Celebrating St.Patrick’s Day

FAMILY FEATURES PLUS: hey came in the 1840s to escape the devastating potato famine. And they stayed to become part of the fabric of America. Today 36.9 million U.S. residents claim Irish ancestry, second only to Thethose who claimIrish German heritage, and more than eight times the In America: population in Ireland, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2009 statistics. End of the Bench: Enduring hardships and privations, the foods these Irish immigrants cooked Tin the new land would have replicated foods that reminded them of home — dishes such as cottage pie and Irish apple cake. Below are recipes for these dishes from Darina Allen’s “Forgotten Skills of Cooking,” (Kyle Books, 2009) now available in the U.S. Allen, considered the Julia Child of Ireland, is on a mission to teach every - Celebratingday home cooks the kind of cooking skills early Irish immigrants would have St. Patrick’s Day Much Ado About Nothing practiced. “There is a real revolution going on about food — a longing, a crav- ing to re-learn life skills like butchery, keeping chickens, growing vegetables and curing meat,” Allen said. The popularity of her Forgotten Skills classes at her renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School in County Cork, Ireland, inspired Allen to write the “Forgotten Skills” cookbook. Allen also has re-issued her “Irish Traditional Cooking” (Kyle Books), just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Page 11 Page 5 The recipes below feature Irish dairy products because dairying has been a part of Ireland for centuries, long before potatoes. “In Ireland we can grow grass like nowhere else in the world,” said Allen with pride. “So we have fantastic butter, lovely cream and, of course, cheese. Butter is the fat of the land. Our animals are grass-fed. Grass-fed gives more flavor and more com - plex nutrients. This is what we are. Dairy products come from this beautiful, lush green grass.” Try the recipes below for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. It’s easy to repli - cate Irish flavors with butter and cheeses made in Ireland and imported to the U.S. under the Kerrygold name. They are widely available at supermarkets and specialty stores throughout the country. And be sure to do as the Irish do: no celebration is complete without a selection of cheeses with good bread and chutney. The cheese board below features Kerrygold Aged Cheddar, Cashel Blue farmhouse cheese, Dubliner and Blarney Castle Irish cheese. For more St. Patrick’s Day recipes, visit www.kerrygoldusa.com.

These recipes are adapted from “Forgotten Skills of Cooking.” Recipe introductions are from Darina Allen. Cottage Pie with Garlic Butter freshly ground pepper, and add butter and chives, “The cheese in this crust and the lump of garlic if using. butter that melts into the center make this into Preheat the oven to 350°F. something very special.” Bring the rest of the stock to a boil and thicken it well with roux. Stir it into beef — it should be Serves 6 thick but still juicy. Taste and correct seasoning. 3 tablespoons olive oil Put meat mixture into one large or six indivi - 2 garlic cloves, mashed dual pie dishes. Pipe or spread mashed potato 1 small onion, chopped mixture over the top. Sprinkle with grated cheeses. 1 pound beef, freshly ground Bake for 30 minutes, until top is golden and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves slightly crispy. Serve with garlic butter and a 1/2 cup dry white or red wine green salad. 1 cup beef stock 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Roux 1 tablespoon tomato paste “Roux can be stored in a cool place and used Roux (recipe follows) as required, or it can be made up on the spot if Salt and freshly ground pepper preferred to thicken up a sauce.” For the Topping 8 tablespoons Kerrygold Irish butter 3 pounds baking potatoes, unpeeled Scant cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole milk, boiling Salt and freshly ground pepper Melt butter in a pan and cook flour in it for 2 min- 2 tablespoons Kerrygold Irish butter utes on low heat, stirring occasionally. It will 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional) keep for two weeks in the refrigerator. 1/4 cup grated Dubliner cheese 1/4 cup grated Kerrygold Aged Cheddar Garlic Butter To Serve “Slather over bruschetta or toast. Also great with Garlic Butter (recipe follows) grilled fish, meat, or vegetables.” Green salad 8 tablespoons Kerrygold Irish butter Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add garlic and onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley and fry until soft and slightly brown. Increase 3 to 5 cloves crushed garlic heat, add ground beef and thyme and fry until A few drops of freshly squeezed beef changes color. Add wine, half the stock, lemon juice Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Simmer Whip butter, then add in parsley, garlic and a for 10 minutes. few drops of lemon juice at a time. Roll into Meanwhile, boil the unpeeled potatoes, then butter pats or form into a roll and wrap in peel them. Add boiling milk and mash potatoes parchment paper or foil, twisting each end. while they are still hot. Season with salt and Refrigerate to harden.

Volume 7 • Issue 5 Serving Fair Oaks, Gold River, Rancho Cordova & Sacramento County First Edition for March 2012

SMUD Lures Anglers Irish Apple Cake Sift flour and baking powder into bowl. Rub in butter Organic Farmer Gives “Irish Apple Cake varies from house to with your fingertips until it resembles the texture of house, and the technique has been passed bread crumbs then add 1/3 cup super fine sugar. Make from mother to daughter in farmhouses all a well in the center and mix to a soft dough with beaten to Trout Derby over the country for generations.” egg and enough milk to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a board divide in two. Put one half onto an oven - Serves about 6 proof plate and press it out with floured fingers to cover Fun and Healthy 2 cups all-purpose flour the base. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Peel, core, and chop up apples. Place them on the 8 tablespoons Kerrygold dough and tuck in cloves, if using. Sprinkle over some HelpIrish butter or all remaining sugar,Kids depending on the sweetness of Become Star Readers 1/2 cup superfine sugar, divided the apples. Roll out the second half of the pastry and 1 egg fit it on top — easier said than done as this “pastry” is Eating Program About 1/4 to 1/2 cup whole milk more like scone dough and as a result is very soft. Press 1 to 2 cooking apples the sides together, cut a slit through the lid, egg wash, 2 to 3 cloves, optional and bake for about 40 minutes or until cooked through Kerrygold Aged Cheddar, Cashel Blue farmhouse cheese, Dubliner and Blarney Castle Irish cheese Egg wash and nicely browned on top. Dredge with super fine served with chutneys and brown bread. 10-inch ovenproof plate sugar and serve warm with raw sugar and softly Preheat the oven to 350°F. whipped cream. at Children’s Museum

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Volunteer for Creek Week April 14th Sharon Stone Smith, Sacramento Children’s Museum (SCM) Executive Director, puts information into Chef Leo’s “tray dishes”, that will hold healthy and kid-friendly recipes that are being specially developed for SCM by Farm Fresh for You. Rancho Cordova–Farmer Thaddeus Barsotti brought a bounty of produce with him as the special guest speaker at the Sacramento Children’s Museum on Saturday, March 3rd. “Happy Heart, Healthy Eating” Page 10 was the topic of Farmer Thaddeus’ message to his young audience and their families. He talked Movies and United Way, Barnes & Noble to hold Starry Night reading event in March. about how food grows, the differ- SACRAMENTO REGION graduate high school. This book p.m. on March 14 at 6111 Sunrise to provide positive, measurable ent growing seasons, and what is DVDs for the – Local residents can help kids drive will help 615 kids have Boulevard. Three of the authors results on these issues through in season now. reach for the stars by participating access to books that will set them participating in the book drive will United Way projects: STAR Farmer Thaddeus and his two Whole Family in United Way California Capital on a path for success.” read from their books, which will Readers, $en$e-Ability and Fit brothers are the owners of Farm Region’s STAR Readers Book The online book drive includes be available to purchase that night Kids. Community members can Fresh to You, a 300-acre organic Drive through March 23. The four books, three of which were for the book drive. The event will give, volunteer and advocate in farm that is about 30 miles north- drive benefits the group’s STAR written by local authors, for chil- include refreshments, and children support of the causes they care west of Davis. The farm grows Readers project that is helping dren in kindergarten through are encouraged to wear pajamas. most about, benefiting 85 varieties of fruits and vegeta- children read at grade level by third grade. The goal is to col- For more information, visit www. United Way and hundreds of bles. “I was lucky to grow up on a fourth grade, a key indicator of lect 615 books, one for each child yourlocalunitedway.org. nonprofits in Amador, El Dorado, farm and know from an early age high school graduation rates. in the STAR Readers project. To United Way is the region’s Placer, Sacramento and Yolo the importance of not only eating “Through third grade, children purchase books, visit www.your- leading provider of innovative counties. United Way is an inde- healthy but also connecting with are learning to read; in fourth localunitedway.org. solutions on the community’s pendent, local affiliate of United where my food was grown,” said grade, they’re reading to learn,” As part of the STAR Readers most pressing issues, includ- Way Worldwide. For more Farmer Thaddeus. “I love talking said Steve Heath, president and Book Drive, United Way is team- ing high school graduation rates, information, visit www.yourlo- to kids about fruits and veggies CEO, United Way California ing up with Barnes & Noble in household financial stability and calunitedway.org. and ensuring they know more Page 11 Capital Region. “Children read- Citrus Heights for a children’s obesity. United Way’s team of about the food system than what ing at grade level entering fourth reading event. Families are nonprofits, businesses, donors Source: Kristin Thébaud they see in the grocery store.” grade are far more likely to invited to A Starry Night from 7-8 and volunteers work together Communications Designed for children who are eight years and younger, the Children’s Museum has seven exhibit and play areas that include Gasoline Prices Soar – Here Comes $6 per Gallon! water, airways and raceways, and cultural themes. Farmer Thaddeus Gasoline tops $5 per gallon in Los Angeles and San Francisco will be featured at Leo’s Market, the Museum’s popular grocery Sacramento have risen 3.5 cents per gallon during the last month gasoline forecast that had called store play area. per gallon in the past week, (as and stands 24.1 cents per gallon for a national average of between For more information about the of March 5th) averaging $4.24/g higher than this day one year ago. $3.75 to $4.15 by mid-May, as the Scan our QR Code for a yesterday. This compares with “Gasoline prices have spiked national average already stands Museum and the program, please direct link to our online edition! the national average that has considerably higher in virtually at nearly $3.72/gallon,” DeHaan call (916) 638-7225. The Museum increased 5.2 cents per gallon in every area over the last two weeks, said. is located at 2701 Prospect Park the last week to $3.71/g, accord- and while I don’t expect the pace Source: GasBuddy operates Drive, next door to the Rancho ing to gasoline price website of the recent rise in prices to con- SactoGasPrices.com and over Cordova City Hall. SactoGasPrices.com. tinue for the entire month, a simi- 250 similar websites that track Source: Public Information Including the change in gas lar jump may again occur closer gasoline prices at over 140,000 Office, City of Rancho Cordova prices in Sacramento during the to April Fools Day, and it won’t gasoline stations in the United

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PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED the same day one year ago and Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick phone app which has been down- are 56.6 cents per gallon higher DeHaan. “The rise in price is so loaded over 20 million times to Change Service Requested LOCAL NEWS? SACRAMENTO REGION – than a month ago. The national unbelievable that we may have help motorists find gasoline prices Average retail gasoline prices in average has increased 27.8 cents to revise upward our previous in their area. CALL 773-1111 DA Report: Investment Fraud Results in Prison Sentence SACRAMENTO COUNTY At the time he committed these vulnerable home owners facing is in fact a real company owned took advantage of distressed – District Attorney Jan Scully offenses, Andrews operated a foreclosure or unaffordable by another contractor. He hired homeowners seeking assistance in announced March 1st that the company known as Andrews mortgage payments. He also failed a subcontractor to remodel the these tough times by making them Honorable John Winn sentenced Investment Group, which offered to provide proper notifications as property, but paid him with fake promises and taking their 57-year-old Rodney Andrews loan modification services. He required by law, did not provide the insufficient funds checks. The hard earned money. of Elk Grove to four years in was also a pastor at the Comeback services he promised he would do, subcontractor stopped working This matter was investigated prison. Last month, Andrews Christian Church, where he solicited and did not use the funds he obtained before the project was completed. and prosecuted by the Sacramento pled no contest to two felony parishioners and low income for the represented purposes. Andrews never finished the County District Attorney’s Office violations of embezzlement, two property owners to refinance their Additionally, Andrews obtained remodel and the victim’s home was Real Estate Fraud Unit. felony violations of theft by false homes, lower their mortgages, money from one home owner left in an uninhabitable condition. CASE: Rodney Andrews pretenses, one felony violation or stall out their foreclosures. He that was supposed to be used on Andrews spent the money and did (03/01/12) of diversion of construction collected up front fees in violation a project to improve her home. not use it on the project. PROSECUTOR: funds, and one felony violation of a statute passed by the California Andrews represented to the victim At the sentencing hearing, one Deputy District Attorney of unlawful use of personal Legislature to prevent individuals that he had a business known as of the victims stated that Andrews Lani Biafore, Real Estate identifying information. such as Andrews from preying on Low Cost Construction, which was an untrustworthy liar who Fraud Unit Page 2 The Messenger First Edition for March 2012 Fair Oaks SMUD Lures Anglers to Trout Derby Community Update of a two step approach ­– first, to Jones and Sacramento Police educate motorists about speeding Chief Rick Braziel with the aim to on County roadways and, sec- improved relations and communi- ond, to provide increased speed cation with diverse communities enforcement. and members of the criminal jus- The education component tice system. includes use of two different types The program involves weekly of portable trailers – a change- evening classes at the Sacramento able message sign and a radar Police Department Headquarters By Supervisor Susan Peters speed trailer. SACDOT will place that run from April 10 through these trailers at strategic loca- June 12. In addition, there will be Through the generosity of tions on the targeted roadway to field trips to the District Attorney’s The American River Messenger announce upcoming and on-going Office, the jail, and the courts as this column serves to provide an CHP enforcement efforts as well well as the Public Defender’s update periodically about matters as general messages about speed- Office. affecting the Third District, which ing. Drivers who see the signs Participants must be at least 18 includes the unincorporated com- will view messages asking them years old and either live or work in munity of Fair Oaks. This is my to observe speed limits as well as Sacramento County. The deadline to second report to you since Fair be made aware of their own speed submit an application is March 23. Oaks became part of the Third and reminded to comply with Interested persons can apply District following redistricting. legal speed limits. These trailers online or contact Stephanie Hofer Rancho Seco Recreational Area to host fishing derby. Offical SMUD photo. Community Briefing on Old will be placed out for a five-day for more information. She can SACRAMENTO REGION – A tional Area, 14440 Twin Cities classification, prizes range from Village Streetscape Plan period preceding CHP targeted be reached via email at hoferst@ lake full of trout is up for grabs Road, Herald, CA 95638 $20 to $100 and will be awarded The public is invited to a com- enforcement. sacda.org or by telephone 874- at SMUD’s annual trout derby at Background: The Rancho Seco to the top 14 fishers. Prizes for munity briefing about plans to CHP officers will perform tar- 7428. More details are available Rancho Seco Recreational Area. Recreational Area boasts a 160- youths will be awarded for first improve the streetscape of old geted and visible speed limit at sacda.org. Rancho Seco Lake has been newly acre lake stocked with 3,500 ($50) through fifth place ($10) and Fair Oaks Village to be held on enforcement within the pilot area Local Arts Award Recipients stocked with 3,500 pounds of trout pounds of newly planted trout. kids will be awarded for first ($35) Thursday, March 8, at 6 pm at the for a 7-day period after the trail- The Sacramento Metropolitan in anticipation of a big crowd. Fishing enthusiasts can cast a line through fifth place ($15).The 400- Fair Oaks Water District’s con- ers are removed. Citations will be Arts Commission recently Anglers reeling in the heaviest from the shore, fishing pier, or acre Rancho Seco Recreational ference room, 10326 Fair Oaks issued to motorists who exceed the announced it will be awarding a trout will be awarded cash prizes their own boat (electric trolling Area offers more than just fish- Boulevard, near Winding Way. speed limit. grant of $4,550 to the Fair Oaks – up to $100 for adults, $50 for motors only — no gas motors). ing. The full-service facility offers Sacramento C o u n t y ’ s The goal is to make our streets Theatre Festival. youths (11 – 16 years) and $35 for In addition to trout, the lake has picnicking facilities, RV and tent Department of Transportation safer by encouraging motorists to The theater festival was founded kids (10 and under). largemouth bass, redear sunfish, camping sites and beach, and is partnering with the Fair Oaks take their time, observe road con- in 1982 by a group of local busi- The fishing event has become bluegill, black crappie and cat- swimming areas. Village Enhancements Committee ditions and pay more attention to ness leaders and people active in a tradition for many and has fish. A $5 entry fee (good for all Rancho Seco Recreational Area (FOVEC) to provide a “complete speed limits. community theatre. They produce attracted thousands of local anglers weekend) will be charged to any- is 25 miles south of Sacramento, street” along the portion of Fair Visiting with Neighbors a variety of summer musicals at since starting in 1993. one interested in competing in approximately 15 minutes east of Oaks Boulevard that runs through On Thursday, March 15, I will Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre the derby. All entrants age 16 Highway 99 on Twin Cities Road. the Village with sidewalks, new have the honor of addressing the in Plaza Park located in Old Fair Specifics and older must possess a valid The park is owned and operated pedestrian curb extensions at Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce Oaks Village. The group’s website Date: Saturday, March 31 and California state fishing license. by SMUD. Admission to the park the intersection of Fair Oaks at its monthly luncheon meeting. I is fairoakstheatrefestival.com. Sunday, April 1 Cash prizes will be awarded to is $10 per car ($8 for seniors). For Boulevard and Bridge Street, a look forward to the gathering and To receive the award, the theater Time: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (rain those catching the heaviest fish in more information or to schedule mid-block crossing, enhanced bike having the opportunity to share with festival had to meet high standards or shine) three separate categories – adults, camping reservations, call (916) routes, added decorative street you an update on County activities. of artistic quality, show evidence Location: Rancho Seco Recrea- youths and kids. In the adult 732-4913 or go to smud.org/ lighting, and landscape amenities. For more information about attend- of community involvement and ranchoseco. The goal is to create a small ing the luncheon, please contact the outreach, and exhibit sound man- town appeal that results in less chamber at 967-2903. agerial and fiscal accountability. dependence on cars and encour- I also want to extend the invi- And for the first time in the grant FairFair OaksOaks RecreationRecreation andand ages people to live, work and shop tation to all residents to attend my program’s history, the grant fund- in Fair Oaks Village. Construction regular community coffee meet- ing was supplemented by private ParkPark DistrictDistrict EventsEvents ScheduleSchedule startup is anticipated for 2012 with ings in Fair Oaks at Dianda’s dollars.For more information costs being covered through grant Italian Bakery and Café. The next about the arts commission, please Easter Eggstravaganza Kids Art Festival “A Festival to Create and Learn” funding. meeting will be on Wednesday, visit sacmetroarts.org. Saturday, April 7th, 2012 Saturday, April 28th, 2012.• 10am – 3pm Bringing Maximum Speed March 21, at 7:30 am. These Facebook Fan Page 8am – 1pm 8 Fair Oaks Park The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District in partner- Enforcement to Fair Oaks meetings are an on-going tradi- Check out my Facebook fan The Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District presents an ship with the San Juan Unified School District, the Fair In 2005 at my urging the tion dating back to when the late page. I invite you to like my page “Eggciting” Easter adventure for the entire family. Please Oaks Presbyterian Church and the Fair Oaks Library are Sacramento County’s Department Dave Cox was on the Board of so you can be notified of my post- join us for a FREE egg hunt for children 0-13 years old, happy to organize the 9th Annual “Kids Art Festival: of Transportation in cooperation Supervisors. The complete sched- ings. I put information on my page or hop on over and purchase entry into the morning break- Community Focus on the Arts”.This event will feature with the California Highway Patrol ule for 2012 is available via my about events, activities and con- fast and a *$10 wristband for unlimited carnival games hands on workshops taught by professional artists and started a rotating targeted monthly webpage under “News” at bos.sac- stituents from the Third District. and inflatables, one (1) choo-choo ride, and one (1) face teachers (art, music, theatre and dance), performing art speed enforcement program for county.net. Search for Supervisor Susan Peters painting. Attention adults: Don’t get left out of the fun, exhibits, music and dance performances, an art show, and the unincorporated communities Learn First-Hand about the or access via my website bos.sac- purchase your $3 admission ticket for the Fair Oaks Youth food vendors. The goal is to introduce children to various of Arden Arcade and Carmichael – Criminal Justice System county.net/district 3 and click on Advisory Board’s “Adult Egg Hunt” for a chance to hunt art forms in hopes that they may open their minds to new and now this innovative approach Applications are now being the Facebook logo. around for giftcards and prizes! experiences. Art brings people together and encourages is coming to Fair Oaks. accepted for the 2012 Citizens a strong work ethic, setting goals, dreaming, creativity, *Carnival tickets are also available for purchase for Madison Avenue between Fair Academy, a 10-week course Susan Peters represents the imagination, and hard work. Workshops will be geared 50¢ each. Cash only. No refunds, no exceptions! All ticket Oaks Boulevard and Hazel Avenue designed to provide an overview Third District on the Sacramento sales will end @ 12:00pm, one hour before the event toward children of all ages. will be the first roadway in the Fair of the criminal justice system. The County Board of Supervisors. She ends. Location: Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church Oaks community to be added to program is sponsored by District can be reached at susanpeters@ 11427 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA. the rotation. The program consists Attorney Jan Scully, Sheriff Scott saccounty.net. For directions to the church call 967-4784.

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Clean up locations elling from out of town. work to protect our local creeks are throughout Sacramento County. There was a live broadcast with and aquatic life. For information on For more information and to sign Mix 96.1 FM, free giveaways and activities, clean up locations, volun- up, go to www.creekweek.net. prizes, and a great Bar-B-Que teer opportunities and E-Waste col- California Electronic Asset meal. Infant and baby car seat lection, go to www.creekweek.net. Recovery (CEAR) E-Waste Clean Up and Celebration: Collection: April 14, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. safety checks were provided by Volunteers are needed April 14, Creek Week participants and the Safe Kids Sacramento. from 9 am to 12:00 pm for the 22nd community can bring their E-Waste The location of the agency Annual Creek Week Clean Up. The to the Celebration site to be recy- is 4201 Sunrise Blvd., Suite area-wide volunteer creek clean up cled. Go to www.creekweek.net to A in Fair Oaks. Her staff of effort improves and enhances our see what items are accepted. Brent Samodurov, Manager of urban waterways by cleaning trash Creek Week Activities: April 7 Business Operations, Hawk and debris as well as removing – 15. A variety of activities will be Denno, Manager of Business Volunteers Bonnie and Sarah Ross. invasive exotic plants. available to explore and learn about Development and MacKenzie Photo courtesy of Jamie Cameron-Harley. A celebration follows at our local creeks and aquatic life. Mills, Manager of Insurance SACRAMENTO REGION – The Carmichael Park with food, music Times and locations vary. Go to www. Stacy Flascher cuts the Grand Opening ribbon during the celebration. Photo Operations all welcome you to 22nd Annual Creek Week splashes and entertainment provided by creekweek.net for more information. courtesy of State Farm agency. come by and compare rates and FAIR OAKS – Stacy Flascher her new State Farm agency in Fair service. embraced family, friends and Oaks. The Fair Oaks Chamber of Welcome to the neighborhood fellow businesspeople at her Commerce celebrated with a rib- Stacy! Young Artists Win Big For Creeks! February 16th Grand Opening of bon cutting ceremony which was From Jamie Cameron-Harley and encourage exploration and work together to preserve natural enjoyment of Sacramento area resources.” Sacramento Region creeks and aquatic life. The Sacramento Area Creeks Chamber – Skycrest Elementary 5th SACC received from about 200 Council is a nonprofit organiza- grade student was one of three students (grades 4 -6) attending tion dedicated to protecting and Sacramento area children who Grand Oaks, Arlington, Skycrest, sharing the abundant natural trea- Moves won honors today in the 2012 Cambridge Heights, Lichen, sures that make up the extensive The Fair Oaks Chamber of Creek Week T-Shirt Art Contest: Kingswood K-8, Citrus Heights creek systems of our region. Commerce celebrated their move into “Why We Care For Creeks.” As and Woodside. After students The 22nd Annual Creek Week a new and larger office space on the the first prize art winner the stu- learned more about creek systems splashes off this year from April 6 corner of Sunrise and Fair Oaks Blvd. dent-artist will see her art as this and aquatic life they created their to 14, 2012. During Creek Week Plenty of parking, fewer chickens. year’s Creek Week t-shirt art, in 8 x 8 pieces of art illustrating the young and old will enjoy, explore, addition she receives $50 and will importance of creeks and why we learn about and work to protect Jan Bass-Otto, Executive Director be interviewed on Radio Disney. should care for them. our local creeks and aquatic life. (second from right) welcomed a large The first prize classroom teacher SACC’s contest was “We are For information on activities, crowd of supporters at the monthly also receives $100 for educational thrilled to see children being cre- clean up locations, volunteer mixer event on February 29th . materials. Second and third prize ative and learning about our local opportunities and E-Waste collec- student-artists will receive $25 creeks and the environment,” said tion, go to www.creekweek.net. and $20 respectively. Alta Tura, Creek Week Committee The top three entries can be The Sacramento Area Creeks Chair and SACC Board President. seen on the Creek Week Facebook Free Seminar Shows Veterans Council (SACC) designed the “This partnership with the San page. The top ten entries will be contest in association with San Juan Unified School District on display in late April at Kidz Art How to Claim Benefits for Long-Term Care Juan Unified School District staff gave us a unique opportu- along with other art displayed by Local wartime veterans can learn how to claim up to $24,228.00 a year in benefits to cover costs Visual and Performing Arts pro- nity to educate children about the SJUSD Visual and Performing associated with long-term care during one of 3 upcoming seminars by attorney Heather Chubb called, gram to educate, raise awareness, the environment and how we can Arts program. “The VA’s Best Kept Secret: Veterans Benefits The Government Doesn’t Want You To Know About”. FAIR OAKS (2/16/12) – For assisted living, or home-health care. served at least one day during a period Rancho Cordova Invites Public to Arbor Day Celebration older veterans and their families According to Chubb, such benefits of war and now need assistance struggling to cover costs associ- may pay up to $24,228.00 per year in tax with activities of daily living such Rancho Cordova – A Willow Foundation and replaces a tree that died on City properties and has promoted tree ated with long-term care, tax-free -free income and do not require a ser- as dressing, bathing, feeding, etc. Oak tree will be planted at the conclusion after being damaged in a storm last year. plantings and education through Eagle benefits may be available through vice connected disability to qualify. are invited to attend one of Chubb’s of the City of Rancho Cordova Arbor Day Rancho Cordova was one of the first Scout projects and public relations. the Veterans Administration “Many veterans are going with- upcoming seminars on the subject. Ceremony on Wednesday, March 7th, cities to participate in the Sacramento SMUD energy saving trees are avail- to offset mounting costs. out the care they need when ben- All family members are welcome. the first day of Arbor Week. The public Tree Foundation’s goal to plant 5 million able free-of-charge by contacting the Elder law attorney Heather Chubb efits are available through the VA The seminars will take place on is invited to attend the program that will trees throughout the Greenprint Region Sacramento Tree Foundation at (916) will host a free seminar, “The to cover many of the costs. The VA March 6th and 10th at The Chubb take place at 10:30 a.m. at the northeast which includes 22 cities, Sacramento 514-4540 x121. For more information, VA’s Best Kept Secret: Veteran’s is simply not required to tell vet- Law Firm, 8920 Sunset Avenue, corner of City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park County, and the five surrounding coun- please contact Laurel Bane, the City’s Benefits The Government Doesn’t erans about these benefits, which Suite E, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 or Drive. The celebratory Willow Oak ties by 2025. Since incorporation in 2003, Facilities Services Representative, at Want You To Know About” to is why so many veterans and their March 13th at 7:00 pm via telephone. tree is a gift from the Sacramento Tree the City has planted more than 30 trees (916) 851-8953. teach wartime veterans and their spouses are in the dark,” says Chubb. For more information or to register families how to claim benefits Veterans age 65 and older (or the for free, visit http://sacramentovet- necessary to cover nursing home, surviving spouse of a veteran) who eranaid.com/ or call 916.241.9661. 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POPPOFF! with Mary Jane Popp Dave Says chronic diseases. Hamilton 6) Do flexibility Training (tai added that President Clinton chi, yoga, Pilates, stretching) ten $2,000. Should we get a second about $60,000 in other debts. He was a prime example that by eat- to sixty minutes daily. mortgage to get the work done? just found out that he can borrow against his 401(k) without hard- ing the standard American diet III TRIAD MIND-BODY - Pamela (SAD) and taking on a whole lot ship at the beginning of the year. 7) Be Thankful for five minutes, Dear Pamela, Is this a good idea? of stress will often lead to heart morning and evening. You might want to get another disease, the world’s number one 8) Sit Quietly for fifteen to sixty opinion. Sure, a new kitchen - Yvonne killer. minutes daily. would be nice, but is that the end- Kirk has been instrumental in Dear Will, 9) Imagine your ideal health all, be-all? Either way, there’s no Three houses? Do you buy guiding his patients and clients and life daily for five to fifteen way I’d go into debt to make this toward the path of optimal health Dave Ramsey is a personal a new house every time you HEALTHY IN THE minutes. Think about what you happen. Your house isn’t even on move? You guys need to stop since 1983, and now comes his want, not about what you don’t money management expert, pop- the market yet. There’s no reason FAST LANE book “Staying Healthy in the ular national radio personality doing that. The “other debt” isn’t want. Write it down. Picture it! to fix up a house that’s not for the problem. It’s those houses He’s was happy President Fast Lane.” In his book, he and the author of three New York Kirk explains how it’s imper- sale, especially when you only that are killing you! Clinton got heart disease? That directs us to nine simple steps Times bestsellers – The Total ative to the health and vitality have $3,500 to your name! I would never recommend that may sound a bit peculiar, but to optimal health. It’s a Triad Money Makeover, Financial of the nation that we implement There is, for sure, a financial someone borrow against their 28 year veteran healthcare pro- Wellness Program with three Peace Revisited and More Than a paradigm shift where eat- storm brewing on your horizon. 401(k) just to pay bills. It might fessional Kirk Hamilton says phases and three steps in each Enough. In them, Ramsey exem- ing and living well becomes the Start right now living on rice and be a different story if you were it was a wake-up call our lack- phase. norm through science and com- plifies his life’s work of teaching beans and saving up piles of cash others how to be financially facing foreclosure or about to adaisical attitude toward health I TRIAD DIET PROGRAM: mon sense and not the reliance to build a bigger umbrella. responsible, so they can acquire file bankruptcy, but that doesn’t in our country. President Clinton 1) Eat whole unprocessed foods on insurance coverage for treat- Wait until he actually lands enough wealth to take care of sound like the case here. I think was a major fast-food eater. (90% or more as plant food, if ment for chronic diseases that another job before you make any loved ones, live prosperously you’ve just made some really After quadruple bypass surgery not all plant food). are ultimately preventable. You big decisions. What if something into old age, and give generously bad decisions, and these deci- and two stents in his artery, he 2) Eat at least half your food can join Kirk’s free health let- pops up where you are? If you to others. sions are following you around has changed his ways mainly intake as vegetables. ter “Staying Healthy Today end up moving, then you might and messing up everything else. eating beans, fruit, whole grains 3) Eliminate All Dairy Products with Kirk Hamilton at www. take $2,000 from savings to fix Most of the time in situations and vegetables. And, he says or eat from the Basic Elimination Get your Priorities Prescription 2000.com. He aims up the kitchen and get the house like this I have to say: “Sell the he feels better and is keeping Diet (BED) for at least once Straight to make America healthy in sold. Don’t do it unless you’re car!” In your case, it’s: “Sell the off the pounds. Kirk is a vegan month. “Staying Healthy in the Fast Dear Dave, going to pay cash, though! You houses!” I know the market isn’t and strong proponent of a plant- II TRIAD EXERCISE Lane.” Time to take your life My husband’s company don’t want a second mortgage great in some areas, but these based diet, and feels that the PROGRAM: into your own hands! recently told everyone that mas- hanging over your heads, making things are eating you guys alive. President’s battle with heart dis- 4) Do a half hour minimum of sive layoffs are coming, and everything even more difficult. You’ve got to put some effort ease and dietary changes can Join Mary Jane for the daily aerobic exercise. they should start looking for - Dave into getting rid of them. Then, show us the real way to health KAHI Noon News Monday– 5) Do Strength Training (circuit other jobs. Right now, all of his start living on a really tight bud- care reform by using our diets Friday and then again for training) fifteen to thirty minutes, options are out-of-town. A real Leave the 401(k) Alone! get and clean up the other debt! to prevent and/or reverse killer three to four days per week. POPOFF 10 PM–Midnight. estate agent told us we’d have to Dear Dave, - Dave remodel our kitchen in order to My husband has been trans- sell the house. We’ve got $3,500, ferred again in his job. Right *For more financial help, Sacramento County DA Reports but remodeling would take about now, we have three houses and please visit daveramsey.com. Recent cases of interest CASE: Tom Daniels (03/03/12) PROSECUTOR: Deputy District Attorney Kimberly Macy District Attorney Jan Scully announced today that the Honorable Trena H. Burger-Plavan sentenced Rio Linda First Baptist Church Pastor Tom Daniels 158 years to life in prison. In December, Daniels was convicted by jury of 11 counts of molestation. Daniels molested five different girls between December 2002 and August 2007. One child was at his house for daycare and the other four were there for respite care. 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CASE: Timothy Lowder (02/29/12) PROSECUTOR: Deputy District Attorney Carlton Davis District Attorney Jan Scully announced today that Timothy Lowder was convicted by jury of child molest. On Christmas evening 2008, Lowder was alone with the victim watching television. While they were alone, he molested the victim twice. He had been previously convicted of molesting his niece. Deputy District Attorney Carlton Davis states, “I want to thank District Attorney Victim Advocate Rafaela Perez for providing critical support and assisting the victim and her family during the entire court process.” Lowder faces a sentence of 28 years to life in prison. Sentencing is set for April 6, 2012 in Department 12 of the Sacramento Superior Court.

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Shabal links with Mexican drug cartels to move his assassins Riley through cross-border tunnels that are used primarily by drug mules carrying contraband into END of the the United States. Reviews An assault is launched in a REAL HEROES AND dusty Mexican border town where the baddies hide out. BENCH GREAT ACTION DELIVER The willing cooperation of the “ACT OF VALOR” Mexican authorities might be by Gerry Scholl mission. We meet leading mil- the most inauthentic moment in itary professionals like Chief the film, but it helps diplomatic Dave and Lt. Rorke, along with relations. Much Ado About Nothing A Film Review by Tim Riley guys in their unit like Ajay, Except for Senior Chief Van Over recent days a family mem- years here after they moved to have happened to a nicer guy. Or, Mikey, Sonny and Weimy. O, who efficiently interrogates ber and a couple of friends have San Francisco for the ‘62-63 maybe, how Milwaukee Brewer ACT OF VALOR A barbeque at the beach is a the slippery Christo, the SEALs are too good at being a team, to asked about how the column is season. I remembered nights lay- Brian Braun, avoiding a suspen- (Rated R) brief introduction to the team. going. They hadn’t been able to ing on my bed listening to the sion (on a ridiculous technicality) Hollywood is really good But the most telling point is that the point that they do not come across as individuals. keep up. Shame on them. great Bill King call the games for use of performance-enhanc- at fabricating heroes or bring- the military men are not actors, I pointed out that it has been on the radio and picturing Wilt’s ing drugs during his MVP season ing comic book versions to life so mercifully the story shifts to We should keep in mind that the SEALs are not actors; they just over a year now and handed finger-roll, Guy Rodgers’ wrap- last year, is all brawn, no brains on the big screen. Many get in action fairly quickly. out a couple copies of my “Happy around pass (he had 20 assists and not half the man he appeared the act, from Batman saving While a terrorist assault at are very good at undertaking perilous missions, but act- Anniversary, Sports Fans” effort in the famous game), St. Mary’s to be. Or, I could wonder why the Gotham to Bruce Willis in the an international school in the of a couple weeks ago. own Tom Meschery, and Al New Orleans Saints players had to ing in films is not their forte. “Die Hard” franchise. Philippines results in the death I was asked, “How do you Attles, The Destroyer. I could be inspired with added monetary Nevertheless, the authenticity of A more difficult task is to of the U.S. ambassador, the come up with ideas?” “How do keep score from King’s clas- bounties for knocking the oppo- locate real heroes, those who put Navy SEAL team is dispatched their dedication shines through. you decide what things to choose sic detailed accounts and check nents’ key players out of games their lives on the line defend- to Costa Rica to extract a CIA “Act of Valor,” fueled by from?” “Do you ever have trouble the paper the next day for a near- when that’s what their million- ing liberty and their country in agent abducted by a drug cartel. edge-of-the-seat thrills in a dan- getting started on something?” perfect match in the box scores. dollar salaries and potential future circumstances most of us could As Agent Morales (Roselyn gerous world, offers a chilling Reminding them that we’re I still have a box score I cut out contracts are supposed to do. not endure for one brief elusive Sanchez) is held in the jun- sense of realism in the unpre- talking about sports here, I noted of a Warriors-Lakers game I went Sometimes, when I might get moment. gle and brutally tortured by dictable battlefield of modern that there’s always something to at Civic Auditorium (with the myself too worked up, I’ll take a Thanks to the swift and wel- the henchmen of drug kingpin warfare. It’s an action film well new going on. Something always massive overhead chandelier) little break from it and go out in come elimination of Osama bin Christo (Alex Veadov), Chief worth seeing. seems to rise to the surface. with the likes of Rick Barry, Nate the yard for some fresh air. Ahhh, Laden last year, the U.S. Navy Dave and Lt. Rorke are forced DVD RELEASE UPDATE But, that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Thurmond, Jerry West and Elgin the fresh air of the oncoming SEALs are not just heroes; they by circumstances to stage a This is another shameless plug There is a time-sensitivity issue to Baylor in the lineups. spring. It undeniably brings me to are legendary guardians of what daring and explosive rescue for one of my favorite TV series, deal with — there is at least a cou- A good mood might get me romanticizing about baseball and ple days between the writing and started on my affinities for col- spring training. It was great to see we too easily take for granted. operation. “Mission: Impossible,” starring the reading of the weekly offering. lege basketball and how I love a picture in the paper of Buster While memories are still fresh One of the many exciting, Peter Graves as IMF team leader Much has been, or will be, said or the great atmosphere of a clas- Posey swinging a bat and to hear in our collective short-atten- action-packed and adrenaline- Jim Phelps. written about most of the more sic matchup, such as St. Mary’s Giants baseball on the radio again, tion span, “Act of Valor” comes pumping moments involve a We have already burned popular topics of the week — I winning the WCC title at USF, or even if they did spend forty min- along to remind us that heroes pair of heavily armed American through all of the original sea- need another different or unusual Cal losing a share of the Pac-12 utes talking about swarms of bees don’t get the job done with nifty gunboats sweeping in behind the sons, and now we focus on the angle. Who wants to write or read regular-season championship by around the diamond. When you special effects while the director SEALs to blast the villains to revival of the series during the something that has been bandied falling to Stanford, 75-70, Sunday go to the park you’re likely to see yells “cut.” smithereens. late 1980’s, with Peter Graves about for days already? at Maples Pavilion. something you have never seen Mike “Mouse” McCoy and Though the mission is suc- the sole returning original cast I told these guys that I read a That last one kind of put me in a before, like the Atlanta pitcher Scott Waugh of the Bandito cessful, the SEALs unearth member. few newspapers, listen to a num- foul mood…a mood that might set who gave up six hits, all home Brothers are the directors. Their some intelligence that connects “Mission: Impossible: The ber of shows, watch some games me off to railing about the state of runs (he probably won’t make the backgrounds are perfect for the Christo to fierce Chechen terror- ’89 TV Season” continues on and some Sports Center and officiating in basketball, or other team). job, as both have been stuntmen ist Abu Shabal (Jason Cottle), its merry path of the Impossible just kind of let a theme come sports for that matter. I could get Yes, sports fans, it would and documentary filmmakers. who is hiding out in Somalia to Mission Force solving danger- to me. Any type of influence is into the proper use, and misuse, of appear to be so simple. And yet, “Act of Valor,” which blends formulate a plot to send suicide ous and seemingly impossible welcomed… instant replay in sports — that old thanks to the power of suggestion reality and fiction, has the feel bombers across the Mexican tasks. For instance, the stories and talk discussion of “getting it right vs. by one of my closer fans, “writer’s of a documentary, but one that border. The DVD release of “The last week surrounding the 50th disrupting the flow of the game.” block” can creep into the mix. takes extraordinary lengths to Oddly enough, Shabal has ’89 TV Season” includes all anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain’s I could get into how I hate it when There are times when I can make a fictionalized account of recruited a group of Filipinos 16 episodes of the series’ final 100-point game in the NBA for the officials make themselves too have a bit of trouble zeroing in on Navy SEAL operations convinc- to carry out a bombing plot on breathtaking season. the Philadelphia Warriors, March big a part of the game. a theme or a topic to begin extrap- ing and accurate. American cities involving the Unfortunately, special features 2, 1962, got me thinking. Where Enough of that talk can turn olating, expounding, expanding The film opens in San Diego, detonation of sophisticated explo- are practically non-existent, with was I that day? Probably practic- me into a disgruntled fan and sar- and exaggerating. ing my fade away bank shot in the casm will begin to spew forth. When that happens I could the home base for the SEAL sives made of undetectable gels. only episodic promos on select backyard. Sarcasm is so easy. I might say take a couple pages out of Jerry unit getting ready for another But to get to the target cities, episodes available. That led me to feeling nostal- how Kobe Bryant’s broken nose Seinfeld’s book and write a story gic about my early days following by way of Dwayne Wade’s hard about nothing. Excellent. AmericanRiverMessenger.comAmericanRiverMessenger.com the Warriors and Wilt’s two-plus foul in the All-Star Game couldn’t Page 6 The Messenger religion First Edition for March 2012 A Dog’s Life Just Because it’s Free

worse, deranged with panic, and same. wanted to crawl over the rail to Occasionally, I glimpse him Doesn’t Mean it’s Free rescue the pup. I understood that lurking within and brooding over if this disaster were not averted, the circumstances of life, some- By Rev. James L. Snyder no cost to me absolutely, a free thingamajig. I did not have enough pastoral times gently calling, but most of crime prevention program for “The ‘Napoleon-two-Claws’ skill, fatherly wisdom, Valium, the time just ready to catch us Whenever somebody men- my blessed domicile. home security program that I or hard liquor to assuage the when we fall; or to save us from tions the word “free” in my “No thank you, sir,” I said have in my house is my cat. I By Ronnie McBrayer suffering. ourselves when we’ve crawled presence my right eye turns a as politely as I could. “I’m not call him Napoleon because he So, with the boys in place too far out on the ledge. vivid jaundice. It is not that I really interested.” walks around with his right paw When my wife and I carried below, ready to exercise their We are like a baby resting in have anything against the word I assure you I have no PhD or stuck in his coat between two our newborn child through the burgeoning football catching her mother’s arms, completely free; just the person who is try- DD attached to my name what- buttons.” sliding glass doors of the mater- skills, my hand firming holding incapable of communicating the ing to use it to gain some kind soever and yet as simple as I am, There was an extended pause nity unit, we were not given an my wife by the belt loops at the affection that surrounds us, but of an advantage over me. I know I understood what the phrase on the other end of the phone instructional manual. No type of railing, and aiming every prayer just as absolutely aware of it. We anybody employing this mono- “I’m not really interested” was and finally he said, “What would handbook accompanied the sec- at heaven I could muster, I gen- are like a teenage son who fights verbiage, is hiding some very all about. Not so my affable tele- you do, sir, if someone broke ond or the third child either. Like tly called, “Toby…come here, his father at every turn, kicking long strings. phone caller. into your house?” all parents, we were directed to boy.” He loped over to me as if against every boundary, but deep My father taught me a long “But I assure you, sir, that “I’d send flowers to the the exit sign clutching our new it were a day at the dog park, and inside we know that our father time ago that there are no free this program is absolutely free funeral.” wrapped-in-blue bundle, with lit- tragedy was dodged (If someone loves us no matter what – even lunches. Occasionally some- to you. It’s our way to say thank “The funeral? Who’s tle more than a slap on the rear ever writes that parenting hand- when we don’t understand – and body will advertise a free lunch you to some of our customers.” funeral?” end, like a coach sending in his book please include this nutty we are grateful to have someone and I go and find out the lunch is He rattled on as though we were “Why, the funeral of the guy second-string substitutions. story as “Exhibit A” in what can on our side. free but they are going to charge having only a one-way conver- who tried to break into my house We were those kids with plenty go unpredictably wrong around We are like a driver, blissfully you to get out of that restaurant. sation. If this is going to be a while ‘Napoleon-two-Claws’ of eagerness to play the game, the house). driving down the highway, per- In the end, it would have been one-way conversation, who will was on duty. The first moment but not a lot of knowledge about But as crazy as this story is, fectly ignorant of the fact that the cheaper to buy my own lunch. take up the offering? I think I an intruder would enter into my the playbook. We simply were here is the craziest thing of all: red lights that stop us or the wait My philosophy is simply this; know. home, good old Napoleon would not prepared for or coached up While our entire family mobi- to get that morning cup of cof- if I cannot afford it, I do not After five long minutes of him claw that sorry person to death.” on every possible situation that lized to protect and save this fee, have actually saved us from want it. In my vast experience telling me how important it was Then feeling good about my would arise in our family-build- precious little dog, Toby was danger somewhere else down the down through the years, I have for me to have security in my momentum at this point I con- ing career. completely, totally, and blissfully road. We are like a dog on the discovered that I cannot afford home and how his product was tinued, “I live there and I have Case in point: Our three boys unaware of our efforts. Hands roof, even while our well-being free. And I think I know why. absolutely free to me, I finally a hard time getting in my house were playing football in the were shaking. Tears were form- is in jeopardy, we are enfolded My understanding of the word got a word in edgewise. without being clawed to death backyard this winter when one ing. Railings were being scaled. by a protecting love. “free” and the person employing “But I have my own security by Napoleon. And I feed the cat. of them called to me with words Catch nets were being weaved. Yes, I believe there is a mys- that word is not the same. system, thank you.” My cat is the meanest, grump- I could have never anticipated. Meanwhile, he was sniffing terious, unseen, hovering God When I use the word “free,” I There is a slight pause and iest, cantankerous animal on Casually, as if he were making leaves, enjoying the view, and in the universe that we cannot am insinuating that there is abso- then he said, “What is your home God’s green earth. If anybody, a weather observation, he said, inspecting the strange metal floor always understand, see, or oth- lutely no cost associated with security system, if I may ask?” and I mean anybody, can get past “Dad…the dog is on the roof.” I beneath his feet. erwise tangibly perceive. But we this product whatsoever. All right. I will confess right Napoleon they can have anything exploded onto the upper deck to Toby doesn’t understand this, know he is there. His enveloping When others use the word now that I had a wee bit of in my house. Absolutely free.” discover that my son was alarm- but he doesn’t have to; he simply love for us is very real, and yes, “free,” they often are insinuat- naughtiness on my mind, but in At that moment, I heard a dis- ingly correct. lives a dog’s life in the loving it is very good. ing that I am just a free market my own defense the telephone tinctive “click” and I realized our Our new little Shih Tzu – arms of those who always look Ronnie McBrayer is a syndi- for them to take advantage of in caller opened the door. I always conversation was over. I guess Toby – had inexplicably crawled out for him. Sometimes I per- cated columnist, speaker, and the neighborhood of my money. believe where there is an open whatever he had that was free beneath the deck railing and was ceive God working the same author. His books include “Leaving Unfortunately, I do not live in door somebody ought to step in. did not measure up to good old fifteen feet across a pitched metal way. I sense him hanging in the Religion, Following Jesus” and that neighborhood anymore. “My home security system ‘Napoleon-two-Claws’. roof, two stories off the ground. I atmosphere around us; ethereal, “The Jesus Tribe.” Visit his web- I especially do not accept any is called, Napoleon-two-Claws, The only one I trust to give was horrified. My dear wife was intangible, but very real just the site at www.ronniemcbrayer.net. “free offers” via the telephone. If and furthermore I’m quite satis- me something is God. “Come someone has something to give fied with it.” unto me, all ye that labour and me for nothing, let him come to There was another pause are heavy laden, and I will give my door, hand it to me, shake my on the other end of the phone you rest” (Matthew 11:28). hand and get out of Dodge. To and I heard someone clear their What Jesus gives is absolutely Show God’s Mercy me, that’s what free is all about. throat and then ask, “I’ve never free. Just the other day I received heard of that program. What is one of those telephone calls. ‘Napoleon-two-Claws’?” The Rev. James L. Snyder to Others I must confess that I was in a You know what it is like when is pastor of the Family of God rather curmudgeon attitude and you are trying not to laugh and Fellowship, PO Box 831313, condemning? He’s talking about to give an account of himself to was just looking around for it is about all you can do not Ocala, FL 34483. He lives with the Royal Law – the law of love God. So then, let us stop judging someone on which to spit my to laugh? For a brief moment, his wife, Martha, in Silver Springs – “Love your neighbor as your- one another.” Romans 14:12- scorn. I felt a little bit guilty but then Shores. Call him at (352) 687- self.” Second James says it’s 13 You’re not accountable to me Then the telephone rang. I remembered who was on 4240 or e-mail jamessnyder2@ wrong to judge because when in the ultimate sense of every When I answered the phone, it the other end of the phone. att.net. The church web site is you judge you are playing God. area of your life. I don’t have to turned out to be someone offer- Somebody that was trying to www.whatafellowship.com. “God alone, who made the law, report to you. But one day we’re ing me, absolutely free, with con me with some kind of free By Pastor Ray Dare can rightly judge among us...” all going to stand before God and Only God has the right to judge. then God is going to know our Have you ever met a critical, He has not commissioned you motives. How’s God going to self-righteous person? You know, to criticize or point the finger at judge? He’s going to judge hon- “I’m better than you…I’m more anybody else. estly, fairly, truthfully. It won’t spiritual…more holy…I’ve got it The Scripture does say in be based on heresy, rumors, third What God has done and you don’t”? Anytime I judge some places that we are to judge hand passed down stuff, but or criticize you or anytime you certain things. But there are based on the facts. judge me, we’re playing God. seven times when it says don’t Second, you remember how for Me, It’s God’s responsibility to judge do this. For instance, the Bible merciful God has been to YOU. other people. “Don’t speak evil says it’s wrong to judge when Yes it’s true that people make against each other… If you crit- you don’t have all the facts. mistakes, they sin. You may He will do for You icize each other and condemn “Therefore judge nothing before think, “That person deserves to “knowing” God or having a per- before. He has enabled me to each other, then you are criticiz- the appointed time. Wait until be punished!” Maybe they do. sonal relationship with Him. It slip out of a passive timid inad- ing and condemning God’s law. the Lord comes. He will bring But there’s a principle greater was not until I was thirty-four equate existence into one that is But you are not a judge who can to light what is hidden in dark- than judgment. There’s a princi- years old when I was born-again, capable of giving a message of decide whether the law is right ness and will expose the motives ple greater than punishment. It’s By Marlys Norris, did I surrender and commit His love, grace and mercy speak- or wrong. Your job is to obey it. of men’s hearts.” I Corinthians the principle of Mercy. James Christian Author my life and began my journey ing in front of a group of people. God alone, who made the law, 4:5 What they’re doing may says, “Mercy triumphs over toward His direction in obedi- He inspires me to write about can rightly judge among us. He seem wrong to you, but you judgment!” James 2:13. Sure, There was a time forty plus ence to as I learned. His love for you, my reader. alone has the power to save or may not have all the facts. Your they deserve punishment. Would years ago when I knew very lit- It is never too late to return He blesses to serve others as to destroy. So what right do you understanding is limited. You you like God to give you what tle about the truth (Scriptures) to God and/or begin your per- He provides me with ideas and have to condemn your neigh- can guess but you don’t know. you deserve? If Mercy has tri- recorded in the Word of God, sonal journey to follow Him. answered prayers to bless others bor?” James 4:11-12 (NLT) Only God has the right to judge umphed over judgment in your the Holy Bible. Yet, I had been He patiently waits as He knocks in their journey. .Yes, it has been I want you to notice two things because He can see in the heart. life, then you ought to be mer- taught the basic principles by my time and again at your door just an adventure! I would not trade from this verse. 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This is Family DVDs “Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred” (ages 5-13, now available, not rated): Lucas Cruikshank isn’t as famous as Justin Bieber, but like the Biebs, this dude got his start on YouTube. A huge Web following led to guest appearances on Nickelodeon’s “iCarly” and two made-for-Nick movies. That’s since spawned a comedy series that debuts later this year on Nick. This is the second of those movies, a Halloween-themed treat, and it’s good, silly fun – like everything Chevys Fresh Mex honors six outstanding Sacramento-area citizens with its “Silver Sombrero” award. that is Cruikshank’s high-pitched (From left to right) Chevys Fresh Mex President Brian Wright, honorees include: Guy Anderson, John McCasey, alter ego, Fred Figglehorn. Vincene Jones, Brian Seifert, Preston Singleton and Charles Baldwin. Grade: A- SACRAMENTO Region Sacramento Youth Commission, – better every day,” said Brian “Tornado Alley 3D” the first Seuss adaptation shot in “Happy Feet Two” (ages 3 – Chevys Fresh Mex hosted Jones has helped launch several Wright, president of Chevys Now playing, rated G 3-D CG. Another cool tidbit: The and up, available March 17, Sacramento business and com- afterschool programs at local Fresh Mex. “As we launch our tornadoalleymovie.com movie is being released on what munity leaders at its Riverfront community centers and youth ini- revitalization pilot program in If you’re looking for flying rated PG). Lighter in tone and would have been Theodor Seuss less political than its 2006 prede- location on February 29th, to tiatives throughout the city, such Sacramento, there was no better cows, drive-in theaters destroyed Geisel’s 108th birthday. honor six outstanding com- as a teen night on Friday at the time to create the Silver Sombrero in seconds and heroes literally cessor, this affable sequel follows munity members with “Silver George Sims community center. awards to recognize outstanding caught in the middle of a mon- Mumble’s son, who, unlike his Sombrero” awards and celebrate Charity: Gifts to Share, Inc. community members who share ster F5 tornado, rent “Twister.” tap-dancing dad, would rather the launch of the new Chevys John McCasey (Sacramento, our passion for enriching the More realistic, albeit less excit- learn to fly than fiddle in fancy Fresh Mex, first in Sacramento. Calif.) – McCasey leads the lives of kids through mentorship, ing cyclone cinema is found in footwork. Plenty of laughs for Chevys President Brian Wright Sacramento Sports Education sports and education. We thank this documentary now show- all ages, unlike the other big presented each of the honor- Foundation, which supports and this year’s honorees for their ing at the Sacramento IMAX. nature friend home video release ees with a $1,000 donation to develops amateur sports within continued commitment to youth Filmmaker Sean Casey spent 8 of the month, “Alvin and the the charity of their choice, free the region through clinics, edu- development in Sacramento.” years chasing tornadoes, and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” Chevys Fresh Mex for a year, cation and fitness promotion pro- Chevys Fresh Mex, which first best he was able to get for the “Mirror Mirror” (March 27, grade: D). Grade: B+ and a “Silver Sombrero” plaque grams. He also helps promote fit- set the standard for “fresh” bor- money shot – high-def documen- “Tom & Jerry: In the Dog for permanent display at their ness and healthy lifestyles among der cantina cuisine 26 years ago, Opens March 16, rated PG tation of a direct hit -- was an F3. local Chevys restaurant. youth in Sacramento through the is revitalizing its brand from the mirrormirrorfilm.com House” (ages 2-10, available Cool, sure, but as the climax for Chevys selected the six recipi- Sports Commission’s commu- inside out by rebuilding the fun Snow White still is beautiful March 6, not rated): Compilation ents for the inaugural “Silver nity outreach program. Charity: culture, reconnecting with local a film called “Tornado Alley 3D” and fancied by a prince, but in DVDs of this classic interspe- Sombrero” awards based on their Sacramento Sports Education communities and focusing all and measured against IMAX’s this twist on the classic fairy tale, cies pairing are abundant, but commitment to making a differ- Foundation sights on the guest experience. other films starring Mother the dwarves who rescue the true this cat-and-mouse collection of ence in the lives of Sacramento Brian Seifert (Elk Grove, Starting with a nine-restaurant Nature, this one is lacks “wow fairest one of all are a band of 22 cartoons is different, offer- youth through mentorship, Calif.) – As a fifth-grade teacher pilot in Sacramento, Chevys is factor.” That said, after learn- diminutive highway robbers. The ing shorts from the vintage years sports and education. The 2012 at Carroll Elementary School in retooling its entire restaurant ing about the constraints Casey live-action, light-hearted spin to the latest, sometimes medi- Sacramento honorees include: Elk Grove and director of the experience and re-establishing was under to get what he got, stars Julia Roberts as the Queen, ocre reincarnations. Includes Guy Anderson (Gold River, Academy Program at Sacramento freshness standards that gave the the shortcomings are much more Armie Hammer (“The Social “Quiet Please!,” which won the Calif.) – As head baseball coach at United Soccer Club, Seifert has a brand its heritage as the freshest understandable. Bill Paxton, star Network”) as Prince Alcott and Best Short Subject Oscar in 1945 Cordova High School, Anderson passion for soccer and realizes in the country. In the pilot loca- of the aforementioned “Twister,” Lily Collins (“The Blind Side”) and features a rarity in that Tom has led the varsity team to more that many kids cannot afford to tions, Chevys introduced all-new is an appropriate choice to narrate as the pale-faced pretty who is speaks, albeit just one hilarious than 840 victories over the last 40 pay for soccer training. Last sum- lunch and dinner menus, “La the documentary. Grade: B- banished to the forest where a line. Grade: B years, earning him recognition as mer he launched no-cost weekly Cocina Fresca” (a new exhibi- the nation’s “winningest” base- training days for underprivileged tion fresh prep kitchen), happy “The Lorax” ball coach. In addition to build- kids aged six to 18. The program hour and cantina beverages, Opens March 2, rated G ing a successful baseball pro- began with about 40 kids and uniforms, music, marketing theloraxmovie.com gram, he plays an important role now averages more than 200 kids and promotions, as well as an The stars come out for the in the development of the young per session. Charity: Sacramento increased focus on hospitality – fourth movie adaptation of a Dr. men he coaches, molding young United Soccer Club all designed to infuse more fun Seuss book, this one animated players into quality citizens in Preston Singleton (Marysville, and engagement for guests. like 2008’s winning “Horton addition to great baseball play- Calif.) – Singleton is an exem- Vice Mayor Angelique Ashby Hears a Who!” The journey of a ers. Charity: Youth for Christ plary Big Brother and mentor officially proclaimed February 12-year-old who searches for the Charles Baldwin (El Dorado for Big Brothers Big Sisters 29th as “Fresh Mex Day” in one thing that will enable him to Hills, Calif.) – As CEO and presi- of Greater Sacramento, where the City of Sacramento at the win the heart of the girl of his dent of Sac Area Sports, Baldwin he serves as a role model and event, commemorating the city’s leads the non-profit sports pro- positive influence for his Little Hispanic roots as well as uniting gram he founded more than 15 Brother. He has been instrumen- the community through high- LEGAL ADS FOR years ago to provide basketball tal in recruiting other volunteers quality foods and the dedication and other sports tournaments and adult mentors from Beale Air to local youth. VIP business and for inner city youth. Through Force Base, opening many doors community members in atten- SACRAMENTO his passion and the program, he for Big Brother Big Sisters and dance tasted the newest menu creates a positive environment expanding its ability to positively items, enjoyed free-flowing COUNTY? and encourages youth to follow impact youth through mentor- margaritas and other drinks, and a path of morals and integrity. ship. Charity: Big Brothers Big experienced the fun Chevys can- Charity: Sac Area Sports Sisters of Greater Sacramento tina atmosphere. We Can Vincene Jones (Sacramento, “Chevys is renewing our com- For more information and Calif.) – As head of the City of mitment to community, and we a full list of locations, visit Do That! Sacramento’s Neighborhood are pleased to honor those who www.chevys.com. 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Celebrating St.Patrick’s Day

FAMILY FEATURES hey came in the 1840s to escape the devastating potato famine. And they stayed to become part of the fabric of America. Today 36.9 million U.S. residents claim Irish ancestry, second only to those who claim German heritage, and more than eight times the population in Ireland, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2009 statistics. Enduring hardships and privations, the foods these Irish immigrants cooked Tin the new land would have replicated foods that reminded them of home — dishes such as cottage pie and Irish apple cake. Below are recipes for these dishes from Darina Allen’s “Forgotten Skills of Cooking,” (Kyle Books, 2009) now available in the U.S. Allen, considered the Julia Child of Ireland, is on a mission to teach every - day home cooks the kind of cooking skills early Irish immigrants would have practiced. “There is a real revolution going on about food — a longing, a crav - ing to re-learn life skills like butchery, keeping chickens, growing vegetables and curing meat,” Allen said. The popularity of her Forgotten Skills classes at her renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School in County Cork, Ireland, inspired Allen to write the “Forgotten Skills” cookbook. Allen also has re-issued her “Irish Traditional Cooking” (Kyle Books), just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. The recipes below feature Irish dairy products because dairying has been a part of Ireland for centuries, long before potatoes. “In Ireland we can grow grass like nowhere else in the world,” said Allen with pride. “So we have fantastic butter, lovely cream and, of course, cheese. Butter is the fat of the land. Our animals are grass-fed. Grass-fed gives more flavor and more com - plex nutrients. This is what we are. Dairy products come from this beautiful, lush green grass.” Try the recipes below for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. It’s easy to repli - cate Irish flavors with butter and cheeses made in Ireland and imported to the U.S. under the Kerrygold name. They are widely available at supermarkets and specialty stores throughout the country. And be sure to do as the Irish do: no celebration is complete without a selection of cheeses with good bread and chutney. The cheese board below features Kerrygold Aged Cheddar, Cashel Blue farmhouse cheese, Dubliner and Blarney Castle Irish cheese. For more St. Patrick’s Day recipes, visit www.kerrygoldusa.com.

These recipes are adapted from “Forgotten Skills of Cooking.” Recipe introductions are from Darina Allen. Cottage Pie with Garlic Butter freshly ground pepper, and add butter and chives, “The cheese in this crust and the lump of garlic if using. butter that melts into the center make this into Preheat the oven to 350°F. something very special.” Bring the rest of the stock to a boil and thicken it well with roux. Stir it into beef — it should be Serves 6 thick but still juicy. Taste and correct seasoning. 3 tablespoons olive oil Put meat mixture into one large or six indivi - 2 garlic cloves, mashed dual pie dishes. Pipe or spread mashed potato 1 small onion, chopped mixture over the top. Sprinkle with grated cheeses. 1 pound beef, freshly ground Bake for 30 minutes, until top is golden and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves slightly crispy. Serve with garlic butter and a 1/2 cup dry white or red wine green salad. 1 cup beef stock 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Roux 1 tablespoon tomato paste “Roux can be stored in a cool place and used Roux (recipe follows) as required, or it can be made up on the spot if Salt and freshly ground pepper preferred to thicken up a sauce.” For the Topping 8 tablespoons Kerrygold Irish butter 3 pounds baking potatoes, unpeeled Scant cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole milk, boiling Salt and freshly ground pepper Melt butter in a pan and cook flour in it for 2 min - 2 tablespoons Kerrygold Irish butter utes on low heat, stirring occasionally. It will 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional) keep for two weeks in the refrigerator. 1/4 cup grated Dubliner cheese 1/4 cup grated Kerrygold Aged Cheddar Garlic Butter To Serve “Slather over bruschetta or toast. Also great with Garlic Butter (recipe follows) grilled fish, meat, or vegetables.” Green salad 8 tablespoons Kerrygold Irish butter Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add garlic and onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley and fry until soft and slightly brown. Increase 3 to 5 cloves crushed garlic heat, add ground beef and thyme and fry until A few drops of freshly squeezed beef changes color. Add wine, half the stock, lemon juice Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Simmer Whip butter, then add in parsley, garlic and a for 10 minutes. few drops of lemon juice at a time. Roll into Meanwhile, boil the unpeeled potatoes, then butter pats or form into a roll and wrap in peel them. Add boiling milk and mash potatoes parchment paper or foil, twisting each end. while they are still hot. Season with salt and Refrigerate to harden.

Irish Apple Cake Sift flour and baking powder into bowl. Rub in butter “Irish Apple Cake varies from house to with your fingertips until it resembles the texture of house, and the technique has been passed bread crumbs then add 1/3 cup super fine sugar. Make from mother to daughter in farmhouses all a well in the center and mix to a soft dough with beaten over the country for generations.” egg and enough milk to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a board divide in two. Put one half onto an oven - Serves about 6 proof plate and press it out with floured fingers to cover 2 cups all-purpose flour the base. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Peel, core, and chop up apples. Place them on the 8 tablespoons Kerrygold dough and tuck in cloves, if using. Sprinkle over some Irish butter or all remaining sugar, depending on the sweetness of 1/2 cup superfine sugar, divided the apples. Roll out the second half of the pastry and 1 egg fit it on top — easier said than done as this “pastry” is About 1/4 to 1/2 cup whole milk more like scone dough and as a result is very soft. Press 1 to 2 cooking apples the sides together, cut a slit through the lid, egg wash, 2 to 3 cloves, optional and bake for about 40 minutes or until cooked through Kerrygold Aged Cheddar, Cashel Blue farmhouse cheese, Dubliner and Blarney Castle Irish cheese Egg wash and nicely browned on top. Dredge with super fine served with chutneys and brown bread. 10-inch ovenproof plate sugar and serve warm with raw sugar and softly Preheat the oven to 350°F. whipped cream. www.AmericanRiverMessenger.com Page 12 The Messenger First Edition for March 2012 American River GOP Women Present Jennifer Fry at March Luncheon SACRAMENTO REGION – and History from the University Jennifer M. Fry is a Fellow in of Oxford. the College of Public Interest Jennifer’s focus is on private Law of the Pacific Legal property rights especially artic- Foundation (PLF) working pri- ulating their importance both in marily in Property Rights and and out of the courtroom. Environmental Regulations. In The ARRWF luncheon meet- 2009 she was a law clerk at PLF. ing, which starts at 12:00 noon, At its Saturday, March 10 lun- is at the Lake Natoma Inn, 702 cheon lecture, the American Gold Lake Drive, Folsom, CA River Republican Women 95630. Sign in at 11:30 a.m. For Federated (ARRWF) will present lunch reservations, call (916) Jennifer M. Fry who will speak 482-6069 or email president@ on Public Domain. americanriverrwf.org no later Jennifer attended Chapman than 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, University School of Law in Jennifer M. Fry, Fellow in the College March 8. Additional informa- Orange County, CA where she of Public Interest Law. Photo courtesy tion on membership and club served as the Senior Symposium of ARRWF. activities is available atwww. Editor of the Chapman Law Washington, D. C. She also holds americanriverrwf.org. Review and graduated in the top a Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Guests are encouraged to 2% of her class. Jennifer interned and Art History from Gordon attend the luncheon and join at the Cato Institute’s Center College in Wenham, MA and a other like-minded Republican for Constitutional Studies in Master’s degree in Byzantine Art women. DELIVERY ROUTES AVAILABLE • CALL (916) 733-1111

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