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On the Curbs...... 2 Sutter Janey Way Memories ...... 5 Memorial River Park resident discusses his Lance Armstrong Feature ...... 6 storied life as a former Israeli Hospital to journalist and growing up in small Matías Bombal’s Hollywood ...... 14 close in May town Ukiah Calendar...... 17 See page 6 See page 8 East Sacramento News Sutter Middle School student starred in local production of Shrek, the Musical JR www.valcomnews.com By Monica Stark E-mail stories & photos to: [email protected] Vol. XXIV • No. 3 busy, it keeps his mind busy. It builds confidence [email protected] for him not only as he tries to be an aspiring ac- East Sacramento News is published on the first and third Thurs- 2709 Riverside Blvd. tor, but also in school, giving presentations and day of the month in the area bounded by Business 80 on the Sacramento, Donning a green hat with ogre ears and his sis- stuff of that nature.” Additionally, Jason has been west, the American River on the north and east and Highway CA 95818 50 on the south. t: (916) 429-9901 ter’s pillow stuffed inside his shirt Jason L. Brad- seen at school singing the National Anthem in f: (916) 429-9906 ley II, a 13-year-old at Sutter Middle School, front of more than 1,200 students. Publisher...... George Macko starred in the recent Runaway Stage production The local musical, which was held at the 24th General Manager...... Kathleen Egan Editor...... Monica Stark Cover photos: of Shrek, the Musical JR. Jason’s voice carried Street Theatre at the Sierra 2 Center for the Art Director...... John Ochoa Stephen Crowley flawlessly throughout the 24th Street Theater at Arts and Community, featured a cast of about Advertising Executives:...... Linda Pohl, Melissa Andrews the Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community two dozen children many of whom played more Distribution/Subscriptions...... George Macko on Wednesday, Jan. 21 and Thursday, Jan. 22. than one role. Other photos: Speaking about his lead role, Jason said Shrek Patti Marcotte, mother of child actress Stel- Copyright 2015 by Valley Community Newspapers Inc. All rights reserved. Lance Armstrong Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Courtesy “is a suitable character for me because when I la Marcotte who played the role of a Duloc per- watched the movie I acted the part out. You have former and Dwarf, said she has enjoyed watching to audition. So I walked like him, talked like him her daughter excel at acting with Runaway Stage ... I like that Shrek is independent and that I can Productions. “This is her third performance. She be independent too.” did Hairspray and Blue’s Clues musicals. For her, Photo by Monica Stark Compton’s Market on McKinley Boulevard is getting a new roof but is open during construction. Soon, the location will be Enrolled in acting and singing classes, Jason has this is her passion. She loves it. She’s only 7 (years offering customers a full fledge deli, juice bar, and a more comprehensive outdoor patio and dining area. aspirations to be an actor. “I like to sing all types of old) but she doesn’t really dig sports. This is like Living, Working & Investing things. I would say Michael Jackson is my idol.” the sport that she loves. It gives her great confi- in East Sacramento On The Curbs with Paula Peper, Theodore For just being 13 years old, Jason has quite the dence. I don’t have to ever have to ask her to prac- Real Estate for Over 30 Years. acting resume. For the following productions, he’s tice. She just does it on her own. And I feel like worked with Runaway Stage: He has previous- she’s made some great friends. I feel like the in- Judah first graders and Compton’s Market ly played Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka and the structors are helpful and she’s learned a lot.” Call Kurt for all your Chocolate Factory, the Lion in the Wizard of Oz After the opening night performance, actress Real Estate needs! By Mike Saeltzer JR, a lollipop guild member in the Wizard of Oz, Arianna Nevis spoke with this publication the Caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland. He’s also about her experience playing Pinocchio, a Du- On Wednesday, Jan. 14, East played Rock Lobster in the Young Actors Stage loc performer, and a knight. “It was really fun Sacramento Preservation held production of Alice in Wonderland. He is cur- having the nose on the stage (for her part as Pi- KURT CAMPBELL the first of its speakers series in- rently in a short film titled “Eliyah’s Silence.” Pro- nocchio). It was really sweaty having the nose, PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT side of the East Sacramento Room of the Cl- duced by Jessica Kudlski, the film is about Eli- but I got used to it. I used a lot of hairspray in unie Community Center. The guest speaker was yah, an innocent young deaf slave who attempts place so no one could see it. And I thank ev- Photo by Stephen Crowley 956-5878 the renown Paula Peper, a nationally recognized to give his mother a present. eryone for coming and it was really fun, getting Donning a green hat with ogre ears and his sister’s pillow stuffed award winning ecologist, tree expert, histori- Speaking proudly of his son, Jason’s father, also in the quick changes. That was an experience I inside his shirt Jason L. Bradley II, a 13-year-old at Sutter Middle an, author, urban forest researcher, and retired named Jason Bradley said, “(Theater) keeps him will never forget.” School, starred in the recent Runaway Stage production of Shrek, United States Department of Agriculture For- the Musical JR. est Service employee. It was standing room only for more than 60 attendees. Paula delighted the audience with a slideshow presentation featur-

ing stories about our East Sacramento heritage Photo courtesy starting from the days of the Native Americans, Paula Peper, a nationally recognized award winning ecologist, and ending in present time. tree expert, historian, author, urban forest researcher, and She captivated the audience by telling many retired United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service stories related to our historic families, their busi- employee spoke on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at East Sacramento Preservation’s sponsored event inside the East Sacramento nesses, and homes many of which still have last- Room of the Clunie Community Center. ing impacts on our lives today. Skillfully inter- twined in this presentation were examples of tree There were pirate ships, luxury lines, rafts, frig- care and planting done the right way (properly ates, fishing boats, speed boats, sail boats, float- spaced and diversified), and the wrong way. Did ing islands, fire and police boats, houseboats and you know that one storm wiped out more than even some multi-hulled ships. Passengers includ- 600 trees in Sacramento in one day? Next up in ed ducks, dinosaurs, monkeys, snowmen, princess- the speakers series will be Bill Burg, author and es, pirates and miniature people, to name just a few. Sacramento Old City Association President. When asked what their favorite part of the boat Visit ww.eastsacprevervation.org for details. float was, one first grader perhaps summed it up The umpteenth annual Theodore Judah First best when she said: “I liked seeing everybody happy, RESERVE YOUR SPACE Grade Boat Float festival took place on Wednesday, and that we all got to see each others neat boats!” Jan. 28. This is a tradition that goes back in time for Other happenings in the community include who knows exactly how long. Every January each construction work on the East Sacramento Town first grader is given 30 days to build a boat. Creativ- Hall, also know as Compton’s Market. Neigh- ity and imagination are allowed to flow freely as the bors are noticing the “Open During Construc- only requirements are that the boat float, and that it tion” sign, the dumpster, caution tape and work be no larger that the size of a cereal box. crews up on the roof. So what’s it all about? Mrs. Hein, Mrs. Gonsalves, and Mrs. Brown Well, most immediately, the construction at did an amazing job commandeering the approx- Compton’s is about replacing the roof of the imately 86 7 year olds who participated, with an market. But, what’s in store a few months down equal number of spectators, on hand, many of the road is the big deal. Although still in the pre- whom had worked hard with their youngsters liminary stages, the plan is to blow out the side of to prepare for the voyage. Three tubs were filled the store facing Meister Way to make room for a with water, and one by one the captains were full fledge deli, juice bar, and a more comprehen- called forward to float their boats for just enough sive outdoor patio and dining area. Sounds pret- CALL STEVE, AT (916) 429-9901 TODAY! time to snap a few photos and demonstrate that ty cool! On the Curbs will be sure to keep you yes indeed their boat does float. updated as details emerge. East Sacramento News • February 5, 2015 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • February 5, 2015 • East Sacramento News Janey Way Memories: that name. No matter, John became the Bobaloo of Janey Way. John did well in grammar school in the David Lubin special needs class. His speech improved, Bobaloo and he demonstrated a real talent for the arts. However, in junior high school and high school he floundered, but he graduated on time. After high school, the kids of Janey Way went in all different directions; some joined the mili- By Marty Relles tary, and others went to college or got jobs. [email protected] John tried several different occupations. He worked first for our neighbor Rick, in a liquor When I grew up on Janey Way in the 1950s supply distribution warehouse. After that, he and ‘60s, 40 children called it home. They came worked with his cousin Ron doing landscaping. in all sizes: short, tall, big and small. One boy in Eventually, he took a job with Relles Florist, particular stands out in my memory. His name first delivering flowers, and then doing floral was John. design. He taught himself to make arrange- John had a nearly 100 percent hearing loss, but ments, funeral sprays and even wedding flow- he managed to forge a place for himself in our ers. He had found his nitch. gang. He taught himself to read lips early on, so John has worked at Relles Florist for more than he could speak words that he couldn’t even hear. 30 years. He has become my designated floral de- But, the kids teased him a little though, because signer. When I order flowers for my wife, I al- of the way he mispronounced some words. ways ask that he to do the work. That way, the He didn’t let it get him down. Instead, he de- arrangement is sure to be beautiful. veloped a sense of humor. Remember the old say- I think you can tell that John is more than just ing, “Make them laugh with you, not at you.” John my friend. In fact, he is my younger brother. These embraced that idea. He told jokes; he mimicked days, John lives in our family home on Janey Way. the other boys. And, sure enough, they began to He takes good care of our family home, and I laugh with him. They even gave him a nickname: help take care of him. They don’t call John boba- Bobaloo. I don’t know where that came from. I loo anymore, he is just Johnny. Now, bobaloo is think Desi Arnaz used to sing a Cuban song of just another inspirational Janey Way memory.

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East Sacramento News • February 5, 2015 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • February 5, 2015 • East Sacramento News share their memories and photographs Memorial Hospital: through the website, www.facebook.com, east sac | river park | elmhurst | tahoe park Sutter Memorial Hospital to close in May Conitinued from page 6 Zavoral explained. By LANCE ARMSTRONG continue in the new campus. It’s just it will “What we’re planning on doing is trying [email protected] would open following the be a newer hospital with the latest technol- to get the community involved, those who closure of Sutter Memori- ogies, (and) mostly private rooms, the whole have been born or given birth over there at al, Sutter Health had plen- nine yards. Sutter Memorial,” Zavoral said. “We’re plan- Editor’s Note: This is the first ty of time to place itself in “It’s basically moving all the care team ning on having a Facebook program. It’s ba- article in a series pertaining a much better position for over to the new facility, so it’s not really add- sically to just have people post their baby to East Sacramento’s Sutter the future. ing employees. We’ve added a lot of employ- photos of themselves or their children, that "The only, source of knowledge is experience" Memorial Hospital, which is Its consolidation of its two ees, more for the construction phase and in sort of thing. - Albert Einstein scheduled to close this spring. campuses alone is a major im- planning and preparation of the move and “You’ve got to remember (certain) peo- When in the past year 355 homes sold in your neighbor- provement for Sutter Health, things like that. But as far as everybody else, ple just gave birth and the ones who are on hood and… A chapter in local history as the use of only a single lo- it’s really not adding new employees to it. It’s Facebook are lots of the same people. A lot will come to a close this spring cation will increase its effi- a hospital move.” of the young mothers and stuff like that • One home sold every 1.02 days when East Sacramento’s 77- ciency and production. A misconception about the new hospital are on Facebook and, of course, that gen- • The prices ranged from $195,000 to $1,900,000 and year-old Sutter Memorial According to a Sutter is that it is larger than the present East Sac- eration, they were born at Sutter Memori- • The price per square foot ranged from $178.61 to Hospital ceases operation. Health document, the new, ramento hospital. al and now they’re children are born at Sut- $519.00… an expert in clearly, needed But as is generally the case, 10-story, 242-bed wom- But there is actually more square foot- ter Memorial. So, it’s a great time to move, as one door closes, another en’s and children’s center, age at Sutter Memorial than there is at but it’s also going to be a little sad to move Choose Knowledge Choose Experience Choose will open. which had its groundbreak- the new facility. from a place that’s in the hearts and homes Janet Gatejen And that is certainly true ing on Oct. 13, 2008, is an However, the new structure was built more of so many Sacramentans. 30 years of experience and a priceless amount of in this instance, since the acute-care hospital that will efficiently, as it makes better use of space. “It’s been (Sacramento’s ‘baby hospi- knowledge about the neighborhoods, the homes and services of Sutter Memo- feature “the highest level of Still the closure of Sutter Memorial will tal’) since 1937. Almost 350,000 people what it takes to get the most value from your house. rial Hospital at 5151 F St. neonatal and pediatric in- mean a loss of its attractive real estate with have been born there, so there are a lot are set to be transferred to tensive care services, pedi- trees, grass and flowers. of people who have fond memories of the new Anderson Lucchet- atric cardiac care, pediatric In discussing that topic, Zavoral said, Sutter Memorial. ti Women’s and Children’s neurosurgery services, pe- “The one thing we’ll miss is all the lawn “It’s where the first open heart surgery hap- Center at 2825 Capitol Ave., diatric cancer services, and Photo by Lance Armstrong that’s over there at Sutter Memorial. It’s a pened, the first heart transplant, all these great next to earlier built Sutter high-risk and conventional East Sacramento’s Sutter Memorial Hospital will soon no longer be used as a hospital. lot of lawn. (But after moving into the new firsts. And the heart service line also. facilities. maternity services.” building), we could go over to (the lawns at) “Of course, there’s going to be some sad- Because it has been known In an interview with “(At that time), we will will be made in advance at equipment that will need to Sutter’s Fort. We (would) have to go across ness there when we move out. But we’re for many years which “door” this publication last week, be able to move from Sut- Sutter Memorial. be brought over.” the street for it.” moving to a facility that is for the 21st cen- Gary Zavoral, public rela- ter Memorial to the new “As things get closer, we’ll Because of Sutter Me- Because there is much nostalgia asso- tury, built for the 21st century. It’s built to tions specialist for Sutter campus in midtown, and try to give fewer and fewer morial Hospital’s reputa- ciated with Sutter Memorial Hospital, last for the whole, entire 21st century. So, Health Sacramento Sier- all pieces will be moved in elective surgeries – elec- tion for providing a high Sutter Health will be inviting people to we’re pretty excited about that.” ra Region, spoke about one day, basically. And at tive C-sections and things level of service and care, the upcoming relocation that point, Sutter Memo- like that,” Zavoral said. it was important to Sutter On The Market | East Sacramento | Reese Terrace of Sutter Memorial. rial will start being, for “Of course, all the emer- Health to avoid certain un- “Right now they’re talk- lack of a better word, de- gency type procedures will necessary changes. Do you have a story? This custom 1940’s ranch home offers all the ing about the first part of commissioned.” need to be done. Remem- In explaining that point, original character it was meant to have! This May,” Zavoral said. “It will Zavoral added that in ber all the cardiac service Zavoral said, “A lot of what Tell it to us. home includes three bedrooms, a formal living be all patients (moved in a working toward that “decom- line is over there at Sutter Sutter Memorial developed E-mail Monica Stark at, [email protected] room, fireplace with tiled hearth, formal dining single day). missioning,” some changes Memorial. They’ll still be is about the wonderful ser- doing all the surgeries at vices that the clinicians pro- and breakfast nook. The yard lot is spacious with that time for heart emer- vide over there, and all that beautiful trees. Priced at $439,000 gency situations and elec- is being moved over there tive type things. to the Anderson Luchet- “So, we’ll have fewer pa- ti Women’s and Children’s tients and start (caring for) Center, as well as into Sut- them over at the new cam- ter General Hospital, which pus. And we will be able to is going to house our cardi- have most of the equipment ac services. So, all the great over at the extended campus care that people received will at that time on that day, and then there will still be some See Memorial Hospital, page 7

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East Sacramento News • February 5, 2015 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • February 5, 2015 • East Sacramento News Know your neighbor: Born Feb. 4, 1952, Son- very real emotion, but it was tinians, but when you cov- figure out, but I got by. The John-Michael: dra died in Israel on Aug. wrongly based on my expe- er news from one location, pay was enough to get by Continued from page 8 21 2009, despite having ex- rience in Ukiah.” you could only cover news on and it wasn’t about the River Park resident discusses his storied life as a former ing the construction occur- cellent doctors. “Medical in After the army, John-Mi- from that side.” money. I got up and didn’t ring at the high school. He Israel is pretty good. They chael was trying to think “We didn’t have reporters feel like I was getting up also takes pride in a story have the best doctors in the about what he wanted to ourselves. If we had any in- and going to work. It was Israeli soldier and growing up in small town Ukiah he wrote about a local man world. The bureaucratic side do career-wise and he knew formation, it was from He- something that was stimu- who served in Iraq. “It won of it is a little problematic. writing had to be part of the brew reporters. We would lating. It challenged me. Ev- By Monica Stark [email protected] to Israel several times and they want to get out of a third place prize in all of I had the best healthcare in job description. So, after take pieces of what they eryday I would come into during one of their longer town – he graduated early California high schools for the country and I paid $20 a searching online, he found wrote, took parts from AP work and there was some- trips, John-Michael entered in 2008. That’s not to say best news/feature story,” he month for it.” a demand for English writ- (the Associated Press). thing that challenged me When a youthful and the world on April 11, 1990. he didn’t take advantage of said in a recent interview Living all over the Tel ers. “I found a job pretty Sometimes we would call emotionally. A single article handsome 24-year-old Riv- A year later, they decided what Ukiah High School with this publication. Aviv area and having moved much right away at a high- people (to localize the sto- could make you question er Park resident John-Mi- to return to California, set- had to offer him. He joined In the summer of 2007- 15 times over the course of tech place writing. They ries) and put our names on everything you believe in, chael Kibrick enters the tling on beautiful Ukiah, a the student newspaper, the 2008 before he even gradu- seven years, John-Michael sold diamonds, jewelry and it. Sometimes we did opin- including things you could room, a feeling of familiari- town that sits in a deep val- Ukiahilite and became its ated from high school, John- said he has no regrets over Jewish products. I stayed ion pieces. There was a lot take for granted.” ty and comfort fills the air as ley surrounded by redwoods editor his senior year un- Michael was the assistant that period of his life. “I am in that job for six months.” of translation, but mostly After six months work- he smiles widely and intro- and that is full of vineyards der the advice of UHS’ be- sports editor at the Ukiah not sorry I did it. I would During that time, he moved it was a compilation from a ing for YNETNews, John- duces himself. On the sur- and pear orchards and that loved journalism teach- Daily Journal, covering lo- do it again if I was in the into a managerial role, but lot of sources. Usually we’d Michael moved back to the face, it’s as if nothing terrible includes a lively population er, Tonya Sparkes (Dec. 8, cal games as well as gener- same situation. When we he found with the added re- come in, check the wires United States, landing in could have ever been experi- of creative, community-ori- 1963-Nov. 11, 2011). al community features like went, we had basically sponsibilities, the position (AP and Reuters) and get Sacramento, specifically in enced by such a gentle soul. ented old time hippies. “Journalism was big for the Mendocino County Fair. nothing. My mother had lacked a better title and pay a general update of what is River Park with his sister The short story is that However, that pictur- me. Tonya Sparkes helped “Back then I don’t think I ap- a little bit of cash, but not raise. So on the hunt again, going on.” Ellika Frykman. Writing John-Michael was born in esque image cannot illus- shaped (my passion). She preciated it as I should have. too much.” he took another job, a qual- An international news again for community news, Jerusalem, grew up in Ukiah trate what it was like grow- was really encouraging and I don’t know if it’s your age, So, to make ends meet, ity insurance position, until desk, John-Michael said John-Michael is excited to (Mendocino County), moved ing up in a small town as really helpful. She taught me but at that period of time, I John-Michael took a va- he landed a job at YNET- YNETNews included one have accepted a copyedi- back to Jerusalem fought for well as John-Michael can a lot. She was one of the few wanted to do national news. riety of odd jobs, includ- News, the English-language Israeli, one person from tor and writing position the Israeli military and just describe: “I think there’s a teachers I had that was your But even in the smallest lit- ing bartending without tips edition of Ynet, Israel’s larg- England, and people from for the Citrus Heights last October ended up liv- lot of good people in Ukiah, friend even more than your tle communities, there are at an event hall, to deliv- est news source. other countries. “But you Messenger and the North ing with his sister in River but particularly among the educator. I think that earns great people to know. You ering telephone books for Speaking about how he had to know fluent Hebrew. County Messenger. Park. He also recently took youth, growing up in such your respect rather than de- can learn from any experi- five months before join- covered news for YNET- The army made me very flu- Additionally, he has en- a position as a copyeditor at a small place, the young mands it. I really appreciat- ence great or small. I have ing the army for two and a News, John-Michael said: ent in speaking, but I still joyed running local events the Citrus Heights Messen- people there don’t set their ed it. I learned from her in enjoyed getting to write.” half years. Joining the mili- “On one hand, the news struggled with reading and like the Sacramento Food ger and North County Mes- sights really high. I think a friendly way. She was very Despite his academic suc- tary is mandatory in Israel, site wanted to provide news writing. I communicate in Bank’s Run to Feed the senger, and an intern job at that’s a shame. And most approachable.” John-Mi- cess, during sophomore but John-Michael actually objectively to foreigners. text, but YNET improved Hungry and blogging Fox40. of my life was around the chael recalls one project that year, he thought a lot about signed up before they called On the other hand, they my writing. I used a lot of about local politics on the Prior to John-Michael’s young people. I think I had took a “good month” to com- college, but came to the real- him, and three months are providing Jewish news ‘Google Translator’ but Wordpress site, “Politics birth, parents Sondra and a poor outlook on my future plete. Beating out the local ization he didn’t have mon- into his service, his moth- to the Jewish community there were things I couldn’t from the Sac.” John fell in love with Jeru- and America, in general, re- daily newspaper, the Uki- ey to go to school, and sec- er passed away; so one of abroad, so everything had salem. While they met in a ally. And, that was based on ah Daily Journal, the young ondly he didn’t know what his initial reasons for com- to do with Jewish news or Mendocino County church really small town living.” reporter wrote about all he wanted to go to school ing to Israel – healthcare something happening in Is- on the coast, John (a Los An- So setting his sights the financial details regard- Photo courtesy for. He didn’t want to throw for his mom – was no lon- rael. But I strove for ob- geles native) took Sondra (a high, he did what many John-Michael Kibrick. away money and follow the ger needed, and yet despite jectivity. 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By Monica Stark “We want our neighbors to keep more mon- For more than 90 years, United Way Cal- [email protected] to come to the Blood Bank the Metro Arts Commis- ey in their pockets and make our communi- ifornia Capital Region has brought together and sing. sion and the Sacramento ty stronger by taking advantage of tax cred- nonprofits, businesses, donors, volunteers, When love is in the air, This year, the organi- Metro Chamber of Com- its,” said Stephanie McLemore Bray, United community leaders and more to meet the a beautiful serenade from zation is hoping to sell 60 merce. From events like Way California Capital Region president and community’s greatest needs, give immediate a Capitolaires Barbershop valentines and performed the Singing Valentines and CEO. “This website is an easy and effective aid and find lasting solutions for future gen- Chorus quartet might be amongst the five quartets. the Polar Express, they way to file your taxes and save your money for erations. United Way mobilizes members of the perfect surprise for your With more than 30 mem- raise funds to help pay for what matters most to you.” the community to be first responders in re- sweetie. Along with a perfor- bers of local singing phe- teaching four-part harmo- MyFreeTaxes.com was founded seven years pairing the education level, financial stabil- mance of love songs between nomenon, the Capitolaires ny to high school boys at Places, not ago and is now available in all 50 states. The ity and health of everyone in Amador, El “Let Me Call You, Sweet- turns 70 years old in 2016. a camp in Pollock Pines website is sponsored by Walmart. Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo coun- heart” and “Story of the Formed in 1946, it is the each September. The boys faces United Way California Capital Region is ties through donation and volunteer oppor- Rose: Heart of my Heart”, second oldest barbershop memorize the words and Photos by Greg Brown promoting the program locally as part of its tunities. To donate or volunteer, visit www. members will present the harmony chorus along the the noets. financial stability initiative that is working to yourlocalunitedway.org. lucky one with a silk rose, Northwest coast with Reno The quartets will deliver Going block by block, writer box of chocolates and a per- being the first. Besides the Singing Valentines on and photographer Greg Brown sonalized greeting card from the annual Singing Valen- Friday Feb. 14 and on Sat- documented many of the dis- the sender. In the past, such tines fundraising event, the urday, Feb. 15 between the carded Christmas trees in East gifts have come with mar- group performs for children hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Sacramento. Many here are riage proposals, with future and their families each De- with a four hour delivery from the Fabulous 40s. grooms on bended knee. cember at the Polar Express window for $50. If you’re Besides singing to the ro- event where Santa and interested in giving the gift mantics, the Capitolaires trains mixed with Christ- of song, all you have to do is have received requests to mas music gets visitors in call (888) 877-9806 or or- perform their Singing Val- the holiday spirit. der at www.capitolaires.org entines in schools, usually The Capitolaires is a and express where you want by the request of a teach- nonprofit, sponsored by the quartet to show up. er for her class and also in businesses where coworkers have gotten to enjoy the har- monizing of a tenor, bari- tone, bass and lead. Simply put, singer Joe Samora told Valley Community News- papers: “We do songs for men and women.” Last year, the Capito- laires sold 47 valentines. One quartet had 16 valentines to sing in one day, with 12 being the typical amount . While they generally stick to the greater Sac- ramento area, Samora said last year they accepted a request from a military offi- cer serving in Afghanistan for a Singing Valentine for his sweetheart who was living in Yuba City. Also in the past, the Mayor’s office has asked the Capitolaires 12 East Sacramento News • February 5, 2015 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • February 5, 2015 • East Sacramento News 13 film composers like Franz Waxman is really her artistry he’s after. They Matias Bombal’s Hollywood with his beautiful violin passages. are married, and it is her paintings Don’t miss it! that begin to capture the attention Inherent Vice The cast includes: Benico Del of the public, not his. Toro, Reese Witherspoon, Eric Big Eyes It is here that Mr. Keane, played The MPAA has rated this R Roberts, Josh Brolin, Owen Wil- in this movie by Christof Waltz, be- Warner Bros. brings us direc- son, Martin Short, and Joanna The MPAA has rated this PG 13 gins to become unhinged. He takes tor Paul Thomas Anderson’s movie Newsom. The Weinstein Company brings credit for his wife’s work and keeps version of Thomas Pynchon’s nov- This movie’s writing and visu- us “Big Eyes” a labor of love from her a prisoner in her own home, el “Inherent Vice” and in doing so, al style had me completely engaged Tim Burton in which he hon- cranking out one painting after an- brings back the world of film noir from the first frame to the last, re- ors one of his favorite living art- other while he uses his skills of self in rich color advancing the world of markable, since I actually detest the ists, Margaret Keane, who with promotion to make money and pro- private detective tales for the screen 1970s having grown up in that era, her husband created and marketed mote a popular movement with from the 1940s to 1970. and care little for the seamy side of an entire art movement centered her unusual paintings for which he Joaquin Phoenix is Larry “Doc” police and detective work. Replac- around the paintings of small takes credit. Sportello, private eye. Like many ing the classic ‘40s noir detective waifs with big eyes. Margret Ke- Bruno Delbonnel’s photography noir movies, the story starts with a gumshoe’s vice of alcohol is mari- ane was a single mother after leav- was very good. Other actors to en- woman from the detective’s past who juana, a subject I do not enjoy in ing her husband and headed west joy in the picture include Danny shows up unexpectedly and shares the movies. to San Francisco in the late 1950s Huston, who plays a San Francis- her plot involving her current bil- Yet, so engaging and detail rich with her daughter, hoping to make co newspaper man. You’ll also see ADDITION SPECIALIST YOUR AD SHOULD BE HERE! CLEANING lionaire boyfriend, his wife and her is every frame you can’t look away. it as a painter. a brief but enjoyable performance lover. 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RSVP to Kathi Windheim at On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! – Present- um Day, admission to two destinations located 392-0101 or online if already on Nextdoor. ed by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, fea- in residential areas are half-priced as follows: –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– turing more than 50 classic and contemporary Sacramento Zoo is $6 for adults, $4 for chil- Baby Storytime at McKinley Library Disney characters in a captivating compila- dren ages 2-11 and free for children under Feb. 11: Babies from birth to 18 months old tion of favorite holidays and celebrations from Send your event announcement for consider- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Fridays and Satur- two; Fairytale Town is $2.75 per person and and their parents/caregivers can enjoy great around the world. Audiences will experience ation to: [email protected] at least two days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more infor- free for children ages one and under. books, lively songs, and rhymes, and meet other the ultimate celebration of celebrations as they weeks prior to publication. mation, call 731-8493 or go to bookden@ The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. babies in the neighborhood. Fun starts at 10:30 join Mickey Mouse and friends on a delightful saclibfriends.org but note the last guests will be admitted at 4 a.m. Suitable for ages 0-5; 601 Alhambra Blvd. tour of festivities jam-packed with fun surpris- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– p.m. More detailed information about par- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– es, spectacular skating and vibrant costumes. February SF Squared Book Club at ticipating museums, addresses, limitations, Start Smart Teen driver class The production’s original storyline transports suggested parking and public transit options audiences to exciting events with their favorite McKinley Library Feb. 11: From 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hall of DIY Valentine’s Floral Bouquet Class is available at www.sacmuseums.org (click on Disney characters, including a Valentine’s Day Feb. 7: From 10 to 11:30 a.m., make your Feb. 7: Join the library for a discussion of Honor at the Sacramento Police Depart- this month’s science fiction novel, starting at “Events”), or by calling the Sacramento Con- ment Headquarters on Freeport Boule- Royal Ball with Princess Tiana; a Very Mer- own Valentine’s flora bouquet. Includes va- vention & Visitors Bureau at 808-7777. ry Un-Birthday Party with Alice and the Mad riety of Valentine’s flowers, container and 1 p.m. 601 Alhambra Blvd. vard, there will be a start smart teen driver –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– class. To sign up, go to the department web Hatter; Jack Skellington’s frightfully festive greens. Learn about floral design and flower Halloween party with the Disney Villains; and Free museum day Chinese New Year Celebration page and open the community events link. care. Relles will provide the tools, but bring a Hawaiian luau with Lilo and Stitch. “Let’s Feb. 7: To the delight of the greater Sacra- Feb. 7: The Chinese New Year Celebration As- There you will see a link to the Feb. 11 Start your own apron. It’s a limited class size, so Celebrate! is all about experiencing the holi- mento area community, nearly twenty-five sociation presents its annual event of dragon Smart class. Open it up and fill in the re- register in advance. The cost for the work- days through the eyes of the Disney charac- local museums will offer free or half-priced dancing, martial arts, cultural entertainment, quired boxes. Please only sign up one per- shop is $35. Relles Florist is located at 2400 ters. There are variety of celebrations from all admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the community exhibits, arts and crafts, food ven- son (use your teen drivers name as we use J St. For more information, call 441-1478 or over the world. With Mickey’s Digital Global PaiNtiNG PLUMBiNG PLUMBiNG remodels roofing/siding 17th Annual Sacramento Museum Day! dors, children’s games. The event will be held this roster to create the certificates which visit www.rellesflorist.com Destinator, you will travel to far-off places like During the highly anticipated event, most from noon to 5 p.m. at Hiram Johnson High will be emailed back to you). There will be a –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– China for the Chinese New Year and to Bra- of the nearly 25 museums will offer free ad- School Auditorium, 6819 14th Ave. Tickets are student and a parent. If you have more than exPress rooter litell Cabinet outlet One-on-One Technology Help zil for Carnival. One Sports Parkway. Dates Rooney’s mission whereas two destinations located available at the door: $6 for adults, $1 for chil- one child, he or she will be added that night. & PLUMBiNG co. • Kitchen Remodels McKinley Library and times are as follows: Wednesday, Feb. 11- in residential areas — the Sacramento Zoo dren 11 years old and younger. For more infor- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– • bathroom Remodels Feb. 7: Are you curious about ebooks but Friday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 14 and Plumbing and Fairytale Town — will offer half-priced mation, contact Vicki Beaton 601-7511 or vis- Disney On Ice presents “Let’s drain & sewer service • Replacement/new Windows • Flooring not sure how to get started? Is your tab- Sunday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m.; FULL service PLUMBiNG 3675 R Street admission to offset traffic control and secu- it www.cnyca.net. plumbing repair & replace • granite/Quartz Fabrication let or ereader a mystery? Do you need ba- Celebrate” at Sleep Train Arena Monday, Feb. 16 at noon and 4 p.m. Pric- Sacramento, California 95816 rity costs. 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16 East Sacramento News • February 5, 2015 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • February 5, 2015 • East Sacramento News 17 Jessie Ryan: Born to be an activist School News By Karen Devaney Continued from page 17 fellowship hall at First Baptist Church Fair Oaks, 4401 San Juan Ave., Fair Oaks. Ev- es range from $17, $23, $42 (VIP), $70 front eryone is welcome to gather information row; kids tickets available for only $10 on and resources at this free-admission event. weekday shows. Opening night discount tick- Editor’s Note: This is the first part in For more information email John Holmes, Open enrollment now available ets are available for $12. For more information, a two-part series about newly elected LMFT and Jan Sharp, LMFT at 2counsel- visit www.disneyonice.com, ticketmaster.com, [email protected]. school board member, Jessie Ryan. by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– online for SCUSD schools Ticketmaster retail outlets or the box office. Sacramento Guitar Society There are people in the world born –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Writing with the Great 19th prespents Michael Chapdelaine pre-ordained with destinies like Cesar Century American Poets and Motoshi Kosako From innovative specialty programs to pi- FIRST (for Inspiration and Recognition Chavez, Margaret Sanger, and Harri- (featuring The Fireside Poets: Feb. 14 - Sacramento Guitar Society pres- oneering career-themed high schools, Sac- of Science and Technology) robotics pro- et Tubman. They are people fated for a Longfellow, Whittier & Holmes) pents Michael Chapdelaine and Motoshi Ko- sako at the Harris Center, Folsom at Folsom ramento City Unified School District offers grams and ACE (Architecture, Construc- particular post in life achieving extraor- Feb. 11: In this module-based class, partici- Lake College 8 p.m. Chapdelaine is a Nation- a menu of educational options for families. tion and Engineering) and engineering dinary feats out of ordinary or oppressive pants will hear a brief lecture about The Fire- al Fingerpicking Champion guitarist and Ko- side Poets: Longfellow, Whittier & Holmes. “Our goal is to provide every student with classes during the regular school day. circumstances; those silent heroes that sako is a Jazz harpist. For more information, They will read works by these poets together in a high-quality educational program that pre- SCUSD also offers dual-language im- rise from the rubble of injustice daring to visit www.SacramentoGuitarSociety.org, class and write their own poems. Critiques are pares him or her for college and the work- mersion programs in Spanish, Hmong, make a difference. In today’s blizzard of www.HarrisCenter.net or call 608-6888. offered by the instructor and fellow classmates –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– place,” said Superintendent José L. Banda. Cantonese and Mandarin. These pro- I-ism, these types might seem fictional or in a friendly and supportive workshop style en- “One of the ways we can do that is by offering grams are aimed at creating global non-existent in modern culture. vironment. This is the third of six sessions. Each One-on-One Technology Help session is its own entity, so that a participant McKinley Library parents options so they can select the program ambassadors with instruction in two Thankfully, there are still people may choose to attend one class or all six (or any Feb. 14: Are you curious about ebooks but not or school that best fits their child’s needs.” languages and lessons that promote who are willing to tread the tenuous number in between) and never feel lost. Writers sure how to get started? Is your tablet or eread- Students who dream of a career as a nurse cultural literacy. trails of democracy. Recently elected at any level are welcome. The classes are free and er a mystery? Do you need basic computer help or doctor, for example, can learn about the “Our students will move on from col- Sacramento City Unified School Dis- held in the lovely Reagan room of the Clunie such as creating e-mail accounts and using the medical field through classes, internships lege to work in a global economy,” Superin- trict board member, Jessie Ryan is one Community Center at 601 Alhambra Blvd. All internet? Come by the McKinley Library and sessions are taught by editor and published poet meet with a Technology Assistant! Sessions and mentorships offered at Health Profes- tendent Banda said. “Preparing them with such champion rendered from an im- Frank Dixon Graham and sponsored by the are first come, first served and last 30 minutes. sions High School in Upper Land Park. language and cultural skills will help them poverished past that now fuels her fire McKinley Library. Class will be held from 7 to Tech help starts at 10 a.m. 601 Alhambra Blvd. Students up for the challenge of project- achieve their goals.” to make a difference. 8:30 p.m. Contact Frank at Frank.Graham@ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– based learning can enroll in SCUSD’s East For convenience, SCUSD is offering two Being of Caucasian decent, Ryan’s Goddard.edu for more information. Celebrate Chinese New Year with the Sac International Baccalaureate Track pro- online Open Enrollment periods for the blue-eyes and blonde hair (all natural) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– River City Chinese Music Ensemble Toddler/ Pre-School Storytime at grams at Caleb Greenwood and Kit Car- 2015-16 school year. masks her commonality with the mar- Feb. 15: Starting at 2 p.m., join the Sacra- son schools. Open Enrollment allows families that ginalized communities of Sacramento. McKinley Library mento Public Library, central branch, locat- Feb. 12: Songs fingerplays and stories es- ed at 828 I St., for a musical performance “This is an exciting time for Kit Carson,” live within SCUSD’s boundaries to apply Raised by a single mother, Ryan and her pecially for ages 18 months to 5 years fol- by the River City Chinese Music Ensemble, said Principal Charlie Watters. “With the ad- for available seats in schools beyond their step brother endured a hollowed out ex- lowed by playtime! Make new friends and a local group that specializes in tradition- dition of the International Baccalaureate pro- neighborhood school or to apply for enroll- istence. The family clawed through the Photos courtesy play with toys. Storytime starts at 10:30 al Chinese musical instruments. The Riv- gram and the expansion to high school, Kit ment in specialty programs and schools. chaos of social services, living on food er bundled the family up announc- Shown above is newly elected school a.m. 601 Alhambra Blvd. er City Chinese Music Ensemble was estab- Carson now offers a rigorous, college bound Families of students who will be in stamps and waiting in lines for govern- ing with great enthusiasm that they board member Jessie Ryan with husband –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– lished by a combination of local residents Arsenio Mataka and children Tristan and overseas Chinese artists in 2009. The pathway to college in East Sacramento. middle or high school next year can now ment cheese. Ryan recalls the frequent were to going to listen to a woman Explore & More! at Colonial Mateo and Brooklynn Rose. Heights Library (School Age (6-12)) musical group is considered one of the pre- Through IB, Kit Carson students are be- apply online. Online open enrollment for moves, in order “to keep a roof over our who would change the face of histo- miere Chinese music groups in the region. Feb. 12: Looking for something fun to do af- coming active participants in their own middle and high school ends at 5 p.m. on heads.” Despite the nomadic existence, ry; Geraldine Ferraro, the first female Shown left is Jessie Ryan being sworn Making up the group are Chinese musicians ter school? Join us for some homework help learning because they are developing skills Tuesday, Feb. 3. which honed an adept ability to read the candidate nominated for Vice Presi- into office standing with her two specializing in flute, erhu, pipa, guzheng, and fun with the Explore & More program, that will help them become strong com- Families of students who will be in ele- climate of a community, Ryan’s mother, dent. “I was only 4 years old at the children. ruan, yangqin. The group has played at sev- presented by the Colonial Heights Neighbor- eral events and locations spanning the Sac- municators, reflective thinkers and engaged mentary school next year can apply online the most definitive influence in her life, time. My mother said that if a wom- hood Association! Each Thursday afternoon ramento area to the Bay Area. This musical citizens. Watters added. Kit Carson offers beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17 instilled a conviction that “your income an could run for Vice President of the we’ll have an hour of homework help, as well performance is the first of a four part series as an hour of arts, crafts, board games, Lego tours for prospective students and their and continuing through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, level does not determine your destiny.” United States that I could do any- emphasizing the cultural contributions of building, science experiments, and more! families every Wednesday at 9 a.m. March 3. Armed with this shield of confi- thing I wanted in the world.” Chinese and Chinese Americans in the Sac- The program starts at 3:30 p.m. at Colonial In the Pocket, the School of Engi- Please visit www.scusd.edu/open-enrollment dence, Ryan believed from a young girl, The accomplishments, Ryan’s moth- ramento region. Heights Library 4799 Stockton Blvd. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– neering and Sciences offers two levels of for walk-in dates and for more information. that she, like Scruffy the Tugboat, was er spoke of, were prefaced with a pur- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Valentine’s Craft for Kids at 13th annual American Heritage Day meant for better things. Her mother re- pose; to strike a dent in the inequities McKinley Library Feb. 16: Come and see history come alive at iterated time and time again, that Ryan of society. Feb. 13: Come celebrate Valentine’s Day by Mount Vernon Memorial Park, FD 1154, David Lubin Elementary School to host its 10th annual jog-a-thon would the first in the family to graduate Ryan’s deep alliance with commu- making your own play dough hearts! We 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks. Some from college, pulverizing a vicious cycle nities living on the fringe, African will roll out large blocks of play dough in event highlights include: Classic cars on dis- On Friday, March 20, David Lubin Elementary School in East Sacramento will host its of poverty. Frequent visits to the library Americans and Latino people, is a di- Valentines colors, then use cookie cutters to play, Wells Fargo Stage Coach on display; the tenth annual jog-a-thon. fed Ryan’s imagination. Being incurably rect result of her experiences growing make Valentine hearts. We will then deco- Delaware Regiment will set up camp, display rate our creations with sequins, glitter, and and fire muskets; there will be the Red Cir- The jog-a-thon is a school fundraiser that helps contribute to David Lubin’s enrichment curious, she read ferociously as literature up. When her mother campaigned When Ryan was about to enter Being savvy at assessing “the lay of the other art supplies. Come make your own cle Organization, featuring Percy Edwards; programs. Local businesses sponsor the event, and parents and friends pledge money for served as a reprieve from a grim reality for Jesse Jackson, the family won a lot- high school her mother relocated yet land” Ryan sought out a place to fit in Valentine masterpiece or other artistic play Old Time High Wheel Bicycle, Gold Rush students to run laps while promoting a healthy lifestyle through exercise. while glimpsing a plethora of possibil- tery (a marketing tool to raise mon- again to a small space that allowed her and gravitated to the theater. It was El dough creation to give to your special Valen- Peppet Show, Consolidated Drum Band will In past years, the jog-a-thon has raised over $10,000 in pledges. These funds help sup- ity. Ryan recalls outings to the Capitol ey) and young Jessie was bestowed a daughter to go to El Camino, one of Camino’s theater department that em- tine. Crafts start at 3:30 p.m. at McKinley march and play patriotic songs, there will be port the school’s art program with local artist Ms. Jane, the David Lubin After School Building where her mother told her that puffy pink coat that she proudly wore the better schools in Sacramento. Af- bedded a sense of belonging and like Library 601 Alhambra Blvd. a walk through a “Gold Rush City” Red Bar- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ons R.C. Model Airplane Club will display Academy (DLASA), and the educational field trips offered to students each year. she would not only graduate college but for over a year. ter bouncing through eight different fertile ground, encouraged her to blos- Community PTSD awareness event and fly ware planes; there will be a U.S. Army The jog-a-thon has received support from these generous sponsors: Ginger Elizabeth would be a force for equality; a mantra While young women of the day school districts, Ryan’s mother was de- som. Growing up in financial dearth Huey Vietnam Helicopter on display; there Feb. 13: The invisible wounds of trau- Chocolates, La Trattoria Bohemia, Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, Cotton Shoppe, that Ryan tucked deep in her psychic. donned their bedrooms with posters termined to have Jessie graduate pre- meant that outside activities were out will also be an opportunity to pan for gold at ma survivors affect not only the individu- Brew Ferment Distill (BFD), Eyes on J, and Jennifer Hayes of Lyon Real Estate. Prizes Despite the poverty, Ryan grew rich of rock stars, Ryan plastered her walls pared for college. But her freshman of the question. But the theater arts a price of $3 to cover the cost of gold; visitors al but their families and their communi- can meet with George and Martha Washing- have been donated by the Sacramento River Cats, Sacramento Republic Football Club, in character, listening to traditional with images and quotes from Martin year proved to be an enormous hurdle. program was free. Showing up early ties. Whereas Sacramento County is home ton, Abe Lincoln, Amelia Earhart, Rosie the and Burr’s. For their generosity, sponsor names and logos will be printed on T-shirts worn fairy tales that ended with a feminist Luther King, and Cesar Chavez. She At that time, if you were a “free-lunch and leaving late to the theater became to more than 90,000 veterans, approximate- Riveter and others. It’s a free public event. ly 30 percent of women experience domes- by the more than 600 students, staff and parents participating in the event. twist. “My mother would say, ‘and then attributes her allegiance to change to student” everyone knew it. There were Ryan’s trademark and a precursor to –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– tic violence, 1-in-3 women and 1-in-5 men The deadline for companies to include their logos on the T-shirt is Friday, Feb. 13. If lo- Cinderella went to college and gradu- her mother that insisted her family was no discretionary practices in place and her staunch dedication to activist work. have been sexually abused prior to age 18, Camellia Embroiderers’ Guild meeting cal business owners wish to sponsor this year’s jog-a-thon after that date, please contact ate school.’ I only learned the real sto- made up of artists and free thinkers. amid the already awkwardness of teen The encouraging words of her moth- and whereas heart attack and cancer sur- Feb. 17: The Camellia Chapter, Embroider- Sarah Phillips. Company names can still be included in all electronic mailings and on the ry after I learned to read. The message But Ryan’s proclivity to make audible years, being labeled a poor kid was er mantled with her own deep convic- vivors are at an increased risk for PTSD. ers’ Guild of America will hold a meeting at school’s Facebook page. was clear— I didn’t need a man to vali- the silenced voices of the under-repre- devastating. Ryan coped by skipping tions, Ryan was ready to rise above the Hear from guest speakers, Ben Palcious a 7 p.m. at the Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi U.S. Marine Corps Viet Nam veteran and Ave. Guests welcome. Free. For more infor- For more information about the jog-a-thon, please contact Sarah Phillips at sarahbeth- date me, I only needed an education.” sented came from her keen awareness lunch that entire year, often spending limitations of low income living and Bill Hart a community chaplain for the U.S. mation, call 223-2751. [email protected]. Ryan recalls a remarkable event that and personal experience of the hard- the hour curled up in a stall in order to embark in a future where there would Army. The event takes place inside the large –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– she relishes to this day. Her moth- ships low-income people suffer. avoid embarrassing questions. be no looking back. 18 East Sacramento News • February 5, 2015 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • February 5, 2015 • East Sacramento News 19 PENDING

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