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EBRATIN From Your County Antelope Lions Invite Community EL G C Supervisor to “Breakfast with the Bunny” YEARS! A Bumpy Road to Fully 29 On Saturday, April 13, 2019, the guests really like the Easter Egg Hunt! Funding Road Repairs Antelope Lions are hosting their 3rd Children are encouraged to hunt for eggs IN THIS ISSUE BY SUE FROST, Sacramento County Annual “Breakfast with the Bunny” whenever they (and their parents) Supervisor at Firestone Park in Antelope.elope. Just choose.choose. Eggs are hidden under Local PGA Professional — HOPE ...... 3 $5 for adults and $3 forr children straw, makingm them a challenge As you are for a delicious breakfast toto fi nd!nd! Additional fun includes undoubtedly aware, ACTA, Library Events ...... 4 California voters of pancakes, sausage, JordanJordan the Magnificent, face fruit, juice, coffee, and painting,pain and Easter crafts – all Dry Creek School District ...... 5 went to the polls last November and voted water. The event is 8:30 free!free For more information, Center Booster Club ...... 6 not to repeal the “gas – 10:30 a.m., with the andand to purchase your tickets tax”, which is the largest Easter Egg Hunt running early, please go to www. Center Joint Unifi ed School District ...7 tax increase in the throughout the morning. PleasePlease antelopelions.org. If history of California. notice the date as this iss thethe you are interested in SRPD Activities ...... 7 The gas tax is here to Sue Frost Saturday prior to Palm Sunday,nday, learning more about stay, and local roads in not the Saturday before Easteraster the Antelope Lions, Antelope Profi les ...... 9 Sacramento County will start getting repaved later this fall. But strangely enough, even Sunday. We have also changednged please join us for dinner. Antelope News Classifi eds ...... 11 though this tax has only been in place for a venue, as Firestone Parkk has WeW meet the 2nd and 4th more parking for our guests!guests! WednesdayWed of each month at And Much More . . . little over a year, there are local governmental entities currently having discussions about Children of all ages are invitedvited to 6:306:3 at the VFW Hall, 3300 (cont’ on page 10) visit with the Easter Bunny.ny. Past U Street in Antelope. HAPPY
Scout Troop 224 Antelope Men’s Basketball Coach Rob 5K Fun Run/Walk Richards Steps Down After 10 Years BY CAMERON SALERNO May 19, 2019 • 8:00 AM After coaching 10 years for Antelope and 25 years overall, Rob Richards knew this year Gibson Ranch Park was the right time to step away. After founding Come out and enjoy the fun! the Titans basketball program when the school opened in 2008, Richards has been the only Read the Boy Scout Troop 224 is hosting our 1st coach in school history. Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk at 8:00 am on “Coming into this year (after having the Antelope News Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Gibson Ranch, 8556 heart attack last year) I wanted to see how online at Gibson Ranch Rd, Elverta, CA 95626. The this year went and how I would manage a new cost is $35.00 per person and will include lifestyle,” Richards said on his retirement. AntelopeNews.com! a t-shirt. “Having a heart attack at age 49 wasn’t the The event is open to everyone greatest thing and I even ended up in the ER in the community both children and when we played (against Rocklin) because of adults. Registration will be available on our my blood pressure. So at the end of the day, Facebook page BSA Troop 224 Antelope coaching didn’t fi t the lifestyle I wanted right CA and through links on our website www. now and I want to be around my family more.” Rob Richards
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PRST STD Runners/walkers should check in at attack, Richards was back doing what he U.S. POSTAGE PERMIT NO. 70 PERMIT NO. ROSEVILLE, CA 7:00am for a event number. The event will loves - coaching. After this life-altering event, success. Coming off his fi rst year as coach of promptly start at 8:00am and follow the Richards would return to fi nish coaching in the the Titans, his team fi nished the year with a trail throughout the park. The trail itself Antelope Alumni game. It was the place he 9-18 record. With no seniors on the team that is a relatively fl at trail that is perfect for needed to be after going through all the trauma. year, everyone was hungry to come back the all to enjoy on an early Sunday morning. “Even though at the alumni game there next year to show what they can do. A Taste of Tuscany will be providing pizza wasn’t much coaching to be done, I felt like for purchase. that was the place to be — I needed to be out In the 2010-11 season, the Titans made This Fun Run benefi ts Boy Scout Troop there with (my staff),” he said. “Being back a statement and showed why they were the 224 to help with troop functions, troop out there let me know everything was going next big team in the Sacramento area. In the equipment, and other activities that the to be okay.” CIF SJS Semi-Finals, Antelope knocked off scouts are involved in. Although Antelope was a new school the defending section champion, Woodcreek For more information, please feel free and unfamiliar territory in 2008 — it didn’t 62-61. Although they would go on to lose ECRWSS RESIDENT CA 95843 ANTELOPE, Antelope News Blvd., #3-405 5098 Foothills CA 95747 Roseville, to email us: [email protected] take long for Richards and the Titans to fi nd (cont’ on page 9) 2 ANTELOPE NEWS • APRIL 2019 — Family Dentistry — Antelope Dental Associates
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© 2010 McDonald’s®. At participating McDonald’s®. ANTELOPE NEWS • APRIL 2019 5 Dry Creek School District Update Dry Creek Receives Multiple Prestigous National, State, and County Awards Assist. Supt. Sara Wegner, Assist. Supt. Jim Ferguson, BY BRAD TOOKER, Superintendent Superintendent Brad Tooker, Evelyn Standen, Chief Business Offi cer Roger Van Putten, Principal Jennifer Molino and Spring is awards season in diligently throughout the rigorous Dir. of Human Resources Rebecca Toto. education and I am pleased to examination and selection process. Julie Womack and some announce many recognitions Dry We are thrilled our commitment of her students. Creek staff and schools have received and actions are being recognized.” so far this year. Creekview Ranch is the second Placer County in addition to Superintendent Creekview Ranch School was Dry Creek School to receive of the Year for ACSA Region 2 which consists named a 2019 School to Watch, Mr. Tooker this incredible designation with of Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Nevada, Taking Center Stage school site, Silverado Middle School preceding Placer, Plumas, Sierra, Sutter, and Yuba the only K-8 school in California to earn them in 2003. Creekview Ranch will take Counties. It is an honor to serve the Roseville, the designation this year, and one of only two part in a state ceremony in Sacramento later Dry Creek, and Antelope Communities each Assistant Principal Danielle Lauer, schools in Northern California. Sixteen total this school year, and over the summer in and every day. I am fortunate to have such a Principal Jon Smith and Lisa Dushane. high-performing schools throughout the state Washington D.C. for national recognition passionate group of leaders, teachers, and staff were recognized. and to speak with legislators on my team ensuring all students are future In a California Department of Education about education related Aurel Nicolae, ready academically, socially, and emotionally. News Release, State Superintendent Tony issues. Congratulations Antelope Crossing I thank each one of you for all your efforts, Thurmond said, “These schools make a great Creekview on this Middle School, Classifi ed and congratulate this year’s award receipients. impact on students, and I want to thank the incredible recognition! Maintenance Employee Dry Creek Joint Elementary School staff, administrators, teachers, and parents at One of my favorite of the Year District has been providing academic excellence for ensuring all students get the education they things to do is visit Jeanne Evanson, since 1876. DCJESD currently operates nine need to realize their potential. These schools schools and co-announce Heritage Oak award-winning schools and serves over 6,700 study and support students’ needs, which helps staff recognition awards students in the Dry Creek Superintendent Tooker, Margaret Ayers close achievement gaps and creates a better alongside site principals. communities of Dry Creek, and Principal Jon Smith. future for young students.” In March, Dry Creek West Roseville, and East The news release went on to specifi cally honored the following staff Antelope. For questions highlight Creekview Ranch School for their members for their outstanding contribution to Elementary School, or to enroll in one of our implementation of Raptor Time as an example students, their schools, and our District. Classified Instructional schools, please visit www. of model schools demonstrating academic Lisa Dushane, Antelope Crossing Middle Assistant of the Year drycreekschools.us or call excellence, social equity, and being responsive School, Dry Creek Middle School Teacher of Margaret Ayers, 916-770-8800. We invite to the needs of young adolescents. the Year Antelope Crossing you to come learn with us. Creekview Ranch school principal Julie Womack, Heritage Oak Elementary Middle School, Classifi ed Superintendent Brad Tooker, Marty Alberti said, “Creekview students, School, Dry Creek Elementary Teacher of Offi ce Staff Employee of Aurel Nicolae and Principal Jon Smith. leadership, teachers, and support staff worked the Year the Year Evelyn Standen, Heritage Oak Elementary School, Classifi ed Campus Supervisor of the Year Dry Creek also received county recognition from the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA). Coleen Clark, Assistant Principal at Creekview Ranch School, was named Placer County’s Dir. of Human Resources Rebecca Toto, Superintendent Elementary Co-Administrator of Creekview School to Watch — Superintendent Tooker, Superintendent Brad Tooker and Brad Tooker, Jeanne Evanson, Assist. Supt. Jim Ferguson, School Board President Bill Schuetz and Creekview Ranch Assistant the Year as well as for Region 2, and Principal Jennifer Molino, Chief Business Offi cer Roger Principal Marty Alberti. Principal Coleen Clark. I was humbled to receive the award Van Putten and Assist. Supt. Sara Wegner. of Superintendent of the Year for
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Center have activities planned for you! Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 30th. We will be Booster hosting a Safe and Sober Grad Night starting at 11:30 pm on May 30th at MoJo DoJo. The cost Club per student is only $40 and includes all food, prizes, and activities for the night. This is an BY BECKY HAMMACK — Booster President all-nighter and the students will be locked in Crab Feed Update — Our annual Crab until 7am on May 31st. Space is limited to the Feed was a HUGE success! We want to send fi rst 150 students so get your deposit in asap! a special shout out to all of the volunteers that Also, please look for a Booster club helped to make this event run smoothly; we scholarship. You can email jrcougarmom@ couldn’t have done it without you! gmail.com for more information. We had so many community donors that Booster Club Meetings — Booster Club we want to thank. They are key to making meetings are held on the Second Wednesday of this event a success. Our sponsors this year each month. Our next meetings are scheduled were: B Street Theatre, Total Wine, Country for April 10th and May 8th at 7pm in the Club Lanes, Perko’s, Sera Fina Cellars, Tito’s Center High School Library. We are looking Vodka, Back 40 Texas BBQ, CA State Fair, for all executive board member positions CA Museum, El Pollo Loco, Fairytale Town, for the 2019/2020 school year. Please email Firestone, Golfl and Sunsplash, Granite Arch, us at [email protected] if you are Letherby’s, O’Reilly, River Cats, Sacramento interested in a position. Easter and Palm Sunday 10 AM Kings, Sacramento Republic, Sacramento Volunteer Opportunities — We have Zoo, San Francisco 49ers, Sonoma Raceway, the opportunity to volunteer at the Toyota Good Friday 6 PM Stockton Heat Hockey, Super Cuts, Top Golf, Amphitheater in Wheatland again this year. All Good Driving School, Smart & Final, Volunteering at the concerts gives you the About Time Limousines, Atlantis Reno, opportunity to earn funds for your students’ Bogle Winery, CA Academy of Science, activities. Email Tanesha Jackson for more Prestige Portraits, Mikuni and Big 5 Sporting information at [email protected]. Goods. We would also like to thank the Birthday Marquee — following community memebers/teams: Center Each week, we can post 3 students names Baseball, Center Girls Basketball, Center on the marquee to celebrate their birthday. It is Boys Basketball, Center Tennis and Delrae a fun way to honor your student. It is only $10 Pope. They all donated a basket to our raffl e for the week. Please email centerboosters@ fundraiser. Thank you so much! gmail.com for more information. Class of 2019 — Attention 2019 grads, we ANTELOPE NEWS • APRIL 2019 7
range and you would like more information Center Joint Unifi ed School District about the Transitional Kindergarten programs Sunrise Recreation & BY SCOTT A. LOEHR, Superintendent please contact North Country Elementary at 338-6480, Oak Hill Elementary at 338-6460 or Park District Activities Everyday teachers mold the arts/literacy (ELA), mathematics, Dudley Elementary at 338-6470. Basketball Training with Michael Shaw future. Teachers foster creativity, and science. These tests measure Mark your calendar for additional events Ages 10 – 18 years, Boys & Girls develop character and provide the skills called for by the academic throughout CJUSD you don’t want to miss: Coach Shaw brings 30 years of coaching students with the skills they need standards, including the ability to All school sites will be closed April 15th- experience and provides a will-rounded service to reach their full potential and write clearly, think critically, and April 22nd for Spring Break to athletes interested in developing skills lead productive lives. Teachers, solve problems. CHS Dance Production: April 11th & 12th such as: footwork, ball handling, passing, and administrators, support staff A new addition to our CHS Senior Ball: April 13th receiving shooting, rebounding and much experience incredible joy in Mr. Loehr elementary professional WCR Block Schedule Information Night: more that will take them to the next level of celebrating the accomplishments of development program is a April 4th competition. students and spring is that time of year when partnership with the Math Department of NORTH COUNTRY Father-Daughter Location: Antelope Crossing Middle we recognize such achievements. the Sacramento County Offi ce of Education. Dance: April 12th School • Fee: $45 for 3 weeks As we continue with the implementation Representatives from each elementary NORTH COUNTRY Family Science Saturdays: 5/4 – 5/18 • 9a.m. – 10a.m. of the CJUSD Local Control Accountability site were chosen to be a part of a group of Night: April 24th Adult Open Gym Basketball • 18+ Years Plan (LCAP), I am proud to share that we educators who have dug deeper in the CA Kindergarten and Transitional This program gives adults a chance to are making signifi cant progress in attaining math framework and curriculum to collaborate Kindergarten registration: If you have a stay in shape and play basketball once a week. the goals we have established. Through the on ways to present critical components of student who will be a kindergartener or in Players sign in and pay at the door. annual update process, will look at data, review grade level math standards to their students the Transitional Kindergarten program in the Location: Antelope Crossing Middle the progress our district has made and revise in a highly engaging and problem solving way. fall, please refer to the registration schedule School Gym • Day/Times: Thursday Nights, goals as needed to meet the educational needs Cadre members have explored strategies like listed on the website for your home school. All 7:00 – 9:00PM • Fee: $4 at the door of our students. Annual update discussions Number Talks, struggle problems and open school sites can be found at www.centerusd.org Adult Open Gym Volleyball • 18+ Years with all stakeholders will happen throughout middle problems. Join our CJUSD family. Certifi cated Come Join in the Fun! the district in April and May. Transitional Kindergarten is a program and Classifi ed employment opportunities are This program gives adults a chance to have California’s academic standards are that provides a year of early education to posted on our website: www.centerusd.org. fun playing volleyball once a week. Players designed so students graduate ready for help children develop the skills they need to Stay connected to CJUSD through sign in and pay at the door. Fee: $4 at the door college and a career. One way we measure succeed in kindergarten. The program is not Facebook at Center Joint Unifi ed School Location: Antelope Meadows Middle their progress is through the California a substitution for kindergarten. Rather, is District. School Gym • 2 Courts! Assessment of Student Performance and the fi rst of a two year program to ensure that Tuesday Nights: 7:00 – 9:00 PM Progress (CAASPP) assessments. Students students are developmentally and academically For more information regarding across California in grades 3–8 and high school prepared for fi rst grade. Children eligible for Sunrise’s programs please contact: Todd take these assessments each spring. These Transitional Kindergarten must have a birthday Gordon at 725-0186, Jake Polito at 725-6287 tests were created specifi cally to gauge each between Sept 2, 2014 and Dec 2, 2014. If your or Kelly France at 725-8843. student’s performance in English language child’s birthday falls within the appropriate
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She grew up 2012-2013 campaign and won their second team that features some of the best local talent in Coushatta, which is a straight section title game with a 70-63 victory in the Sacramento area. town in Louisiana. over Sacramento powerhouse, Grant. In the His fi rst coaching job was as an assistant Chlora graduated game versus the Pacers, one of the Titans top for Sacramento State almost 25 years ago. players went down with an injury. “Our team in Richards also coached at Hiram Johnson from Springville High that game when (Ellis) went down, didn’t miss and West Campus, before landing the job at School in Coushatta, a beat,” he said. “Bringing home that section Antelope. married the next year, and title game in that fashion with our leading “One day I was sitting at a bar stool (at left with her husband who shot blocker and rebounder going down was Club 2 Me on J Street in Sacramento) and was in the United States incredible. Everyone just stepped up and did started talking to this guy wearing a San Jose Air Force. During that what they needed to do, and to me, that section Giants jacket,” Richards said. “Two hours later marriage, they had four title meant the most.” he had me convinced to volunteer my extra wonderful children— Antelope would play for one more time after working my sales job to coach at three daughters and one section title game while Richards was on the Sacramento State. I spent four years there and son. Chlora is the proud Chlora Murry with her granddaughters and Olive sidelines versus Sac High. Although they lost that’s where I learned the game of basketball grandmother of ten, Grove Elementary School Principal Mr. Andy Giannini. that game, Richards will always remember his that I love.” and great grandmother last section game. Richards’ legacy will be carried on by his of four. Richards leaves a great legacy at Antelope, long-time assistant, Mike Dresser. Although Upon retiring, Chlora remained in succeed. The climate of this school includes fi nishing with 199 wins, multiple league titles Richards will miss wearing his red polo, yelling California with her children. She worked at its children and its diversity.” Chlora feels the and two blue banners in the gym. Being the out instructions to his players on game day and a Savings and Loan for many years while positive nurturing environment is one of the coach that started the program, Richards has coaching both of his boys at Antelope, he has attending classes at night. She earned her greatest things about the school, and each no regrets. Richards plans to spend more time seen his fair share of elite talent dawn the red Associate’s degree in Computer Science and a morning as the children enter campus they and black. with his family, along with continuing to teach Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. are greeted by staff members who are truly “I have a lot of favorites that I have Government at Antelope. She then went on to get a Master’s degree in glad to see them. Chlora appreciates all those coached over the years,” he admitted. “Devin “It was nice to be (my boys) coach and Education and fi nally a Doctoral degree in that exist in her “village” and loves the sense Campbell was my fi rst point guard, Isaiah Ellis have a chance to be with them every day, as Education. She has held many positions, in of community she feels, and that reminds her was a pleasure to coach and Mister Harriel was well as share some of the same experiences High School Special Education, accounting at of home. one of the most fi ercely loyal competitors I have I had” Richards shared. “Going to section ever coached, those were just a few. The thing championship games with my son right there is Truckee Meadow College, Family and Youth Counselor, Social Worker and Peer Navigator. I love the most is that to this day is the bonds something I can look back on and appreciate. Want to share your story or I have made with these kids. At the end of the I look forward to spending time watching my In 2012, Chlora moved back to Antelope day, it is not about the wins or losses, the blue daughter play her last three years of high school to begin a “new venture, the most important know a neighbor who should be banners and section titles — it is about when soccer, take a few road trips that I couldn’t venture” which is her granddaughters. Today, recognized? Well, just let us know. a player can call you for advice, invites you to have taken while coaching and spend more the girls attend Olive Grove Elementary. “This Send your names or suggestions to the their wedding or when they bring their own time with my wife.” great school exists because of the principal and Antelope News at [email protected] kids to your games.” his wonderful staff. The students, teachers and For Richards fi nal game ever, he will coach Photos by Allene Salerno administration respect each other, support where his career started— in Sacramento. 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t'BNJMZ0XOFE 4th Annual Garden Faire t)JHI2VBMJUZ1IPUPTBU The public is invited to learn about all For a complete list of Placer County master things gardening at the 4th Annual Garden gardener events, visit http://pcmg.ucanr.org/. "GGPSEBCMF1SJDFT Faire, Saturday, April 13th, from 10 a.m. to 3 Home gardening questions? Call the master t4QFDJBMJ[JOHJO4QPSU p.m. This year, the Faire will be free for adults gardener Hotline at 530-889-7388. 1IPUPHSBQIZBU-PDBM4DIPPMT and children at a new location, the Maidu UC Master Gardeners of Placer County are Community Center at 1550 Maidu Drive University of California Cooperative Extension Allene Salerno in Roseville. Presented by the UC Master (UCCE) ambassadors to the Placer County Gardeners of Placer County, the Garden Faire home gardening community. Master gardeners Roseville, California will feature speakers and educational activities promote environmental awareness and sustainable 916-751-9004 for children and adults. landscape practices, and extend research-based Come for the day or just for a while and gardening and composting information to the leniespictures.smugmug.com enjoy all things gardening! Parking at the Maidu public through educational outreach. UCCE is Community Center is free, and registration is part of the Division of Agriculture and Natural 'BDFCPPL-FOJFT1JDUVSFTt5XJUUFS!-FOJFTQJDUVSFT not required. Resources (ANR) of the University of California. *OTUBHSBN!MFOJFTQJDUVSFTt:PV5VCF-FOJF4 10 ANTELOPE NEWS • APRIL 2019
AIR DUCT CLEANING Spinelli Happenings County Supervisor RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • BONDED • INSURED BY ERICA OLMSTEAD (cont’ from page 1) RELIEVES PROBLEMS FROM: Allergies • Asthma • Headaches • Sneezing Spinelli teachers and parents are how to raise even more money. I want to take Dust Odors • Sinus Congestion • Respiratory Infections excited to announce that the Parent Teacher this opportunity to explain to you why this is SOURCE REMOVAL OF: Mold • Bacteria • Fungi • Dustmites • Lint • Soot Organization will be back at Spinelli and happening, and where I think we should go SAVES ENERGY: Helps Restore HVAC Systems to Run at Maximum Capacity Featuring the Hepa Roto- in full swing for the 2019-2020 school year. from here. brush System Dryer Vent Cleaning Congratulations to our newly elected offi cers: Sacramento County does not have enough You Will Feel Better Maria Rademacher-President, Sarah Prince- money to pay for our roads, and even with the Breathing Clean Air Helps 773-2810 SENIOR Relieve Chronic Illness from DISCOUNTS Vice President, Tiffany Weaver-Treasurer, and gas tax, we are still dreadfully short of what Contaminated Environments Lic.#14909 Larisa Snyder-Secretary. is needed just to maintain the current awful In honor of Dr. Suess’ birthday on March condition our roads are in. The gas tax was American Air Duct Cleaning 2nd, volunteers from the United Way visited advertised as “fi xing our roads”, but in actuality our school to read a book to each class in our it was just a small drop in the bucket. Right Read Across America event. Each class had a now, even with the gas tax the County would well-dressed volunteer visit, read a book, and need an additional $15-20 million yearly just then donated the book to the classroom when to maintain the roads at their current level. To #HERRY fi nished! It was fun and exciting. improve the roads to a standard that people The Church of Jesus Christ #REEK would deem as “good”, we would need an of Latter-day Saints additional $50 million yearly. 6ETERINARY What many people do not understand (OSPITAL is that local roads in California used to be Antelope CA Stake primarily funded by the State and Federal JUSTINA CODDE, DVM, MS 3621 Elverta Rd. • Antelope government, but over the past several years they have heavily cut back on local funding. Services start at 9am on Sundays 349-2755 Not only that, but much of the funding that For more information, please call: 7ATT !VE s !NTELOPE #! Jeffrey Gale at 726-1074. (Corner of Watt Ave. and Elverta Rd.) does come in comes in the form of competitive dollars, meaning we are only going to win those http://www.mormon.org Hours: M-F 8am-6pm 4BUBNQNt4VOBNQN funds for major projects that have nothing to do with resurfacing, like the road widening that recently happened along Hazel Avenue. The problem Sacramento County is Behind Spinelli Elementary school experiencing with our roads is not localized Services (running along Watt Avenue) is open space to just our county or even region. This is a A-1 Full & Partial Service • Chemical Service and the North Highlands Park and Recreation problem affl icting the entire State of California, Drain & Refi lls District is in the process of changing the space as even with the gas tax, our state has around Pool Service New Pool Start Ups to a park for community use. To obtain more $85 billion in road maintenance that has been Repairs information about Sierra Creek Park, please postponed due largely to the State and Federal come to Spinelli’s multi-purpose room at 6:00 Filters • Heaters • Pumps • Motors government diverting funds away from local 331-4048 Pool Sweeps, Etc. PM on April 23. municipalities. This enormous bill would feel Cell #: 730-0570 more understandable if California were broke, but that is not the case. Quality, Dependable, Professional Service Not only did Governor Newsom just Over 30 Years Experience in the Antelope Area! announce a nearly $15 billion surplus, but — Family Owned & Operated Business — Oak Hill Elementary after backtracking on some of his comments, IPSSA Member • State Contr. Lic#570920 BY JAINA KNIGHT - 6TH GRADER, he announced that we are still moving forward RICKIE WHITMORE - 6TH GRADER, with California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR). ELIZABETH TURCAN - 6TH GRADER In my opinion, CASHR is not even a fraction as important as having reliable roads. CAHSR t.BJMCPY3FOUBMT t/PUBSZ We collected a whopping $3,275.14 for will be used exclusively on passengers, with t,FZ%VQMJDBUJPO t'BY4FSWJDF Pennies for Patients! Congratulations to Mrs. a focus on commuters. Roads meanwhile Meier’s kinders for their amazing efforts in are used by everyone, including passengers, t$PQJFT $PMPS#8 t-BNJOBUJOH collecting $315.76! They will be rewarded freight, fi re service, police service, etc. Bel Air Center t4FMGJOL4UBNQT t$PNQVUFS3FOUBM with a delicious pizza luncheon provided by When voters approved CAHSR, it was 7909 Walerga Rd., #112 Little Caesars. t4IJQQJOH Antelope, CA t1BDLJOH4FSWJDFT supposed to cost $40 billion and connect San We had our annual district disaster drill 614'FE&Y6414 (916) 722-5465 4VQQMJFT Francisco to Los Angeles. Experts are now on March 7th! The scenario for the drill was a expecting that it could cost over $98 billion, www.JustSendItPostalCenter.com - email: [email protected] plane crash, and many students were “injured” but I suspect given how this has been run so FedEx or UPS during the crash, in which the plane crashed far that it would run far higher than that. Buy 1 Ground Shipping down in the neighborhood. After sitting on the Governor Newsom made comments recently $ 00 OFF blacktop for minutes upon minutes, everyone that he wants to focus on completing the fi rst KEYS Get 1 FREE 2 got up and headed out the gate on the side Excludes designers. exp. 4/30/19 exp. 4/30/19 section, a 188-mile segment between Merced of the school, around the building, and back and Bakersfi eld estimated to cost $10.6 billion, up the front steps. They were then directed before moving forward with the full project. straight to their classrooms to continue on Instead, I suggest we cut our losses, end with the day. CAHSR, and fi nally make real investments The Book Fair! The Book Fair has been to our crumbling infrastructure. Sacramento happening for a long time, but this year it will County cannot afford to let California be exciting to see what theme the PTA comes prioritize a handful of central valley commuters up with to decorate the library. The dates that over the needs of virtually every Californian you can shop for books are April 1st-10th. Be in the State. sure to watch for more information to come Thank you for reading – and as always, regarding this awesome event! if you want to contact me, call me at 916- Watch out, and make some spring plans! 874-5491 or e-mail me at SupervisorFrost@ Spring Break is the week of April 15th, and as saccounty.net. a bonus, there is no school on Monday, April Sue Frost represents the 4th District, 22nd due to a teachers’ training. which includes all or part of the communities of There will be a general meeting of our Citrus Heights, Folsom, Orangevale, Antelope, PTA on Thursday, April 25th, from 6:00 -7:00 Rio Linda, Elverta, Gold River, Rancho p.m. This will be the last big meeting of the Murieta, North Highlands, Carmichael, year, pizza and child care will also be provided. Foothill Farms and Fair Oaks. Be sure to mark your calendars for May 2nd. 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