Effie Yeaw Hosts Breakfast for Early Birds
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Dancers Boogie Through PLUS: the Weekend at Capital Marvel Universe LIVE! Swing Convention Debuts in Sacramento Super Heroes Will Unite for an Epic Battle to Save the Universe! Page 3 Page 4 Volume 35 • Issue 09 Serving Carmichael and Sacramento County since 1981 February 27, 2015 Neonatal Doctor is Sacramento Community Hero International Airport A Passion for Parrots Named Among Top Five Volunteering Time at Parrot Planet and the Wing Foundation for Customer Service By Shaunna Boyd SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Repeating its success from SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) three previous years, Sacramento - Sara Walter loves parrots, and International Airport has been her passion for these beauti- ranked fourth in North America ful creatures prompted her to for customer service by Airports volunteer her time at Parrot Council International (ACI), the Planet. Established in 2013, international trade association for Page 16 Parrot Planet evolved from a commercial airports. parrot rescue service, the Wing The awards were determined by Foundation (www.thewing- the cumulative results of Airport foundation.org). Dana Strome, Service Quality (ASQ) surveys an ardent parrot lover and par- collected in 2014. ASQ Awards Sac City Rollers rot advocate, is a founder of recognize the best airports based both services. on passenger surveys and are the Coming to Over a period of 20 years, only global survey measuring pas- Strome has rescued and re- sengers’ satisfaction while still Sacramento homed over 800 parrots at her at the gate. All airports use the sole expense, with no re-hom- same questionnaire and follow State ing fees required. Strome saw the same scientifically designed that too often parrots were sold methodology. with little to no regard for either Sacramento International their or their human counter- Airport won fourth place in parts’ compatibility, welfare, or the category of Best Airport by environment. This often con- Region-North America. The tributed to many of the parrots region includes the United States ultimately having to find new and Canada. homes. From this came a call Since their creation in 2006, to action resulting in the advo- the ASQ Awards have become cating of “The Parrot Bill of the world’s leading airport pas- Rights,” exclusion of certain senger satisfaction benchmark, parrots for sale, and the evolu- with more than 280 airports Page 15 tion of a completely new breed participating. of parrot retail venue—Parrot Sacramento International Planet. Airport also took top honors in “The store is amazing and 2012 and 2013. Couch Theater parents always bring their chil- “An award like this is the result The Hunger Games: dren in because it is really like of teamwork,” said John Wheat, Mockingjay a zoo and fun for them to inter- Director of Airports for the act with the parrots and get Sacramento County Department some education from the staff, of Airports. “Airport and airline including me, who volunteers employees, the TSA, vendors, and and I absolutely love it. It is partners are to be congratulated very therapeutic for me to be Maya Spiteri (above) is the niece of Parrot Planet volunteer Sara Walter. for creating a culture of customer there helping and bathing birds Following in her aunt’s footsteps, service.” and giving them attention,” said Walter volunteers at Parrot parrots. There are also par- Maya loves to visit the shop and is a Airports ranking ahead of Walter. Planet about 20 hours a week rots available for adoption that member of the bird club at her High School. Maya is pictured with Ariel Sacramento in the Best Airports Parrot Planet has a cage- on top of working full time are handicapped or damaged the Toucan, who was surrendered by Region-North America cat- free philosophy and allows the because she really feels there in some way due to not being after her loving owner died. Ariel is egory were Indianapolis (first), birds, rescues, and babies raised is a need to help these parrots. cared for and housed prop- very much loved by all customers and staff and is very sweet. Domingo Tampa (second), and Jacksonville in house to be out on manzanita erly. Walter herself recently Page 9 At Parrot Planet, these birds (at left) is a loving Hyacinth Macaw (third). stands where they can socialize are taken in, cared for, housed, rescued an abused Macaw in who was abandoned in an empty For more information on and interact will store visitors. poor health and is slowly nurs- home with a badly broken wing and taken to the vet. Potential that was beyond repair; he is very the ASQ awards, visit the There is a section for the res- adopters are interviewed and ing him back to health with the popular amongst all visitors and ACI website at www.aci. cue birds called Rescue Island have to fill out an adoption help of a wonderful Avian Vet. people often bring him treats. aero/Airport-Service-Quality/ where people specifically look- Hyacinth Macaws are native to contract; often, a home check “We consistently receive, South America. ASQ-Awards/2013-Winners. ing to adopt can visit and get to is conducted to make sure the on average, one bird per week Photo courtesy of Sara Walter The Sacramento County know these birds. new home is suitable for the Continued on page 14 Continued on page 4 Effie Yeaw Hosts Scan our QR Code for a direct link to our online edition! Breakfast for Early Birds Story and photo than their vehicles in parking lots, visitors will by Susan Maxwell Skinner likely see the abodes of wrens, hawks, wood- peckers, and titmice. Higher and harder to spot, CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - There is more to orni- some hummingbirds will have nested by March. PAID thology than binoculars and obliging birds: Add Viewing moms on gossamer nests is made easier PERMIT 350 PERMIT US POSTAGE Carmichael, CA a nature preserve resonant with avian song, throw through on-site viewing scopes. PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED in an expert docent, and garnish with a breakfast A 25-year spring tradition, the $40 ($35 for Change Service Requested fit for a kingfisher. You then have the Effie Yeaw American River Natural History Association Nature Center’s most popular spring event. “Bird or Audubon members) safari is followed on and Breakfast” is served Saturday, March 21st Saturday by a gourmet breakfast. Saturday’s and Sunday, March 22nd at the center’s facility in foray does not accommodate children. Family- Ancil Hoffman Park. Reservations are required; friendly Sunday includes kids for $10. On the two-day fundraiser sells out every year. Sunday, Carmichael Kiwanis will serve pancake Having attended, I guarantee a fun jaunt. a breakfast. Supporters will likely see 40 or more species Silent auctions of bird-related goodies accom- and no bird gets left behind; your Sacramento pany the meal. Proceeds assist the Nature Center. Audubon guide will be as excited by finches as Effie Yeaw staffer Betty Cooper promises, “It’s a by rock-star birds like great blue herons and— rare opportunity to experience animal lifecycles yes, it’s just possible—a bald eagle. This iconic and study the things you often pass by.” raptor has recently been spotted in Gold River, Neither excursion is recommended for very so on our Carmichael Parkway stretch, we can young children. Participants should wear com- baldly dream. fortable shoes and bring binoculars. “Bird and Equally fascinating is watching birds building Breakfast” begins at 8 a.m. on both days. and brooding during their most industrious sea- To reserve your space for the fundraiser, please A male hummingbird rests on an American River Parkway tree cage. son. Because Audubon experts locate nests faster call (916) 489-4918. H www.CarmichaelTimes.com 2 • Carmichael Times February 27, 2015 Raley’s Celebrated 80th Anniversary WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) company-wide commitment to - On February 16th, 1935, the wellness and sustainability Thomas P. Raley opened his of surrounding communities by first store on Main Street in partnering with local farmers Placerville and advertised it to ensure customers can get the as “the nation’s first drive- best, fresh products, and local in market.” So began what food banks through the Food has become known as Raley’s For Families program. Family of Fine Stores, a now- Raley’s is a privately-owned, integral part of many California family-operated supermar- and Northern Nevada ket chain with headquarters in communities. West Sacramento, California. Today, with 128 stores and The company operates 128 approximately 13,000 employ- stores in Northern California ees, customer service remains and Nevada under four ban- a priority, along with providing ners: Raley’s, Bel Air Markets, busy, health-conscious families Nob Hill Foods, and Food with delicious, easy meal ideas Source. Raley’s was founded in at an everyday value. 1935 by Tom Raley and is best “My family and I are proud known for high-quality prod- of how the company has grown ucts, fresh produce, fine meats, over the last eight decades, and and outstanding customer ser- proud that we continue to pro- vice. Raley’s strives to make its vide high-quality, fresh and customers’ lives easier and bet- local products and exceptional ter by delivering a personalized customer service, just like my food shopping experience. For grandfather set out to do in more information, visit www. 1935,” said Mike Teel, Raley’s raleys.com or www.raleyssea- President and CEO. sons.com/newsroom/. Raley’s 80th anniversary Source: Raley’s H Raley’s 80th anniversary coincided with a renewed company-wide commitment to the wellness and sustainability of surrounding communities by partnering with local farmers to ensure customers can get the best, fresh products, and local food banks through the Food For Families program.