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M“Writtenessenger by the people, for the people” VOLUME 12 • ISSUE 09 Serving Fair Oaks, Orangevale & Sacramento County MAY 12, 2017 OUR HERITAGE MATTERS Fresh Off the Farm to Your Fork Survey Finds Soil Born Offers a Special Local Service Water-Rich Snowpack SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The recent manual snow survey by the Department of Water PAGE 7 Resources (DWR) at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada found a Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) of 27.8 inches, 190 per- cent of the May 1 long-term LET KIDS BE average there (14.6 inches). Electronic measurements indi- FIREFIGHTERS cate the water content of the statewide snowpack today is 42.5 inches, 196 percent of the May 1 average. The SWE of the northern Sierra snowpack is 39.9 inches (199 percent of average); the central and southern Sierra readings are 47.1 inches (202 percent of average) and 37.6 inches (180 percent of average), respectively. Today’s readings will help hydrologists forecast spring and PAGE 3 summer snowmelt runoff into rivers and reservoirs. The melt- ing snow supplies approximately one-third of the water used by Soil Born CSA manager (below, left) Elle Huftill-Balzer. Farm workers (above and right) tend to fresh, leafy greens still in Californians. MOTHER’S DAY the ground and follow with an initial quick wash. “California’s cities and farms WITH MARY JANE can expect good water supplies Story and Photos like to eat seasonal this summer,” said DWR Acting by Aubrielle Hvolboll produce, support Director Bill Croyle. “But this local agriculture and ample snowpack should not RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - contribute to a num- wash away memories of the Rancho Cordova’s well known ber of education intense drought of 2012-2016. urban agriculture educa- programs offered California’s precipitation is the tion project, Soil Born Farms, through the farm. most variable in the nation, and is gearing up for its Spring/ Working in the we cannot afford to stop con- Summer Community Supported field to harvest this serving water.” Agriculture (CSA) season, and it week’s CSA, Elle Snowpack water content is still has spots available for com- Huftill-Balzer, a measured manually on or near munity members who would CSA manager, picks the first of the month from January to May. The Phillips PAGE 7 Deep Purple scal- lions while another snow course, near the inter- group of Soil Born’s section of Highway 50 and staff focuses on D'Avignon rad- in the Youth Garden; we do vegetables: they are supporting Sierra-at-Tahoe Road, is one of ishes and Jericho lettuce. Also tours, field trips, nutritional out- a number of programs that cul- hundreds surveyed manually among them are a volunteer and reach with adults and kids, as tivate community knowledge throughout the winter. Manual a first-year apprentice. well as the adult apprenticeship and futures in agriculture. This measurements augment the elec- “We’re not just a production program,” said Huftill-Balzer, includes opportunities for CSA tronic readings from about 100 farm, we’re an educational farm. who has been with Soil Born members themselves, who are sensors in the state’s mountains We run Harvest Sacramento since 2010 and has run the CSA invited to get to know the farm that provide a current snapshot [and] A Garden in Every School for the past two years. and the people who grow their of the snowpack’s water content. Symposium, working with When purchasing the food. Frank Gehrke, chief of the school gardens. We have youth Soil Born CSA, buyers get “People who come out to the California Cooperative Snow Scan our QR Code for a groups come out here and work much more than just a box of Continued on page 3 Surveys Program, conducted direct link to our online edition! DWR’s survey today at Phillips and said of his findings, 2017 has been “an extremely good year in terms of the snowpack.” Gehrke said the snowpack is Del Campo High Students encouraging in terms of surface GOT MORE water supplies. “The thing we’re looking out for is primarily the Spend a Morning In DUI Court southern Sierra, where we have LOCAL full reservoirs and in some cases Story and Photos by Jacqueline Fox a huge snowpack,” he said. “We NEWS? want to make sure that we pru- FAIR OAKS, CA (MPG) - Standing firm in a teal suit dently manage that so we don’t and black glasses, attorney Paula Spano turned cause any downstream issues.” CALL 773-1111 toward the crowd of roughly 1,000 Del Campo California’s reservoirs are fed High School students seated behind her and both by rain and snowpack run- delivered this stern admonishment: “You all look off. A majority of the state’s LEGAL ADS FOR like very nice people, but I never want to see you major reservoirs are above nor- SACRAMENTO in my courtroom,” she said. mal storage levels. Spano, who works for the Sacramento County Earlier this month, DWR COUNTY? Office of the Public Defender, is assigned to the increased its estimate of this first-offender and misdemeanor DUI Court in year’s SWP supply to 100 per- We Can Do That! Schools Program, first launched in San Joaquin cent of requests for contractors County in 2003 and then in Sacramento County north of the Sacramento-San in 2010. Funded through a grant from the Joaquin Delta and 85 percent of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, requests for other contractors, the program brings actual DUI court cases to the highest since the 100-percent To place your legal Public Defender Paula Spano looks on as Sacramento Superior Court Judge Hon. Russell Hom area high schools, and Ms. Spano was trying the allocation in 2006. addresses students at Del Campo High School during a DUI Court in Schools Program April Source: DWR H advertising, go to 28. Continued on page 10 CarmichaelTimes.com www.AmericanRiverMessenger.com 2 • AmericanCARMICHAEL River TIMESMessenger • GRAPEVINE INDEPENDENT • CITRUS HEIGHTS MESSENGER • AMERICAN RIVER MESSENGER • GOLD RIVER MESSENGER • MAYMAY 12, 2017 Formerly Homeless Women to be Celebrated Regional Transit Launches at Women's Empowerment's Gala Survey to Engage Community SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) on residents, businesses, educa- Over the past year, Sac RT - The Sacramento Regional tional institutions, community has improved its financial sta- Transit District (Sac RT) is leaders and other stakeholders bility, attracted new riders and undergoing a major transfor- to provide their feedback so the strengthened its commitment mation to enhance service, to agency can fully understand the to clean, safe and convenient improve agency operations mobility needs and desires of transit service. Additionally, in and bring greater value to the the region. February 2017, Sac RT released region. An important part of this “Sac RT is focused on greater its new Strategic Vision, a effort is community engagement community engagement and multi-year plan that prioritizes and Sac RT has launched an that means listening to what res- a customer-first agency culture online survey (https://www.sur- idents want and need our public as well as a route optimiza- veymonkey.com/r/DGD32JT) transit system to be,” said Henry tion study to analyze how to to gather feedback from Li, General Manager and CEO best serve different parts of the Sacramento County residents of Sac RT. “The Sacramento region. about their priorities and vision region is growing and we have RT operates approximately for the future of public transit. new activity centers for hous- 69 fixed routes and 43 miles The survey asks residents ing, employment, shopping and of light rail that covers a 418 what they think about the cur- entertainment as well as chang- square-mile service area. Buses rent Sac RT bus and light rail ing traffic patterns. Our public and light rail trains operate 365 system, why they ride public transit system needs to adapt days a year. RT's entire bus transit in Sacramento or other to these changes and we are and light rail system is accessi- cities, and what changes would excited to work with commu- ble to the disabled community. bring the most value to their nity partners to develop a more Source: Sacramento Regional daily lives. Sac RT is calling valuable transit service.” Transit H

Women’s Empowerment graduates celebrate with Eileen Javora from KCRA3 at the organization’s 15th Anniversary Gala last year. The event raised $200,000 to help Sacramento homeless women find homes and jobs. Photo by Dylan Tyagi It’s Spare the Air Season SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) polluted the air is in their commu- a Spare The Air day SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - event. For tickets or sponsor- specifically for women who are - The Sacramento region’s 23rd nities. The chart has six categories: • Garden green – avoid using Community members are ship opportunities, call (916) homeless and their children. Spare The Air season starts May Good (green), Moderate (yellow), gas-powered lawn mowers, invited to the 16th Annual 669-2307 or visit www.wom- The award-winning organi- 1. Each summer, the Spare The Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups leaf blowers and other garden Celebration of Independence ens-empowerment.org. zation has graduated 1,411 Air campaign educates the public (orange), Unhealthy (red), Very equipment Gala that benefits Women’s “This event is like no other homeless women and their about the health effects of air pol- Unhealthy (purple), and Hazardous • Link your errands into one Empowerment, a local non- in Sacramento,” said Lisa children. Last year, 92 per- lution and asks residents to drive (maroon). big trip to lower pollution by profit job training and Culp, executive director of cent of graduates found homes less when a Spare The Air alert is Some people are more vul- reducing cold starts of your car empowerment program for Women’s Empowerment. and 81 percent found jobs or issued due to poor air quality. nerable to the health impacts engine women who are homeless “Rarely will you attend a fun- enrolled in school or train- Residents in the Sacramento of air pollution, including chil- • Work from home – get employer and their children. The event, draiser where donors and ing. The program combines region are urged to pay atten- dren, because their lungs are still permission in advance which raises funds for the community members have self-esteem courses, job train- tion to the daily Air Quality Index developing; older adults and the • Bring your lunch to work organization and honors the the chance to meet and talk ing, health classes and support (AQI) by downloading the free elderly; pregnant women; and • Use an electric starter or chim- group’s 1,411 graduates, will with women who have over- services to help homeless Sacramento Region Air Quality individuals with heart or lung dis- ney briquette starter instead of take place 5:30-8:45 p.m. on come homelessness. It’s our women across diverse ages, app. It’s available in iOS, Android ease, especially asthma. Even charcoal lighter fluid to start May 17 at the DoubleTree by largest fundraiser of the year, races and cultures. Women’s and Windows app stores. Users if you are healthy, air pollution your barbecue Hilton, 2001 Point West Way, but it’s also a night filled Empowerment is funded get the daily air quality forecast, can cause respiratory irritation or • Postpone outings on gas or die- Sacramento. Guests will min- with laughter, tears and joy through private donations from current air pollution readings for breathing difficulties during exer- sel-powered boats, trail bikes gle with graduates from the as we celebrate the incredible the community and receives no Sacramento, Placer, Yolo-Solano cise or outdoor activities. or all-terrain vehicles because program and enjoy a formal women who have shared their government funding except for and El Dorado counties, as well as Follow these tips to help reduce they are high pollution sources dinner, live and silent auctions, journeys with us.” in-kind rent from the County Spare The Air alerts and wildfire air pollution and protect your • Take public transit, walk or live music and presentations Women’s Empowerment of Sacramento. To make a smoke advisories when issued. health this summer: bike for commute, errands and from the graduates. was featured on NBC’s The donation: www.womens- The AQI keeps the pub- • Reduce your driving – postpone recreation Tickets are $125. Those TODAY Show in 2015 for empowerment.org. lic informed about how clean or at least one trip, especially on Visit www.SpareTheAir.com H who cannot attend, or wish offering the most comprehen- Source: Kristin Thébaud to contribute more, can spon- sive job-readiness program in Communications H sor a graduate to attend the the Sacramento area designed

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Volunteers, community members and students of all ages get down and dirty as well as energetically up to their elbows during the growing and harvesting seasons. Continued from page 1 24-week run from May farm to pick up their box, they’ll 24th through bring their kids and go for a walk November 1st. VCA SUNSET ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER around the farm. It brings them out “We cover Our services include: of their normal life and see, ‘This 7751 Sunset Ave., Fair Oaks, CA 95628 the broad cat- • Complete wellness care is what agriculture looks like, this egories, but 916-978-1057 VCAsunset.com is where my food comes from,’” then there are • Dentistry and surgery said Huftill-Balzer. CSA mem- the fun vari- • Experienced and caring staff VCA AMERICAN RIVER ANIMAL HOSPITAL bers are also invited to a number eties within 9391 Greenback Lane, Orangevale, CA 95662 of the farm’s calendar events that that,” said • Boarding and grooming** 916-984-0749 VCAamericanriver.com range from Introduction to Urban Huftill-Balzer. Backyard Beekeeping on May 6th • Exotic and pocket pets Community VCA GREENBACK ANIMAL HOSPITAL to Homegrown Herbalism on June members may sign up to receive Office hours are M-F, 9 a.m. to • Ultrasound and diagnostics 6th. a box every week or every 5 p.m. Their American River 8311 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 A Soil Born CSA box includes other week, with pickup on Rancho location is at 2140 Chase 916-727-6744 VCAgreenback.com 8-10 of that week’s organic, sea- Wednesdays at any of three loca- Dr., Rancho Cordova, CA. For sonal fruits and vegetables. tions in Sacramento. The farm is more information on Soil Born Purple cherry tomatoes, figs and open to the public M-F 8 a.m. to and their CSA program, visit AT VCA ANIMAL HOSPITALS, WE CARE peaches, white-striped eggplant, 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. them online at soilborn.org or and other unique varieties can all to 3:30 p.m., closed Sundays. call 916-363-9685. H *Free initial health exam for new clients only. Not to be combined with any other offer. Not good towards any services other than those set forth above, including: vaccines, boarding, be expected during the program’s grooming, medications, retail items, as well as any other veterinary services, including emergency and/or specialty veterinary services. Coupon good for up to two pets (dogs or cats only) per household. Redeemable only at a general practice VCA Animal Hospital. For pet owners who are aged 18 and older. Expires 12/31/17 Cashier Code: 700.500 **Grooming is available at select hospitals. © 2017 VCA Inc., VCA Logo is registered trademarks of VCA Inc. or its affiliated companies. Fire Camp Lets Kids Be Firefighters for a Week FAIR OAKS CEMETERY 19th ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY EVENT SATURDAY, MAY 27TH, 2017 @ 10:00AM

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BUCKEYE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT 100th Year Anniversary CHARTER MONTESSORI AT The Fair Oaks Cemetery istrict and the Memorial ay Ceremony Committee are VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY finaliing plans for one of the most popular and inspiring Memorial ay events in the area. EL DORADO HILLS, CA The Nineteenth Annual Memorial ay and Avenue of Flags Ceremony will be held Saturday, May 27, at the Fair Oaks Cemetery, located at 7780 Olive Street, Fair Oaks. The formal ceremonies Did You Know that …. the Buckeye Union School District is now accepting start at 10 AM. This years theme is to remember the 100th year Anniversary of the United States registrations for the Charter Montessori School Program beginning at the Transitional entry into the reat ar and to honor our Veterans of orld ar 1, The ar to end all wars, Kindergarten level at its Valley View School site located at 1665 Blackstone Parkway of whom there are eighty-six known veterans buried in the Fair Oaks Cemetery. in El Dorado Hills for the 2017-2018 school year? Chairman of the Fair Oaks Cemetery istrict Memorial ay Committee, Tom Askins will be If you are interested in such an education program for your children, we would invite the Master of Ceremonies. The main speaker(s) will focus on the history, facts and results of you to review the registration information and complete a registration packet, a copy the United States entry into this war. of which can be downloaded from the District website at http://www.buckeyeusd.org. The Fair Oaks Cemetery will be decorated with hundreds of flags lining its roadways as Completed registration packets may be submitted to the District Office at the Valley View The Avenue of Flags. e will also be adding more names to the Veterans Memorial all. Elementary School campus, 1665 Blackstone Parkway, Bldg. C., El Dorado Hills. It is the The laying of the wreath at the memorial in honor of over eighteen hundred veterans who are District’s intent to open the Valley View Elementary School with the Charter Montessori buried in the cemetery, will be done by VF ost 6158 and American Legion ost 383. Program containing classes in TK-6 th in the 2017-2018 school year, expanding to the 8th grade by the 2019-2020 school year. The musical program will consist of ipers, a rummer and ecorded Music by a local isc ockey. efreshments will be served at the conclusion of the ceremony by the Orangevale/ Fair The first day of school for 2017-2018 will be August 9, 2017. 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Driving home, I there be light.” Some, not me, refer mother, that’s why.” was sure something would happen Where to Find More Power to it as maternal instinct. To this day, I still do not know to me, putting me in the hospital. I My own mother gave me some what in the world that state- imagined myself being rushed into splendid advice when I was grow- ment meant. What did her being a surgery and the first thing the med- God, onto Jesus Christ (Isaiah quiet yourself, drop the distrac- ing up. Unfortunately, much of mother have to do with buying me ical team asked was, “Check his 40:30-31). tions, center in on God and His Mom’s advice shed light on noth- that toy? underwear to see if it’s clean.” God has all the power you greatness and His love and what ing. Absolutely nothing at all When she saw my confusion, she Upon finding my underwear not need and you get it by waiting He wants to do in your life – Let me outline some advice my told me, “When you have children clean, they refused me any medical on Him or by focusing on Him. His plan and purpose. The more mother gave me that, to this day, I of your own, you will understand.” attention and sent me back to my The more you focus on God, the you do this, the more you can be have no idea what she was talking I have children of my own as well mother. To this day, I am paranoid more you plug into His power. still and know that God is God, about. as grandchildren, and I still do not about wearing clean, fresh under- By Pastor Ray Dare If you spend a lot of your life the more you’re going to find I distinctly remember my mother know what she meant. It must be a wear each day. I have my mother to focusing on God, you’re going to yourself restored, renewed and standing before me, with hands on mother thing, which is all I know. thank for that. There are a lot of things in life have a lot of power in your life. refreshed on a daily basis. her hips, scolding me for some- Then there was the time I wanted Looking back at what I learned that drain your life of power, If you spend a little time focus- Today you may be feeling thing and then saying, “Who do to do something with some friends after years of hearing my moth- drain your life of energy and ing on God, you’re going to have fatigued. Perhaps you’re frus- you think you are?” and my mother would not let me. er’s advice, I have only one piece strength and vitality and stamina. a little power in your life. If you trated by different things you’re This always disturbed me and “But everyone else is going,” I of wisdom to pass on to you for Where can you get the energy don’t spend any time focusing facing. You may feel over- caused me to wonder about my protested in vain. That’s when my those moments with your mother. and the stamina and the power to on God, you’re going to have no whelmed. You may feel like nativity. As a young person, I often mother gave me her spin on the sit- The next time your mom makes live on? Where can you get the power in your life. the problems and the pressures pondered this question myself. uation at hand. one of those parental off the wall energy to just keep going when There’s a word for focusing and the stress in your life right As with most teens, I had long “What if EVERYONE jumped statements, just smile and ask you feel like giving up? People on God in the Bible. That word now are at a high level, and ris- moments of identity crisis. (When off a cliff? Would you do it, too?” her, “When you were my age, did try different things: fads, thera- is “worship”. Worship is simply ing. I want to invite you right you are young most of your energy The thing that confused me was, you walk to school or carry your pies, pills, things like that. But focusing on God. Some peo- now to pause, step back and be goes into producing hormones, and nobody was going to jump off lunch?” the real secret of power to live ple think worship is a ritual. It’s still and think about God. Just so the brain functions on low volt- any cliff. In fact, nobody in his or She’ll be confused, and you’ll be on is this: focus on God. not. Some people think it’s a say a simple prayer, “Lord fill age.) It greatly confused me that her right mind would ever think even. The more you focus on God, ceremony. Worship is not a cer- me with your power. Fill me with the person who should know who of such a stupid thing. Nobody, The one thing my mother did the more power you’re going emony. It’s not a list of things your wisdom. I release control I was, asked me the question I had that is, but my mother. 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had transformed that day onto Mother’s Day celebration in Mothering Sunday and declared the 21st Century. We need to it a holiday for servants to visit credit greeting card companies, their mothers, freshly baked florists, candy shops, and restau- cakes in their hands. rants who really look forward to However, we have to credit this day. It is one of the busiest Julia Ward Howe with first sug- days for phone companies too. gesting a day to honor American But, in my own estimation, it’s mothers and to celebrate peace not how big a bouquet of flow- Mother’s Day? in 1872. Howe, who wrote the ers or how fancy a brunch or any words for the “Battle Hymn of those things. It can be a lov- We celebrate Mother’s Day of the Republic,” organized ingly prepared breakfast in bed with love, and we are glad to annual Mother’s Day meet- or hand-picked bouquets of dan- do it because mom deserves ings in Boston. In 1907, Anna delions and daisies. Here are a it. Besides, Mother’s Day has Jarvis urged her mother’s church few other ideas. been honored since the days in Grafton, West Virginia, to 1) Freeze edible flowers with of ancient Greece. But where remember her mother on the water in ice cube trays. It’ll did Mother’s Day come from? second Sunday in May, which warm her heart. Mother’s Day means many was the second anniversary of things to many people. It’s a cel- her mother’s death. During her 2) Plant her favorite bedding Free wagon rides will be available at California Pioneer History Day at Marshall Gold Discovery State Park in ebration of spring, of family, and life, Jarvis’s mother had cam- plant in a small basket with Coloma, on May 20. Photo by Patrick Twomey, 2mefotos Photography of togetherness. It’s a time to paigned to raise awareness of a ribbon. It will last all year remember how much we mean poor health conditions in rural long when planted. By Margaret Snider to each other, and to make a fuss West Virginia communities, 3) Surprise mom with a quiet COLOMA, CA (MPG) - On May 20, over our mothers. However, this and Jarvis wanted to honor that retreat in her own bathroom. 2017, California Pioneer History special day has been celebrated memory. After transporting the Make sure it’s clean first. Day is coming back to Marshall in the United States since early celebration to her own church Bring in scented candles, Gold Discovery State Historic in the last century. in Philadelphia, she began to flowers, a new magazine or Park in Coloma. Admission is But long before our own lobbying local and national poli- book, a cold drink, and pipe free, State parking fee is $8 per Mother’s Day was named, moth- ticians to formalize the day. She in some soothing music. Most car. The event opens at 9 a.m. ers have been memorialized. met with Presidents Taft and important would be a sign and closes at 3 p.m., with parade The ancient Greeks honored Roosevelt and finally in 1913, on the door “Just for Mom… Rhea, mother of the gods, on a the House of Representatives at 10 a.m. It is sponsored by please do not disturb.” Entertainment will be continuous from after the introductions and special day. The Romans hon- adopted a resolution calling for the California Pioneer Heritage But the most important thing presentations at 10 a.m. until closing at 3 p.m. Photo by Patrick Twomey, 2mefotos ored Cybele, their own mother federal government officials to Foundation and The Church of Photography you can do is tell your mom Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. of the Roman gods. Later, wear white carnations in honor the “Candy Cannon” will shoot organizers of the entertainment how much you love her. Time Visitors are encouraged to get Christians named the fourth of mother on the second Sunday candy to gathered kids, who can for California Pioneer History passes quickly. I wish my mom into the spirit with period cos- Sunday of Lent as a day to honor in May. President Wilson made also join in with pioneer games. Day. “Singers will sing songs was still here for me to do the tume, if they wish. Mary, the mother of Jesus. By it official in 1914. There will be free wagon rides. of that period, ones they might same. HAPPY MOTHER’S Last year more than 5,000 the 19th Century, the English That brings us to our modern Visitors can try their skills have been singing at some of DAY!!! H people enjoyed the Day and making bricks, candles, dolls the mining camps,” Clinger said. new features have been added, and other crafts, try quilting There will be dancing, musi- to include a larger area of activi- and roast a biscuit on a stick. cal numbers, and other types of ties and events in the park. A log Families can bring food to eat at entertainment in two locations LEGAL ADS FOR cabin will actually be erected the picnic area or purchase food on the grounds during the day in real time, and at several food stands. The setting at the Marshall will be donated to the Park. SACRAMENTO COUNTY? After the parade at 10 a.m., Gold Discovery State Historic Historic displays and exhibits certificates of special recognition Park in Coloma is the historic will demonstrate how the pio- will be presented at the stage spot of John Sutter’s sawmill, neers met their needs, how they We Can Do That! area, and VIPs introduced. where gold was discovered in traveled and cooked and laun- Then will come the entertain- 1848. “It’s a very family ori- Call to place your dered their clothes. There will be ment, which will be continuous ented day,” Clinger said. “It’s periodic black powder musket legal advertising from around 10:30 a.m. until 3 ideal to help people in California 483-2299 firings, and the firing of a replica p.m. Jeri Clinger, co-founder feel the pioneer heritage here.” of the cannon purchased from All Legal Ads Published with her husband Richard of Come early to beat the crowds. Captain John Sutter in 1848. the Galena Street East singing For more information, please see by Messenger Publishing Special occasional firings of and dancing troop, is one of the http://californiapioneer.org/cphd. H

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The study looked at balance efforts to empower their mem- The economic impact of sheet, regulatory “call report,” bers by helping them make wise both locally-headquartered and and operational data to come to financial decisions and thrive.” non-local credit unions serv- its conclusions. ECONorthwest Household wealth and ing members across the county completed an independent anal- socio-economic mobility are in 2016 also contributed to the ysis of credit unions surveyed increasingly seen as being tied to Sacramento County Board of Supervisors recognize the 2016 volunteer/student intern contributions of 381,333 hours and $10,699,076.32 worth of service industry’s total statewide impact and used a “multiplier-effect” opportunities in financial educa- across California, which was model to extrapolate its eco- tion, an area many credit unions SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) recognized was Sacramento for donating 300 hours over a $17 billion. This is equal to the nomic conclusions. consider their strength. - Sacramento County is proud Teen/Animal Membership pro- six-month period to Sacramento same positive effect as some of In a separate local quar- “Research shows that up to to announce and recognize gram (S.T.A.M.P.). S.T.A.M.P. County Public Health in its the nation’s largest corporations terly-trends report, 10 credit half of wealth inequality may be the 9,346 volunteers/student consists of 12-18 year old par- work toward reducing opioid in America, including Kraft unions headquartered in caused by differences in finan- interns who contributed 381,333 ticipants and meets every other abuse, overdoses and deaths in Heinz, General Mills, Xerox, Sacramento County collectively cial literacy,” states a January hours to County programs Saturday and Sunday at the Sacramento County. Megan and Facebook—each having hit records in membership (1.26 2017 Education, Income and in 2016, which calculates to Bradshaw Animal Shelter. They Key is the primary author of the approximately $17 – 18 billion million members), money lent- Wealth article published by the $10,699,076.32 worth of service; happily complete basic shel- “Sacramento Prescription Drug in annual revenue. out ($11 billion), and deposits Federal Reserve. “As a result, the quality of life in our region ter cleaning tasks and creative Surveillance Report, 2015.” She As they pump financial ben- ($14.2 billion). These statewide people are more likely to use has been thereby enhanced for projects, alike, and play with helped the Epidemiology Unit to efits back to members through trends in first-mortgages, second- costly home loan mortgage prod- our residents. the shelter animals. Their very provide insightful interpretation offering better interest rates on mortgages, HELOCs, business ucts, pay higher transaction costs Departments served by these successful pet reading program of trends in opioid prescribing, loans and deposit accounts, as loans, new and used auto loans, and fees, and use high-cost bor- individuals and groups include was recognized nationally with develop recommended actions, well as lower or no fees, these 17 credit cards, and other consumer rowing options.” Airports, Animal Care and inclusion in the PBS documen- and establish concrete goals for credit unions were serving more loans give a snapshot of how Source: The California Regulation, Health and Human tary series, “Shelter Me” which the County and Sacramento Area than 575,000 members across local consumers are currently Credit Union League H Services, Parks, Probation, spotlights unique and innovative Opioid Taskforce. Sheriff and Waste Management programs that have a direct and If you would like to volunteer and Recycling. positive impact on the animals for the County of Sacramento, Multiple examples of contri- within municipal shelters. please visit: http://www.sac- butions roused a full range of Like myriad counties across county.net/Government/ Mail Carrier Canned Food Drive is May 13th emotions during a recognition the country, Sacramento is expe- GetInvolved/Pages/Volunteer. SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) The need for food donations at a time when many school ceremony today, from compas- riencing an increase in opioid aspx - Each year on the second is great. Currently, 49 million breakfast and lunch programs sion to concern. addiction and accidental over- Source: Sacramento County Saturday in May, letter carriers Americans are unsure where are not available to children in One volunteer group that was doses. Megan Key was honored Media Dept. H across the country collect non- their next meal is coming from. need. perishable food donations from Thirteen million are children Participating in this year's our customers. These donations who feel hunger's impact on Letter carriers stamp out hunger go directly to local food pantries their overall health and ability to Food Drive is easy. Just leave a Baker Responds to the California State Auditor’s Report to provide food to people who perform in school. More than 5 non-perishable food donation need our help. million seniors over age 60 are in a bag by your mail box on CA State Auditor: UC President Hiding $175 Million in Funds While Raising Tuition and Salaries Last year we collected over 80 food insecure, with many who Saturday, May 13th and your let- SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - and has nearly doubled in-state students, and the UC to get to the million pounds of food nation- live on fixed incomes often too ter carrier will do the rest. With Assembly Higher Education student tuition over the last bottom of this and do all we can ally, feeding an estimated 64 embarrassed to ask for help. your help, letter carriers and the Committee Vice Chair Catharine 10 years, while spending hun- to help UC get its financial house million people. Over the course Our food drive timing is US postal service have collected Baker issued the following state- dreds of millions of dollars on in order.” of its 24 year history the drive crucial. Food Banks and pan- over 1.5 billion pounds of food ment in response to the California projects and administrative sala- Baker represents the 16th has collected 1.5 billion pounds tries often receive the majority in the United States over our first State Auditor’s recent report ries. Students and their families Assembly District, which of food thanks to a postal service of their donations during the 24 years as a national food drive. detailing an undisclosed $175 deserve confidence that their includes the communities of universal delivery network that Thanksgiving and Christmas Please help us in our flight to end million reserve fund maintained money is being spent wisely. Alamo, Danville, Dublin, spans the entire Nation, includ- holiday seasons. By springtime hunger as we celebrate our 25th by the Office of the President of The UC Office of the President Lafayette, Livermore, Moraga, ing Puerto Rico, Guam and the many pantries are depleted enter- anniversary year in America's the University of California and acknowledges the need to Orinda, Pleasanton, San Ramon, U.S. Virgin Islands. ing the summer low on supplies great day of giving. H other financial concerns: address the Auditor’s find- and Walnut Creek. “The UC Board of Regents ings. 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These sion both on land and in the Sanctuary Fair Oaks/ sessions are open to the water between Hazel and public and residents are Watt avenues (an exception Orangevale By County Supervisor encouraged to attend. exists for Ancil Hoffman Susan Peters The Fair Oaks meeting will Golf Course). There is a great deal enforcement agencies, this bill of misinformation float- will force Federal immigration be held on Tuesday, May 23, In past years summer hol- Through the generosity of the By County Supervisor ing around regarding the officers into our neighborhoods American River Messenger, starting at 6 p.m. at La Vista iday weekends had become relationship between the and schools to perform stings this column serves to provide an High School, 4501 Bannister major problems along the Sue Frost Federal government and the which are potentially far more update about matters affecting Sacramento County Sheriff in dangerous and upsetting than Road (north of Winding Way). American River due to Through the generosity of the the unincorporated community regards to this issue. Nobody working from the jail. Becoming involved American River Messenger, of Carmichael. excessive alcohol consump- is bursting into undocumented Further, this bill could this column serves to provide an by participating in tion making the parkway immigrants homes because deprive Sacramento County update about matters affecting Tour the Waste Water of their immigration status. from being able to receive Neighborhood Watch, less of a family friendly the unincorporated community Treatment Plant Nobody is checking the immi- grants through the Office of attending these meetings, outing because of fights, of Orangevale. gration status of students in Justice programs, and the Free tours of the The California State legisla- and learning about recent public nudity, profanity and our schools. Nobody is getting Sacramento County Sheriff Sacramento Regional ture may soon make California criminal activities makes littering. deported because they reported would lose over $4 million in the first “Sanctuary State” in Wastewater Treatment a crime, got a traffic ticket, or annual Federal Funding (this us all more cognizant about Besides Memorial Day the Nation. I want to take a Plant are available during even committed a minor crime. bill doesn’t provide the fund- how to better secure our weekend, the restric- moment to explain what this That’s because the County does ing that would be lost). The the remainder of the year means for Sacramento County, property and make our com- tion is also applicable for not coordinate with ICE, nor do Sheriffs’ department has to provide residents with a and how it impacts Fair Oaks munities safer. the holiday weekends of hospitals, schools, or even the already been forced to reduce and Orangevale residents. hands-on education about Sheriff - except at the jails. their budget to untenable levels, Independence Day as well To become a “Sanctuary what happens to their waste- Family Fun at the County Fair When someone is sent to this bill would further hamper as Labor Day. In addition, State,” California will have The 2017 Sacramento the County jail for serious/vio- the ability for our law enforce- water once it leaves their to violate Federal informa- the Board of Supervisors lent crimes (drugs, theft, rape, ment to keep the streets of homes and businesses. County Fair will be held tion laws and limit cooperation delegated authority to the murder, etc.) through the nor- Fair Oaks and Orangevale safe May 25 -29 at Cal Expo. with the Federal Government The tour explains the treat- mal fingerprinting, information by suddenly stripping fund- Director of Regional Parks in order to help individuals ment process and showcases Activities include a carnival, is shared. Federal ICE Agents ing that places deputies in the in consultation with the who are illegally in the country food, barn animals, music, then contact the jail to inform community. how the plant keeps our avoid deportation. While the County Executive the abil- them that they have an ille- Thank you for reading – and shopping. City of Sacramento is a “sanc- community and the environ- ity to prohibit alcohol in the gal immigrant. The jail then and as always, if you want to General Admission is only tuary,” Sacramento County is ment healthy and safe. The holds that individual until contact me, call me at 916- Parkway on any additional not. This is an important dis- $6. Children age 12 and they have served out their sen- 874-5491 or e-mail me at treatment plant is located days between Memorial tinction as it is the county that under are admitted free. tence and releases them to the SupervisorFrost@saccounty. in Elk Grove and the tours runs the jail and county poli- Day and Labor Day when Federal authorities for pro- net. Separate special entertain- cies that more directly impact are offered by Sacramento such a ban is needed to cessing and deportation rather ment includes Lil Monster illegal immigrants that have Regional County Sanitation than releasing them back into Sue Frost represents the 4th maintain order to address committed additional crimes. Truck Tour, Bull Riding, the community. That’s it. District, which includes all or District. 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If you do not have email access, please call us at (916) 773-1111. 10 • American River Messenger MAY 12, 2017 Del Campo High Students Spend a Morning In DUI Court Continued from page 1 graduate of Del Campo High or your parents suffer,” she tell the students in a round-about School also addressed the stu- said. Many students approached way she hopes they never need dents as a friend held up a her afterward to offer hugs and her services. photo of her brother, Harrison support. The DUI Court in Schools and his twin sister, both also Judge Hom asked for a show Program gives students a sober- Del Campo graduates. Between of hands from those who’d had ing opportunity to sit inside a sobs, she slowly walked the stu- the experience of getting into a court room where a real judge, dents and the members of the car with a driver they knew was a real defendant and a real pros- court through the day in 2012 impaired. Juliana Gordon, a ecutor deliberate the sentencing when a drunken driver with an senior at Del Campo raised her phase in a DUI case and hand apparent history of DUI arrests, hand and explained she could down the punishment, all in real barreled through an intersec- identify and, although scared at time. tion in their neighborhood not the time, she got in the car any- The intent is to expose young far from the school, leaving her way, something this program people to the actual legal and brother, who was walking with also tries to address. Young financial consequences of a DUI his girlfriend at the time, so hor- people must learn about the court conviction so that they rifically maimed he succumbed consequences of driving under may make better choices when to his injuries 13 days later. He the influence, but they also they get behind the wheel. It was 21. need to be given permission to also aims to remind them of the Pleading with the students to tell friends or family members heart-wrenching impact on com- think about their choices, Long- who’ve been drinking or getting munities and families DUI cases Mary Beth Long-Randall, a graduate of Del Campo High School, shares her personal story of tragedy with Randall reminded them of the high they won’t be getting in the involving injuries and fatalities students at the school during a special DUI Court in Schools Program held April 28. irreparable damage caused to car with them. can have. her family and countless others For Gordon, it was another “The hope is that we can program, Spano said, defen- enrollment in a six-month pro- between that video you saw and via the choices made by drunken case of dumb luck. affect at least one person today dants may be offered a reduced gram for defendants with high Mr. Wong? Dumb luck. Dumb, or impaired drivers. “I just got in the back seat and by showing the actual rami- sentence of some form. blood alcohol counts in their damn luck,” Morgan said. “Don’t make your community prayed,” she said. H fications of driving under the The Del Campo hearing was systems upon arrest. Mary Beth Long-Randall, a suffer. Don’t make your family influence,” said Deputy District preceded by a jarring, 10-minute When it was over, Judge Hom Attorney Brian Morgan who video montage of reenactments stepped down from the “bench” prosecuted the April 28 case at of drunken driving accidents to speak to the students directly. Del Campo. and their aftermaths involving “What you just saw was real. mostly teens or young adults. This was an actual case,” Hom Once in session, Morgan deliv- said. Then he gave Mr. Wong The hope is ered the facts of his case against an opportunity to reflect and the 22-year old defendant seated explain to students and the court that we can affect next to his attorney, Ms. Spano, what he was thinking the night “ before Sacramento County he downed as many as three at least one person Superior Court Judge Hon. shots of hard liquor before get- today by showing Russell Hom. ting behind the wheel of his the actual ramifi- The defendant, identified 2000 Dodge Infinity and speed- as “Mr. Wong,” was arrested ing through town at 3 a.m. cations of driving in downtown Sacramento in “I felt like I was good enough under the influ- January, explained Morgan. to drive,” Wong said, before He’d been pulled over for admitting to having driven under ence. speeding and charged with one the influence many times prior. count of driving under the influ- “I guess I just had that mindset BRIAN MORGAN DEPUTY DISTRICT” ATTORNEY ence of a controlled substance, that kids do. That we are supe- and another for driving with rior to everything,” he said. more than twice the legal limit Not all DUI sentencing cases More than 6,000 DUI cases of alcohol in his body. end with fines, fees and jail are assigned to the Sacramento As some students fiddled time. It’s well known that a County Superior Court each clandestinely with their cell good number of them involve year, Spano told the students. phones, Mr. Wong plead guilty horrific accidents causing deaths Her program, however, involves to the charges against him and and life-altering injuries that only cases concerning first-time Judge Hom delivered the sen- bring unspeakable loss to vic- offenders and those where there tence: Five days in jail, fines tims’ families and loved ones, a have been no serious injuries or and court fees likely to amount fact the deputy district attorney loss of life. In exchange for vol- to as much as $12,000, three made clear during a post-trial unteering to participate in the years of probation, a suspended Q&A with the students. driver’s license, and mandatory “You know the difference

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