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MARCH 2019

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CHARMING UPDATED CARMICHAEL HOME 3 bedroom 2 bath home with recent upgrades and classic features. Hardwood Àoors throughout and tile Àoors/granite counters in baths. The kitchen has granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Formal dining area with access to the covered patio through French doors. Large backyard! $375,000 KIM SQUAGLIA 916-205-2681 DRE-01887890, TIM COLLOM 916-247-8048 DRE-01304855

STUNNING ESTATE-LIKE HOME A grand entry way greets you … downstairs you ¿nd formal living and dining rooms, kitchen, breakfast nook, family room, powder room and expansive master suite. Upstairs, ¿nd a junior master suite with walk-in closet, 2 more bedrooms, and the third full bath. Saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen and more. $1,295,000 JOHN BYERS 916-607-0313 DRE-01935458

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WILHAGGIN BLUFFS HOME Built in 2007 in one of Sacramento’s premier neighborhoods, this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 full bath and 2 half bath home offers of timeless style and sophisticated details. Quality and expense not spared when designing this 4000+ sf home. Soaring 14 ft ceilings, oversized pool. $1,395,000 CHERYL NIGHTINGALE 916-849-1220 DRE-01071396, ROZ LEVY-WEINTRAUB 916-952-6602 DRE-00796555

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OLD SIERRA OAKS MID-CENTURY MODERN Lovely 3 or 4 bedroom 2½ bath home with newer kitchen, bathrooms, engineered hardwood Àoors and backyard landscaping. New roof in 2016. You’ll fall in love the minute you enter the gated front courtyard. Open the front door and the high ceiling-ed great room with walls of glass overlooking backyard and pool. $858,000 CARMAH HATCH 916-765-6210 DRE-00761003

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PRESTIGIOUS AMERICAN RIVER DRIVE Stunning 4 bedroom 3 bath home with formal living/dining room with large windows tie into the kitchen and family room. Abundance of natural light ¿lls the spacious family room, including wet bar, nook area, 4 skylights and ample windows overlooking the backyard and pool. $755,000 TINA SUTER 916-247-9262 DRE_01972926 TIM COLLOM 916-247-8048 DRE-01304855

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CUSTOM SIERRA OAKS HOME Original owner, ¿rst time on market! Great Àoorplan with real hardwood Àoors, 3 or 4 bedrooms 2½ baths. Beautiful backyard with pool. Owner converted 4th bedroom into of¿ce/dressing room attached to master. Filled with charm and details. Lovely covered brick patio for entertaining also. Short distance to American River. $725,000 CARMAH HATCH 916-765-6210 DRE-00761003

RESORT-STYLE LIVING IN DAVIS! This 4,000 square foot., 5 bedroom, 4 bath estate is situated on 115.7 acres of land, featuring 2 of your very own private water-ski lakes with boathouse. Surround yourself with palm trees, gorgeous lake views bordering almond orchards, and not to mention stunning sunsets! Just 18 miles to downtown Sacramento! $2,700,000 TIPHANNE CROWE 916-743-0122 DRE-01475681

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GOLD RIVER FORMER MODEL HOME Immaculate, one owner, single level, Powell home with light and bright welcoming rooms, vaulted ceilings in almost every room, new Àooring throughout most of the home, interior atrium draws light into the den/of¿ce/entryway, 2 Bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, wide hallways, large front interior courtyard. $425,888 REBECCA JANICKI 916-261-1593 DRE-01290081

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PHIL GROSS Phil Gross has shown oil paintings in numerous regional exhibitions and galleries. He is former artist in residence in Yosemite and a UC Davis graduate, with a studio in Davis. He is known for his Northern California landscapes. The cover painting is a partreal/part-fantasy composition along the Sacramento River about 15 miles north of Knights Landing. Shown: “Valley Curves,” 30 inches by 40 inches, oil on canvas. Visit philgross.net.

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Sacramento State University president Robert Nelsen

round four years ago, I wrote a story about the death of an elderly neighbor. Her name was Hazel Cramer, and she passed away peacefully at home in late 2014 at the age of 97. She lived in her home for 80 years after moving there with her parents as a teenager. Over the years, Hazel was married and widowed three times. She was survived by a few relatives who lived far from California and tended to her as best they could from long distance. Hazel had no children. Her primary caregiver was her best friend for many decades, Helen Jursch. Helen never married. She had no children. Her only sibling was her brother Bob Jursch, who was declared “missing in action” in the Korean War at age 19. Helen was 10 years younger than her friend Hazel. My husband Jim and I adopted Hazel and Helen about 13 years ago, when we had them over for a block party and realized they had no family. My own mother, who was Hazel’s age, had just died and we missed her very much. For almost nine years, I visited Hazel and Helen every week to give them companionship and conversation. My husband became their newspaper deliveryman after they were forced to cancel their Sacramento Bee

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subscription. The real carrier could not deliver the paper to their porch, where they could comfortably retrieve it. Hazel loved The Wall Street Journal. She was delighted that Jim brought the Journal down every day along with the Bee and carefully placed the papers on their doorstep. Hazel spent the last year of her life in hospice care, and we became more focused on what lay ahead for Helen. A decade earlier, she had moved in with Hazel to care for her friend. But she still had her own home in Land Park. Hazel owned a considerable estate. Before she died, she told me she pledged her money to Sacramento State University for scholarships. As I looked around her house, filled with years of mementos from her life and world travels, I remember thinking I was glad that emptying the house was the university’s problem and not mine. So I was surprised to learn she had appointed me as executor of her estate. The job was originally designated for Helen, but she was 87, and there was no way she was prepared to handle a job of that magnitude. The year after Hazel’s death was one of the most consequential and stressful of my life. I had to empty her home and sell it. And I had to deal with dozens of bank and brokerage accounts that comprised her estate. Of course, not one record was computerized. I hired estate attorney Brian Wyatt to guide me through the process and work with the university on the donation, which was one of the largest in the school’s history at more than $5.5 million. Brian’s council was extremely valuable. My job as executor was finally completed in 2018 after four years of work. As if this responsibility after Hazel’s death wasn’t enough, we had to move Helen back to her home and help her as she grieved the loss of her best friend. She had lived for more than a decade with the sole mission of caring for Hazel. She clearly could not conceive of life after Hazel. We included her in family gatherings, and my children graciously became her grandchildren. But the sadness Helen plainly endured was difficult for all of us. A few weeks after returning home, Helen discovered a lump on her head. It was quickly diagnosed as cancer. The tumor required major surgery and nursing care. I was able to move her to Mercy McMahon Terrace as soon as a room opened up. While Hazel’s possessions were very important to her, Helen was the opposite. When I asked what she wanted us to move into her assisted-living

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quarters, she said I should make the decision. “Everything in that house was my mother’s,” she said. My mother had lived in the same facility years before, so I knew what the studio space would allow. When I showed up to meet the movers, they handed me a key to Room 344. As I walked down the hallway everything

the previous decade, the focus of our relationship was caring for Hazel. And Hazel was very similar to my mother. She was sociable and gregarious. She loved to read and travel the world. Helen was another bird entirely. She was quiet, not especially confident, and never enjoyed reading anything other than the daily newspaper and Inside

Best friends Helen Jursch and Hazel Cramer on Hazel’s wedding day to Leonard Cramer. looked familiar. Helen’s studio was the same room my mother once lived in! No one was happier with that turn of events than Helen. We agreed it was “simply meant to be.” Not everyone is pleased to move to assisted living, especially someone as independent as Helen. But the studio’s legacy eased the transition. Using the skills I learned while emptying Hazel’s home, I did the same for Helen. A friend’s daughter and contractor husband were looking for a fixer-upper. They bought the house that hadn’t had an improvement in more than 50 years. Getting to know Helen under these circumstances was interesting. For

East Sac. She only traveled to serve as a companion for Hazel. But Helen was kind, loving, and had a fun sense of humor. She was also extremely grateful. In an earlier era, Helen would have been called a “tomboy.” She loved sports, so my husband took her to River Cats games and watched sports with her on television. On visits to my mom, I could pretty much bring up any subject and we could talk for hours. We read the same books, traveled to similar places and had family ties. This was not the case with Helen. We had no shared history. We bought her a big, beautiful new television and set up movie streaming so

we could watch films and historic series together. She never went to the movies, so I was able to watch dozens of my favorites again, plus all six seasons of Downton Abbey. Another important part of our connection to Helen was our dog McKinley. From the time he was a puppy five years ago, Helen always cherished her time with him. He had his own bed and toys at her apartment. She called him her grand dog. Three years ago, Helen was diagnosed with liver cancer. I’ve been lucky to have never had a loved one receive that dreaded diagnosis. But Helen seemed almost pleased by the news. She was one step closer to being in heaven with her beloved Hazel and brother Bob. Over the years, there were many end-of-life decisions to navigate. Helen needed help settling her finances. A charitable-giving plan was established for her favorite animal welfare and veteran’s charities. We set protocols to honor her desire to die at home and not in a hospital. The last couple years she spent in and out of hospice. She was blessed with a few dedicated loved ones who kept in touch and helped us during the final year of her life. A few months before she died this past fall, she was heartened when President Trump’s diplomacy with North Korea resulted in MIA remains being repatriated to the U.S. She often asked when she might find out what happened to Bob. (I helped her send a DNA sample to Veterans Affairs years ago.) We told her she was much more likely to meet Bob in heaven and find out firsthand than hear from the government. She smiled and loved the thought. When Helen finally passed, I was focused emotionally on her being able to join her loved ones, free of earthly bonds. Yet my personal grief came as something of a surprise. My husband and I realized Helen had been a “burning bush” God had put before us to be of service to others. While at times the experience of the past four years seemed overwhelming, we felt a loss of purpose when it was gone. Giving of oneself to help others brings us closer to the deep human connection that I believe we are all intended to experience. Look carefully around your neighborhood. You never know who may need a little help. Cecily Hastings can be reached at publisher@insidepublications.com. n

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Ante Up! BRING YOUR BEST POKER FACE TO ROTARY CLUB CELEBRITY TOURNAMENT

f you’re all in for a night of poker to benefit the community, bring your sharpest card shark skills to the All In for Arden-Arcade Celebrity Poker Tournament on Saturday, March 16, at 4:30 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz of Rocklin. The ninth annual event raises money for charities supported by the Rotary Club of Arden-Arcade, which has been around since 1955. This year’s beneficiaries are The First Tee of Greater Sacramento and Sacramento Children’s Home. “We thought a poker tournament would make a good fundraiser because it’s a little bit different,” says Tom Goode, club president and chair of the tournament. “Usually clubs host golf tournaments or crab feeds, so we decided to try something that might appeal to different people.” The “celebrity” aspect often includes 10 to 15 well-known locals—this year, players can expect to rub elbows with former Kings player Bobby Jackson, broadcaster Jason Ross and comedian Lance Woods, among others. Beginners are welcome, but you must be 21 or older to participate. The entry fee of $150 includes a barbeque dinner by Rollin Smoke. Just want to watch?

Tickets are $25 for spectators—you can watch March Madness on TVs strategically placed throughout the venue and participate in other fun activities when you’re not cheering on the players. “It’s always a really great time,” Goode says. “Last year, we raised over $100,000 and our goal is to do a little bit better each year.” So ante up and get playing! For more information or to register for the tournament, visit ardenarcaderotary. org.

Morgan: Architectural PioneerRenaissance Society Mini-Seminar at Arden-Dimick Library. As the first female architect licensed in California, Bay Area native Morgan designed more than 700 buildings, including Hearst Castle and the Julia Morgan House in the Elmhurst neighborhood—quite the feat in a maledominated profession. The seminar will explore her personal and professional life in a discussion you won’t want to miss. For more information, visit saclibrary.org.

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Whisker Warriors provides vouchers for free spay, neuter and vaccination services.

Sacramento County’s Transient Occupancy Tax program to provide vouchers for free spay, neuter and vaccination services for cats and dogs to underserved Sacramento County residents. “Affordable spay and neuter programs are the cornerstone of any effort to curb California’s tragic pet overpopulation problem,” says Tera Kolvenbach, executive director of Whisker Warriors. “Our goal is to address the problem on a local level by providing assistance to those who don’t have the financial means to spay or neuter their pets and obtain their needed vaccinations.” Eligible residents can request vouchers via email at rcwhiskerwarriors@gmail.com, online

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Dave Labhard’s shot of red-breasted sapsucker wins Wildlife Care Association photo contest.

at rcwhiskerwarriors.com or by phone at (916) 747-7534. Vouchers can be used at the Sacramento SPCA at 6201 Florin Perkins Road or the Community Spay Neuter Clinic at the Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter at 3839 Bradshaw Road.

WILDLIFE CARE PHOTO CONTEST WINNER Hearty congratulations are in order for local photographer Dave Labhard who won the 4th Annual Wildlife Care Association Fall 2018 Photo Contest. The contest takes place each year from October through December to document and celebrate the many kinds of birds in our region that WCA cares for as part of its nonprofit mission to rescue, recover and release injured, orphaned and displaced birds and small animals. Labhard’s winning photo features a red-breasted sapsucker launching into flight—a rare sight for birdwatchers— which he captured on a nature walk along the American River. For more information on WCA, call (916) 965-WILD or visit wildlifecareassociation.com.

more than $10,000, which will buy approximately 200 baskets for new moms throughout 2019. The baskets, which cost $50 each, contain items such as formula, diapers, newborn clothes and pacifiers, and are provided at no cost to each Sacramento Life Center patient to help her start the parenthood journey. The facility needs more than 500 baskets each year, so the annual Baby Basket Drive is crucial. Donations will be accepted throughout 2019 and can be made online at saclife.org. “One of the most overwhelming feelings is learning that you’re pregnant and fearing you won’t have the resources to care for your vulnerable baby,” says Marie Leatherby, Sacramento Life Center executive director. “Sometimes something as simple as a gift of diapers and newborn clothes can give expecting mothers the confidence that they have a support system to help raise their child.” The nonprofit’s mission is to offer compassion, support, resources and free medical care to women and couples facing an unplanned or unsupported pregnancy. The Sacramento Life Center’s licensed Sac Valley Pregnancy Clinic includes a primary-care clinic and two mobile medical clinics that provide services for free.

40 YEARS OF LOCAL ART The only art gallery in the heart of Old Sacramento is celebrating 40 years of providing local art to the Sacramento region.

Formed in 1978, the Artists’ Collaborative Gallery was created to foster a “rich, inspired environment and a loyal, devoted community of artisans from the region that needed a place to display and sell their art, but more than anything to be part of the artistic community,” gallery president Marlene Hoffman says. With 34 members, the Artists’ Collaborative Gallery hosts artists from Fairfield and Auburn to Grass Valley, Placerville, Yuba City and Galt. The members operate the gallery, as well as sell their artwork, which includes 15 different mediums such as fine art, ceramics, glass, gourds, jewelry, metal, photography, textiles, wire sculpture, wood and fiber. “We’ve had members that have been at the gallery for more than 28 years,” watercolorist Marcie Bombola says. “Most of our members are retired professionals who were passionate about an art form, gave it up to have a career and now have returned to express their creativity.” As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, the gallery is holding a series of Meet the Artist receptions on the second Saturday of each month during 2019. Learn more at artcollab. com.

BABY BASKET DRIVE During its fifth annual Baby Basket Drive in December, the Arden-Arcadebased Sacramento Life Center raised

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Ana Alvarado receives baby basket from Sacramento Life Center.

NEW WINE-TASTING ROOM ON K STREET Get ready to dance for joy—a new wine-tasting room has opened in the 700 block of K Street next door to the Golden 1 Center. Bailarin Cellars is a collective of Sonoma County vintners, including Suacci Family Vineyard, Manchester Ridge Vineyard, Black Knight Vineyard and Rockpile Vineyard, brought together by executive director Chris Ryan. Bailarin Cellars has already won recognition for its fleet of wines,

including gold medals at the California State Fair and San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. The new tasting room in the historic Hardin building was completed in December with custom details provided by local artists. You’ll find Bailarin’s full lineup of Sonoma County wines, as well as an Insight Coffee Roasters espresso bar and small bites. For more information, visit bailarincellars.com.

California State Railroad Museum exhibit focuses on history of fark-to-fork movement.

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While you’re in the area, check out Meatless Mondays at Golden 1 Center. During each Monday event, the arena will offer one new meatless entrée option at The Flavor Lab food cart located on the plaza level. These new creations will join the meatless options already offered at the Burger Patch cart. The meatless menu items build on the arena’s industry-leading food and beverage program, which pledges to source 90 percent of ingredients from within 150 miles of the arena. In that same vein, the Kings have announced that it is partnering with Bogle Vineyards for a specially crafted Proud Roots 2016 vintage wine, which is available exclusively throughout Golden 1 Center and Bogle’s tasting room in Clarksburg. “Both the Kings and Bogle are committed to being leaders in green practices and serving as examples of how businesses can serve as models of sustainability,” says Sacramento Kings chief operating officer Matina Kolokotronis. “Proud Roots is the perfect embodiment of our partnership and dedication to our region.”

The California State Railroad Museum has opened an all-new exhibit titled Farm-to-Fork: A Public History, created by graduate students from the Capital Campus Public History Program at Sacramento State University. The exhibit explores the critical role that the railroad played in transporting the Central Valley’s agricultural bounty to the rest of the country—creating the foundation for the farm-to-fork movement. Visitors learn about the production and delivery of goods, the deep history of the people behind the food and how railroads played an integral role in that history. Farm-to Fork: A Public History, which will remain on display permanently, is included in the museum admission: $12 for adults; $6 for ages 6 to 17; free for ages 5 and under. For more information, call (916) 323-9280 or visit californiarailroad.museum. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Submissions are due six weeks prior to the publication month. n

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Supervisors, my colleagues announced they had collectively donated on my behalf to the North Valley Community Foundation, which is helping victims of the Camp Fire that devastated Paradise and nearby locations in Butte County. Typically, the board bestows the outgoing chair with a token gift of appreciation. The board’s thoughtfulness was touching—and the donation was much more meaningful. If you would like to help the fire victims, visit nvcf.org.

Supervisor Susan Peters will hold “office hours” March 2 at Howe Park.

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will resume my “office hour” this month beginning in Arden-Arcade on Saturday, March 2, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the annual trout fishing derby at Howe Park on Cottage Way. For more information on the fishing derby, sponsored by the Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District, call (916) 927-3802 or visit fecrpd.com. No-appointment-necessary “office hours” also will be held Saturday, April 20, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Carmichael Park Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Carmichael Recreation and Park District and the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael. For more information on the Egg Hunt, call (916) 485-5322 or visit carmichaelpark.com. To sign up for email updates with information on future “office hours” at community events, visit my webpage at bos.saccounty.net.

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I held two community meetings on homelessness last month in ArdenArcade and Carmichael. Guest speakers deputy county executive Bruce Wagstaff and director of human assistance Ann Edwards reported on the progress to address the critical needs of those experiencing homelessness through four major initiatives Sacramento County began in 2017. Over the past year, the county has provided emergency shelter to 146 families and employment training to 351 individuals in transitional housing at Mather Community Campus in Rancho Cordova. Since March 2018, 91 individuals have been sheltered in scatteredsite homes. Of the top 250 people experiencing long-term homelessness who are frequent users of county jail

to improve communications between members of diverse communities and the criminal justice system. The program is sponsored by District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert and supported by Sheriff Scott Jones with the Sacramento Police Department and Sacramento County Probation Department. The academy will be held April 2 to June 11 on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sacramento Police Department on Freeport Boulevard. Participants must be at least 18 years old and live or work in Sacramento County. There is no cost for the program. Deadline to apply is March 8. For more information and the application form, go to sacda.org.

GIFT FOR VICTIMS OF CAMP FIRE When I passed the gavel in January to Supervisor Patrick Kennedy, who succeeded me as chair of the Board of

Supervisor Susan Peters is presented with a donation to the Camp Fire victims.

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Stay aware of rising water levels by signing up for Sacramento County’s ALERT system. and behavioral health services, 191 have been enrolled in the Flexible Supportive Re-housing Program with 112 of those individuals permanently housed since February of last year. Through work with community youth providers, 115 transitional aged youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness have been helped with prevention, diversion and re-housing services since mid-2018. At each meeting attendees gained insight on the challenges local government faces in helping the homeless, but also learned about the progress being made. I will hold more community meetings in May. For a listing of the 2019 meeting dates, visit my webpage at bos.saccounty.net.

HIGH CREEK AND STREAM LEVELS The threat of stormy weather still exists this month which means many creeks and streams could overflow. Such storms remind us that rainfall doesn’t need to last for weeks to cause trouble. Intense rain in a short period can fill creeks and streams in a matter of hours. For residents living in flood-prone areas, keeping an eye on water levels is important. For example, during one storm in 2017, seven different waterways approached flood stage, with Arcade Creek (Winding Way east of College Oak Drive) overflowing. Taking precautions, such as using sandbags, helps, but being prepared also means keeping an eye on how high the water is rising. You can stay alert to rising water levels during storms with help from Sacramento County’s ALERT system, which provides real-time, around-the-clock information on water levels and rain totals. Go to sacflood.org to stay up to date on flooding.

METRO FIRE CERT TRAINING The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District is offering free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, which prepares residents to take care of themselves, their family and neighborhood during a catastrophic event. The CERT training will be held Thursday, March 7, 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, March 9, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, March 14, 6 to 10 p.m.; and Saturday, March 16, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course is offered free to all residents who live or work in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County and within Metro Fire’s service area. Classroom space is limited, so sign up via email at mfcertbasic@gmail.com as soon as possible.

LOCAL STREET SPEED CONTROLS Several streets in Arden-Arcade and one in Carmichael will be considered for speed controls as part of the Department of Transportation’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. The program was created by the Board of Supervisors in 2006 to address traffic concerns on residential streets. To date, 356 projects have been approved in the unincorporated area as a result of applications submitted by neighborhood residents. The department evaluates applications using traffic-speed, volume and accident data, along with other factors such as proximity to schools, parks or libraries. A traffic plan is developed for each street, followed by a survey of residents and property

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owners, prior to final approval and implementation of the recommended speed controls. The streets being considered in Arden-Arcade are Bell from El Camino to Marconi, Meadowbrook from El Camino to El Prado, Pasadena from Auburn to Norris, Terra Vista from Edison to Pasadena, and Whitney from Toledo to Watt. The Carmichael location is Moraga from Jan to Dewey. To request speed controls, call 311 and ask to have your street considered for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.

EMPTY BOWLS ANNUAL EVENT Plan to attend the 16th annual Empty Bowls fundraising event benefiting River City Food Bank, which serves needy families in Arden-Arcade through The Center at St. Matthew’s on Edison Avenue. You have an option of attending a supper for $70 per person or a luncheon for $30 per person. The supper will be held Monday, March 25, from 5:30 to 8

p.m., offering appetizers, wine, soups, bread and desserts hosted by Classique Catering. The luncheon will be held Tuesday, March 26, with seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. with soups, bread, desserts and beverages from Sacramento’s finest restaurants. Both events will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center. All attendees will take home a handcrafted bowl representing someone in between addresses, struggling with illness or feeling helpless and hungry. To purchase tickets, go to rivercityfoodbank.org.

WATCH THE BIRDIE AT EFFIE YEAW Every March, the American River Natural History Association and Sacramento Audubon Society collaborate to offer two special mornings of birding along with breakfast fare at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center in Carmichael. The first Bird & Breakfast Weekend will be Saturday, March 16, for

Several streets are being considered for speed controls under the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.

attendees ages 12 and older. The second will be Saturday, March 23, for ages 6 and older. Each event starts at 8 a.m. with a bird walk guided by some of the best local birders. To prepare for these family-friendly outings, the guides scout the area in advance so they can point out nests and local rarities. After the walk, attendees will enjoy a wonderful breakfast, good coffee and a silent auction to help raise money for the nature center. No extensive birding experience is necessary. For more information, go to sacnaturecenter.net.

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volunteer or improving your health and fitness progress. The website is a partnership of 19 park and recreation agencies, including Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks, to help connect community members with services in our area.

NEW AIRLINES AT SAC INTERNATIONAL In April, Contour Airlines will begin offering daily nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Santa Barbara, a popular tourist and weekend getaway destination. In May, before the Memorial Day weekend, Sun Country Airlines will provide nonstop service to MinneapolisSt. Paul International Airport on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Susan Peters represents the Third District on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. She can be reached at susanpeters@saccounty.net. n

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Honorees DISTRICT ATTORNEY SCHUBERT IS TOAST OF CARMICHAEL

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acramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert has been named Carmichael’s 2019 Person of the Year. The Carmichael Chamber of Commerce will honor Schubert and other community leaders during a March 29 banquet at Arden Hills Resort. Hometown acclaim comes at the beginning of Schubert’s second term as elected DA. A 28-year career prosecutor, Schubert advocates for

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victims of child abuse, murder, and domestic and sexual violence. She attended Arcade's Loretto High School before studying law at Saint Mary's College in Moraga. Widely recognized as an expert on forensic DNA, Schubert made international headlines last year following the arrest of a man suspected of being the East Area Rapist, 28 years after the first attack. The arrest was aided by a DNA identification process—spearheaded by Schubert—that pinpointed the Citrus Heights resident. The mother of two sons, Sacramento’s DA also was named District Attorney of the Year in 2018 by Crime Victims United of California. Schubert declares herself humbled by her upcoming civic accolade. “I

could not be more honored," she says. "I grew up here. My family and I have deep connections with the Carmichael area. I look forward to continuing work with the community and enhancing its safety.” Her predecessor, DA Jan Scully, and Sheriff John McGinness are among leaders previously honored with the top Carmichael Chamber award. The March 29 banquet also will name Mahmud Sharif of Sharif Fine Jewelers as Businessman of the Year. Rosemarie Martel, owner of the Farmers Wife produce store, will be named Businesswoman of the Year. Realtor Ron Greenwood will accept the 2019 Volunteer of the Year laurels. El Camino High School

senior Connor Pexa will be the chamber’s Youth Ambassador. Shriners Hospitals for Children will receive a portion of the gala profits. Good Day Sacramento anchor Tina Macuha (Carmichael Person of the Year in 2017) will emcee the gala program. Celebrations begin at 6 p.m. at Arden Hills Resort. The ticket price of $100 includes a three-course dinner. Sponsorships are available. For more information, call the Carmichael Chamber at (916) 4811002 or visit carmichaelchamber. com. Susan Maxwell Skinner can be reached at sknrband@aol.com. n

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A Mother’s Memories

Ginger Rutland

JOURNALIST-TURNED-PLAYWRIGHT BRINGS STORY OF BLACK MIDDLE-CLASS TO THE STAGE

inger Rutland lives in Curtis Park not far from where her family resided when they first came to Sacramento in 1952. “Of course,” Rutland says, “because of racial covenants on the deeds and real

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estate practices in 1952, blacks couldn’t purchase homes in this part of the neighborhood—nothing south of Second Avenue. Times change!” Changing with the times has been something of a personal theme for Rutland during her storied career. After graduating from Howard University in Washington, D.C., Rutland worked as a TV reporter for 17 years at KCRA and KRON-TV (the NBC affiliate in San Francisco) before becoming an associate editor at The Sacramento Bee—from which she retired in 2013—and a commentator for Capital Public Radio. But it’s the work she’s done with her own family lore that seems to bring her the most pride. “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story,” a play Rutland adapted from

her mother Eva’s memoir, premiers at Sacramento Theatre Company this month. The play is the capstone on more than a decade of work on Rutland’s part to bring her mother’s story to the masses. Eva Rutland, as her daughter puts it, “was a middle-class black woman who was born and educated in the Jim Crow south in Atlanta who came to Sacramento after World War II with her husband and four children and landed on the outer edge of Curtis Park, entering the integrated world for first time.” The elder Rutland was an accomplished writer in her own right, selling more than 20 romance stories to Harlequin during her lifetime, as well as countless pieces to Ladies Home Journal

and Redbook in the 1950s—many of which she dictated to one of the first talking computers after going blind in her early 50s. Rutland’s memoir, “The Trouble with Being a Mama,” published in 1964 and republished by her daughter in 2007 under the new title “When We Were Colored,” provides the backbone for the play. “I attend plays at Ashland a lot,” Rutland says. “They do a lot of ‘black stuff,’ but it’s all relentlessly sad— slavery, rape, bad things happening. I thought, ‘I’ve been black all my life, it ain’t all that bad.’ I wanted to lighten things up, so I approached some people I knew at Ashland about turning my mother’s book into a play. They said go ahead and write it, so I did.”

After adapting her mother’s memoir—the story of a middle-class black family that serves as an antidote to the “popular narrative in this country about black people being poor, angry, suffering sharecroppers—when a huge swath of black Americans are just like everybody else,” she explains—Rutland shopped it around to various theaters to no avail. Undeterred, she decided to produce it herself in 2015 at her church, Pioneer Congregational, which led to a sold-out, eight-performance run produced and performed entirely by volunteers. But when no larger venues or companies came calling even then, Rutland decided to bring in the big guns. She contacted Stephen Eich— former managing director of Chicago’s prestigious Steppenwolf Theatre Company and LA’s Geffen Playhouse, as well as executive director of Pasadena

Playhouse—to see if he would help her workshop the piece. He agreed, and the resulting play was picked up by STC for a world premiere run from March 20 through April 28 with Eich as director. “Rewriting and upping my game has been worth it,” says Rutland, adding that it was the addition of intergenerational tension between the characters based on herself and her parents that clinched the rewrites. “It’s incredibly gratifying to have all of these black people come up to me and say, ‘Thank you for showing us. Thank you for telling our story.’ My mother died in 2012 and my father has been gone since 2005, but I think they would be thrilled.” Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n

CHANGING WITH THE TIMES HAS BEEN SOMETHING OF A PERSONAL THEME FOR RUTLAND DURING HER STORIED CAREER.

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A Family Affair MOM IS THE SECRET TO HOW ALLORA’S GARDEN GROWS

Sally Jeanne Luehrs

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ally Jeanne Luehrs was retired and living in Pennsylvania when her son called with a job offer. Chef Deneb Williams asked his mom if she would be interested in tending the garden at Allora, his latest culinary venture with wife Elizabeth-

Rose Mandalou. Allora opened last year on Folsom Boulevard in East Sacramento. The couple also owns Woodlake Tavern and Uptown Pizza on Del Paso Boulevard. Luehrs accepted, moved to Sacramento and now spends two to

three mornings a week working in the garden on Allora’s patio and in her own garden at home. “I love to garden,” Luehrs says. “Pretty much every morning, whether I am coming here (to Allora) or at home, I make my lemon and honey tea and I go say ‘good morning’ to the plants and see how things are doing.” What’s growing in the garden? Edible flowers—pansies, violas, marigolds, geraniums, nasturtium, impatiens—and herbs—sage, chives, oregano, mint—all to be used either to give flavor or flare to Williams’ creations. “Some plants are for herbs, others for garnish,” Luehrs says. Although she’s been gardening for some 47 years, Luehrs is still seeing what works and what doesn’t. “It’s all a complete experiment,” she says. “I have a lot to learn about gardening here in California. The pests are different. The plants are different. The weather is different.” She relies on the internet when encountering stumbling blocks and gleans information by listening to master gardener Fred Hoffman, also known as Farmer Fred, who hosts the

Luehrs grows edible ﬂowers to be used in the kitchen at Allora.

radio programs “KFBK Garden Show,” “Get Growing” and “KSTE Farm Hour.” Luehrs says she’s learned to accept her failures. “That is why I like gardening. You continue to learn, and you continue to fail. I’ve learned to be content with my successes and let go of the failures.” Luehrs also is modest about her own skills, but her pride shines brightly when speaking about her son Williams, who spent several years as executive chef at The Firehouse before striking out on his own. “I’m proud of him. He started in restaurants when he was 12 years old and learned and learned and learned. He’s become very talented and skilled.” This is not the first time that mother and son have worked together. The two worked at The Cliff House at Pikes Peak in Colorado—Williams as chef, Luehrs as pastry chef. “The fancier Deneb got, the fancier I got,” she says of her creations. Today at age 70, Luehrs could be a poster child for living a healthy, vibrant life. She’s medication-free, hasn’t taken antibiotics in more than 30 years and is rarely sick. Her secret? In addition to starting each day with lemon and honey tea, Luehrs drinks celery juice and a heavy-metal detox smoothie daily, and she eats a primarily vegan diet consisting of fruits, veggies, pasta and occasionally fish. The latter, she says, is thanks in large part to living on islands in the ’70s and ’80s.

ALTHOUGH SHE’S BEEN GARDENING FOR SOME 47 YEARS, LUEHRS IS STILL SEEING WHAT WORKS AND WHAT DOESN’T. “I like to eat seasonally and food that is grown where I live,” she says. Though she spent years creating decadent desserts, Luehrs admits she is not a big sweets person and when she does indulge, she prefers “simpler homestyle desserts like pies, cake and cobblers.” And while she’d like to start practicing yoga again, Luehrs still gets her exercise in the two gardens. “I am on my feet working pretty much all day.” Will Luehrs expand her gardening skills to Williams’ other restaurants? Probably. “There has been some mumbling. ‘Sure could use Mom out here.’ Once I get this garden flowing smoothly and feel it is full enough, I will go out there and do some magic,” she says. For this grandmother of 10, being coaxed out of retirement has been a good thing. “It’s real easy when you are older to just slow down and isolate yourself,” says Luehrs, who lives close to Allora with Williams, Mandalou and her two granddaughters. “Part of aging is learning something new all the time. Keep learning. Keep moving.”

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Camp With a Cause

Lucy Beckett

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ucy Beckett has always been “a summer camp kid,” as she puts it. So it’s no surprise that when it came time for the longtime Girl Scout to apply for the prestigious Gold Award, Beckett was inspired by her love of summer camp. The Gold Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout can receive for planning and implementing a “take action” project that provides a sustainable, lasting benefit to the girl’s larger community. After spending summer 2017 volunteering with Mitzvah Corps—a program that provides social justice experiences for teens—at a summer camp for refugee children in Seattle, Beckett decided to implement something similar in her hometown. The Cosumnes Oaks High School senior met with the clergy at her synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel, about offering a two-week day camp for refugee children in the Sacramento area. Beckett had previously volunteered for B’nai Israel’s summer camp so she knew the organization had the infrastructure to support her idea. Next came the question of who the camp would serve. Since Beckett knew she wanted to work with refugee children, she partnered with local refugee-resettlement agency Opening Doors to secure plenty of willing campers—children of Afghan refugees. Over the last decade, the Sacramento area has become a key destination for Afghan refugees, especially those who hold Special Immigrant Visas issued to people who’ve worked for a U.S. military, embassy or government agency—many as translators, security personnel, drivers and cultural brokers—during the war in Afghanistan. Opening Doors is one of

only five agencies in the region that serves these refugees. The agency resettled more than 1,000 individuals in 2017. The inaugural Camp Nefesh—a Hebrew word often translated as “soul” or “lifeforce”—hosted 60 campers ages 4 to 13 for two weeks of day camps from late July through early August last summer at B’nai Israel on Riverside Boulevard. Beckett planned all of the secular activities, including music, arts and crafts, cooking, sports, games and a Holiday Day when campers learned about American holidays. She staffed the camp with fellow teen volunteers who answered her calls to action on social media. “There was a lot of me going to my friends and saying, ‘Tell your friends to tell their friends to volunteer,’” Beckett says with a laugh. The Elk Grove teenager got word in November that she’d successfully earned the coveted Gold Award for Camp Nefesh, but that doesn’t mean she’s done. This year’s camp is already in the planning stages and Beckett is determined to see it continue after she’s left for college. “My goal is to help the younger people learn how to step into my shoes so Camp Nefesh can keep going,” Beckett says. “I’m very passionate about social justice, especially immigrant and refugee rights, so I’ll continue to advocate for the community no matter where I am.” For more information, visit campnefesh.com. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n

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Peter Hoey

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LOCAL BREWER OPENS DREAM PROJECT ON GRAND SCALE

s both a prolific professional brewer and a “serious backyard BBQer,” Peter Hoey loves to play with unique and exotic ingredients, but his favorite ingredient is time. Whether smoking a brisket for a day or barreling a mixedfermentation sour beer for an entire year, Hoey makes patience an essential part of his process. “It’s an ingredient that I think a lot of chefs and brewers take for granted, but it’s always intrigued me,” Hoey

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says. “All my endeavors are things that take a lot of time.” The endeavor that took Hoey the longest time has finally come to fruition. After 20 years in the craft beer business as a brewer, business owner and industry consultant, Hoey, along with partner Rob Archie of Pangaea Bier Café, has opened the ambitious Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse in the old Brownie’s building on the corner of 14th and V streets. Located in a 15,600-square-foot facility, with a 15-barrel production brewery, 300-seat restaurant, large outdoor patio, and ample space for barrels and oak foeders, Urban Roots is a dream project made real on a grand scale. “Rob and I joke that we are picking all our favorite things from all over the world and putting them all into one place,” Hoey says. “That’s not too far off from the truth.”

Beloved elements from his beerrelated travels with Archie have made their way into the Urban Roots concept: the homey comfort of English pubs, old-world charm of French and Belgian farmhouses, and laid-back vibe of West Coast craft breweries. Hoey loves German beer gardens, so he insisted that the plans for Urban Roots include a large outdoor drinking space, complete with traditional chestnut trees. Both Hoey and Archie have kids, so a discreetly out-of-the-way children’s play area was also included. “We’re trying to set it up in a way where we can have a little something for everybody,” Hoey says. There are few people as synonymous with California craft beer as Hoey, yet he comes from a wine background, with family roots in Healdsburg and oenophile parents. “A lot of our vacations as kids were going winetasting with the family, and my brother and I

were just tagging along,” Hoey says. “I was already coming up in that culture, and I started cooking a lot.” Hoey’s budding culinary interests evolved into a fascination with homebrewing, and the wunderkind produced his first batch of beer at the age of 17. He got hired as an assistant brewer at Sacramento Brewing Company in 1998, and he worked there while taking classes with the American Brewers Guild. After completing his education, Hoey found work at Sierra Nevada in Chico, where he absorbed the legendary craft brewery’s obsession with quality control. He spent two years at Sierra Nevada, then became brewmaster at Bison Brewing in Berkeley before moving back to Sacramento Brewing. After Sacramento Brewing ceased operations in 2009, Hoey made his first attempt to launch his own brewery with Odanata Beer Co. “Instead of building a

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brewery, we tried to operate a contract model where we rented space in other breweries to produce our beer,” he says. “While it doesn’t require as much startup capital, it’s a much harder story to tell customers.” When Odanata closed due to cashflow issues, Hoey freelanced as a brewery consultant, helping to launch Sutter Buttes Brewing and Ruhstaller, before accepting a position as regional sales director with Brewers Supply Group. Archie first broached the idea of partnering with his friend and travel partner Hoey on a project back in 2010, and they talked about launching a nanobrewery in the space where Pangaea’s bottle shop sits. Plans were put on hold when Hoey took the job at BSG, but Archie refused to consider working with anyone else. “I feel like we complement each other because Peter makes beer and I’m essentially a fan and a purveyor of

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an. 6 was a blustery day, followed by an even more blustery night. Winds gusted to nearly 60 mph. We’d been warned by weather reports and thought we had battened down the hatches. Our climbing roses were pruned and secured to their archways. I’d cut back other long branches that might whip around. My husband cleaned the gutters and storm drains, and put away loose items. Let it blow! The next morning was calm and clear. I went into the backyard and saw with satisfaction that the roses were fine. But why were things so light to the north? One of our trees had fallen onto our neighbor’s house, taking down the entire side fence. The insurance

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company called it an act of God. However, could we mere mortals have done something to prevent the damage? The tree was a 35-foot Chanticleer flowering pear, selected for its quick and columnar growth. We planted three of them 20 years ago along the fence for privacy and to create a green background for our garden. At the time, I had no idea that young trees should be trained to maintain a single upright leading stem and to develop a good structure. I also didn’t know that ornamental pears are notorious for developing competing leaders and a proliferation of upright growth. Ours rapidly grew into congested messes. By the time I consulted an arborist, he advised it was too late to do much to improve them. Generally, a tree uproots when it falls. This tree broke off at the ground. Apparently, the weight of its branches, even without leaves, caused the tree to sway until it snapped. Pears and other fruit trees are also notorious for soft wood. While this tree’s roots didn’t seem to be rotten, that is a risk. We need to keep mulch, leaves, plants and excess soil from covering the base of all types of trees to encourage air flow to the roots and to discourage root rot. At a

minimum, organic matter should be at least 6 inches away from the trunk. There was no question that the pressure-treated fence posts were rotten. We’d let mulch and leaves pile up along the fence, contributing to its demise. The posts were set in concrete, but it was several inches below grade. Any type of wood will eventually decompose if it is in constant contact with moisture, soil and organic matter. We should have noticed that the bottom of the fence and posts were buried and cleared away the debris. Fortunately, nobody was hurt and our neighbor’s house was not badly damaged. We cleaned up the mess and did some things to prepare for the inevitable next big storm. We now have a bright new redwood fence supported by steel posts encased in wood. We removed another of the pears and had professionals thin out two enormous podocarpus trees that had thick growth and long, heavy branches. They also trimmed two younger Chanticleer pears that grow along our driveway. We hadn’t done too bad a job training them ourselves, but they have grown beyond our reach and could, in time, become hazardous. Simple preventative measures seem so easy in retrospect. Why is it that, no

matter how much we know, we keep learning the hard way? Train your trees when they are young, monitor them throughout their lives, and have them trimmed periodically to keep them healthy and safe. Keep branches away from roofs and cut back roses and other shrubs before winter storms begin. Clear debris from the base of your fence, other wood structures and the foundation of your house. Keep organic material away from tree trunks to ensure that roots are healthy. While January’s storm was a big one, high winds aren’t uncommon in Sacramento. We need to prepare. There are more blustery days ahead. For information on how to train a tree, see “Training Young Trees for Structure and Form” by L.R. Costello at sacmg.ucanr.edu/files/254214.pdf. Anita Clevenger is a Lifetime Sacramento County Master Gardener. For answers to gardening questions, contact the UC Master Gardeners at (916) 876-5338 or mgsacramento@ ucanr.edu, or visit sacmg.ucanr.edu. The next Open Garden will be held March 9 from 9 a.m.–noon at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Fair Oaks. n

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Magic in the Air

Joan Borucki and Katherine Bardis

ON BROADWAY, NEON LIGHTS AND FUTURE ARE BRIGHT

riginally called Y Street, Broadway was the southern edge of Sacramento’s Grid and home to the Buffalo Recreation Grounds, a former baseball stadium. Renamed Broadway after Tower Theatre opened in 1938, the street was essentially cut off from the rest of the Grid following construction of the W-X Freeway in 1968. Though Broadway has remained a thriving hub of small businesses and ethnic restaurants, from Thai to Ethiopian, the district ultimately became less a destination as the city

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focused on revitalizing areas such as Downtown and the R Street Corridor. But new public and private projects aim to revive the Broadway Corridor by creating more pedestrian and bikefriendly pathways, and adding new retail and housing. One group spearheading the revitalization of the Broadway Corridor is the Greater Broadway District, a Property and Business Improvement District, founded in 2007 primarily to provide security and maintenance within the district’s boundaries, roughly between X Street and Broadway, Interstate 5 and Highway 99. “Broadway is an interesting street with tremendous history, from the old jazz clubs to the old baseball stadium,” says Joan Borucki, executive director of the Greater Broadway District. “It used to be quite a main street, and we’ve been working the last couple years to bring it back. Our councilmembers say the next emerging corridor is Broadway.”

While retail revitalization has occurred on Broadway in recent years, with businesses such as New Helvetia Brewing Company opening, the city plans to physically transform Broadway between Third and 29th streets with its Complete Streets Project. “The city is going to take it from four lanes down to two lanes, and add parking and bicycle lanes, and put in a lot of pedestrian improvements,” Borucki says. According to the city, design for the estimated $10 million project should be completed in fall 2020, with construction beginning in 2021. In addition to the Complete Streets Project, the Greater Broadway District hired landscape architect Kimberly Garza of ATLAS Lab to create a placemaking plan for the Broadway Corridor “because we’d like to start getting more trees and public art in the corridor as well,” Borucki says. Such improvements could attract more pedestrians to Broadway, which

already has drawn new businesses such as Selland’s Market-Cafe and Bike Dog brewery, which opened between Ninth and 10th streets, Hoppy Brewing Company and Real Pie Company on 24th, and most recently Chipotle on 16th, which soon will be joined by Noah’s Bagels and Peet’s Coffee, plus Sourdough Bread Co. While new businesses are locating on Broadway, Borucki says, “We’ve probably got more housing going into Broadway than retail.” The most significant addition to Broadway housing is the 1,000-unit Mill at Broadway by Bardis Homes. Construction for The Mill at Broadway, which includes a 4-acre park, bike paths, murals and on-site market, began in 2015. The first 200-home phase was completed and sold out by 2018. “Broadway has such a rich, vibrant history, it is exciting to see the area come into its own over these past few years,” says Katherine Bardis, The Mill’s master building partner.

The Mill at Broadway residents enjoy one of the most signiﬁcant housing additions in the area. Image by Faithmari Inc.

“Broadway has transformed into its own new community, full of life and authentic experiences, and from the Sunday markets to films at Tower Theatre, Broadway provides new homes and restaurants while still preserving the history of the corridor.” In addition to the 1,000 units at The Mill, Indie Capital is building 17 duplex units at Ninth and Broadway, and developer Sotiris Kolokotronis has submitted an application with the city to build a 59-unit apartment building at Third and Broadway. Besides new retail and homes, Borucki hopes the city will continue to make efforts to connect Broadway to the Grid through new bike and pedestrian paths, citing the Sunday morning farmers market under the W-X Freeway as a great connector between Broadway and Southside Park. And with businesses establishing themselves in neighborhoods north of the W-X Freeway, such as Urban Roots brewery, which opened on 14th and V streets in 2018, it’s possible the drumbeat of retail activity could create more access for pedestrians.

But first, Borucki says, the goal is “to make the Greater Broadway District a more active corridor for people.” Jordan Venema can be reached at jordan.venema@gmail.com. n

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Earl and Adriana Stephens

Fermenting on the Farm DUELING DOGS OFFERS CRAFT BEERS AND SEASONAL CIDERS

he bucolic 10-acre property owned by Earl and Adriana Stephens was just an empty cattle pasture when Earl purchased it in 2006, three years before he met his future wife at a farmers market. Thirteen years later, that once barren land now boasts a house, a working farm and one of the most unique craft breweries in the state. All

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three were designed by Earl, a licensed engineer, and largely built from scratch by Earl and Adriana, the owners of Dueling Dogs Brewing Co. in Lincoln. Dueling Dogs is unique because it is so much more than a brewery. In addition to a rotating lineup of craft beers created by Earl, a graduate of the UC Davis brewing program, Dueling Dogs offers seasonal meads and ciders made by Adriana. The surprisingly elegant tasting room is just one floor up from the fermenting space, and both are a short walk from the hop bines and orange trees that supply key ingredients for Dueling Dogs beverages, such as Hoppy Tails IPA and Mandarin Spiced Mead. There are two acres of mandarin orange trees and one acre of hops on the

Dueling Dogs property, but none of it came easy. “I had to bring in water from the ditch many hundreds of feet away,” Earl says. “I had to get electricity to the property to run pumps, develop the infrastructure, in addition to building the barn and the house. “The first year was a quasi-disaster because the deer came in and used the trees to take the velvet off their horns. That took my trees down to bare nubs.” Erecting an 8-foot fence around the perimeter kept the deer out and allowed the orange trees to slowly recover, but nothing could protect the Stephenes from a lengthy construction and permitting process. The Dueling Dogs project was first announced in 2014, but because two separate licenses were needed to ferment and serve beer and

cider on the same premises, it took four years and more than two dozen permits before the doors officially opened in May 2018. By that time, Dueling Dogs was the third farm brewery operating in the area, following GoatHouse Brewing Co. and relative newcomer Hillenbrand Farmhaus Brewery. All three grow hops and crops that make their way into the beers. However, Dueling Dogs stands out from the crowd thanks to Adriana’s ciders and meads, which are often spiced and flavored with seasonal ingredients. “I take whatever’s in season. I make what I will with it, and then it’s gone until the next season,” she says. Adriana created a pumpkin-pie-spiced mead for the cold-weather season and

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People are drawn to Dueling Dogs for many reasons, including the paw-shaped sampler paddles known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;pawdlesâ&#x20AC;? and the communal farmers market in the tasting room. In fact, Dueling Dogs' drinks have been so popular that Earl and Adriana canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep up with the demand, even after doubling fermenter capacity. Right now, everything flows out of the Lincoln tasting room, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only in the last couple months that they started filling growlers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I grew up in Lincoln, and I know several of the facilities in Lincoln and Auburn, and they keep saying we have an open invitation as soon as we have excess product,â&#x20AC;? Earl says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would like to do something like that, we just havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gotten there.â&#x20AC;? Daniel Barnes can be reached at danielebarnes@hotmail.com. n

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ide-hail companies Uber and Lyft have successfully provided their services to millions of customers. The companies are valued in the billions of dollars. Ride hail has been a distinctly disruptive technology in a stodgy transportation world that has seen little real change for decades. Admittedly, the degree of disruption has to be put in context—the overwhelming majority of trips in the U.S. are still made by solo drivers in their own vehicles. If Uber and Lyft didn’t exist, ride-hail customers presumably would have made their trips by taxi, walking, biking, transit, ambulance (yes, people are choosing Uber over EMTs) or driving. Recent studies show a correlation between the loss of transit ridership and the rise of ride hail.

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University of Kentucky researchers looked at factors determining transit ridership in 22 major U.S. cities between 2002 and 2018. They discovered that each year after a ridehail company entered a market, heavy rail ridership decreased 1.29 percent and bus ridership declined by 1.7 percent. Further, “This (ride hail) effect builds with each passing year and may be an important driver of recent ridership declines,” the researchers said. Their analysis showed other factors, such as changes in service levels, gas prices and auto ownership, didn’t fully explain the decline in transit ridership. Correlation isn’t causation. But it’s not a great leap of imagination to believe that Uber and Lyft are stealing riders from public transit and inexorably reducing transit ridership. Locally, Sacramento Regional Transit ridership was down 4.6 percent in 2018, to 20,562,180. In 2014, total annual ridership was nearly 28,000,000. The numbers show RT’s slide has been substantial and persistent. Uber started Sacramento service in 2013. The initial service, designed around using “black car” limos more

efficiently, morphed into what we know today: drivers using their own cars to chauffer customers. To the extent that ride hail has taken rides from what would have been car trips, it’s generally been a wash for society. One car trip substituted for another doesn’t really make a difference. But trips taken from walking, biking and transit mean more traffic, more congestion and more harm to the environment. Fewer people get healthy physical activity. Transit systems suffer a loss of revenue, making it harder to provide the same coverage and service frequency. Those are all social negatives. Despite its popularity, ride hail has not proven its long-term viability. Uber and Lyft have not been profitable. They’ve burned through wads of investors’ cash. They rely on cheap labor by tapping into the gig economy while providing no benefits to their drivers, who are considered independent contractors. Several studies indicate Uber and Lyft driver net incomes are below minimum wage levels. The MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy

Research concluded that Uber and Lyft drivers make a median $8.55 to $10 per hour, and that 8 percent of drivers lose money. Uber and Lyft and others dispute those figures. Both Uber and Lyft, currently privately held, plan to sell public stock this year to raise more capital from optimistic and eager new investors. Potential investors foresee the companies and themselves making buckets of money. Uber and Lyft could get pressured from new shareholders to raise prices in order to turn a profit. As public companies, they would have even more incentive to accelerate development of self-driving technology to eliminate their biggest cost—the dollars that go to drivers. Uber and Lyft’s current popularity may not be the best thing for everybody in the long run. Their unbridled and continued rapid growth may turn out to be more of a bane than a boon. Walt Seifert is executive director of Sacramento Trailnet, an organization devoted to promoting greenways with paved trails. He can be reached at bikeguy@surewest.net. n

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ave you ever found yourself under fire for saying or writing something you believed to be clearly innocuous? As a public speaker and writer, I can say yes to this a thousand times. Among my early experiences with public tripping-over-my-own-tongue, I recall my first pastorate in 1985 as a 26-year-old newly minted seminary graduate. I’d just preached a fiery sermon when a woman requested a private word with me in the church office. Her face was reddened and emotional, so I was sure my sermon had likely brought her to repentant tears. Once inside the study, she began without hesitation.

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“I’m really very offended. I just can’t believe you said what you did in that sermon.” Over the next five minutes the woman took me to task over what I considered to be the harmless way I’d phrased a sermon thought. I can’t remember what she found so offensive, nor can I recall how many other times my words have offended during my 15 years of preaching, but wanting to keep my job I’m sure I apologized. Fast forward into this decade and you’ll find infinite examples of people getting in much deeper trouble than I have ever been for their choice of words. For instance, Tom Brokaw, retired NBC news anchor, recently apologized after he expressed the need for Spanishspeaking people to better assimilate into their communities by speaking English. Dr. Megan Neely, Duke University professor, resigned after online petitions expressed outrage over an email she sent to her Chinese graduate students encouraging them to “speak English 100% of the time.” Was Brokaw the victim of political correctness? Was the professor a casualty of social-media vigilantism?

Perhaps, but they still apologized profusely. If you need to apologize, I think you would do well to heed research conducted by Ohio State University psychological scientist Roy Lewicki and colleagues. A 2016 study concludes that not all apologies are equally effective. Lewicki found that apologies should include six elements: • Expression of regret • Explanation of what went wrong • Acknowledgment of responsibility • Declaration of repentance • Offer of repair • Request for forgiveness Surprisingly, the analysis found that while the best apologies will contain all six elements, not all components are equal in value. “Our findings showed that the most important component is an acknowledgment of responsibility. Say it is your fault, that you made a mistake,” Lewicki says in an Ohio State press release. Rated second is an offer of repair. “Talk is cheap,” says Lewicki “But by saying, ‘I’ll fix what is wrong,’ you’re

committing to take action to undo the damage.” In simple words, if you’re pressed for time or space and can’t include all six elements, just say, “I was wrong, but I will fix it.” Study or not, Jesus prioritized our need to express a personal apology even above our need to participate in corporate worship. “This is how I want you to conduct yourself in these matters. If you enter your place of worship and … suddenly remember a grudge a friend has against you… leave immediately, go to this friend and make things right. Then and only then, come back and work things out with God” (Matthew 5:23-24 The Message). Finally, I conclude by sharing the wisdom of my seminary preaching professor who counseled us to “Choose your words carefully because it’s bad enough to be understood, let alone misunderstood.” Norris Burkes can be reached at comment@thechaplain.net. n

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“He lives in the center of our activities,” says Yunny Chen. “Rabbits are very social, and we try to have him as close to us as possible, whether we are on the computer, enjoying a TV show or eating a meal.” Chen and her husband, Jerry Huang, and their children, Olivia and Gabriel, adopted Dakota when he was 10 months old from the Sacramento House Rabbit Society, an all-volunteer, nonprofit rescue organization. “My kids always wanted a pet,” Chen says. As first-time pet owners, the family elected to start out small. “Fish and hermit crabs. But they were not very satisfying as far as interaction goes.” Then, about three years ago, the family had the opportunity to bunny-sit the elementary school’s class rabbit over the holiday break. “We got a good taste of what it was like to have a rabbit at home,” Chen explains. The bunny returned to the school, but the kids were smitten. “My daughter kept bugging me,” says Chen, who still had concerns about how a cottontail would fit into their busy schedule. Finally, at the end of 2017, the family went to an HRS adoption day at a local Petco. “I warned the kids that we were just going to visit with the rabbits,” Chen adds. “But my son saw Dakota. He was being walked around the adoption area on a leash like a dog— that was a sight to behold. And that was pretty much the end of ‘just looking.’” Dakota is a mix of two breeds: English Spot and Lionhead. He shows his Lionhead side with a silky mane that encircles his head. As with all HRS bunnies, Dakota was neutered prior to adoption. “There are so many rescued rabbits—the shelters are overwhelmed” Chen says. “Even if you have a preference for a specific breed, you're almost certain to find what you want without going to a pet store or breeder.” Chen is also quick to give kudos to HRS, which she says was “incredibly supportive.” Brandon, the HRS volunteer who fostered Dakota, “guided us through the purchase

of new supplies and offered us his invaluable experience as a longtime rabbit owner.” With good care from the Chen/ Huang family, Dakota can live to be 8 to 10 years old. He is an indoor-only bunny and does his business in a litter box. “He is super clean. He grooms all day,” Chen notes. The family can attest to a rabbit’s natural instinct to chew—carpet, wood floors, baseboards, door moldings. In his quest, Dakota chewed through a TV cable and lamp cord. As a result, the great room is now bunnyproof, including the addition of cord protectors on all electrical wiring. “He’s fast,” Chen says. “You turn your back for one minute and he’s already chewed through a cord.” To satisfy Dakota’s need to annihilate, he is gifted with recycled toys made of pressed cardboard, such as egg cartons and coffee-cup carriers. When he starts to chew on the furniture, the family was instructed to just say no. “But it doesn’t work,” Chen notes with a grin. “He just looks at us and goes back to what he was doing.” What do the bun loaf, the superman and the dead bunny flop have in common? They are Dakota’s sleeping positions. “There is the loaf,” Chen explains. “He tucks everything in and looks like a loaf of bread. Then there is the splayed-out superman position—arms and legs straight out. “The dead position is where he flops over to his side and looks dead. The kids will poke him—is he alive?” According to HRS, the family should be proud that they have created a blissful environment for their bun. Because rabbits are prey animals, the flop is a sign that their cottontail feels safe enough to let his guard down. Dakota, like most rabbits, tends to be active in the mornings and late evenings. “He flies around the house,” Chen says. “You can hear him. He’s fast. Two bounces and he’s up on the couch. He does crazy runs and twists in mid-air. It’s an expression of happiness.” What is the most frustrating thing? “Hair all over the house,” Chen laments. “I don't bother putting away my vacuum anymore. I've bought one year's worth of lint rollers.”

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You Gotta Have Friends EAST SAC HOMEOWNER FINDS FRIENDLY INSPIRATION WHEN BUILDING ANEW

t’s good to have friends. That’s what Dr. Patrick Browning came to embrace when he committed to the daunting task of designing, constructing and decorating his new abode. “I had this great complementary group of friends who each had their own skill set that was perfect for building this place,” Browning says. The East Sacramento resident was comfortably living on 33rd Street when presented with the opportunity to purchase a nearby fixer-upper that had been used as a rental by people “who were not good stewards of the home,” he says. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Browning bought the property, took the house down to the studs and rebuilt to his mind’s eye. “I didn’t plan to leave my house on 33rd, but I felt I could make this a really good home,” explains Browning, a radiologist and vice president/medical director

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of specialty services at Magellan Healthcare. The new 2,850-square-foot twostory home has three bedrooms, each with a full bath, plus an office and two additional bathrooms, one in the garage for a future studio apartment. Hardwood floors are hickory, the ideal shade to conceal dog hair courtesy of his bluenose pit bull, Murphy. Ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen, family room and master bathroom are heated. “Tile floors are really cold,” Browning says. “The family room and kitchen are places people hang out, so I thought it would be nice if they were warm.” Curved walls and a spiral staircase with walnut railings are prominent features in the home designed by Sacramento architect John Packowski, who was inspired by Browning’s

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unique dining table—a round “puzzle table” made of reclaimed Romanian barnwood with an intricate puzzle-like construction that expands to seat eight. “John had never seen anything like it,” Browning says. So the architect took the table’s circular nature and carried the design throughout the home. A light industrial flair is highlighted in the architecture, as well as in Browning’s art collection, with many pieces by friend and local artist Maren Conrad. “She is a very active member of the art community in Sacramento,” Browning notes. “By virtue of knowing her, I have run into artists who are exceptionally talented.” Among Conrad’s art are two vertical copper and silver resin panels concealing doors in the curved dining room wall that open to reveal Browning’s wine collection. A 16-panel folding Conrad creation hides the television placed into the wall over the fireplace. “When closed, it looks like a big piece of art,” Browning says. A ceramic warthog with intense orange eyes, by the late artist David Gilhooly, stands guard across from the front door, similar to the celebrated Chinese foo dogs that “take in bad

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shower walls, with elongated windows overlooking the backyard, curve out onto the deck for an outdoor-shower effect. A large hot tub sits to the right. Downstairs off the family room, a massive five-panel folding glass door opens to the backyard, creating an easy flow to the patio with industrial overhead heaters for alfresco entertaining. An outdoor spiral staircase leads to the master bedroom for easy access to a sweater on a chilly night. Sacramento contractor Ken Dyer and interior designer Kimberly Dressel kept the project on track. “There were so many decisions to make,” Browning says. “Kimberly got a sense of my style and was able to narrow down choices, making it easier for me.” What does the doctor recommend for homeowners planning a major renovation? Friends, of course. “Have your friends look at the plans,” he says. “Bringing my friends in to look at things gave me a much better perspective than I might have had myself.” To recommend a house or garden for Home Insight, contact Cathryn Rakich at crakich@surewest.net. n

energy and protect the house,” Browning explains. A show-stopping copper-plated “spear,” by metal artist Thomas Ramey, hangs through the center of the spiral staircase from the second-floor ceiling, complementing the clean industrial look. Five Darth Vader masks, by art instructor Ianna Frisby, grace the upstairs hallway, a nod to Browning’s affection for Star Wars. The kitchen’s dramatic backsplash of custom tile made in Canada has the appearance of metal and wood with a fossilized shimmer. “I love that it has complexity,” Browning notes. “It provides a lot of interest and pulls everything together,” including the high-end stainless-steel appliances, walnut cabinets and unfinished granite countertops from Brazil. The “smart home” can be controlled from Browning’s phone or voicecontrolled system. The homeowner, who went electric with as much as possible, added solar panels above the kitchen. Surround-sound speakers are embedded in the 9-foot-high ceilings. In the upstairs master bedroom, an enclosed glass fireplace “floats” between the bed and freestanding tub. Two skylights bring in the sunshine. The

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or people new to cycling, it’s nice to know Mike Sayers and Julie Young are here to help. They spend hours making sure a new bike fits the rider. They write training plans and advise on everything from clothing and equipment to diet. Many personal coaches provide similar services. But many coaches are not Sayers and Young. Sayers coached the U.S. Olympic men’s road cycling team at the London Olympics in 2012 and the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016. He was a professional cyclist for 13 years, competing across the U.S. and Europe. Young likewise has an elite cycling pedigree. She was a touring pro for 12 years, renowned for her performances in European stage races. Today they can be found at 21st and N streets, working in their studio called Dai! Endurance, which capitalizes on the Italian word for “let’s go.” They apply the urgency of

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“dai!” to clients of all ages and skills— but especially people who aren’t great athletes. “The weekend warrior is our sweet spot,” Sayers says. “We’ve obviously worked with lots of elite athletes, but whatever your goal is, we want you to be successful. If your goal is to complete a triathlon or finish the California International Marathon and qualify for Boston, that’s just as important as wanting to win an Olympic medal. Your goal matters.” Sayers and Young have been in business almost two years. They have learned much. “Sometimes I think, wow, what did we get into?” Sayers says. “In a lot of respects, we had no idea about retail.” Their endurance paid off. They built a referral network to help clients who need chiropractic, massage and physical therapy services. They have connections with Kaiser doctors and experts who provide training for runners or people interested in low-stress yoga. They can send you to the right shoe store or bike shop. And they have adapted to changing markets, widening their cycling focus to include BMX and off-road treks and trainings. “Gravel and dirt riding are the big things now,” Sayers says. “It’s about the experience more than the competition.” The idea that elite, Olympic-level coaches would be hanging around Midtown, ready to help average people achieve athletic success, is a true hidden wonder of Sacramento. In places such as the Bay Area and Los Angeles, coaches with professional-

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level experience are available, but rarely to the masses and not without serious financial commitments. Dai! Endurance is a local retail business priced competitively for Sacramento, not San Francisco. “I would argue you’re not going to find any services in the Bay Area are better than what we offer, and definitely not for the price,” Sayers says. “This is Sacramento.” Sayers and Young both grew up in Sacramento, attending Jesuit and St. Francis high schools. After careers

based largely in Europe, they returned to Northern California. Sayers lives with his family in Fair Oaks. Young commutes from Auburn. The former Olympic coach enjoys working with amateurs. Pros bring relentless emotional pressure. Weekend warriors seek a special joy. “When you’re riding or running or whatever for fun, it’s got to be fun, or you won’t do it,” he says. “We never forget that.” R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@ graswich.com. n

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Getting Creative MULTITALENTED ARTIST TACKLES ALL KINDS OF MEDIUMS

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ou can learn a lot about Matt Bult by looking around his studio. Sprawled out on the top floor of the Wayne Thiebaud Foundation on X Street, Bult’s studio doubles as a display space for his myriad talents. Large ink-on-foam-core paintings share wall space with realistic

portraiture. Wooden birdhouses encrusted with found objects are displayed on a shelf below a series of diorama-like boxes inspired by Joseph Cornell. A twisted metal sculpture sits on the floor across from a wall hanging created from a deconstructed wooden pallet found outside of Taylor’s Market.

Bult has created every single one of these pieces. Though the styles differ drastically, they all share a common appreciation of color and a boldness that speaks to Bult’s fearless creativity. “I like to do something different every time,” says Bult, seated on a couch in the middle of the studio

BULT HELPED CREATE THE WAYNE THIEBAUD FOUNDATION, WHICH IS HOUSED BELOW BULT’S STUDIO IN THE SLEEK, MODERN BUILDING THAT PAUL THIEBAUD DESIGNED. that doubles as a chic sitting area and office space. Toward the back of the room in front of a large picture window sits his easel and a table lined with tubes of paint at the ready. “I like to work on lots of things simultaneously because it keeps me interested and stimulated. If something’s too successful, I automatically want to abandon it.” The 62-year-old has certainly found his share of success. Bult is the stepson of celebrated painter Wayne Thiebaud (Thiebaud married Bult’s mother when Bult was 3). He attributes early exposure to art—from painting with Thiebaud as a kid to “being dragged” to art galleries, museums and dinner parties with art world dignitaries—as one of the reasons for his interest in the field. But make no mistake: Bult has always made his own way. “I’ve never gone into a gallery and said, ‘Wayne Thiebaud is my dad, you should give me a show,’” Bult says with an easy laugh. “I’ve always been determined to make it on my own merits.” To that end, Bult honed his skills with an AA degree from Sacramento City College and a bachelor’s degree in art history from UC Davis. (Because he knew he was going to “paint my whole life anyway,” he decided against pursuing a studio art degree and instead focused on learning the history of who and what came before him.) He’s exhibited professionally since 1983 all over the country—including at a San Francisco gallery owned by his late half-brother, Paul Thiebaud, and locally at Archival Gallery and Elliott Fouts Gallery. Bult says his parents have always been supportive—his mom made a point to buy a piece at every one of his shows. Because the family has always been close, Bult soon joined “the family business,” helping his stepfather manage the logistics of

his international career out of the Thiebauds’ home office in Land Park. (Bult and his wife live just a block away and their two sons live in the neighborhood.) Four years ago, Bult helped create the Wayne Thiebaud Foundation, which is housed below Bult’s studio in the sleek, modern building that Paul Thiebaud designed. The bright white space contains drawers upon drawers of Thiebaud’s artwork, newspaper clippings and other media that are used when an exhibitor— like the Museum Voorlinden in Holland, which presented Thiebaud’s first-ever European retrospective— needs information for an upcoming exhibition. “It’s great to have everything in one place,” says Bult, who manages to coordinate everything as the president of the foundation—with the help of his eldest son Alex, who also works for Thiebaud—without owning a personal cellphone, wearing a watch (though he’s exceedingly punctual) or knowing how to use a computer. “I’m a total luddite,” he admits, “but I don’t really need any of those things. People know how to reach me and Alex helps with the computer.” And when he’s not working, creativity is just steps away. “Any free time I have, I walk upstairs and get to work,” says Bult, who also writes “short snippets” in the style of David Sedaris and plays music. He used to play in a band, and a beautiful vintage drum set and several Fender electric guitars take up a chunk of studio space. “The medium supplies the direction—it’s all about making choices.” Looking around his colorful studio, it looks like Bult has made all the right choices. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n

THEATRE GUIDE 20TH ANNUAL SACRAMENTO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Crest Theater

March 7, 9 and 10 1013 K Street, Sacramento, Ca Crestsacramento.com The Sacramento Jewish Film Festival celebrates its 20th year in 2019. The festival will bring the community together for films, music, food, and discussions at the Crest Theater for three days: Opening Night Thurs 3/7 Film Festival opens with a Violin Program, and the documentary film, Itzhak. Sat 3/10 There will be a pre-program reception on Saturday, March 9, with the band KlezMeerKats, followed by Havdalah, and then the documentary Sammy Davis Jr: I’ve Gotta Be Me. Sun 3/11 10:00 am film, The Samuel Project, geared to our young people. Admission will be free for students, teachers, and teacher aides. VISIT jewishsac.org/sjff for details and ticket purchase.

THE WHIPPING MAN

Celebration Arts Thru March 24 2727 B St, Sac Reservations (916) 455-2787 Celebrationarts.net It is April, 1865. The Civil War is over and throughout the south, slaves are being freed, soldiers are returning home and in Jewish homes, the annual celebration of Passover is being celebrated. Into the chaos of war-torn Richmond comes Caleb DeLeon, a young Confederate officer who has been severely wounded. He finds his family’s home in ruins and abandoned, save for two former slaves, Simon and John, who wait in the empty house for the family’s return. As the three men wait for signs of life to return to the city, they wrestle with their shared past, the bitter irony of Jewish slave-owning and the reality of the new world in which they find themselves.

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Big Idea Theatre March 8 – April 6 1616 Del Paso, Sac 916 960-3036 Bigideatheatre.og Art and life become disturbingly interchangeable when a sculptor of baby dolls meets a woman desperate to recreate the past. This dark comedy takes an unsettling look at work, latex, and the power of creation.

WHEN WE WERE COLORED (WORLD PREMIERE PLAY) By Ginger Rutland Sacramento Theatre Company March 20 – April 28

Based on a book by Eva Rutland, this world premiere tells the story of one family’s experience with integration in post-World War II Sacramento. When a black mother moves to California from the segregated south with her husband and children, the family must confront what it’s like to be the first black household on the block, the only black children at school, and how to continue to love those with different ideologies—even when they live under your own roof. At once timely, poignant, and funny, this production continues STC’s commitment to produce new works with local relevance.

THE TWIGHLIGHT ZONE

ARC Main Theatre March 1 – 10 4700 College Oak Dr, Sac 916 7921950 Bzharris95662@gmail.com Arctheatre.org In 1959, Rod Serling created a new kind of television show, one that would challenge the status quo and tackle important issues that other writers were afraid to explore on TV. Serling expertly utilized science-fiction tropes as metaphors for very real issues lurking beneath the veneer of American society. This stage production zeroes in on four classic episodes, each of which explores a different theme. The production also includes aspects of Rod Serling’s life and work; we get to know the man behind the show.

VIETGONE by QUI NGUYEN Capital Stage Company March 13- April 14 2215 J St, Sac 916 995-5464 Capstage.org

An all-American love story about two very new Americans. It’s 1975. Saigon has fallen. He lost his wife. She lost her fiancé. But now in a new land, they just might find each other. Using his uniquely infectious style The New York Times calls “culturally savvy comedy” — and skipping back and forth from the dramatic evacuation of Saigon to the here and now — playwright Qui Nguyen gets up-close-and-personal to tell the story that led to the creation of Qui Nguyen.

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Camden Spit & Larder

NEW EATERY BRINGS A TASTE OF LONDON TO DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO o call Camden Spit & Larder fancy wouldn’t quite capture it. To call it sophisticated wouldn’t sum it up either. Ironically, cosmopolitan hits the nail right on the head. The new London-inspired restaurant by London-born chef Oliver Ridgeway brings a welcome dose of urban class with a California twist to its arenaadjacent neighborhood. Whether it’s the straightforward menu, the throwbackmodern (some might even say ironic)

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décor or the overall cheeky vibe, Camden strikes just the right tone. This is a setting in which you would be equally likely to sit next to a table of pinstriped business types, well-coiffed evening diners or jerseyed sports fans on their way to nearby Golden 1 Center. Ridgeway and his team seem perfectly comfortable living in the liminal space between upscale dining and California casual. The idea behind Camden Spit & Larder has been knocking around Ridgeway’s brain for years. He and wife Tia, along with their team, have taken what was a nondescript Downtown corner and turned it into a dining destination, a convivial meeting hub and a generally wonderful place. Of course, a stunning environment isn’t the only thing one needs to have a successful restaurant. If the food doesn’t match the singularity of the

space, all is for naught. Thankfully, under the steady hand and confident vision of Ridgeway, the menu more than keeps pace. One might refer to the menu as sparse, but I contend that it is decidedly well-focused. With a small selection of dishes that come off the spit—rack of pork, prime rib, roasted chicken—and a handful of other options—risotto, salmon, polenta—the entrée lineup is reserved. But add to those dishes a decent selection of caviar and cheese, and dinner options start to fill out. Choices also abound on the small, sharable side of the menu. Common upmarket dishes such as steak tartar, seared ahi, and pickles and mushroom “pate” are lovely and handled deftly with just a hint of panache. But the more unexpected items, for example sausage rolls, show the cheeky side of the enterprise.

For those of us Yanks who are unfamiliar with the sausage roll, it’s a downmarket staple in the UK. At Camden, the common sausage roll is elevated, not by deconstructing or reinventing it, but simply by going premium on the ingredients. The pastry-wrapped proprietary sausage sits next to pools of curried ketchup and hot English mustard. The whole thing is ironic, delicious, upscale and downscale at the same time. It’s right up my alley. Also of the small plates, the housemade farmer’s cheese is an absolute delight. A heavy mound of creamy spreadable cheese topped with seasonal treats such as diced butternut squash, candied garlic, chili and burnt sage make for a decadent starter or a perfect accompaniment to a couple of cocktails. Similarly, the Capitol Caesar is well made and topped with just a few out-of-

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the-way touches, including bacon and a 6-minute egg, that really set it apart. Being at the center of Downtown, Camden also does a brisk lunch trade. Its burger holds up, as does the fish sandwich. A host of other sandwiches,

from gyros to Cubanos, also are available. The house-made potato chips hit the spot. My good friend Rick described them as “almost barbecue flavored, not quite, but almost, and I love them.”

The cocktail and wine menu is a study in that same reserved irony that permeates the rest of the enterprise. You’re just as likely to find a wine from Italy or Portugal as from California. But the tone of the whole thing is summed up by the fact that there are four recipes for a gin and tonic. I’ll wrap this up with a personal note. I have loved prime rib since I was a boy and my parents would take me to eat a petite cut at the Palomino Room on El Camino. The Palomino Room is

gone, but my love of prime rib remains, and Camden Spit & Larder has one of the best I’ve ever had. Spend the extra dough and order the “Winston cut.” You’ll love having the leftovers for breakfast in the morning. Camden Spit & Larder is at 555 Capitol Mall; (916) 619-8897; camdenspitandlarder.com. Greg Sabin can be reached at gregsabin@hotmail.com. n

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23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown Sacramento Partnership Saturday, March 16, 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Old Sacramento Waterfront • oldsacramento.com The parade, beginning at 1 p.m., will include Irish and Highland dancers, pipe and drum bands, historic reenactors and various cultural organizations. Don’t forget to wear green!

Superhero Day Fairytale Town Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 3901 Land Park Drive • fairytaletown.org Enjoy arts and crafts, and meet your favorite superheroes—costumes encouraged! The program is free with paid park admission. Weekend admission is $6 for adults and children ages 2 and older, free for children ages 1 and younger.

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Superhero Day at Fairytale Town. Image by Greg Flagg.

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Sammy Davis Jr. documentary at Sacramento Jewish Film Festival.

“When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” Sacramento Theatre Company March 20–April 28 1419 H St. • sactheatre.org This world-premiere play based on the memoir of Eva Rutland was written by Eva’s daughter, celebrated local journalist Ginger Rutland, and directed by Stephen Eich.

Maureen Hood's "Schevering Blaw," collage/mixed media, at Archival Gallery.

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Sacramento Jewish Film Festival Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region March 7, 9 and 10 Crest Theatre, 1013 K St. • jewishsac.org/sjff The festival’s 20th season will feature movies, including a three-part Jewish violin program and documentary on Sammy Davis Jr., as well as music, food and discussion.

Hen Party Archival Gallery March 7–30 Second Saturday reception March 9, 6 p.m. 3223 Folsom Blvd. • archivalgallery.com Archival’s new show features barnyard birds in all mediums by artists Phyllis Cottrell, Richard Feese, Maureen Hood, Mariellen Layne, Corey Okada, Kellie Raines and Don Yost. Also on display is Leslie McCarron’s “31 Days,” a frieze of oil paintings.

Spring Sale Shepard Garden & Arts Center March 16 and 17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 3330 McKinley Blvd. • sgaac.org Various local clubs will have items for sale, including plants, containers, collectibles, art, crafts, jewelry, antiques, food and more. Parking and admission are free.

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Pint Sized: Microcars & Microbrews California Automobile Museum Friday, March 29, 6–9 p.m. 2200 Front St. • calautomuseum.org Enjoy microbrews and small bites from local restaurants at the launch party of the new microcar exhibit featuring the BMW Isetta, Electra King, Subaru 360 and others. Tickets are $35 for museum members, $40 for nonmembers.

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration Fairytale Town Saturday, March 2, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 3901 Land Park Drive • fairytaletown.org Celebrate Theodore Seuss Geisel’s 115th birthday with themed activities and a nonstop read-aloud of your favorite Dr. Seuss books. The program is free with paid park admission. Weekend admission is $6 for adults and children ages 2 and older, free for children ages 1 and younger.

Babá Ken & The Nigerian Brothers at Crocker Art Museum.

Something New, Something Blue Sacramento Symphonic Winds Sunday, March 10, 2:30 p.m. Rio Americano High School Center for the Arts, 4540 American River Drive • sacwinds.org This concert will feature conductor Timothy M. Smith, clarinet soloist Robert Mitchell and the California premiere of Anthony O’Toole’s “Electrons Dancing.” Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for students 11–17 and seniors 65 and older.

Gregory Kondos—Small Works KVIE Gallery Through March 29 Artist reception March 7, 6–8 p.m. 2030 West El Camino Ave. • kvie.org Check out paintings by local legend Gregory Kondos in the lobby of Sacramento’s PBS affiliate. This collection showcases 12 pieces featuring original oil, charcoal and ink drawings, along with limited-edition lithographs and giclées.

36th Annual Sacramento Scandinavian Festival Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Mark Menzies on Violin Cathedral Music Series Saturday, March 30, 7 p.m.

Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H St. Celebrate Nordic heritage with a variety of food, music, dance, crafts and handiwork demonstrations. Admission is $5 for adults, free for children ages 12 and younger.

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 2620 Capitol Ave. • trinitycathedral.org Violinist Mark Menzies will perform three of J.S. Bach’s solo sonatas alongside soprano Bernadette Mondok and tenor Derek Keller.

European Masterworks

The Journey of Harriet Tubman

Community Center Theater, 1301 L St. • sacramentochoral.com Featuring works by Brahms, Williams and Elgar (with projected supertitles) and soloists Carrie Hennessey and Trevor Scheunemann, this concert is not to be missed. Tickets start at $43.

Sacramento Master Singers March 9, 7 p.m., and March 10, 3 p.m.

Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra Saturday, March 23, 8 p.m.

First United Methodist Church, 2100 J St. • mastersingers.org Composer Ron Kean celebrates the Underground Railroad’s most famous “conductor” in the Sacramento premiere of his five-movement piece that includes new music and updated arrangements of spirituals. Tickets are $10 for students, $20 for seniors, $25 for general admission.

Global Rhythms: Babá Ken & The Nigerian Brothers Crocker Art Museum Thursday, March 28, 6:30 p.m. 216 O St. • crockerart.org Legendary Nigerian bassist and bandleader Babá Ken will join his band for a night of infectious African beats. Tickets are $10 for museum members, $20 for nonmembers.

Artist Spotlight Featuring Ray and Verena Borton Artists’ Collaborative Gallery Saturday, March 9, 3–6 p.m. Old Sacramento, 129 K St. • artcollab.com Married artists Ray and Verena Borton have been members of the Artists’ Collaborative Gallery since the early 1980s. Ray is a photographer and Verena is an award-winning weaver.

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Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera' s Best of Broadway.

Best of Broadway Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera Saturday, March 2, 8 p.m. Community Center Theater, 1301 L St. • sacphilopera.org Lend an ear to the biggest showstoppers from more than a dozen Broadway hits, including “South Pacific,” “West Side Story,” “My Fair Lady” and more. Tickets are $18–$60.

Donald Kendrick Music Director

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EUROPEAN MASTERWORKS

Mardi Bark Parade

A German Requiem | Johannes Brahms

Downtown Sacramento Partnership Saturday, March 2, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Serenade in E Minor | Edward Elgar Five Mystical Songs | Ralph Vaughan Williams

Saturday, March 23 at 8:00 PM

Carrie Hennessey Soprano

Old Sacramento Waterfront • godowntownsac.com This second annual festival will include a costumed dog parade, New Orleans-style marching band, doggy play area, food, drink and vendor fair with proceeds benefiting the Front Street Animal Shelter.

7:00 PM – Pre-concert talk

A Visual Life: Michael Dunlavey

Sacramento Community Center Theater Requiem for the Masses—with its German text and emphasis on consoling the living, Brahms’ decidedly non-Latin Requiem was unlike anything that had come before it. Elgar’s most favorite Serenade is a prelude to Vaughan Williams’ astonishing settings of poems of love and Resurrection.

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Tim Collom Gallery March 5–April 4 Opening reception Saturday, March 9, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Trevor Scheunemann Baritone

915 20th St. • artsy.net/tim-collom-gallery Watercolorist and photographer Michael Dunlavey will have a solo exhibition featuring still-life paintings and photographs that reflect his love of kitsch, humor and graffiti art.

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Downtown & Vine Taste and compare the region’s best wines 1200 K Street, #8 • 916.228.4518 downtownandvine.com

Ella Dining Room & Bar New American farm-to-fork cuisine 1131 K Street • 916.443.3772 elladiningroomandbar.com

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Ma Jong Asian Diner A colorful & casual spot for all food Asian 1431 L Street • 916.442.7555 majongs.com

Mayahuel Mexican cuisine with a wide-ranging tequila menu 1200 K Street • 916.441.7200 experiencemayahuel.com

Old Soul Artisan pastries and roasted coffee 555 Capitol Mall • oldsoulco.com

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Preserving delicious produce from local farms 1717 19th Street #B • 916.706.1044 preservationandco.com

Solomon’s Delicatessen Opening summer of 2018 730 K Street • Solomonsdelicatessen.com

Humble Hawaiian poke breaks free 1104 R St. #100 • 916.706.0605 ﬁshfacepokebar.com

Hook & Ladder Co. Hearty food and drink in an old ﬁrehouse setting 1630 S Street • 916. 442.4885 hookandladder916.com

Iron Horse Tavern Gastropub menu in an industrial setting 1800 15th Street • 916.448.4488 ironhorsetavern.net

Localis Local sourcing becomes a culinary art form 2031 S Street • 916.737.7699 localissacramento.com

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Rio City Café California-inspired menu on the riverfront 1110 Front Street • 916.442.8226 riocitycafe.com

Willie’s Burgers A quirky burger joint 110 K Street • 916.444.2006 williesburgers.com

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Mulvaney’s Building & Loan Farm-fresh New American cuisine 1215 19th Street • 916.441.6022 mulvaneysbl.com

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Block Butcher Bar Specializing in housemade salumi and cocktails 1050 20th Street • 916.476.6306 blockbutcherbar.com

Centro Cocina Mexicana Mexican cuisine in a festive, colorful setting 2730 J Street • 916.442.2552 paragarys.com

Federalist Public House Signature woodﬁred pizzas and local craft beers 2009 Matsui Alley • 916.661.6134 federalistpublichouse.com

Lowbrau Bierhalle Modern-rustic German beer hall 1050 20th Street • 916.452.7594 lowbrausacramento.com

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Skool Japanese Gastropub Inventive, Japanese-nuanced seafood 2319 K Street • 916.737.5767 • skoolonkstreet.com

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Sun & Soil Juice Company Raw, organic nutrition from local farms 1912 P Street • 916.341.0327 • sunandsoiljuice.com

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Tapa the World Traditional Spanish & world cuisine 2115 J Street • 916.442.4353 tapatheworld.com

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Kru Contemporary Japanese

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33rd Street Bistro Food inspired by the Paciﬁc Northwest 3301 Folsom Blvd. • 916.455.2233 33rdstreetbistro.com

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