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VOLUME 38 • ISSUE 40 Serving Carmichael & Sacramento County since 1981 OCTOBER 5, 2018 TV GUIDE: Sacrificing the Parkway Appeals Case Impacts Illegal CHEERS & JEERS Camping Ordinance Chamber Director Says SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - A federal court decision has ruled that illegal camping ordinances are unconstitutional and that local governments cannot cite or arrest anyone sleeping on public property. Farewell to Community On September 4, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Story and photos ruled on the case Robert Martin v. by Susan Maxwell Skinner City of Boise, stating that enforc- ing anti-camping ordinances CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - After when adequate shelter beds are nine years as its lone execu- unavailable is unconstitutional. tive, Linda Melody last week Because of that ruling, the announced her resignation from Sacramento County Department the Carmichael Chamber of of Parks stopped enforcing the PAGE 10 Commerce. From next month, City of Sacramento’s anti-camp- Melody plans a new chapter of ing ordinance and the County life in another small American ordinance prohibiting camping town: Salinas, Monterey County. without a permit. Chamber members heard Since January 2018, WE WON’T HAVE TO her decision at their September Sacramento County rangers have WATER THE LAWN lunch meeting. After stunned issued 1,834 citations for unlaw- moments, a standing ovation ful camping under the County TODAY. LIFE IS GOOD. saluted the hard-working exec- ordinance, and 224 citations for utive. “I dreaded having to unlawful camping under the City tell them I was leaving,” notes of Sacramento ordinance. Melody. “I saw the shock on The County is currently evalu- people’s faces and realized I had ating enforcement options under a history with them all. I felt I existing laws and regulations was going to cry.” and will provide information to Her decision was made with the Board on next steps. the support of family and her Sacramento County Rangers doctor, who prescribed surgery will continue to enforce ordi- for a back problem and a less- nances including but not limited to stressed future pace. “I’ve taken campfires, littering, dogs off leash, little time off in recent years.” possession of a shopping cart and PAGE 9 She explains. “I never minded environmental degradation. because I loved my job. But after “As soon as I found out about my surgery, I’ll give myself time the ruling, I suggested our board to recover and to settle into our meet to discuss its implications, SOMETIMES YOU new home in Salinas.” Most especially for my constituents JUST GOTTA LAUGH! of her family, including sib- who rightfully demand a clean lings and her daughter are now and safe Parkway,” said First District Supervisor Phil Serna, Monterey County residents. Carmichael Chamber of Commerce Directors joined CEO Linda Melody (center, with bouquet) at the September “My husband and I had talked business luncheon. Melody announced her departure after nine years at the organization helm. who represents the lower reach for years about moving there,” of the American River Parkway. Melody said. “My family and I administrative and financial she achieved more hours as community – with media celeb- “I have many questions, includ- are close. I will love to be with upheaval. The new employee the organization’s bottom line rities like Vlade Divac, Kitty ing why County Counsel advised them.” worked long hours to reassure improved. Among fundraisers O’Neal and Tina Macuha aid- that park rangers not enforce the Sacramento-raised Melody members of the organization’s that assisted this recovery, the ing the cause. Melody and her illegal camping ordinance with- began her role with the 70-year- value for businesses and for annual Person of the Year event reenergized directors also found out notifying or coordinating with old chamber during a time of community. Part-time at first, became a gala embraced by the Continued on page 3 board members,” he continued. H PAGE 11 Del Campo Junior Cougars: The Meaning of “Team” Parents Pulling Together to Teach Youngsters Hard Work, Teamwork, Community and Family Story and photo by Andrea Hatch
FAIR OAKS, CA (MPG) - Who are the Del Campo Junior Cougars (DCJC)? They are Scan our QR Code for a a team, a community, and a family. They direct link to our online edition! are a nonprofit supported by businesses throughout the community and have been around since 2006. The Del Campo Junior Cougars are made up of 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U teams for football and cheer and each team consists of approximately 160 football players and 40 cheerleaders. In PAID 2017 all four football teams made it to the PERMIT 350 PERMIT US POSTAGE Carmichael, CA playoffs and three of the four made it to PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED the championships. The 10U Del Campo Recently, Avante Washington, one of the DCJC players, was in a car accident that caused serious injuries. Several team members, the DCJC Change Service Requested cheer team took first place at the USA President, and other members of the DCJC family rallied around Avante physically and spiritually. cheer nationals, which is outstanding. contracts to ensure that the kids are taking sponsors to make each season successful. is present in this organization. DCJC has an executive board of six, their school seriously and representing There are several teams throughout the As you may have recently seen, this additional committee board of 10, 50 themselves in a respectful manner, on Sacramento area, but as you can see from team made a boy’s dream come true coaches, and the parent volunteers that and off of the field. The executive board the numbers of players in this organiza- by bringing him onto the field and hav- make the dream work for these kids. The does not just work during the season, tion, many people choose this team due to ing him score their touchdown. For that team enforces academic and behavioral they work year round to be sure there are the feeling of family and community that Continued on page 8
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She neering, and math) fields came together said that she’ll bring her students and to learn what the museum has to offer let them have the chance to see a piece their students and discover new ways to of history and what technology really integrate STEM learning in the class- is. She engaged in conversation with room. Refreshments and a sneak peek at Karen Jones, the museum’s develop- the museum’s new exhibit, “Our Solar ment director and Tom Jones, museum System: an interactive journey,” includ- director, about what technology holds in ing a teacher’s exhibit guide, were part store for the future. of the evening’s curriculum. Twin Rivers Unified School District The museum is located on McClellan teachers agreed that they would def- Air Force base where it began in initely bring their students, one of 1986 as McClellan Aviation Museum. several school districts the museum cur- Director Tom Jones, who has held the rently facilitates STEM, history, and art position since March, says that the learning opportunities with. San Juan museum is committed to STEM edu- Unified School District, UC Davis, cation for students of all ages and to Sacramento State University, American becoming the best on the West Coast. River College, University of the Pacific, As a Smithsonian Air and Space and charter schools are others. Museum affiliate, exhibits like the 2018 Director Jones said that the museum “Art of the Airport Tower” and 2017 From preschool to high school, teachers inside and outside of the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields came has a formal mentorship program “DaVinci Inventions” can be brought to together to learn what the museum has to offer their students and discover new ways to integrate STEM learning in the classroom. with the UC Davis Department of Sacramento. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. On the main floor, nestled exploration, were activities for children function or engineering with marbles. the many monitors that will accompany Sacramento State undergraduate history between airplanes, an SR71 jet pro- of all ages, and the teachers took full Others learned why the moon turns blue the exhibit. Each visitor was treated to students are conducting research on the pulsion engine, and a history of space advantage by seeing how parachutes and viewed photos of nebulae on one of a docent led tour of the museum and its museum’s airplanes and will create vid- grounds. eos that may be accessed with QR codes Upstairs, at the far end, tucked in a to enhance the static exhibits. At least hallway, teachers made their way to the one Sacramento State graduate stu- Flyers Flight Zone to experience simu- dent is working on his master’s thesis lated flying on one of the six high-end by building an upcoming exhibit about gaming machines. Museum volunteers, Bob Hoover who, among other things, led by Flyers Flight Zone Director was a revolutionary in aerobatic flying. Warren Searls, educated the educators Sacramento City College owns the Fed and allowed each some hands-on flight Ex jet parked in the outside exhibition time. area and uses it as its classroom. “There is a huge shortage of pilots Even the youngest students can ben- worldwide,” Searls said, adding that efit from STEM learning as Kimberly the Flight Zone is a way to interest fifth Dillon, preschool teacher at Discovery through twelfth grade students in flight Learning Center in Fair Oaks, said. She and perhaps becoming pilots. In 2017, has brought her students to the museum 10,000 students visited the Flight Zone, for several trips and said that they really and many from Title 1 schools received enjoy climbing the planes. Her guest scholarships for the flight simulations. that evening was her son, Anthony. He wants teachers to encourage students “Very cool for kids,” was the phrase to remain in school and consider taking most often heard from teachers. those STEM classes. For additional information, visit Miss Naomi Endsley, from www.aerospaceca.org. If you go: 3200 (L-R) Flight Zone Directors Joe Williams, Phil Jarvinen, Jerry Blalock, Phil Guemmer, and Warren Searls. The Aerospace Museum is Freedom Park Drive, McClellan, CA.H located on McClellan Air Force base where it began in 1986 as McClellan Aviation Museum. Orangevale’s Almondale Academy, Best Roofer in the Sacramento Area! Up to Trusted Since 1999 ROOF REPAIRS Discount $ OFF Up to 500 $ New Roof Order *Some restrictions apply. Expires 10/31/2018 *Some restrictions apply. Expires 10/31/2018 must mention at time of estimate. must mention150 at time of estimate.
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Since the enhancement Request will be submitted Business License FAQ page. eral business license fees fees. conditions from any branch provides a 100 percent fee after the adopted ordinance Source: SacCounty News H for Veterans. The approved “We’re adopting this ordi- of the United States military. amendment will provide eli- nance to honor and support our The Tax and License Collector gible Veterans a fee waiver of local veterans” said District 3 may require documentation 100 percent on general busi- Supervisor and Board Chair as proof of military service ness licensing fees. Susan Peters. “Veterans have and honorable discharge or As a way to recognize eli- made tremendous sacrifices release status to verify appli- gible veterans that operate for our country, and this is one cant eligibility. 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