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SEE $1 Million INSIDE The Joy of Independence in Grants COSTUMED RELAY Available RACE AND OPEN HOUSE RAISES AWARENESS to Area ABOUT LUNG HEALTH Nonprofits
By Kim Nava, Sacramento County
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - The County Board of Supervisors will pro- vide $1 million through the 2019 TOT Grant PAGE 6 Program to support non- profit organizations located in Sacramento County that carry out community-based HIKERS NEED TO programs and/or services in BE PREPARED FOR the areas of economic and workforce development, WILDFIRE SEASON arts and culture, commu- nity development, or health Local Cub Scouts celebrate our nation's independence in the Rancho and human services. The Cordova 4th of July parade. Dad and daughter (right) enjoy the festivities at County began setting aside the park Photos by Rick Sloan funding for this purpose in RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - a fun-filled party. Every year they 2017. Rancho Cordova put on another first deserve a big “Thank You” for Grants will be allocated class party for our nation. From the their support of the city the love. through a competitive pro- down home style parade to all the Many sponsors also come together cess and applicants must festivities at the park, a great time to provide the services, events and meet eligibility and funding was had by the thousands of attend- entertainment that makes this a requirements. Applications ees at the 4th of July two-day bash. must see annual event. will be accepted online Every year organizations from Check out all the photos on our beginning July 26 through PAGE 2 Rancho Cordova come together, vol- back page. Thanks Rick for catch- the County’s Office of unteering countless hours to deliver ing the spirit of the day! H Economic Development with a deadline of August CENTRAL VALLEY 26, 2019. Funding for the TOT COMMUNITY BANK Grant Program will come from County Transient EXPANDS IN THE Occupancy Tax (TOT) Eppie’s Race is Back On revenues. Transient SACRAMENTO AREA Occupancy Taxes are lev- Story and photo ied on guests who occupy illustration by Susan rooms in hotels, motels Maxwell Skinner and other temporary lodg- ing accommodations in the SACRAMENTO REGION, CA unincorporated area of the (MPG) - Businessman Ken County. McGuire last year feared 2019 TOT Grant was the end of an era when Program Application Dates the “final” Eppie’s Great & Details race was announced. Grant DEADLINE: Co-founder of August 26, 2019, 5 p.m. Innovations Health Systems PAGE 13 – a network of heath-cen- Grant Application Period tered services and facilities July 26 – August 26, in the Bay Area – McGuire 2019 (52) never actually com- All applications and doc- peted in the annual event. umentation requested in “I felt it was too great announcement must be a tradition to let die,” he Ken McGuire (left) and Dan Niccum view the final Eppie's race stage from Sunrise walking submitted by 5:00 p.m. on explains. “People came bridge. August 26, 2019; Online here from all over the USA Applications Only: all to compete. Eppie’s was a and kayak stages. While non-profits over 48 years. swimming stage; contes- applications are only boost for our national pro- benefitting charities, it will “Our fundraising for the tants will board kayaks, accepted electronically: file. We Sacramentans endure as one of our area’s American River Parkway brave the San Juan Rapids Apply online begin- talked about the great race great summer events. Foundation and children’s and follow the river down- ning July 26; Duplicate in the same conversation as Via many meetings and health charities is impor- stream to Rancho Cordova. and incomplete applica- Kings Basketball games and phone calls, McGuire per- tant,” confirms McGuire. Thousands of supporters, tions will be disqualified; the California International suaded major Eppie’s “We hope to write big onlookers and volunteers Applicants will receive Marathon. It helped char- supporters to keep paddling. checks for good causes. But traditionally cheer athletes electronic receipt notifica- ities. For all sorts of good In January, Sacramento above all, we want to main- through all stages. Après- tion upon submission. reasons, keeping Eppie’s County gave approval for tain a community event race celebrations will Grant Program and alive seemed critical.” the new parkway event. that defines summer in include live music, food Application Workshops – Now, thanks to McGuire, Capital City Road Sacramento.” trucks and a beer garden 827 7th Street, Community the world’s oldest triath- Management will continue The world’s oldest triath- beside the River Bend Park Room lon has not quite ended, to manage the race. Former lon will set a cracking pace finish line. July 24, 2019 at 5:30 – 7 after all. Steered by the volunteers have rallied, and through the accustomed Entry in the Great pm Sacramento business- more than 20 companies river stretches of Arcade, American Triathlon costs July 26, 2019 at 11:30 man, the contest that the have agreed to co-sponsor. Carmichael, Fair Oaks and $40 for athletes 18 and am – 1 pm late Eppie Johnston began McGuire’s business part- Rancho Cordova. Starting under; $150 for adult com- General Overview of the in 1974 has new branding. ner, Carmichael resident line is at William Pond petitors; junior relay is Grant Program and Process; From the starting gun July Dan Niccum, is onboard for Park. Athletes will follow $110; adult relay is $225. Application Writing - 20, and for future summers, brand development. a six-mile route to the Guy Tandem water craft admis- What the Evaluation Panel it will be run as The Great The new race will con- West Bridge near CSUS, sion is $300. Contestants Looks For; Review of American Triathlon. The tinue restauranteur Eppie and then grab bikes to may use rented kayaks. Timeline and Submission endurance epic will again Johnston’s philanthropic pedal 12 miles to the beach For information, go to Information; Frequently follow the American River drive that raised more below Sunrise Boulevard www.greatamericantriath- Asked Questions. Parkway in foot, bicycle than a million dollars for (Fair Oaks). There is no lon.com H Continued on page 2 www.RanchoCordovaIndependent.com 2 • CARMICHAEL • The Independent TIMES • GRAPEVINE INDEPENDENT • CITRUS HEIGHTS MESSENGER • AMERICAN RIVER MESSENGER • GOLD RIVER MESSENGER • JULYJULY 1212,, 2019 2019 Hikers Need to be Prepared Arrest Made in Cold Case for Wildfire Season Through Multi-Agency Efforts City of Sacramento Police Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, the By Mary K. Hanson trapped by a wildfire. The hot to walk on, and extra Department Press Release Davis Police Department, the Sacramento acrid scent of smoke or heat on an already hot day County District Attorney’s Office, Yolo SACRAMENTO REGION, CA seeing smoke are obvi- is not your friend. Also, SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - This press release County District Attorney’s Office, FBI (MPG) - The second of ous indicators that a fire some fire-remnants can is a summary of the facts known at this – Sacramento Field Office, and the two wildfire seasons has is nearby. If you see ash often smolder deep in the time, as this incident is actively being Sacramento Police Department. started in California. The or sparks in the air, it root cavities of the burned investigated. The information contained The Sacramento Police Department first fire season is between means the fire is proba- shrubs and trees and can in the press release is subject to change. encourages any witnesses with informa- October and April when bly less than a mile away reignite without warning. Additional details will be released as they tion regarding this investigation to contact the Santa Ana winds are from you and you should If you do find your- become available. the Sacramento Police Investigations unit most prevalent, and the take immediate mea- self trapped by the fire, On Friday, June 28, 2019, agents from at (916) 808-0650 or Sacramento Valley second season typically sures to safely leave the and you can’t get out the FBI Office in Atlanta, Georgia and Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357) runs from June through area. Even small fires can into a large water source detectives from the Sacramento Police or submit an anonymous tip using the free September when heat and loom large in just a short (such as a deep stream or Department arrested 59-year-old Mark “P3 Tips” smartphone app. Callers can lots of dried ground cover amount of time, so don’t lake) do NOT douse your Manteuffel on multiple charges related remain anonymous and may be eligible for provide breeding grounds underestimate the danger clothes with water. If the to three separate incidents that occurred a reward up to $1,000. for the flames. This is a of tiny floating sparks. fire reaches you, it can between 1992 and 1994 in the City of The Mission of the Sacramento Police good time, then, to reit- When trying to escape cause the water on your Davis, the County of Sacramento and the Department is to work in partnership with erate some of our tips for a fire, face the wind and clothes to super-heat and City of Sacramento. the Community to protect life and prop- hikers who are going out move downhill when- turn to scalding steam. The arrest came after a collabora- erty, solve neighborhood problems, and during the hotter summer ever possible. Remember, If the fire is going to tive and extensive investigation with the enhance the quality of life in our City. H months when wildfires heat rises, so fire will overtake you, find a rel- can be a factor. run up the side of a hill atively clear space on Before heading out, or embankment much the ground, pull up any check with the local fire quicker than it will move weeds or brush you services for notices about down it. Moving down can, and create a shal- $1 Million in Grants Available possible burns or risk into shadier areas also low depression to lie concerns in the area. Take moves you down into in. The bigger the space the time to not only plot spots where streams and you can clear for your- to Area Nonprofits the course of your hike, ground water may help self, the better. Take off but also to plot escape to keep the plant-cover your backpack but keep Continued from page 1 will be made in October The Board of Supervisors routes. Remember: get- moister. Also be aware of it nearby in case you need Grant Application Review 2019. will make the final deter- ting away from the burn the plant life around you. to use it as a heat shield. Period September/October 2019 mination and approval for is more important than Some plants are highly Then lay face-down in the August 27 – September 3, Subject Area Expert all TOT Grant Program getting back to your car flammable: manzanita, depression with your feet 2019 Panel Application Review: recipients. or the trailhead. for example. Its roots are in the direction of the fire. Budget & Debt Subject area experts will Budget & Debt Tell friends and fam- shallow and vulnerable to As horrifying as being Management staff will review, evaluate, and rank Management will notify ily where you’re going heat, and the bark is thin trapped by a wildfire may review applications for qualifying applications and applicants of funding selec- and when you expected to and peels off with age, so seem, keep in mind that if completeness and com- may contact organizations tions within five business be back, so they’ll know it offers the shrubs little one does overtake you, it pliance with minimum with follow-up questions. days of Board Hearing where to direct emer- protection from wildfires. may pass over you in less eligibility requirements. Grant Program Hearing approval. All notifications gency personnel to start Whenever possible, than a minute or so. Applicants will be notified Notification: will be made electronically. looking if you don’t come move along areas that Mary K. Hanson is electronically if proposals Applicants will receive Budget & Debt home on time. won’t provide the fire a Certified California meet the minimum qual- a second electronic noti- Management will draft Bring something shiny with any additional tin- Naturalist, author, ifications and moved to fication of schedule for and administer agreements with you, like a mirror, der, such as wide dirt nature photographer and the evaluation process. the Board of Supervisors between the County and to signal with if you’re trails or fire breaks, paved blogger (https://chubby- Qualifying organizations Hearing where recom- grantees. trapped by the fire. Wear roads, or rocky and grav- womanwalkabout.com/) will receive the Board mended award selections For more informa- bright clothing, so you’re elly areas. who is living with ter- of Supervisors Hearing will be made. tion about the grant easy to spot at a distance Some believe that minal cancer. She also schedule where final recom- Grantee Award Approval program, visit the TOT or from above. Don’t going back over areas that teaches naturalist classes mendations and approval November 2019 Grant Program website. H wear synthetic clothing, have already been burned through Tuleyome, a as synthetics can melt may provide some pro- 501(c)(3) nonprofit con- directly onto your skin if tection because the fuel servation organization the fire overtakes you. there has already been based in Woodland, CA. Watching for signs consumed. Be aware, For more information, of fire is another good however, that such areas see their website at: www. Thank A Veteran Today defense against getting may still be extremely tuleyome.org. H JULY 12, 2019 The Independent • 3 Bikers Against Child Abuse and The Child Abuse Prevention Center Put Safety First
Story and photo Al-Rakabi’s organiza- by Trina L. Drotar tion also works to protect children. She presented RANCHO CORDOVA, CA information about a pilot (MPG) - Children’s safety program promoting den- was the focus at this tal hygiene which includes month’s Folsom Cordova dental products packets Community Partnership’s and assistance to Medical Connections Café with pre- recipients to access their sentations by Tim Libey Denti-Cal benefits. The of Bikers Against Child Centers for Disease Control Abuse (B.A.C.A.) and Arwa and Prevention (CDC) Al-Rakabi, AmeriCorps has recommendations for Health Educator from The hygiene for infants, chil- Child Abuse Prevention dren, and pregnant women Center (The Cap Center). and suggests visiting a Libey commanded the dentist by the child’s first floor with his smile and sto- birthday. ries. Retired from the Air She also discussed The Force, Libey works, he says, Cap Center’s Safe Sleep to pay the bills so he can Baby program. From birth do what he loves, what he to one year, babies should is passionate about – being sleep alone, in a crib, and on involved with B.A.C.A. and their backs. Toys and other empowering children who items should be removed, have been abused. smoking should never take Child abuse may be phys- place around the baby, and ical, sexual, or emotional. It the baby should not be is also neglect. According to overdressed. statistics listed on The Child Home visits, work- Abuse Prevention Center’s Arwa Al-Rakabi – Presley Vasquez – Yesenia Mendoza present Safe Sleep Baby tips. shops, and partnering with website, “half a million chil- other agencies like Birth dren are reported abused in Greece, and other countries. special nightlight, vest, and processors. with the judge’s permission, & Beyond are some of the California each year.” Libey shared the found- fleece blanket and are pre- If the legal guardian of the sit in the court gallery in an myriad ways they reach B.A.C.A. “exists with er’s story of bringing friends sented by the group. child has reported the abuse effort to empower the child families. According to the the intent to create a safer from his local motorcycle Before a local chapter can to a mandated reporter, who must face the abuser. organization’s website, environment for abused club to meet with a child respond, Libey explained B.A.C.A. will arrange, Abuse, said Libey, steals a baby dies while sleep- children.” The group makes after obtaining permission that the abuse must have with the permission of two things from a child – ing every other week in itself available to children from the guardian and the been reported to a mandated both guardian and child, to power and choice. Both Sacramento County. Half in several ways and works child. They simply hung out reporter. meet the child. If no report are given to the child by of those babies are African “in conjunction with local with the child, gave rides on Mandated report- was made, the guardian is B.A.C.A., which is on call American. and state officials who are the bikes, and let the child ers, established under the advised to file one. for the child around the “We try to fight infant already in place to protect know they were there. Prior Child Abuse and Neglect Children between three clock, including Christmas sleep related disorders,” said children.” to the meeting, the child Reporting Act (CANRA) and eighteen are eligible, but mornings. Al-Rakabi. The 5000 members of feared going out. After the passed in 1980, are required they are part of B.A.C.A. “These children have For additional informa- the international organi- meeting, the child was able to report suspected abuse or for life. Libey shared that the strength in them,” said tion, visit www.TheFCCP. zation are volunteers and to venture into the world neglect and normally have a young woman contacted Libey. “We help them find org. For additional infor- include men and women and hang out with friends. regular contact with chil- them after she had finished it.” mation about Child Abuse from all professions, includ- The organization was dren. These include child college and met the man He shared an informa- Prevention Council, visit ing CEOs and moms. They born when the founder saw care workers, teachers, she would marry. She did tional video and passed out http://www.thecapcen- are motorcycle enthusi- that abused children could firefighters, clergy, pub- not have anyone to walk her a copy of a study that had ter.org/who/agencies/ asts who care deeply about be empowered by know- lic health employees, and down the aisle. B.A.C.A. evaluated B.A.C.A.’s ser- child-abuse-prevention- children. Founded 25 years ing they had people there a long list of others man- responded. They walked her vices. He also handed out council-of-sacramento. ago in Provo, Utah by a for them. There is never a dated in California. The list down the aisle and filled her a brochure and explained For additional informa- licensed child therapist, cost to the family, and each also includes psychologi- side of the church. She was the symbols. White repre- tion about Bikers Against the organization has chap- child receives a backpack cal assistants; unlicensed part of their family. sents children’s innocence, Child Abuse, visit https:// ters throughout the United with some tangible items to marriage, family, and child B.A.C.A. will also, if nec- and the fist represents bacaworld.org/ or https:// States, in Australia, Sweden, connect to the group. 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The Mayor's Corner C Don’t Forget to Let Family and Friends Carol Jean Dimberg Blaylock Know They are Appreciated and Cared For e e er o une
Born December 1, 1935, in Turlock, California, to In 1955, Carol moved to Sacramento and worked at Congressman Ami Bera’s easy to return it back to parents Arvid Dimberg and Lois Fullerton Dimberg, Lutheran Church of the Master. She soon met Joel, and office was there to congrat- them. Now, I know that Entered into Life Eternal on June 20, 2019, in the two were married at Carol’s childhood church on ulate the business as well. the feelings felt between Sacramento, California. August 2, 1959. Carol and Joel raised their daughters in Going in a new direc- family members is much Carol passed away at the age of 83 after a courageous Rancho Cordova, where they moved right before Kathleen tion, I read about the deeper than the feelings battle with multiple health struggles. She is survived by her was born in 1964. As church organist at Advent Lutheran difficulty we have today that are usually expressed loving husband of nearly 60 years, Joel Blaylock of Elk Church in Citrus Heights and Grace American Lutheran By Bob McGarvey and have had in the past in a community, but love Grove, California; her brothers Ronald Dimberg (Arletta) Church in Rancho Cordova, Carol fostered a love of music as we reach for peace at and care for friends and of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Daniel Dimberg (Pamela) in her daughters. I was trying to write home and abroad. Some acquaintances are felt in of Angels Camp, California; daughters Melinda Malaspino When Melinda and Kathleen were both in school, (Troy) of Folsom, California and Kathleen Curtright Carol worked as church secretary, a medical offi ce clerk, down some of my people have learned how Rancho Cordova. (David) of Stockton, California; and grandchildren Marc and health services assistant and offi ce clerk in Folsom to make peace in differ- “Too often through the thoughts one evening so I Malaspino (Brittany) and Christine Reginato (Alex) of Cordova Unified School District. She retired from wouldn’t forget them, and ent ways. Desmond Tutu busy days, our thoughts Folsom and Brendon and Nicholas Curtright of Stockton. White Rock Elementary school in 1999. In retirement, I realized that my writ- said, “If you want peace, go unexpressed. Carol grew up on the farm in Turlock, surrounded by Carol enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow up, ing from late that evening you don’t talk to your Especially for the ones Dimberg and Fullerton grandparents, uncles, aunts, and attending numerous sporting events and music and theater is almost impossible to friends. You talk to your we know and love the cousins, fi ercely proud of her family roots and Swedish performances. read. I’d better make the enemies.” And another very best. heritage. A lifelong Lutheran, she was confirmed at A Memorial Service in celebration of Carol’s life time to write well and not person, Indira Gandhi, But parents understand Na areth Lutheran Church in Turlock, where she was an will be held at Advent Lutheran Church, 5901 San Juan just scribble. I still lost said, “You cannot shake these things. Somehow, active Luther Leaguer, and was one of the fi rst campers Avenue, Citrus Heights, on Saturday, July 20, at 1 p.m. most of my thoughts. Oh hands with a clenched it’s just their way. at Mount Cross Lutheran Bible Camp in the Santa Cru with a reception following in the church Friendship Hall. well. I’ll have to work fist.” Personally, I know They always know the Mountains. She graduated from Turlock High School in In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the Arthritis harder next time. you must make time if things we mean but can’t 1953 and continued school at California Lutheran Bible Foundation, the Al heimer’s Association, and Advent On July 9, I went to you want to reach a goal. find words to say. School in Los Angeles. Lutheran Church. Sunrise Waffle Shop Too often, if you are wait- So, hope you’ll read located at 10433 Folsom ing for the “right time” to between the lines, and Boulevard to share in its talk or do something, it find the love that’s there. ribbon cutting. It was nice will slip away and be lost. Not only on your spe- to celebrate the business’s I saw pictures the other cial day, but every new location, but they day that made me think day all year.” (Author have been doing business back, as pictures some- Unknown.) in Rancho Cordova since times do, to when my Don’t forget to let fam- 1991. They are great peo- wife and I received them ily and friends know they ple, and there were quite a few years ago. A poem are appreciated and cared a few people at the cel- came alongside the pic- for, and don’t wait too ebration. I presented the tures. It was a gift from long or that chance to do business with a procla- our children on our anni- so could be lost. mation from the City of versary. Their love and From Mayor Bob Rancho Cordova, and care for us was wonder- McGarvey, God bless, and a representative from ful to receive, and it was see you next time. H
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