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Volume 4 Issue 5 Serving Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Orangevale & Gold River First Edition for March 2009 “Tea Party” Invites Everyone Singer/Songwriter Luke Bryan to Perform in Orangevale Orangevale - Georgia native Luke Bryan will be performing at The Boardwalk in Orangevale on March 20, 2009. Luke will perform at 10:30pm. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of show and may be purchased at tickets.com. Even before Capitol Records Nashville released his debut single, “All My Friends Say,” to radio in early 2007, Bryan was already earning significant media attention, including being named one of Billboard magazine’s new faces to watch in 2007. He was the only country music performer selected for the honor. Bryan was also included in Country Weekly’s “Who’s Hot in 2007” feature and the single was chosen as an iTunes “Discovery Download” The Sacramento Tea Party holds first event at the Capital - Photo by Amanda Morello of the week. He made his debut Sacramento – On Friday, disgusted by the open corruption “Americans of all political on the world famous Grand Ole February 27th at noon at the of politicians in Washington, D.C. affiliations are getting tired of Opry early last year which Luke California State Capitol, almost These thoughts and feelings are not the behavior of our government. says was “truly a dream come two hundred people gathered in a limited by party or overall political While the government bails out true.” spontaneous citizens’ protest called outlook.” the irresponsible parties, they Described as a talented triple had songs cut by other artists bona fide star. the Sacramento Tea Party. The aim Many people echoed the have pushed productive, hard threat vocalist, songwriter and like fellow Georgian Travis Tritt Luke has opened shows of the group was a non-partisan, thoughts of one well-dressed working Americans to the brink musician – Bryan, who moved and he wrote the 3 week #1 song for country superstars Kenny reaching out to citizens from across Sacramento woman who stated, of another revolution. With the to Nashville in 2001 quickly, “Good Directions” for Billy Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, the political spectrum. “I’ve never been to a protest before. rise of a new American Tea Party, landed a publishing deal with top Currington. Sugarland and label-mate Dierks According to Mark Meckler, I’m a bit uncomfortable being here we’re witnessing citizens across independent publisher Murrah “I’ll Stay Me” – Bryan’s debut Bentley to name a few. “I don’t creator of the Facebook group called in the middle of this. But I’m so the country beginning to protest Music. There, Bryan found his album – released last summer consider one thing I’ve done Sacramento Tea Party, “We believe frustrated by what’s going on in bloated pork projects and huge voice as a writer by sticking close - is a fresh and contemporary- since I’ve been in Nashville in the common sense of Americans Washington that when I heard about government programs disguised as to the life experiences he knows sounding album that’s just country work,” says Bryan. of all political persuasions. While this, I just had to show up.” economic stimulus.” Meckler said best, as evidenced on such album enough to represent Bryan’s rural “I still get shocked all the time we may disagree on a multitude The event was covered by via email. cuts as “Country Man” and his Georgia upbringing, but rocking when I meet random people and of policy issues, most of us seem television, radio and news media The time has come to stand up signature song, “We Rode In enough to reflect the years he they say ‘You’re Luke Bryan.’ to agree that the current explosion outlets, and was considered a great and be counted. Join the movement Trucks,” a favorite among his spent honing his live chops at That’s still pretty neat,” the singer in the size and cost of the Federal success for an event that was only by joining this group and helping us Georgia fans. He not only wrote bars and fraternity houses in his says of his home state fan base. government is an outrage. Most a few days in the planning. The work towards holding the nation’s songs for himself but he also home state, where he is already a of us agree that our Senators and Tea Party was a part of a broader largest tea party protest, at the Representatives should actually nationwide protest, which took California capitol on Wednesday, read, understand and be able to place last weekend in at least April 15th at Noon. Bring signs! fully explain bills before they sign forty cities around the nation. The For more information about the Trade in Your Gas Mower them. Most of us agree that we Sacramento Tea Party group has Sacramento Tea Party you can don’t want today’s children paying plans for a much larger Sacramento reach Mark Meckler @ mark. for someone else’s mortgage when Tea Party protest on Wednesday, [email protected]. and Go Electric they grow up. Most of us are April 15th at noon. trade in their gas- register successfully for the powered lawnmowers event will receive e-mail or mail for a discounted electric confirmations with complete Crime In Rancho Cordova Continues rechargeable model. instructions. If you registered and This year, the first- did not receive a Release Form, Steady Downward Trend come, first served click here to print one out. Complete registration for the the form and bring it to the event from Sergeant Tim Curran data indicates a reduction in 50 grams of cocaine, and 20 limited supplies of on March 28 with your old mower. The Rancho Cordova Police violent crimes by almost 14% and guns. The POP team works in new Neuton cordless The lawn mower exchange will Department (RCPD) is pleased a decrease in property crimes by partnership with the community mowers takes place on take place rain or shine. Customers to announce a significant decline 25%.This drop in crime continues and local agencies to solve long- March 18, beginning at will be able to drop off their old a downward trend. From 2006 to term problems and has proven in crime despite a substantial 11 a.m. You can register gas mower and purchase a new 2007, violent crimes in Rancho to be a powerful tool to reduce increase in population. When by either entering electric mower without leaving compared to 2007, 2008 crime Cordova decreased 6.7% and crime. RCPD detectives target property crimes decreased repeat offenders and maintain a your information at their cars. The event will be set 12%. During the past two years close working relationship with www.smud.org or up for customers to drive through by calling 1-888- each step of the exchange process. PRESORTED STD. the population in the City of the community prosecutor and US POSTAGE Rancho Cordova has seen an 8% the district attorney’s office to 742-SMUD (7683). With the trade-in of an old PAID increase. ensure successful prosecutions. The popular annual gasoline-powered mower (which PERMIT 32 Rancho Cordova Police “Even though crime is going event is part of a must be drained of fluids prior Rancho Cordova, CA Chief Reuben Meeks credits his down, we need to remain vigilant community-wide effort to being accepted), the price for department’s Crime Suppression and continue working just as Want to do your part for a cleaner to remove old mowers the new rechargeable mower is Unit (CSU), Problem Oriented hard,” said Chief Meeks. “With Sacramento? You can help by going and the pollution they produce $189 (tax included) for the 14” Policing (POP) team and this difficult economy, there electric when mowing your lawn, and replace them with electric mower and $289 (tax included) aggressive detective follow up for may be some that will resort with a new, cordless electric mower. models that help to keep the air for the larger 19” model. These the dramatic decrease in crimes. to committing crimes and we In cooperation with the The CSU was recently honored by want to prevent that. We are cleaner in the Sacramento area. prices reflect a savings of over Sacramento Air Quality the Rancho Cordova Elks Lodge reenergizing our emphasis on the Those who register will be $200 off the regular retail price. for their outstanding contributions Neighborhood Watch Program Management District, the Yolo- given specific times to exchange For information on the mowers to the City of Rancho Cordova. and maintaining our focus on Solano Air Quality Management their mower on Saturday, March technical specifications, visit During 2008, the CSU team youth mentoring with our Police District, Placer County Air Pollution 28, at California State University, www.neutonpower.com/smud. made almost 1,100 suspicious Activities League Program.” Control District, El Dorado County Sacramento Parking Lot #10. If you live in Sacramento, person contacts and more than Visit the Rancho Cordova Police Air Quality Management District The appointment-system will Yolo, Solano, El Dorado or 1,500 vehicle stops. This activity Department’s website at www. and the Sacramento County minimize waiting in line and will Placer Counties you are eligible resulted in more than 600 arrests ranchocordovapd.com for more Department of Waste Management guarantee all registered customers to register for this event. For and the confiscation of over 200 information. and Recycling, SMUD is again will be able to purchase a new more information on the Mow grams of methamphetamine, helping Sacramento-area residents lawn mower. Customers who Down event call 916-732-6227. www.AmericanRiverMessenger.com Page 2 The Messenger Editorial First Edition for March 2009 Caution: Zombie Economy Ahead

Computer hackers managed Geithner trotted out his muddle- to hijack a digital road sign in through, we’ll-get-back-to-you- Austin, Texas, a few weeks on-details rescue plan. ago and change its message to As it stands now, the U.S. “Zombies Ahead.” government is keeping alive It was a whimsical warning banks that would otherwise

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for that stretch of Texas road, but go bust at the same time it is 2009 9-15, March could have served as a deadly hectoring them about lending Certificate of Need An OpportunityService forWeekly GreedFeatures King earnest statement about the more money -- in other words, U.S. economy. “Zombie banks” Japan redux. Tokyo short- The Governor Blagojevich story provides insight into how seemingly well-intended was the term for Japanese circuited the natural churning legislation paves the way for corruption, payoffs, and extortion by government officials financial institutions propped of the capitalist system that is . up by government in the 1990s the only way to clear out failed and facilities the government deems to condition a business’s ability or provide services to throw in despite their basic insolvency companies and unproductive unnecessary. Rather, it is used to to engage in legitimate activities other concessions as a condition of after a real-estate bubble. These uses of capital. If the U.S. extort concessions from individuals creates a wonderful mechanism obtaining government permission unprofitable banks, in a financial government keeps alive and businesses as a condition of to extort concessions, including to move forward with a project. The revenge of the living dead, cast Chrysler and General Motors or doing legitimate business. This money, unrelated to legitimate cost of these “throw-ins” is passed a decade-long pall over Japan. Citigroup and Bank of America process is widely used around the governmental interests. While on to an unsuspecting public in the At the time, American officials when they are no longer viable country at the city, county, and state this sounds cynical, it is simply form of higher prices. like President Barack Obama’s -- and have rendered themselves levels. the reality of how government in These other concessions are economic guru Larry Summers such through poor business The CON is a classic example America has evolved. often things that a particular elected urged the Japanese to give up choices and foolish risk-taking of good intentions gone awry. It The CON is a favorite tool of official or special interest pressure highlights the lack of common existing businesses. They encourage group want, but that they are on failed institutions. Instead, -- it will create a zombie sense and critical thinking that elected officials to enact the process unable to obtain without forcing Japan pumped 12 percent of economy without the capacity fills the minds of far too many and then use it to limit competition. a legitimate business entity to do its gross domestic product into for self-renewal. by Robert L. Hale

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saving the banks and got a “lost The financial system, of While the media focus of the while demonstrating2009 their9-15, lack of March options. permitted to engage in otherwise decade” of economic stagnation course, is fragile. We have Blagojevich indictmentService was on the Weekly understanding of howFeatures to manage King In Illinois, the government legitimate business activity. in return. Economic analysts learned that the uncontrolled alleged selling of a U.S. Senate seat, and govern. The CON illustrates controls whether hospitals can be If we want to begin cleaning up across the board agree that the collapse of an institution like it pales in comparison to what the how sly, slick, and greedy public built through its CON process. corrupt government, a sure way to Japanese example must not be Lehman Brothers is dangerous. indictment should have us to focus officials cloak tools of extortion in As the Blagojevich indictment start is to abolish the CON process repeated, even as our lawmakers Bankrupt banks that are truly on -- the rarely discussed Certificate the mantle of public care, concern, demonstrated, this process was not everywhere. Of course, if we do, stumble into repeating it. “too big to fail” need to be of Need. and altruism. used to decide if there was need; we must be prepared to listen to Members of the House taken over by the government, The indictment talked extensively In its simplest form, the CON it was used to extort money as a the cries of special interest groups Financial Services Committee broken up until they are small about the state’s Certificate of Need is a tool to ration goods and/or condition of permitting the hospital and officials who seek illegitimate flogged eight banking chief enough to fail and sold off, process and how those controlling it services on the theory that doing to be built. concessions and ill-gotten campaign executive officers the other week, with government eating their used it to enrich themselves, extort so will lower the cost of goods and Those who wonder why medical contributions and graft. apparently without considering toxic assets for now. This kind money, deny the public meaningful services. For example, limiting services are so costly need look no competition, and make goods and Robert L. Hale received his J.D. in that some of them were already of seminationalization can clear the provision of goods or services further than the CON process. It law from Gonzaga University Law services less available and more dead men walking. The CEOs the decks for new, healthy banks like hospitals, nursing home beds, does not do anything but make School in Spokane, Washington. He costly. or MRI machines will somehow medical services less available and is founder and director of a nonprofit were grilled about their lending that won’t be long-term wards The Certificate of Need, often practices and bonuses, when of the government or long-term make these services less costly. In more costly. On paper the process public interest law firm. For more than referred to as “CON,” is aptly three decades, he has been involved in they should have been asked, drags on growth. practice, the only thing the CON may sound viable, but in practice it nicknamed. The CON is used does is increase the cost of goods simply does not work. drafting proposed laws and counseling “Why does your company still During the stimulus debate, to obstruct the normal flow of elected officials in ways to remove exist?” Obama often cited Japan’s and services and make them less Not all jurisdictions use the decision-making and risk-taking by available. CON to extort political payoffs burdensome and unnecessary rules and cautionary example. But Japan regulations. This column is copyright The awful truth is that the business. The CON, as shown in the Economics 101 teaches that in the classic sense. More often, financial system has at least tried a big stimulus, too, even as Blagojevich indictment, is not used by Robert L. Hale and the Fitzgerald limiting supply increases cost. the process is used to force those Griffin Foundation, www.fgfBooks. another $1 trillion hole in it. it left in place its zombie banks. to prohibit duplication of services Politics 101 teaches that being able wishing to build, obtain equipment, Either the U.S. government has Will Obama heed his own com. All rights reserved. to continue to try to patch it over admonitions? with massive -- and perhaps ever- escalating -- injections of money Rich Lowry is editor of the a la the Japanese in the 1990s, or National Review. it has to take the painful, risky How About a California Constitutional Convention? step of letting some of the big, (c) 2009 by King Features initiative could be put on the ballot which would state that the legislature be plenty of revenue to balance irreparably wounded financial Synd., Inc.© to authorize the citizens to organize a shall make no law restricting any California’s government budget. players go down. Neither choice convention, and the new constitution peaceful and honest adult human There is a large amount of literature is appealing, which is why would be put on the ballot for action not involving force or fraud, that explains how free markets can Treasury Secretary Timothy adoption. any state interest to the contrary replace many of the programs now One problem with a constitutional notwithstanding. Such a provision financed by government. Organizations convention is that it could enact would decriminalize drugs and such as the Reason Foundation policies that would make it easier for victimless acts generally, reducing have long been publishing policy the legislature to increase taxes, such crime and saving the state billions of proposals that show how services can as changing the requirement to raise dollars. be provided more efficiently through taxes from two-thirds to half of the In a libertarian constitution, the privatization by other solutions. legislature or the voters. California is state’s income and sales taxes would A new constitutional convention by Fred Foldvary already a high-tax state, and although be abolished. (New Hampshire is would benefit from input by free- “Written by the people for the people” There is something seriously wrong budget problems might be solved in an example of a state that thrives market environmentalists, economists, with California’s government. In part the short run with higher income and without these taxes.) Smog tests and other reformers. A convention Publisher - Paul V. 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Party Trays Available constitutional convention.” An First Edition for March 2009 The Messenger Page 3 8th Annual Second Time’s A Charm Prom and Formal Gown Sale and Tradeshow, Held at Casa Roble High School, Molly’s Revenge Performs Fundraiser March 14, 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m., 9151 Oak Avenue, Orangevale • If you have a Prom or p.m. Upon arrival, simply complete hair stylists, makeup artists, jewelry to Support Ugandan Orphans formal gown that is two a form about the dress; our PTSA and more…for accessories that will years or newer gown-intake staff will set the gown match your newly purchased gown. • Would like a little extra price. 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Roni Deutch Tax Centers is discount for currently employed Roni Deutch has built her aiming to help the community emergency service workers. reputation as one of the most through turbulent economic times. A few of the many groups successful tax lawyers through By offering emergency service that he will provide returns hard work and dedication to workers and military veterans free for are Citrus Heights Police, the needs of taxpayers. Her Federal Tax Return preparation Sheriffs Department, California competitive spirit and insatiable through Wednesday, April 15, Highway Patrol, Citrus Heights work ethic have made her a 2009. Fire Dept., American Medical household name with one out of Kabale, Uganda, is in the Kigezi in ditches, and hiring themselves the orphanage built. The orphanage Because Sacramento Mayer Response and Military Veterans. three American adults knowing district, known as the “Switzerland of out for menial labor or prostitution. is called Twinomujuni (twin-OHM- Kevin Johnson stressed the Juceum said “The Roni the name Roni Deutch. Through Africa.” The scenery is breathtaking, They live with worms & malaria. zhoonee), which means “we have importance of police and safety Deutch Tax Center is committed her years of practice, she saw the soil is fertile and Lake Bunyoni is In 2006, Rick and April Dobbs from a Savior.” It has running water, during his State of the City to preparing the most thorough that many of her clients’ tax one of the few sources of clean water Citrus Heights, CA went to Kabale, electricity and the capacity for up to 64 Address on Wednesday, February and accurate tax returns possible. problems were caused by sloppy in the region. However, under all that Uganda as part of a “sister church” children and 10 infants. The Director 25, Scott Juceam, the local owner Our staff of dedicated and and unprofessional tax return beauty, a huge percentage of the people program – a cultural exchange program has started a school at the orphanage, of the Roni Deutch Tax Center knowledgeable tax professionals preparation. Ms. Deutch decided still live in grinding poverty. The partnering a congregation from the and school fees from non-resident of Fair Oaks and Carmichael, embodies this commitment it was time to put her experience average income of an adult is less than U.S. with a congregation in a third- children will help fund the education took his words to heart. In an to quality and individualized to work for taxpayers across $1.00 per day. Homes are mud with world country. The original intent for the resident orphans. The children effort to help the community attention. Our tax professionals the country. Roni Deutch Tax thatch roofs, dirt floors and no power was a return visit after their parish receive medical care, education, get through these turbulent are able to identify all appropriate Center is now filling the need for or water. And amidst all this, there in Roseville had hosted the Pastor nutrition and, most important, love times, Juceam will offer free deductions and tax credits. We competent tax return preparation. lurks the specter of the AIDS epidemic. from their sister church in Uganda. from the staff at Twinomujuni. Federal Tax Return preparation will always work hard to reduce There are about 30 million people in The result was Rick and April falling On March 13, 2009, there will to all laid off emergency service your tax obligation and get you For more information, please the country, half of them under 18 years in love with the people of Kabale, be a benefit concert by Molly’s workers and military veterans. the biggest tax refund possible.” visit www.rdtc.com. old. A large part of a whole generation especially the children. They met so Revenge, a Celtic music group, at Juceam will also offer a deep has been decimated by the epidemic. many orphans! So many children who St. John’s in Roseville. The group is One of every five children under 18 is had no hope for a better life. When fabulous! In addition to the wonderful an orphan. There are over 2.5 million they came home and shared the stories Celtic music, there will also be a orphans in the country with 1 million with friends, some of the people asked trio of Irish dancers. A portion of living on the streets. Every family what they could do to help. This led the proceeds will go to Shepherd’s has lost someone to AIDS. Whenever to a school fee sponsorship program Love for the orphanage. Tickets are possible, other family members take in at their church, St. John’s Parish. $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door. the orphans of the deceased. 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More Dear Dave, *Please visit www.davesays.org than 500,000 people have attended My husband and I want to for more financial advice. Park District Seeks Nominations for Wall of Honor Ramsey’s live events. He resides open our own franchise health with his wife, Sharon, and their club business. Currently, we have Horseless Carriage Club of America Fair Oaks driving tour from Fair Oaks through Carmichael to the home of Pete and Suzi Kneedler on Garfield Avenue. The tour will start from the old hardware store in the center of Fair Oaks and traverse on toward Carmichael. The event is to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day with a corned beef and cabbage dinner at the Kneedler’s Some of the antique cars on tour will include a 1915 Hudson Touring, 1928 Franklin, 1915 Model T Speedster and others Last year the Carmichael nominations for Patriots Park been convicted of a felony from the 60 year old car club. Recreation and Park District Wall of Honor. Candidates must Candidates for nomination must by Sue Hill, Board Member NCRG HCCA opened its newest park.... meet the following criteria: be submitted by July 31, 2009 On Sunday, March 15, the Group of the Horseless Carriage Patriots Park at 6827 Palm Avenue off · The individual gave their life for Northern California Regional Club of America will have a Dewey Drive. Patriots Park offers the their Country or Community Go to www.carmichaelpark. latest in park design features. Included com and click on the navigation · The individual was a resident in the park is a “Wall of Honor” to bar “Wall of Honor” for an provide a lasting monument to residents of the CRPD or the town of application and the list of our of the District who gave their life while Carmichael or worked or served current heroes. serving their country or community. the community of Carmichael Call (916) 485-5322 x23 The District is seeking · The individual must not have for more information.

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Curves also works Annual Curves Food Drive to benefit “We have a chance to help so many to help women lose weight, gain muscle Business Wire - Groundwork laid is being developed in Washington and in initial public bond funding for local food banks. Collectively, over people at a time when the food banks strength and aerobic capacity, and raise over the past decade puts California to give the secretary of transportation the Anaheim/Los Angeles-to-San the past five years, nearly 50 million are lowest. Especially during these metabolism with its groundbreaking, in a strong position to win a sizeable guidance on what we believe should Francisco backbone of the state’s 800- pounds of food were distributed to local uncertain times, this food is needed scientifically proven method that share of $8 billion in federal stimulus be included in the grant-making mile system. Importantly, Page said, communities all over the world through more than ever. It’s a win-win situation ends the need for perpetual dieting. funding for its high-speed train criteria that will direct the distribution this didn’t affect the project’s timeline the Curves Food Drive. for everyone, and we’re very proud to Founders Gary and Diane Heavin are system, according to a top consultant of those critical federal funds,” said since the Authority anticipates Curves of Citrus Heights is also participate.” considered the innovators of the express giving back to the community by Others wishing to donate may drop fitness phenomenon that has made to the California High-Speed Rail Board Chairman Kopp. pursuing private partnerships in two waiving its normal service fee for any off non-perishable food items at Curves exercise available to around 4 million Authority. “California is farthest along in to three years, following completion new member who brings in a bag of Monday through Friday during business women globally, many of whom are in States across the country are building one of the few true high- of the remaining environmental and non-perishable groceries and joins hours through the month of March. For the gym for the first time. With nearly expected to vie for a share of the speed train projects in the nation, one engineering studies. between March 9th and March 28th. more information, please call Curves 10,000 locations worldwide, Curves bullet train money included in the delivering 220-mile-an-hour service The California High-Speed Rail This promotion will help the women Citrus Heights at 729-2878. is the world’s largest fitness franchise. $787 billion stimulus plan recently between the state’s major cities,” said Authority is responsible for building of Citrus Heights manage their weight For more information, please visit: About Curves signed by President Obama intended Kopp. “And we’re the only state that high-speed train service covering and their wallets by joining Curves for www.curves.com. Curves works every major muscle to invigorate the economy, according already has invested $100 million 800 miles at speeds over 220 MPH. free, while also helping feed hungry group with a complete 30-minute to Sasha Page of Maryland-based in the critical work needed to get people in the community. Voters approved Proposition 1A on Infrastructure Management Group. the system up and running. We’re the November 2008 ballot putting But California’s high-speed train far ahead of any other state in the a down payment on what will be First Church of Christ the Scientist system has a distinct advantage nation.” America’s first high-speed train because it is the only one with billions Page also reported to the Board system. By linking all major cities in Finding Certainty in Uncertain Times of dollars in voter-approved state on another key element of the train’s California with a state of the art new A free public lecture to be given on this topic funding committed to the project, long-term financial foundation – transportation option, California’s with the first round environmental private investment in the system. Page high-speed train system will increase People everywhere are searching titled “Finding Certainty in gained by applying these ideas. clearances already completed and said that while the world economic mobility while cutting air pollution for freedom from anxiety and fear – Uncertain Times”, on Sunday, Mr. Stevens lectures throughout with the construction planning under crisis has put a chill on the level and to retain or gain peace in the midst March 15 at 3pm at La Sierra the United States and in Canada and reducing the greenhouse gas way, the latter key criteria for winning extent of private participation at this emissions that cause global warming. of distress. The speaker, David F. Community Center’s John Smith about spiritual problem-solving, a share of the funds, Page said. time, major investors and companies Stevens, C.S.B., says, “I’ve found Hall on 5325 Engle Road in prayer, and healing. He has spoken Building the high-speed train system An Authority Board team led by remain interested in or committed will cost less than half the cost of that the spirituality Christ Jesus taught Carmichael. The public is welcome. in classrooms, hospitals, correctional Chairman Quentin Kopp will travel to to participation in a public-private and demonstrated illustrates God’s (Childcare will not be available.) facilities, and for conferences, freeway and aviation alternatives. Washington next week to meet with partnership that is expected to Operating the system will create laws of good, and when glimpsed, He’ll explore how a spiritual civic and church groups. He is a Obama Administration officials and play a key role in the development brings freedom, the recovery of understanding of God provides the member of the Christian Science an annual surplus of more than $1 Congressional leaders as the details and operation of the system. This confidence and worth, restores peace, foundation needed to claim one’s Board of Lectureship. His talk is billion. For route information, visual of the high-speed train funding are expected private involvement will and enables you to help others.” secure status as a child of God. being sponsored by First Church simulations and more, please visit Stevens will present the lecture He’ll also share practical examples of Christ, Scientist, in Carmichael. being worked out. complement funding approved by www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov “We want to have input on the California voters in the passage of strategic plan for high-speed rail that Proposition 1A, providing $9 billion Emeritus at Hazel Creek In Conjunction with Mercy General Hospital Will Host An Advance Health Care Planning Seminar Orangevale California –Emeritus Catholic Healthcare West will do For more information at Hazel Creek assisted living will a presentation entitled Medical and RSVP please contact be holding an Advance Health Decisions When They Count Most. Patricia Neil (916) 988-7901. Care Planning Seminar on March The location of the seminar is RCFE Lic#347003914 26th, 2009, from 7pm to 8:30 pm. Emeritus at Hazel Creek, 6125 Chris Evans, RN, MSN, from Hazel Ave., Orangevale, Ca. 95662.

Notice of Public Workshops Regarding the Proposed Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre Renovation Project Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District will be holding two Public Workshops on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 and Wednesday, March 25th, 2009. Both workshops will begin at 6:00 p.m., which will be held at the Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse. These Public Workshops are being held to discuss the Proposed Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre Renovation Project. The public is encouraged and welcome to attend. Workshop #2 Date: Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 • Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: The Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse Auditorium (upper level) 7997 California Avenue, Unit #1 Fair Oaks, CA 95628

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Ch r i s t i a n s Un i t e d f o r Is r a e l presents “A Night To Honor Israel” Sunday, March 22, 7PM to 9PM - Radisson Hotel Ballroom - doors open at 6PM 500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento, CA with special guest Author and National Talk Show Host Dennis Prager Please Join Us! THIS EVENT IS EXPECTED TO SELL OUT QUICKLY *Purchase $18 Advance Mail payment, with phone number and self addressed, stamped envelope to: BRIDGES MINISTRY, P.O. BOX 13913, SACRAMENTO, CA 95853 for more information about Christians United For Israel visit WWW.CUFI.ORG Page 6 The Messenger First Edition for March 2009 Proposition 1A: Monthly Update from Roberta McGlashen Affordable health care is an issue County must make difficult decisions. we all deal with, every day. But we In 1996 Sacramento County Keeping Taxpayers in the Dark must ask ourselves, “Can Sacramento staff estimated the cost of health deficit, their suspicions are justified. highest taxed state in the nation County taxpayers afford to provide care services for undocumented Masked behind a weak spending -- at least for the next two years. non-emergency health care to citizens immigrants at $295,884. In 2009, staff limit - the limit goes up with each Proposition 1A will extend these of other countries?” The answer is estimates the cost to be $2.4 million a and every tax increase - is a two taxes for an additional two years year extension of the massive tax costing taxpayers another $20 billion. obviously no, especially not now. year. This is an astounding increase. increase that was supposed to The already approved tax increase Recently, I joined a majority of The Board’s decision makes sense expire in two years, doubling the will cost a typical California the Board of Supervisors in requiring – common sense. California law damage to California taxpayers. family more than $1,100 annually. recipients of the County’s Medically requires basic health care for “lawfully So anxious is Senate leader, and We will be paying higher sales KFWS • MindGym Indigent Services Program to prove resident” indigents in the County. number one tax cheerleader, Darrell taxes, which hits low income Steinberg to see that this measure residents the hardest. legal residency in Sacramento County. Federal welfare reform, passed in passes, he selected a pro-tax We will be paying a higher car The County’s cost to serve citizens of 1996 and signed by President Clinton, March 9-15, 2009 colleague, Sen. Loni Hancock to tax, which hits everyone who must other countries has exploded over the prohibits public assistance to people draft the official ballot argument drive to work. past decade, and is unlikely to abate who are not legal residents of the United The growth in program costs alone against a measure that extends We will be paying higher in the future. This decision will save States. I have opposed this expenditure causes great concern. Doing nothing taxes. What’s wrong with this income taxes which hurt everyone. and pretending that the problem will picture? We will see a reduction in the millions of taxpayer dollars needed to since first learning of it in 2006. To select Hancock, Steinberg tax credit for dependents, costing provide vital services to legal residents. Some claim it is cheaper to just go away is simply unrealistic. We must rejected an argument submitted by California families $200 per child. Sacramento County faces serious provide the services anyway, arguing protect the resources of Sacramento By Jon Coupal anti-tax lawmakers, Senator Bob Dutton Proposition 1A extends all financial issues. Sales and property that private hospitals will likely County taxpayers and ensure that and Assemblyman Chuck DeVore these taxes well into the future in All those who favor putting the tax revenues have fallen far short treat these individuals and pass the services for legal residents, especially along with the president of the return for meaningless “budget public safety, are provided at the highest breaks on Sacramento’s ability to Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, reform.” Meaningless? Yes, of our conservative estimates. As costs on to other users. However, I overspend, please raise your hands. Jon Coupal (that’s me). Meaningless. Under Proposition of this writing, the County has been can only influence how the County possible level without increasing taxes. I see that is most of you. Those Here is what makes this process 1A, every time taxes are raised, the If you have questions about the against? I see a couple of public forced to sue the State Controller spends taxpayer dollars and to whom a farce, and a scary one at that. so-called spending cap can be adjusted for withholding tens of millions it provides services. The County County budget, or other County issues, employee union bosses over As a result of Steinberg’s selection upward. Where’s the spending in the corner are opposed. of dollars for State-mandated cannot solve the issue of health please feel free to attend my monthly of Hancock as the author of the discipline in that? Community Cabinet Meetings. Every Well those Sacramento politicians argument against, the word “taxes” Proposition 1A is not budget County social service programs. care for the State of California. who made a “deal” last month to will not appear anywhere in the reform; it is a massive $20 billion tax Simultaneously, legal residents’ This change in County policy does month, a guest speaker attends to resolve the budget process with official arguments for or increase! demand for services is growing as not affect treatment and immunization discuss various County programs and a tax increase that will cost the departments. In Fair Oaks, we meet against Proposition 1A. Vote NO! unfortunate circumstances affect for communicable diseases. Programs typical California family over So in the interest of full disclosure, KFWS • MindGym $1,100, are offering another deal more and more people in our local to treat such health conditions are the third Wednesday of each month and to confound those who Senator Bob Dutton March 9-15, 2009 at 7:30am in Dianda’s in the Old Fair they hope will appeal would like to keep adult citizens 31st Senate District communities. Businesses and mandated. MediCal covers treatment to the majority of you. in the dark, like mushrooms, and homeowners are struggling. The for emergency medical conditions. Oaks Village. I hope to see you there. What they are offering is Assembly Member Chuck DeVore feed them fertilizer, here is the 70th Assembly District Proposition 1A on the May 19 Special accurate ballot argument against Election ballot. 1A is being promoted Jon Coupal, President Proposition 1A that was submitted Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. as a spending limit that will by Senator Dutton, Assemblyman Department of Consumer Affairs Launches New Awareness compel those under the Capitol DeVore and me: Jon Coupal is President of the dome to behave responsibly. WARNING TO VOTERS: Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Initiative to Help consumers Struggling with Bad Economy If taxpayers are wary of any offer THIS IS A TAX INCREASE! -- California’s largest taxpayer of reform coming from those who organization -- which is dedicated “Take Charge, California!” Urges Californians to Be Smart, Be Safe, Be Heard A two-thirds vote of the to the protection of Proposition 13 2009 9-15, March • KFWS have behaved so irresponsibly Legislature and the signature of the Sacramento - Governor Arnold that we launched this initiative from California. “Consumers who know that they have run up a $42 billion and promoting taxpayers’ rights. governor have made California the Schwarzenegger this week issued DCA’s Consumer Information Center how to ‘Take Charge’ are much better a proclamation declaring March because this call center represents the able to protect themselves. That’s 1-7, 2009 as part of “California frontlineKFWS when it comes to helping• MindGymimportant in good economic times, Lawsuit seeks to Expose Phony Consumer Protection Week” and the and empowering consumers.” and even more important in difficult California Department of Consumer March“The department’s 9-15, 2009 consumer times like we’re in now.” Affairs (DCA) is heeding his call. On awareness campaign comes at a time “Take Charge, California!” Budget Reform March 3, DCA gathered government when consumers need economic encompasses community outreach, officials, consumer advocates and relief and we want to help them strategic partnerships with government Taxpayers deserve nothing less than fair, impartial ballot information community partners at the California navigate through the maze of and community organizations, and Today (2) the Howard agreement, legislators placed six electorate. Nor do they cover the Department of Consumer Affairs’ programs and complaint processes,” publications in several languages. A Jarvis Taxpayers Association measures on the ballot. Although measure’s chief points because Consumer Information Center to said DCA Director Carrie Lopez. centerpiece of the initiative is a new

(HJTA) joined with state law generally entrusts to the they completely omit any mention launch a new consumer-awareness “Tough economic times are times website, www.takechargeca.ca.gov, MindGym Health Access California to file Attorney General the task of of the $16 billion tax increase. initiative called “Take Charge, of increased criminal activity. Being which provides one-stop service a lawsuit in California Superior preparing an impartial ballot title and “Proposition 1A represents a California!” A Southern California smart and informed are the best to consumers who are searching Court on the grounds that voters summary for each ballot measure, deliberate attempt by the Legislature kick-off event was held today in defenses against scams. We want for tips on how to get the most for are being misled regarding the for this election the Legislature and its special interest allies to Los Angeles at the Evans Consumer to make sure consumers have the their money in the marketplace, ballot materials for Proposition 1A suspended the Attorney General’s confuse and trick California on the May 19th special election role and wrote its own titles and voters into approving a continuation Information Fair. information they need to make good alerts on the latest consumer scams ballot. The lawsuit challenges the summaries. Election law dictates for another two years of one of The initiative urges consumers decisions.” and frauds, easy license look-up to ballot title and summary drafted that these summaries must be the most regressive tax increase to “Be Smart, Be Safe and Be “This campaign couldn’t come at ensure they are dealing with licensed by the Legislature as not being impartial and include each measure’s packages in state history,” stated Heard,” and is intended to empower a better time,” said Pastor Herrera, professionals, and information about fair and impartial because they fail “chief points.” The Proposition HJTA President Jon Coupal. “This consumers by providing easy access Jr., Director of the Los Angeles where and how to complain if they to mention that passage of 1A title and summary are not lawsuit attempts to shine a bright to the information and resources County Department of Consumer are dissatisfied with a product or Proposition 1A will lead to $16 billion impartial because they include highly light on the smoke and mirrors needed to make smart choices when Affairs, which organized the Evans service. in new taxes. charged “advocacy” language tactics offered up by tax and spend shopping or securing the services of Consumer Information Fair. “As “We are committed to a more Last month as part of the budget meant to inappropriately sway the politicians,” Coupal said. a professional or tradesperson during the economy continues to squeeze consumer-centric approach to this economic downturn. family resources, the information this making information available,” “Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger campaign will provide could make a said DCA Director Lopez. “Take has led the way in making California huge difference for consumers and Charge, California!” helps us a model in consumer protection by help them weather this recession.” meet that commitment and, more promoting policies and initiatives that “The old adage that ‘knowledge is importantly, will help us empower set us apart from others,” said State power’ really is true for consumers,” consumers to survive and thrive in and Consumer Services Secretary said Barry Goggin, president of the the marketplace.” Rosario Marin. “It is very fitting Better Business Bureau of Northeast

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(c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc. —4— —2— First Edition for March 2009 The Messenger Page 7 Electra Price to Provide Keynote Guaranteed to Make Speech for Heritage Seminar the Lights Come On By Lisa West to life at the flick of a switch. clean-burning fluid that can easily The Freedman’s Savings there is a hollow yearning. No matter Those “must have” functions power cars and trucks. That’s a what our attainment in life, there is & Trust Company was created in are part of what the folks who good point, and we’ll see if it gets still a vacuum, an emptiness, and March 1865 to enable soldiers of the run the grid call baseload traction in the American mind. the most disquieting loneliness.” United States Colored Troops and power, the electricity we always Our third option is nuclear There are countless reasons to other newly freed slaves to deposit their need. We need it on standard power. Nuclear reactors make search out ancestors. Many people savings and military pay at the close of workdays, on major holidays one fifth of the electricity we simply wish to learn and gain an the Civil War. The Church produced and on every day in-between. use each day. They’ve been appreciation for their heritage. Others a CD-Rom listing 72,000 Freedman’s That brings us to the Big helping to keep the grid up want to satisfy their curiosity about Bank depositors alphabetically, with Three, the three viable sources and running since the 1950s. their roots or preserve family, cultural cross-references to spouses, children, Rock Doc of energy that are large enough The accident at the Three Mile and ethnic traditions. Still others hope parents and other kin – 480,000 names By Dr. E. Kirsten Peters to keep the power grid running Island nuclear plant in the late to assemble and pass down a family in all. It is a remarkable resource across the nation no matter the 1970s clearly spooked us. The weather. The Big Three are coal, events resulted in no significant history book and provide themselves for African-American genealogists. On a windless night recently natural gas and nuclear power. release of radiation, and no and their children with a sense of who In past years, family history I arose before the sun. I flipped Coal is a favorite of us injuries or deaths, but fear of a they are and where they came from. enthusiasts and genealogists used on the lights and plugged in my to search through rolls and rolls of coffee pot, the old fashion kind geologists. The U.S. has a great catastrophe was intense at the time. Electra Kimbal Price, a life long deal of coal, and we could generate Still, when President Carter microfilm with varying degrees that actually clears its throat Sacramento - Black families find resident and native of California enormous amounts of electricity walked into the TMI reactor of success. “Now with just a few to make a steaming pot of Joe. strength and unity by searching for their with paternal and maternal roots in from it if we choose. We have building, Americans realized the keystrokes, people all over the world While waiting for the coffee to roots and they will come together again Arkansas and Georgia, became active more coal in the ground, by far, situation was under control. And can search through millions of records percolate, I may have felt like an for the 4th Annual African-American in genealogy research in 1988 when than the Saudis have petroleum from that day to this one, scores by connecting to the internet, and in old rag and looked worse. But one Family History Seminar on Saturday, she first started documenting her own thing is certain: I didn’t spare a remaining under their sands. of nuclear reactors have been particular www.FamilySearch.org”, March 14, 2009 in conjunction with family history gathered from oral passing thought for the demands I But coal is pretty dirty and supporting the grid, everyday and concluded Holland. The Church Black History Month. The seminar interviews with her mother. As the was placing on the electrical grid. dangerous stuff. Burning coal every night, no matter the weather. launched this website in May 1999 and is FREE (there is a nominal charge 2009 Keynote Speaker for the African In Detroit they speak of the Big creates air pollution bad enough We don’t have ideal choices in the first year alone the free website to contribute to the deaths of what for energy. Our national baseload if participants wish to obtain printed American Family History Seminar, Three automakers. But we have had received over 3 billion hits. the government estimates to be electrical options come down in materials and lunch). It is sponsored Price comes with an impressive a much more essential Big Three The seminar will provide a a couple of thousand Americans practical terms to the Big Three. by the California Black Chamber resume including a Distinguished in this country, namely the three variety of beginning, intermediate each year. And some of the In the coming months, the new of Commerce, Councilwoman Service Award from the Genealogical sources of electrical power that and advanced classes on African- pollution created by coal doesn’t administration and Congress will Lauren Hammond, Councilwoman Society of Utah. She is the 1995 always work, 24-7, no matter what. American genealogy presented Alternative energy sources go into the air. It is ash that’s be shaping our grid’s future by Bonnie Pannell, and The Church of founder and charter member of the by Jackie Chauhan, Eric Thomas, have some great applications. left over from burning coal that choosing among more coal, natural Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. African American Genealogical Barbara Tyson, Linda Bradley, Karen But as a nation, we can gain only created the sludge that inundated a gas or nuclear power plants. The Sacramento Regional Family Society of Northern California. Burney and others - none of which are small amounts of electricity from Tennessee river earlier this winter. If you want your voice to be History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, “Genealogy is one of the worlds And, as we all know, heard, now is the time to speak. members of the LDS faith - but all have burning wood chips and other Sacramento, California is hosting most popular hobbies”, noted S. underground coalmining Just remember, some of Dennis Holland, Sacramento’s LDS generously donated their time and are material we can grow. And we can the seminar. The center has been build just a few more hydroelectric accidents grab headlines on us desperately need our Regional Director of Public Affairs. well-qualified in African-American providing free services to Sacramento’s dams in the West, because the occasion when miners are trapped percolators to fire up – even “The Church has been gathering genealogy and research. Directors metropolitan genealogists and the best sites have already been used. or killed. On top of that, burning on calm midwinter nights. genealogical records worldwide of the Sacramento LDS Regional public since 1962 and is one of only On the upside, thousands of coal creates substantial carbon Family History Seminar, Ronald and 13 centers in the entire world. The for more than a century to promote wind turbines are springing up all dioxide, a greenhouse gas. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters is a native Lynette McDowell will offer tours and of the rural Northwest, but was facility provides access to records from family history research. Those in around the West and researchers The downsides of coal led us instruction on how to use the center. trained as a geologist at Princeton the African-American community are working hard to improve in recent years to build many the largest family history archives in and Harvard. Questions about previously experienced significant The seminar will be from 8:30 a.m. solar-electric power possibilities. natural gas power plants. But the world, located in Salt Lake City, science or energy for future Rock difficulties in researching their to 4:00 p.m. and there is no charge to natural gas is an expensive fuel Utah. Extensive British, Canadian and But even when it’s dark and Docs can be sent to epeters@ ancestors prior to the Civil War – attend. However, if participants wish compared to King Coal. And U.S. Census records, book and family calm outside – when solar wsu.edu. This column is a service to receive workshop materials, pre- natural gas, geologist T. Boone history collections, numerous computer due in part to slavery. Databases and wind cannot help us – we of the College of Sciences at registration is encouraged and there is Pickens argues, should be saved stations, Social Security Indexes and are being updated on a regular basis want lights, coffee and all the Washington State University. a $20 fee for the materials with lunch. equipment in the ER to spring for transportation, because it’s a Pedigree Catalogues are just a few and we are excited to provide these Materials for the workshops without of the items contained at the center. resources to help anyone who is lunch will cost $14. The cost increases The theme of the African-American anxious to search out their ancestry”. $5 after March 1, 2009. Priority Family History Seminar is “Families The Church of Jesus Christ of Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa Promotes seating is reserved for those who have Are Our Strength”. Roots Author, Latter-day Saints participated in pre-registered. For pre-registration Alex Haley once said, “In all of us an 11-year project to document the or further information, please call Courtney CaJacob to Director of Marketing there is a hunger, marrow deep, to ‘Freedman Bank’ records which (916) 487-2090 or (916) 966-3460. know our heritage – to know who dramatically improves the ability of Region’s Only Wellness Resort is Currently Accepting Applications for a Variety of Positions we are and where we came from. African-Americans to move forward in continuing to research their heritage. Locally owned and operated, is responsible for all efforts related Committed to providing ongoing Without this enriching knowledge Arden Hills Resort & Spa recently to the overall brand positioning staff training and a thriving work promoted Courtney CaJacob to for Arden Hills Resort Club & environment,Arden Hills is currently the expanded role of Director Spa. 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House to learn about plans for placing directory signs and, eventually, village Refreshments will be served Courtney CaJacob was promoted joined Arden Hills in July 2008 ardenhills.net for more information. directional signs throughout the Fair Oaks gateway signs also will be discussed. More information and a copy of the from Marketing Manager to Director from the Westfield group where she Village. This effort will be the first step The Open House will be held: Fair Oaks Vision is available at: www. of Marketing. In her new role, she worked as a marketing manager. in implementing the Fair Oaks Village When March 18, 2009 from 6-8 pm FOVEC.net. Enhancement Vision, a vision described in Where - Old Fair Oaks Library (south Page 8 The Messenger First Edition for March 2009 An ‘Angel’ of a Volunteer Rancho Cordova Distributes not take over.” To Susan she brings “Christ’s love to another person. So Free Pharmacy Discount Card it’s an even exchange. I give of myself The City of Rancho Cordova doing some investigative work, we Commerce, 2729 Prospect Park but get 100 fold back.” is partnering with the National are pleased to offer this discount Drive, Suite 117 Visiting Angels is not the only League of Cities (NLC) to option to our residents and people • Rancho Cordova Neighborhood organization that this energetic woman distribute medical prescription in our neighboring communities,” Center, 10665 Coloma Road is a part of. Belonging to Divine discount cards to those who are said McGarvey. “Other cities who • Rancho Cordova Police Station, Savior Catholic Church in Orangevale either uninsured or underinsured. have been distributing the discount 10361 Rockingham Drive with her husband of 41 years, they According to City officials, users card report that it has been a very • Rancho Cordova Branch help direct Liturgy and Worship. can save an average of 20% off the successful project and a win-win Library, 9845 Folsom Boulevard Susan is also a lector, reading from regular retail price of prescription for their residents.” • Cordova Recreation and Park Sacred Scripture, and a Eucharistic drugs with the card and even more Most major retail pharmacy District Administration Office, Minister, bringing Holy Communion on select medications. chains such as Walgreens, CVS, 2197 Chase Drive to the homebound. Susan describes The card covers all family Wal-Mart, and Rite Aid honor • Cordova Senior Center, 3480 herself as the “creative lover” while members - there are no age or the card. “Within just five miles Routier Road her husband Mike is the “problem income requirements. And it can of City Hall, 34 pharmacies are • Grapevine Independent Office, solver”. be used for veterinary prescriptions accepting the discount card,” 3338 Mather Field Road Before being a superstar volunteer, for pets. McGarvey said. A complete list of participating Susan was a switchboard operator “There are no restrictions or What is the cost of the card – it’s retail pharmacies and covered and taught special education for 4th limits on how many times you FREE! And you don’t have to be drugs can be obtained by graders. may use the discount card,” said a resident of Rancho Cordova to calling (800) 516-1873 or going Susan’s desire is “to serve with Rancho Cordova City Council obtain one. to www.caremark.com/nlc. Member Robert McGarvey, who The discount cards are available at For additional information about humility and justice; to always find was instrumental in bringing eight Rancho Cordova locations: the program or local distribution the greatest gift.” the national program to the • City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park sites, please call (916) 851-8700. Currently, Susan is working with community. “After learning about Drive the Peace Group, which promotes the card at an NLC conference and • Rancho Cordova Chamber of inner peace. This non political, ecumenical group meets 4 times a year for prayer and activities. One of their projects is the Peace Pole, a carved, upright, wooden beam inscribed with Review of Empirical Studies Finds Susan Taylor of Fair Oaks a peaceful verse in 8 languages. They also worked with children to make a Vouchers Improve Public Schools By Jeannie Condon of all ages. From housekeeping to Peace Quilt, which Susan assembled. driving to appointments to active, The report, written by Foundation vouchers are having a positive impact. improved public schools,” he said. Susan Taylor of Fair Oaks is a What’s next for Susan? She is loving listening, Visiting Angels Senior Fellow Greg Forster, collects Just because things aren’t perfect yet Called “the nation’s leading woman with a huge heart. She is contemplating getting involved with spend a few hours with their clients, the results of all available empirical doesn’t mean that nothing’s helping.” voucher advocates” by the Wall Street a volunteer with Visiting Angels, a marriage preparation program for often becoming quick friends. The studies on how vouchers affect A total of 24 school choice programs Journal, the Friedman Foundation was a nationwide non-profit, non- engaged couples. With her track staff of Visiting Angels try to meet academic achievement in public now exist in 14 states and the District founded by Milton Friedman and his medical in home care organization, record, she will only find success their client’s needs where they are. schools. of Columbia, serving over 160,000 wife, economist Rose D. Friedman. providing service to individuals and Susan’s definition of JOY: Jesus, According to Susan, they “work with, Others, Yourself. “Contrary to the widespread claim students. The Foundation’s operations are based that vouchers hurt public schools, Forster looked at 17 empirical on the principle that the best way to the empirical evidence concludes studies which examined the impact of improve the quality of elementary CH Community Marching Band that in fact, vouchers improve public vouchers on academic achievement in and secondary education is to give schools,” Forster says. “No empirical public schools. All but one found that all parents the freedom to choose the study has ever found that vouchers had vouchers improved public schools and schools that work best for their children. Announces Scheudule a negative impact on public schools.” none found that vouchers harm public The full report can be accessed here: “Some say vouchers can’t be schools. www.friedmanfoundation.org The Citrus Heights Community Russi. Musicians ages 12 and older The CHCMB has scheduled several improving public schools because, “Every empirical study ever Marching Band (CHCMB), sponsored who can read music, own and play an events on the 2009 calendar. They look, there are still lots of problems conducted in Milwaukee, Florida, by the City of Citrus Heights and the instrument are invited to participate. It include Orangevale Pow-Wow Days in Milwaukee,” says Forster. “But the Ohio, Texas, Maine and Vermont finds Sunrise Recreation and Park District, is not necessary to be a Citrus Heights Parade on May 16, the Citrus Heights empirical evidence consistently shows that voucher programs in those places is on the move for the 2009 season. resident to belong to the band. Relay for Life at San Juan High School For its fifth season, the band’s Prior to March 16, participants may on June 6, the Citrus Heights Red, rehearsal site has been moved to the register for the no-fee marching band White & Parade on June 27 and the Family, Friends and Fun! Citrus Heights City Hall complex class through the Sunrise Recreation Roseville 4th of July Parade. Other Everybody Loves Orangevale’s Pow Wow Days! at 6237 Fountain Square, along and Park District at its Rusch Park events planned this year include the Greenback Lane. The band will office, 7801 Auburn Blvd., Citrus VFW Post 4647 43rd annual Memorial Mark Your Calendar! Each year the The 46th Annual Pow Wow Days your Pow Wow Days vendor, sponsor assemble weekly in Kroeger Hall in Heights. Participants also may register Day Parade on May 25, the Citrus Orangevale Chamber of Commerce activities will be held locally at Filbert and parade applications, or to request the same complex. Rehearsals will at any rehearsal. For more details, call Heights Sunday Funday at Rusch Park hosts an exciting local 4 day event at Park, 7145 Filbert Avenue just south information on how your organization begin on Monday, March 16, 2009, CHCMB Co-Founders Kathy Cook on Sept. 27 and the Roseville Holiday Filbert Park called “Pow Wow Days”. of Oak Avenue behind Green Oaks can sell the unlimited ride wristbands at 7 p.m. Registration materials will (916-725-0198) or Linda Glover (916- Parade on Nov. 21. Loaded with festivities for the young Elementary School. The parade will as a fundraiser, go online to www. be available at 6:30 p.m., and practice 725-5214). More information on the The band looks forward to a and old, it’s a whole lot of old fashioned be on May 16th starting at 10:00 am. OrangevaleChamber.com/applications, fun. Anyone can enter and if you would like call the Chamber office at 916-988- will commence at 7 p.m. Adam Sartain band can be found at the “What’s New” busy, exciting year and welcomes all The theme for this year’s celebration to enter your group, company, or club in 0175 or stop by the Chamber office is the director for the season. The link on the City of Citrus Heights Web interested musicians who would like is “Family, Friends and Fun!” Held the parade just complete an application at 9267 Greenback Lane, Suite B-91, marching instructor is Kody Tickner, site – www.ci.citrus-heights.ca.us. to be part of the group. this year from Thursday, May 14th, form. The cost is only $15.00 to enter a Orangevale. and the drum instructor is Tony through Sunday, May 17th, Pow Wow group or club with less than 20 people, This is a wonderful community Days is a historic, calendar-packed over 20 is $30.00. The parade entry event and it takes a whole team. Get event complete with a parade down deadline is May 1, so sign up your involved! We need volunteers! If you’d Greenback Lane, a special “Kids group today! like to pitch in and volunteer your time Korner” day with fun-filled activities, If you want some great exposure and services to help with the event, craft booths, live music, the fair food for your company, have a booth at the please call the Chamber office at 988- we all love, and a carnival full of rides. event or become a sponsor! To get 0175. See you there!

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He’s not waiting Christian Newswire: Born and “I have seen many parents work area and a former high school if you want to make it to the finish for you to change before He starts raised in Korea and transplanted hard their entire lives to pass on teacher, Lee holds degrees from line, if you don’t want to flame out loving you. to the United States in 1982, their financial fortunes to their the College of Education, Chonbuk or burn out in the faith before you Not only does He love you – He New York resident Daniel children. But it is far better to give National University in South Korea, get to the end of your life, you’ve likes you. Did you know that God Kyuyong Lee recognizes the your children a spiritual inheritance as well as an MBA from Barrington got to have this foundation of likes me? Actually He’s quite fond importance of words between a rather than material wealth--a University in the United States. Lee understanding that God loves you of me. Did you know this? He’s father and son--in any language. spiritual inheritance of knowing and his wife have been married unconditionally. It’s called grace. quite fond of you. You may have Lee’s new book, “Letters from God, the God who watches over for 26 years and have one adult “Since through God’s mercy we never realized that. Some of you a Father to His Beloved Son” our lives and who has counted son. Lee’s previous books include by Pastor Ray Dare have this ministry, we do not lose have never really thought about that. heart.” 2 Corinthians 4:1. He says You think God is mad at you all the (Pleasant Word, 2009), offers the very hairs of our heads.” “Manhattan: Land of Opportunity” In the Sermon on the Mount, since we know that everything God time. But if you have accepted His spiritual wisdom and guidance In his Solomon-like missive, Lee (Hangook Moonhwa Sa, 1996), and Jesus talks about worry at one does in our lives is by mercy and Son, Jesus Christ, all your sins have for young men embarking on the grapples with the question, “How “A Loving Father’s Bequest to His point and He gives us six reasons grace, because of His love we don’t been paid for. They’re wiped out. journey to adulthood. Written as a does a father prepare his son for life Child” (Joy Works Books, 2007). why we shouldn’t worry. Then give up. They’re gone away. God says ‘I’m series of letters to his son Kevin, on his own in the world?” Among To purchase a copy of Letters He summarizes it. I love what Why is that important? Because doing it all because of grace’. Lee shares seeds of wisdom, other things, he encourages his from a “Father to His Beloved The Message paraphrase says of so much of the time Satan is When you understand two really knowing they will take root and son to: Avoid negative attitudes, Son,” visit www.winepressbooks. Matthew 6:31, “What I’m trying to whispering in your ear, “Not good cool factors, you can relax – not do here is get you to relax. To not be eventually flower into adulthood. Discipline your mind, Cultivate good com or call 877-421-7323. To enough.” He says it to you over and just believe but relax – in God’s so preoccupied with getting so you Lee openly discusses personal habits, Train your intellect, Spend schedule an interview contact over and over. “Not good enough!” grace. You can enjoy it. First, you can respond to God’s giving.” What You get this idea that God is some don’t have to prove your worth any failures in light of his Christian faith time with God, Always give thanks. Abigail Davidson at 360-802-9758 is God’s giving? It’s grace. and suggests ways to incorporate A small business owner for more or [email protected]. unpleasable parent and that God is more. If God likes you and other What is He saying here? He’s ticked off at you because you just people don’t like you – who’s got saying that sometimes you’ve got don’t measure up. Friends, if you the problem? They do! Your worth your focus on the wrong thing. have accepted the grace of God, that and value has nothing to do with Dr. James Dobson Steps Down You need to focus not so much on idea is not coming from God. It’s what others think of you. That’s what you can do for God as focus coming from the devil. important. Second, you don’t have on what God has already done Grace is the fact that God knows to wallow in your failures, because as Focus on the Family Chairman for you. Everything in your life every dumb thing you’re going to do you’re serving Christ through His Latest development in natural transition alleviates more administrative burden; you have because God loves you. in your life and He still chose you. Mercy. Don’t just believe in God’s Everything you have in your life He still loves you. He still wants you Grace, learn to relax in it. you have because of God’s grace. will continue to appear on daily radio program in His family. You’re never going to See you Sunday, Pastor Ray Everything you have in your life you last in the Christian life or in ministry New Community Christian Church www. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dr. Dobson’s other responsibilities model to millions of Americans.” have because God has been merciful if you don’t understand that His love YourNewChurch.org Feb. 27 Christian Newswire: Focus at the ministry will not change Dr. Dobson called Daly a “great to you. on the Family’s James C. Dobson, significantly. He will continue the leader.” for you is unconditional. God made Ph.D., has stepped down as board “Focus on the Family” radio broadcast, “We at Focus are blessed to have chairman of the ministry he founded and handle other duties as in the past. someone with Jim’s passion and skills, 32 years ago, it was announced today. He will also continue to write the as well as a wonderfully experienced His wife, National Day of Prayer newsletter, sent to 1.6 million people and intelligent board of directors. Hospice Consortium Seeks Volunteers Chairman Shirley Dobson, has also per month. He and Mrs. Dobson That fact gave me the courage to let left the Focus on the Family Board are anxious to devote themselves them run the ministry. With God’s to Care for Terminally Ill Patients of Directors. They have been elected to the joys of grandparenting. help, they will do it superbly.” to the positions of Founder and “One of the common errors of Assuming the chairmanship of the Chairman Emeritus and Director founder-presidents,” Dr. Dobson said, Focus board is Lt. Gen. Patrick P. Throughout the Sacramento Region Emerita, respectively, for the nonprofit “is to hold to the reins of leadership Caruana (USAF, Retired), a board Sacramento – Life prepares Sacramento for people interested and Bereavement. Training is ministry they started in 1977. too long, thereby preventing the member since 1996 and vice chairman few of us for death. That is why in becoming hospice volunteers. designed for both those wishing The Dobsons’ decision represents next generation from being prepared since 2006. Gen. Caruana, who hospice volunteers as members More than 300 volunteers to become hospice volunteers and the next step in a transition plan for executive authority. I have served 36 years in the military, was begun six years ago, when he wanted not to make that mistake Vice President of Northrop Grumman of a Team of trained professionals currently work with seven hospice those caring for and supporting a stepped down as president in order with Focus on the Family, which is Space Technology from 2002 to 2005 play an important role in programs serving the Greater dying family member or friend. to lessen his administrative burden. why I stepped back, first from the and also served as Vice President and providing care, companionship Sacramento area, but more help For more information or to Executive leadership was handed presidential duties six years ago, Program Manager for TRW Space and support to terminally ill is needed. Volunteers take a series register, call the Sacramento Hospice to Don Hodel in 2003, and then to and now, from board chairmanship. & Electronics from August 1999 patients and their families. The of classes including History and Consortium Volunteer Response Jim Daly in 2005. Dr. Dobson had Though letting go is difficult until the company was acquired Sacramento Hospice Consortium Philosophy of Hospice Care, Line at (916) 388-6288. The cost been board chairman until today. after three decades of intensive by Northrup Grumman in 2002. is offering training classes Concepts of Death and Dying, for 24 hours of training is $35. beginning March 6 and April 3 in Communications Skills, and Grief The board of directors issued this labor, it is the wise thing to do.” About Focus on the Family statement: “One of Dr. Dobson’s Jim Daly, Focus’ president and behind an altar sylvania and Virginia. Reaching more than 220 million people so I went ahead without it.” “I couldn’t wait once for said, success, United the States from to which country? came Newton-John “Star Wars”? in spacecraft Ford’s Harrison “Gilmore Girls”? in concierge the of name cause thunder and lightning? can creature which mythology, Indian words derived?is the term “cyborg” a reredos be found? as commonwealths? within the United States are referred to character named a Caliban? featured plays speare’s a patient with alopecia be lacking? 10. Jonathan Winters 9. Australia 8. The Millennium Falcon 7. Michel 6. Thunderbird 5. Cybernetic organism wall or screen ornamental An 4. Penn- Massachusetts, Kentucky, 3. 2. “The Tempest” 1. Hair (baldness) objectives during the last decade CEO, said the ministry will “forever in 155 nations, Focus on the Family FAMOUS10. QUOTATIONS: Who Olivia Singer ENTERTAINERS: 9. of name the was What MOVIES: 8. the was What TELEVISION: 7. 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If I hang out with personal talk with the cheerleader, a social bug, another went artsy, another Game Plan” of last year, another marionette who becomes a real boy the cheerleader, I feel I’m intruding on music with the alternative, chill-out is totally smart, and I’m the athletic The Rock project. He prefers like never before. Available for the her time with the snooty girls, but if I time with the immature one. You only one. Yet we’re still friends and hang out calling it “a new chapter within first time in high-def Blu-ray Disc, hang with the punk, I feel I’m intruding have so much time with your friends, when we can. the world of Witch Mountain.” the film that introduced Jiminy there. And the immature one I just value it. Dear Florida: Everyone is immature Sorry, Fickman – it’s a remake. Cricket and the song standard can’t tolerate anymore. Please help. — Mariah, 17, Collinsville OK: High at 15. It’s hard to imagine now, but life is Monsters vs. Aliens “Wish Upon a Star” is brilliantly Clearwater, Florida school knocked my friends apart, too. long. If you give your friends freedom, Opens March 27, rated PG Family DVDs restored with enhanced picture Katie, 15, Auburn CA: My best But if your friends are inviting you shrug off their immaturities, and don’t monstersvsalients.com and sound. Also available in 2-disc Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa friends drifted apart this year, too. Don’t into their groups, that’s not intruding. burn bridges, you’ll be amazed at who DVD. The bonuses, including a Yeah, it’s another movie about (ages 6-10, now available, rated take sides. Try to balance between the Be friends with all of them, just do it will seek you down the road. trivia challenge and new making- aliens from outer space set on PG): Good, not great is last fall’s alternative and cheerleader. If you separately so the cliques don’t collide. of featurette, aren’t magical, but at destroying Earth. But what makes sequel to the 2005 animated feature honestly can’t stand your immature If you must choose, hanging with least the movie is. Grade: A Write to Straight Talk at this one somewhat unique is that starring Alex the lion, Marty the friend, leave her behind. someone who thinks she’s better than www.StraightTalkForTeens.com or our planet is putting its hopes on a zebra, Melman the giraffe and Degrassi: The Next Generation, Emily, 16, Sacramento CA: To this you just isn’t right. PO Box 963, Fair Oaks CA 95628 group of monsters that, for at least Gloria the hippo. The talking Season 7 (ages 11-15, March 24, not day, my best friend from middle school Ashley, 20, Auburn CA: Step out one of them, was once a human. animals hope to fly back to New rated): The serial teen drama series continues trying to make “us” work. It of your comfort zone! Talk to people Front and center is a California girl York, only to crash land on the out of Canada has ventured into who mysteriously grew to about 50 plains of Africa, proving once and such heavy themes as relationships, CST #205/435-40 feet tall after an encounter with a for all that penguins make poor drug abuse, HIV, cancer, rape meteor on her wedding day. Bridal pilots. Heard, but not seen in this and violence since debuting in bummer. All-star voice cast in this animated feature are returning 1987, and the past season was no animated DreamWorks feature Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David different. The stories and characters includes Reese Witherspoon, Schwimmer and Jada Pickett Smith. tend to be more in tune with real Hugh Laurie, Keifer Sutherland, Nice bonus is a second disc with adolescents and young adults than Stephen Colbert and Rainn Wilson. two new episodes of Nickelodeon’s “90210” and “South of Nowhere.” Trude Peterson Vasquez cartoon series, “The Penguins of Grade: A- Your Personal Travel Specialist in Fair Oaks Madagascar.” Grade: B (916) 961-3282 business www.Trude4Travel.com [email protected] 16th Annual “I Specialize In Stress Free Vacation Planning” a Taste of Fair Oaks Presented by the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce

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NEW YORK, N.Y. (February 26, Tennis Hall of Famer Michael Team lineups will be finalized 2009) – The 2009 Advanta WTT Chang makes his Advanta at the Advanta WTT Roster Pro League schedule released today WTT debut for the Sacramento Draft on March 31 in Miami. includes 73 matches in 10 markets, Capitals on July 10 in Roseville, Season tickets are now on sale beginning July 2 and running Calif., and also plays one match by visiting www.gocaps.net or through July 26. The Eastern and on the road on July 11 against calling 916-638-4001. Specials the Newport Beach Breakers. ticket packages and single Western Conference Champions The world’s top doubles team tickets will be on sale in May. will battle for the Advanta WTT of Bob and Mike Bryan will The Sacramento Capitals They came from across the Championship title on July 26, play four matches for the Kansas return for their third year to country and around the world to hosted by the Washington Kastles. City Explorers including July 21 Allstate Stadium, Westfield showcase their style and proficiency Michael Chang will be the in Sacramento where they will Galleria at Roseville. All in the Korean inspired martial art, Caps home marquee player face a Capitals’ team coached matches begin at 7:30pm Taekwondo. The Taekwondo Black with marquee appearances by by their father Wayne Bryan. For Further Information: Belts convened in Las Vegas, NV and Bob and Mike Bryan of Anna Kournikova returns for Contact Lonnie Nielson Team to compete in matches determining the Kansas City Explorers and her seventh WTT season and Owner or Liz Krohn-Public the very best athletes in divisions crowd favorite Anna Kournikova, her second with the St. Louis Relations for men, women and children. representing the St. Louis Aces. Aces. Kournikova visits the 916-638-4001 Sacramento Capitals on July 13. The Sacramento area was recognized over and over as black SACRAMENTO CAPITALS 2009 HOME MATCHES belts from several local communities scored in the medals across the range July 1 Capitals Charity Challenge Benefiting Keaton Washington of men and women’s competition. Preseason Raphael Memorial and Kastles Elk Grove’s Sky McIntyre brought Event Braden Durant Foundations Newport Beach home a Silver Medal for women July 3 Opening Night Game On! Breakers 12-13 years old in the Lightweight Family Night for Sacramento area black belts. together in hundreds of sparring July 5 Newport Beach matches, as fellow Robinson’s July 10 Marquee Match Featuring Michael Chang Breakers Taekwondo student, Randy Wilson Luis Saravia showed excellence matches as these black belts come for Sacramento Capitals among Male Bantam competitors face-to-face to learn who is the best. July 13 St. Louis Aces also took a Silver Medal among the Drop Shot Diva Day Featuring Anna Kournikova male 10-11 year old competitors. 10-11, winning a Bronze Medal. Taekwondo is the world’s most for St. Louis Aces July 18 Philadelphia From Roseville, Susie Guide Modesto resident Christopher popular martial art now taught Caps Idol II Freedoms was honored among adult athletes, Smith, who trains in Galt, also in 180 countries worldwide. July 21 Marquee MatchFeaturing The Bryan Brothers Kansas City as she won both a Gold in the won honors bringing home For more information Explorers for Kansas City Explorers 33-40 year old division and a a Gold Medal for sparring on Taekwondo, visit www. July 22 Pink Night New York competition among Men in the 14- robinsonstkd.com, or stop Sportimes Silver medal in competitions Benefiting American Breast Cancer Foundation 17 Light Heavyweight division. by any of the 18 Robinson’s Host TBD for Lightweight Women, 41-50. July 24 East & West Conference Championships Middleweight Jennifer The U.S. Open Taekwondo Taekwondo locations. Visitors Hosted by Reasner, who also trains with Championship is held each are always welcome at July 26 WTT Finals Washington Kastles Robinson’s TKD in Roseville February in Las Vegas. The 2009 Robinson’s, the first family brought home a Bronze Medal U.S. Open brought more than 1900 name in Sacramento martial arts. River Cats Announce High School competitors from 40 countries Baseball Schedule for 2009 20 Area High School Teams to Take Part By Gabe Ross Saturday, April 18: West Sacramento, – The Mesa Verde vs. Colfax, Sacramento River Cats 6:30 p.m. have announced the Wednesday, April 29: 2009 schedule for the Lincoln vs. Whitney River Cats High School 6:30 p.m. Baseball Program. The Thursday, April 30: 2009 schedule kicks Nevada Union vs. San off with the March Juan, 6th match-up between 6:30 p.m. Davis and Woodland. Baseball Program, it has been Since the program The program, now in its 6th extraordinarily successful began in 2004, a total of fifty- year, has raised in excess of and emblematic of the River eight (58) High School games $215,000 for participating Cats’ work within the youth have been at Raley Field. teams since its inception. sports community,” said Alan Coaches and administrators Each participating team Ledford, River Cats president, interested in the High School receives an allotment of River general manager and COO. Baseball Program should contact Cats tickets, good for select “Area high school coaches the River Cats at (916) 376-4944. River Cats home games during and administrators continue Single game tickets for the the 2009 season, at up to a $5/ to provide extraordinarily 2009 season go on sale on per ticket discount. Teams then positive feedback on this March 14th at the Raley Field sell the tickets at face value program, and we are proud to Ticket Office and online at with the net proceeds going contribute to the growth of our Rivercats.com. Until then, back to the school for new community’s athletic programs.” tickets for Opening Day or uniforms, equipment needs, The complete schedule of any other game throughout the travel expenses and various games for the 2009 River 2009 season are available only other team costs. Once each Cats High School Baseball through purchase of River Cats team has sold their allotment of Program is as follows: Full Season Tickets, Mini Plans tickets, the River Cats provide a Monday, March 9: and group packages. 2009 FREE Raley Field experience. Benicia vs. Cordova, 6:30 p.m. River Cats Season Tickets, They not only play a game on Mini Plans and group outings Wednesday, March 11: the Raley Field diamond, but can be purchased by calling Oak Ridge vs. Elk Grove, 6:30 are treated to all the amenities of the River Cats Ticket Hotline p.m. a River Cats game, including in- at (916) 371-HITS (4487). game entertainment, scoreboard Thursday, March 12: For more information about the and public address services. All Inderkum vs. Kennedy, 6:30 p.m. games are open to the public. 2009 River Cats season, visit Friday, March 13: “In the six years since we www.rivercats.com. Franklin vs. Pleasant Grove, 6:30 instituted our High School For information on other events p.m. at Raley Field, visit www. Friday, April 17: raleyfield.com. Bella Vista vs. Rio Americano, 6:30 p.m. Page 16 The Messenger First Edition for March 2009 Sheila is a Real Queensland “Healer” Shelia, an Australian name for Animal House Fine Arts 2009 female, is a very high-energy, lovable dog that gives long hugs to everyone including her Veterinarian. It’s a ZOO out there! Happiest in wide open spaces, the Queensland Healers are February 24—March 14, 2009 extremely intelligent so they need a job-such as herding, obedience or agility to keep them happy. 4th Annual Juried Fine Art Exhibition of Shelia spends her days with a couple of good friends who are Animal Themed Artworks owners of some acreage in the Foothills. At least one or two Show Dates: February 24—March 14, 2009 weekends a month Shelia is able to chase the Scottish cattle they 2nd Saturday Reception: March 14 from 5—8:30 pm have there. When she sees her special friend he slaps his leg and Music by Bonnie Otto Shelia jumps right into his arms and he catches her. She loves to SACRAMENTO FINE ARTS CENTER hear the guitar. When her friend 5330-B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, CA 95608 picks up his guitar and plays the first few lines of “The Rain Song” SacFineArts.org • [email protected] by Led Zeppelin, Sheila will howl like a Coyote out in the wild. While wary of strangers, the Juror: Daphne Stammer, artist, teacher, equestrienne, and Crocker Queensland Healers bond closely Art Museum docent, has been living in the world of art all her life. to family, though the owner must Shegraduated from Sacramento State University with a Master’s degree inart establish themselves as the pack and taught art and ceramics at Cordova High School for 30 years. You can leader. Their smooth, short coat requires only occasional baths and view her recent work on her web site: www.daphnestammer.com. brushing. Always alert, extremely intelligent, watchful, courageous and trustworthy, with a devotion AWARDS: “Quest” Millie Finch, is shown with a wild dog prevalent in Australia. to duty making this an ideal dog. by Clemmie King of her two-year old, forty pound, Millie is the owner of Trends-n- Kay Burton is a longtime columnist Stockton, won Best of Tri Colored Queensland Healer Treats, a pet store, spa and boutique and supporter of the SSPAC and named Shelia. Commonly known as in the Quail Pointe Shopping other rescue groups. To share your Show this year. an Australian Cattle Dog, this breed Center in Fair Oaks at Madison family pet story with our readers, The judge, Daphne were at one time bred to a Dingo, & Sunrise, near Trader Joe’s. email: Kayburton1@comcast. Stammer, commented on the excellent technique, Choral Society Offers Baroque Stimulus Package brushwork and contrast The Sacramento Choral Society a cappella arrangement of Komm website: sacramentochoral.com and of light that captures the and Orchestra and conductor Donald suesser Tod (Come Sweet Death). will be featured in the Mondavi lobby essence of this baby heron. Kendrick open their Spring 2009 Soloists Robin Fisher, Soprano, beginning at 6:15 PM on March 22. season with “Bach’s Birthday Julie Anne Miller, Mezzo, Isaac According to Conductor Donald Celebration” on Sunday, March Hurtado, Tenor and John Bischoff, Kendrick, “Bach, like Martin Luther, All artwork is for sale. 22 at 7 PM in the Mondavi Center. Bass will be joining the chorus believed that great music can have an The program will present a musical and orchestra on stage for the amazing impact on the human spirit. RECEPTION & Awards Presentation: sampler of some of Bach’s greatest Magnificat and the Lutheran Mass. He clearly knew how to showcase 2nd Saturday, March 14, from 5:00 – 8:30 pm works including his powerful and In addition to projected supertitles, the spiritual and dramatic elements of buoyant Magnificat (Canticle of the March 22 performance also the text. Come discover why Bach’s The SFAC galleries are showing paintings, sculptures and Mary) and his jubilant Lutheran offers two engaging pre-concert talk musical legacy is perhaps one of the Mass in G Major. The concert will Bachcasts (video podcasts) in which most stupendous miracles in all music.” photographs depicting the world of animals through the artist’s eyes. It’s a ZOO in there! For more Information: contact Co-Chairs: also feature excerpts from the St SCSO Conductor Donald Kendrick For more information please John Passion, Cantata # 11 (Lobet provides musical insights into Bach’s call or e-mail the SCSO at (916) Myra Steward: 916-359-2302 or e-mail: [email protected] Gott in seinen Reichen), Jesu, Joy genius. Both video podcasts are 536-9065 [email protected] Margaret Pollan: 916-704-8611 or e-mail: [email protected] of Man’s Desiring, and a unique currently accessible via the SCSO or visit sacramentochoral.com .