PLUS: Hot Rods Rev for Farmyard Families in Need Friends at Founders Page 4 Page 2 Volume 34 • Issue 42 Serving Carmichael and Sacramento County since 1981 October 16, 2014 Eagles Tackle New Sign Rio Americano Dusty Baker Back at Home Ordinance Aims at Reducing Blight Sports Legend Visits Kiwanis SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Ever been bothered by signs plastered on street corners or blocking your view of the road? With the approval of a new ordi- nance, County departments will have a new tool to end the visual blight of illegal signage. The Code Enforcement Division of the Department of Community Development will start issuing citations for unapproved signs on private and public property to ensure that community standards Page 4 of health, safety, and property preservation are met. The new regulation, effective September 23rd, stems from concerns raised by residents and businesses about Couch Theater the proliferation of unsightly “Canopy” signs being a public nuisance and potential traffic hazard. “Our goal is to stop the posting of these signs once and for all,” said County Executive Bradley J. Hudson. “This will help deter blight, revitalize area and convey the message that unsightly sig- nage is not welcome here.” Because the State designated such signs as a public nuisance, Code Enforcement and the Department of Transportation have historically removed these Page 9 signs on publicly owned prop- erty with no penalty to the Baseball hero Dusty Baker (left) bestows the honor of the bobblehead on Carmichael violator. Often times the viola- Kiwanis President Ivory Rubin (center). Baker’s Del Campo High coach Eli McCullough tors are out-of-town businesses attended the Kiwanis event that honored his former student. that drive through and post signs at night, often high up on Rites of Love Story and photos are there any other black kids here? poles that require extra equip- by Susan Maxwell Skinner And he said: ‘just you.’ … These ment to remove, all at a cost to Bless Chapel days, kids come up to me and thank taxpayers. CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - He might be me for helping race relations in this “With this new ordinance, older, a little wider at the waist and sport- community. I hope I have.” we’ll have the ability to pur- ing designer spectacles these days, but A teenage star in basketball, sue violators—businesses that homegrown baseball legend Dusty Baker football, track, and his beloved post signs on street corners, util- is no less a crowd pleaser than when baseball, Baker was drafted straight ity poles, and fences—through he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers out of high school to the Atlanta fines and administrative penal- or managed the San Francisco Giants. Braves. After playing for the LA ties,” said Carl Simpson, Chief Returning to his Carmichael roots, the Dodgers, the San Francisco Giants, of Code Enforcement. 65-year-old noted the community is more the Oakland Athletics, and hang- The County will be required integrated than in his Del Campo High ing up his bat with 282 home runs, to give the violator notice and School days. his career morphed to coaching, a reasonable amount of time for Page 2 “I noticed lots of African American and then famously culminated in correction. If the violator does and Hispanic kids on their way to school 10 year tenure as Giants manager. not remove the signs within the today,” he told the Carmichael Kiwanis. Meeting his old Del Campo bas- designated period, monetary penalties could be assessed. “When we came here from Riverside in ketball coach Eli McCullough at The “original 30 home run quartet” - Baker, Steve Garvey, Ron 1965, the Bakers were one of the few the Kiwanis event, Baker recalled Cey and Reggie Smith - was the pride of the LA Dodgers. The SMUD has positively weighed team the first US franchise to have four sluggers playing on one black families in Carmichael. On my a formative career moment. “We team. first day at school, I asked my brother: Continued on page 7 Continued on Page 2 Candidates Scan our QR Code for a Court Votes direct link to our online edition! at Civic Forum Story and photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - Just PAID weeks from the mid-term elec- PERMIT 350 PERMIT US POSTAGE Carmichael, CA PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED tions, candidates for legislative, Change Service Requested school board, and honorary may- oral tickets addressed a civic forum in Carmichael. County Supervisor Susan Continued on Page 3 Carmichael Times Page 2 October 16, 2014 Rites of Love Bless Chapel Farmyard Friends at Founders Jesuit High Hosts Open Day Church of the Immaculate Conception in Leavenworth, Kansas, some pieces were first blessed for holy use in the 1960s. These retro relics evoked per- sonal memories for the Jesuit president, whose family attended the old Leavenworth church. Stations of the Cross, the sanc- tuary crucifix and its figure of a resurrected Christ were tooled by Fred Roth. The Mid-West sculptor’s 1960s style was seren- dipitous for the new Carmichael landmark. “These elements are part of a heritage that included my mother and father and the Viewed from Jesuit’s campus, a vast glass wall allows sunlight to paint chapel halls. A 90ft pool reflects light to people I grew up with,” Father foyer ceilings. Photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner Suwalsky told visitors. “It’s wonderful that something so By Susan Maxwell Skinner in naming was Sacramento’s a minimalist cocoon, its stark- important in our lives is so Phelan family. Jesuit graduate ness was relieved by judiciously appropriate here.” CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - Jeff Phelan was first to pledge $1 placed art. Salvaged from the The building is now in use: Thousands of Fair Oaks million to fund construction; his the Lady Chapel hosts mass at Boulevard commuters witnessed family was first to receive Holy 7:30 a.m. on weekdays. For fam- the year-long construction of the Communion within its walls. ilies with Jesuit connections, the Chapel of the North American A sanctuary within a sanctuary, facility may be engaged for wed- Story and photo Martyrs at Jesuit High School. the Lady Chapel was dedicated dings and baptisms. The Chapel by Susan Maxwell Skinner Until the ivory edifice’s recent to benefactors Robert and Helen of the North American Martyrs dedication, its interior remained Reedy. Joe and Nancy Benvenuti dedication rites may be viewed CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - Carmichael Founders Day recently cel- were honored in the naming of at www.jesuithighschool.org. ebrated the 105th anniversary of the community’s creation. an adjacent meeting room. Footnote: Chapel fundrais- Founder Daniel Carmichael began his “colony” by selling Prayers, songs, readings, and ing delivered a side benefit for scores of 10-acre blocks carved from the old San Juan Mexican speeches were included in the the community at large. Jesuit land grant in 1909. Recalling the area’s rural roots, farm ani- two-hour mass of consecration. paid for new traffic lights on Sculptor Fred Roth’s modernist mals were among festival stars. Goats, sheep, pigs, a llama, and Fragrant with incense and red Fair Oaks Boulevard. These will art includes Stations of the Cross. a donkey visited Carmichael Park courtesy of Herald-based roses (symbolizing the blood of The Eighth Station depicts Jesus be maintained by Sacramento Pony Ranch Parties. Pictured enjoying critter encounters are Christ), the chapel was blessed comforting women of Jerusalem. County. H by Sacramento Diocese Bishop Photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner Roseville sisters Rylee and Kinlee Rowbury. The miniature H Jaime Soto, D.D. Anointing the donkey is Joey; the dwarf goats are Pumpkin and Junior. Sacramento Diocese Bishop Jaime altar, he prayed it might become Soto, D.D. anointed the new altar. “a place of joy, commemoration, Photo by Julie Mietus and peace; a center for praise a mystery. and thanksgiving and a source of New Sign Ordinance Aims at Reducing Blight Initial revelations were unity and friendship.” Continued from Page 1 • Flags other than the flag of the reserved for 300 donors to the School President Father David in on the new ordinance while United States, State of California, and $16 million project. These sup- J. Suwalsky, S.J. received keys Chambers of Commerce approved government agency or reg- porters witnessed a debut mass to the soaring chapel doors. and Property and Business istered non-profit organization that coincided with the 51st He thanked “countless people Improvement Districts have • Signs on fences or utility poles anniversary of Jesuit’s first day whose dreams, whose prayers, stated that they intend to inform • Feather flags (September 17, 1963). A pub- whose hopes and aspirations for their members that any signs lic open day followed soon after (Jesuit’s) young men brought within the public right of way Visit the Code Enforcement the dedication. The Chapel of this day together.” The president are not permitted. website or contact the County the North American Martyrs is was among those who wel- Planning Section at (916) 874- named for eight French Jesuits comed 450 open day visitors to Prohibited signs include: • Portable A-Frame signs 6221 for more information about who gave their lives in service the 10,800 square foot edifice. permissible signs. to the 17th century missions to Tourists noted that while archi- Twenty-three priests and 300 guests were present at the Jesuit High • String pennants Source: Sacramento County H the New World. Also recognized tects Hodgetts+Fung conceived School chapel dedication mass. Photo by Julie Mietus SEASONAL SPECIALS - OLD FASHIONED CUSTOMER SERVICE Announcements & Events CHECK OUT OUR Local Farm Fresh Quality Produce SPANISH CLASSES FOR KIDS • Everyday Low Prices AGES 5-12, T/TH, 4:45 - 6:20PM WEEKLY SPECIALS! 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