College-Glen News

Volume 24, Issue 2 www.collegeglen.org April - June 2018 Special CGNA Board National Family Night Out Meeting to Address Friday, June 29th, 7:30pm at Thomas Jefferson/CMP Park Cannabis Grow Issues Come celebrate National Family Night Out and Freedom in America with In March, the CGNA Board hosted their regular Councilmember Eric Guerra, your friends, and neighbors. Due to the increasing monthly meeting in Room 1 at Thomas Jefferson/ popularity of this event it will again be at Thomas Jefferson/CMP School/Park, CMP School. The intent was to update the neighbors 2635 Chestnut Hill Drive. The program will include: Bowdian Court’s D.J. on the status of area marijuana grow facilities. - Charlie White with his traditional blend of contemporary American music; Tracey Schaal, of the Power Inn Alliance, spoke Cathy, the Bakery manager, and Marnette, Raley’s General manager, providing to the group providing an overview of the City of cookie decorating and Jay Alaei will share some of his pets from College Sacramento’s ordinances and the status of proposed Green Pet Center. Fire Station 60 Crew, Sacramento Police Department, and cannabis facilities in our area. The neighbors in Sacramento County Probation are planning to attend. There will also be face attendance had questions regarding how the city painting and balloon art. plans to ensure our area stays safe and clean. They This is a casual event; an opportunity to socialize with your neighbors and inquired about safety due to the fact that this industry our CGNA sponsors. The Association will provide complimentary refreshments cannot use banks, so many growers have large sums including the traditional “All American” hot dog and chips from 7:30pm to of cash on-site. There were also concerns regarding 8:15pm with dessert being served at 8:30pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to odor control and whether these businesses can truly visit with your neighbors, elected representatives and their staff members, the control the smell. Some neighbors noted that they Station 60 crew, members of the City Police Department, CGNA Board, and currently can smell marijuana in parts of the area. many of our CGNA Sponsors while taping your toes to the sounds of music. Additionally, they questioned whether the city Our traditional TNT Fireworks Show will begin at 9pm. During the show had the ability to regulate the industry and ensure the Association will display a broad sample of fireworks being sold by the strict compliance with the law. Schaal shared with College-Glen Little League at their TNT Fireworks Booth on La Riviera Drive the neighbors that the Alliance has been meeting in the parking lot of the Glenbrook Park Field. with each cannabis applicant and had formed a There is no charge to attend this neighborhood event, which is sponsored review committee to help better understand how by the College Glen Neighborhood Association, Council District 6, City of to integrate this new industry into the business Sacramento Neighborhood Services, and our local business sponsors. You may corridors of Folsom Boulevard, Power Inn Road, want to bring a drink cup, lawn chair and a blanket, as it does get cool in the and Watt Avenue. She stated that District 6 has over latter part of the evening. 100 applications for grow facilities, totaling over 2.8 million square feet. Alejandro from Councilmember Guerra’s office There’s More Inside... noted that the councilmember is working on placing a limit on the number of facilities in District 6. Both Bancroft Celebrates 50+ Years... page 2 Tracey and Alejandro were concerned about over- concentration, absence of adequate environmental Students Earn Biliteracy Awards ... page 3 reviews, inconsistent regulations, and no real enforcement plan. At the end of the meeting there College-Glen Little League to Expand... page 5 was reason to believe that there is a basis for concerns about the impact of the industry on both If You See Something Call, Important Phone Numbers... page 7 the business to the south and the residents to the north of Folsom Boulevard. We need to be vigilant Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash... pages 8-9 and make sure we stay on top of what is happening in our own backyard. This can best be done by Updates on Area Construction Projects ... pages 10-11 alerting the City by calling 311 or going online to sac311.org to report area issues. Greetings from Rosemont High School By Elizabeth Vigil, Principal Spring has been a season of accomplishment for Rosemont High School. Music Director Patrick Neff took Wind Ensemble students to the Golden Empire Music Festival competition at CSUS where they earned unanimous “Superior” ratings for the first in Rosemont’s history. Mr. Neff has also added jazz band to the already comprehensive music program (the only program in SCUSD that already includes a complete array of programs: Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, Orchestra, Band, and Marching Band.) Rosemont athletes continue to shine. Sophomore Danielle Garner earned a place at the state competition in . Seniors Allyson Stogner and Mason Pittaro-Henry earned full-ride scholarships. Allyson will play at Chico State, and Mason is headed to Glenville State College in West Virginia. Senior Katie Zhezherya was awarded the Dale Lacky CIF Scholarship, representing the entire Sierra Valley (TOC), the apex of the national circuit of high school debate. Reserved for only Conference as the outstanding scholar athlete. the top 72 teams in the country out of many thousands, the TOC is dominated Our Media Production students won at the SEVA by the wealthiest schools in the country. Jayden and Kaitlin were the only (Sacramento Education Video Awards) competition – policy debaters in the country who qualified for the tournament with their socio- taking the award for Best Instruction Video for grades economic background. Jayden and Kaitlin broke several records by qualifying, 9 – 12. including being the only time in history a first generation urban debate league The policy debate team of Jayden Watts and Kaitlin team has qualified. Jayden was also accepted to 31 colleges, earned 6 full-ride Raymond attended the Tournament of Champions scholarships, and received $1.1 million in combined scholarship money.

Celebrating Hubert H. Bancroft School Celebrating our 51st year, we are happy to note many great things happening on campus, as well as our 2nd graders who performed the state song and the bones of the body song at the May 3 SCUSD board meeting. Our PTA-run Beaver Dash broke records this year with amount of money raised for our school for field trips, teacher appreciation, assemblies, and more! The Habitat located near the corner of Belmar and Wissemann, is a constant work-in-progress which looks better every year! This year all is in full bloom and we are grateful to the garden angels, Joan, Kelly, Lorna, and Betty who turned our little corner into a slice of heaven. The students enjoy the smells, sights, and sounds of the natural habitat. As the year winds down, the staff is being trained in the new English/Language Arts curriculum for next year and all are excited to have that opportunity. We celebrated our fantastic volunteers on May 24th. As always, thank you to neighborhood folks who support the school.

Editorial Policy College-Glen News is a collaboration of articles from community leaders, College-Glen News is a quarterly publication of the CGNA Board of Directors, and citizens at large. The opinions in the articles College-Glen Neighborhood Association. do not necessarily reflect those of the board, unless stated so. If you Sharlyn Deglow-Solie, Editor wish to submit an article or have an editorial, please mail it to the listed address with your name, address and phone number. Editorials with this Contact us at: information will be addressed and/or considered for publication in next CGNA, P.O. Box 276474, Sacramento, CA 95827 quarter’s issue.

Page 2 www.collegeglen.org More than 1000 Sacramento County Students Earn Biliteracy Awards for 2018 By David W. Gordon, Sac. Co. Superintendent of Schools Northern is a very diverse region. Analysts tell us four of America’s most diverse cities are in California and Sacramento ranks 10th. That’s why it was so meaningful when we recently recognized local students for attaining a high level of proficiency in English and another language. On April 18, the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) officially recognized students who earned their State Seal of Biliteracy. To earn the Seal, students must demonstrate English competency by scoring proficient on an assessment and excel in high school English classes required for graduation. In addition, students must demonstrate competency in another language by taking four years of a world language or passing a language test such as the Advanced Placement exam. In addition to English, this year’s Seal of Biliteracy recipients in Sacramento County are proficient in 23 other languages. In the Sacramento City Unified School District, more than 150 students earned their Seals of Biliteracy. Many students earned Seals in multiple languages. Through their mastery of multiple languages, these students Being proficient in more than one language will provide them with are developing a different vision of life and the world. It is a skills that will help them succeed in a global economy, build self- different vision of our world that only language can provide. confidence, and help develop a stronger sense of community.

St. Francis Catholic High School New Summer Programs for SCUSD By Raquel Namba Students Although it only seems a few minutes since we began in By Superintendent Jorge Aguilar August, the end of the school year is now upon us and what We are excited to announce new summer programs for a year it has been! We would like to thank all of our faculty, Sacramento City Unified students! staff, and benefactors for their support and hard work in this In addition to our regular summer programming, this year the very successful year. A few highlights from our year follow. district will be launching a new FREE Expanded Learning Summer We held our first TroubieMUN event in April. The half- Program (ELSP). The ELSP will offer over 4,300 students with day conference allowed middle school students to practice grade level readiness, academic enrichment and credit recovery their debate and negotiation skills with other 7th and 8th courses. Parents/guardians of Sac City Unified students that have grade students. It was a great success! been automatically enrolled in the ELSP should have received We were honored when approached by The Kaiser notification letters at their school sites and through Infinite Campus Permanente Medical Group with an invitation to take part the week of April 30-May 4, 2018. Families can also check with the in a four-week high school summer medical internship front office of their school. program, the second of its kind in our multi-county region. Over 4,300 students from all schools and grade levels in the The opportunity to immerse our students in a practical career district will be automatically enrolled in an ELSP course. The experience and training meant that those aspiring to pursue a program will enroll incoming 1st, 3rd, 7th and 9th graders who are health profession in the future, could get a real-life chance to in need of additional academic support to get closer to grade level explore the possibilities now. Shadowing Kaiser Permanente readiness. There will also be enrichment courses for incoming 7th physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and staff in seven and 8th grade students who would benefit from summer coursework different locations across the greater Sacramento region was that will prepare them for advanced learning and specialty program a once in lifetime opportunity for eleven of our Troubadors! eligibility when they reach high school. Credit recovery courses will The St. Francis High School Athletics department will also be provided to high school students. induct its first Hall of Fame class this fall on Nov. 17, 2018. Expanded Learning Summer Program classes will run from We are looking for nominations of Troubadour alumnae, June 18 through July 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for elementary and coaches, teams and contributors. For more information or to middle school students and June 18 through July 19 from 8 a.m. to nominate, contact Steve Shaff at [email protected]. 2 p.m. for high school students (high school credit recovery courses will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.). To learn more visit: www.scusd.edu/ expanded-summer-learning.

April - June 2018 Page 3 Goodbye and Thank You Dharma Center Wildlife By K. E. Bender By Jackie Levy, Trustee Area 3, Sac County Board of Education Wild creatures stalk the grounds of the Sacramento It has been an honor to represent the residents of your wonderful Dharma Center (SDC) on Wissemann Drive. Perhaps neighborhood on the Sacramento County Board of Education for the past they are drawn to our spacious grounds—a least an acre 8 years. During that time I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know many of of lawn that someday will have meditation paths that you personally at neighborhood events. One of my favorites is the annual will wind amid flowering native plants. Maybe they are meeting at the fire station where hundreds of residents come to hear from lured by the quiet solitude of the “back forty,” far from their local officials and discuss issues that are important to you. I’ve always the noise of the street. Or they could be attracted by the been impressed at the large turnout on those chilly fall evenings! It is abundance of food—animal as well as vegetable. said that “all government is local” because that is where citizens have the Squirrels are the most common wild animal to be greatest voice. CGNA has set the bar high for active civic participation. seen at SDC. Feeding on the ground, they will usually I want to extend special thanks to Annette (and Sharlyn) Deglow and to scurry up a tree when approached-- although one squirrel all the volunteers who help make CGNA such an outstanding organization. is known to take up a position on a landscape boulder I always look forward to reading the quarterly newsletter with all the great near the College Greens neighborhood sign and chew on photos of the kids (and adults) engaged in school, sports and community pine cones while nonchalantly staring down interlopers. activities. I wish every child in American could grow up in such a supportive Wild turkeys sometimes come through in pairs, neighborhood. always watchful and on the move. When they reach Since I have decided not to seek a third term on the Board, this is my the back fence, a short flight is all it takes to get to the final column for the CGNA newsletter. Thank you again for your support, business park next door. ideas and encouragement over the years.

Sacramento Student-Athletes Earn 43 Winter Conference All-Academic Awards; 2018 Football Schedule Announced Sacramento State student-athletes in five winter sports have combined to receive 43 academic all-conference honors. The Hornets earned 33 Big Sky Conference all-academic awards in men’s and women’s , and men’s and women’s indoor track and field. In addition, 10 gymnasts were named to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation all-academic squad. The 43 honors claimed by members of the five winter teams bring Sacramento State’s total all-academic honors to 88 during the 2017-18 academic year. Hornet student-athletes earned 45 all-academic awards in the fall encompassing six sports. By far the wildest animals at SDC are feral cats, The women’s indoor track and field team led the way during strays that exist outside the bounds of domesticity. To the winter with 14 honorees while the men’s indoor team had survive they must be skittish and quick. Their eyes and 12. Gymnastics accounted for 10 all-academic selections while ears are always attuned to the approach of an outsider women’s basketball had four, and men’s basketball had three. and they won’t linger long to have their pictures taken. In April, Sacramento State announced their 2018 football schedule. Many an SDC squirrel and bird have discovered how Coming off an exciting 7-4 season in 2017, the 2018 schedule includes five stealthily and speedily these cats can move. home games and a matchup at San Diego State. Sacramento State will play If you would like to discover more about Sacramento Big Sky Conference teams in its final nine games of the year and will close Dharma Center, please go to sacdharma.org. the regular season on November 17 with the 65th Causeway Classic at UC Davis. Game times for the 2018 season will be announced at a later date. Stay in Touch with Season ticket packages start at $50 and Hornet Stadium is always a family friendly environment. The College-Glen Saturday September 1 home vs St. Francis (Illinois) Neighborhood Association! Saturday September 8 away at San Diego State Saturday September 15 away at Northern Colorado Check out the CGNA Web Site! Saturday September 22 away at Montana • Read a full color version of the Saturday October 6 home vs Cal Poly neighborhood newsletter Saturday October 13 away at Southern Utah • Learn more about our sponsors Saturday October 20 home vs North Dakota Saturday October 27 home vs Portland State • Find out dates for upcoming events Saturday November 3 away at Weber State Saturday November 10 home vs Northern Arizona www.collegeglen.org Saturday November 17 away at UC Davis (Causeway Classic)

Page 4 www.collegeglen.org College Glen Little League to expand after 44 years The league received its charter in 1974 as part of the American River Little League. The following year the College Glen league was formed. Since then this all-volunteer league has had a significant presence in the neighborhood. As tradition goes, the season starts with a parade from the Raley’s parking lot traveling down Occidental Drive led by Fire Station 60, a police car and team floats. Then the families, coaches, and players assemble at the field where the players are individually introduced and greeted by the league president. Following the introduction of the players and their coaches it is time for the National Anthem, the first pitch, and the start of the games. The league has been growing and they have asked for and received from the City more park area for an additional playing field. The league has begun a brick fund raising program to help cover the development cost for the new field. Families of current and former players as well as community members are welcome to participate in the building of this field. Bricks come in two sizes: 4x8 for $100 or 8x8 for $250. The facility has always been a pride of the community; The neighborhoods and the league welcome any assistance you would like to offer to this expansion. For more information and specific schedule or about the brick program visit www.collegeglenlittleleague.com.

April - June 2018 Page 5 SMUD Helps Grateful Puerto Ricans Recover Working for You in the State Senate from Hurricane Maria From the Desk of Senator Dr. Richard Pan By Gregg Fishman, SMUD Ward 3 Director It’s been a busy and exciting start to the 2018 legislative session. The legislature reconvened in January and I’m Late last year, about four months after Hurricane Maria devastated proud to report we’ve been addressing some of the most Puerto Rico, hundreds of thousands of people there were still without pressing issues facing our region and our state. electricity. That’s when Sacramento’s community-owned utility reached I am authoring a number of bills this year that will across the continent and the Caribbean to extend a helping hand. help make our communities healthier and safer. Included SMUD sent four six-man crews, two supervisors, a vehicle mechanic, in our bill package are measures to protect the integrity support staff, 15 trucks and other equipment to the Carolina region of death investigations against real or perceived conflict of the U.S. territory. The SMUD contingent spent 60 days rebuilding of interest, help the state reduce work-related greenhouse the electrical infrastructure necessary to restore power to 2,000 Puerto gas emissions, address the mental health needs of college Ricans. students on campus and give dentists more options for When communities are overwhelmed by natural disasters such as halting tooth decay in patients. wildfires and winter storms, it’s not unusual for SMUD and other utilities This has also been a particularly busy few months to provide mutual assistance. For example, SMUD crews assisted PG&E because I have been asked by Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins to in the wake of last summer’s wine country fires. But traveling 3,500 chair two additional committees. In addition to the Senate miles to assist in a two-month restoration effort represented a first for Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee on Health and SMUD. Human Services, the Committee on Public Employment The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority sent the initial request for and Retirement and the Senate Select Committees I already mutual aid to the American Public Power Association and the Edison chair, I now also chair the Labor and Industrial Relations Electric Institute. SMUD determined beforehand that the effort would Committee and the Senate Select Committees on the 2020 not compromise service to its own customers. The labor and material Census. costs of SMUD’s assistance effort will be reimbursed by the Federal As the legislative process moves forward, my neighbors Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. in the College Greens and Glenbrook neighborhoods are For the SMUD workers on the ground in Puerto Rico, the real always in my thoughts and I hope to hear from you! As repayment came from the gratitude expressed by the storm-battered always, please feel free to share your priorities with me. locals. You can reach my office by phone at (916) 262-2904 or “God bless all of you in a huge way,” one resident wrote SMUD in a by email at [email protected]. letter. “Puerto Rico needed you and you were there. Now, thanks to you, I can see the light.” Is the American River Safe for New Sacramento Transportation Drinking? Developments By Rachelanne Rae Van der Werf, MS I hear many people talking about the high levels of From the Desk of Assemblymember Kevin McCarty E-Coli that is currently in the American River. What does I supported last year’s state transportation funding bill, also referred that mean for those of us who get our water from it? We to as SB 1, as a longtime advocate for modernizing the Capitol region’s should follow all safety recommendations when it comes transportation infrastructure. Sacramento is already seeing SB 1 funds to and using the river itself and ensure that your put into action through multiple, multimillion dollar awards that will pets do not drink from the river. However, it does not have directly invest in a more robust transportation infrastructure. any effect on our drinking water. Sacramento Regional Transit was awarded $84M to fund badly The City and County of Sacramento procures water from needed new trains, which will improve service system wide. Nearly many surface and ground water sources, and must treat for $600M was awarded to Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin lines, multiple kinds of bacteria. The treatment process removes which will improve service and increase the number of trains during bacteria even when the river has a higher than normal peak travel times. The awarding of SB 1 funds will also aid multiple level. There are many ways to disinfect water, some of the projects to increase ridership from the Sacramento Region to the Bay most common ways include: chlorination, ultraviolet light, Area and San Joaquin Valley. and ozone. The water is also tested regularly to ensure that Additionally, $125 million of SB 1 funding will help bring congestion is safe to drink. If you ever want to know about your water relief for east Sacramento County commuters traveling downtown by quality, call your provider, or go Drinking Water Watch extending the Highway 50 high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes all the California (https://sdwis.waterboards.ca.gov/PDWW/) way into downtown and creating a limited-stop express light rail service during peak commute hours. Our most important responsibility is to invest in the future. I’m proud of the generational investments we are making in our regional transportation network to increase connectivity between Sacramento and our neighboring cities, create jobs, and strengthen our economy. Connect with me @AsmKevinMcCarty!

Page 6 www.collegeglen.org Help Prevent Smoggy Air: Spare The Air District 6 Update Season is Here From the Desk of Councilman Eric Guerra By Lori Kobza, Sac Metro Air District In anticipation of upcoming seasonal events and 4th July, our office has been working diligently with the Sacramento Police, Fire Temperatures are heating up and with that comes the potential and Code Enforcement departments to develop a comprehensive for smog, known as ground-level ozone. The Sacramento fireworks mitigation plan for the fireworks season. A 6-week regional region’s annual Spare The Air season began Tuesday, May 1. illegal fireworks abatement team will be created with two primary Residents are urged to pay attention to the daily air quality responsibilities; mitigate the sale and possession of illegal fireworks forecast and be ready to drive less when a Spare The Air alert is and respond and investigate high-priority firework incidents on the issued due to high ozone pollution levels. nights of July 2nd - 4th. A robust media campaign will ensure we Residents can see the daily Air Quality Index (AQI) by educate residents and convey a strong message of our commitment downloading the free Sacramento Region Air Quality app or to reduce illegal firework use. visiting www.SpareTheAir.com. The app is available in all With this in mind, I am proud to co-sponsor and work with three app stores. Users get the daily air quality forecast, current CGNA on the upcoming National Night Out 2018 and enjoy an air pollution readings for Sacramento, Placer, Yolo-Solano and evening with safe and sane fireworks. El Dorado counties, as well as Spare The Air alerts and wildfire Our office recognizes illegal dumping in our community and smoke advisories. business corridors is an issue, and we are taking positive steps to Air pollution can cause respiratory irritation or breathing address the source of the problem. As a former Chair of the Solid difficulties during exercise or outdoor activities. Some people Waste Authority (SWA), I have advocated to increase revenue and a are more vulnerable to health impacts, including children; older comprehensive analysis to enhance the City’s and County’s illegal adults and the elderly; pregnant women; and people with heart dumping efforts. In November 2017, the SWA board passed a or lung disease. mid-year budget adjustment, including an illegal dumping analysis Here are tips to reduce air pollution this summer: to define long-term illegal dumping mitigation strategies. An • Drive less additional $345k has been dedicated to bolster the city’s illegal • Take public transit, carpool, walk or ride a bike dumping efforts, which will fund purchase of cameras to assist with • Avoid using gas-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers enforcement in problem areas, hire additional code staff positions, and other garden equipment and facilitate neighborhood cleanup events to reduce the incidents • Don’t idle – turn off your engine when parked of illegal dumping. • Bring your lunch to work As always, feel free to contact our office for any questions or Visit www.SpareTheAir.com, follow Spare The Air on concerns you have about your neighborhood or Sacramento. Our Twitter at Twitter.com/AQMD, or like Scooter, the Spare The staff is here to assist you and we look forward to a summer full Air mascot, at Facebook.com/ScooterTheSpareTheAirDog. of activities and events! Don’t forget join us at the upcoming For more information, call the Sac Metro Air District at 916- Glenbrook Park Food Trucks event on June 20th and the College 874-4800. Greens movie night at Oki Park on September 14th. CGNA Updates Window Sticker - If You See Something, Call The CGNA window sticker has been updated to include phone numbers for the Mayor and Council District 6. The Association is concerned by the accumulation of trash in and about our neighborhoods as well as unlicensed vehicles and overnight campers parked in our neighborhoods for weeks at a time. The City can respond only when they are contacted and alerted to a problem. We as community members need to work with the police, code enforcement, and our elected representative’s offices to clean-up our streets and neighborhoods. If you see trash call or e-mail the office of the Mayor, Council District 6, 311, or Luis Montes the City’s problem solver. Set your computers up with their contact information and send a photo with the problem address. If we want a clean, safe community, we all need to participate in the effort and collectively work to keep Luis, the Mayor, and the Councilmember aware of issues within our neighborhoods. Do not wait for someone else to call it in. If you see trash or unwanted and abandoned items in our community, e-mail a photo and call City Hall and ask to have the area cleared and cleaned. If the area is not cleared within 24 hours, e-mail and call again until the area is clean. We must work with the City if we want to have a clean and safe community.

Mayor’s Office [email protected] (916) 808-5300 Guerra’s Office [email protected] (916) 808-7006 Koy Saeteurn, D-6 Staff [email protected] (916) 808-7006 Alejandero Caprera, D-6 [email protected] (916) 808-7006 Staff Luis Montes [email protected] (916) 808-7182 City Web site www.sac311.org 311 City e-mail: [email protected] 311

April - June 2018 Page 7 25th Annual Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash The sun was shining as thousands of dog supporters gathered with their canine best friends for a mid-morning walk in William Land Park all to help other animals find a best friend and forever home. In 2013, the popularity of this event transformed the annual SPCA Doggie Dash from a run in the park to a brisk 2K or 5k walk followed by the “Bark in the Park” festival. In 2016, because of high temperature issues in previous years, the event was moved from June to April. Both adjustments have been well received and resulted in increased participation. The Doggy Dash is a major source of funding for the animals sheltered at the Sacramento SPCA. Proceeds from this year’s event will help provide care for thousands of homeless animals during the coming year as well as providing behavior and training programs, humane pet education for local youth, and affordable spay/neuter clinics for senior pet owners. If you have yet to participate in this Sacramento event you may want to add this K-9 activity to your calendar for next year. The event supports a great cause and is lots of fun. Visit the SPCA website at sspcadoggydash.org for program information and animals in need!

Page 8 www.collegeglen.org April - June 2018 Page 9 Updates: Area Construction New, in Progress, and Operational Ramona Avenue Extension After years of planning, promises, and delays the Ramona Avenue extension will go from a paper dream to a reality. The groundbreaking ceremonies were finally held on April 5, 2018, had several delays. Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Assemblymember Kevin McCarty came out to help current Councilmembers Eric Guerra, Jeff Harris, and Steve Hansen officially kick off the construction of this long-awaited road extension from its current obscure end point at Brighton Way to its soon to be new and highly visible crossing with a pedestrian signal at Folsom Boulevard. It is anticipated that this new connection will provide safe and redevelopment consistent with the City’s Master Plan and offer an alternative travel easy accessibility to the Sacramento State path around the Power Inn Road/Howe Avenue and Folsom Boulevard intersection. campus from the south and improve mobility The project will include a roundabout at the Brighton Avenue intersection, an at-grade for pedestrians and bicyclists in the region. At crossing with the existing Placerville Industrial Lead Spur track, and a retaining wall the same time, it will encourage mixed-use for the existing Highway 50 embankment. Ramona Avenue Sculpture The Sacramento State Sculpture Class has been commissioned to create a sculpture for the new Ramona Avenue roundabout. The Power Inn Alliance Board reviewed each submission and selected a winning project by majority vote. Creation and installation will commence this summer. We will share the winning sculpture in the next edition of the College-Glen News! A lighted sphere of energy illuminates an “expansion” toward a new community connecting multiple colored abstracted hands of diversity representing the Power Inn Alliance principles of Advocacy, Community, Safety, Transportation, Economy. An energetic and metamorphic Stegosaurus sculpture that transforms, Crystals grow from weaves and emerges with images, vines a grounded space and poppies emanating from within. surrounded by granite, slate and steel amongst an area full of movement that include expansion, industrialism, metamorphosis, and pathways to new horizons.

Page 10 www.collegeglen.org The Crossings Student Housing and Innovation Center is Taking Shape The new 225-unit, student housing community The Crossings, visible from Highway 50, will provide 750 beds to serve the students of California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). AMCAL General Contractors, Inc. is overseeing construction of the 9.05-acre student housing community that will be built to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver standards and will feature energy-efficient elements such as Energy Star appliances. The community will include 334,250 square feet of student housing within three five-story wood-framed, elevator-equipped buildings; a 14,800-square-foot clubhouse with outdoor basketball court; a resort-style swimming pool; and the Center for Innovation. Students at The Crossings will live in residential suites with a full-sized kitchen, living area and one to four bedrooms. Each student will have his or her own private bedroom and bathroom individually keyed for privacy and security. All student residences will be fully furnished and feature hi-speed Wi-Fi for internet connectivity.

California State University Student Parking Structure Sacramento State’s Parking Structure 5 (PS 5) is on track to open in early May. However, the first day vehicles will be allowed to enter hinges on the state fire marshal’s final inspection. Sac State broke ground in June 2017 on the $42 million, six-story parking structure with spaces for 1,750 vehicles. It is constructed of 1,274 concrete components, resembling enormous Lego pieces, cast at Clark Pacific’s plant in Woodland and trucked to the campus at night. In addition, the structure has an automated vehicle count system and photovoltaic panels. Adjacent to the parking structure is the two story Welcome Center which houses the University Transportation and Parking Services Office and provides a staging area for campus tours. Late-winter rains caused some construction delays. The project hopes to be back on track by the end of the spring semester.

Hampton Inn and Suites at Sacramento State- Open for Guests Sacramento’s newest hotel located on the site of the former lumberyard between the 65th Street off ramp, Light Rail, and Highway 50 is now being recognized as the Gateway to Sacramento State. The four story, 117 room Hampton Inn & Suites is the first of two hotels planned for the 5.7-acre property. It is adjacent to Sacramento Regional Transit’s University Station, which provides light rail service to downtown Sacramento, shuttle service to Sacramento State, and has access to Megabus with daily service to and from San Francisco. The hotel also has an on-site conference room for small meetings, interviews, or trainings. The second hotel, as well as a retail building, will be built on the adjacent site when the market is ready.

April - June 2018 Page 11 Council District 6 Breakfast Meeting for Neighborhood Leadership Councilmember Guerra hosted an early morning breakfast for neighborhood leaders at the Power Inn Alliance’s office on Folsom Boulevard. The intent of the meeting was to bring all of the Council District 6 Neighborhood Associations together to discuss some common issues and to review various city services that are available to assist with area concerns. At the top of the list was cannabis. The discussion included how the city intends to regulate and enforce the limitations on the various aspects of the industry. The discussion also included how to report an illegal grow facility in your neighborhood and how to deal with the aftermath that is frequently the unintended consequence of the raid in your neighborhood. The next item was illegal dumping. Regulation, clean- up and reporting are key to preventing illegal dumping. However, the reality is that effectiveness is limited and at best temporary. Last on the list was homelessness with similar the best and possibly only way to respond to issues within the community concerns, needs and results. The meeting closed with updates is report them by calling 311 or using the online reporting at sac311.org. from Sacramento Police Department Captain Husted and Both Captain Husted and Lieutenant Monk assured everyone that the Lieutenant Monk summing up area issues. They restated that Police Impact Team will follow-up.

Caring For Elderly Parents By Moria Little, State Farm Caring for elderly parents can be a big change and a • Replace glass shower doors with curtains. challenge. One way to help ease the transition is to make • Put shower seats in the bathtub or shower as well as non-slip physical alterations. The alterations you make to your home will mats or tape. depend on things like mobility, vision, and cognitive ability. • Make sure there’s a night-light in place and a well-lit path to the Get a sense of your parent’s abilities and needs: How steady bedroom. are they when moving around, navigating stairs or using the • Install special rails, raised toilet seats and bars to aid with getting bathroom? Do they have trouble seeing and finding things? up and down. Can they open doors, turn on faucets, and reaching shelves and • Install bed rails and/or grab bars. cupboards? Talk to their physician or other caregivers. Learn • Set up an intercom system, perhaps using a baby monitor. more about their specific health issues such as mobility, vision, • Have smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors near the hearing, and cognition. If your parent suffers from some degree bedroom and a special firefighter alert sticker for the bedroom of dementia or cognitive impairment, you may need to take window. extra steps to make your home safe and comforting. • No space heaters! Around the house: • Consider installing a motorized stair lift chair to an upper floor. • Are doorways wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs/ • Install handrails on stairs and make sure they’re strong enough. walkers? • Have two-way light switches at the top and bottom of stairways. • Use high-wattage bulbs and replace fluorescents with • Put down special bright-contrast tape at the edge of each step. incandescent lighting • Fix uneven, cracked, or damaged outdoor walkways. • Replace round doorknobs with lever handles • Install wheelchair ramps. • Remove or cover floor surfaces that could become • Make sure entrance ways, locks, and doorbells are well lit at slippery or cause tripping night. • Move power cords out of the way and tape them down to Lastly, go over your budget to see what modifications are avoid tripping. financially realistic. Research what Medicare will cover and check for • Put light switches, cabinets, drawers, and appliances at a grants or loans available for home adaptation. No matter how many comfortable level physical modifications you make, caring for elderly parents in your • Get clocks, phones, thermostats, and appliances with home can be an emotional strain on both you and them. You both are larger, brighter displays. sacrificing some of your independence and privacy; they may also be • Lower your water heater temperature or install scald- worried about being a burden, while you might fear you don’t have the proof faucets. knowledge or experience to properly care for them. • Replace fixed shower heads with flexible, hand-held heads.

April - June 2018 Page 12 Councilmember Guerra and the CGNA/Foundation invite you to Movie in the Park featuring Peter Rabbit Friday, September 14 - 7pm, Movie begins at dark Oki Park Soccer Field, 2715 Wissemann Drive Grab a blanket and lawn chairs and join us for this family event under the stars!

CGNA Newsletter Distributors 2018 CGNA Board of Directors Gary & Judy Agid; Ron & Mary Alvarado; Sue & Randy Annette & John Deglow 383-6621 Brown; Susan Buscombe; Michelle, Carley & Caylin Chang; Jeanne Chasko; Manohar Chauhan; Deb Loper & Craig; Woody & Marlene Hansen 383-3427 Clifton Heather Conway; Markus & Jean Dascher; Jason, Sharon & Kevin Irvine 387-1404 Stacy, Ryan & Johnathan Deglow; Annette & John Deglow; Michelle & Won Chang 383-2438 Ron Derobertis; Lori & Bill Fackenthall; Chuck & Nancy Fasula; Anita & Elio Freitas; Dina, Genna & Rossi Garbero; Heidi & Steve O’Connor 709-8452 Lori, Peter & Mikeila Ghelfi; Linda & Dale Gredvig; Woody Deb Loper & Craig Clifton 416-1205 & Marlene Hansen, Tom & Sheila Holcomb; Dinnie & Dick Holloway; Esther Huston; Sharon Kevin & Macolin Irvine; Anne & Roy Puthuff 796-6392 Zak & Misty Kanouse/Batista, Chris & Kim Link; Cleo & Penny & Gordon Fergusson 802-9902 Garrett Ner; Heidi & Steve O’Connor; Betty Regallo; Doug Chuck & Nancy Fasula 215-2385 Reynolds; Christine Roybal; Jack & Lorna Sanders; Anna Tenderella; Michael & Keri Thrall; Stacy Turner; Rachelanne Sharlyn & Steve Solie 383-6621 Van der Werf; Terry & Jerry West; Jenny & Steve Wirtz; Linda Wood 802-8042 Brandon & Caleb Wong; and Bob & Pam Woodbury. Thank you! Donna Lyall 383-5611 Shannon Raney (209) 596-9724 Nancy Schuller 606-5711 Welcome New Sponsors Carl Kelley 383-6621 The Association welcomes three new sponsors: Ray Christine Roybal 470-7060 Schwartz, a design consultant with Geremia Pools & Mark Ravera 601-2254 Landscaping, located on 7901 14th Avenue; Steve Chamberlain of Chamberlain Real Estate Inc. located at 301 University Ave Linda Boyles 835-2573 Suite 100 and College Greens residents Sue and Bruce Robbins James Lewis 383-0117 owner and operators of the Mai Thai Authentic Thai Cuisine restaurant located at 9679 Folsom Boulevard. Stacy Turner 606-5798

April - June 2018 Page 13 Sacramento City Unified School District Elementary School Programs Toddler & Pre-School Holding deposits are now being accepted for the Fall 2018 pre-school and toddler programs. Registration for the Fall 2018 is on site at McClaskey/Jefferson Branch at 2635 Chestnut Hill Drive in room 2. During the summer, deposits for the Fall 2018 programs may be made at the McClaskey Adult Center at 5241 J Street. The toddler class for 2 and 3-year-olds meets on Friday morning from 8:30am to 11:15am. Parent participation is required. The four-day a week morning pre-school class meets Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 11:15am. The afternoon pre- school class meets daily, Monday through Friday from 12:00pm to 2:45pm. Both pre-school classes are held at the McClaskey/Jefferson Branch at 2635 Chestnut Hill Drive in room 2. Both require one day weekly of parent participation. For more information about these programs contact the instructor, Paula Lynch, at 247-3335 or 382- 5963 and the McClaskey Principal, Susan Gilmore, at 277- 6625. Bancroft Early Kinder Bancroft Kindergarten Pre-registration for the Bancroft Early Kinder program The District’s pre-registration for On Site and Open Enrollment for began in May and the list now exceeds the available 24 the Bancroft Kindergarten program has ended. Parents must now register seats. This means that there will be a lottery for the 24 seats. their child in their neighborhood school. Parents that have not registered Your child is still eligible for this program if he or she turns their child are advised to register as soon as possible, as space is limited. five years old on or between September 2 and December 2, Once a class becomes over-enrolled, or more than 24 students, unless there 2018. However, anyone registering after the lottery on May are sufficient students for an additional class, your child may get assigned 1, 2018 will be placed at the end of the waiting list based on to another, nearby school. The Bancroft Kindergarten program offers all time of registration. For more information and to register the traditional learning opportunities for reading, writing, and math skills, for this program, call Bancroft School at 395-4595. During along with additional subjects. Students are taught in whole group and the summer months and for additional program information small group settings. This approach gives each student the opportunity and registration contact the program District Coordinator to develop individual and group skills. Computer skills are essential for John Conway at 643-9280. The District Enrollment Center academic success. Every student is taught how to use a computer and is located in the Serna Center at 5735 47th Avenue. For encouraged to be as comfortable with a keyboard and mouse as they are general program information and summer registration call with a pencil and paper. If your child is ready for kindergarten, this is the 643-2400 or go online at www.scusd.edu. place to be. Space is limited, and the seats are filled on a first-come, first- served basis.

April - June 2018 Page 14 McClaskey Adult Center Offers Spring 2018 Classes at Jefferson Branch Free Friday Watercolor Mini-Workshops with Woody Hansen 9-11 am Fresh air and hands on activities are a part of a healthier mind and body. Woody welcomes all level of students, including observers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced. Woody does ask that an adult accompany students under the age of 18. There is no registration fee; just show up at the right time. Woody asks that you check with him via e-mail by 6 pm Thursday regarding the availability of the river access. In the meantime, Woody continues to offer in home watercolor classes. For information on the start date for Free Friday Watercolor Mini-Workshops and Woody’s in-home watercolor classes you may e-mail Woody at [email protected].

Beginning - Advanced Uechi - Ryu Karate Monday & Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Come learn Traditional Uechi-Ryu Karate from Attorney Robert “Robb” Van Der Volgen Jr. and CSUS Professor Joan Neide, Ed.D. Both instructors are eighth degree black belts with Master teaching licenses. Robb and Joan follow the Uechi karate tradition of blending beginners with advanced students. Beginners will be taught San Chin, basic stretching, supplemental techniques, breathing, focus, and dojo etiquette. $20/Month Donation - Must be 18 yrs. or older. For information and registration call Robb at 801-9735 or e-mail vandervolgenjr@ yahoo.com Youth Traditional Uechi - Ryu Karate Wed/Fri, 6:30 – 7:30 pm This class is designed for youth and strives to provide the same class experience one would have on Okinawa (absent the heat, humidity and typhoons). The youth class is being led by Henry Carino and Som Sivongxay. Both are 5th degree black belts and both have their own children in the class. Henry recently returned to the area after spending over 7 years in Japan, with most of that time being spent on Okinawa. Both Henry and Som have trained with senior instructors and karate masters in Okinawa, and their practice of karate has been recognized as exceptional. Those interested in joining a class are encouraged to drop by for a visit or call College Glen resident and instructor for the adult Karate class: Robb Van Der Volgen at 801-9735 for more information.

Music & Movement for Toddlers & Pre-Schoolers with Lisa Phenix, Thursdays at 9:15 am Stimulate your child’s development on every level; promote self- esteem, increase coordination, nurture your child’s self-expression, and bring out the song in your child, with Lisa Phenix and her music and movement class. With egg shakers, bells, and drums in hand your child becomes part of the back-up band as we explore nature, gravity, and the seasons. This parent/grandparent participation class is scheduled for Thursdays at 9:15 am. The cost for five sessions for $25. For information and start date contact Lisa at [email protected] or 719-6106.

Zumba Fitness and Dance with Jessica Tuesdays and Saturdays Come shake off calories and tone your muscles no matter your fitness or dance level! World of Dance for Kids! Tuesdays 3-4:00 pm Zumba Fitness Tuesdays 6-7 pm & Saturdays 10-11 am First class FREE! $20/4 with class card. For more information contact Jessica at Jessica.chasko@gmail. com or text at 524-6457 or visit the website at jessicachasko.weebly. com

April - June 2018 Page 15 CGNA THANKS OUR College-Glen Neighborhood Association Business Sponsors AMCAL Student Housing, Patrick Shanahan: (818) 760-0694 Lyon Real Estate, Julie Reardon: 799-0246 All About Floors, Gary Regallo: 387-8632 Mai Thai, Sue & Bruce Robbins: 382-4693 Answer Home Loans, Matt Gougé: 529-7600 Markenbill Automotive, Mark Godfrey: 739-8018 Apogacar Realty, Angela Pogacar: 718-2330 McDonald’s Folsom Blvd., Alan & Bob: 362-1951 Atlas Disposal, Dave Sikich: 455-2800 Music Mama, Lisa Phenix: 719-6106 Bee Services, Alex Young: 541-0833 Napa Auto & Truck Parts, Randy Foster: 452- 9793 Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, Doug Reynolds: 494-8441 Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals, Tom Butts: 388-9850 Brothers Plumbing, John/Tim Johnston: 381-3838 Park-N-Gas, Mann Park: 383-5952 Burnett & Sons Millwork, Jim Miller: 442-0493 Pepsi-Cola Company: 423-1000 CK’s Donuts, Kay & Jaime: 381-3818 Pomer Associates, Bruce Pomer: 835-5182 California State University, Sacramento: 278-6011 Power Inn Alliance, Tracey Schaal: 453-8888 California Student Housing, Frank Pogacar: 209-533-3039 Praxair: 452-1234 Cascade Rock, Bruce Johnson: 383-1300 Pyro Spectaculars, Michael Knezovich: 640-0173 Century 21 Select, Jay Alaei: 308-0967 Quick Quack Car Wash, Travis/Lisa: 971-3274 Chamberlain Real Estate Inc., Steve: 563-3006 Raley’s, Marnette Dicero: 383-6622 City of Sac- Neighborhood Svc /Park & Rec: 311 Recycling Industries, David Kuhnen: 452-3961 Coldwell Banker, Dave Bristol: 798-4827 Red Dog Shred, Stephen Stratman: 333-0590 Coldwell Banker, Sue Brown: 386-6016 Republic Services, Tony Cincotta: 438-5072 Coldwell Banker, Nicole Donlevy: 973-4594 Results The 24 Hour Gym: Peter: 383-0123 Coldwell Banker, Mike Ownbey: 616-1607 Riso Office Products, Robert Norville: 638-7476 College Glen Little League, Jake Logsdon: 549-9299 Roma Pizzeria #2, Maria Guerrera: 383-9264 College Greens Pet Center, Jay Alaei: 387-7387 SCUSD Area 2, Ellen Cochrane: 457-2725 College Greens Subway, Dev Purewal: 386-2787 SCUSD Area 3, Christina Pritchett: 716-8546 Council District 6, Eric Guerra: 808-7006 SMUD, Gregg Fishman: 1-888-742-7683 The Depot Park, Dick Fischer: 381-8200 Sae Jong Teriyaki, Young Cho: 386-8955 Dunnigan Realtors, Linda Wood: 802-8042 Sacramento Area Fire Fighters Local 522, Gabriela: 739-8522 E-Z Living Cleaning, Kristy Skondras: 381-5490 Sac. Co. Kiefer Probation Center, Carol Paris: 875-0206 Endless Possibili•Tees, Edmond: 388-9344 Sacramento Dharma Center, Linda Dekker: 386-9844 Express Stop, Mike Mashal: 387-1142 Save the American River Assoc., Steve Green: 967-7265 Fire Station 60, Mike, David & Hooman: 383-7458 Separovich/Domich, Dain/Sally: 736-6979 Florin Perkins Public Disposal Site, Abel Pereira, 443-5120 Smoke-Busters UV Deodorizing, Joe Chasko: 880-5335 Folsom Blvd. Self Storage, Alex Arbios 381-1950 State Farm Insurance, Darryl Fong: 388-1900 Folsom Mobil, Riaz Mohommed: 781-7861 State Farm Insurance, Moira Little: 854-5985 Garcia Realty, Eva Garcia: 452-7535 Stonebridge Properties LLC, Randy Sater: 484-3257 Geremia Pools, Ray Schwartz: 524-8928 Supervisor District 3, Susan Peters: 874-5471 Gold Country Home Loans, Mike Arnold: 284-2588 TNT Fireworks, Cathy/Sally: 387-2626 Granite Regional Park Partners, Sally: 736-9000 Tops Pen Co., Hanson Wong: 383-8633 Holloway Land Co., Brian Holloway: 731- 4435 Uechi - Ryu Karate, Robb: 383-4754 Jackson Property, Bernardo Hubbard:300-3029 Valley Community Church, Kevin Newton: 383-0775 JK Food, Liquor and Wine, Sunny/Billy: 381-6500 Walker Donant & Company, Tim Lien: 737-8640 J. K. Groves Real Estate, Stephen Grimes: 837-8381 Waste Management, Jay Ramos: 737-4863 Kale’s Pool Service, Kale Harris: 529-5549 York Orthodontics, Timothy York, DDS, MS: 363-3133 K-B Motors, Tim Trojan: 383-1955 Zuprinco Printing, Brian: 383-5757 as of May 30 , 2018 Keller Williams Realty, Linda Ripke: 224-5167 All 916 area code unless otherwise noted. L&D Landfill, Michael Lien: 737-8640 La-Bou/World of Good Taste, Trong Nguyen: 386-1515 La Cabana, Alan & Salvador Ranirez: 381-5518 The College-Glen News is printed at Lawnman, Burnie Lenau: 739-1420 Zuprinco Printing, Sacramento, 383-5757 Leatherby’s Family Creamery: 920-8382 Lifetime Solutions/Senior Services, Dan Bartlett: 343-2378 Page 16 www.collegeglen.org