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CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - 2016 looks to be an eventful year for businesswoman Conserving Jennifer Knighten. The honor of Young CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - Professional of the Year (to be awarded Summer will be on us in no time at all, Page 5 Friday, April 8th, by Carmichael Chamber of Commerce) was recently and spring is a great time to get preempted by an even more delectable your landscape ready for the prize. Ten-pound baby Jerry James was hot days ahead. Sacramento born March 23rd. Suburban Water District HIGH-SPEED: “Of all the hard work and accomplish- (SSWD) has put together some ments of my career,” summarized the handy tips and advice to help GOV. BROWN’S new mom, “nothing compares with hav- you have a beautiful and water- ing a child. He’s healthy and perfect. For efficient yard. LATEST GREEN? my husband Nathan and me, our baby is • Walk Your Yard the cherry on top of our lives.” One of the first steps is to Roseville-born and Rocklin-educated walk the zones of your sprin- Knighten (34) has worked for State kler system. Turn them on one Farm Insurance for 15 years. In 2012, zone at a time and check each she founded her own Carmichael sprinkler to make sure it is not agency. That it is one of the fastest- clogged, leaking, or damaged. growing State Farm agencies in the Also make sure the sprinklers area belies personal hurdles its owner are watering your plants and overcame. Three years ago, she was not your driveway, the side- diagnosed with Myxoid Liposarcoma, walk, or causing runoff. Mark a rare form of cancer. After two years any problem sprinklers you find of treatment she got a green light and is with a small flag so you’ll know Page 13 now considered a cancer survivor. which ones require repairs or The episode was a second big test for adjustments. the Knighten partnership. During their • Upgrade Your Equipment courtship a serious vehicle accident You can improve your sprin- BE SURE TO required months of therapy for Jennifer. kler system’s efficiency by 25 As she recovered from head injuries to 30 percent by swapping out CHECK OUT OUR success in her own business seemed old sprinklers with water-effi- against the odds. “I had to learn to speak cient ones. Newer rotary pop-up CARTOONS! again,” she recalled. “Nathan never left sprinklers deliver water in a my side. He made me believe I’d never thicker stream than mist spray- be alone and that we’d succeed together. ers ensuring that more water He’s the most selfless and supportive reaches plants. Drip irriga- man I’ve ever known.” tion systems are even more Life, she feels, teaches people to be efficient because they deliver willing to do whatever it takes. “Once water directly to a plant’s roots, my cancer was considered gone, we reducing water loss to evapora- Continued on page 13 tion, runoff, and wind. Another important piece Jennifer Knighten’s award as Carmichael of equipment to add is a Chamber of Commerce Young Professional WaterSense labeled weather- of the Year was preceded (barely) by based irrigation controller. another prize: son Jerry James Knighten. Photo courtesy Jennifer Knighten These controllers act like a thermostat for your sprinkler system and use local weather Page 11 and landscape conditions to precisely tailor watering sched- Rey Azteca: A Recipe for Success ules. Replacing a standard clock timer with a WaterSense labeled controller can save an average Carmichael’s Aztec Empire Opens Casa Número Dos home almost 9,000 gallons of Story and photos water a year. by Susan Maxwell Skinner SSWD has rebates available for its customers for irriga- CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - “Never give tion upgrades and WaterSense up on your dream,” advised Ismael labeled weather-based irrigation Pantoja. “If you’re not afraid of hard controllers. work, you’ll make it happen.” •Use the Soak and Cycle Scan our QR Code for a His own story is proof. The Method direct link to our online edition! Mexican-born restaurateur takes four Soak and cycle is a process vacation days a year: Christmas, of running your sprinklers in Easter, July 4th, and Thanksgiving. shorter increments spaced out Every remaining day, for the past 11 over a period of time to allow years, he has opened and closed his for better absorption of the Rey Azteca taqueria on Fair Oaks water by the soil. For example, Boulevard. He manages; he cooks; he if you’re running your sprin-
PAID waits table. The one-time builder also klers for six minutes, break the PERMIT 350 PERMIT US POSTAGE Carmichael, CA handles in-house carpentry, plumbing, watering cycle into two incre- PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED and electrical glitches. “There is more ments of three minutes, spaced Change Service Requested to a restaurant than serving food,” he an hour apart. This allows the confirmed. water to permeate through Pantoja recently extended the soil and get to where it’s Carmichael’s Aztec Empire with casa needed. Ismael Pantoja (center) shares número dos. If he anticipated a “soft” the success of two Carmichael Running your sprinklers for opening for the new venture at Fair restaurants with staff and sons one long period is like trying to Oaks Boulevard and Palm Drive, such Johnathon (left) and Moises. eat breakfast, lunch and dinner plans were immediately whacked like manager, Jorge Gonzalez, and all at the same time. Give your birthday piñatas. On opening day, I worked together in restaurants irrigation cycle some space and eager eaters mobbed the Rey Azteca for 15 years,” said Pantoja. “He you’ll see less waste. Breakfast and Juice Bar. Day two, its put in 20-hour days to get my kitchen ran out of food. Day three, the • Layer on Compost and kitchen staff trained.” Veteran Mulch boss closed shop, restocked the pan- server Leticia Gamez groomed try and finished training for 20 new Adding a layer of com- wait staff for action, while post and mulch around your staffers. smoothie bar genius Benny The entrepreneur gives thanks that plants and trees will make them Chavez got all juices running. healthier and stronger. Compost breakfast and lunch hours now run “Customers have always smooth as blended margaritas. “My Carmichael Chamber of Commerce members recently help adds much-needed nutrients to Continued on page 5 celebrate the grand opening of Ismael Pantoja’s Rey Azteca Breakfast and Juice Bar. Continued on page 13 www.CarmichaelTimes.com 2 • Carmichael Times April 8, 2016 Forum Seeks to Improve Carmichael Enjoying Life After Loss SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - One person in every couple that stays mar- Business and Safety ried will lose their spouse to death and according to the Holmes and Raye Stress CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - The City of Carmichael Scale, being widowed is 100 on a scale will be holding its annual Community Business of 0 to 100. No other loss is that devas- Forum on Wednesday, April 13th, from 8:30 tating, and until it happens to you, one to 10 a.m., at the Community Clubhouse at cannot imagine the life changing impact. Carmichael Park, located at 5750 Grant Avenue. That’s where WPAC (Widowed Persons From the Chamber’s website, inviting Association of California) comes in. the community to engage, they remind that In the thirty years that WPAC, Carmichael has long been “known for good liv- which started in Sacramento, has been ing, active commerce, and strong community. in existence, thousands of widows and “In its midst,” the narrative continues, “Fair widowers have gone through their Oaks Boulevard, once a quiet country road as six-week Grief Recovery Workshops. late as the 1950s, increasingly became a heav- With this free, non-denominational ily-trafficked through way for daily commuters program, they found that they could as our greater Sacramento region experienced laugh and enjoy life again. growth and prosperity. To build upon the The leaders of the WPAC program founding spirit and all investments made in are not professionals, but many pro- Carmichael, an initiative is taking shape to fessionals refer people to them because increase the vibrancy and prosperity of our they know how valuable going through community while devoting attention to reduce their bereavement program and relat- the concerns that impact the quality of our daily ing to others who have gone through lives.” the same trauma can be. All the trained The Chamber urges the community to sup- facilitators and speakers in these work- port and join in the effort to “define and form a shops and are widowed. Only someone Property and Business Improvement District,” who is also widowed could understand often referred to as a “P-Bid,” to focus atten- and empathize with the pain that the participants have. In the thirty years that WPAC, which started in Sacramento, has been in existence, thousands of widows and widowers have tion and efforts toward enhancing the greater gone through their six-week Grief Recovery Workshops. What they almost always get instead, said the coordinator of the Fair Oaks boulevard corridor at the heart of the Beginning with the first week program, is: “Thank You,” or, “WPAC saved my life, or my sanity.” community. of a workshop, the subject is: term, because when someone is wid- friends with over the past five weeks is There will be short, informative talks on “Understanding Grief.” In this session, to fight off illness. owed, the life that they lived with their an easy way to start. improving business and safety in Carmichael the typical symptoms usually experi- Another thing that people who now deceased spouse no longer exists. WPAC runs these free six week and how establishing a P-Bid could help. ence by those widowed, is discussed. have lost their spouse to death usu- One day they were half of a couple, the Grief Recovery Workshops four Invited speakers represent: Some of those symptoms are: inabil- ally experience, is that married friends ity to sleep, memory loss, feeling like they had, will at first express sympa- next day that couple is gone. Starting time per year. The next one starts on • Sacramento County Economic Development their mind is in a fog, not being able thy, and probably keep in touch for a over is not easy, but with the help of Thursday, April 21st, from 5:30 to 7:30 • Sacramento Sheriff’s Department to read and comprehend a paragraph, few weeks, then tend to drift away, WPAC, they can do it. p.m. Signing up in advance is not nec- • Civitas Advisors being confused, feeling lost, lonely not knowing what to do with, or say The fifth week of these workshops essary, but it gives them an ideal of and more. Because of some of these to the now single half of the couple is a review and evaluations of the pro- how many to set up for, also if they • Sacramento District Attorney’s Office symptoms, wondering if they are going they knew. Even if the widowed friend gram. They want to know what the have your phone number you will get • Carmichael Chamber of Commerce crazy is something that many of those is included in their activities, he or people who go through the workshops a reminder call, usually the day before. who attend the first week of the work- she will feel like a fifth wheel around think, and if they have suggestions for The workshops takes place in their • Executive Director from a PBID in shops report. Finding that other people couples. In fact noticing that almost any changes. What they almost always offices, at 2628 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento feel the same way is a relief, and relat- every other adult seems to be married get instead, said the coordinator of the Suite D-18 (the building in the back). To get more background on the effective- ing to those on the same journey of emphasizes the fact that they are now program, is: “Thank You,” or, “WPAC Widowed people do not have to ness of improvement districts and their success recovery from grief is comforting. alone. saved my life, or my sanity.” That wait for a workshop to start to get nationally as well as more details on what the “Coping With Stress” is the sub- The third week of a workshop, leads to the last session of each work- help. Every week WPAC has Sunday Chamber seeks to accomplish in the formation ject of the second week. Whether it is “Changing Roles and Relationships,” shop, where the participants are asked Support, a peer support group from of such a district in Carmichael visit their web- the stress of a long drawn out illness, covers that subject along with many to be responsible for a social that all 3 to 5 p.m., and it is also open to any site at www.carmichaelid.org. and caring for their dying spouse, or other changes that the widowed person those involved with the past five weeks widowed person. Source: Carmichael Chamber of Commerce H the shock of a sudden and unexpected must face. One of the hardest things for are invited to. This is usually a pot- Their website is: www.sacwidowed. death, stress is something that has to the newly widowed person to accept is luck, or they chip in money to bring in org There are volunteers working in be dealt with. Not only can it increase that their spouse is actually dead, and pizza or something similar. Starting to their office Monday through Friday, blood pressure, stress can actually they are not just having a bad dream. socialize again is often a problem, but from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have Thank A change a person’s blood chemistry, “Rebuilding Your Life and Moving it is a necessary part of rebuilding their questions, call (916) 972-9722, or stop Veteran Today and lower their immunity. If it does not On,” is the fourth subject that a work- lives, and doing it with people they by. Hugs are free they said. cause illness, stress can make it harder shop covers. Rebuilding is the correct have gotten to know, and made some Source: WPAC H
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5714 Auburn Blvd., Sac 95841 April 8, 2016 Carmichael Times • 5 Does the ‘Bathroom Bill’ Protect Belgian Awful Privacy Rights? Asks the AMAC The Latest European Terrorist Attacks Redefined Nuclear Security Commentary by SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - North Carolina’s Emily Schwartz Greco so-called “bathroom bill” is causing quite a stir pit- ting defenders of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and The ISIS supporters who transgender communities against folks who think attacked Brussels killed more only ladies should be allowed in the Ladies’ Room than 30 people and injured hun- and only men should be allowed in the Men’s dreds more. Bombings at the Room. city’s airport and a subway sta- “The law supposedly violates the rights of tion blew up the notion that individuals with alternative sexual preferences, measures taken after the Paris particularly anatomically correct men who see siege were keeping Europe safe. themselves as women and women who wish they The scariest part of this story were men. But what about the rights of the rest of is the thought of something us? Americans overwhelmingly seek a modicum that hasn’t happened yet and of privacy when we need to use the toilet or take hopefully never will: an act of a shower or use the locker room to change into nuclear terrorism. gym clothes? The way a person thinks of himself World leaders and the experts or herself sexually is not an issue. Their thoughts who track the whereabouts are theirs alone as are the thoughts of traditional- of fissile material should see ists who find it intrusive and offensive to be forced Belgium’s ordeal as a wakeup to use communal bathrooms, shower rooms, and for example, signed a somewhat threatening letter A Nuclear Juggling Act, an OtherWords cartoon by Khalil Bendib call. Nuclear reactors — as the locker rooms,” according to Dan Weber, president hoping to put economic pressure on the state. Why Fukushima disaster proved five of mass destruction — a tactic attempts. of the Association of Mature American Citizens. would they take such a high-profile stance since years ago in Japan — aren’t our government says the 9/11 Fifteen years after 9/11, how Weber said he was sad to see the amusement the law does not impose any new rules on their worth the risks they pose based attackers contemplated. are reactor safety and secu- with which such a sensitive issue was greeted businesses? They are free to set their own bath- on operational safety consid- Or the suspected terrorists rity on our side of the pond? when New York Governor Andrew Cuomo banned room policies as they see fit. erations alone. But security may have aimed to steal radio- Not so hot, as seven engi- state travel to North Carolina earlier this week in So, why was the law passed in the first place? questions also render them active material for a “dirty neers employed by the Nuclear protest to the bathroom bill. “Challenging an indi- According to the Governor’s Fact Sheet: “The unacceptably perilous. bomb,” a conventional explo- Regulatory Commission vidual’s right to privacy when using a bathroom, as bill was passed after the Charlotte City Council Consider this news out of sive that contaminates the area recently made clear. Mr. Cuomo is doing, is no voted to impose a regulation requiring businesses Europe that you may have where it detonates with radia- Upon finding the NRC unre- laughing matter.” to allow a man into a wom- missed: tion. Either way, they’ve raised sponsive to their concerns about North Carolina Governor en’s restroom, shower, or Didier Prospero, a security the bar for guaranteeing secu- a dangerous design flaw at all Pat McCrory insists that locker room if they choose. Challenging guard at a Belgian reactor, was rity at nuclear power plants. but one U.S. nuclear reactor, the law is not discrimi- This ordinance would have eliminated the basic expec- murdered in his own home two Even before the attacks on they filed a public complaint natory. The law does not “an individual’s Brussels and Prospero’s murder, using the same channels avail- days after the March attacks. take away or infringe on tations of privacy people The killers shot the slain man’s Belgium was under pressure able to all private citizens. anyone’s rights, he said. right to privacy have when using the rest dog too. After Prospero’s chil- from Germany, the Netherlands, It’s not clear who has the However, he added: “Would room by allowing people dren found his body, authorities and Luxembourg to address power to do something about you want a man to walk into when using a to use the restroom of their determined that his security lapses at the 11 aging nuclear this problem. your daughter’s shower, and choice. This new local reg- pass was missing. reactors that generate half its New York Governor Andrew legally be able to do that? bathroom is no ulation brought up serious This gut-wrenching tragedy electricity. Cuomo apparently doesn’t. He I happen to disagree with privacy concerns by par- is even more troubling than it There were good reasons wants the Indian Point power that.” laughing matter. ents, businesses, and others sounds. to be alarmed. The Belgian plant located 30 miles north of Meanwhile, McCrory’s across the state, as well as ” safety concerns that this Belgian authorities discov- nuclear agency’s computer the Bronx closed. That’s easier office quickly distributed ered hours of secretly recorded system has been hacked, intrud- said than done, even though its a Fact Sheet pointing out, new local rule could be used video footage of a nuclear ers have stolen and sabotaged two active reactors — rife with among other things, that the law does not limit or by people who would take advantage of this to do scientist during a raid on a equipment, and two employees security and safety issues — are prohibit private sector companies from adopting harm to others.” suspected terrorist late last at a Belgian reactor joined ISIS so near our country’s biggest their own set of bathroom rules. Nor does it leave The Association of Mature American Citizens year. Khalid and Ibrahim El after quitting their jobs. city. the LGBT community without protections. In addi- [http://www.amac.us] is a vibrant, vital senior Bakraoui, two brothers believed Hundreds of thousands of Plant operator Entergy down- tion, private businesses have the right to allow advocacy organization that takes its marching to have participated in the Europeans had signed a petition played one recent outage after mixed use bathroom, shower, and locker facilities. orders from its members. We act and speak on Brussels attacks, planted a cam- calling for independent inspec- blaming it on — get this — bird Weber believes that “them versus us” politics is their behalf, protecting their interests and offer- era in the bushes outside that tions of Belgium’s worrisome droppings. behind the fuss. After all, why have the CEOs of ing a practical insight on how to best solve the scientist’s home. reactors weeks by late January. If the company can’t pro- major companies doing business in North Carolina problems they face today. Live long and make a Perhaps the suspected terror- Their goal was to “avoid the tect Indian Point’s equipment banded together to challenge the law. In fact, 80 difference by joining us today at http://amac.us/ ists intended to sabotage one of next Chernobyl,” based on against natural threats like companies including Charlotte, NC-based Bank of join-amac. H Belgium’s aging nuclear reac- reports of leaks and cracks, avian excrement, how well America, Apple, Google, Facebook, and PayPal, Source: AMAC tors, turning it into a weapon along with assorted sabotage would it handle terrorists? H 25 Minute Educational Presentation Healthy, Wealthy & Wise and a Free Luncheon