On the Wild Side an Occasional Look at the Natural Side of Civilian Air Force Week in the U.S

Thanks to Our Everlasting everyone Golden Matrimony that saved Treasures the Dynamite PRESORTED STD. Tree US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 32 Page 3 Page 4 Page 8 Rancho Cordova, CA Volume 29 Issue 34 Serving Carmichael and Sacramento County since 1981 August 26, 2009 Sacramento to Host the Only On the Wild Side An occasional look at the natural side of Civilian Air Force Week in the U.S. American River Parkway communities Carmichael - Haunting the American River Parkway has its rewards for patient paparazzi. But caution and compassion are also required. Photojournalist Susan Maxwell Skinner recorded this canine’s candid regard near William B. Pond Park. “A group of siblings were playing in long grass,” she reports. “Even at that age, they are experts at invisibility. This little chap popped up to behold me with an amber gaze. In the click of a telephoto, he was gone. “Soon after, a big coyote came close behind and startled me with a low woof. It was an adult, warning me off. I don’t know of coyotes attacking adult humans but they are protective parents. Shyly coyote. A coyote pup surprises photographer They don’t allow babies far from Susan Maxwell Skinner. The wary juvenile was snapped on the banks of the American River, Carmichael California Capital Airshow - an exciting experience for the whole family! supervision and I was not about to test the parent’s tolerance.” are never far away and they to share this territory, but Sacramento - The California Force Week in the Country. Air make the United States Air Like many nature photographers, particularly see dogs as serious their rights are paramount.” Capital Airshow is more than just Force Week Sacramento 2009 Force the best in the world. Maxwell Skinner has a soft spot threats. So keep them leashed Susan Maxwell Skinner is a weekend of family fun. It is a kicks off September 5th with a Friday September 11th, leading for wild canines. “They have hard in our reserves, as the law the author of “Carmichael – platform for encouraging young 5k Mud Run and ‘The Band of into the big Airshow is the Aaron lives and get bad press,” she says. requires. And avoid den areas.” Americana on the Move,” a people to reach for the stars. The Golden West’ performing at Tippin Concert at the Capital “In spring and summer, the weaned Says the photographer: book that features the beauty As a non-profit organization, Gold Rush Days. The week is Mall. Mr. Tippin regularly pups seem more independent. “Every wild animal is essential and nature of Carmichael. the Airshow assists young filled with many more exciting performs for our men and women People who see these babies to the ecology of the river and people interested in aviation, events and culminates with stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan, should steer clear. Their parents its parkway. We are privileged aeronautics, aerospace, and region’s much loved Fourth and he is dedicated to supporting related fields with a scholarship Annual California Capital our troops. He is a pilot and program. Over the past 3 years, Airshow, featuring the United a patriot, and this event is the they have awarded over 60 States Air Force Thunderbirds. perfect prequel to the Airshow. The STARS Come Out to Support Education scholarships to local students. The mission of Air Force Week For more information about “This Airshow not only hosts is to thank all of the region’s Air Force Week Sacramento San Juan Education Foundation launches Hall of Fame to inspire students a remarkable roster of military many veterans, support those 2009 event schedule and the The San Juan Education as well a given back to the auctions will help raise money and civilian aircraft both flying men and women who currently California Capital Airshow Foundation will bring community by supporting youth. for innovative learning grants. and on display,” said Darcy serve, and inspire the next information, log on to www. Sacramento’s “stars” together in Inductees will include baseball The San Juan Education Brewer, Executive Director of generation to make a difference. californiacapitalairshow.com. support of science, technology great Dusty Baker, scientist and Foundation is an independent, the Airshow, “but it’s also an “Air Force week will highlight Tickets are currently available and arts programs during an event inventor of a virus-seeking “chip” non-profit organization formed amazing opportunity for kids of the great work being done by online. General admission called an Evening with the STARS Joe DeRisi, and other alumni as a link between the community all ages to meet the pilots, and America’s Airmen around tickets are available online for on September 26 from 6-9 p.m. who have achieved success. and San Juan schools. hear first hand their inspiring the Globe” stated Col. Mark $15. Tickets will cost $20 at at the home of Deborah Baron, The Supper Club will provide Tickets for the Evening with stories and experiences.” Dillon, 60th Air Mobility Wing the gate. Reserved seats are 421 Crocker in Sacramento. five star catering and attendees the STARS event are can be The United States Air Force Commander. He went on to explain available for $40 and Governor’s A STARS Hall of Fame will be will dance under the stars to stellar selected Sacramento, home of that this event is an opportunity Club tickets that include VIP launched at this event to recognize jazz and swing music provided purchased online at www. the California Capital Airshow, for the Sacramento community parking are available for $175. alumni who have distinguished by Rio Americano and Bella sanjuanfoundation.org or by to host the only civilian Air to meet those individuals who Sponsorships are also available. themselves in their profession Vista musicians. Live and silent calling 916.989.0852. Forensic Artist’s Sketch of Unidentified Dead Man Released Coroner asks for public’s help to solve 20 year-old cold case Sacramento -- The Sacramento a photograph of the man. in this case. Given the man’s off-white cowboy-style boots. He dental x-rays are on file. County Coroner’s Office is Anderson’s work resulted unique characteristics and the carried a rake-style comb in his Anyone with information seeking help from the public to in the positive identification circumstances surrounding his left-front jeans pocket. A busi- about the identity of this man identify a man found dead on of another man in 2006. death, we believe someone ness card from Cal Worthington is encouraged to call the Sacra- September 1, 1989. He had been Sacramento County Coroner may have the information Chevrolet was found on his body. mento County Coroner’s Office shot and his body dumped next Greg Wyatt hopes that someone we need,” said Wyatt. He was approximately 25 - at 874-9320. For details about to Sheldon Road, west of will recognize the decedent from Case summary: The man was 35 years of age, 6' tall, 178 67 other Sacramento County Bradshaw in Sacramento. the sketch and provide informa- found by a passing motorist on lbs., brown eyes, dark-brown Coroner’s unidentified cases, go Efforts to identify him through tion that will assist his office September 1, 1989. He had been curly hair, sideburns and a thin to www.saccounty.net/coroner. traditional forensics over in confirming the man’s shot and his body dumped in a mustache and beard. The forensic For more information, contact the years did not lead to a identity. “Our most important ditch on Sheldon Road, west of artist believes he may have been Ed Smith, Assistant Coroner, at positive identification. Barbara responsibility is identifying the Bradshaw. He was wrapped in a Hispanic. He had gold caps on 874-9254 or 838-1209 (cell); or Anderson, a certified forensic deceased and notifying the next tan comforter decorated with his lateral upper incisors and a Kim Burson, Assistant Coroner, artist with an expertise in of kin. We have had success in pictures of jungle cats. The 14" healed scar on his left lower at 874-1698 or 591-0370 (cell). facial reconstruction, recently similar cases in the past and decedent was wearing a red leg. He wore a gold wedding Coroner's Sketch completed a sketch from we are hoping for the same longsleeved shirt, blue jeans, and ring. Fingerprints and Carmichael Times Page 2 August 26, 2009 Victory Christian School Effie Yeaw Nature Center - August/September Events We offer your Family: New Interactive Exhibit Opening August 24th: Bountiful Harvest v September: New Interactive Exhibit - Bountiful Harvest: Outstanding academics with a Biblical worldview An Exploration of Maidu Culture v Music for Kindergarten through 12th grade v An award winning choir and band Park entrance fee: $5.00 per car or FREE to ARNHA members. Open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily. Nature Center Hours after Labor Day: Wed. – Sun., 9 AM – 5 PM; Mon. – Tues., 9 AM – 1 PM v AP English, AP Physics, and AP Calculus v AUGUST Association, at this annual meeting Sports Program and social evening. Be prepared to Family Friendly Nature Hike be inspired! Discover the many plants and Wednesday the 16th at 6:30 PM animals that live along the American River while enjoying the sights and Shake, Rattle and Back Off! And Now We Offer: sounds of the Nature Area. Join biologist Gary B. Hanson for Saturday the 29th at 10:30AM this fun-filled program on one of Our Home School Bridge Program the most misunderstood members of Beat the Heat! the animal kingdom. Great real-life Plus a Free Bus Shuttle from Folsom Take a leisurely stroll along the shady stories will accompany rattlesnake trails of the Nature Area with an facts and a comparison of this viper EYNC naturalist.

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