedules. Registration Lane, from Starbuck’s to Oak Avenue. In 1974, $15.00. Call the Orangevale and exhibitor spaces are Live entertainment, information can be obtained Parking Lot at Madison/ the parade returned to its Chamber of Commerce at being prepared for the carnival, parade and Kids by calling Lisa Montes at Greenback to Filbert Ave, current route on Greenback 916.988.0175 to register biggest Orangevale annual Korner are just a few of 916.989.3638 or email: beginning at 10 am. Lane. today. Ask for a free “Float tradition. Thousands are the attractions. The 45th powwowdays@comcast. The Orangevale POW “The Family Tradition” Building Guide”. expected to attend this Annual Pow Wow Days net. WOW Days started in 1963 is the theme for this year’s starts on Thursday, May The annual fair as “Chuck Wagon Days”. Pow Wow Days celebration 15th and ends on Sunday, is sponsored by the In 1964, the name was and parade. Participants May 18th. Orangevale Chamber of changed to “Fiesta Days” will be a variety of business Find out more Premium Spaces are Commerce a non-profit and change again to its name and organizations, clubs, still available for the organization and proceeds for more than 40 years in community groups, sports at the Orangevale event. This is the perfect benefit the support of local 1965, POW WOW DAYS. teams, local, county and opportunity to showcase business and community Orangevale residents and town representatives, your talents and business. activities. visitors gather for several emergency services and Chamber of Commerce Round the clock security For more information, days of games, food, live other parade entertainers. is provided for the entire please contact Orangevale entertainment, carnival and Grand Marshall, Channel www.orangevalechamber.com event. Two set up times are Chamber of Commerce at on Saturday, “The POW 31’s, Alan Sanchez, “The available to accommodate 916.988.0175.