Gourd Festival Returns to Never, Sacramento Region Ever Forget PAGE 2 SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 VOLUME 37 • ISSUE 36 Serving Carmichael and Sacramento County since 1981 SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 JOIN US FOR A FUN AND INFORMATIVE Gov. Brown Fails AFTERNOON Everybody Let’s Eat! Oroville Dam Issue, Threatens Thousands of Lives Oroville Legislators Reacts to Bombshell Oroville Dam Memo PAGE 5 SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - On September 5th, Assemblyman James Gallagher released the fol- lowing statement in reaction to the release of a new Independent PRE-PAID DEBIT Forensic Team memo criticiz- CARDS FOR KIDS? ing the state’s dam inspection process: “The findings of this memo are consistent with what I, and oth- ers, have been saying: California lacks a process to thoroughly review original design and con- struction of major infrastructure projects. This memo highlights that reviews should be conducted by independent experts who will go deeper into the integrity of structures and not simply provide visual reviews and regurgitate PAGE 12 findings of past inspections. Owner Chris Jarosz and the team at The Patriot are ready and already “There are many lessons to be cooking (above). John Cornwell, son of the owner of the new franchise with his staff members at the new Togo's (at right). learned as a result of the Oroville Dam incident. I stand shoulder MAKING A LONG Story and photos into place at the 46,000 square- to shoulder with a coalition of by Jacqueline Fox foot Milagro Centre. downstream stakeholders who are CAR TRIP WITH KIDS and Paul Scholl While The Patriot is serv- ready and willing to help cham- ing only dinner at this point, the pion real change. Maintaining FUN & MEMORABLE the status quo will only continue CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - In case 6,000-square-foot restaurant’s to endanger tens of thousands of you haven’t noticed, Carmichael owner, Chris Jarosz, said lunch families who narrowly escaped has slowly but steadily been and brunch options should be tragedy a few short months ago.” expanding your options for food in full swing by late fall. The Senator Jim Nielsen and drink over the last year or Patriot features an open-air space (R-Tehama) issued his following so, particularly along the Fair with wooden sculptures, a wrap- statement: Oaks Boulevard corridor, wel- around reclaimed wood bar, a “This memo outlines the defi- coming in as many as half a specialty pizza kitchen, a private in preparation for the Village’s retailer, although he declined ciencies in the spillway and dozen dining options, some in dining room and patio area. next and highly anticipated to say which one. The other continues to confirm my obser- just the last few weeks, includ- “We have two kitchens and foodie tenant: Jamba Juice, orig- space is potentially being eyed vations, those of my father-in-law ing the long-anticipated opening we are working out a menu for inally set to open in August but, by a medical-related service who worked as an electrician dur- of The Patriot restaurant, which the smaller kitchen that can sup- according to developers, cur- provider, he said, although indi- ing the dam’s construction, and put one of the last puzzle pieces port the lunch crowd,” Jarosz rently navigating the county’s cations are strong that it too PAGE 12 said. many who are familiar with the multi-faceted and somewhat could go to one more retail food The last puzzle piece at Oroville Dam Spillway.” complicated permitting pro- outfit. Milagro, by the way, also “Decades of neglect have con- cess. Not to fear. Jamba is set “Our objective would be for belongs to Jarosz. He’s leased tributed greatly to the recent for opening by October 31. more food in at least one of the remaining retail space at spillway failure and this can no “We are moving forward and those spaces,” Erickson said. Milagro’s far west end and plans longer continue.” Jamba Juice is coming in as “If you look at retail tenancy the to open a grab-and-go restau- “The Governor and Legislature planned, said Brooks Erickson action is with retail food. If you rant sometime in the coming must prioritize investment in the of Carmichael Village, LLC. are a resident in Carmichael, months that will offer lighter state's critical water infrastruc- “They have been at the county you want service, you want fare options, such as salads, ture, which includes allocating with their permits and going food and you want choices and sandwiches and small bites. $100 million for our levees. The through several iterations, so things to do. If we are going to Noah’s Bagels has been state must do more thorough I’m shifting toward Halloween see Carmichael go to the next operating since June of 2015 inspections and invest in repair- for the opening. But they are level, it’s going to be more of Scan our QR Code for a at Carmichael Village on Fair ing damage that is found. direct link to our online edition! still on track and coming in.” the kinds of retail offerings that Oaks Boulevard and patiently “The emergency evacuation of As of Sept. 1, there were two give locals and visitors alike warming up the scene for the nearly 200,000 people and their other open retail spaces left offerings of experiential places.” complex’s newest tenant, Wing pets should not have happened, in the Village complex and, The Manzanita Place com- Stop, which opened its doors in and must not ever occur again!” according to Erickson, one is plex further east welcomed in July. Right next door to Wing In response to the Oroville Wave Fish and Chips Owner Daniel being marketed to another food Dam crisis, Assemblyman Dondov Stop construction is underway Continued on page 3 Gallagher introduced legislation PAID (Assembly Bill 1270) to ensure PERMIT 350 PERMIT US POSTAGE Carmichael, CA proper inspections, transparency, PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED and independent oversight of crit- Change Service Requested California Capital Air Show is Special for Kids ical water infrastructure. AB 1270 By MPG Staff is covered with purchased Adult 9 Quarts and/or 10in. x 12in. x passed off the Assembly Floor General Tickets, you will need 11in.) and large bags are not per- earlier this year but was killed in the Senate Appropriations SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - The to purchase Youth/Child’s tick- mitted on the show site. Small California Capital Airshow takes off this week- ets. For all other ticket options coolers (smaller than 9 Quarts / Committee last week. end! If ever there was a family fun event to see, (Mather Club (formerly Shaded 10in. x 12in. x 11in.) are permit- Other than the Governor’s this is it. With many changes being made to make Seating), Flight Line Club, ted. Baby food, pre-packaged/ Administration, the bill had no it even more friendly for the entire family, this Capital Club) a ticket is required sealed snack food and whole fruit formal opposition. weekend-long show of amazing displays, acrobat- for ages 2 and up. Please check are allowed into the Airshow. Assemblyman James Gallagher ics and learning opportunities makes it a perfect https://californiacapitalairshow. Homemade items, such as sand- represents the 3rd Assembly event to get the kids excited about the world of com/buytickets/ for additional wiches, are not permitted. District, which encompasses aeronautics. information and current ticket All personal handbags, totes, all of Glenn, Sutter, Tehama The Airshow performances begin at noon prices. diaper bags, etc. are subject to and Yuba counties as well as each day, Saturday and Sunday, and run to 4:00 Seating is not included with search at the entry gates. portions of Butte and Colusa pm. Gates open at 9:00. Come early to get a General Admission tickets so For the safety of attendees and counties. Senator Nielsen repre- great view. please feel free to bring a blanket The Airshow performances the animals, pets are not allowed sents the Fourth Senate District, begin at noon each day, which includes the counties of The CCA has worked hard to make the air- or lawn chair to sit on. Parking is Saturday and Sunday, and on show grounds. Certified service show more family friendly every year. New $10. Only cash will be accepted for run to 4:00 pm. Gates open animals are permitted, this does Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Placer, parking. The fee for each vehicle at 9:00. Come early to get a not include companion animals. Sacramento, Sutter, Tehama and for 2017, each Adult General Admission ticket great view. Photo courtesy CCA includes 4 FREE Youth/Children (ages 15 and does not include exit and re-entry. Multiple ATMs are available Yuba. under) tickets. Also, children 5 years old and Small strollers and wagons are permitted. throughout the Airshow. Source: Offices of under are free for General Admission tickets However, they will be subject to search. Due And be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen! H Assemblyman Gallagher and only. If more children are attending than what to security concerns, large coolers (exceeding Senator Nielsen H www.CarmichaelTimes.com 22 • CARMICHAELCarmichael Times TIMES • GRAPEVINE INDEPENDENT • CITRUS HEIGHTS MESSENGER • AMERICAN RIVER MESSENGER • GOLD RIVER MESSENGER • SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBER 8, 2017 Gourd Festival Returns to Sacramento Region Story by Jacqueline Fox SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - The Gourd is Back. The Northern California Gourd Art Competition and Gourd Exhibit is returning to Orangevale this September, roughly 14 years since it was moved from its original location in Folsom, due to construction of a new shopping center. The gourd competition and festival, co-hosted by the Folsom and Amador Gourd Artists associations will make its return to Orangevale September 30 at the Orangevale Community Center, where organizers are hoping to keep the festival moving forward, as it has moved Gourds can be designed to be useful and more than four times in the last decade.