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Sacramento County Employees Raise Funds for Charities PAGE 3 PAGE 12 Volume 37 • ISSUE 08 Serving Carmichael and Sacramento County since 1981 FEBRUARY 24, 2017 HOW TO CUT INFRASTRUCTURE Celebrate COSTS IN HALF Sacramento Choral Society “Read Across America” Show has Downton Theme by Diane Levin Story and photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner Celebrate the 19th Annual Read Across America on SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Thursday, March 2nd, by read- Britannia will undoubtedly rule ing to your young children and a March 18 performance by the making it something you do Sacramento Choral Society and with them every day. Orchestra. Read Across America Echoing America’s PAGE 10 was created by the National unquenched passion for the Education Association (NEA) Edwardian TV saga, the 160- in 1998 as an annual way to voice choir will present “Music celebrate the importance of of Downtown Abbey.” Leading reading on a most appropriate the program is veteran direc- day – the birthday of Theodore KISSING COUSINS tor Donald Kendrick, himself a Geisel, better known as the Downton addict. “Right from beloved children’s author, Dr. GOODBYE its first episode,” he recalls, “I Seuss. was captivated by its music, act- Forty-five million readers, ing and historical authenticity. young and old, participated As a Commonwealth (Canadian) in last year’s celebration, and citizen, I easily identified with END OF THE even more are anticipated to Edwardian mannerisms.” take part this year. Reading to young children BENCH is one of the most important Music often activities you can do. It is a pil- BY GERRY SCHOLL reminds us of lar of First 5 California’s efforts “ to help California’s young- PAGE 10 historic events." est succeed in life. According Considers conductor to the National Center for Educational Statistics, less than Kendrick. “But for a 60 percent of children between contemporary touch, the ages of three to five are read LEONARDO DA VINCI we'll include John to on a daily basis. Reading to your child, even “MACHINES Lunn's Emmy-win- when they are babies, helps IN MOTION” ning tunes from the increase their vocabulary, and Downton series. stimulate brains to grow stron- ger and smarter. Studies show DONALD KENDRICK kids whose parents read to SACRAMENTO CHORAL” them frequently have much SOCIETY DIRECTOR larger vocabularies by the time they go to school than children who have not been read to on a regular basis. Previously performed by Reading to your young chil- Pittsburg and Minneapolis dren also builds a lifelong ensembles, the program comes appreciation for books and PAGE 2 to Sacramento Community reading, expands their knowl- Center in a West Coast premiere. edge base about the world, and Selections showcase iconic most importantly, promotes a composers like Edward Elgar, bond and closeness. Gustav Holst, Charles Hubert So put on your red and white Hastings Parry and George stripped top hat, find a favor- Frideric Handel. Because ite book, and spend some time Downton plots are set against Sacramento Choral Society Director Don Kendrick and friends review Edwardian scores. reading to your young child. grand post-Victorian backdrops, It’s a treasured moment you the choral program recalls events Diana’s nuptial choice -- sung a contemporary touch, we’ll “The choir usually does can share not just on March of Edward VII and George V’s again at her 1997 funeral -- include John Lunn’s Emmy- more classical stuff,” explains 2nd, but day after day, year Scan our QR Code for a reigns. and included in the Sacramento winning tunes from the Downton Kendrick. “But we still look after year. direct link to our online edition! Commissioned for Edward’s concert. “Jerusalem” has long series.” The Sacramento show for programs that offer a more You can find out more about 1902 coronation, the hymn “I called Britons to full-throated includes actors to set songs theatrical experience. This per- Read Across America at nea. was Glad” echoes national opti- melody and famously united in Edwardian context. “Rule formance will be more fun than org/readacross. mism for a new reign. Leaping the nation at Prince William Britannia” choruses are flag- anyone should be allowed at a Diane Levin serves as First 5 two generations, the choir offers and Kate Middleton’s wed- waving opportunities. Kendrick concert.” California’s chief deputy direc- a 1922 wedding song composed ding. Parry’s “My Soul there is a hopes concert-goers will dress The March 18 performance tor and directs the agency’s for Edward’s granddaugh- Country,” equates WW I Britain to suit; dowager, debutante and begins at 8 pm at the Sacramento day-to-day operations. Her pri- mary responsibilities include PAID ter Princess Mary. Evoking to a heavenly fortress, prevalent dinner dress is encouraged -- Community Center. Tickets cost PERMIT 350 PERMIT establishing and implementing US POSTAGE Matthew Crawley’s snow- in battle. Still glorious after sev- even butlers and chauffeurs have between $35 and $63. Student Carmichael, CA PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED bound proposal to his beloved eral centuries, “Rule Britannia” their place. “We’ll have photo discounts are offered. The internal policies that pro- Change Service Requested Mary, Elgar’s “In the Snow” is the ultimate we-are-the-cham- opportunities with a Downton Downton Abbey program is pro- vide for the governance of the should coax many hankies from pions chant. Abbey backdrop and other sur- duced in partnership with KVIE, agency’s policies, programs, reticules. “Music often reminds us prises,” promises Kendrick. A which aired the TV series. systems, services, security, and The patriotic “I Vow to Thee of historic events.” Considers post-concert tea will reward spe- For information visit: www. public relations. http://www. my Country,” was Princess conductor Kendrick. “But for cial supporters. sacramentochoral.com H first5california.com H SAFE Credit Union Donates $5,000 to Local Salvation Army SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - In an and CEO Dave Roughton. “We want to said Major Guy Hawk, Salvation Army org or call (800) 725-2769 and desig- effort to support communities impacted ensure they have the necessary resources Divisional Secretary for the Del Oro nate that funds be allocated to “Oroville by the evacuation orders along the to provide assistance to those in need.” Division. "The funds will help a lot with Response.” Feather River Basin in Butte, Sutter, The Salvation Army is providing food the meal services we have provided for Earlier this week, SAFE initiated calls and Yuba counties, SAFE Credit Union and comfort in evacuation centers around the evacuees of the Oroville Dam situa- to members who live in the evacuation donated $5,000 to the Salvation Army, the region, including Chico, Grass Valley, tion, and they may also be used to assist zone to gauge what assistance they might Del Oro Division, which directly serves Roseville, Oroville, and Anderson. They families as they transition back home. need to mitigate financial hardships as a the affected region. continue to assess needs and have units It goes without saying, but we can't do direct result of this emergency. Impacted “It’s deeply important to support an on standby to support other affected areas, this without local support from individ- members who have yet to be in contact organization with boots on the ground, if needed. uals and organizations like SAFE Credit with SAFE are requested to call (916) and the Salvation Army is already work- "We're so thankful for SAFE Credit Union." 979-7233 or (800) SEE-SAFE to discuss ing hard to help the people who were, or Union's generous donation to our To donate to the Salvation Army’s options for their specific situation. remain, displaced,” said SAFE President Emergency Disaster Services program," relief efforts, visit deloro.salvationarmy. Source: Runyon Saltzman Inc. H www.CarmichaelTimes.com 2 • Carmichael Times February 24, 2017 Aerospace Museum to Present Students from the Carmichael Center Leonardo da Vinci “Machines in Motion” Channeled Their Inner Engineer CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - On Friday, February 10th, Options for Youth (OFY) students from the Carmichael center used card- board, paper plates, straws, yarn, plastic cups and Scotch Tape to compete in the 2017 Engineering Design Challenge. The overall educational goal of the Challenge is to get the students excited about science and utilize real life applications. This year, six teams competed to design the tallest and strongest weight-bearing structure they could imagine with the resources provided. Five teams worked until the buzzer while senior Robin The dynamic “Machines in Motion” exhibit will remain on display at the Aerospace Museum through September 4, 2017. Cranston and junior Joshua Kennedy confidently only used SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) PlayZone will also be avail- admission: $15 for adults, $12 half the allotted time. Their con- The San Juan Region of Options for Youth participate in the school-wide - The Aerospace Museum of able for very young children to for seniors & teachers (with fidence proved valid, as they engineering design challenge. Shown here are the winning team of senior California is proud to pres- inspire creative learning. ID), $12 for children & youth ended up winning the event by a Robin Cranston and junior Joshua Kennedy. Photo courtesy OFY ent a dramatic, interactive and “We are thrilled to bring (ages 6-17), and is free for chil- landslide. Height played a huge and Denis Tsyganiuk finished Indians, recognized by the world-class Leonardo da Vinci the genius of da Vinci to the dren ages 5 and under along with factor – the winning tower stood with second place honors while United States government as a “Machines in Motion” interna- Aerospace Museum and our active duty military (with ID) almost twice a tall as the other junior Ebti Bavi and senior sovereign nation, has lived on tional traveling exhibit that will inquisitive guests,” said Roxanne and Museum members.