PLUS: Sac County Growing Plug-in Market Helps DA Reports: Recent ARC Students Turn Green Cases of Interest Page 11 Page 5 Volume 33 • Issue 12 Serving Carmichael and Sacramento County since 1981 March 20, 2013 Dr. Bob Graykowski Public Invited A Winning Solution Rescued from the Streets, to Join for Indigestion Army of Angels Advocate Now on a Mission Kick-off to National Child Abuse By Julie Parker Prevention Month CARMICHAEL, CA – (MPG) By Elise Spleiss “I see one fellow in a rowboat who’s tired of rowing and SACRAMENTO REGION, wants a free ride, and another CA- (MPG) An Army of fellow who’s drowning. Who Angels will descend upon the would you expect me to res- Sacramento area on Saturday Page 4 cue? … Any ten year old child and Sunday, March 30 and 31 to will give you the answer to kick-off their 50-state campaign t h a t .” to promote abuse prevention Gary Cooper as Longfellow Deeds awareness and action as part of Aspiranet Unlocks “Mr. Deed Goes to Town” National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM). the Door to Lasting The tale of Sacramento res- Centered at the Sunrise Event ident Mike Williams is Frank Center, 11167 Trade Center Family Connections Capra-esque – an underdog ris- Drive, Rancho Cordova, the ing up out of the ashes (or in weekend marks the 20th anni- for Foster Youth his case a dumpster), and help- versary of this campaign. A VIP ing others struggling in similar reception for partners and volun- circumstances. teers will take place at the Center Growing up poor in Pollock from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with appe- Pines, Williams worked two jobs tizers, wine and a silent auction. during high school, and later A fun family event follows on joined the Navy Medical Corps Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 (testing second in his class). p.m., complete with a big red After a stint in Vietnam, he fire engine, bounce house, sher- moved to the Bay Area, and set iff’s cars for kids to explore, and up a private practice as a consul- Harley-Davidson motorcycles tant for medical companies, ie., they can sit and have their pic- clinical trials, product testing. ture taken on. The Citrus Heights Page 11 In 1982, he produced the first Police Department, among other of his twenty inventions - the local police forces will be out intraoral camera (allowing den- in force to meet and greet par- tal patients to see inside their ticipants. Over 1,000 people are mouths). expected to turn out for the day. River Cats to Open The successful, prodigious In 1983 Congress designated Season inventor sold his Bay Area home April as National Child Abuse for $3.5 million, sold a company, Prevention Month. Four activi- cashed in stock, and moved his ties are planned for the kick-off family (wife and three children) to this month which focuses on to his childhood hometown, finding new ways continue to where he built a horse ranch on build a society whose priority is ten acres near Jenkinson Lake. to protect its children. He was living the good life. The stories of children lost to Urologist Dr. Jong Chen domestic violence, neglect, and immigrated to this country from exploitation and violent crimes Page 12 Mike Williams and Dr. Jong Chen, on a mission to resolve homeless issues in Sacramento. Photo by Julie Parker. Taiwan in 1970 to further his against children are sad but they medical education. have left the survivors with an Recalls Chen, “Some of the scam. The dominos continued include its relatively lightweight that can be accomplished. unrelenting resolve to do what- We Support doctors wouldn’t see some to fall. His 28-year marriage 500 pounds, poly-resin fiberglass, Although Williams was res- ever they can to prevent this patients, saying, ‘I don’t see ended, as did sleeping in his car chemical toilet, LED lights, solar cued from the streets, he from happening to another child. Our Military those patients.’ But, I see every- when he couldn’t keep up his battery radio, and battery oper- continues to be an advocate for Army of Angels, an inter- one.” Grinning, he adds, “I like payments. ated heaters and fans. those still struggling. national coalition of child the challenge of working on Living in dumpsters became Chen recognized a fellow His bone of contention is the advocates that work together to something new.” the safest place to sleep. The humanitarian, and four months $15 million grant Sacramento eliminate crimes again children, Seven years later, he moved mind of an inventor never rests, ago, co-signed a studio apart- received from HUD home- is the producer of the event. his practice to Sacramento. An however, even in the midst of ment for Williams, bought him less. Sacramento Steps Forward AOA was founded by Kathleen advocate for those less fortu- survival. As he improvised box some clothing, and the two (SSF), according to its web- Moore, a former social worker nate, he ensures that even those shelving within a dumpster, he began their business venture - site, was incorporated in 2011 who jumped into non-traditional without insurance receive med- pondered the idea of a housing “Steps Housing Systems Inc. as a non-profit, “with the goal marketing, spreading the mes- ical attention. He also reaches pod. – Disaster/Homeless Shelter of managing homeless housing sage that the fight to protect our out to the country of his child- And, then, he was severely Technologies,” which now holds and services in Sacramento.” It children will never end. Moore is hood and family, such as joining beaten while resting in a park. non-profit status. also became the lead agency for mom to four birth children, and the Formosan Association for His injuries were such that sur- A strong believer in sup- the county’s Continuum of Care six adopted children, ages 6 to Scan our QR Code for a Public Affairs (FAPA) which gery was required for a torn porting local businesses, they program. 29 years. She home schools the direct link to our online edition! provides international support prostrate. hired D&T Fiberglass, Inc. in “Over the next year,” contin- six still at home. An abuse survi- for the people of Taiwan. His surgeon? Dr. Jong Chen. Sacramento to manufacture ues its website, “SSF is building vor herself, she knew she could Meanwhile, Williams’ para- Williams shared his story the prototype, which should be its capacity to take over the $15 better use her experience and tal- digm dramatically shifted. The with the doctor, along with his completed within three weeks. million in federal Homeless ents to help those who have been real estate market shook his creative idea for housing the dis- Williams would like future Continuum of Care grants and touched by tragedy, and help finances, resulting in a home placed – a 6x8 pre-assembled production to remain in the other homeless contracts from keep others safe from predators foreclosure, and he found him- pod. Chen was intrigued. United States, and is hopeful sales the Sacramento County.” of all kinds. PAID self the victim of a $2.5 million Just a few of the pod’s features volume will be such that Continued on Page 10 Continued on Page 10 PERMIT 350 PERMIT US POSTAGE Carmichael, CA PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED Change Service Requested El Camino High Student Wins Youth Soloist Award By Billie Jean Seekins the Sacramento Concert Band, the switch to the bassoon. Her her regular band and orchestra conducted by Grant Parker. Her love for the bassoon was influ- music and still makes time to CARMICHAEL, CA – chosen performance piece will be enced by her grandmother, Karen work up concertos for opportu- (MPG) The annual Youth Soloist a Bassoon Concerto, composed Hung, who began playing the nities such as the SVSB Youth Award, presented through the in 2002 by Eric Ewazen. Audrey instrument after a 42 years hia- Soloist Award. Karen Gale, Sacramento Valley Symphonic will also receive a $1,000 schol- tus. Karen offered to pay for half her private teacher, recognizes Band Association (SVSBA), arship from SVSBA towards her her reed costs, and Audrey has Audrey’s incredible potential has been awarded to Audrey musical endeavors not put her bassoon down since! and continues to broaden her Shepherd, a bassoon player Audrey started her musical Audrey is currently a member horizons and push her to be the in her sophomore year at El career in 2006 as an alto sax- of the El Camino High School best she can be. Camino High School, in the San ophone player. As an Arcade Honors Concert Band, Pep Band Audrey is very excited that she Juan Unified School District. Middle School band student, and Jazz Ensemble. Audrey is has the opportunity to share her Audrey will perform as a guest she was selected in the 6th and also a member of the Sacramento passion for music with so many Audrey Shepherd. is currently a soloist on Friday, May 3rd with 8th grade to perform with the Youth Band, and the Premier people in the community and member of the El Camino High School the Roseville Concert Band, con- California Music Educators – Orchestra of the Sacramento plans to pursue music for the rest Honors Concert Band, Pep Band ducted by Stephanie Sugano, and Capitol Section Honor Band. In Youth Symphony Association. of her life. and Jazz Ensemble. Photo credit again on Monday, May 6th with her 8th grade year, Audrey made Audrey stays busy practicing El Camino High School Carmichael Times Page 2 March 20, 2013 CALLMemory TODAY Care Program with Discover quality careabout for a lovedour onefull-day with memory and loss—and half-day more programs.