Girls softball ready to launch its 40th year See page 7

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Pet psychic tries to ease tensions between species See pages 16–17

Scouts in service

Local Boy and Girl Scouts have been making good on their pledges of community service. Above, Kimi Nakamura, far right, a Senior Girl Scout from Land Park’s Troop 569, helps Brownie Emily tie-off a blanket for Project Linus, a non-profit that organization that delivers blankets to children in need in hospitals, foster care, or who are homeless or going through traumatic experiences. That’s Cadet Scout Kayla Arakaki at work on the left. For more on this troop-wide, all-ages project, see page 10. (Inset) Meanwhile, at Greenhaven Lutheran Church, Boy Scouts from Troop 118 pitched in to help Ryan Parker, far right, finish his Eagle Scout project, restoring an old playground area on the church property. For more on his project, see page 6. St. Francis play photos News Land Park delves into horrors Crowd triples from inaugural event of the Holocaust Local artists showcase their work at Curtis Park See page 3 By Elizabeth Valente The Land Park News “There’s always room for art, I ore than 1,000 people – triple the number from last year -- spent don’t care what the Renaissance for Ma pre-fall day outdoors, brows- economy is doing.” ing local art and meeting local artists at the second annual Curtis Art Festival in Cur- Chuck Boerner life-long learners tis Park. Curtis Art Fest attendee See page 7 “This year a lot of people came out in huge numbers,” said George Hanson, exec- to some of these great pieces,” Culjis said. utive assistant from the Sierra Curtis Neigh- “My artwork consists of vintage photo- borhood Association, “so this thing is just graphs of ordinary people and I tie them in going to continue to grow.” with other found objects to create a story.” The Saturday, Sept. 20, event had more For Curtis Park artist Doris Brown, it was than 60 artists showcasing their creations. a networking opportunity. Community For Lisa Culjis from South Land Park, this “I participated last year and absolute-

event was an opportunity to showoff her ly loved it,” Brown said. “It’s so casual and Valente Elizabeth Photo by Calendar “vernacular collage.” low key -- a lot of people I see in the park Fest-goers had more than 60 local artists’ works to browse pages 18–19 “I thought it would be a great opportu- among the trees in Curtis Park. More than 1,000 people, includ- nity to clean out my studio and give a home See Curtis, page 22 ing Chuck and Nadine Boerner, took advantage of the day.  October 9, 2008 Land Park News

The Land Parknews Inside and Outside Land Park E-mail stories & photos to: [email protected] Vol. XVI • No. 19 Medicare 101 www.valcomnews.com 2709 Riverside Blvd. earlier for breast cancer and were only four homes in the Sacramento, Speakers Walt Shaffer and cervical cancer. Women ages entire United States dedi- Land Park News is published on the second and fourth Thursdays CA 95818 Roy Chao present information 50 and older continue to be cated to providing for the of the month and delivered by mail and home delivery in the area for those new to Medicare, diagnosed with breast can- very unique needs of over bounded by Broadway to the north, Interstate 5 on the west, Florin t: (916) 429-9901 Road on the south and Freeport Boulevard/21st Street on the east. f: (916) 429-9906 or those already in the sys- cer and cervical cancer at lat- 500,000 prostituted chil- tem who have questions, from er stages. dren.” General Manager...... George Macko 10 to 11 a.m. in English, and Speaker Jane Tunay, health Those interested in hear- Assistant General Manager...... Kathleen Egan Editor...... Colleen Truelsen from 11 a.m. to noon in Chi- educator for the cancer detec- ing more about Williamson’s Production Manager...... John Ochoa nese, on Thursday, Oct. 23, at tion program, presents a fo- plan are welcome to attend. Graphic Artist...... Ryan Vuong the Asian Community Center. rum of information on cancer Advertising Executives...... Patty Colmer Be armed with the knowl- anatomy, symptoms, risk fac- For reservations or more infor- Linda Pohl, Marc Harris Desiléts, Melissa Andrews edge you need during Medi- tors, prevention, screening, mation, contact Colleen Tru- Distribution/Subscriptions...... George Macko care’s 2009 open enrollment, and more. elsen at 429-9901 or e-mail col- $30 a year subscription which begins on Saturday, The free seminar takes place [email protected]. Nov. 15. from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tues- The Asian Community Cen- day, Oct. 28, at the Asian Election attire notice ter is at 7375 Park City Drive, Community Center, 7375 Sacramento County Elec- in the Pocket. Park City Drive, in the Pocket. tions says that their phone bank has been busy field- For registration and informa- For registration and informa- ing questions from voters tion, contact Lucy Chao at 393- tion, contact Lucy Chao at 393- on what they can and can- 9026 x 222 or e-mail: lsc@acc- 9026 x 222 or e-mail: lsc@acc- not wear when voting at the sv.org. sv.org. polls. In California, state Elec- Women’s cancer info Hear about ‘Courage House’ tion Law is quite clear on The call is out for women Jenny Williamson, a Sac- what is allowed at polling to be screened regularly and ramento businesswoman places on Election Day, ac- who hopes to build a Cour- cording to Registrar of Vot- age House for girls rescued ers Jill LaVine. from trafficking, will be the “No buttons, badges or guest speaker at 12:15 p.m., shirts promoting candidates Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the So- or propositions is allowed roptimist International of within 100 feet of the polling Sacramento South’s regu- place,” said LaVine. lar meeting at Aviator’s Res- LaVine also said that any- taurant at the Executive Air- one electioneering with- port. in 100 feet of any entrance Williamson’s Courage to a polling place is guilty of House would be a spin-off a misdemeanor. “On Elec- of her Christian-based non- tion Day we actively enforce profit group, Courage To this at every polling place in Be You, and would provide Sacramento County. We will permanent housing, school, ask the voter to remove their food, clothing, counseling campaign button or cov- and other essentials to the er their shirts with a jacket former prostitutes. while voting,” says LaVine “It is appalling that no To get information about one is providing these chil- the upcoming election, as dren a home and the services well as details on registering they need,” Williamson says. “I was appalled that there See more Inside, page 7 Land Park News October 9, 2008 

Sacramento Public Library proudly hosts the West Coast launch of an exciting, interactive exhibition celebrating 20 extraordinary African American women who fought for freedom and changed the course of history. Central Library 828 I Street, Sacramento October 25, 2008 – January 4, 2009

Essay ContEst for 4th – 8th gradE studEnts. Who is your favorite freedom’s sister and Why? 1st place: $5,000 u.s. savings Bond 2nd place: $2,500 u.s. savings Bond 3rd place: $1,000 u.s. savings Bond 1st, 2nd & 3rd runners-up: one (1) $500 u.s. savings Bond each ContEst oPEn: oCtoBEr 25, 2008 - noVEMBEr 20, 2008 Contest information, exhibit hours and details: www.saclibrary.org or (916) 264-2920

Freedom’s Sisters is an exhibition created by Cincinnati Museum Center, organized for travel by Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services, and made possible by a grant from the Ford Motor Company Fund.

Sacramento Smithsonian Public Library Institution Ford Motor Company Fund Photo by Mark Coverdale Photo by Holocaust horrors St. Francis High School student, Free Birthday from left, Dylana Jones, senior, Laura Holland, senior, and Kat Perakis, junior, rehearse a scene from ‘Playing for Time,’ playwright Arthur Miller’s intense Holocaust entree! play that tells the story of Fania Fenelon, a Jewish cabaret singer during the time of the Nazi inva- sion. Fenelon was shipped to the Auschwitz death camp, where she and several other female inmates were ordered to form a prisoners’ orchestra to perform for those herded into the gas chambers -- a ‘humane’ means of easing the condemned into the next world. There will be five 7:30 p.m. shows on Friday and Sat- urday, Oct. 10 and 11; Thursday and Friday, Oct. 16 and 17; and Saturday, Oct. 18. A Saturday matinee will be at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Tickets are $10 adult, $5 student. Not recommended for young children. Reserved seat tickets are available for purchase online at www.ticketguys.com/ stfrancis/ or at the St. Francis Theatre Box Office. For more If you were born in the month of September or OctOber bring your birthday information call 452-3461. party of two or more persons to Fat City Bar & Cafe. Buy one entree and get a second entree(of equal or lesser value) FREE! Not only that, the birthday person also gets a complimentary slice of our famous banana cream pie. Just bring in valid proof of Correction your birthday, then you can have your pie and eat it too! Maximum value $18.00.

he Sept. 25 issue of the Land Park News incor- rectly stated that the T Introducing “Taste of Land Park” fund- raiser y the Land Park Commu- our new nity Association that took place menu! Sunday, Sept. 21, was free for attendees. There was a $30 day-of and $25 advance ticket charge to attend the event. 1001 Front Street Old Sacramento 916.446.6768 www.fatsrestaurants.com Not valid with any other offers, expires October 31st. Tax & gratuity not included.  October 9, 2008 Land Park News

Keeping up with Land Park ‘Healthy Aging’ offers free screenings in a festive setting

ealthy Aging Sum- ghoulish goodies at the Sacra- Nugget Market’s Nutrition Zone . mit, part of Bination- mento Zoo on Halloween night. … Visit the U.C. Davis Children’s Hal Health Week, takes Kids ages 2 and under are free. Hospital main stage for entertain- place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., For more information, please call ment and music. Sunday, Oct. 12, at Southside 808-5888 or visit www.saczoo.com. Rob Fong A child ID kit will be provid- Park, 2115 6th St. District 4 news ed the first 500 children through The day features music, enter- Celebrating our children the gates. tainment, community resourc- Celebrate children from 10 a.m. es, and free health screenings for to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Fai- Broadway Partnership clean-up osteoporosis, blood pressure, rytale Town with First 5 Sacramento. crew stroke risk, diabetes, body fat, Families with children ages 0 Family Halloween at the Y. From The Capitol Family Fun Day, Notice the Broadway area a lit- nutrition, fitness and more. to 5 will be allowed free admis- 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. tle cleaner?! The summit is sponsored sion into Fairytale Town. Vis- everyone can enjoy the thrill of 26, helps kids trick or treat their If you have visited the Broad- by myself, Consulate of Mexi- itors include: Clifford the Big a haunted house, visit carnival way to a healthy lifestyle. way area lately, you probably co General Alejandra Bologna, Red Dog, the Berenstain Bears, booths, get their face painted, and Wear your Halloween costume have noticed how much cleaner California State Senator Darrell the Tooth Fairy, and other story participate in a pumpkin contest and visit our Trick or Treat safe- and improved the street looks. Steinberg, and California Assem- book characters. Free snacks and or costume contest. ty booth for a prize. … Meet doc- The positive changes happening bly Member Dave Jones. refreshments! For more information please tors, nurses and specialists from the in that area are thanks to the Great- For more information about call 452-9622. UC Davis Children’s Hospital. … er Broadway Partnership’s contri- Boo at the zoo this event please visit www.First- Ride your bike and get a free safe- bution to making Sacramento the From 4:30 to 8 p.m, Friday, 5Sacramento.net. Capitol Family Fun Day ty check from an REI bicycle me- most livable city in the world. We Oct. 31, kids can trick-or-treat Join us for a fun and free event chanic. … Join Radio Disney for would like to thank and acknowl- safely and enjoy spooky enter- Halloween at the YMCA to promote safe and healthy chil- warm-up exercises, fun and music. edge the Greater Broadway Part- tainment, creepy creature en- The Sacramento Area YMCA dren and families. … Talk to a nutrition expert in the nership and the Crossroads clean- counters, fun crafts and tons of located at 2021 W St., presents up crew, who has dedicated two hours a day, five days a week to help beautify the Broadway area. We appreciate their time and effort with this project.

“Tip of the Month” Our office wants to wish the public a happy and safe Halloween. The following are a few of the safety tips found on our website: • Costume safety: If you are wear- ing a mask, make sure your child can see out of it. Better yet, con- sider wearing make-up instead. Have your children wear a costume they can walk in without tripping. • Trick-or-treating safety: Go in groups led by a responsible adult. Carry a flashlight and a cell phone. Never enter a stranger’s home and only trick or treat at houses with outdoor lights on. And stick to known neighborhoods. • Street smarts: Stick to well-lit ar- eas. Watch for cars and other haz- ards. Cross streets at the corners.

For the full brochure visit www. cityofsacramento.org click on Council District 4’s webpage. Land Park News October 9, 2008 

The Renaissance Society Keeping minds active By Steffi Broski The Land Park News ing personal history -- and much more. ach Friday, when “Each seminar has a co- most Sacramento ordinator,” according to E State students have Nancy Westerberg, semi- left their hectic campus life nar chair. “We have only one behind to start the weekend, pro, a retired professor, all a well-relaxed and hugely the other seminars are orga- motivated group enters the nized and led by non-pro- university grounds. fessionals. But they have the Since 1986, the Renais- best audience they can have: sance Society has met at the kind and interested.” Sacramento State Universi- After the seminars, there ty on Fridays to attend self- are forums. organized seminars, listen to “We invite guest speak- guest speakers and engage in ers,” says German, “they discussions. usually speak for 35 min- “As you get older, you utes and then we can ask generally stop doings certain questions for the rest of the things. The Renaissance So- hour.” ciety keeps your mind active German’s wife, Phoebe, and it’s a great way to meet joined the group in 1991. new people,” says Art Ger- This semester, she signed up man, a long-time area jour- for the seminar “Poetry of Courtesy photo Renaissance Society members at Sacramento State University meet Fridays for guest speakers, forums, and intellectual exchange. nalist and publicity coordi- the 20th Century.” nator for the organization. “I am really looking for- The Renaissance Society, ward to it,” says Phoebe now with nearly 900 mem- German. “The seminars are Members are immense- joined the group 17 years “We are a very vital bers, is a widely popular very well picked up and are ly grateful for the free space ago. There are many Renais- group.” group among retirees. Still, very interesting.” the university generous- sance Societies in the United there are no age restrictions In addition to on-campus ly provides for the organiza- States and Fulton explains The Renaissance Society -- and with just a $60 mem- activities, several seminars tion. For an additional $5, that learning in retirement meets every Friday on cam- bership fee for a year, the are held off-campus dur- members can also receive a is a growth industry all over pus at various locations. Call seminars and forums offer ing the week and special in- library card and are free to the planet. He enjoys his the office at 278-7834 Mon- an inexpensive learning op- terest groups meet off-cam- use all available material. A membership thoroughly. day-Friday from 9 a.m. to portunity. pus to paint, discuss or play parking pass gives people a “You never find anyone talk 12 p.m. or check out http:// “We have members in bridge. chance to park their car on about their aches and things www.csus.edu/ORG/REN- their late 50s, but also a At the so-called Rendez- campus. here,” says Fulton. “Nobody SOC/ for more information. member that is 100 years vous, present and future “If you call our office, wants to talk about that. We The next Rendezvous will be old. We have a great cross- members get information they are happy to talk to you want to talk about issues and on Jan. 30, sessions will start section of ages,” says the about upcoming sessions about alternatives. You can discuss topics. on Feb. 6. group’s President Harriette and a chance to sign up. take the bus and even the Work. This fall, sessions started on Hornet bus to get on and Members pick and choose Sept. 5. around campus,” says Work. their activities and events. “Some on-campus or off- Doug Fulton, past pres- From 10 to 11:30 a.m. dif- campus groups might still ident and now head of the ferent groups meet to watch have some room this semes- scholarship committee, slides of their vacations ter. If you are interested, or outstanding film docu- you want to call our office mentaries. These so-called and ask them,” says Wester- Cracker Barrel groups are berg. then followed by mini-sem- Work points out that there inars, which are put on by is no education requirement a member with a special in- to join. terest. After lunch the on- “We have medical doctors, average 17 different semi- lawyers and even a judge in nars start and are filled with the organization, but also presentations by the semi- people that have never been nar participants. Topics vary on a campus before. It really from reading to art to writ- doesn’t matter,” says Work.  October 9, 2008 Land Park News

Teen organizes grounds restoration Greenhaven church benefits from Eagle Scout project

yan Parker, 15, from Boy Scout Troop 118 took on a project to earn his Eagle Scout R rank that gave useless church grounds a new, park-like setting. Parker and his band of volunteers, which includ- ed Troop 118, church members, and friends and family, restored the area where an old playground used to be at Greenhaven Lutheran Church, 475 Florin Road. The project involved scraping the rocks off, ro- totilling the ground, spreading topsoil, and laying sod down. A cement slab was made for the picnic table. The table, benches and two other benches were painted. This was a leadership project that involved plan- ning, designing, fundraising, and leading volun- teers to complete the project. It was, all agreed, a job will done. Parker thanked members of Greenhaven Luther- an Church, Santino Viramontes of Ai Construc- tion, Utterback Sod Farm, and Troop 118 for en- suring the project’s success.

Ryan Parker and volunteers recently completed Ryan’s Eagle Scout project at Greenhaven Lutheran Church. They are, top photo from left, Jesse Michehl, Rafael Vega, Trisdon Rendon, Adam Santucci, Josh Helmich, Jordan Eldridge, Jack Helmich, group leader Parker, and Nico Buringrud.

Photos by Linda Pohl Land Park News October 9, 2008 

All southern girls welcome Pocket Girls Softball to begin 40th season

ocket Girls Softball will begin early registration Pfor its 40th season from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednes- day, Nov. 5, at Caroline Wen- zel Elementary School and again from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Belle Cooledge Library. The season begins in ear- ly spring with opening ceremo- nies and closes in early sum- mer with championship games and a party for the all of the league’s families. Pocket Girls Softball began in the spring of 1969 when a group of concerned and dedi- cated parents organized a local girls’ softball league known as Pocket Bobby Sox. During that first year there were three teams of mixed ages that played a short season at Bear Flag Elementary School. Since those early days, Pock- et Girls Softball has grown tre-

mendously. This spring the Courtesy photo league included 18 teams with Season memories: 12-year-old Christine Chalmers gets an out during Pocket Girls Softball action. girls ranging from 41/2 to 17 years old. The league also in- to teach girls the game, hone Most games are played on ifornia Girls’ Softball Associ- mento River to the west and cludes All-Star teams and Win- their skills and to be a place of one of three diamonds on their ation and accepts girls from the Sacramento County border ter Ball teams that compete re- camaraderie and fun. Every girl home field, located at Caroline southern Sacramento. Their to the south. gionally. plays and Pocket Girls Softball Wenzel Elementary School. region includes all areas Pocket Girls Softball, a rec- welcomes all girls, regardless of Pocket Girls Softball is a bounded by Broadway to the For more information, visit reational league, is designed playing skill. member of the Northern Cal- North, 99 to the east, Sacra- www.pocketgirlssoftball.com Inside and Outside Land Park

Continued from page 2 to vote and applying for a Vote-by-Mail bal- students with hands-on environmental lot, visit our web site at www.saccounty.net/ learning. elections or call 875-6451. Volunteers will be on site during drop off hours to collect and organize donat- Turn e-waste into art lessons ed items. Leonardo da Vinci School will be ac- This award-winning environmental event is cepting e-waste as a fund-raiser for its in its third year. To date, more than $20,000 special needs programs on Saturday and has been raised, collecting more than 350,000 Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26. pounds of electronic waste. Parents and community members are Leonardo da Vinci’s E-waste Recycling encouraged to drop off old comput- Project was awarded the Governor’s En- ers and monitors, TV’s, VCR’s, print- vironmental and Economic Partnership ers, cell phones, and ink cartridges at Award in 2007. The students received 4701 Joaquin Way, (near Freeport and hands-on experience in environmental Stacia Way) between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. stewardship, and helped raise funds for each day. important programs. Proceeds will be used to benefit the Very Special Arts program, classroom For more information or to volunteer, contact Da- field trips, school gardens, and to help vid Komar at 277-6496 x 21.  October 9, 2008 Land Park News From taunts to a crown: Local woman walking proud

Story and photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

fter one summer vacation, 12-year-old Billie Jean Morison greeted Phoenix A (Ariz.) school chums from an unexpect- ed height. “I kept going back a little taller than my friends every fall,” she recalls. Adding 5 inches to her 6 feet, 3 inches, the Miss Tall International With 6 foot-plus dad and siblings, her length tiara ‘makes me want to stand up taller,’ says pageant winner Billie was no shock at home. But at school, she was a Jean Morison. curiosity. “Kids called me Big Bird, after the Sesame Her own Sacramento Tall Club meets Street character,” the Pocket resident continues. regularly and causes much nightclub “When my normal-sized girlfriend and I walked neck craning. Says Morison: “People ask by, people called us Mutt and Jeff or ‘the long if we’re basketball players or if we’re to- and the short of it.’ gether for a family reunion…” “It hurt most that I couldn’t date at high Indeed, 30 years back, her first vis- school. I felt flawed in some way. I had to go to it to a San Diego singles-only tall club men’s stores for Levis. Shoe manufacturers didn’t “felt like I was walking into a room full make cute shoes for feet beyond size 9. I was size of family,” she smiles. “Members there 11.” looked out for each other. If one girl She reached her full height at 17 years. Morison found 35-inch inseam jeans at J.C. Pen- grimaces at teenage memories. ney – or a cute pair of size-12 shoes “Even if I’d been asked, there wasn’t a at K-Mart – we’d all head to the same dress long enough for my high school prom. store.” Long and short of it. Encountering Billie Jean Morison (left), Carmichael siblings Emily, Natalie Shopping was the worst punishment I could The chance to meet big men was an- and Ryan York branch out for ways to dwarf their Amazonian friend. imagine.” other membership bonus; tall clubs Now a medical social worker in Carmichael, also have conventions attended by po- the tall girl mastered clinical cool young. When a tential dates from all over the world. Now working for RX Staffing pint-size male shopkeeper called the teenager “ab- Now working for RX Staffing Homecare, she Homecare, she reckons youthful normal,” she calmly replied: “At home, I’m not.” reckons youthful pain of an unjolly green giant- pain of an unjolly green Thanks to membership in a burgeoning world- ess helped build empathy for clients marginal- giantess helped build empathy wide number of “Tall” clubs, Morison now of- ized by disease or circumstance. for clients marginalized by ten finds herself normal as the next woman. Espe- “My height taught me how it feels to be dif- cially when the next woman is as tall or taller than ferent; to be discriminated against. People al- disease or circumstance. herself. ways stared at me, made comments and giggled. Recently crowned Miss Tall International, she My clients often hear unkind words about them- strolled the Long Beach tall convention catwalk in selves.” “If it happens, I don’t notice any more,” she shrugs. heels and a tiara that boosted her height to near- Tall Clubs International’s Sacramento affiliate “There’s nothing I can do to change my height and ly 7 feet. endows educational scholarships for high-reach- sometimes, being noticed is a good thing.” “I had to stand taller to stop my crown fall- ing high school seniors. Marfan Syndrome, a ing off,” she says. “At over 50 years old, I’ll nev- connective tissue disease associated with unusu- To join the Sacramento Tall Club, you must be 21 or er think of myself as a beauty queen. I don’t have al height, is another cause supported by these older. Women must be at least 5 foot, 10 inches; men many evening clothes. What I wear has to be cus- clubs. 6 feet, 2 inches or more. Learn more at www.sacra- tom-made. I am more an ambassador for “verti- Does this 6 foot, 3 inch pageant queen still endure mentotallclub.org or Tall Clubs International at cally gifted” clubs all over America.” long looks? www.tall.org. Hart Center flu clinic on Oct. 21

Sacramento County Se- nior and High-Risk Flu AClinic takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Ethel MacLeod Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St. Influenza can be a serious ill- ness, especially for senior adults 60 years of age and older and chronically ill individuals. There will be a $10 charge and shots will be given to individuals 50 years and older, healthcare work- ers, pregnant women, persons who are chronically ill, caregivers or household contacts of high- risk individuals, and children 6 months to 18 years of age.

For more information, phone 875-7053. Land Park News October 9, 2008 

Silver streak Long-time lovebirds tackle half-marathon

By Kelly Green which took place Oct. 5 in Wil- Special to the Land Park News liam Land Park. The couple cites the training program as the most ccording to tradition, sil- unique gift they have ever given ver is the standard gift to one another. Acelebrate a 25th wedding anniversary. But, it was cowbells She’s a diabetic instead for Arden-area residents, Kori, who walked the race, ad- Kori and Shawn Moore, who mits to struggling with incorpo- celebrated 25 years of marriage rating regular exercise into her with the gift of health and fitness daily routine. That changed ear- by competing in this October’s lier this year, when Kori decided CoreLogic Sacramento Cow- it was time to get fit. town half-marathon race. “I had reached that crossroad In August, Kori and Shawn, where you either decide you’re both new to long-distance run- going to get healthy or not,” ning and walking, embarked said Kori. “I am 46, and Shawn upon an eight-week training will be 46 in October, our oldest program offered by Fleet Feet daughter is engaged to be married Sports, designed specifically for in June 2009, and at some point, runners and walkers of various God willing, grand children will backgrounds and skill levels who be a blessed part of our lives, and I want to compete in the Cow- want to be around to enjoy it.” town half marathon. A diabetic, Kori carries a blood Program participants received glucose monitor while she walks, personal coaching to prepare Cooking up them for the 13.1 mile-long race, See Marathon, page 15 good times

Cook Realty rolled out the social carpet for its 30th annual Summer Party, held in the courtyard of the company’s mansion estate on Freeport Boulevard. Food, flowers and fun for employees, their families, and their extended family of clients create this annual ‘thank you’ from the Cook family. That’s Cook Realtor Mary Richardson among those taking part in fabulous weather and fabulous food. This year’s annual Cook Realty golf tournament was again held in William Land Park, where fun – not stress – was the goal and proceeds go to local charities. This year’s tourney raised more than $22,000. Among the golfers were Frank Cook, left, and Ed Daniels. Cook Realty is located at 4305 Freeport Blvd., phone 451-6702. Photos by Linda Pohl Photos by 10 October 9, 2008 Land Park News Project Linus Girl Scout ‘blanketeers’ ensure security for traumatized kids

By the Land Park News “Kids under

roject Linus “blanke- stress need teer” Cherry Hicks security. They P looked out over the more than 170 Girl Scouts need something preparing to make fleece blankets that someday will no one can take mean security and com- away from them.” fort to an injured, home- Cherry Hicks less or otherwise trauma- tized child. Project Linus volunteer “It’s so important for kids,” Hicks said, explain- ing that Project Linus trunks of police cars, are blankets – made by local available at local hospitals,

Land Park News photo News Land Park volunteers called “blanke- or anywhere they are need- ‘Blanketeers’ from Troop 569 are, from left, Jennifer Jamilosa, Amanda Ong, Taylor Goto and Janna Shimizu. teers” – are carried in the ed in case of emergency. “Blankets are so impor- tant for kids,” she said. “Kids under stress need se- curity. They need some- thing no one can take away from them.” Girl Scouts in Land Park Troop 569, supported by the Sacramento Buddhist Church, took up blanket- making for Project Linus this year – a big, a troop- wide effort that involved every girl from Daisies, to Brownies, to Cadets to Se- niors. On Friday night, Sept. 26, the girls gathered at the church to finish tying off their contributions to those in need. They broke up into orga- nized work parties, gather- ing around 10 tables labeled, appropriately, Team Snoopy, Team Charlie Brown, Team Woodstock, and so on though the comic strip’s familiar char- acters. Hicks said that Charles Shultz, the creator of Char- lie Brown – and the Linus character who epitomizes and child’s link to his secu- rity blanket – knew about and approved of Project Linus before his death. Over three days of work parties had preceded the fi- nal event, the older scouts taking the lead to cut the fleece into uniform sizes and cut the fringe borders. The evening’s troop-wide event would see the older scouts instruct the younger girls in tying-off the fringe to prevent fraying. “In the 13 years that Project Linus has been around,” the Scouts re- ported, “they have deliv- ered 2.5 million blankets. At the end of tonight’s event, Troop 569 is happy to present over 200 dou- ble-sided fleece blankets to Project Linus.” And Cherry Hicks was happy to proclaim them all as official “blanketeers.” Land Park News October 9, 2008 11

She answers more questions… Should I sneak out on my husband – or confess what I’ve done?

ince my May column of the symptom, and the ailment also have sleep apnea and “Readers ask and she an- flares up more severe later. need to wear a oxygen mask Sswers” was published, while sleeping. I do have a more questions poured in by e- Q: Our whole office is real- hard time getting a good mails, letters and during massage Mamie Woo ly having bad allergies this night’s sleep. How do I solve sessions. I am sure many readers healthy living - the chinese way summer. We’re all on some my problem? may have similar questions, so I kind of medicine, but we saw answer some of them here. your column in the newspa- A: It seems like you have Lung Bear in mind, when I talk per and were wondering if and Kidney energy deficiency. about any organ, if I use small there are Chinese herbs that Nutritional meals are the base letter, as in “kidney” ---- it suggestion? Why is it so bad cold food and drinks, no swim- help with seasonal allergies. of good health. Eat more pro- means the physical kidney, but for some kids, but not others? ming, dress warm top to toes tein, foods that build blood, when I write “Kidney” in capi- during menstruation, and eat A: When the seasons change - dark green vegetable, season- tal letter it means kidney ener- A. He has too much heat in- more warm-cooked food. - since weather and tempera- al fruits, walnut and seeds. Use gy in Chinese medicine. An or- side the Stomach and Liver. He Meanwhile, taking Chi- ture are around you constantly -- Chinese herb like 10 combina- gan’s energy is much different must have consumed too many nese herbs builds blood, eas- your body cannot adjust to such tion herbs, Imperial Tonic or than its physical function. stimulant foods like coffee, al- es infection would help. Af- changes quickly if you have a Kidney Qi Enhancer. cohol, hot and spicy foods, ter menstruation, take blood low immune system of the body. Q: My husband refuses to chocolate, sugar, deep fried or building food and herbs. My best suggestion is to perk up Mamie Woo trained at Chi- let me try Chinese medicine. charcoal-cooked food, etc. My your own immune system by en- na’s Guangzhou College of Tra- Should I sneak out and do it suggestion will be cool and Q: If Chinese medicine is so hancing Spleen and Kidney func- ditional Chinese Medicine. She anyway? clean the body by detoxification great, why don’t real doctors tions to protect yourself. is a Tai Chi instructor, Chinese and eliminate the above foods. use it? herbalist and certified massage A. It is your call. If I were you, For faster effect, take Chinese Q: I have sinus problem- therapist. Contact her at 616- I would do anything to help herbs that detox the body. A. Doctors receive extra bonus- sometimes hard to breath es- 1688; website: www.mamiechi- myself. At least try it for a peri- es from pharmaceutical com- pecially in the night time. I neseherb.com. od of time – say three months. Q: My daughter is 14 and panies when prescribing their One of my clients, Marylynn, suffers terribly from men- products. When patients use al- was in your situation. She used strual cramps. I feel so sor- ternative medicines and servic- her own allowance to purchase ry for her, but other than a es, their business goes under. the herb she needed. In three hot pad and Tylenol, noth- Believe it or not, alternative months’ time, her husband no- ing seems to help much. I’m medicine is getting stronger ticed the changes in her -- hap- willing to try Chinese herbs, than ever. More and more peo- pier and radiant with a healthy if there are any to help this ple are willing to use their own complexion. She confessed, money to take care of their and the husband has never A: There are many reasons for health, rather than ruining stopped her since, in fact, he menstrual cramps – blood and their health if it depends on in- came, too, for herbs. Qi stagnation, coldness in the surance reimbursement. abdominal area, and endo- They also realize the side ef- Q: My son is breaking out metriosis. Since your daugh- fects of western medicine, with acne and nothing seems ter feels good with a hot pad, I which does not cure the cause to stop it. Do you have any suggest she should eliminate all of the ailment, just covers up 12 October 9, 2008 Land Park News

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Keep planting until the freeze Lots of action taking place in Sacramento’s October gardens

ctober is a change- able month with Sacramento Garden Notes Oweather cooling and By robert Hamm days getting shorter through- out the month. Many plants experience a rush of growth and rebloom, while others Dutch iris, grape hyacinth, levels. Moving them direct- get ready to go dormant for ipheon, cyclamen forms and ly indoors from bright out- winter. some of the narcissus, such as door light can cause excessive Fall planting is in full swing paper whites. leaf drop. and can continue as long as the ground isn’t frozen. Even Dormant does not equal dry About de-bugging plants that seem dormant will Although some plants may Also before you bring benefit from getting into the be going dormant later this plants indoors for the winter, ground where root growth month, that does not mean it is recommended you go can continue through the you can let them dry out. over them carefully to check winter. Too many people tend to ig- for bugs. Flushing the pots Remember to water newly nore the garden in fall and with a good dose of water planted material well. early winter, letting things can help chase out bugs hid- dry out. The result is they ing in the soil. Oenethera missouiensis, above, is a sun- To chill or not to chill lose plants and then when Another precaution to keep loving, drought and deer resistant plant with Fall-planted, spring-bloom- they don’t return in the from bringing pests indoors large yellow blooms. It will sprawl to about 3 ing bulbs can be planted now. spring, blame the winter rath- can be setting the pots in a feet across. Although it is often recom- er than their own neglect. tray with bug bait for sever- mended you chill them be- Regardless of the season, al days before bringing them While most don’t realize it, there are two dif- fore planting, the only ones unless we are getting regular in. Bugs are much harder to ferent groups of Red Hot Pokers, the smaller that actually need this are tu- amounts of rain that keep the deal with once they get in- summer bloomers that grow 18 to 30 inches lips and hybrid hyacinths. All ground damp, you will have doors than they are before (some of which may go winter dormant), and other bulbs can go straight to water. Admittedly not as they come inside. the larger ( 3 to 4 feet foliage, with blooms into the ground. often in cooler weather, but While fall planting is in full spikes above that), evergreen winter bloom- Even with tulips and hya- this is one chore that doesn’t swing, many of the mass mer- ers that bloom from late fall through spring, cinth, I have had good results go away with the end of sum- chant retailers start selling especially in milder winters. skipping cooling and putting mer. off nursery stock at clearance Both forms are sun-loving, drought resistant them directly in the ground, This is especially true of prices making room for more plants that attract hummingbirds, are gener- although those of you in the potted and container plants, profitable holiday merchan- ally deer resistant and will grow in most soils warmest parts of downtown, which usually dry out fast- dise. If you watch and are a that don’t stand in water in winter. or if you’re trying to force er than ground beds. There little cautious about what you the bulbs into bloom early in is still time to get winter veg- buy (after all, they will also pots, probably should chill gies in the ground and even be selling off leftover tender amed cannas, daylilies, etc., hind The Gifted Gardener them to seed winter growing annu- material, too), you can find unless you just give them me at 18th and J streets, Mid- Some bulbs will start put- als (including California wild- some good deals around this to give them away so you town. ting up foliage almost im- flowers) for late winter and month. don’t have to throw them Vallarta Circle: Sales are mediately and will stay green spring color There is still time to away. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues- through the winter and If you are planning on get winter veggies in the days and Wednesdays; 9 a.m. bloom in spring -- this is nor- bringing in house plants that ground and even to seed Fall benefit plant sales to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 11 mal. The most common of have summered outdoors, winter growing annuals (in- Proceeds from these plant a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays on these fall growers in our area move them into shade first cluding California wild- sales benefit the Breaking weekends there are no down- are watsonia, croscosmia, to adapt them to lower light flowers) for late winter and Barriers and Sunburst pro- town sales. spring color. grams. The former assists This schedule will hold with caring for people liv- through Oct. 26, then sales Trading for plant material ing with catastrophic illness- are appointment-only. If your dividing or re- es, primarily AIDS and breast November special: Last sale moving plants and think cancer. The latter serves chil- of the year, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. you might have something dren with AIDS. All sales daily, Saturday to Tuesday, the plant sales can use, con- will have lots of items at spe- Nov. 1 through 4. tact me. 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By Cynthia Curry ing animal behavior. The be- phone and asked for infor- Special to the Land Park News haviorist helped, but she was mation regarding the pets in expensive. the house in advance so that Now I have two new kit- she can contact them, tele- s an attorney, I have tens that fell into our home pathically, using my bond all of the cynical, an- and they are not integrating with the animals as her con- A alytical feelings that well with the dogs. In des- nection. arise when I even hear the peration, I’ve turned to a I hoped that my dog’s word “psychic” or, worse, dog psychic, or, animal com- problems could be so easily the phrase, “animal commu- municator, if you want to be solved as that of Aja, one of nicator.” politically correct. Argo’s earlier clients. How much more “com- munication” do you need A ‘Google’ away Collar envy Courtesy photos with your pets than “Cook- They aren’t hard to find. I Aja hated wearing her Sacramento pet psychic Mary Argo grew up with animals, then earned a master’s in animal ie?” or “Dinner?” or “Walk?” just “Googled” animal com- harness while going on a intuition, and a doctorate in esoteric philosophy and hermetic science. My dogs immediately and municators in Sacramen- walk with her person. She enthusiastically understand to and there were several. I wouldn’t budge, and, ac- all of these bits of communi- closed my eyes (my own bit cording to Argo, “walkies with the People Who Un- are used to language being cation. of psychic intuition), point- would turn into draggies.” derstand Them.” The book spoken, then they are more What they don’t or won’t ed, and picked Mary Argo, When Argo talked with was about a movie star dog, likely to communicate in that understand is “Don’t bark who practices out of any of- Aja, she discovered that Aja Strongheart, and his train- language. Wild or feral ani- at the kitty!” or “Don’t bite fice in downtown Sacramen- didn’t feel pretty with the er who believed that dogs mals that aren’t around peo- the kitty!” or, even worse to. I called her to set up an harness and it hurt her front could think and hear. ple communicate more in vi- “Stop eating out of the lit- appointment. legs. What Aja really wanted Since then Argo’s had for- sual means. ter box!” After a quick phone call was a beautiful, royal purple mal training in the field, re- I have a black lab/Jack and a discussion of fees, I collar, just like the one her ceiving an undergraduate Her psychic style Russell mix that was a res- made an appointment, and, buddy, Cajan, wore, but with degree in psychology, a mas- At first, when she started cue. He has all of the bad at her request, sent her e- diamonds on it, so she would ter’s degree in medical in- communicating with animals, attributes of each breed, and mail pictures of our animals. be beautiful. tuition, and a doctorate in Argo heard just verbal re- only some of the good. I’ve On the day of my appoint- Argo told this to Aja’s esoteric philosophy and her- sponses, but later, with more taken him to the vet; I’ve ment, I had a headache from owner, and, once she had metic science. experience and training, she even had him seen by an an- rolling my eyes at my cra- her fancy collar, Aja wore the also felt the feelings of the imal behaviorist – which is a zy behavior. Argo conducts collar all the time and be- Owner anxiety animals. vet that specializes in chang- her “consultations” over the haved regally on all of her Other than in sheer des- “Sometime I even get a walks. peration (like me), why do taste in my mouth,” she says. Argo has been an animal people contact an animal “What I hear comes in communicator, professional- communicator? English, but has a universal ly, for 10 years, but she be- They may be looking for translator that lets me under- lieves this is something she’s a lost pet, or their pet may stand.” always been able to do. be ill and they aren’t sure She has a client in Hol- “I was doing it as a kid, what’s wrong. A pet may land who has her communi- and I thought everyone did be misbehaving, or difficult cate with the client’s horses. this,” she said. “I grew up to train. Sometimes people Since they communicate in with a whole household of want to know if it’s time put a language other than Eng- animals. When a dog was their dog down, or as Argo lish; Argo needs more infor- sick, I would tell mom the says it “let the pet go on.” mation to understand the an- dog was sick.” Sometimes people even want imals. Growing up in the Wil- to contact deceased pets. She also believes that an- ton area, Argo had dogs, “When there’s a really imals talk telepathically to cats, horses and cows. Af- good heart connection be- each other. Dogs and cats ter college, while work- tween a pet owner and their talk to each other, amongst ing with a horse trainer, she pet, it’s easy to communicate themselves, using numerous learned of a book on ani- with the pet,” explains Argo. messages, telepathically, and mal communication by J. Al- “People really need to focus then, if necessary, body lan- len Boone, “Kinship with All on issues, because then I can guage. She says that if a dog Life: Simple, Challenging, communicate with the pet in sees another dog on a walk, Real-Life Experiences Show- a positive way.” they will speak to each oth- ing How Animals Commu- Argo believes that if ani- nicate with Each Other and mals are around people and See Pyschic, page 17 Land Park News October 9, 2008 17

Psychic eaten and that “mom” re- Continued from page 16 ally wanted harmony in the house. er telepathically, but if one Eventually, the dogs ignores the warnings, then agreed, but only on the con- body language comes in, dition that they would get such as barring teeth or pull- more peanut butter. (This ing on a leash. was another surprise, because Argo hears pets saying my dogs do love peanut but- things to each other like, ter.) “Oh, you’re ugly. Oh yeah, She then talked with the well you’re stupid.” Just like cats, who told her they want- children. ed Chester to be on a leash when they were around. Talking with the pets They also wanted to know During my consultation, if they were always going to Argo talked to me on the live in this house. (Anoth- telephone while she commu- er surprise, because the cats nicated with my pets. came to the house when my I very carefully controlled daughter moved back home the skepticism in my voice from college. Whether or and tried to do this with not this is a permanent move an open mind. Right out is still up in the air!) She of the gate, she surprised also told me that Jill want- Pet psychic Mary Argo says dogs and cats talk to each other, amongst themselves, using numerous messages, telepathy, and then, if necessary, me. My basset hound, Lacy, ed more pink toys and Jack body language. was asleep on a chair near- thought he was a model. by and Chester, the lab mix After the conversation, I was next to me when the call hung up, wrote a check to began. Argo said, “I hear Argo and put it in the mail. Lacy!” and then she told me what Lacy was saying: After-thoughts Argo: “Hi, hi’ Lacy is Do I believe that she talk- laughing her head off. Lacy ed with my pets? There were is very excited. ‘There’s some pretty convincing mo- nothing wrong with me, I ments and since then, when don’t need a psychiatrist.’ Chester sees one of the cats Lacy is taking over the con- on the other side of the gate, versation. ‘I’m all full of he doesn’t bark, but some- love. Chester won’t mess times even wags his tail. with me; I’ll put him in his The cats and dogs have even place very quickly. Chester kissed each other between says ‘I’ll be quiet and behave the gate bars (I know, ani- myself.’” mals don’t really kiss, but it’s Right at the time Argo a cuter thought than “tast- is telling me this, Lacy was ing.”) jumping off the chair and We still have gates up and running around the family once, when Jack escaped room. This could be a coin- the gate, Chester did at- cidence, I thought. But she tack him, only this time, in- did have the dogs’ person- stead of running away, Jack alities accurately described. latched on to Chester’s back She then told me she was go- and held on for dear life. I ing to talk to the dogs about think this convinced Chester being good around the cats. that leaving the cats alone is She said that both Lacy a good idea more than any- and Chester thought that thing Argo told them, but the cats were vermin and maybe Argo gave Jack the should be chased and killed. idea? Who knows? Argo explained to them that Perhaps another session “mom” didn’t want the cats will tell. 18 October 9, 2008 Land Park News

St. John’s presents concert

There’s always more calendar at t. John’s Lutheran Church premieres Selections from Gershwin and Andrew www.valcomnews.com its concert series and new acoustics in Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera will Sthe renovated church, 7 p.m., Saturday, be performed by soprano Courtney Bowles Oct. 11, as part of Midtown’s Second Satur- and tenor Pedro Betancourt. Oct. 9 managing paperwork, 10:30 a.m. to day Art Walk. noon. Carmichael Park Clubhouse, The eclectic selections include pianist Ste- Tickets, $15, will be available at the door Computer Club meeting 5750 Grant Ave. Reservations rec- Mission Oaks Computer Club meets, 1 to ommended. Information at 888- ven Johnson playing Mozart’s 23rd Piano on a first-come, first-served basis. Preferred 3 p.m., Mission Oaks Community Cen- 334-3490. Concerto with the Festival Orchestra, com- seating is available by pre-purchasing tickets ter, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, for ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– prised of some of Sacramento’s finest string at the church office, 1701 L St., or by phone its 20th anniversary meeting with member presentations and a silent auction. Ques- Cheap cancer cures and orchestral players. at 444-0874. tion and answer session follows the meet- Sacramento Chapter of the Nation- ing. Visitors welcome. For information al Health Federation sponsors a free lecture on “The Science You Nev- call 366-1687 or visit the website: http:// ‘Unity’ harvest festival er Hear About – Cancer Cures Too ct missionoakscomputerclub.org. O . 10 Unity in the CommUnity’s fourth an- ‘Life’ art at Hart ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Cheap To Publicize,” by Dr. Gor- Ethel Hart Center’s multigenera- Geranium Society meets nual CommUnity Harvest Festival, 10 don Ainsleigh, 7 p.m., SMUD tional Day of Art and Socializing, Dispose unwanted goods Carmichael Geranium Society, 10 a.m. a.m. to 4 p.m., 9249 Folsom Blvd ( at Building, 6201 S St. Information at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., welcomes artists Free class about sorting and dispos- to noon, hears Judy Sandkuhle of Sun- LaRiviera Drive). Free, pets welcome. 635-6724. of all ages for a “Rhythm of Life” ing unwanted goods and methods of set Color Nursery in Danville talk Features classic car show, blessing of theme. Artist reception at 1:30 p.m. about growing geraniums commercial- the animals, Taiko drummers, minia- Non-competitive, non-juried show ly and her expansion into growing spe- ture horses, magic, Native American is a free, one-day exhibit of original cialty. Free, open to nonmembers. storytelling, foods, crafts and artisans. Classic car and vendor registrations and art by local artists. No entry fee, no information at www.christunity.com; sales. At the center, 915 27th St. In- formation at 808-5462. Oct. 11 phone 548-8714. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– E-waste fund-raiser ‘Sonshine’ family day ‘Goldilocks’ at SCC Free, electronic-waste collection from Greenhaven Lutheran Church’s Chil- Storytime Theatre of Sacramento 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Mary’s School, in dren’s Sonshine Celebration, 11 a.m. City College presents “Goldilocks the school parking lot, 1352 58th St. to 2 p.m., features a petting zoo, pony and the Three Bears,” adapted and Public may drop off used electronics in- rides, bounce house, carnival games directed by professor Doug Law- cluding computer monitors, televisions, and more. Performance by puppeteer son, 1 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays desktop and notebook PCs, VCRs, and Tony Borders at 2 p.m. Free. At the through Nov. 9. Tickets, $5, chil- more. No household appliance. Pro- church, 475 Florin Road. Information dren 2 and under free. Half-price to- ceeds benefit the school’s sixth grade at 428-8449. day only. In the SCC auditorium, Sly Park Experience. Information from ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Room A-6. Free parking. Informa- Adrienne Chargin, 452-1100 x 26. tion from Lawson at 558-2174. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Election analysis ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Dr. Kimberly Nalder of the Califor- Free day at Fairytale Town nia State University at Sacramento’s Composting class Children up to ages 5 and their fami- Government Department and a fel- Free backyard composting class, 10 lies go free to Fairytale Town in Wil- low with the Institute for the Study a.m., by the Sacramento County liam Land Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., of Politics and Media, speaks on the UC Master Gardeners in conjunc- during First 5 Sacramento’s annual Nov. 4 election, 10 a.m., CSUS Stu- tion with the Department of Waste Children’s Celebration. Food, enter- dent Union Orchard Suite. Spon- Management & Recycling, Fair tainment, exhibits, and information on sored by the Sacramento Branch of Oaks Park, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. low- and no-cost health care. Free Re- the American Association of Univer- Bring a lawn chair. Information at gional Transit bus and light rail pass- sity Women. Information from Lynn 875-6913. es available while they last. Information Wilcox at 278-4542. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– at 876-5865. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Master Gardeners event ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Fair Oaks Horticulture Center gar- dens open for tour with UC Coopera- tive Extension Master Gardeners avail- able to answer your questions, 9 a.m. to noon, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., next to the library. Free. Information at 875-6913. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Family mask-making Crocker Art Museum offers “Make a Day of the Dead” mask, noon to 3 p.m., 216 O St., to prepare for the Hispanic tradition that honors the an- cestors – El Dia de los Muertos. Free with museum admission of $6 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for students. Information at 808-7000 or www.croc- kerartmuseum.org. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Sactown Clown Parade The first ever Sactown Clown Pa- rade begins on 17th Street be- tween N Street and Capitol Av- enue at 4 p.m. with clowns, face painters, jugglers, stilt walkers, marching bands and squeaky nos- es. Parade march begins at 6 p.m. with a march down Capitol Ave- nue to 20th and K street. A fund- raiser for Francis House, WEAVE, Yolo CASA and several more. Do- nations and information through www.sactownclownparade.org. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Canning demonstration University of California Master Gar- deners demonstrate food preservation with an introduction to pressure can- ning, 10 a.m. to noon, Sacramento County Cooperative Extension office, 4145 Branch Center Road. Free. In- formation at 875-6913. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Corrugated chairs on display Sacramento State University’s sec- ond annual Corrugated Chair Show, 6 to 9 p.m., features a collection of chairs made with cardboard. Hosted by American Institute of Architects Central Valley Chapter, 1400 S St. Free. Information at 278-3962. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Land Park News October 9, 2008 19

St. John’s presents concert and spirituals, 12:10 p.m., SCC Music showing it off, 10 a.m. Park across the St. John’s Lutheran Church, premieres Building, Room A27 – 3835 Freeport street from the 10th Street gate and its concert series and new acoustics in the Blvd. Free. Information from director meet at the cemetery entrance. Free. renovated church, 7 p.m., $15. Eclectic Doreen Irwin at 558-2496. Information at 448-0811. selections include pianist Steven Johnson ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– playing Mozart’s 23rd Piano Concer- Edible Crawl for a Cure to with the Festival Orchestra; selections Oct. 16 Crawl for a Cure, a gourmet food and from Gershwin and Andrew Lloyd Web- Voice Masters class pub-crawl through more than a dozen, ber’s “Phantom of the Opera.” Preferred primarily independent Downtown and seating is available by pre-purchasing Sacramento City College Choral’s fall Voice Masters class, 7 p.m., Room A27 Midtown microbreweries, wine bars, tickets at the church office, 1701 L St., restaurants, and coffee houses, rais- or by phone at 444-0874. in the Music building. Solo performanc- es by intermediate and advanced class- es funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foun- es. Open question-and-answer session. dation, noon to 5 p.m. Tickets, $30, Sacramento City College, 3835 Freeport available to those over 21. Information Oct. 12 Blvd. Information at 558-2496. and tickets are available online at www. brownpapertickets.com/event/36900. Olive oil festival ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Columbus Day Olive Oil Festival fea- tures olive oil tastings by some of Oct. 17 to 19 ‘Adopt-a-Plot’ turns 20 Northern California’s premier olive oil Sacramento Historic City Cemetery cel- producers, 2 to 5 p.m., Italian Cultur- Big banjo fest ebrates 20 years of the “Adopt-a-Plot” al Center, 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd. Slide California Banjo Gathering brings program, 10 a.m. In 1988, volunteers and lecture show, 2 p.m., on “Califor- some of the world’s best banjo players were first invited to plant and care for nia Olive Oil: Yesterday, Today and To- to the Doubletree Hotel, 2001 Point neglected cemetery plots. Recognition morrow.” Admission, $20. Informa- West Way. Performances, workshops, of volunteers, tours of the transformed tion by phone at ITALY-00, e-mail, presentations for beginners through grounds. Meet at cemetery’s main gate [email protected]. Website: www.ital- professionals. Information at the web- at Broadway and 10th Street -- park iancenter.net. site: www.thebanjoman.com. across the street from the 10th Street gate. Free. Information at 448-0811.

Oct. 14 Oct. 18 Oct. 18 and 19 College info night Didion Fall Festival College information night with informa- Didion Elementary School’s annual Fall Chinese fellowship, food tion to help students and parents through Festival, noon to 5 p.m., features carni- Chinese Community Church’s 25th the college decision-making process, val games, giant slide, soccer kick, Cali- annual free Fellowship and Food Fes- open to all C.K. McClatchy High School fornia Highway Patrol and Sacramento tival, 11 a.m to 7 p.m. Saturday, noon students and families, 7 p.m., McClatchy Fire Department representatives. Rain or to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the church, 5600 cafeteria, 3066 Freeport Blvd. shine at the school, 6490 Harmon Drive. Gilgunn Way (corner of Gilgunn Way –––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– and Fruitridge Road). Chinese food, games, cultural demonstrations and en- Jazz band in concert SPCA’s annual gala tertainment. Information from Lor- Sacramento City College Communi- Sacramento SPCA’s 22nd annual Reign- rie Kimura, 392-7875 or church office, ty Jazz Band Concert, 12:10 to 1 p.m., ing Cats and Dogs Gala with a Whisker 424-8900. SCC quad. Admission free. Repeats Sat- Wonderland theme features food from urday, Oct. 18, 8 p.m., in Little Theatre 30-plus restaurants, wineries and brew- (Room A6), with a cost of $5 general, $3 eries, live entertainment, and silent and students. Variety of bee-bop, blues, funk, live auctions, 6:30 to 10 p.m., Sacramen- Oct. 19 smooth, and Latin music. Sacramento to Convention Center. Cost, $65 be- fore Oct. 10, $75 after. Information and ‘Organ Spectacular’ City College, 3858 Freeport Blvd. Infor- All Saints Episcopal Church celebrates mation at 558-2515. tickets from Anna Zablah at 383-7387 x 9102 or e-mail [email protected]. the International Year of the Organ ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– with an “Organ Spectacular” featuring the organ, harp, handbells and mez- Oct. 15 Volunteer garden tour zo soprano Jacqueline Masterson, 4 Volunteers who transformed the Sac- p.m., 2076 Sutterville Road, just east SCC fall concert ramento Historic Cemetery from a of Freeport Boulevard. Donation, $10; Sacramento City College Men’s and neglected, overgrown burial ground child care available. Information at Women’s Choral Ensembles pres- into a lush and beautiful garden ceme- 455-0643 or at the website: www.all- ent a fall concert of classics, love songs tery tell how and why they did it while saintssacramento.org. 20 October 9, 2008 Land Park News

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A huge haystack attracts the kids at the second annual Curtis Art Festival.

The show pays off Curtis “The plan was to start the festival and Continued from front page The majority of the artists did very evolve it through community participa- well, with a few artists earning more tion and input,” he continued, “as a rep- don’t know I paint, so it’s nice for than $5,-000. All artists donated a piece resentative event that characterizes the them to come and see this part of me.” of art that will be used at SCNA’s Wine culture and interests of the community.” Tasting and Silent Auction, which ben- Mission accomplished. A bit of nostalgia efits the Sierra 2 Center, Brett Harte Brown’s acrylic paintings grabbed and the McClatchy track team. On to next year… the attention of Pocket couple Nadine (That event happens from 4 to 7 Organizers say next year’s festival will incor- and Chuck Boerner. p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in the Sierra 2 porate more artists, music and attractions. “We used to have these kind of fes- Center’s Curtis Hall.) The SCNA not only manages the day- tivals all the time in Sacramento and I However, the main focus was to cre- to-day operations for the Sierra 2 Center miss it,” said Nadine Boerner. “It’s a ate a community-wide event. for the Arts and Community, but provides nice fall day and what a wonderful way “Festivals always prove to be enter- a foundation, network and voice for neigh- to spend it, with your neighbors, art taining, educational and offer a tru- bors to actively engage in the community.

work and kids frolicking around.” ly communal experience,” said Bruce The organization hosts theater groups, Valente Elizabeth Photos by “There’s always room for art, I don’t Gerth, chair for Curtis Fest. “When dance groups, yoga, language classes and (top photo) Artist Lisa Culjis from South Land Park shows her care what the economy is doing,” looking at the rather bohemic culture quite a few cultural-based tenants. ‘vernacular collage’ at the Curtist Art Fest. (middle photo) George added Chuck Boerner. “People like art of the Curtis Park area, the vision was Hanson, executive assistant from the Sierra Curtis Neighbor- whether they are losing money on the to create a community festival that cel- For more information, see the website: hood Associaiton, and his dog, Roxy, are joined by a friend at the stock market -- it’s a necessity.” ebrated the arts, music and family. www.sierra2.org. art fest. (above) Artist Doris Brown said she returned after she ‘absolutely loved’ last year’s festival. Land Park News October 9, 2008 23

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