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 East Sacramento News • September 17, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Neighbors with a ‘Golden’ bond Do you have a story?

By SCOTT YATES Special Contributor to the East Sacramento News Each rescued Golden immediately receives Tell it to us. a thorough veterinary exam. Each animal is Call Ryan Rose at 916-429-9901 When my wife and I moved in to our house in spayed or neutered before an adoption can oc- South Land Park in May 2008 with our Gold- cur, all vaccinations are brought up to date, en Retriever, Kodo, we knew the neighborhood and each Golden is tested for heartworm. would be a good fit for us. We were enamored My wife and I adopted Kodo in 2007 when with the mature trees, large lot sizes, and conve- he was just an 8-week-old puppy. Kodo and his nience to Downtown. But being new homeown- brothers came to the Sacramento area sanctu- ers in an established neighborhood, we won- ary via a tragedy in Oregon. A breeding facil- dered how we might fit in with the neighbors. ity was lost to a fire and although the Oregon During the first days of our move, we said hello community adopted many of the displaced to a neighbor as she walked her Golden Retriever animals, the male puppies needed a home and in front of our house. Her name was Marie Ziegler. Homeward Bound offered to help. Marie, and her husband Mark, are proud owners of Marie and Mark adopted Rusty when he was a mature Golden named Rusty. We commented on around 7 years old. They learned about Home- how beautiful Rusty was and she had noticed we ward Bound when they were searching for a ma- had a Golden as well. We talked about our dogs for ture Golden Retriever to add to their family. twenty minutes under the setting sun. In my experience, sharing a common appreciation Helping Homeward Bound for Golden Retriever’s is common. They are a popu- Homeward Bound is an all volunteer, non- lar breed because of their beauty, trainability, and tem- profit organization. They exist solely on dona- perament. When we learned both Kodo and Rusty tions. On October 3, they will host their annu- were rescues from the Homeward Bound Golden al fundraiser, Kibble & Bids. This year’s theme, Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary, my wife and I knew Autumn in the Hamptons, features a silent and we had a special bond with our new neighbors. live auction, gourmet food, great beer, fabulous Homeward Bound maintains a sanctuary and wine tasting, raffle, award-winning classic car adoption center in Elverta, about 15 miles North display, and Golden Retrievers. of Downtown Sacramento. The sanctuary res- Tickets are available in advance for $55 or cues Golden Retrievers from shelters and from $65 at the door. The event will be held from owners who, due to an unexpected change in cir- 2 – 6 p.m. at Riverwood Estate, 4435 Garden cumstances, can no longer care for their pets. Highway, a few minutes from Downtown Sac- They rescue Goldens of all ages, health condi- ramento. For more information, please visit tions and even Golden mixes on occasion. www.homewardboundgoldens.org.

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • September 17, 2009 • East Sacramento News   East Sacramento News • September 17, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Swashbuckling students at Janey Way Memories Hristov-Csikany Fencing Club Sandlot

By BENN HODAPP baseball East Sacramento News Writer [email protected] was a hit To be considered one of By MARTY RELLES the very best in the country East Sacramento News Columnist at what you do is an honor [email protected] many seek. And although this recognition has not come un- Before Little League Baseball, before der the shiny marquee of one Pony League, before Babe Ruth League, of the “major” sports, John on Janey Way, we had sandlot baseball. We began by play- Hallsten and Lindsee Rotz ing catch on the street with rubberized baseballs, but that have achieved as few of us soon failed to satisfy our need for real competition. So we ever will. searched for a place to make a field. That was easy. Their sport is fencing. Almost exactly in the middle of Janey Way, butting up to And they’re good. Really Photo courtesy Jeff Hallsten the pit, stood two adjacent empty lots. They made a per- John Hallsten and Lindsee Rotz of Hristov-Csikany Fencing Club competed Sept. good. 9-12 in fencing’s World Cup tournament in Konin, Poland. fect sandlot baseball field. From front to back they mea- Hallsten, a sophomore at sured 140 feet and from side to side, 120 feet. The sidewalk Christian Brothers High marked the official end of the field, but we still played balls School, and Rotz, a junior Rotz followed a similar to Poland until last week be- that went past the sidewalk and into the street. To avoid at St. Francis High School, path to her current situ- cause he doesn’t talk about breaking windows on the west side of the street we used had quite the adventure ation. She was talked into it. soft rubber baseballs. Batters used two old bats of my fa- ahead of them. Last week- trying it by her friend in They may be quiet about ther’s (he played amateur baseball). We used considerable end (September 9-12), the Oregon, where Rotz and their accomplishments, but ingenuity in constructing our sandlot baseball field. pair will compete in fenc- family lived until moving to they hold each other in high In the spring, after the City Fire Department burned the ing’s World Cup tourna- El Dorado Hills last year. regard. dry grass on the lots, construction began. We made a home ment in Konin, Poland. In She was soon fencing in af- “I think they’re friends,” plate by placing a square piece of cardboard on the south- October, the two will trav- ter school classes as well. Lindsee’s mother Darcee said. east corner of the lots. We then scratched out a left field el to Budapest, Hungary At first, the sport was just “They have a mutual respect line running west on the south side of the field and a right for yet another huge tour- a bit of fun, but as her skills for one another.” field line running north on the east side of the field. First ney. sharpened, she saw it as some- The two also hold inti- base, a brick, stood a regulation Little League distance 60 Who knew that this sport thing more. mate knowledge of exactly feet from home plate. We placed second base on a straight would take them to such far “I found it interesting to what it takes to win a fenc- line 60 feet west of first base, and third base 60 feet south reaches of the world? Es- use swords and it was cool,” ing bout that people out- of second base. We built a pitcher’s mound by piling dirt pecially when each found Rotz said. “But as I got better side the sport may never 45 feet from home plate. Voila, we had our sandlot base- fencing seemingly by acci- I started to like it more and know. ball field. dent. more.” “It has to be one of the The rules of our sandlot baseball differed slightly from Lindsee is part of the 12- most technical sports official baseball rules. For one thing, teams included only Swinging away person female team that will out there,” Lindsee said. four players: a pitcher, a first basemen, an infielder and Hallsten’s journey began travel to Poland this weekend. “There is so much tech- an outfielder. We played only two fields, right and center as a fourth grader in the But it is hard to gauge her ex- nique to it.” for left-handers, left and center for right-handers. The op- form of an after school pro- citement leading up to the John gave this look into the posing team provided the catcher. Games lasted nine in- gram. The coach told John’s tournament. sport’s finer points. nings or until lunchtime. We had no fences, so to hit a parents that their son had a “Hell yeah, I’m looking for- “When the referee says home run you had to hit a ball past the outfielder and get natural talent for the sport. ward to the trip,” she said. ‘fence,’ the goal is to know around all the way to home plate without being thrown No one in the Hallsten “I’m really ready to kick some what your opponent is going out. This made for some close calls at home plate, but we household knew quite what butt.” to do and trick them in less rarely fought over those calls. Since we had no umpires, to make of that claim. than a second,” he said. agreement had to be reached on all calls before the game “It came as a surprise To the point “It’s so fast that if there could proceed. The outfielder had to be very careful to that he said I had a natu- Hallsten and Rotz met weren’t electronics you avoid gopher holes while chasing down fly balls. Infielders ral talent,” Hallsten said. a year ago at the Hristov- wouldn’t know who hit who,” often took bad bounces off their chins due to the uneven- “But after making a switch Csikany Fencing Club in Darcee said. ness of the field, but this was our only field so we took the from foil to sabre (two of Carmichael. It is there And now here they are, bad with the good. We had many great games on our sand- the three types of fencing where their passion for on a distinguished road to- lot baseball field. swords), I immediately won the sport grew, surpassed wards possible Olympic glo- my first tournament.” only by their jump in ry. Maybe if they win a gold Sandlot ghosts He was so good, in fact, skill. medal they will finally let Today on Janey Way, no empty lots remain. Our sandlot that he gave up competi- Both are quiet about what someone know what they baseball field has long since disappeared. Kids play little tive soccer on an excellent they do as far as their peers do. And that they’re good. league baseball on M street, right around the corner from team to pursue his new pas- are concerned. They would Really good. Janey Way. But, whenever I walk north on the street from sion. And now with what he rather keep it to themselves The Hristov-Csikany my family house, I often reminisce about our sandlot base- humbly recognizes as “hun- than talk publicly about Fencing Club has locations ball field. It represented a product of our ingenuity, a tes- dreds” of fencing awards, their success. Jeff said that at 6324 Fair Oaks Blvd. tament to our ability to make something out of nothing so Hallsten hopes to one day the family John carpools Suite B in Carmichael and we could play baseball and compete, another lasting Janey fence for the U.S. in the with to school didn’t even 6028 San Juan Ave. in Cit- Way memory. Olympics. know that John was headed rus Heights.

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • September 17, 2009 • East Sacramento News  Julia Morgan House and Gardens An architectural jewel in the heart of East Sacramento

By LANCE ARMSTRONG East Sacramento News Writer Visitors who have had the opportu- [email protected] nity to view the house have witnessed elements of the genius architect’s pas- When it comes to local trivia, it does sion for symmetry and her love for not get much better than the question, classical details. “What pair of Sacramento buildings A quality example of such things can has a dominate link to both Hearst Cas- be seen in the building’s façade, which in- tle and a famous California architect?” cludes a large archway with spiral columns Most readers of The East Sacra- and a tall front door, which draws atten- mento News would perhaps find the tion to the midsection of the structure. greatest interest in the more local half Those passing through this entry- of the answer to this question – the way have viewed the historic home’s Julia Morgan House and Gardens. immediate focal point – a large, ele- gant, wooden staircase that winds past House and home a spacious bay window and a long, in- Located at 3731 T St. in the histor- viting, padded bench. ic Elmhurst Tract, which is bounded Another immediate attraction upon by Highway 50 and 34th, 54th and entering the house is a large chan- V streets, this two-story structure was delier, which is one of the building’s designed by Julia Morgan, the first many original light fixtures. East Sacramento News Photo/Lance Armstrong woman licensed to practice architec- Natural lighting is also a dominate The Julia Morgan House was designed and built for Charles and Mary Goethe. The couple moved into ture in the state of California. feature in the home, as can be seen the home in 1924. Completed in 1924, the house, with the bay window by the staircase, which was placed on the National as well as other windows bordering The image features a pair of cherubs have brought the structure much ad- Register of Historic Places in 1982, the building. dancing on clouds, which are billow- ditional praise. is one of about 700 Morgan-designed Morgan’s emphasis on design is very ing at their feet. Natural beautifications are present structures in the Golden State. apparent in the entryway, as she desired Above the dining room fireplace is a on all sides of this historic home, as Among these structures is the fa- that the area would provide an imme- large, 19th century needlepoint tapes- the grounds are filled with Artemisia, mous Mediterranean-style, San Sime- diate impact. And with this approach, try depicting a scene of two men and Barberry, Bear’s Breech, Carpet Rose, on, Calif. architectural masterpiece, the entryway serves as the premiere three women playing “Blind Man’s Day Lily, Hydrangea, Japanese Maple, Hearst Castle, which Morgan de- vista point to the major rooms of the Bluff ” in a pastoral setting. Morning Glory, Lavender, Oleander, signed for media mogul and billion- first floor, the elaborate staircase and Among the other first-floor rooms Princess Flower, Red Fountain Grass aire, William Randolph Hearst. a large patio, which is visible through of the house are the kitchen, the pan- and Spiraea, just to name a few. Situated within the scenic neighbor- windows beneath the staircase. try, a pair of sunrooms, the library and Additionally, water pours from the hood with large, shade-bearing elms, To the immediate left of the house’s the powder room. mouth of a lion’s head fountain at the oaks and ash trees, the Julia Morgan entryway is the dining room and to The powder room includes replica west end of the patio that is surround- House is certainly one of the premier the right is the living room. Julia Morgan tiles, created from orig- ed by 30 large columns. architectural gems of the area. And These rooms, which are identical in inal Morgan molds and fired in the its association with Morgan, who size, include fireplaces, which are the same color glazes. The House today was inducted into the First Lady Ma- centerpieces of each room. The second floor of the house in- Today, the Julia Morgan House ria Shriver-conceived California Hall A bas-relief ceramic reproduction cludes an office to the south and bed- and Gardens is owned by Sacramen- of Fame in 2008, and its deep-root- of a Renaissance original by Luca del- rooms to the east and west. to State University, which was gift- ed history makes it one of the city’s la Robbia, called “Boys with Drums,” As if this famous home needed any grandest structures. hangs above the living room fireplace. more distinction, its elaborate gardens See Architecture, page 7

 East Sacramento News • September 17, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. The second half of life Exercising daily opportunity

By DARBY PATTERSON East Sacramento News Columnist [email protected]

A woman in my Mini-Med School class at UC Davis responded to a lecture about the importance of exercise with a remark that likely represented a significant percent- age of students – most over the age of 45. “Honestly, I have to tell you that I just hate exercise,” she boldly admitted. “I’d much rather hunker down on the couch with a book!” There was a collective mummer of agreement. For people who strongly resist the idea of beginning an exercise program – and also for those who grasp the im- portance of it, I have some painless short cuts that I’ve in- East Sacramento News Photo/Lance Armstrong tegrated into my daily routine for years. The house is complimented by a variety of flowers, trees and shrubbery. • Say “No thanks, I don’t need any help,” when the cour- teous grocery clerk offers to have someone carry your bags – or push your cart – to your car. If you’ve just filled a small Architecture: Sac State owns home today hand-carry basket and you have two or three bags of gro- Continued from page 6 ceries, its very likely you can manage to get them to the car yourself, without a cart. I balance the load using the bag handles, walk slowly and do a few repetitions of arm lifts. I ed the house and its property by the house’s get to work my biceps while pulling in my stomach muscles original owner, Charles M. Goethe. and tucking in the hip area to maintain proper posture for The house was built for Charles and Mary Lou- standing exercise. It’s very important to understand the er- ise (Glide) Goethe, who he married in 1903. gonomic way to do this because it’s possible to do it wrong In 1916, Mary’s mother, Elizabeth Glide, and hurt your back. If you’ve pushed the cart, again, flex who was a member of one of Sacramento’s your arm muscles, pull in your tummy and the gluteal mus- wealthiest families, arranged that a Julia Mor- cles as you walk. Use conscious posture while lifting and gan-designed house would be built in the Elm- loading bags into your car and feel the muscles you are us- hurst neighborhood for the couple. ing. So you get maybe 8 to 10 reps of arm lifts, some healthy Although Charles and Mary Glide were ex- tightening of the core area and, if you park far enough from tremely satisfied with their elaborate Morgan- the store, a little aerobic walking for extra measure. designed home, Charles spent 17 years living • Stairs are your friend. If you live in a two-story home in the house without Mary, since she died 17 – and any time you have the opportunity to take the stairs years prior to his own death. rather than ride an elevator – you’ve got an opportunis- Although the university has held a variety of tic exercise. To make stair climbing count as exercise you school and community events and even wed- have to again be conscious of your body. Tuck the pel- dings at the Julia Morgan House and Gar- vis in, tighten the gluteal muscles and stomach muscles. dens, events are no longer being held at these (Don’t climb with your back curved and butt out.) With premises and there is no definitive plan to con- this erect posture, climb stairs so that you feel the muscles tinue holding events at this site. Photo courtesy of California State University, Sacramento in your legs tighten and lift you. You should feel it in your Kim Nava, Sacramento State interim direc- Julia Morgan is shown in this 1926 photograph, thighs and in your calves. tor of news services, cited “budget constraints” which was taken several years after she worked • The vacuum cleaner is your friend, as is the garden as the reason for the absence of these events. on the Goethe’s T Street house. rake and push broom. Of course, these implements are “There wasn’t that big of a demand for events designed to make cleaning easy, but I use them as pow- at the house and that didn’t keep up with costs to er tools. I tighten up my biceps when I push and pull the maintain operations there,” Nava said. “We still Opening in July 1923, the market building vacuum, pull in the core muscles and condition myself as I have it and currently the university is considering featured the products and services of 30 busi- clean the house. There are numerous opportunities to slip possible programs or (other) uses for the house nesses. in a little “opportunistic exercise” every day – and what you in the future. No matter what use it might be put Merchants of the building, which was the can do depends on your schedule and activities. Just be to in the future, the Julia Morgan House will al- equivalent of today’s supermarkets, sold such open to those moments and prepared to use them. ways remain an architectural gem for the city.” items as produce, baked goods, clothing and By the way, people do look at me strangely when I am appliances. power lifting my grocery bags. But, one of the freedoms of Other Morgan houses The public market continued operation un- growing older is really not caring what people in the parking The second Morgan-designed, capital city til the 1970s and was then converted for use as lot think about me. Of course, consult with your doc about building, as well as the second half of the an- the office of the California Secretary of State. any exercise program – even my “accidental” routines! swer to the aforementioned trivia question, is the Public Market Building at 1230 J St., which Nothing else like it Editor’s Note: Darby Patterson is a longtime local journal- after many years of offering a variety of prod- With the preservation of the Julia Morgan ist specializing in government affairs and health care issues. ucts and services, was remodeled and converted House and Gardens and the Sacramento Public Due to popular demand, Darby’s columns will now run in ev- into the Sheraton Grand Hotel in 2001. Market Building, Sacramento continues its phys- ery edition of the Valley Community Newspaper publications. In a much less developed Sacramento, the ical connection to a very unique part of its history Visit her Web site at www.storiesandbooks.com and read her Public Market Building helped bring the city – its dominate link to both Hearst Castle and the blog at http://booksbydarby.blogspot.com. a more distinguished notoriety. famous California architect, Julia Morgan.

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • September 17, 2009 • East Sacramento News  Know your neighbor East Sac Hardware: Serving the community since 1951 By LANCE ARMSTRONG East Sacramento News Writer cently revamped East Sac Hardware [email protected] provides both quality customer ser- vice and a good selection of merchan- dise. In a day and age when the old “Mom “This is an institution really and and Pop” type stores are disappearing they’ve only made it better recent- on a regular basis and the much larg- ly the way they’ve laid everything er stores often prevail, it can be nice out,” Templeton said. “You can go to to see that certain small community a big box (store) like Home Depot businesses continue to prosper. or something and spend half the day One such business that undoubt- looking for something and then you edly fits this description is East Sac get the wrong thing. You come here Hardware at 5800 Folsom Blvd. and the people are right here to help Established in 1951 by Frank Rob- you, like (for instance) I wasn’t go- inson, a former resident of Arkansas, ing to get this style of sheer. I was the business has built a long tradition going to get the same kind of sheers of serving its customers in that old- that I’ve used for the past 30 years. fashioned “Cheers” kind of way, where (A store worker) asked me what I use regular customers are known on a first them for and I said, ‘To cut branch- name basis. es and stuff.’ He said, ‘What kind of A quality example of this level of branches?’ ” service was captured during a recent Looking down at his newly pur- visit to the store by Tahoe Park resi- chased pair of sheers, Temple- dent, Ken Templeton. ton said that if it had not been for East Sacramento News Photo/Ryan Rose East Sac Hardware, which is a one-stop shop for plumbing, electrical, paint, lumber, housewares and Templeton, who began coming to East Sac Hardware, he would have gifts, underwent improvements in the areas of clean-up, repainting, reorganizing, redecorating, as well the store about 20 years ago, said that as resetting merchandise. Many displays kept the old-time wood features, while receiving stainless steel he appreciates the fact that the re- See Hardware, page 9 additions.

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 East Sacramento News • September 17, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Hardware: ‘Our whole goal was to pave the road to another 58 years’ Continued from page 8 walked out of a different nizing, redecorating, as well store with the “wrong prod- as resetting merchandise. uct.” Many displays kept the old- It is this type of customer time wood features, while service that has encouraged receiving stainless steel ad- people to return to East Sac ditions. Hardware again and again The crown jewel of the throughout the years. project was the store’s new Fortunately for those who neon sign, which brings the enjoy the convenience of store full circle back to its having a reliable neighbor- 1950s roots. hood community hardware Other newly-added re- store, East Sac Hardware minders of the past are the has managed to survive and, store’s Fifties-themed mural in fact, improve its servic- and window displays. es and offerings throughout The window displays the years. are reminiscent of the old East Sacramento News Photo/Ryan Rose Following about 33 years Breuner’s furniture window Pictured here is the well known paint- under the ownership and displays, which once graced ed cutout of East Sac Hardware owner operation of Robinson, the corner of 6th and K Richmond “Rich” Leland Johnston, Jr. The cutout is stationed outside the one of Robinson’s nephews streets in downtown Sacra- hardware store located at 5800 Folsom briefly ran the store before mento. Blvd. and bids hello to passersby and it was placed up for auction The hardware store’s patrons. with the victor being Rich- 1950s-themed window dis- mond “Rich” Leland John- plays include a pair of life- square-foot hardware store ston, Jr. sized children figures with and the 4,000-square-foot Operating the store with marbles, dominoes, chil- One Speed Restaurant, was his wife, Sheree and several dren’s books and board divided into various sections other employees, the store games such as Bobsey Twins with several businesses, in- continued its constant com- on the Farm. cluding the previously men- mitment to its number one Another display features tioned, early hardware store, goal of providing Grade A a past to present women’s a grocery store, a restaurant, customer service. scene with a figure of a wom- a beauty shop, a variety store an from 1951 with cloth- and a barbershop. Something Old, Something ing patterns, a washboard, a Willie DaPrato, who grew East Sacramento News Photo/Ryan Rose New cookbook and a package of up at 1217 48th St. in Lit- (above) The crown jewel of the East Sac Hardware remodel was the store’s new Recently, part of this cus- Grandma’s Lye Soap. tle Italy, said that he likely re- neon sign, which brings the store full circle back to its 1950s roots. tomer service included the The final display takes a ceived his first haircut in the aforementioned revamping look at happenings in 1951 building from barber Frank of the store to provide cus- and includes images of tele- Mazzanares during the mid- tomers with a community vision’s “I Love Lucy Show,” 1930s. business with new modern- the film, “A Streetcar Named “The barbershop was in Do you have a story? ized elements, additional of- Desire,” with Marlon Bran- (the building) and I would ferings, more convenience do, and J.D. Salinger’s novel, imagine that (Mazzanares) Tell it to us. and an overall improved “The Catcher in the Rye.” was the first guy who ever Call Ryan Rose at 916-429-9901 store. cut my hair,” DaPrato said. Sheree, who was very in- Shop around the corner “He lived on 48th (Street), he volved with the store’s 15- And when it comes to his- was Italian, we were Italian, month “facelift” project, tory, the building, where so you just went where you which began on July 1, 2008 East Sac Hardware is locat- could speak to a man in your and had the theme of “Some- ed certainly has plenty of it, language. But before that, my thing Old, Something New,” including history that pre- mother cut my hair to save 50 explained the idea behind dates the hardware store it- cents, because that bought a the project. self. lot of meat back then.” “We wanted to keep the For those old enough to Understanding the impor- old aspects of the store that remember the building in tance of tradition, East Sac differentiated the business its pre-1951 years, especial- Hardware strives to continue from other hardware stores, ly those who lived in the sur- its notoriety of providing the while updating the store de- rounding area including Lit- type of quality merchandise sign and adding in new mer- tle Italy, which was roughly and customer-friendly service chandise and services,” Sher- located from 48th to 58th that has made it a longtime ee said. “Our whole goal was streets between H Street East Sacramento favorite. to pave the road to another and Folsom Boulevard, such East Sac Hardware is open 58 years of serving the East people recall that an earlier on Mondays through Fri- Sac community.” hardware store was located days from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., The store, which is a one- in a different section of the Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 stop shop for plumbing, elec- building. p.m. and Sundays from 9 trical, paint, lumber, house- During its early years, the a.m. to 6 p.m. wares and gifts, underwent building, which was con- For additional information improvements in the areas of structed in 1929 and to- regarding this business, call clean-up, repainting, reorga- day consists of the 10,000- (916) 457-7558.

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • September 17, 2009 • East Sacramento News  Faces and places BBQ, Beer and Boogie

Hosted by Carmichael Oaks and the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael and featuring SwingMasters band, this spe- cial event held Sept. 12 benefited the Alzheimer’s As- sociation Memory Walk 2009. Dozens of dancers from across the region arrived at the event to take in the mu- sic and the swing.

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By LANCE ARMSTRONG East Sacramento News Columnist Today, the stake has more than 3,400 [email protected] members and includes the following 11 units: Sacramento 1st and 2nd wards A major milestone was recently rec- (located in the Pocket and South Sacra- ognized, as the Sacramento California mento areas), Sacramento 3rd Hmong Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ Branch, Sacramento 4th Young Single of Latter-day Saints – also known as Adult Branch, West Sacramento Ward, the Mormon church – celebrated its Liahona Tongan Ward and Laguna 75th anniversary. Creek 1st through 5th wards (located The announcement that the stake within the Elk Grove area). – a collection of wards and branches Historically, the Sacramento Stake similar in formation to a Catholic di- covered a much larger area, as today, ocese – would be formed occurred on 23 stakes are located within the orig- Nov. 4, 1934. The Sacramento Stake, inal stake boundaries, which included as well as the then-newly designated Stockton, Tracy and Roseville. Gridley Stake, was scheduled to begin Although the Sacramento Stake, functioning on Jan. 1, 1935. which first had its stake center or In honor of the Sacramento Stake’s headquarters at the 51st Street and Photo courtesy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints/Sacramento California Stake diamond anniversary, a gathering at Dover Way building in Sacramento, Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stand in front of the Sacramento Ward the stake’s Liahona Ward building at is celebrating its 75th anniversary, the building at 2812 34th St. in this 1930s photograph. 7401 24th St. was held on Aug. 29. church’s presence in the Sacramento The event featured a 5K run/walk, region began much earlier. food, displays showcasing the church’s Predating the Gold Rush, the first rich history and dance performances. members of the church to arrive in the area were William Brown Ide, his wife A special day Sara and their nine children. Lindsay Bendinger, a spokesperson After joining an Oregon-bound for the Sacramento Stake, explained wagon train in Independence, Mo., that reaching the 75-year mark is a very the family eventually changed direc- special accomplishment, noting that this tions and joined a California-bound is a “very exciting time” for the stake. wagon train that reached Sutter’s Fort Bendinger added that the anniversa- on Oct. 25, 1845. ry gathering, which drew about 1,000 William played an essential role in a people, was designed not only to cel- major event in California history: the ebrate the history of the stake, but it Bear Flag Revolt. was also held to recognize its “beauti- Hearing rumors that Mexican au- ful diversity.” thorities were planning to drive out “What began as one very small unit settlers, William joined 32 others in 75 years ago has grown both in num- seizing the Mexican province of So- bers and diversity,” Bendinger said. noma on June 14, 1846. Within the stake, several units were A few days after the raising of the designated and made accessible for non- Bear Flag, William presented a proc- English-speaking members and visitors. lamation recognizing the new Califor- East Sacramento News Photo/Kati Garner East Sacramento News Photo/Kati Garner Sacramento Stake President Mitch- nia Republic. Fire dancer performs at the 75th anniversary Performers gather to prepare to dance. ell Rogers provided the following de- The proclamation, which was in- event. tails regarding these units. fluenced by the Declaration of In- “The Sacramento Stake is home to a dependence and the Constitution of church’s president, Brigham Young, had Sacramento Mormon church building at Hmong branch of approximately 300 the United States, set forth its goals no interest in having the church’s head- 4647 U St. in about 1934 – the year the members, a Tongan ward of about 400 to “establish and perpetuate a liber- quarters located on the West Coast. formation of the stake was announced. members and a Marshallese group of al, a just and honorable government, Prior to that year, the area where about 60 members,” Rogers said. “We which shall secure to all civil, religious Growth and glory the stake was located was within the also have small groups of Cambodians and personal liberty; which shall in- Many early California Mormons boundaries of the California Mission, and Samoans. We also have a group of sure the security of life and property; worked for John Sutter, including which was first established in 1846 about 20 Fijians. We, of course, have which shall encourage industry, virtue six who were assisting with the con- and led by Brannan. members from all over the world, in- and literature...relying on love of lib- struction of Sutter’s sawmill in Colo- In 1944, the Sutter Ward build- cluding the People’s Republic of Chi- erty and hatred of tyranny.” ma and were present at the time of ing was constructed at 1424 24th St., na, Vietnam and many European William served as the first and only James Marshall’s discovery of gold on where the first stake conference was countries.” president of what became known as July 24, 1848. held on May 28, 1945. Summing up the diversity of the the Bear Flag Party. This position was About 25 members of the church It was at this latter-mentioned build- stake, Rogers added, “The Church of brief, however, as U.S. Army Major formed the Sacramento Branch in ing that local radio station, KROY Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has John C. Fremont and 60 soldiers took 1872. The branch was first led by its 1240 AM, regularly broadcast a 15- room for everyone.” control of the site in the name of the president Aaron C. Garlick, who held minute, Sunday morning music and United States on June 23, 1846. the position for 24 years. spoken word program during the ear- Stake through time About nine months after William In its formative years, the church ly 1950s. During its 75-year history, the Sac- Ide’s arrival in California, Samuel Bran- met at various sites, including the The church and its Sacramento ramento Stake experienced much nan led the first company of Latter-day Garlick home at 6th and O streets, Pi- Stake has continued to expand in the growth in its membership. Saints to California, as the group arrived oneer Hall at 1007 7th St. and Forest- area and with the dedication of the Beginning with five wards and one in San Francisco on July 31, 1846. ers’ Hall at 716 I St. Sacramento Temple in Rancho Cor- branch, the Sacramento Stake – the Brannan, who later became Califor- The first Latter-day Saints building dova on Sept. 3, 2006, the church in fifth stake established in California – nia’s first millionaire, eventually left the was completed at 2812 34th St. in Sac- the Sacramento region is considered originally had 1,611 members. church after receiving word that the ramento in 1926, followed by another to have reached its full maturity.

14 East Sacramento News • September 17, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • September 17, 2009 • East Sacramento News 15 16 East Sacramento News • September 17, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Drive and dine A delicious slice of Italian tradition in Land Park By BENN HODAPP East Sacramento News Writer Popular pies [email protected] Since its opening in June of 2008, Masullo has seen that In a culinary landscape that some people are ready to make features pizza commercials the change to a less complex, boasting more cheese and top- more traditional pizza. pings than is necessary or wise, “I think in general in Califor- one pizzeria is attempting to nia there is an awareness for eat- keep up a long-held tradition. ing quality instead of quantity,” Masullo Pizza is modest- he said. “People appreciate the ly decorated – simple. And work we put into our pizza.” that’s just how owner Robert The pizzeria’s Web site, www. Masullo wants to keep it. masullopizza.com, lists 15 piz- “We strive to emulate what zas on the menu. Most of them you would get at a pizzeria in are quite simple, consisting Italy,” Masullo said. “American mostly of mozzarella, tomato pizza has gone further and fur- and a few other items depend- ther away from Italian pizzas.” ing on the pizza. People can The difference is more than special order pizzas, within rea- just the size. According to son. Just don’t expect to come Masullo, it comes down to in and walk out with a pizza quality over quantity. that weighs eight pounds; Ma- “Our pizzas are not as sullo pizzas are about the size heavily topped; they don’t of a dinner plate. And all the East Sacramento News Photo/Ryan Rose have a ton of cheese,” he said. emphasis is on taste. An order is ready at Masullo Pizza in Land Park. “It’s about tasting individual The most popular pizza products.” they sell is called the “Mar- And it does get busy. Ma- “Eileen” which has mush- Proud pizza garita” which is just tomato, sullo recalled a time last year rooms, bacon, mozzarel- At Masullo Pizza, you won’t Fiery flavor mozzarella and basil. when the line stretched out la, sage, cream and black find pinball machines or six- One of the unique aspects “People use it as a test,” he the door. pepper. Or maybe you’d foot-tall singing rats. But if of the pizzeria is its use of a said. “It’s kind of our default The pizzeria is also a like the “Evelyn” which Masullo and company have wood oven to cook the pizza. pizza.” good place to go to try a has mozzarella, zucchini, their way, you will walk out And while the oven in some The oven is certainly one of new kind of pizza as well. mushrooms and ham. You with a new appreciation for ways limits what they can do, the stars of the show, which There’s the “Jacqueline” more of a pepperoni per- the craft of making a pizza. Masullo considers the old- has become evident in the which features potato, fon- son? They have you cov- Masullo Pizza is located at style oven a unifying factor pizzeria’s yearlong existence. tina, bacon and oregano. ered there, too. Just walk 2711 Riverside Blvd. in Sac- that keeps the tradition alive. “People want to see how it Try ordering that at Pizza up to the counter and or- ramento. You can call in an The oven is fed with fresh works,” he said. “A lot of kids, Hut. And then there’s the der yourself an “American.” order at 916-443-8929. firewood from local farms but plenty of adults too.” throughout the day to keep Masullo said that the crew it going at an astounding 800 of five people chop their own degrees. The high tempera- wood out in back and feed ture makes it possible to cook the oven a little bit at a time the traditional pizzas in just throughout the day. People over two minutes. who are interested in seeing The place has a strong lo- the process of making piz- cal presence too, as all of the za in a wood oven can ask for tables and chairs were made permission to see it depend- from an old walnut tree from ing on how busy it as at that 10th and Richards. time.

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • September 17, 2009 • East Sacramento News 17 18 East Sacramento News • September 17, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Fairytale Town in fifth decade Fairytale Town in East Sac? Local Sacramento landmark celebrates 50th anniversary Original site By LANCE ARMSTRONG East Sacramento News Writer animals and other things and bridge with local 3-year-old, dergone various changes [email protected] sort of give them information Theresa Anne Michaels. since its early years. was East that they might not otherwise The following day, The Bee Among these chang- For a place that is five de- have,” Plant said. “(Breuner) reported that within the first es are the additions of the Portal Park cades old, Fairytale Town asked Helen Mering (who hour of the playland’s open- Old Man in the Shoe slide sure has kept its youthful was working public relations ing, more than 400 adults in 1968, a roof addition to Junior League Chairperson luster. for Breuner at Breuner’s fur- and children had “steamed King Arthur’s Castle in the Beth Grebitus originally an- Fairytale Town, a histor- niture store in Sacramento) across the magic moat to en- early 1980s, the Safe and nounced that a site for the pro- ic local landmark cherished to seek out some projects. ter the make-believe world.” Super Halloween week- posed children’s park had been by many people of all ages, She researched some chil- end in 1986, Jack and the selected at East Portal Park at celebrated a major mile- dren’s parks – and there were For fun and family Beanstalk in 1997, the ren- 51st and M streets in East Sac- stone Aug. 29 as the pop- several around in areas sur- Since this opening day ovation of Sherwood For- ramento. ular children’s park turned rounding Sacramento – and when 5,692 children visited est in 2003 and the yellow Only four days following the 50 years old. she suggested that that was Fairytale Town, thousands brick road leading to the announcement of the proposed the way to go.” upon thousands of children stone archway at the en- site, residents living near the park Fountain of youth Plant added that Breun- have arrived at this chil- trance to the playland dur- began gathering signatures in op- One individual who has er anonymously gave Mer- dren’s park, where countless ing the past two years. position of the playland’s poten- many memories about the ing $3,000 for the purpose fond memories have been And of course, one of the tial location. creation and early years of the of seeing that the then-pro- born as many dreams have major landmark additions These residents cited that in- non-profit Fairytale Town, jected $50,000 project was become a reality. to the children’s park was the creased traffic, lack of parking which is located on city prop- initiated. Plant estimates that at placement of Humpty Dump- and additional noise caused by erty at 3901 Land Park Drive Fundraising for Fairytale least 12 million children ty atop the archway in 1962. the children’s park would be det- in William Land Park, is long- Town continued until the have visited Fairytale Town Fairytale Town Executive rimental to the neighborhood. time Fairytale Town board time of the park’s opening since its opening and add- Director Kathy Fleming – During the following two days, member Shirley Plant. and beyond, as the park ed that it is enjoyable to see who said that she prefers the East Portal Park Association Plant said that the road opened on Aug. 29, 1959, earlier generations of peo- the title, “Fairy Godmoth- was formed and more than 500 to the creation of the nurs- despite needing about ple return to the park as er” – said that although the signatures of those opposing the ery rhymes and fairytale- $10,000 dollars to meet its adults. Humpty Dumpty of Fai- proposed site were gathered. themed Fairytale Town with $75,000 goal for comple- “We’re on our fourth gen- rytale Town never had a Less than a month later, the its live animals such as tur- tion. The total cost of the eration of children coming great fall, he has been sto- city council parks and recre- tles, piglets, rabbits, a Shet- project, however, eventual- to the park and it’s nice to len several times, but for- ation committees recommended land pony, a donkey and a ly reached $107,000. see their parents and grand- tunately has made his way that Fairytale Town be located at cow and small play sets be- The park was official- parents, who remember back home each time. William Land Park. gan “more or less through ly opened following a cere- when they ran the crooked For additional informa- The recommendation led to Clarence Breuner.” mony, in which a golden key mile,” Plant said. tion about Fairytale Town the council’s decision to accept “(Breuner) wanted to do was handed to Mayor Clar- Although many sets of and its 50th anniversary the proposal. something for the children of ence Azevedo, who official- Fairytale Town have re- celebration, call (916) 808- Sacramento and particularly ly opened Fairytale Town mained virtually the same, 7462 or visit the Web site - Lance Armstrong to associate them with farm by walking across the moat the children’s park has un- www.fairytaletown.org.

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By STEVE COHN Sacramento City Councilmember On August 11, the Al- complished already, such to limit vehicular access in to William Burg who came Special to the East Sacramento News ley Activation Committee as the highly touted “9onF” favor of pedestrian orient- up with a comprehensive introduced three different townhouses (15th & F St). ed uses on the alley during list of historic names that Alley activation introduced pilot project ideas to the Most recently, the first ap- the day. could be considered. A to council Council: plication for a “Stitch De- These ideas were well re- consistent alphabetic ad- A group of Central City (1) “Pedestrian First” Al- velopment” (three condo- ceived by Council, which di- dressing system will allow residents, business owners, leys look at ways to beauti- minium units at the rear rected city staff to continue for quicker response time architects, developers, city fy alleys to encourage their of an existing 40’x160’ lot) to work with the commit- for emergency services, as- staff and other stakehold- use by pedestrians while was submitted by Jeremy tee on the pilot proposals, sist with postal and general ers (Alley Activation Com- maintaining vehicular ac- Drucker, the 9onF devel- look for potential funding delivery services and pro- mittee) have been meet- cess. Improvements would oper, to the City Zoning sources and increase com- vide more efficient delivery ing regularly for the last include porous pavements, Administrator for review munity outreach. The Al- of city services. This will year or so to discuss how way-finding signage, ADA and approval. ley Activation Committee be especially important as to transform selected al- requirements, solar/LED (3) “Restaurant” alleys plans to form a nonprofit we begin to activate more leyways in the Central City festival lighting, landscap- can be seen in scenic cit- organization that will bet- of our alleys. An example from garbage dumping and ing (e.g., almond trees ies throughout the world, ter position the group to ac- of how this would work is criminal hideout zones to in containers) and some including San Francisco’s cess a broader base of fund- that the name for the alley vibrant livable mixed use street furniture. Two po- Belden or Maiden Lanes; ing sources including grants between I and J would be- places that contribute pos- tential “pilot alleys” are lo- however, Sacramento has and charitable giving orga- gin with an “I”, the name itively to ambience of the cated between 17th and little experience locating nizations. for the alley between J and Central City. 19th, L Street and Capitol restaurant and café seat- I recently put forth a K would begin with a “J”, Most Central City alleys Avenue. ing within alleys. The city challenge to the Alley Ac- etc. currently function as ser- (2) “Alley Oriented Resi- currently has an applica- tivation Committee to get vice areas for trash dispos- dential Uses” was encour- tion on file for a “Restau- a “Pedestrian First” pi- SHPS/ Mercy Construction al, vehicle access to garag- aged in the General Plan rant Row” located with- lot alley done within the Update es and rear/side entrances as a way to increase densi- in the alley bounded by I next year. I have commit- Soil remediation on the of abutting property and ty within the Central City and J Streets, 16th and 17th ted $100,000 in District 3 school site almost is com- emergency service access. without affecting the exist- Streets (adjacent to the Community Development plete. Foundational foot- However, examples from ing streetscape or threat- Memorial Auditorium). Block Grant funding, which ings have been dug for the other cities and a few right ening historic resources. This project is expected to was made available when a new buildings, and steel here in the River City have Locating units on an alley move through the process street lighting project came framework has been built. shown the tremendous po- provides a public benefit of and to the Council within in under budget, provid- Tunnel work between the tential that alleys pres- “eyes on the alley”. Some ex- the next few months. An- ed that the committee can Mercy Medical Plaza and ent as pedestrian thor- isting alleys have small car- other project called Merid- raise matching funding for Hospital is expected to be oughfares, residential front riage houses, cottages and ian II, located between the the enhancements. complete by September doors, small business loca- small apartments above ga- Convention Center and the I look forward to continu- 2009. An Ambulance Can- tions and even restaurant rages. Several newer devel- Marriott Courtyard Hotel ing to work with this cre- opy on the Northeast cor- and café designations. opments have also been ac- at 15th and L, is proposing ative group to resolve all of ner of the Hospital is be- the issues raised by city tech- ing built, and structural nical staff (fire, transporta- steel bids have gone out to tion, drainage, solid waste, be used for construction of etc.) and neighbors (noise, the Alex G. Spanos Heart parking, traffic, etc.). Sac- and Vascular Center build- ramento could have one of ing, which will begin with the most attractive and in- some preliminary foun- teresting alley districts any- dation work this fall. The where in the world. Imagine last Neighborhood Advi- an “Almond Blossom Festi- sory Committee meeting val” in the spring to cele- for 2009 is November 17 brate the wonderful nexus at 5:30 p.m. at the SHPS between Midtown’s urban Cafeteria. flair and tasty restaurants For updates on the and the Central Valley’s ru- Neighborhood Traffic ral cornucopia of find food Management Plan, contact and wines. Debb Newton at 808-6739 or dnewton@cityofsacra- Alley naming standards ad- mento.org. For questions opted or concerns regarding con- Several years ago I intro- struction, please feel free duced the idea of naming to call the construction ho- our Central City alleys and tline at 552-6931. I’m happy to report that on August 11, the Council ad- Visit Cohn’s Web site at www. opted standards for nam- cityofsacramento.org for up-to- ing those alleys and direct- date news. If you have any ques- ed staff to look at the theme tions or comments, please con- of historic names and plac- tact him at 916-808-7003 or at es. A special thanks goes [email protected].

20 East Sacramento News • September 17, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. Buggy Whip Restaurant: A half-century of tradition

By LANCE ARMSTRONG East Sacramento News Writer steaks and chops” at Marconi and Ful- [email protected] ton avenues in the Town and Coun- try Village and Harvey’s Self Service A certain, popular eating establish- Drive-In at Fulton and El Camino av- ment tucked away along Fulton Ave- enues. nue, just south of Marconi Avenue, is Prior to becoming the Buggy Whip, no ordinary restaurant. the 2737 Fulton Ave. building, which While the area has been built up and was built in the early 1950s, was home has experienced a variety of changes to Frank Jackson Interiors. The busi- within the past half-century, this his- ness specialized in rattan, Swed- toric eatery, the Buggy Whip Restau- ish, Danish and contemporary items, rant at 2737 Fulton Ave., has endured which included lamps, fabrics, uphol- as a landmark of a golden era. stery and interior designs. Larry LeSieur explained a unique Quite the dish part of the evolution of transition- Opening to the public for the first ing the Jackson store into the Buggy time in October 1958, the Buggy Whip. Whip was initially operated by its “It was an old furniture store and owner, Aaron LeSieur. they had a breezeway like a porch and Prior to his years with the Buggy you would walk down this porch and Whip, LeSieur served as a pilot dur- you would come in through the door ing World War II, was shot down in (about where the middle of the res- a B-17, was a Prisoner of War in Ger- taurant is now located),” Larry said. many and later co-owned the Elbo “They closed that and changed the Room at 2003 L St. with Bill Chris- door to the front, because we were so East Sacramento News Photo/Lance Armstrong tie. busy. In the old days, this was one of Buggy Whip Restaurant owner Larry LeSieur is dedicated to carrying forth the restaurant traditions of LeSieur and Christie experienced the busiest restaurants in Sacramen- his late father, Aaron LeSieur. difficulties working with one another, to.” however, so the two business partners flipped a coin to see who would step Meals and wheels “It’s a landmark,” Larry said. “What’s Chet’s mother, Mona Smith, down from the ownership of the pop- In addition to having been labeled a nice about this place is I’ve seen so who moved to Fair Oaks in about ular lunch and dinner eatery, which “Restaurant Row,” Fulton Avenue has many people come through here and 1948 when Fair Oaks Boulevard was locally famous for its prime rib. for many years been identified as an when I go places, I know a lot of peo- had only two lanes, recalls coming LeSieur lost the coin flip, which led “Auto Row,” due to its vast number of ple and a lot of people know us too, to the restaurant during its early to the creation of the Buggy Whip. auto dealerships. because we’ve been here so long.” years for its popular champagne Although Aaron LeSieur passed Larry, who grew up on Morse Ave- In addition to members of the Le- dinners for two that included two away in 1980, the Buggy Whip has nue, said that early clientele of the res- Sieur family, many Buggy Whip regu- steaks, two salads, two soups, two remained a passionate family endeav- taurant included auto dealers, as well lars are also familiar with Donna White, baked potatoes, two glasses of or, as it continues to be operated by as contractors and insurance and real who managed the restaurant from the champagne and two after dinner Aaron’s son, owner Larry LeSieur, estate agents. 1960s through the 1980s, Mary Wil- drinks for $4.95. who is assisted by his brother, Steve “A lot of deals were made here,” Lar- liams, a waitress at the restaurant since “The service was always good and LeSieur. ry said. “When they were building 1967, and Randy Gasparenas, a wait- we could always depend on having a The Buggy Whip, which is well Cameron Park, the guy who was do- ress at the restaurant since 1984. good meal,” Mona said. known for its steak and prime rib en- ing the development sat in here and Larry, who enjoys trapshooting and Although the dinner for two is cer- trees, entered the area’s restaurant they developed Cameron Park right cycling in his spare time, said that the tainly no longer available for $4.95, scene, which Larry LeSieur said was out in this bar. I remember them talk- restaurant survives off of an older cli- nor does it include beverages, Bug- then known as “Restaurant Row.” ing about it and my dad was telling entele, some of whom have been com- gy Whip Restaurant has continued “It was called Restaurant Row, be- me that they were going to build this ing to the restaurant since the year it its efforts to provide quality food in a cause there were no other restaurants place up there. And all the old tim- opened. friendly environment. around,” Larry said. “(Fulton Avenue) ers came in here. Buzz Oates came In addition to its variety of steaks was like the hub of the restaurants for in here. C.C. Myers came in here. I Service with smiles (mushroom, green onion and parme- the north area.” mean, you name it. All the old timers Just on a randomly selected day last san cheese-stuffed, as well as Swiss, Within a 15-block section, about 20 have come through here at one time week, a group of eight customers were mushroom and pepper) and prime rib, eateries were located along Fulton Av- or another.” sitting at a large dining table at the res- the restaurant also serves roast beef enue at the time of the Buggy Whip’s Other clientele who once frequent- taurant to enjoy an appetizing lunch. and gravy, teriyaki beef and chicken, opening. ed the restaurant on a regular basis Among the mostly family-member breaded veal cutlet, deep fried jum- These businesses included the Echo came from the horse races at the old group, which gathers at the restaurant bo prawns, fresh salmon, the “Fish of Club, which specialized in Italian din- and current State Fairgrounds, Pacific several times a year to celebrate birth- the Day,” a variety of sandwiches, ta- ners at 2119 Fulton Ave., Bar-B-Que Bell, the National Guard and McClel- days and other special occasions, were cos and salads. Heaven with chicken and ribs at 2711 lan Air Force Base. a few longtime customers. Fulton Ave., Coral Reef with Canton- “When McClellan was out here, One of these customers, Chet For a bite ese, Polynesian and American dishes they used to pile in here at lunchtime,” Smith, Jr., has been dining at the Bug- Buggy Whip is open for lunch on and “refreshing cocktails in a tropical Larry said. “They used to come in here gy Whip for about 30 years. Mondays through Fridays from 11 atmosphere” at 2795 Fulton Ave., Pe- in uniforms and they would come “The prime rib sandwiches are what a.m. to 3 p.m. and for dinner on Mon- nisi’s Fine Italian Food at 3311 Ful- here every day.” it’s all about,” Chet said. days through Thursdays from 5 to 9 ton Ave., Ken’s Red Barn with steaks, Larry understands the important And with a smile on his face, he play- p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to prime rib and chicken at 3409 Fulton role that the Buggy Whip has played fully directed his attention to a pair of 10 p.m. and Sundays from 4:30 to 9 Ave., Take-E-Home Chinese Kitch- in the community and has a great ap- his family members sitting at the ta- p.m. en on Fulton Avenue, near Marconi preciation for the many memories that ble, adding, “And my uncles come here For additional information about Avenue, The Chuck Wagon with “fine have been created at his restaurant. for the martinis.” this restaurant, call (916) 486-1416.

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Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • September 17, 2009 • East Sacramento News 23 Just Change exhibit opens Genealogical meeting September 19 The collaborative art exhibition Just Change The Genealogical Association of Sac- is open and will run through Sept. 22 at ramento (G.A.S.) will hold their reg- Authentic Hawaiian Luau and Beatnik Studios, 2421 17th St. Artists of ular meeting at 1 p.m. in the Belle Dance Extravaganza multiple mediums come together to show- Cooledge Library at 5600 South Land Luau and Dance Extravaganza is at the Elks case their view and take on this theme of Park Dr. They will discuss the GAS For more Calendar enteries visit Lodge No. 6, 6446 Riverside Blvd. Tickets for “Just Change.” Artistic interpretation on library book collection and share our Luau and Show available from $30-$45 and www.valcomnews.com many levels. “Summer Genealogy Discoveries” must be purchased in advance. Doors open –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Questions please call Melanie How- at 3:00 p.m. and the feast runs from 4 to 5:30 California State Library Show Past Tents exhibit opens ard 383-1221. p.m. At 6:00 p.m., the Dance Extravaganza by Get in the calendar National travelling exhibit “Louis Braille: Cele- “Past Tents: The Way We Camped” is a hu- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Ka Pa Hula Kanoelehuaokahalema`uma`u`o Is your club, group, church, school, or brating 200 Years of Braille.” Born the same year morous excursion through one of our fa- College – What Are My Options? Kalama begins. For ticket information: www. organization having an upcoming event? as Abe Lincoln and Charles Darwin, Braille in- vorite pastimes, exploring camping in Cal- Thinking about a UC? A CSU? Com- onipaa.net or call (916) 344-7270 Let us know. Send information about your vented a tactile alphabet that shattered barri- ifornia from post-Gold Rush times to the munity College? A private universi- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– event—including date, time, location, a ers for vision-impaired readers. Exhibit con- mid-1900s. Through three exhibit themes ty? This workshop will give you an Early Educators History Tour brief description, cost (if any), and contact tinues through Sept. 25. Held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., - Round the Campground, Hitting the opportunity to learn what each of Early educators will inform and entertain information—to Calendar, c/o Valley Monday through Thursday, and Friday, Sept. Trail, and Open Roads, Open Fires - visi- these has to offer, admission require- you on this Saturday morning tour at the Community Newspapers, 2709 Riverside 25. Closed Labor Day. Free. Lobby, Library & tors enjoy contemporary prints of rare his- ments, and what you need to do to ap- Sacramento Historic City Cemetery! This Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95818, or e-mail Courts Bldg. 2, 900 N Street, (916) 654-0640. toric photographs and objects from the col- ply. It will be held at Sierra 2 Commu- tour, presented by docents from the Old [email protected]. Deadline –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– lections of the California Historical Society nity Center, 2791 – 24th Street from Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum, will fea- is one week before publication. Priority is Straw into Gold and the Bancroft Library. The Sacramen- 7:00-8:30 p.m. Cost is $20/person or ture the lives and experiences of early edu- given to events that are in the community The Hart Senior Center will once again host to History Museum invites all to enjoy this $25/family. Space is limited so regis- cators in Sacramento. The tour commenc- and/or of little or no cost. There is no the “Straw Into Gold” poetry writing work- exhibition beginning Friday, Sept. 4, clos- ter early! Contact Marilyn van Löben es at 10 am from the Cemetery’s main gate guarantee that events submitted will appear shop for Seniors. Led by Julia Connor, Sacra- ing January 3, 2010. The Sacramento Histo- Sels, certified college counselor: (916) at Broadway and 10th Street. Visitors may in the calendar. To ensure placement within mento Poet Laureate 2005-2009, this work- ry Museum, operated under the auspices of 601-6909 or email: marilyn@college- park across the street from the 10th Street the newspaper, please call 429.9901 to place shop offers an outstanding opportunity for the Historic Old Sacramento Foundation, gps.com. Gate and meet at the cemetery entrance. an advertisement. seniors to hone their writing skills in a creative, is located at 101 “I” Street, Old Sacramento, Held under the auspices of the City of Sac- spontaneous environment. The workshop will CA. The museum is open every day (exclud- ramento Division of History & Science, be held Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:00, Sep- ing major holidays) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: September 17 this tour is presented as a public service by September tember 3 through November 12. Registration (916) 808-7059. the Old City Cemetery Committee, Inc. Latino Dance and Culture Group is required, but there is no cost for this work- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For tour information please call (916) 448- Free pole walking clinics Come dance to the beat of all types of shop. Please contact the Hart Senior Center at Greenhaven bridge group 0811. For tour information please call (916) Organized by Cure Arthritis Now, Latin music! Featured DJ music and (916) 808-5462 for more information. The Greenhaven Bridge Group invites in- 448-0811. Tours are free though donations free pole walking clinics will be hosted delicious Mexican food! Held at the –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– terested persons of all ages and from all for the restoration of the cemetery are need- Wednesdays (at 6 p.m.), Sept. 16 and 30, Ethel Hart Community Center, 915 Memory Seminar places to participate in Bridge lessons and ed and greatly appreciated. Thursdays, Sept. 10 and 24, and Friday, 27th St., from 6:15-8:45 p.m. Suggest- card playing activities on Wednesday eve- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Sept. 18, at the Sierra 2 Community Cen- A special memory seminar will be held ed donation: $3. For more information, nings from 7-9 p.m. at Greenhaven Luther- ter, 2791 24th St. There will be an addi- throughout the month of September and call Barbara Alarcon 400-4514. Book warehouse sale an Church, 475 Florin Road. Participants tional clinic Saturday, Sept. 12, on Scripps into October, September 14 through Octo- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Friends of the Sacramento Public Li- Drive. Interested people need to call the ber 5. Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Facil- are promised a fun and easy way to meet brary are sponsoring a big Fall Warehouse Greenhaven Mother’s Club group directly for times and specific loca- itated by Kim Winters, BSG, M.Ed. of the new people while learning basic Bridge pro- Sale on September 19. Public sale hours will The Greenhaven Mother’s Club is tions, to pre-register and reserve the walk- Primrose Living Fund. Located at Hart Se- cedures in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 19. A pre- holding its Fall Kick-off meeting on ing poles for the clinics. For more informa- nior Center, 915 27th Street, Sacramento. For more information on Wednesday eve- view for Friends’ members only is sched- Sept. 17 from 7-9 p.m. New mem- tion, call 208-8700. No Charge. RSVP at (916) 808-5462. ning bridge instruction activities, Monday uled for 9 am to noon, September 12. Pro- ber inquires call 916.955.2105 or e- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– morning bridge play, or friday evening bi- spective members may join at the door for mail info@greenhavenmothersclub. monthly pot-luck game activities, call Dale $15 and attend the preview. The sale will be org. Current members go to Bigtent Koehler at 424-3925 or Mary Sauve at held in the Friends’ warehouse, at the rear of for details. 684-8778. their Book Den store, 8250 Belvedere Ave- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– nue, Suite E, between Power Inn Road and Genealogy club meeting Florin-Perkins Road just south of 14th Ave- September 16 On September 17, Mission Oaks Ge- nue. More than 75,000 paperback and hard- nealogy Club will meet from 1-3 p.m. bound books, videos, CDs and more will be Free real estate seminar at Mission Oaks Community Center, sold at prices ranging from $.25 to $2.00. Do you qualify for a loan modification? Vis- 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. Rick All proceeds, after expenses, benefit the Sac- it the seminar held at 6 p.m. and hosted by Hanson will present: “Writing and ramento Public Library. Cook Realty at 4305 Freeport Blvd. RSVP Publishing Your Family History.” Vis- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– to Deb Luna or Anthony Carrill at 833- itors are welcome. For more info call 6266. For more information, visit www. St. Francis Spaghetti Feed Robert Noyes (916) 332-5753 or visit cookrealty.net. The St. Francis Episcopal Church in Fair http://missionoaksgenealogyclub.org. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Oaks is holding its 10th annual Spaghet- ti Feed Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature its annual talent show, dinner with wine and silent auction. The church is lo- cated at 11430 Fair Oaks Boulevard. Tick- ets to the event will be sold at the door and will cost $20 for adults and $10 for chil- dren. For additional information, please call 966-2261 on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Opera Interludes at Borders Sacramento Opera presents Opera Inter- ludes at Borders Books & Music, Satur- day, September 19, 2009 at 7 pm, 2339 Fair Oaks Blvd. This free, informal gath- ering features a live performance by sopra- no Carrie Hennessey and pianist Narmi- na Sultanova. Guests will hear excerpts from the Sacramento Opera’s upcoming productions of The Elixir of Love and La Traviata. Lecturer Robert Coleman will provide entertaining commentary. Be sure to enter the evening’s drawing for two free opera tickets. For more information about the Sacramento Opera, contact 737-1000 or [email protected]. For more informa- tion about the Borders Books & Music store, contact 564-0168. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

24 East Sacramento News • September 17, 2009 • www.valcomnews.com Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. mail [email protected]. The Angel Proj- Sacramento, will be held on Sunday, Singles Denim Dance September 20 September 25-30 ect takes care of over 1,500 children each September 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 Christian Singles Network, will hold its an- Book Fair holiday season giving them blankets, filled p.m. Featuring six remodeled homes, nual Denim Dance for single adults Satur- First Annual Tailgate Party With budget cuts in California , we don’t stockings, stuffed animals and age appro- the theme for the 2009 tour is “Honor- day, September 19, from 7 p.m. to 11:30 Sunrise of Carmichael, the newest assist- want our children to suffer in the area of lit- priate toys. ing Tradition, Making it New.” While p.m. at Carmichael Presbyterian Church, ed living community in Carmichael will eracy. Fremont Nursery School is hosting a –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– enlarging spaces inside, the homeowners 5645 Marconi Ave., near Fair Oaks Blvd, host its first annual tailgate party cele- Scholastic Book Fair in order to increase the have honored the tradition of the house. Carmichael.. The evening features DJ dance brating San Francisco 49ers and Seat- Walk for Lupus Now availability of books for children in the Sac- Tickets go on sale beginning Septem- music of all types from 8-11:30 by Dale tle Seahawks. Fun for the whole family, Walk for Lupus Now is the signature event ramento community. The events are Friday, ber 1 and proceeds will go to support Chessey and dance lessons in the Cow- bounce houses, BBQ, super slide, triv- of the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. Sept. 25, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 27 neighborhood parks and beautification boy Cha Cha by Siggy from 7-8 p.m. Dress ia contest, prizes and ESPN radio 1320 The event is Sept. 26, at Southside Park, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28 8:30 a.m.- projects in East Sacramento. For more is casual. The ticket price of $15 presale or will be broadcasting live! Menu includes 2115 6th St. (near U Street). Check in at 9 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. information, call 452-8011 or e-mail $20 at the door includes hors d’oeuvres, tri tip and hot link sandwiches, corn on a.m. Walk begins at 10 a.m. Parking avail- and will be held at Fremont Nursery School [email protected]. non-alcohol beverages and the dance les- the cob, root beer floats and more. The able around the park. Participants will walk Gymnasium Classroom, 5770 Carlson Dr. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– sons. For more information, to receive more event is from noon to 4 p.m. at 5451 Fair one mile or three miles. For more informa- For information, call 498-9537. information about activities, or directions Oaks Blvd. in Carmichael. For more in- tion, call 202-510-8937. Taste of Land Park call the 24 hour event line at (916) 658- formation, call (916) 485-4500. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Land Park Community Association 0606 or the CSN office at (530) 878-8606. JKPG’s annual fundraising event is pleased to present the 9th Annual Taste ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– September 26 Jan Ken Po Gakko’s annual fundraising of Land Park, where residents of the September 21 event will be held on Saturday, September neighborhood come together for an eve- Come see the art Carmichael’s Founders Day ning of fine wine, delicious food and com- Join us at University Art in Sacramento for Free computer class Celebrating 100 years, Carmichael is host- 26 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. In the heart of Elk Grove, California at the Sacramento Asian munity connections. The event is Sunday, this FREE demo: (2601 J Street), Satur- Back to School! Yes it’s that time of the ing their Founders Day event at Carmichael Sports Foundation (SASF) located at 9040 Sept. 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on day, September 19th - 10:30 a.m. to noon; year, but going back to school is not just Park, 5750 Grant. Ave. Opening Ceremo- High Tech Court, Elk Grove, CA 95758. 17th Street between 11th and 13th ave- Nina Deckert - Acrylic Mediums and Gels for kids anymore. Come learn how you to nies begin at 11 a.m. Admission is free and For more information, please visit www.jan- nues. Admission is $30 in advance. Tick- Demystified, also Image-transfer Tricks. can be a part of the computer age. Chandra the event includes an auto shot, free inflatable kenpogakko.com. ets will be available 2 weeks prior to the This is a drop-in demo - no reservation re- Dawson, our SeniorNet Supervisor, will be jumping structures for kids, music and food, –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– event. Purchase locations to be disclosed quired. discussing our computer classes, and do- beer and wine. Fireworks begin at 8:15 p.m. at a later date. Tickets are $35 at the door. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ing 1 on 1 evaluations, to see what class For more information, call 485-5322. Special community sale Over 15 Land Park food vendors and 20 Craft Faire in Carmichael will best suit your needs. Please sign-up in ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Special community sale offering items of in- regional wine purveyors. Complimenta- Carmichael Elks Emblem Club is holding advance. Monday, September 21st at 1:30 Car show terest to the region at-large. The event is ry bike valet provided by the Sacramen- their 23rd annual holiday craft faire on Sep- p.m., Ethel Hart Senior Center, 915 27th Beverly’s Annual Nifty ‘50’s Classic Car Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 913 El to Area Bicycle Advocates. Musical en- tember 19. The Carmichael Elks Emblem Street, Sacramento. Cost: Free. Info: 916- Show is Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 Dorado Way, Sacramento, CA 95819 tertainment by On Air, an eleven-piece Club is dedicated to community service and 808-5462. p.m., Marconi Avenue & Fair Oaks Blvd., power horn, classic rock band. Visit www. gives to local charities like the Ronald Mc- in Carmichael. Admission is one new, un- landpark.org for details and updates re- Donald house, twin visions, the hearing dog wrapped toy or toys for Beverly’s Annual September 27 garding this exciting event. September 23 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– fund, and scholarships to local schools. The Holiday Angel Project. The event will fea- East Sac Home Remodeling Tour craft faire is to be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at ture music, food and prize drawings. Call College Essays—What Do I Write? The East Sacramento Home Remodel- the Carmichael Elks Lodge, 5631 Cypress (916) 402-7202 for more information, or e- Working on your college essays? This ing Tour, sponsored by Friends of East See more Calendar, page 26 Ave., Carmichael. workshop will give a close-up look at the UC Essay prompts and Common Appli- cation prompts and provide strategies to September 19-20 write successful and interesting college es- Benefit plant sale says. You will also learn what colleges are Sunburst Projects and the Benefit Plant looking for in your writing. The workshop Sales announce: There will be plant sales will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Si- held in the covered parking area behind the erra 2 Community Center, 2791 – 24th Gifted Gardener at 18th & J Streets, mid- Street. The cost is $20/person or $25/ town Sacramento from 9am to 3 pm both family. Space is limited so register ear- Saturday and Sunday. A wide selection of ly! Contact Marilyn van Löben Sels, certi- perennials plus some winter growing CA fied college counselor: (916) 601-6909 or natives will be available. email: [email protected].

Valley Community Newspapers, Inc. www.valcomnews.com • September 17, 2009 • East Sacramento News 25 mento Duck Race – an exciting bridge to take out is available. The festival is held in information www.allsaintssacramento.org October 3 Calendar bridge race benefiting Special Olympics the hall of the Greek Orthodox Church, or 916-455-0643. Continued from page 25 Skate Park Concert Northern California. Using frontload- 614 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento (across Held at La Sierra Community Center Skate ing tractors, the racing rubber birdies from McKinley Park). Entry is free until 5 Park, 5325 Engle Rd. in Carmichael, join will be ceremoniously dumped off the I p.m. After 5 p.m. an entrance fee of $3.00 October 6 September 27 Street Bridge and will race to the Tower will be charged. Music and folk dancing be- us for our second Skate Park Concert of the Recorder music group year. Local bands will perform while partic- Bridge in hopes of winning one of many gins at 5 p.m. This event is hosted by the St. Swinging Fall Ball The Sacramento Recorder Society ipants are grinding the rails and skating the fabulous grand prizes like airline tick- James Armenian Church. For more infor- Nor Cal Big Bands Preservation So- meets Oct. 6 from 7-9:15 p.m. at 890 half pipe! Admission is $5. Music starts at 4 ets, an LCD television, gas and grocery mation, call (916) 443-3602 or visit www. ciety will present the Swinging Fall 57th St. under the baton of Annette p.m. For more information, call 483-7826. gift cards, vacation getaways and more! stjamesarmchsac.org. Ball on Sept. 27, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bauer, Early Music scholar. She will –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For just five bucks you can adopt a duck at the Sacramento Elks Lodge No. 6, and be eligible to win. The Great Sacra- bring beautiful and interesting mu- 6446 Riverside Blvd. Admission is Fall Fairy Festival mento Duck Race will be held prompt- October 3-4 sic to conduct. Please bring your in- $14, $12 for groups of ten, and $10 for Held Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at ly at 3 p.m. and winners announced at 4 strument, a pencil and a music stand. Gold Card holders. For information, the Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse, p.m. The Great Sacramento Duck Race Benefit plant sale Newcomers are welcome. For more in- call Lou Coppola, Executive Director, 7997 California Ave, Fair Oaks, the Fall is sponsored by Quick Quack Car Wash Sunburst Projects and the Benefit Plant formation: www.sacrecorders.org or at 916-444-6138. Fairy Festival is a time to put on your best and PRIDE Industries, with additional Sales announce: There will be plant sales 391-7520. pair of wings and come celebrate with support powered by Sacramento Region- held in the covered parking area behind the the fairies. Use a wishing stone, make a al Transit, Sudden Values.com, KLOVE Gifted Gardener at 18th & J Streets, mid- October fairy wand, learn to fairy ribbon dance, and Air1 Radio. For more information or town Sacramento from 9am to 3 pm both October 7 see fairy houses, have your picture taken to adopt your lucky duck, visit us online Saturday and Sunday. A wide selection of Raising Financially Responsible Kids Free pole walking clinics as a fairy and lots of other fun activities. at www.sacramentoduckrace.com. perennials plus some winter growing CA Organized by Cure Arthritis Now, free pole For more information, please visit www. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– natives will be available. Cynthia L. Kinney with New York walking clinics will be hosted Wednesdays FairyGardenParty.com. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Life will be presenting a free work- (at 6 p.m.), Oct. 7 and 21, and Fridays, Oct. Armenian Food Festival shop entitled “Raising Financially Re- –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– St. Robert’s Fall Festival 9 and 23, at the Sierra 2 Community Cen- This is the 63rd year for our event and it is sponsible Children.” The workshop Held Saturday, Oct. 3 from noon to 7 ter, 2791 24th St. Interested people need to one of the longest running festivals in Sac- will be held from 9-11 a.m. at Chinese October 3 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 4 from noon to 6 call the group directly for times and specif- ramento. This event features traditional Ar- Grace Church at 6656 Park Riviera p.m., the St. Robert Parish and School ic locations, to pre-register and reserve the Great Duck Race menian foods (shisk kebab, pilaf, etc.), Ar- Way. To RSVP please contact Janice is holding their Fall Festival. Located at walking poles for the clinics. For more infor- On Saturday, October 3, thousands of menian music and dancing. The festival Joe at 422-7523. 2243 Irvin Way, the event will offer great mation, call 208-8700. rubber ducks will descend on the mighty hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Food Sacramento River for the Great Sacra- is served from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM and food, children’s games, bingo, entertain- ment and even televised football games October 8 on Sunday all to benefit St. Robert Par- ish and School. Computer Club meeting The Mission Oaks Computer Club will meet on Oct. 8, from 1p.m. to 3 October 4 p.m. at the Mission Oaks Communi- ty Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Car- McKinley Song Circle michael, CA. The club will be cel- McKinley Children’s Song Circle with ebrating its 21st anniversary with the Shadechasers will perform for free member presentations and a finger- Oct. 4 at 3-4:30 p.m. in the Clunie food potluck. First-time visitors are Clubhouse, 601 Alhambra Blvd. Fam- welcome to bring a finger-food item ilies welcome. Brand new songbooks as well. A problem-solving clinic, led for singers available. For more informa- by Adam Lacey of Applications, Etc, tion and directions, call 531-4110. The will follow the meeting. For addi- Shadechasers is a local folk group of 10 tional information, call (916) 366- members playing Woody Guthrie, Pete 1687 or visit our Web site at www. Seeger, Malvina Reynolds, Raffi, and missionoakscomputerclub.org. other singable family music suitable for children’s activities. We sing and dance, and encourage families to sing together October 9 whenever they can. Now we have a new songbook with about 60 songs to share Barbershop quartet with our group. A barbershop quartet will perform –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– at the Casa Garden Restaurant, 2760 Classical concert Sutterville Rd., Friday, Oct. 9. Seat- Performing at 4 p.m. at All Saints Epis- ings at 11:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m. Main copal Church, 2076 Sutterville Rd., is a entrée is roast pork loin with ber- new Sacramento ensemble – Trio brio, ry chutney and mixed green salad or with Elizabeth Coronata, Flute; James Asian chicken salad with dried cran- Een, Viola; and Beverly Wesner-Hoehn, berries. Dessert is an apple pecan Harp. Music of Debussy, Ibert, Bloch, cake with caramel sauce. Tickets are Persichetti. A reception will follow, and $20 per person and reservations are childcare is available. Entry is a $10 sug- offered on a first-come-first-served gested donation. Parking is available basis. For reservations, call 916-452- across the street at City Colleges. Further 2809.

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