Mira Loma Your Pet Trout Derby Art Shows PRESORTED STD. Student Therapist SMUD hosts Spring exhibits US POSTAGE wins Intel Science Rescue animals annual Spring showcase local PAID Trout Derby artists PERMIT 32 Talent Search need your help Rancho Cordova, CA Page 7 Page 9 Page 18 Page 20 Volume 3 Issue 5 Serving Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Orangevale & Gold River First Edition for March 2008 Mercy Hospital Celebrates California Capital Airshow Construction Milestone at ‘Topping Out’ Ceremony Photo: Jeff Frost, Turner Construction Turner Construction workers stand atop the beam with a live spruce tree and an American flag On Friday, February 22, 2008, at The beam was on display in the construction site of the Catholic front of the hospital for employees, Healthcare West-Mercy San Juan physicians, Turner team members, Patient Tower the order was given ironworkers and neighbors to sign. Sacramento, CA — Air shows generally G. Hardy Acree, California Capital Airshow local veteran and children’s hospitals. Navy from airports all over the world. There will for the crane to lift into place the The signings continued Friday spend several years establishing their brand Board Chair. “The team’s desire to return is Week will culminate with “the Blue Angels” also be a cockpit simulator visitors can sit in final steel beam of the Mercy San morning, until the beam was before attracting military precision jet teams. a credit to the Sacramento region and their breath taking performance at the California and see how the pilots train. Juan New Patient Tower. The new lifted into place at approximately The California Capital Airshow has achieved support for aviation as well as the men and Capital Airshow on Saturday and Sunday at This year’s show includes a kid’s zone patient tower will bring 110 new 12:15 p.m. A traditional BBQ a rare feat by attracting a jet team each of its women who serve our country.” Mather Airport (formerly Mather AFB). and the opportunity to see civilian and patient beds to the community. The lunch was provided for all those first three years. The Sacramento area will also be The Aerospace Museum of California military aircraft – including one of the “topping out” ceremony signified who attended. The California Capital Airshow, held at celebrating Navy Week with many activities. will again be participating in the Airshow. most meticulously restored warbirds, the that the building, although not Mercy San Juan’s $125 million Mather Airport March 15th and 16th, is the Navy Week will involve a series of Navy “What can entertain and inspire our youth? “Heavenly Body” B-25J up close. complete, has reached its highest project is on schedule, with the first civilian show on the 2008 schedule events and activities throughout the area It can be a mentor or a moment in time when The California Capital Airshow is a 501c3 point. A traditional spruce tree and new employee parking garage to for the United States Navy Blue Angels. that will run from March 9th through the they see something special and want to reach non-profit corporation organized to promote the American flag were attached to open this summer and the new The renowned flight demonstration team 16th. The Navy League, along with other that goal. The Capital Airshow is one of and showcase the role aviation plays as an the final beam. The spruce signifies patient care wing to open before the last performed at the inaugural California sea service organizations and commands those moments. What the pilots and aircraft economic engine in the greater Sacramento that the building now has life and end of 2009. Capital Airshow in 2006, thrilling crowds around the Sacramento area, are planning a demonstrate takes training and education. region. The mission of the California Capital the flag signifies the national pride If you missed the raising of with formation and solo high-performance big week of activities to include: visits to the The Aerospace Museum is a natural partner Airshow is, in part, accomplished by giving of the ironworker trade. Frank the final girder, go to www. maneuvers in addition to ground State Capital and Sacramento City Council with the Capital Airshow”, said Roxanne back to the community through the awarding Dai Zovi, Turner Construction mercysanjuan.org and click on ceremonies. by Admiral Orzalli, and visits to local high Yonn, Senior Director of Museum Operations of scholarships to individuals interested in Company Vice President and “more” under medical center “We are honored to welcome back the U.S. schools by members of the Navy’s elite jet from the Aerospace Museum of California. pursuing careers in aviation, aeronautics, and General Manager thanked the expansion. Then click on the turner/ Navy Blue Angels in the Sacramento region demonstration team “the Blue Angels”. Other The Museum will have an exhibit at the aerospace. dozens of ironworkers for their mercy link. Once on that Web only two years after the appearance at the events will include Navy Band performances airshow with a flight simulator. This simulates See californiacapitalairshow.com and page hard work and dedication to the site, click on gallery to see photos inaugural California Capital Airshow,” said and clinics at area high schools and visits to take off, flying and landing, various aircraft three of this issue for more information. completion of this project. from Feb. 25. RT Board Appoints Wiley GM/CEO St. John’s Welcomes New Additions his 30-year career with RT. am very excited about the future of Sacramento’s Largest Shelter for Homeless Women and Their Children expanded board of directors,” said Steeb. Wiley is known for his vast knowledge RT, and recognize the critical role that Adds New Depth, Energy and Experience “We are eager to reap the benefits of their of RT operations and funding, and public transit plays and how it affects the creativity, vision and dedication to helping has been instrumental in the District’s overall quality of life in the Sacramento St. John’s Shelter Program For Women Sacramento’s most vulnerable homeless expansion. During his tenure, Wiley region.” and Children, Sacramento County’s population—women and their children,” Steeb added. has played a key role, from conception As General Manager/CEO, Wiley will largest shelter for homeless women and their children, has appointed two new About St. John’s Shelter Program for to completion, of major projects and lead the agency in the development of a Women and Children: initiatives, including the introduction of new transit vision. The Transit Master key staff members, announced St. John’s Executive Director Michele Steeb. St. John’s Shelter Program for Women light rail to Sacramento; conversion of Plan will focus on short-range and long- Maureen Gagliardi has been appointed and Children supports homeless women the bus fleet to Compressed Natural Gas; range plans to expand and enhance public Career Planning and Placement Director. with children to advance from a point of implementation of light rail extensions transit services to address the anticipated Her 15-year background in education crisis to a position of self-sufficiency. to South Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, population growth in Sacramento and includes experience as a teacher for both St. John’s, established by St. John’s Folsom and the Sacramento Valley surrounding communities. children and adults. Her most recent Lutheran Church in 1985, has served Station/Amtrak; and a 125 percent In the short term, the challenge is to experience has been with the Folsom more than 23,000 homeless women increase in ridership. reach agreements with labor unions on Chamber of Commerce where she and children in Sacramento County. “At a crucial time when the District is new contracts; move forward with final developed extensive business relationships Initially begun as an emergency shelter for homeless women with children, St. facing budget uncertainty, union contract design and construction of the South Line throughout the Sacramento region that Michael R. Wiley Twyla Teitzel will be of vital importance to St. John’s as John’s is now a comprehensive Program, negotiations and an ever-increasing Phase 2 light rail extension to Cosumnes providing both shelter and services to 100 demand for more transit services, RT River College; and implement the first it seeks to partner with the local business The Sacramento Regional Transit community. women and children at a time. Services must have a strong and experienced phase of the Downtown/Natomas/ District (RT) Board of Directors Twyla Teitzel joins St. John’s as include: domestic violence counseling, announced the appointment of Michael leader at the helm. Mike Wiley has the Airport light rail extension to 7th Street Volunteer Services Coordinator. She drug and alcohol counseling, mental health R. Wiley as General Manager/CEO at full support of the Board of Directors,” and Richards Boulevard. brings deep background in public counseling, public health services, school the RT Board Meeting held on Monday, Roberta MacGlashan, RT Board Chair “RT is at a pivotal point,” Wiley relations and small business development placement, job training and placement, February 25, 2008. After a nationwide and Sacramento County Supervisor, stated. “With the community clearly to the position. For more than 20 years she nutrition and fitness, budgeting, and housing placement. search, the Board voted unanimously stated. “His institutional knowledge and recognizing the benefits of transit and managed the office of Dr. Dan Murphy. understanding of critical issues facing RT many realizing the disadvantages of She is the former President of Soroptimist In 2007, despite its 100-bed capacity, to name Wiley as the eighth general St. John’s had an average of 105 women manager of the District. and the Sacramento region is unmatched; driving alone, there is an opportunity to International of Pleasanton, is a well- respected yoga teacher, children’s advocate and children living in their Shelter at any Wiley was appointed as Interim and his drive, passion and commitment increase ridership and take RT to the next and connoisseur of healthy living.