9-11: We Should Sikhs Host Historic Forum with Never Forget Legislators and Leaders See Page 12 Volume 36 • Issue 37 Serving Carmichael and Sacramento County since 1981 September 9, 2016 “SPLAT EXPERIENCE” COMES SOON TO Water District CARMICHAEL CHURCH May I Have This Dog? Begins 107th Founders Day Offers Tu-Tu Much Fun Story and photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner Restoration CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - Carmichael marks its 107th anniversary on Saturday, September 24. A day-long Activities festival in Carmichael Park com- memorates the historic 1909 venture CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - As part Page 2 of town founder Daniel Carmichael. of the American River Pipeline In the colony he named for himself, Project, Carmichael Water District the businessman sold 10-acre farm- (District) will begin environmen- lets for an average price of $1000. tal restoration activities in the In contrast, anniversary celebra- American River Parkway and PHIL HORN SHARES tions are free to the public. Live waterway in September to reduce music, dancing, children’s activities the presence of abandoned facilities. FINAL VISION OF and a vendor fair will form a fes- This work includes the removal tive hub at the North Avenue end of of concrete debris from the south- KINGS ARENA the park. A classic car show will be erly side of the American River and installed at the Grant Avenue corner. removal of an existing 33-inch steel In keeping with the park’s dog- water pipeline crossing the river. friendly fame, a master-and-mutt The work will be completed in dance contest is part of morning stages, including the removal of the events. In divisions for small and pipe, beginning September 13, 2016 large dogs, contestants will demon- starting in the early morning and strate their footwork. Owners who continuing through approximately prefer to slow-dance with pet-in-arms 2:00 PM. As a safety precaution the are equally welcome. Efforts at cho- river flow during this period may be reography may garner extra judges’ reduced from approximately 1,500 points. Costumes are encouraged but cubic feet per second (cfs) to 1,000 not required. Contestants should reg- cfs. Page 3 ister beside the band shell at 10:45 Temporary restrictions on water- am. All dogs – and owners -- must be craft launching from American on-leash. River parkway will be in place Cavorting canines aside, the on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 anniversary promises a variety of beginning at dawn and continuing MOTHER & DAUGHTER additional fun. A pancake breakfast until approximately 1:00 PM. The will be served at the park’s clubhouse restrictions will include watercraft SENTENCED FOR DEATH (5750 Grant Avenue) from 8:30 am launching at Rossmoor Bar and all as a fundraiser for the fair oaks Lions upstream access points. OF DISABLED VICTIM Club. At 10 am, opening ceremonies For additional information will raise the band shell flag. John regarding the American River Skinner’s Band follows with a con- Pipeline Project, please contact cert and dancing. More music is promised Carmichael Water District at (916) by the Dave Russell Band at 12:30 p.m. 483-2452, or visit their website – Children’s activities will include carni- www.carmichaelwd.org val games, bounce houses, a petting zoo Source: Chris Nelson, Public and a visit from firefighters. Food will be Information Officer H provided by food trucks. Anyone may attend Founders day. Sponsors include: Carmichael and Mission Oaks Park Districts; the Milagro Centre; Carmichael Page 10 Chamber of Commerce; SAFE Credit We Union; Carmichael Chevron; Supervisor Susan Peters and John and Susan Skinner. Support For more information or vendor opportu- nities, call (916) 485-5322. H Our A Dance-with-your Dog contest features among Carmichael Founders Day entertainment on September 24. In Military preparation, Gemily West and hound Honey (below right) practiced pas-de-dog in Carmichael Park. Raelyn Carew (top photo) favored slow-dancing with wee Weiner Annie. The contest will offer small and large dog divisions; a kid-and-canine category promises a separate prize. Scan our QR Code for a direct link to our online edition! New Administrator Joins Mission Oaks District CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - The “Daniel has the type of experience Mission Oaks Recreation and and personality that will help him PAID PERMIT 350 PERMIT Park District has announced the to be successful in his new role US POSTAGE Carmichael, CA PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED appointment of Daniel Barton as with Mission Oaks”. Change Service Requested their new District Administrator. District residents are invited to a Daniel assumed his new posi- “meet and greet” reception for Daniel tion on September 1, following on September 18 from 3-5pm at the the unanimous approval of the Mission Oaks Community Center Mission Oaks Advisory Board (4701 Gibbons Drive in Carmichael). of Directors and the Sacramento Residents wishing to attend are asked County Board of Supervisors. to RSVP by calling 488-7276 ext. Daniel was most recently the 3016. Recreation Director for the City Immediately following the of Atwater where he implemented reception, Mission Oaks will and managed many successful be presenting Fleetwood Mask projects and programs. During (the highly acclaimed premiere the recruitment and selection pro- Fleetwood Mac tribute band) in cess, the district was managed by concert at Gibbons Park from Interim District Administrator 5-7pm. For more information Jack Harrison, who commented about the concert or to contact Daniel Barton (left) is welcomed to his District Administrator Daniel first day on the job by Jack Harrison, Barton, go to MORPD.com or call Interim District Administrator. 488-2810. H www.CarmichaelTimes.com 2 • Carmichael Times September 9, 2016 “SPLAT Experience” CDPH Urges Comes to Carmichael New Tuberculosis Screening Recommendations SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - brain. It can be spread through California Department of the air from one person to Public Health (CDPH) another by coughing, sneezing Director and State Health or speaking. Officer Dr. Karen Smith has When TB bacteria actively urged health care providers to grow in people and cause adopt new recommendations symptoms, the condition is recently announced by the known as TB disease and can U.S. Preventive Services Task be deadly. People with TB dis- Force calling for adults 18 ease can infect others. The years of age or older who are bacteria can also be inactive, at increased risk of tuberculo- causing no symptoms and held sis (TB) to be screened for the in check by the immune sys- disease. tem. This condition is known Those considered to be at as latent TB. increased risk of TB include Elimination of TB in individuals born in countries California is possible by with elevated rates of the dis- detecting and treating latent TB ease and individuals who live infection before it progresses in settings with a large number to infectious TB disease. of people, like group homes or In California, an estimated homeless shelters. 2.4 million people have latent “I urge health care provid- TB infection. In 2015, 2,137 ers in the state to adopt these people were diagnosed with new screening recommenda- TB disease in the state. tions as quickly as possible,” Health care providers can said Dr. Smith. “Local health consult with their local health departments should work departments to develop spe- with providers to ensure that cific plans for screening their today’s new recommendations patient populations. The CDPH are implemented. Today’s rec- Tuberculosis Control Branch He is an Emmy nominated artist and is most notably known for his “Above All” painting, which was featured when he went on a ommendations, if universally provides technical assistance nationwide tour with “Casting Crowns.” adopted, can help us eliminate to local health departments TB in California in the next and health plans to implement By Greg Alderman, around the country, and he and share his paintings with students are encouraged to few decades.” tuberculosis prevention efforts. Sr. Pastor particularly loves coming to us. People are blessed because attend the service with their Evidence shows that screen- CDPH has developed the Carmichael to share his gifts. they experience worship in a families. ing of individuals at increased California Risk Assessment CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - Christ Eckel has been coming to unique way that helps them to The 5:00 pm service risk for TB is an effective Screening Tool to help health Community Church is host- Christ Community for 8 years understand and feel the mes- includes a time of fellowship method for preventing the care providers to quickly ing “SPLAT Experience” on as part of its Fall kick-off to sage of Jesus the way Mark and food immediately fol- development of TB disease. identify people at risk for Sunday, September 11th, in the year. This year’s theme is does. I love it when people lowing the conclusion of the TB is a disease caused by developing the disease and three worship services start- entitled: “Jesus Loves Me.” who have never experienced service. Tri-Tip sandwiches bacteria called Mycobacterium also a fact sheet that offers sug- ing at 9:00 am, 10:45 am and He is an Emmy nominated art- SPLAT come and see Jesus in will be served for $6 a person. tuberculosis. The bacteria usu- gested courses of treatment. 5:00 pm. SPLAT is a creative ist and is most notably known a new way.” – Greg Alderman, Come early to get a good ally attack the lungs but can For more information on TB, art and worship experience in for his “Above All” paint- Sr. Pastor seat! A full crowd is expected also attack any part of the body please visit www.cdph.ca.gov which the artist, Mark Eckel, ing, which was featured when All services include child- for each service.