Local Band PLUS: Looks to Break Bronte Research Out With New CD Foundation Page 4 Fundraiser Page 2 Grapevine ndependent VOLUMEI 4 5 • ISSUE 3 3 ProudLy SErving rAnCHO CORDOVA & SacramentO county AUgUSt 16, 2013 Jodie Myers: Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow Meeting the Rising Need Across the state of California, Big Brothers Big Sisters agen- cies are in critical need of men, with boys making up 70% of the waiting list for mentors, and only three out of 10 inquiries to vol- unteer are men. The goal of the “Man Up California” campaign is to inspire, with humor and emotion, twice as many men to volunteer as the year prior. Page 2 SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) – This year, the Big Brothers Big Sisters Association Vegas is a Safe Bet of California (BBBSAC) is launching its first-ever state- for Vacationing wide initiative centered on the recruitment of male volunteers to Families become Big Brothers. This inau- gural campaign will be the first time all 17 California agencies have worked together to leverage their collective reach, with the goal of significantly reducing the number of boys who are waiting for a Big Brother in California by recruiting twice as many male volunteers as the prior year. Across the state, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is experi- encing a critical need for men Page 10 to volunteer. The waiting list is nearly 70% boys, yet only three out of 10 inquiries to volunteer Rep. Announces are men. Unfortunately, boys are waiting an average of 275 days Position in his before receiving a Big Brother. “It’s time for California to Rancho Cordova Man Up! It is our desire to give men a fun and easy way to help strengthen our communities by providing boys a quality mentor- Man Up for a better tomorrow. Learn how you can positively impact a child’s life at http://www.ManUpCalifornia.com ing experience that is proven to help children who face adversity succeed in and out of school,” encouragement.” needs a male role model in his life drugs, alcohol, and violence in male influence in his life,” said said Tiffany Siart, President Boys served by BBBS are pri- now more than ever,” explained an effort to cope with increased Jennifer of her 10-year-old son. of BBBSAC. “This summer is marily children of single-parent, Jackie, a parent of a child on the stress in their lives. Parents rec- Mothers like Jennifer are seek- the perfect time to Man Up and low-income, or active-duty mil- waiting list in San Jose. ognize the proven benefits that ing better outcomes for their find out how rewarding it is to itary homes, or homes with an Due to complex circum- come from having a caring role sons and are looking to BBBS play sports, go on a hike, eat incarcerated parent. “I am a sin- stances, boys like Jackie's son model in their lives, and many to partner with them to support pizza, or share your interests gle mother. My son’s father are faced with a statistical spike are reaching out for help. “My their children. Page 10 with a child who needs some passed away last year, and he in their likelihood to turn to son could use a more positive Continued on Page 5 Doughnuts Provide Opportunity By Alona Thomas 1980. The five members walked barefoot through the jungle (to RANCHO CORDOVA, CA avoid the mines) to a Thailand (MPG) – June 7th was National refugee camp. One year later, Doughnut Day in America. they were sponsored by a family These sweet fried gems are, at and came to Sacramento. the moment, grabbing a share In his heart, Howard is an of the “foodie” spotlight. While entrepreneur. He educated himself on the bicycle at the gym I heard on all the fine points of doughnut all about Cronut (donut meets artistry, and then with funds croissant) in New York that borrowed from family and friends, is selling for $40 on the black opened his first shop on El Camino. market. Dunkin’ Donuts debut The family worked seven days a their Glazed Breakfast Donut week at the shop. He opened the Sandwich with much fanfare on present location in 1985 and with this recognition day. DONUT dough has provided a This entire hullabaloo living for his family with all three re-minded me of the first daughters graduating from local recommendation I got from colleges. Howard and his wife, the locals, to make sure I Samon, have lived in Gold River tried Howard’s Donuts in the since 1987 and recently retired. Rivergate Plaza. Right away I Their daughter Kimna Nou and found myself having a wonderful her husband, Yut, operate the Glazed Old-Fashion with coffee The family worked seven days a week to make the shop successful. Photo by Alona Thomas shop. Howard still comes in at Howard’s. occasionally at 4 a.m. to start the As I took in the scene, people something like doughnuts Khmer Rouge. He was in Long to make it a business and created coffee. A favorite ordered by the arrived in a constant stream become a business for a Beach working in a gas station a million dollar franchise. regulars is the Apple Fritter – SO to get their goodies and be nationality that would have when he noticed many customers He, in turn, trained and GOOD. greeted by the members of an no background for a Crispy going into the Winchell’s across sponsored a large number of Alona’s hobby is food and all Asian family. We had a favorite Maple Bar? the street. poor, unassimilated Cambodians the fun it brings. This includes doughnut/coffee shop in my The history begins with a He applied for a job at the who had fled to the United discovering foodie gems in our previous hometown, which was fellow named Ted Ngoy, who doughnut shop. He was willing States.* area, sharing travel adventures, operated by a warm, welcoming came to the United States as to take any job, just to learn the Back to our man, Howard and fun times. Contact Cambodian mom and dad. part of the 1975 immigration of business. He not only learned Hong, who had escaped [email protected]. My question: How does Cambodians who fled from the how to make doughnuts, but how Cambodia with his family in *Source: Los Angeles Times Page 2 The Independent August 16, 2013 Don’t Stop Thinking Hometown Heroes Air Force Airman Preston D. Wtulich graduated from basic About Tomorrow military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, By Jodie Myers us about Rhiannon and landslides, Texas. and the fact that children get The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that RANCHO CORDOVA, CA older, times get tough, and that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core (MPG) – Fleetwood Mac was we might just be Second Hand values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. in town a couple of weeks ago. News. And they harmoniously Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an Did you go? Because Chuck and told us: Don’t Stop Thinking associate in applied science degree through the Community College of I did. And we had a wonderful About Tomorrow. the Air Force. evening. I mean, who wouldn’t But heck, I couldn’t stop love communing with their inner- thinking about yesterday! Wtulich is the son of Peter and Shirley Wtulich of Guadalupe Drive, 1978-ish self while watching Because after listening to about Rancho Murieta. Stevie and Mick do their thing? two of their songs, I was back to He is a 2011 graduate of Jesuit High School, Carmichael. And so it was that we met up circa 1978…before wrinkled bell- with our favorite concert-going bottoms became wrinkled faces; Air Force Airman Joshua A. Cristi graduated from basic military friends, Jim and Teresa. First we before Ding Dongs and HoHo’s training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. dined al fresco at one of Gold evolved into Froyo and Skinny The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included River’s best, Jack’s Urban Eats; Cows; back to the days when an training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical and then we headed to Arco Apple was, well, an apple; when fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Arena – I mean, Power Balance and quietly said, “Pssssssst. You hashbrowns were a daily staple Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an Pavilion – I mean, Sleep Train guys, doesn’t everybody here and hashtags were not yet born. associate in applied science degree through the Community College of Arena -- for the 7:30 start. look old?” You know, before the advent of The venue was perfect. Our Jim replied, “Yeah, they do. 401K’s, mortgages and college the Air Force. seats could not have been better. But I bet they’re saying the same tuitions… Cristi is the son of Barbara Cristi of Hokan Lane Wheatland, and The anticipatory excitement was thing about us.” Sadly, though, all good things brother of Joseph Cristi of Basie Way, Rancho Cordova. contagious. The joie de vivre Pregnant pause. Then nervous must come to an end. After two He is a 2011 graduate of South Sutter Charter School, Placerville. was palpable. Chuck’s beer was laughter ensued amongst our little encore performances, Fleetwood icy cold. My wine was blissfully foursome. Because he was right. Mac bid us their gracious adieu.