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Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • November 12, 2009 • The Land Park News   The Land Park News • November 12, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Veterans Day Memories Toys for the Troops’ Kids 2009 Special toy drive supports local military families Mike Gilson: Special to The Land Park News Among the several Christmas toy drives in the Sacramento Re- A True Janey gion, Toys for the Troops’ Kids is unique and special. The children Way Hero who receive our toy donations are also unique and special; they By MARTY RELLES are the children of American mil- Land Park News Columnist itary personnel who are deployed [email protected] away from home at Christmas- time or whose military parent Because so many children lived on Janey has been killed in action since the Way, other kids often came there to play. Mike Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Gilson was one of those kids. He was one of those larger than The forces behind Toys for the life people you meet. He stood a strapping six feet tall at 12 years Troops’ Kids, Inc. know that these of age. Mike came often to Janey Way to play football, basket- families suffer emotional, and Photo courtesy the U.S. Army The goal behind Toys for the Troops’ Kids is to deliver gifts to the families of 18 ball, ping-pong at the Relles house or to just hang out. He had sometimes financial, hardship be- military commands in California and Nevada. an outgoing personality and liked to tell jokes and tall stories. cause Dad or Mom is not at home. In school, Mike achieved average grades. He and I shared In their 2008 effort, they shipped the same teacher at St. Mary’s School, Mother Carmela, the 15,000 toys to the families of 18 back Lane and Sunrise Boulevard please call (916) 974-8387 or Sister Superior of the Catholic grammar school. She was a military commands in California in Citrus Heights) and Lake Crest visit www.toysforthetroopskids. tough, but excellent teacher. Mike and her had a challeng- and Nevada. Children of deployed Village Shopping Center (located org (Tax ID #43-2058781). ing relationship. She expected quiet and discipline in her members of the Air Force, Army, at Florin Road and Greenhaven To volunteer at one of their class; Mike liked to talk. One day, Mike was talking and she Marine and Naval bases, and de- Drive in Sacramento). major donation sites, contact walked down the row to his desk and told him, “Mr. Gilson, ployed National Guard units re- For more information or to Bret Daniels at (916) 870-7199 you are a tall boy, but if I have to, I will climb up on a desk to ceived several toys each. make a tax-deductible donation, or [email protected]. smack you.” That seemed to quiet Mike down for a while. Their goal in the 2009 effort When we graduated from St. Mary’s, Mike and I transferred is to increase distributions by to Christian Brothers High School. We were in different home- collecting 20,000 toys. room classes there, so I saw him a lot less. After two years at Chris- We will have many “satellite” col- tian Brothers, we both transferred to Sacramento High School in lection points, thanks to the great the 11th grade. We played junior varsity football together at Sac support of the Sacramento com- that year. Our team had six wins and two losses. We had a great munity and region, and its won- time. Mike had matured by then and did better in school. derful people who make Toys for In senior year, Mike began to talk about joining the military af- the Troops’ Kids a success. Their ter graduation. His older brother had done that and stayed in as a main donation sites will operate 11 career soldier. I didn’t know whether to take Mike seriously about a.m. to 7 p.m. from Dec. 5 to Dec. that. Like many young people, he sometimes changed his mind at 22, 2009, at Sunrise Festival Shop- the drop of a hat. Also, the Viet Nam War began to heat up about ping Center (located at Green- that time, and the whole idea sounded a little dangerous to me. After graduation, Mike, true to his word, went down to the military recruiting office and joined the U. S. Marines. He went off to training in late 1964, and then returned in the summer of 1965 on leave. We had fun when he came home that summer. We went down to the American River to swim, drink beer and chase girls. We sat out on our front lawn on Janey Way, smoking and joking and just having a wonderful time. When his leave end- ed, Mike returned to his Marine base where he received orders for Viet Nam. I never saw Mike again after that summer. Mike had served in Viet Nam eleven months and was nearing the end of his tour. His platoon left camp on a rou- tine mission. He walked the point that day at the head of the group. A rifle shot rang out and Mike went down. After a brief fire fight, his squad members ran to his aid. Too late. Mike had been killed instantly. He was only 20 years old. He did his job. He served his country. He died in battle. We all attended his funeral. He was the first of our gang to die. He received full military honors. I remember the Ma- rine captain handing the flag to his grief-stricken mother. In 2002, I visited our nation’s capitol with my wife. She went on behalf of her company to attend a meeting. I had re- tired by then and went as a tourist. I saw all the sights, includ- ing the Viet Nam War Memorial. It was a somber moment. I found Mike’s name on the wall and scratched upon it with pa- per to make an impression. I have since lost that paper, but I will never lose my memories of Mike. In light of Veterans Day, I am reminded of how much Mike Gilson gave to our country. Like many young men, he died so others could live. He is a true Janey Way hero.

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • November 12, 2009 • The Land Park News  Joe Marty is a Sacramento baseball legend Hometown homerun hero leaves legacy in Land Park bar By LANCE ARMSTRONG Land Park News Writer a Sacramento resident a half- [email protected] century-old or older gener- ally gets a much different re- Two neon signs are at- sponse. tached to the Tower The- Sure such a person might atre building, which opened refer to the bar, which suf- on Land Park Drive 71 years fered from the effects of a ago this month. In addition to fire on June 25, 2005 and the original Tower Records never reopened, but many sign that rests above the Tow- longtime residents of the er Café, a secondary sign pays city know the name Joe tribute to a man, named Joe Marty as much more than Marty. a name associated with a Many people are famil- now-defunct Land Park iar with the longevity of the watering hole. theater and the internation- Instead, they also know al success that Tower Records that the name belongs to one achieved, but what is to be of the most famous athletes made of the neon sign with to ever don a sports uniform the large baseball image at its in Sacramento. At left: Joe Marty was a star slugger and outfielder for the Sacramento center and the fancy signa- Solons. He was also known for being the first Sacramento native to hit ture-like name, “Joe Marty’s?” Joe Marty at the plate a home run in a World Series. (Photo courtesy of Alan O’Connor) Many younger generation A Sacramento native and Land Park News Photo/Lance Armstrong people are quick to point out product of Christian Broth- Above: This neon sign hangs above the now defunct Joe Marty’s bar at 1500 Broadway. their trivial knowledge about ers High School’s sports pro- The sign’s image of a baseball represents the business’s original owner Joe Marty’s long- the site at 15th and Broadway, gram during the late 1920s time involvement with the sport. explaining that the place was and early 1930s, Marty, who a popular bar just a few years was born Joseph Anton Mar- of California, where he stud- Marty, who grew up at 522 M nor league baseball team of ago. ty on Sept. 1, 1913, received ied and played sports in 1932 St., was best known for his the Pacific Coast League, ac- Although this information a three-sport scholarship in and 1933. success in baseball. quired the rights to the then- is certainly correct, a men- baseball, football and basket- Representing the bar’s neon In 1934, the San Francis- 20-year-old Marty. tion of the name Joe Marty to ball from St. Mary’s College sign baseball image quite well, co Seals, a Double-A mi- Marty did not disappoint the Seals organization. To the contrary, he improved each of his three seasons with the team. Far from an average team, the Seals won the 1935 league title and also includ- ed such baseball greats as Joe DiMaggio and Lefty O’Doul. As a testament to Marty’s stellar defensive skills, dur- ing the championship sea- son, Marty became the team’s center fielder due to his fleet- footed ability to cover so much territory of the outfield in a short amount of time. This move forced DiMaggio to play the less desirable right field. Marty’s third season with the Seals was so successful that he attracted the atten- tion of Major League Base- ball teams through such sta- tistics as a league best .359 batting average, 215 hits and 17 home runs. In the same fashion that many of the most successful Sacramento River Cats play- ers have been elevated to the MLB level, Marty left the

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 The Land Park News • November 12, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Marty’s: ‘(Joe Marty’s) was a place to meet friends and have a beer’ Continued from page 6

Seals to play for MLB’s Chi- from Tinian Island for Hi- years following his retire- he was nice to me. I remem- that was clean and you felt cago Cubs. roshima, Japan. ment from baseball, Marty ber the bar as a dark, musty, safe in there. It was a place to His April 22, 1937 debut After returning from the could be seen tending bar at smoky place with lots of base- meet friends and have a beer. with the Cubs marked the war, Marty, who had com- Joe Marty’s. ball pictures on the wall. My We’d say, ‘I’ll meet you over at beginning of Marty’s five piled a .261 MLB batting O’Connor fondly re- high school friends and I of- Marty’s.’” successful years in the ma- average, signed on with the membered visiting Joe ten had pizza in El Chico in Although Marty, who jors. Sacramento Solons of the Marty’s, which was con- the 1960s and I would peek passed away in Sacramento After a positive first Pacific Coast League at the nected to another busi- into the bar to see if Joe was on Oct. 4, 1984, and his old MLB season in which he age of 32 in 1946. ness, El Chico restaurant, tending bar and he usually business at 15th Street and had a .290 batting average The Solons were very which was locally famous was.” Broadway, which was operat- and 84 hits in 88 games, much connected to Land for its pizza. Sacramento resident Jack ed by a few other owners in Marty was involved in an Park, since the team played “Joe Marty’s had two sides Crouse also shared his its latter years, are no longer outstanding 1938 season its home games in its stadi- to it, connected by a door- memories about Marty and around, Marty nonetheless and post-season, which el- um at the southeast corner way,” O’Connor said. “On the his bar in the Tower The- left behind many fine mem- evated his status among of Broadway and Riverside west was the bar and on the atre building. ories. the most successful base- Boulevard. east was El Chico. Growing “Everybody knew Joe Mar- And in the name of Sacra- ball players to come out of Marty enjoyed success up as a kid in the 1950s, my ty the baseball player and he mento history and the city’s the very rich baseball city as a Solons player for dad took me to get pizza at El also had his place Joe Marty’s,” longstanding baseball tra- of Sacramento. seven seasons, including Chico and introduced me to Crouse said. “It was kind of a dition, the name Joe Mar- During a July 1, 1938 regu- the 1950 season when he Joe Marty. He had a reputa- sports bar, a sports hang out. ty should forever be remem- lar season road game against served as a player-manag- tion as a grumpy, old guy, but It was a well organized place bered. the Cincinnati Reds, Marty er. became the first Cubs player In speaking about Mar- to hit a home run in a night ty’s place in Sacramento game. baseball history, O’Connor His home run firsts con- said, “In my opinion, I tinued in the post-season, as think Joe Marty is argu- Marty hit a home run out of ably the best baseball play- Yankee Stadium during a 5- er to come out of Sacra- 2 loss to the eventual world mento.” champion New York Yan- In understanding the im- kees on Oct. 8, 1938. portance of Marty’s base- The blast marked the ball accomplishments in first time that a Sacramen- high school and beyond, to native hit a home run in a Christian Brothers High World Series game. has memorialized Marty through its current base- Sacramento’s slugger ball field, which bears his In his book about great name. players in local baseball his- O’Connor said that de- tory from 1886 to 1976, spite Marty’s many accom- “Gold on the Diamond,” plishments on the baseball Sacramento baseball histo- diamonds, he had a prob- rian Alan O’Connor calls at- lem with alcohol, thus leav- tention to the fact that this ing a lingering question as home run was not Marty’s to what his potential on only World Series feat. the field might have been Highlighting that Marty without this addiction. had a .500 batting average “(Marty) had all the in the series, O’Connor em- (baseball) tools,” O’Connor phasized that with this av- said. “Joe’s problem, of erage, Marty exceeded the course, was he got into series’ batting successes of drinking early. I’ve been Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, told by (former Sacramen- Tommy Heinrich and Joe to Union Sports Editor) Gordon. Bill Conlin, etc. that (Mar- After splitting the 1939 ty) was a better player than season between playing for Joe DiMaggio, but he cor- the Cubs and the Philadel- rupted his talent through phia Phillies, Marty played alcohol.” two more years with Phila- Ironically or not, Marty delphia before serving as a became involved in the bar supply sergeant in the Army business. during World War II. O’Connor notes in his From baseball to bar book that in August 1945, After operating a bar at Marty observed the Enola 731 J St. shortly after the Gay B-29 bomber as it de- war, Marty opened his 15th parted with its atomic bomb Street and Broadway bar in 1953 and for about 30

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • November 12, 2009 • The Land Park News  Mick Martin revels in music memories Sacramentans, others celebrate Woodstock’s 40th anniversary at West Fest By LANCE ARMSTRONG Land Park News Writer [email protected] gerty of the Sons of Cham- Martin, who is best known plin. locally for his band Mick Also taking the stage was Martin and the Blues Rock- It has been 40 years original Woodstock co-pro- ers and his Capital Public Ra- since the legendary Wood- ducer Artie Kornfeld, Ray dio program, “Mick Martin’s stock festival drew about Manzarek of The Doors, the Blues Party,” said that he has 400,000 people to a 600- original cast of the rock mu- been fortunate to play music acre farm in Bethel, N.Y. sical, “Hair,” beat poet Mi- with Mandel in recent years. and despite this passage of chael McClure and David Martin, an Antelope res- time, a West Coast anni- Hilliard of the Black Panther ident who spent many years versary event held Oct. 25 Party. living in East Sacramento, proved that the music and Also adding to the many at- said that during a session, energy of the event has far tractions, guitarist Leon Hen- Mandel, who has also per- from faded. drix, the brother of the late formed with Charlie Mus- With thousands of people, Woodstock great Jimi Hen- selwhite, the Rolling Stones including many who traveled drix, was also present to assist and John Mayall, turned to Land Park News Photo/Lance Armstrong from Sacramento, flocking in leading an attempt to break him and said, “We’re playing Mick Martin (far left) stands alongside his bandmates following his Oct. 25 perfor- to Speedway Meadow in San the Guinness world record Woodstock (in Golden Gate mance at Golden Gate Park. Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, for largest guitar ensemble. Park).” the spirit of this celebrated Unfortunately for the partic- “Harvey is a man of few birds, The Kinks and The something that Martin re- Aug. 15-18, 1969 festival and ipating guitarists, who played words,” Martin said. “(Re- Rolling Stones, as part of a fused to miss, especially be- its era was very much alive. Jimi’s song, “Purple Haze,” the sponding to Mandel), I said, special Christmas show at the cause of his admiration for Certainly helping to add effort fell short. ‘Great, that sounds good to Eel Pie Club (in London),” Mandel’s music. much intrigue and distinction Another original Wood- me. I’ll be glad to do that.’” Martin said. “Harvey Mandel was one to this free admission, Oct. stock performer, guitar vir- Martin, who described play- Being a part of a Wood- of the pioneers in the music 25 event were performances tuoso, Harvey “The Snake” ing on the West Fest stage as stock anniversary, Martin ex- business,” Martin said. “He by original Woodstock musi- Mandel, who performed at being a part of living history, plained, was in a way a fulfill- came out from Chicago with cians such as Barry “The Fish” the 1969 event with the band, said that playing the Wood- ment of one of his childhood Charlie Musselwhite. But Melton of Country Joe and Canned Heat, drew much ap- stock anniversary show was a dreams. once he went out on his own, the Fish and members of the plause for his performance at very big opportunity for him. “Even though I wasn’t able he was the first artist to use Jefferson Airplane, as well as West Fest. “I would say that Wood- to go to Woodstock – I wasn’t percussion – conga drums – other notable musicians of stock in a rock sense ranks even at (the famous 1967) and that’s where Santana got the era, including John York of The Sacramento connection right up there with having Monterey Pop (Festival) – I the idea. So, Harvey has been The Byrds, Lester Chambers Alongside Mandel, play- played jazz at Carnegie Hall wanted to go, but I was just an innovator in the music of the Chambers Brothers, ing his trusty harmonica, was with (blues guitarist) Jimmie shy of being old enough of my business for a very long time. David and Linda La Flamme a musician who many Sacra- Smith and (jazz saxophonist) parents letting me go,” Martin He invented the finger tap- and Mitchell Holman of It’s a mento music scene followers Grover Washington, Jr. and said. ping method of guitar play- Beautiful Day, Lydia Pense of know quite well: Mick Mar- my tours of Europe playing But being a part of this Cold Blood and Terry Hag- tin. with members of The Yard- Woodstock celebration was See West Fest, page 9

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 The Land Park News • November 12, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. West Fest: ‘This event means peace, love, compassion and understanding’ Continued from pagae 8 ing that a lot of people credit tive trumpeter Cynthia Rob- put on a Woodstock anniver- to Joe Satriani. Harvey is one inson of Sly and the Family sary show, he said, ‘Wood- of the true innovators when it Stone, who performed a 15- stock? That’s an East Coast comes to guitar playing and minute set with saxophonist thing,’ ” Moore said. “We re- anyone who really knows gui- Jerry Martini, who was also minded him that Allen Co- tar knows that he was one of a member of Sly Stone’s re- hen and Michael Bowen – the most important artists in nowned band. who were both friends of his the Bay Area.” Also attending the event – were involved with the first Martin, who has been per- was Bill Just, who until (Human) Be-In (free con- forming professionally in Sac- about two years ago was a cert on Jan. 14, 1967) and the ramento since the late 1960s, longtime resident of East Summer of Love. So, what added that playing before the Sacramento. happened in San Francisco largest audience he has ever Although he admits that he culminated with the Wood- performed in front of was almost exclusively listens to stock gathering in 1969. If also a very memorable expe- reggae, Just said that he saw it wasn’t for what happened rience. his fair share of rock shows out here, who knows if there “There were just so many during the 1960s in both Sac- would have been a Wood- people out there, but I made ramento and San Francisco. stock. In that context, the myself look up at the crowd,” “This kind of music is fun 40th anniversary was at home Martin said. “It was an in- to be around, so that’s what here.” credible experience (perform- I’m kind of here for, but I’m Mark Richardson, who lives ing at West Fest). I think it’s a reggae man, a reggae spe- in the Pocket area of Sacra- the most beautiful thing I’ve cialist,” Just said. “I definitely mento and was attending ever experienced in my life. went to a lot of shows down West Fest, said that he was This event is 40 years in the here (in San Francisco), in- one of the many attendees of making and we have multiple cluding ones at the Fillmore the Human Be-In. generations here who under- (Auditorium) and I went to Pointing at a nearby sports stand how to be together, en- an acid test (concert) at Muir field with birds on it, Rich- joy being together and enjoy Beach with Creedence Clear- ardson said, “That’s where it the music and try to make a water Revival before they was held. I was a cross coun- better world.” were really big. And in Sacra- try runner and I knew the And with the success of his mento, I went to a memorable park well. I just happened to long career in Sacramento, show (with Pink Floyd) at the come across the event. I had Martin said that he was not Sound Factory (at 1217 Al- no clue what was going on. I Land Park News Photo/Lance Armstrong short on local fans who trav- hambra Boulevard).” just remember the big group Pocket area resident Mark Richardson was among those who traveled from the eled to see him at the event. Explaining the reason- of people. I think the (Grate- Sacramento area for the event. “A lot of people came here ing behind holding a Wood- ful) Dead played there, plus to see me,” Martin. “Even the stock anniversary event on they had some poets and Hughston, who put forth passion and understanding. hippie girls who used to fol- the West Coast, Alan Moore speakers.” much effort to provide the We’re here because we want low my band Joshua in 1969 of Musicians and Fine Artists Richardson, who said that public with a free, posi- these principals to come back were right down in front.” for World Peace said that the he has been “tapped into the tive and enjoyable experi- in our society.” gathering represented a full rock music scene” for many ence at West Fest, explained Moore said that with the Sacto to SF to Woodstock circle of events. years, added that he was also the overall philosophy of the success of this year’s West In addition to Martin, the “When (MFAWP) went to a part of the Rock Medicine event. Fest, he anticipates that a capital city was also represent- (West Fest promoter) Boots program, which was found- “Nobody got paid to do this similar Woodstock anniver- ed on stage by Sacramento na- Hughston and asked him to ed in 1973 to provide medical (event),” Hughston said. “This sary will be held on the West assistance at rock concerts. event means peace, love, com- Coast in the future.

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • November 12, 2009 • The Land Park News  From the grassroots on up Local resident group pioneers incredible effort to save 140 felines

By SUSAN LAIRD Land Park News Writer short time, and eventually 140 fe- [email protected] lines in just a couple years. When the economy took a downturn, the family found itself unable to con- His yellow eyes following a clus- tinue to support what had become ter of moving feathers, the sleek, an overwhelming situation... They black cat crouches, patiently. Sud- appealed to the media for help denly, he leaps up, his young paws find homes for the cats, but results grasping wildly for the elusive were poor. prize. Toby lands on the floor, alert It looked like the county would and contemplating his next move, have to step in, with a “Final So- as the “fishing pole” of bird feath- lution” that no one wanted. That’s ers “flies” over to a nearby group when Friends of the Sacramento of cats. It’s playtime with humans City Shelter Animals, Inc. stepped on a feline adoption day, and this in to try to rescue not a few ani- group of young cats is having a mals, but the entire colony. It was wonderful time. a bold, courageous move that had Toby is one of the lucky ones. never been attempted before on so He will live to chase another kit- large a scale. ty toy, to rub up against a human’s “These are some of the friendli- legs, to purr his love of life on a est, most beautiful cats,” said Dia human lap. Goode, cofounder of Friends of It almost wasn’t so. the Sacramento City Shelter An- Photo courtesy Dia Goode Thanks to the extraordinary ef- imals, Inc. “When we heard about These cats were rescued by local Sacramento area residents after county officials informed the public forts of a dedicated group of local them, we went over to the house that the pets would be euthanized. citizens, community groups, re- to assess the situation. The cats gional shelters and an area pet re- would come right over to you. To vious owners obviously took good three years of age. There really sort, a group of 140 felines will all kill them would be so unjust. We care of them, aside from their fail- aren’t any old ones or really young be adopted out to loving homes, couldn’t just stand there. We had ure to spay and neuter.” ones, which is unusual.” instead of facing the death sen- to do something.” “It was a truly bizarre situation,” The Friends put out a plea for tence of “euthanasia” – translated “It was overwhelming,” said El- said Moira Monahan, a Friend help to local and regional “no kill” from the Latin: “good death” – at a len Nakata-Harper, an East Sac- volunteer who lives in Land Park. shelters and rescue groups. The county animal shelter. ramento resident and Friends “The smell of the cats at the house Tahoe Truckee Humane Soci- The large cat colony was the re- volunteer. “Seeing so many eyes was overwhelming. But you got ety took four black cats, adopt- sult of a pair of well meaning pet looking at you. The majority were used to it each time you came to ed them out and took four more. owners who failed to spay and so friendly. The others, cautious, rescue a few more cats. I work on Pets Unlimited in San Francis- neuter their original pets, and who but eventually warming up to us. the spay/neuter and foster care co took six cats. Tri Valley in the then took on stray cats as well. A They knew we were there to help. projects. The cats range in age few cats became a few dozen cats in And they were all healthy. The pre- from six months to about two or See Cats, page 11

10 The Land Park News • November 12, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Cats: ‘They are just as Upcoming adoption day: November 15 sweet and friendly as the There is one more adoption day planned at the Wag Hotel in West Sacramento. first ones to be rescued’ Those interested in adopting a cat are encouraged to visit the pet resort on Nov. 15 Continued from page 10 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Each cat has already been altered, had all its vaccina- tions and has been micro chipped. The price for adoption is a bargain: $30 for one Bay Area took 14 cats. San “They make cat, $40 for a pair. If, for any reason, an adoption doesn’t “work out,” the Friends of Francisco Animal Control the Sacramento City Shelter Animals, Inc. will accept animals back. The purpose is took five felines, the Sac- wonderful, to find homes where both felines and families can thrive. The Wag Hotel is located ramento ASPCA took sev- beautiful pets. at 1759 Enterprise Blvd. in West Sacramento, just off Highway 50. en kitties and Best Friends For more information about the Friends of the Sacramento City Shelter Animals, in Utah took a number of Don’t write Inc., or to make a donation to support their animal rescue efforts, visit www.sacci- cats as well. them off.” tyshelter.com. Local rescue groups stepped forward to help, - Susan Laird including Happy Tails, Cats About Town and The Friends employed Field Haven in Lincoln. two rescue strategies: one A great many individuals group of cats was altered, hosted adoption events at many people are not aware dogs. They make wonder- gave freely of their time, processed and sent out to their facility and supported of is that there is a bias ful, beautiful pets. Don’t making numerous trips other groups, the other this effort all the way. It’s in county shelters nation- write them off.” to the Meadowview area was altered, processed and a beautiful facility and we wide against black cats The amazing effort of home to remove cats, trans- sheltered at the Wag Hotel highly recommend them to and dogs. They believe this united group of ani- port them to vet appoint- in West Sacramento. anyone who needs to board that these animals are un- mal lovers and organiza- ments, shelters, fostering “If it wasn’t for Wag and their pet.” adoptable, simply because tions is bearing fruit: of and more. the SPCA, we couldn’t have An additional concern – of the color of their fur. the original 140 kitties, “The plan was: we (the done this,” Goode said. and one of the reasons the These animals are often there are just 22 who still Friends) pulled the cats “It wouldn’t have worked. Friends moved to take ac- killed immediately, and need homes. out, took them to the Sac- The SPCA was phenom- tion so quickly – was the never make it to the public “These aren’t cats that ramento SPCA for spay- enal…they rearranged en- large number of black cats. for adoption. We want to were ‘passed over,’” Goode ing, neutering, testing for tire schedules to spay and “There are tabbies, cali- show everyone that – not said. “These are simply the leukemia and feline AIDS, neuter the cats... Wag is coes, seal points, tortoise- only can a large popula- last ones to come out of and had them vaccinated equally amazing. They have shell cats…and a large tion of animals be adopt- the house. They are just as and micro chipped,” Goode housed them in their spe- number of beautiful black ed out – it is also unneces- sweet and friendly as the said. “Others devoted time cial ‘cat condos’ for weeks, cats,” Goode said. “What sary to kill black cats and first ones to be rescued.” to making sure the cats were socialized. This way, every animal in the col- ony would be adoptable, and there would be abso- lutely no need to kill any of them.”

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • November 12, 2009 • The Land Park News 11 Mayor Johnson gives city update at Sacramento State By ART GERMAN Land Park News Writer the late Sen. Ted Kennedy; and Su- [email protected] preme Court Justice Clarence Thom- as. Johnson noted that he’s a Dem- ocrat, but found Thomas’ support An ebullient Mayor Kevin Johnson of charter schools to be inspiring, told a capacity audience of more than though Thomas is a Republican and 300 at Sacramento State University at a conservative. Before he was elected the end of last month that he’s work- Sacramento’s mayor last year, John- ing full tilt to build “a bigger and bet- son founded St. Hope Academy, ter” Sacramento and that his current which has taken over the old Sacra- proposal for a strong mayor govern- mento High public school and has ment organization is at the heart of improved student performance as a his plans for the city’s future. non-profit charter school. Johnson was the Oct. 23 speaker at Johnson said Kennedy, Thomas and the weekly forum sponsored by the Wooden, in different ways, have urged Renaissance Society, a learning-in-re- him to become part of the communi- tirement program based at the univer- ty, to vote, to make a difference, and sity. eventually to give back to the commu- When the one-hour session was nity. over, Johnson received a standing ova- “I learned that you have to be open tion from the overflow crowd. At the minded to different ideas,” he added. Land Park News Photo/Art German Phylllis Mills, Renaissance Society member and retired dean of the CSUS School of Health and Human outset, staff had to put several dozen Among current issues now facing Services, meets with Mayor Kevin Johnson last month at the weekly forum sponsored by the Renais- temporary seats on stage and at the the city of Sacramento, Johnson gave sance Society. rear of the Hinde Auditorium in the first place to his current proposal, due Student Union to accommodate the to go before voters next year, to re- audience. place the current council-city manager He said he is concerned that large Johnson said that plans are being Harriette Work, last year’s Renais- style of municipal management with a stores have been locating outside finalized to provide shelter for 150 sance Society president, introduced strong mayor system. This would per- Sacramento because there is a lack homeless persons and to deal with Johnson. She noted that the mayor - mit Johnson, as mayor, to make many of suitable space near downtown, the city’s recent granting of building who first achieved prominence as an of the day-to-day decisions that are such as Ikea, which has opened, permits for more than 30 Natomas NBA basketball star - had grown up now made by the city manager. along with several other major homes on sites that lack adequate in Sacramento and has devoted his “We currently have a population of companies, in West Sacramento. flood protection. years in the capital city to public ser- 470, 000,” he said. “In the U.S., cit- Stores opening in West Sacramen- In the Natomas case, the mayor vice. ies of that size mostly have a strong to – in Yolo County – represent a said an audit is needed to see if some- In his talk, Johnson listed major is- mayor system. It enables the mayor substantial tax loss to Sacramento thing illegal occurred. “We can’t pe- sues that he said are currently facing to make important decisions quick- city and county. nalize the residents for mistakes the Sacramento, including where to re- ly, and at the same time be account- The long-pending issue of where city makes,” he said. locate the Kings’ current Arco Are- able for them.” to build a new Sacramento Kings At the meeting’s close, Renais- na basketball home; restoring the K He said new decisions also are basketball arena also has pro- sance members flocked around the Street mall as a vibrant downtown needed to deal with the stagnation found implications, Johnson said. mayor, mostly to shake his hand. hub; increasing the powers of the may- along the K Street mall, including The site should be within the city, Among those who moved on to the or; how to handle the city’s recent ap- re-opening the thoroughfare to auto he added, “and I do not believe it stage were Phyllis Mills, a Green- proval of more than 30 home building traffic. should be at Cal Expo. It would haven-Pocket area resident who is sites in Natomas; and how to provide “Sacramento will never be a world not be in the best interests of the retired dean of the CSUS School shelter for Sacramento’s homeless. class city,” he said, “if it has a down- city to have it there. Instead, the of Health and Human Services; Johnson said he’s been inspired town that looks as it does now.” He rail yard (adjacent to downtown) and Mel Bisgay of East Sacramen- over the years by a number of prom- noted that one closed store on K is a real possibility.” to, a retired aeronautics executive inent role models with whom he’s Street displays a sign that says, “… He said that within the next three who has been active during re- come in contact. Among them have Coming Soon” months he will present a plan to keep cent years as a legislative advocate been John Wooden, the legendary “The sign has been there four years,” the Kings in Sacramento. for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. long-time UCLA basketball coach, Johnson added. “It (the new store) is “We do not want to lose them,” he Both agreed that Johnson gave a who recently turned 99 years of age; not coming.” said. “great” presentation.

12 The Land Park News • November 12, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • November 12, 2009 • The Land Park News 13 Buying a (first) home? Three steps to success: prioritize, educate yourself, get help

By JOHN WOODALL Lyon Real Estate priced home. That compares to an exciting but emotional ex- Special to The Land Park News just 26 percent two years ago. perience. Then, educate your- Prices have fallen dramatically self about the market and seek According to the Califor- and as an added bonus, interest out an experienced advisor. nia Association of Realtors, 67 rates are historically low too. percent of potential first time Monetary Priorities buyers in California (as of June So, you’re thinking it’s time New home anxiety often 30 – the latest report available) to buy a home; now what? centers on money issues: How can now purchase a median It’s normal to have some much can I /we qualify for? anxiety over buying a home – What are the payments, the it’s a big commitment. How- down payment? What kind of ever, a helpful way to sort out payment am I going to be com- home buying complexities is fortable with? Address these by first taking time to “prior- questions early on by either itize the priorities.” It adds an objective framework around See 3-Steps, page 15

14 The Land Park News • November 12, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. 3-Steps: ‘Work with a Realtor who will be willing to educate you’ Continued from page 14 using an on-line mortgage cal- Look and Learn Getting Professional Help culator (keeping in mind that Well over 80 percent of Buy- Knowledge and experience in this will only provide a rough ers today spend three to six your trade or business are impor- estimate) or talking to a lend- months “window shopping on- tant, right? Likewise, since Real er about getting pre-approved. line” before actually entering Estate transactions are com- Knowing that you’ve got a pre- the market place. In our current plex and mistakes can be costly, approval in your pocket gives market, Buyers also need to con- it makes sense to entrust perhaps you confidence as you begin sider which part of the market the largest financial transaction looking for your new home. segment they will be involved in: of your life to someone who is price, neighborhood, or function well trained and experienced. Family and Individual Priorities (a home with RV storage for ex- Buyers should use their own With input from the en- ample); and educate themselves representative so that their in- tire family, make a list of what about current market condi- terests are protected. Work with is important to you. Consider tions in the segment that affects a Realtor who will be willing to neighborhood, space require- them. But keep in mind that educate you and spend time un- ments and features – number what is true today may not be derstanding your needs before of bedrooms, a pool etc. Could true when you are ready to buy you ever get in a car and start you handle a “fixer” instead of a – you will need to get updated. looking. Plus, the agent you pick “move in ready” home? Include For example, just 6 months ago, should offer you access to a pow- access to schools, communi- buyers were avoiding short sales; erful, easy to use search tool to ty activities and the work com- but over the past few months help you educate yourself about mute on your list. Also pinpoint short sale transactions are be- terminology and availability. individual privacy, lifestyle and ginning to increase dramatically. activity needs of family mem- Buyers should also learn the dif- John Woodall, GRI, SRES is a bers. For example, do you like ferences between Bank Owned Broker Associate with Lyon Real to entertain? And don’t forget to listings (REOs), “Short Sales” Estate. He’s earned a GRI desig- consider that the space needs of and traditional owner sellers and nation (for advanced real estate children will change significant- how these types of sellers can af- education) and is a Seniors Real ly as they grow and mature. fect their plans. Get good advice. Estate Specialist, (SRES). He is Rank your “wish list” as to Work with a seasoned agent who equally skilled at helping sellers “required”, “desirable” and “ac- can explain how the buying pro- or buyers of homes and invest- ceptable” priorities, then pare cess and transaction time frame ment properties. For more in- these down to the top 5 “must may differ with each of these types formation, please contact John have” choices. Now you’re of sales and what is happing in the at (916) 421-5421 or log on to ready to find your new home. marketplace today. John at www.john.golyon.com

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(NAPSI) – First-time of this tremendous opportu- borrowing more affordable for homebuyers and those who nity should start the ball roll- potential homebuyers. haven’t owned a home in the ing soon.” • Affordability – Home past three years are running In some cases, buyers are prices are more affordable now out of time to cash in on the able to receive the tax cred- than they have been in decades, $8,000 first-time homebuyer it immediately through short- according to NAR’s Housing tax credit. The deadline is No- term bridge loans and either Affordability Index. vember 30. If you don’t close increase their down payment These conditions, however, on your home by then, you’ll or supplement their closing are temporary. Recent hous- miss out on one of the ma- costs. A Realtor can tell you if ing statistics and trends show jor buyer opportunities in the the bridge loan process is avail- signs that the market may have current housing market. able to you. already hit bottom. Prices in Today’s tighter credit mar- Not a first-time homebuyer? many areas have stabilized and ket means the days of settling Not a problem. Current mar- are rising again. on a home in two weeks are ket conditions have created a “Today’s buyers are stay- gone. Lenders are paying clos- wealth of advantages for all of ing well within their bud- er attention than ever to a bor- today’s buyers, including: get and realizing this is an rower’s financial information. • Lots of choices – More incredible opportunity to In many cases, appraisals are homes on the market means own a home of their own,” also taking longer and things buyers can negotiate better said Yun. “There’s never like home inspections and ti- prices and terms. been a better time for peo- tle searches take time. So there • Low interest rates – ple to start building their may be no time to waste. Mortgage interest rates re- future through homeown- “Homeownership is an in- main historically low, making ership.” vestment in your future, and the temporary $8,000 tax credit can help many of today’s buyers start building that fu- ture,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National As- sociation of Realtors. “How- ever, buyers should be realis- tic about the time it could take between beginning the home search and actually closing on the deal. Anyone who’s seri- ous about taking advantage

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(NAPSI) – Purchasing a home can the state’s housing authorities for on credit from the GMAC Finan- prices of comparable neighborhood be the most important financial deci- more information. cial Services’ financial literacy pro- homes and the asking price of nearby sion a person makes. That’s why it is gram, SmartEdge, that can help you homes. The CMA can be shown to important to understand the process 2. Shop for a mortgage before you understand how credit affects your the seller when you make your offer. of buying a home and to evaluate your shop for a home. Most real estate loan options, what affects your cred- This may justify your purchase offer budget and credit score. professionals recommend that you it score and how to get on the right and show the seller why your offer is Here are some tips to help you navi- obtain a credit pre-approval before track. reasonable. gate the home-buying process: you begin looking for a home. Get- ting preapproved generally means 3. Become familiar with all mort- 5. Decide what conditions (also 1. Save for your down payment. you receive a loan commitment from gage-related terms. The Smart- known as contingencies) you want Zero down payment mortgages your mortgage company before you Edge Web site also offers a real es- to place on buying the house. Your are rarely available, so it’s impor- have found a home, based on a re- tate and home-financing glossary, purchase may be made contingent tant that you save ahead of time. view of your credit and finances. which defines important home-buy- on obtaining financing, a building in- The more money you put down on Credit requirements are more strin- ing terms such as Annual Percent- spector’s satisfactory report or selling the house, the lower your mortgage gent than they’ve been in years past, age Rate (called APR) and escrow. your present home. Real estate con- payment will be. And if you make so you should review your credit re- Knowing certain terminology can tracts today already include many of a down payment of at least 20 per- port, find out what your credit score help you better understand and con- these standard contingencies. cent of the home’s worth, you can is and immediately contact the cred- verse with a real estate agent or a In addition to offering mort- avoid having to pay Private Mort- it reporting bureaus to correct any loan officer. gage information, the SmartEdge gage Insurance. PMI is an addition- errors. You will want your credit re- program teaches consumers how al cost built into your mortgage that port to be accurate and your credit 4. Ask for a Comparative Market to establish good credit, manage protects the mortgage lender in the score to be as high as possible. Analysis before you make a pur- a budget and evaluate financing event of a default. There are a vari- Having your credit application chase offer. The best way to avoid of- options. You can visit the Smart- ety of programs that can assist first- preapproved shows sellers that fering too much for a home is to ask Edge Web site at www.Smart- time homebuyers or low- to moder- you’re a qualified buyer and helps for a written CMA, which your real EdgebyGMAC.com or call (800) ate-income families. Check with the you establish a realistic price range. estate professional should be able to 766-GMAC for more mortgage Federal Housing Administration or You can access an online tutorial provide. This will show recent sales information.

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1786 10TH AVE...... 3 2...... $616,057...... 2009/06/24 2212 16TH AVE...... 3 2...... $179,000...... 2009/07/22 2272 11TH AVE...... 2 1...... 260,000...... 2009/07/10 2213 16TH AVE...... 3 1...... 69,000...... 2009/07/09 1521 12TH AVE...... 4 2...... 650,000...... 2009/09/04 2408 14TH ST...... 0 0...... 111,000...... 2009/09/11 1164 25TH AVE...... 3 2...... 272,000...... 2009/09/23 2218 15TH ST...... 2 1...... 150,000...... 2009/06/25 2367 25TH AVE...... 2 1...... 214,000...... 2009/09/29 2665 16TH ST...... 3 1...... 429,500...... 2009/06/15 1453 27TH AVE...... 2 1...... 151,153...... 2009/06/04 2672 16TH ST...... 3 1...... 419,000...... 2009/07/17 2501 28TH AVE...... 3 1...... 85,000...... 2009/08/28 2601 17TH ST...... 2 2...... 375,000...... 2009/06/30 1428 32ND AVE...... 3 2...... 220,000...... 2009/08/14 2661 17TH ST...... 2 1...... 335,000...... 2009/07/17 2511 32ND AVE...... 2 1...... 150,000...... 2009/08/18 2672 17TH ST...... 2 1...... 320,000...... 2009/07/21 1129 34TH AVE...... 3 2...... 329,000...... 2009/06/15 2110 18TH ST...... 2 1...... 200,000...... 2009/06/05 1529 34TH AVE...... 3 2...... 262,000...... 2009/09/30 3642 19TH ST...... 3 2.5...... 1,185,000...... 2009/08/28 1605 34TH AVE...... 3 2...... 240,000...... 2009/07/17 2117 2ND AVE...... 2 1...... 232,000...... 2009/06/23 1237 43RD AVE...... 3 2...... 329,061...... 2009/06/04 879 3RD AVE...... 2 1...... 325,000...... 2009/06/24 2193 3RD AVE...... 3 1...... 600,000...... 2009/06/26 1254 43RD AVE...... 6 3...... 330,000...... 2009/09/04 1017 4TH AVE...... 2 1...... 347,000...... 2009/07/30 7607 ADDISON WAY...... 4 2...... 106,250...... 2009/06/26 1025 4TH AVE...... 3 1...... 412,000...... 2009/08/19 1909 ARGAIL WAY...... 2 1...... 315,000...... 2009/08/20 1801 4TH AVE...... 3 1.5...... 430,000...... 2009/06/25 5848 BELLEAU WOOD LN...... 2 1...... 75,000...... 2009/06/10 1917 4TH AVE...... 3 1...... 300,000...... 2009/09/16 6106 BELLEAU WOOD LN...... 3 2...... 72,160...... 2009/09/09 2208 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2009/07/10 1510 FLORIN RD...... 3 2...... 112,000...... 2009/07/31 1930 7TH AVE...... 2 2...... 495,000...... 2009/07/15 1781 FLORIN RD...... 4 2...... 92,000...... 2009/06/11 2540 7TH AVE...... 3 3...... 775,000...... 2009/08/11 1831 FLORIN RD...... 3 2...... 54,000...... 2009/07/01 1560 9TH AVE...... 2 1...... 470,000...... 2009/09/30 1924 FLORIN RD...... 3 2...... 91,000...... 2009/09/18 2105 9TH ST...... 2 1...... 285,000...... 2009/09/02 4452 FRANCIS CT...... 3 2...... 700,000...... 2009/08/21 2001 BIDWELL WAY...... 2 1...... 385,000...... 2009/09/22 2141 FRUITRIDGE RD...... 3 1...... 114,750...... 2009/09/23 1812 BURNETT WAY...... 2 1...... 330,000...... 2009/08/14 5779 GLORIA DR...... 3 1.5...... 375,000...... 2009/09/23 1815 CARAMAY WAY...... 2 1...... 350,000...... 2009/09/09 1824 CARAMAY WAY...... 2 1...... 389,000...... 2009/07/10 1361 GRANT LN...... 3 2.5...... 460,000...... 2009/07/16 1838 CARAMAY WAY...... 2 1...... 274,000...... 2009/06/17 1841 HARIAN WAY...... 2 1...... 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Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • November 12, 2009 • The Land Park News 21 Youth in Philanthropy Award goes to local woman Land Park’s Haley Anthonisen honored for charity work By CELIA GREEN minster Presbyterian. For four sum- Land Park News Writer [email protected] mers, we went to Indian reservations: Big Pine, Los Angeles, Anaheim and Pendleton, Ore.,” she said. “We built The world for many 20-year-old a deck, we patched a roof. This wom- girls consists of iPhones, shopping and an used to put tarps on her roof. Our FaceBook. For Haley Anthonisen, the help changed her life.” world is so much more – it’s about giv- Her interest in Women’s Empow- ing back. And as a result, Anthonisen erment began while a student at Sac- was recognized as the Outstanding ramento’s Country Day High School, Youth in Philanthropy by the Associ- helping out with a Christmas stock- ation of Fundraising Professionals at a ing drive. luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Sac- “Some day, I could become less for- ramento Convention Center. tunate and not have all the luxuries “She makes amazing, beautiful I have now- a home, parents, my sis- purses, and she gives a portion of the ters. This is for women who haven’t proceeds to us,” said Amber Stott, Di- had the best luck in their lives,” said rector of Community Partnerships at Anthonisen. Women’s Empowerment, a non-prof- Anthonisen grew up in Land Park it organization that benefits homeless and is now a junior at the University women and children in Sacramento. of Redlands. Land Park News Photo/Celia Green “There are a lot of students who do “It’s such an amazing school. Col- Haley Anthonisen, pictured third from the left, was recognized as the Outstanding Youth in Philan- thropy by the Association of Fundraising Professionals at a luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Sacramento community service, often as a school lege has given me the opportunity to Convention Center. requirement, but it’s rare to see a volunteer even more,” she said. young person who’s earned her own Aside from carrying a full load of money and donate it to a charity.” sixteen class credits, Anthonisen is a Cause, a free event where students are They make me understand how im- “A few years ago my dad was clean- member of Alpha Theta Phi sorority, invited to enjoy coffee or tea and listen portant volunteering is,” she said. ing out his closet and had a bunch of for which she serves as the communi- to campus musicians. The venue al- As for the future, Anthonisen said, neckties. I held onto them, and a few ty service chair. One of Anthonisen’s lows campus clubs and organizations “I definitely want to keep running months later, I just made them into a fundraisers was Collect-a-Million, to promote educational events, so- my business, and giving a portion of bag. I got such good feedback, I decid- a day spent collecting pull tabs from cial awareness and community gath- the proceeds to charity. In ten years, ed to make more,” said Anthonisen. soda cans. More than 6 million tabs erings. I might be working on an organic And so began her business, Haley were collected, and the proceeds ben- Anthonisen’s sense of giving is farm... or working for a design firm... Corina Handbags, but by that time efitted the Loma Linda Ronald Mc- something she has been raised with. or working for a non-profit organi- Anthonisen was already an experi- Donald House. “My parents (Carson Anthonisen zation.” Regardless of what she does, enced philanthropist. At her job as the Student Director and Roberta Neidigh) have always Amber Stott nailed it when she said, “In high school, I started going of Community Services, Anthonisen been in touch with our communi- “Haley’s going to make a difference in on missions with my church, West- organizes a monthly Coffee for a ty. They are both very driven people. this world.”

Can drive supported at Kennedy High

Special to The Land Park News

On Saturday, Oct. 17, Kennedy High School hosted a drive-thru donation drop-off in conjunction with the con- tinuing KCRA 3 Kids Can Food Drive. The collection total from the Saturday event came to 3,913 food items. The committee behind the can drive offered thanks to the drive-thru volunteers: Ms. Al- exander, Max Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Yoshihara, Nikki Yoshihara, and Kennedy students Kelli Miyata, Cristina Pedroncelli, Angela Pedron- celli, Mark Matney, Andrea Ortega, and Chan Pocket News Photo/Danny Kam Kelli Miyata, Melanie Yoshihara and Max Evans assist Oct. Trinh for taking time out of their Saturday to 17 in the Kennedy High School can drive drop-off event. The help from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. donations went to support the KCRA 3 Kids Can Food Drive. The group was also very appreciative of Food Source grocery store, which donated 3,432 canned goods; the Malt-o-Meal com- pany with its donation of 438 bags and boxes of cereal and oatmeal; and to Kennedy High School students and members of the community who came out to donate to the cause. The generosity of these people and organizations is going directly to the SSIP Emergen- cy Food Closet, which helps 4,500 people each month by supplying food. Although the drive-thru is over, Kennedy will continue to accept donations in the front office up to November 20.

22 The Land Park News • November 12, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Faces and places al event as a safe and free evening for the entire community. In addition to the free food, games, candy and bounce house, the Family Harvest Fair church also held a pumpkin-carving con- test. Riverside Wesleyan Church held their annual Family Harvest Fair Oct. 31 from All photos by Land Park News photographer 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The church, located Stephen Crowley. at 6449 Riverside Blvd., hosts the annu-

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Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • November 12, 2009 • The Land Park News 25 Sacramento in the ‘Gilded Age’ ‘Treasures, Curiosities & Secrets’ tells stories of the Crockers By SUSAN LAIRD Land Park News Writer mier early art patrons, Edwin Bryant and graphs. It is a story of philanthropy, ec- [email protected] Margaret Crocker, and the era in which centricity and high style. they lived. The exhibit also encompasses The family’s opulent gallery building, During the post-Civil War years, the lives and mementos of their children, completed in 1872, showcased their col- right up to the turn of the last century, including the notorious Aimée Crocker, lection and allowed them to entertain Sacramento was an ambitious player who became an international social suc- splendidly in a world in which social duty in the so-called “Gilded Age.” cess, receiving widespread press for her was combined with breathtaking display This was the American era of common dramatic costumes, travels to the Far of the finest jewelry, fashions, person- men “making it” large in the fields of coal, East, extensive tattoos and five controver- al mementos, furnishings and silver. To- oil, railroads, hotels, gold, industry and sial marriages, twice to Russian nobility. day, the gallery building is considered one commerce. Names such as Vanderbilt, Edwin Bryant and Margaret Crocker of the finest examples of Victorian Itali- Rockefeller and Carnegie were nationally settled in Sacramento in 1852 and worked anate architecture in the United States. known – as were the California names of as merchants until Edwin was appointed In May 1885, Margaret Crocker Stanford, Hopkins and Crocker, to name to the California Supreme Court in 1863. presented the art gallery building, the a few. The era was dubbed “The Gilded Seven months later, Edwin left the bench grounds and the E. B. Crocker Col- Age” by Mark Twain as a pejorative: to to serve as legal counsel for the Central Pa- lection “in trust for the public” to the gild something is to put gold over a bas- cific Railroad Company, which ultimately public-private partnership of the City er metal. It is less worthy than something made him a millionaire. of Sacramento and the California that is completely gold – a “Golden Age.” With their newfound wealth, the Museum Association, now the Crock- Nonetheless, these were fascinating times. Crockers became deeply concerned er Art Museum Association. Photo courtesy of the California History Section, Those families who grew to possess tremen- with bringing culture to California. The Crocker Art Museum was California State Library Aimee Crocker was known for her flamboyant lifestyle dous influence were called “robber barons” by A paralytic stoke in June 1869 forced founded in 1885 and continues as the and sense of high fashion. Seen here in this photo circa some, admired and envied by others. This Edwin to retire but allowed him and leading art institution for the Califor- 1901-1902, she shocked the nation with her scandal- group also possessed a sense of “noblesse his family to pursue other interests, nia Capital Region and Central Valley. ous Far Eastern travels, tattoos and multiple marriages. oblige” – a belief fostered by Andrew Carn- including commissioning an art gal- “With the expansion nearing com- egie that the wealthy should develop philan- lery building and embarking on a pletion, the Museum is preparing to en- thropies to benefit society at large. Grand Tour to Europe. Overseas for ter a new era in its history,” said Scott A. for seniors 65 and better, $3 for stu- The Crockers in Sacramento were the next three years, the Crockers pur- Shields, associate director and chief cu- dents with a valid ID and free for chil- classic leaders of their age. In a new ex- chased more than 700 paintings and rator. “The Crocker will also celebrate its dren ages six and under. Thanks to a hibit opening on Nov. 6, visitors to the 1,300 drawings that became the core 125th anniversary in 2010. At this pivotal generous grant from Bank of Ameri- Crocker Art Museum will have the op- of their museum. Following their re- time, it seemed appropriate to look at our ca, admission is free on Sundays from portunity to glimpse into the rarified at- turn, Edwin and Margaret actively history and the Crocker family’s legacy in 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. mosphere in which these people lived. commissioned new works by Califor- Sacramento.” Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Treasures, Curiosities & Secrets: nia artists. “Treasures, Curiosities & Se- Tuesday through Sunday, with ex- The Crockers and the Gilded Age” The museum is an appropriate ven- crets: The Crockers and the Gild- tended hours on first and third Thurs- will bring the unique Crocker family ue to tell the lesser-known stories and ed Age” runs through May 9, 2010. days until 9 p.m. stories to light. showcase the family’s breathtaking jew- The Crocker Art Museum is located For more information about the More than 75 objects will be on dis- elry, dramatic gowns, china, furniture, at 216 O Street in downtown Sacra- Crocker, call (916) 808-7000 or visit play to tell the story of California’s pre- personal letters, paintings and photo- mento. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 www.crockerartmuseum.org.

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By LANCE ARMSTRONG Land Park News Writer [email protected]

Editor’s Note: This story is the second part of a two-part story series on St. Francis High School. To read the entire story, visit www.valcomnews.com. A fixture of Sacramento With the fear of overcrowding caused by increased enrollment at St. Francis High, the 1956 open- ing of Bishop Armstrong High School at 4315 Sacramento Blvd. – now Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard – alleviated this prob- lem, as juniors and seniors from St. Francis, St. Joseph and Chris- tian Brothers high schools formed Bishop Armstrong’s first student body. This arrangement, which includ- ed each school maintaining its own ninth and tenth grades, continued until 1964, when Christian Broth- ers High purchased Bishop Arm- strong High to create a four-year boys’ high school. It was also in this year that St. Francis High opened with 520 soph- Land Park News Photo/Lance Armstrong omore, junior and senior students at The current site of St. Francis High School is shown under construction in this c. 1963 photograph. its current location, which original- ly had the address of 6051 M St., since the school’s former adminis- asked, ‘What colleges are you look- We have athletes who are really fo- tration office faced M Street. The ing at?’ I was like, ‘I just got here. cused, work hard and really want to freshman class of 1964 remained at I’m still trying to find the bath- represent their school. I think those 25th and K streets before transfer- room.’ But they’re definitely a col- are really important things. We’re ring to the M Street campus the fol- lege prep school, so the way you also emphasizing our Pursuing Vic- lowing year. line up your courses here reflects tory with Honor program with our The landscape of the current what you’re going to do in college,” coaches, athletes and our parents to St. Francis campus has evolved she said. make sure that we treat our oppo- throughout the years with its great- Another St. Francis student, nents with respect and that we rep- est changes coming with the comple- freshman Ashley Rose said that resent the school the way it should tion of the first phase of its campus she has high ambitions to be an ac- be represented. All these things tie expansion in 2004. This particular tress and is receiving quality experi- in together to make this a success- effort resulted in the school’s new ence through her current role in the ful program.” performing arts complex, a 500-seat school’s upcoming production of Chris Chappelle, whose daughter theater, a dance studio, a library re- “The Taming of the Shrew.” Katie is a freshman at the school, source center, a gymnasium and fit- In addition to the school’s aca- said that she appreciates the fact ness center and six enhanced science demic strides, St. Francis also fo- that St. Francis is internally consid- laboratories. cuses on excellence in athletics. ered a community unto itself. Another later addition to the In discussing the success of St. school was the construction of its Francis’ athletic program, which School and spirit Land Park News Photo/Lance Armstrong Serra Court, which was named af- includes many league titles, sev- “St. Francis is a very friendly, wel- Patricia (Merz) Shebert of the Class of 1953 ter Father Junipero Serra and in- eral Northern California titles, coming community and everybody shows off her 1953 yearbook. St. Francis High’s yearbook, “The Canticle,” was first printed in cludes a large outdoor stage and pic- three state titles and the 2005-06 is there for the same reason,” Chris 1952. nic-type tables. Cal-Hi Sports State Girls’ School said. “I like that (Katie) is so com- Well aware of her school’s focus of the Year award, Athletic Direc- fortable there and that academics as a college preparatory school, Kia tor and former St. Francis three- and faith are number one. Every- is very proud of its quality education- Shebert, a junior who plans to study sport athlete Kolleen McNamee thing else kind of comes as a bo- al traditions. forensic psychology in college, said notes three important variables nus.” “St. Francis High School is very that little time passed during her accounting for the program’s pros- In reviewing the history of St. Fran- proud of its nearly 70-year history of time at St. Francis before she was perity. cis High, which is currently educat- faith-based education with a strong asked to provide her goals for col- “I think a lot of things contribute ing 1,137 students, including about emphasis on excellence in academics, lege. to the success of the program,” Mc- 75 students who transferred from the the arts and athletics and providing a “I think it was the second week of Namee said. “We have a lot of coach- now-closed Loretto High School, the well-rounded education for the young my freshman year that I was pulled es who know the game, but also school’s Director of Communications women of the greater Sacramento into my counselor’s office and was know how to coach young women. Ingrid Niles said that St. Francis High area,” Niles said.

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • November 12, 2009 • The Land Park News 27 in being interviewed at the Ethel Hart Cen- 14-15 at the Shepard Garden & Arts Cen- ter, located at 915 27th Street Sacramen- November 14 ter, 3330 McKinley Blvd. Fashion show is to 95816, please feel free to contact Todd at E-waste recycle day Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. Sale is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. [email protected] or (916) 278-7573. Bring your old computers, TVs and oth- For more information, contact Vera Latimer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– er e-waste and the Boy Scouts and Califor- at [email protected]. Holiday gift shopping nia Electronic Asset Recovery (CEAR) will –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Get in the calendar Portable 33 in Roseville and on Nov. 19th You are invited to shop for beautiful and recycle it safely. And all for free. The event Alternative Christmas Market fairly traded gifts, housewares and accesso- is happening Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. Choose from a selection of Benevolence Is your club, group, church, school, or orga- in Sacramento location TBA. Call Norma at (916) 457-1220 or go to ask_norma@ ries and other items from artisans and farm- to 1 p.m. at St. Mel’s Catholic Church, 4745 Gifts from several local and internation- nization having an upcoming event? Let us ers living in developing regions, by visit- Pennsylvania Ave., Fair Oaks, (near corner al charities. Handcrafted gifts by native ar- know. Send information about your event— spaineasy.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ing Faith Presbyterian Church, 625 Florin of Sunrise Blvd. and Sunset Ave.). Ques- tisans from Third World Countries will be including date, time, location, a brief de- Road, at our “Just Christmas SERRV Sale tions? Want to arrange a pick-up (if you’ve sold. Fremont Presbyterian Church, 5770 scription, cost (if any), and contact informa- Hart Ping Pong Players ( a non-profit fair trade organization). This got big items or you’re a business)? Contact Carlson Dr. Sacramento.9:30a.m. to 1:00p. tion—to Calendar, c/o Valley Community We are excited to announce yet another new sale to help locally and globally runs in No- [email protected]. m.Free admission. (916) 452-7132. Visit Newspapers, 2709 Riverside Blvd., Sacra- way to have fun and get your heart pumping vember starting on the 8th through the 29th –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– www.fremontpres.org. mento, CA 95818, or e-mail ryanrose@val- at the Ethel Hart Center: PING PONG! in our Narthex. Bring your holiday gift list. Fe Galley art reception comnews.com. Deadline is one week before Also called table tennis, ping pong is FUN, publication. Priority is given to events that Kris A Johnson will be the guest artist for competitive, and strengthens your hand-eye November 17 are in the community and/or of little or no November. She will join Mental Artist Ste- coordination. This Olympic sport features November 12 cost. There is no guarantee that events sub- light balls and paddles and is easy to learn. phen Lyman and Fused Glass Artist Shee- Memory screenings na Wolfe for our November 14 Second Sat- mitted will appear in the calendar. To ensure Sessions will be held Thursdays from 10:30 “Hats and Wraps for the Holi- Primrose Living with Memory Loss to hold urday reception from 5-9 p.m. There will be placement within the newspaper, please call a.m. to 12 p.m. Free. Register in advance by free memory screenings as national event days” an art demonstration at 7:30 p.m. Fe Gal- 429.9901 to place an advertisement. phoning 808-5462. Ethel Hart Center 915 stresses importance of proper detection. In- Held Nov. 12 at Casa Restaurant (2760 lery is located at 1100 65th Street (north 27th Street Sacramento 95816. dividuals concerned about memory prob- Sutterville Rd.), the “Hats and Wraps for of Folsom Blvd., corner of 65th and El- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– lems can take advantage of free screenings as the Holidays” is a special event support- vas), East Sacramento. For more informa- November part of National Memory Screening Day, a Looking for candidates ing the Sacramento Children’s Home. The tion about the artists and the gallery visit national initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foun- Currently, Todd Migliaccio, a professor event presents Carol Culp and Drin Welk- www.FeGallery.com or call, (916) 456-4455. Trip to Spain dation of America (AFA) to promote prop- at California State University, Sacramen- er and Casa’s Mary Weaver, who have cre- Daytime gallery hours are currently from Join Norma Petta, Spanish instructor and er detection of Alzheimer’s disease and re- to (Sacramento State) is conducting a study ated hats and wraps that are both attractive 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday tour guide, for a lively discussion on trav- lated illnesses, and successful aging. Event about family and longevity in marriage. He and functional. Seatings are at 11:15 a.m. or and Saturday 10 a.m. to noon. The current el to Spain. From the festive squares of Ma- held Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 is interested in videotaping interviews with 1:15 p.m. Tickets are $20. Main entries are show will run throughout November. drid to the Sierra Nevada foothills and p.m. at Primrose, 7707 Rush River Dr. For the Mediterranean coastline, this journey couples or individuals who have been mar- a Chicken in Filo with mixed green salad or –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ried for over 30 years. The topics will cover a chipotle caesar salad with chicken. Dessert more information, call 392-3510. through Spain showcases a landscape as in- Indian Classical fusion a range of experiences that are related to re- is chocolate torte with raspberry coulis. For tricate as its history and people. Immerse The Sacramento City College Music Depart- lationships, marriage and family over time, more information, call 452-2809. yourself in the unique culture and tradi- ment will present the Nada Brahma Music including dating, love, marriage, kids, as well –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– November 18 tions of each region. Nov.18th at 6:30 pm Ensemble in an evening of Indian Classical at Oakmont High School, 1710 Cirby Way, as a host of other experiences couples en- Computer club meeting Genealogical association meeting counter in a marriage. If you are interested Fusion improvisation on the following eve- The Mission Oaks Computer Club will ning in Sacramento: 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. The regular meeting of the Genealogical As- meet on November 12, from 1-3 p.m. at the 14, Sacramento Yoga Center, Room 6 in the sociation of Sacramento will be held on No- Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th St. Admission vember 18 ( the third wed of November) at 1 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, CA. Microsoft for each evening is $5-$20 (sliding scale). For p.m. It will be held in the Belle Cooledge Li- rep Jeffrey Aziz will provide an introduction more information, contact Rob Knable, SCC brary at 5600 South Land Park Drive, Sac- to Windows 7, Microsoft’s next Windows Music Department Chair at 558-2515. ramento. Our speaker will be Carol Byers. operating system. A problem-solving clin- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– She will help us break down the “brick walls.” ic, led by Adam Lacey of Applications, Etc, Carol is a noted Genealogist and a member Holiday Boutique will follow the meeting. First-time visitors of our association. She specializes in Ger- Parkside’s annual Holiday Boutique will be are welcome. For additional information man genealogy. She also is helpful in solving held on Saturday, November 14 from 9- call (916) 366-1687 or visit our Web site at your research computer problems. Please join 4pm and Sunday, November 15 from 11:30 www.missionoakscomputerclub.org. our association and participate in “Breaking a.m.-2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Unique down your brick walls.” Questions call Mela- hand-crafted gift items will be available for nie Howard at (916) 383-1221. purchase including ceramics, hand-turned November 13 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– wooden items, soaps, hand-crocheted baby Jewelry Sale blankets, jewelry, ribbon bows and wreaths At Blue Moon Gallery The Senior Center at Sierra 2 and Cure Ar- and Parkside’s very own cookbook. Parkside The gallery is holding a special event: “Of thritis Now host the first annual jewelry sale Community Church is located at 5700 S. Travelers, Cats & Kings,” works for Harpsi- on Friday, November 13, from 11 to 2 pm Land Park Dr. at the corner of 35th Avenue chord performed by Alex Ives. The event is at Sierra 2 (2791 24th St). We are asking and S. Land Park Drive in Sacramento. For Wednesday, November 18, 7:30 p.m. Dona- for community support to make this event a more information, please call 916-421-0492 tions to benefit CSUS Baroque Ensemble, success. Help by donating costume or oth- or visit www.parksideucc.org. 2353 Albatross Way. For more information, er jewelry to the sale. (We accept broken call 920-2444. bits and beads for sale to crafters.) Apply to participate as a jewelry vendor at this event. November 14-15 Questions? Call the Senior Center at 455 November 19 Sale and fashion show 6339 or Cure Arthritis Now at 208 8700. Sacramento Center for Textile Arts’ annu- Latino Dance and Culture Group Looking forward to seeing you at the event! al Sale and Fashion Show will be November Come dance to the beat of all types of Lat- in music! Featured DJ music and delicious Mexican food! Held at the Ethel Hart Com- munity Center, 915 27th St., from 6:15- 8:45 p.m. Suggested donation: $3. For more information, call Barbara Alarcon 400-4514.

November 20 Stroke Prevention – “Every Sec- ond Counts” Did you know that stroke is the third lead- ing cause of disability for all americans? Representatives of the NCCCP Clinical Pharmacy Club will be here teaching on how to recognize the signs of stroke. Come learn about early prevention. The free event will be November 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ethel Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St. For more information, call 808-5462.

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28 The Land Park News • November 12, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Building, 6301 S Street. Melissa Du- December 1 Calendar najski will speak on various needlework Continued from page 28 sites on the internet. Visitors welcome. Great Books Discussion For more information, call (916)961- Local book group will discuss ar- 3558. ticles in the book “Keeping Things November 21 Whole: Readings in Environmen- Fall Color in the Cemetery tal Science” at our 1st Tuesday ovember Experience the glorious colors of Autumn on N 29 of the month meetings at 1p.m. this Saturday morning tour at the Sacramen- Messiah Sing-Along For December 1: “The Biosphere” by Vladimir I. Vernadsky. Free. to Historic City Cemetery. This garden tour, It’s a holiday tradition: Messiah Sing- Info: 808-5462. Ethel Hart Cen- led by Lifetime Master Gardener, Anita Clev- Along is presented by the Camel- ter 915 27th Street Sacramen- enger, celebrates the beauty of the change of lia Symphony and Camerata Califor- to 95816. seasons in our internationally acclaimed cem- nia at the Faith Presbyterian Church, –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– etery gardens. The tour commences at 10:00 625 Florin Road on Sunday, Nov. 29. am from the Cemetery’s main gate at Broad- The event will start at 3 p.m. with Alzheimer’s Support group way and 10th Street. Visitors may park across a Holiday Sale. The Messiah Sing- Are you looking for someone to talk to the street from the 10th Street Gate and meet Along will begin at 4 p.m. Tickets are – someone who understands what it is at the cemetery entrance. Held under the aus- $15. 10 and under are free. To pur- like to deal with Alzheimer’s disease? pices of the City of Sacramento Division of chase tickets, call (916) 929-6655 or Join an Alzheimer’s Support group History & Science, this tour is presented as a visit www.camelliasymphony.org. hosted by Carmichael Oaks Senior Liv- public service by the Old City Cemetery Com- ing. Ongoing sessions provide families mittee, Inc. For tour information, please call and caregivers guidance and training to (916) 448-0811. Tours are free though dona- December assist them in caring for a person with tions for the restoration of the cemetery are the disease. Our program will offer tips, Faith Presbyterian Church at 625 greatly needed and appreciated. resources, and the ability to connect Florin Road welcomes you to it’s with fellow caregivers. The free event Christmas Services: Dec. 5, 12, 19 starts at 6 p.m. at Carmichael Oaks Se- and 26 – Sunday Services, held at November 24 nior Living, 8350 Fair Oaks Blvd. Infor- 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Dec. 2, 9 and 16 mation: Refreshments served. RSVP at EGA meeting (Wednesday) Advent Dinner at 6 944-2323. For more information, visit Embroiderer’s Guild of America, 7 p.m. p.m., followed by worship at 6:45 www.carmichaeloaks.com. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, SMUD p.m.

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • November 12, 2009 • The Land Park News 29 The Trap is a Greenhaven-Pocket area original Historic Pocket bar is the region’s oldest commercial business By LANCE ARMSTRONG Land Park News Writer is certainly a Greenhaven- Savoie operated the bar [email protected] Pocket area original. part of the business, while Tony managed the grocery For those traveling along Building a better Trap store, since Tony was only Riverside Boulevard in the Estimated by some to 19 years old and one need- Greenhaven-Pocket area, a be built in the 1860s but ed to be 21 years old to op- peculiar sight approaches at least before 1885, the erate a bar. at 43rd Avenue, as amidst building, like most oth- Despite its misleading an otherwise modern sur- er early historic sites of the name, the business was not rounding, an extremely old, area, was associated with a place designated for offer- wooden building sits as a the Portuguese. ing overnight accommoda- relic of the past. Originally, however, the tions for guests. Early residents of the area building, which stood on Eventually, the name of once commonly referred to the property of Anna Le- the business was changed the place as Pimentel’s Sa- onora Garcia (later Pimen- to Pimentel’s Ingleside Café loon, while most who know tel), was owned by an Ital- and was unofficially known the building know it as The ian man who operated a bar by many locals as the afore- Trap – a popular dive bar and grocery store out of the mentioned Pimentel’s Sa- that its patrons say has the place. loon. friendliness of that famous The business changed At the time, Portuguese Boston bar, where everyone hands in 1912, when Anna farmers of the area main- Land Park News Photo/Lance Armstrong knows your name. purchased the place to give ly visited the bar, which in- Owner Rich Crudo and bartender Kimberly Hinkle stand in front of the popular But by whatever name it her son, Tony Pimentel, a cluded tables and chairs for Greenhaven-Pocket bar, The Trap. has been called, one thing place to work. relaxing with beverages and is for certain; this structure At the time, the build- playing cards. panded and used for Satur- hard liquor; they probably ing, which now sits on the Since the building also day night dances. had a jug of whiskey that northeast corner of River- sold groceries, it includ- The building was later al- they just didn’t keep out in side Boulevard and 43rd ed two entrances, so that tered again when a bedding the open.” Avenue, was located in women and children did space and a kitchenette was Greenslate, who remem- about the center of the area not have to walk through added to the structure. bers Pimentel’s Saloon and between the sharp “S” turn the bar to access the gro- Eventually purchasing his went to school with Tony of Riverside Boulevard and cery store. partner’s share of the busi- and Maggie’s daughters, 43rd Avenue. The building was moved ness, Tony later owned the Catherine and Geraldine, Tony opened up the In- to its current location in bar with his wife, Maggie said that she recalls Tony gleside Inn bar and gro- 1924, at which time the Valine Pimentel. Maggie, as being an average looking, cery store in the building grocery business was aban- however, was not involved serious, business-minded with his non-Portuguese doned, the bar was relocat- in the operation of the busi- man of about 5 feet, 9 inch- brother-in-law, Ernest Al- ed to the grocery area and ness. es tall. vin Savoie. the seating area was ex- Opting to concentrate Sacramento resident on farming on his 15-acre Wayne Willie, who grew ranch, Tony sold the busi- up on Land Park Drive and ness in 1930. met Tony many years ago Considering that the years at the Doubleplay Café at of Prohibition in the Unit- 5620 Riverside Blvd., de- ed States lasted from 1920 scribed Tony as a “delightful to 1933, when asked to ex- man,” who was a good fish- plain the bar’s operation erman, who enjoyed fishing during these years, Pock- for striped bass on the Sac- et historian Dolores (Silva) ramento River. Greenslate said that Prohi- bition had little affect on A Trap in time the bar. Since Tony’s ownership “(The bar) was way out of the bar, the business has here in the Greenhaven- changed proprietors sever- Pocket area with all the al times, including in 1985, farmers and no inspectors when the bar was purchased came around here,” Greens- by a pair of relatives from late said. “They had big- an old Pocket Portuguese ger fish to catch, plus this family, Manuel and Ernie was just a beer and wine Simas. bar. (Inspectors) were Hermann Lorenz, who more concerned about peo- grew up in the Land Park ple bootlegging whiskey area, recalls riding his bike and things like that. They out to the bar in the 1940s. did shut down the (Por- “I would ride my bike tuguese-owned) Silvei- there as a kid and it wasn’t ra Brothers Winery in the really so much a bar, as it north area. And not to say that the bar didn’t serve any See The Trap, page 31

30 The Land Park News • November 12, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. The Trap: ‘There’s a whole hodgepodge of people you meet coming in here’ Continued from page 30 was more like a tavern,” three months ago only car- Rich, who grew up on they’re all pretty nice. It’s nated a Sacramento histori- Lorenz said. “You could go ried a few basic label beers Franklin Boulevard and just a nice place.” cal landmark.” in there and get a Coke and such as Budweiser and Bud 35th Avenue and has four Although most regulars there would be the fish- Light and several wines. children and 13 grandchil- A bar for all time of The Trap are delighted erman, farmers and con- Bartender Kimberly dren, said that the bar has Although the historic bar that the place is scheduled struction workers in there Hinkle, a 1976 graduate of had a few celebrity sight- building has obviously seen to receive a makeover, they drinking beer. But I never Kennedy High School, has ings throughout the years. better days, Crudo said that also hope to see this famous remember women being in since added a refrigerator Among these celebrities his business is set to re- local watering hole retain there.” full of 38 different types of were Jack Tatum and Les- ceive some much needed the unique appearance that Lorenz said that he later ale. ter Hayes of the Oakland upgrades due to a $19,650 so many people have grown enjoyed going to the bar to Hinkle, who is the girl- Raiders and Scot Pollard of grant that was presented to love. watch San Francisco 49ers friend of the current own- the Sacramento Kings. to The Trap by Sacramen- The Trap, which attracts and Oakland Raiders games er of The Trap, Rich Cru- But besides rare celebri- to Heritage, Inc. on Nov. 1, large crowds for Monday that had been blacked out do, began working at the ty appearances, the bar is 2008. Night Football and on Sun- on most local television bar while one of the busi- generally visited by a well- “(The grant) will help us days when Hinkle prepares sets during the 1960s and ness’s former owners, Rich’s rounded selection of lo- to repair the roof and get her homemade menudo, is 1970s. late wife, Kathi Crudo was cal residents, explained ret. the building back the way open daily from noon to 2 “They had a blackout of still at the helm. Kathi op- Sacramento Police offi- it used to be,” Rich said. a.m. every home game in the erated the bar from 1984 to cer Bill Yeager, a patron at “We’re one of about 1,100 For additional informa- National Football League 2003. The Trap for more than 30 (sites) in the Sacramento tion regarding this busi- within 100 miles, so The Other bartenders in more years. area that have been desig- ness, call (916) 395-2614. Trap would have a flour- recent years have includ- “There’s a whole hodge- ishing business on Sun- ed Butch Cartwright, Da- podge of people you meet days,” Lorenz said. “The lo- vid Collins, Dennis Dodd, coming in here,” Yeager said. cals would come watch the Debbie Dykes, Jerry Glasco, “There’s attorneys, doctors, local football games that Art Marin, Joe Ramirez and street people, you meet all were picked up through Shane Turner. kinds of people here. And the place’s 100-foot televi- sion antennae, since there were no television anten- nae restrictions that exist- ed here.”

The Trap today Today, The Trap, which received its name from Ei- leen Strange, who leased the bar in 1964 and invited her friends to visit “the trap” that she acquired, is cer- tainly a very unusual place that people find interesting for both its age and its very original looking interior. Sure, there are the usu- al sights of a wooden bar, barstools and pool tables, but after the obvious bar surroundings, that is when things get a bit different than the average bar. Although the business’s patrons find the place to have a comfortable atmo- sphere, that same atmo- sphere includes taxidermy of a wolverine preparing to feast on a bird, the head of a wart hog, a squirrel, a turtle and a hawk, the skull of a steer, antelope horns, rust- ed animal traps, an antique barbed wire display and an old sawed-off shotgun that was said to be found in a nearby river. But these unusual sur- roundings are part of the draw of this beer and wine- only bar, which until about

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