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ELEGANT 5 BEDROOM HOME In private community of homes, 5 bedrooms, 4½ baths with two master suites. Two ¿replaces, family room with built-in entertainment center, beautiful kitchen, Sub-Zero refrigerator, breakfast nook. Deck overlooking pool, spa, and built-in barbeque! $849,000 JOHN BYERS 607-0313, CHRISTINE BALESTRERI 966-2244

PANORAMIC ANCIL HOFFMAN VIEWS Elegant yet casual home for entertaining or enjoying peace and privacy behind your own gates. This Santa Barbara inspired beauty has soaring ceilings, walls of glass, stone patios and intricate wrought iron gates and railings. 2 bedroom guesthouse with its own patio and garden. $1,965,000 CARMAH HATCH 765-6210

A TRUE MASTERPIECE Elegant 5 bedroom home with 3 full baths and 2 half baths located on just over ½ acre in gated community. Grand entry with dramatic two story ceilings and Italian marble. Gourmet kitchen, huge island and breakfast nook. Family room with custom entertainment center. Pool, spa, and pizza oven. $849,000 JOHN BYERS 607-0313

TUCKED AWAY ON PRIVATE LANE First time on the market! 4 bedroom 2½ bath on a private, gated lane, this original owner home is a delight to see! Just a short distance to Ancil Hoffman Park, this home has an open Àoor plan, spectacular gourmet kitchen, huge family room, study and large detached 3-car garage. $765,000 CARMAH HATCH 765-6210

REMODELED ARDEN PARK Spacious open concept Àoor plan, complete with 4 bedrooms, plus of¿ce or 5th bedroom, and 3½ baths. Family room features a large stoned entertainment center and gas pebble ¿replace. Private master suite with spa bath and his/her vanities, dual shower stations, sunken tub. $789,000 CHRISTINE BALESTRERI 966-2244

DEL DAYO RIVIERA Wonderfully updated home in Del Dayo Riviera, open Àoor plan with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and master bedroom suite. Granite kitchen counters, big family room with ¿replace, 2-car attached garage. Located in a cul-de-sac, access to American River levee for biking or hiking, great schools, $519,000 PATTY BAETA 806-7761

WHISPERING OAKS Wonderful family home and Àoor plan. 3 bedrooms and bonus room upstairs; downstairs of¿ce room could be bedroom as well! Very open, light and bright with high ceilings. Gourmet kitchen open to family room. Ample back yard and patio area with trees and natural shrubs. Private. $449,900 PATTY BAETA 806-7761

GARDEN OF THE GODS Wonderful home, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in desirable neighborhood. Converted garage to large bonus room with additional living space, laundry room. Private master suite upstairs. Landscaped backyard, Wisteria covered pergola, raised garden. $369,000 JESSICA BILLER 761-6035, MADELINE SPITZ 769-0935

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ARDEN PARK HOME 4 bedrooms 3 baths, private spacious master suite features sitting area, gas ¿replace, fabulous bath and walk-in closet. Updated kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite counter and cherry cabinets. A bonus family room, plus a private bed and bath. Beautiful yard, deck, hot tub, 2 koi ponds $569,000 CHRISTINE BALESTRERI 966-2244

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Next Gen! Have you noticed the change in Arden Park over the last several years? So many young families have moved in to the neighborhood. It’s fun to see babies and toddlers. The park’s full of activity— softball and kickball on Sundays. They’re keeping our neighborhood young and vibrant. The next generation is here and they’ve brought a great energy. I love Arden Park more than ever!

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ARDEN OAKS | $4,250,000 6236 RIO BONITO DRIVE | $2,500,000 Masterfully crafted Arden Oaks 6800 Sq Ft residence This richly-appointed gated European estate is 6972 Sq KJ = CKNCAKQO =?NA Ĺ&#x201A;JEODA@ SEPD = PAJJEO ?KQNP LKKH #P KJ =?NAO $N=J@ AJPN=J?A D=J@OKIA HE>N=NU Ĺ&#x201A;RA spa, cabana, gated motor court & 4 car garage. bdms plus bonus room, pool, spa and outdoor kitchen.

4951 SUDBURY WAY | $825,000 Gated community in Del Dayo Estates! 6260 Sq Ft custom, 4-5 bedrooms/ 5.5 bath, pool & spa all on .26 acres.

4336 LANTZY COURT | $1,395,000 Sensational remodeled Adobe brick home on a pastoral .93 acre parcel in prestigious Mariemont Estates.

2631 MORLEY WAY | $630,000 Sierra Oaks 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus huge party room! 3 car garage and sparkling pool-walk to river!

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The accuracy of all information contained herein regardless of source including, but not limited to square footage and lot size, is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by RE/MAX Gold and should be independently verified by the appropriate professionals. *Source Trendgraphix Jan. 2015, total sales by dollar volume. CalBRE No. 00997109.

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Imagine Your Life Here® When you think “Sierra Oaks & Sierra Oaks Vista”…think INTERO.

661 Crocker Road PENDING Quintessential Sierra Oaks Vista on the premier Crocker Road address. 1.1 plus acres of rare horse property including a barn and riding arena. Gorgeous usable lot with beautiful redwood trees. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath rancher with a detached 2 car garage. Unlimited possibilities for this rare gem. Offered at $1,100,000

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240 Baldwin Way Simply Sierra Oaks. Extraordinary craftsmanship by renowned builder, Ken Dyer. Situated in a quiet cozy section of this most coveted of neighborhoods. Just a short walk to Country Day School. See the finest materials tastefully assembled. Featuring newly refinished varied width white oak floors, opulent ground floor master suite, ground floor guest suite, working bar, 500 bottle wine room, marble counters, professional kitchen, home theatre room, bonus room, outdoor kitchen, pergola and beautiful pool. Offered at $1,675,000

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496 Hopkins Road Amazingly renovated Sierra Oaks classic. Vaulted ceilings, smooth walls. Single story ﬂoor plan on one of the largest lots in this most coveted neighborhood. Close to Sacramento Country Day School. Enjoy the park-like setting with many trees. Two extra-large 2+ car detached garages, electrically gated front entrance and parking for 15+ autos. New windows, roof, and interior ﬁnishes. Library boxed-beam ceilings, chef’s gourmet dream kitchen, open beamed ceilings, full outdoor pool bathroom/mudroom, and much more! Offered at $2,195,000

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Homegrown Business THE HAINES BROTHERS REFLECT ON 20 YEARS OF FEEDING SACRAMENTO

BY CECILY HASTINGS PUBLISHER’S DESK

ny small business that reaches the 20-year mark deserves a celebration. As Inside Publications celebrates its 20th year, so do the Haines brothers, who opened 33rd Street Bistro the same year we started our newspaper company. The restaurant is at 33rd Street and Folsom Boulevard, just a few blocks walk from our home. A few weeks ago, I sat down with Fred and Matt Haines and asked them to reflect on their 20 years in business. Matt, 53, and Fred, 57, grew up in Land Park and attended McClatchy High School. “Growing up, we certainly had no idea we’d end up owning a group of five successful restaurants,” said Fred. “We are both grateful things turned out far better than we ever anticipated.” The brothers are very different. Gregarious, Matt has a ready smile and is a welcoming host. He is also a natural dealmaker. Fred is more quiet and thoughtful. “From the first day, we divided the labor, with Matt working the front of the house while

Fred and Matt Haines. Photo by Brian Spence.

I work the back,” said Fred. “We each have our own distinct roles.” As a young man, Matt worked at a wide variety of jobs and ended up in commercial real estate. Fred worked as a chef for several corporate chains, winding up in the Pacific Northwest in 1994. “I’ve been in the kitchen 42 years now,” said Fred.

Working for others, Fred learned valuable lessons about the business, including the importance of location. “My boss at the time was working with Matt on finding a location for an expansion to Sacramento,” said Fred. When the boss changed his mind, the brothers decided to do it themselves. “Fred had been gone 16 years, and he wanted to come home,” said Matt.

The brothers cobbled together startup funds from friends, family and a committed landlord. They both now laugh at how they far they undershot their original startup budget. The East Sac restaurant scene in 1995 was a far cry from what it is now. 33rd Street Bistro was one of the first revitalized retail operations along Folsom Boulevard. Its hip, urban décor was distinct and exciting, as was its California-based menu with a Pacific Northwest influence. Over the years, it has been the place we always took out-of-town guests. I remember eating my first salmon sandwich there. I was hooked! The bistro helped jump-start the revitalization of the Folsom Boulevard business corridor. Twenty years later, the area now boasts numerous retail shops and restaurants, most with upgraded storefronts. From the day it opened, the bistro was a hit, drawing neighbors seeking a stylish setting and an innovative menu at affordable prices. The Haines brothers worked at the restaurant— with Fred as the chef and Matt at the front door—until 2003, when they decided to branch out into Land Park. They opened Riverside Clubhouse in the building that once housed the Hereford House steakhouse, which was popular when the brothers grew up in Land Park. “We could not resist when that iconic neighborhood building became available,” said Matt. Riverside Clubhouse was quickly embraced by folks excited to have a stylish restaurant in their neighborhood.

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For tickets or more information: 916.442.6802 or calautomuseum.org/LSJDinner PUBLISHER FROM page 11 In 2005, the brothers opened 33rd Street Bistro in Davis in the former city hall building, followed in 2007 by an El Dorado Hills version of the bistro. In 2007, they also opened Suzie Burger, serving classic burgers, fries and shakes, at the corner of 29th and P streets. They’ve also had several ill-fated restaurant ventures, but with all the risks they’ve taken, it isn’t surprising. The brothers said they have to perform a delicate balancing act with

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the bistro menu. “We get high praise for being consistent, and we get beat up a bit for not changing the menu,” said Fred. “If we take favorite menu items away, customers get very upset. On the other hand, some of our diners also want to try new things.” So they compromise: About 80 percent of the menu stays the same in all the bistro locations, while the other 20 percent is subject to change. “We are proud to have created basic bistro staples like the Oregon Blue Cheese and Chop Chop salads, and the Pike’s Market and Mt. Hood panini sandwiches that were served our first year,” Fred said. With our city’s restaurant scene exploding (at least 40 new restaurants are in the works), existing restaurants find it hard to retain customers. “We know folks want to try out new places, and so do we,” said Fred. “But in the end we want them back.” Their latest venture is an ambitious one: The Grove, a 3,600-square-foot

eatery with a large patio, at the Pavilions shopping center. The brothers just signed a lease for the space and are excited about making it a regional draw as an entertainment locale as well as an innovative farm-to-fork dining spot. They hope to open in March. True to form, Matt will work hard to pull the deal together, and Fred will figure out how to make it work. Because of their success, the brothers have never strayed far from their neighborhood roots. Fred lives a few blocks away from the bistro in East Sac and cooks at home every day. Matt lives a few houses down from Riverside Clubhouse in Land Park. The brothers host numerous neighborhood-centered events at each location. Sacramento has gained enormously from their neighborhood ventures. The Haineses employ 300 people. Their restaurants are open seven days a week, 12 to 16 hours a day. With tight profit margins and discerning

customers, there is very little room for error. “The restaurants have always been a completely positive center point of our lives for our families,” said Fred. “As far as working together goes, we’ve really only had a few moments of real disagreement. But at the end of the day, we’re brothers and we work it out and move on.” “It’s simple,” said Matt. “We both love what we do.” After 20 years, Sacramento diners sure seem to love what their partnership has created in our neighborhoods. 33rd Street Bistro will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 14, with an outdoor concert featuring Mercy Me! at 8 p.m. The party starts at 7 p.m. with drink and appetizer specials. The Celebrating East Sac Art Show also opens that evening in the restaurant’s special events room. 33rd Street Bistro is at 3301 Folsom Blvd. Cecily Hastings can be reached at publisher@insidepublications.com n

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Christmas Tree Lane JESUIT’S FUNDRAISER MIXES SHOPPING, DINING, SINGING, DANCING AND MODELING

BY DUFFY KELLY OUT AND ABOUT ARDEN

t’s that time of year when you can almost smell the pumpkin pie, taste the cranberry, hear “The Nutcracker.” It’s the time when little girls dress in red velvet and the boys, well … they … Hmm. What on earth do boys do this time of year? That’s a question for which only a Jesuit boy has a ready reply. “We put on a huge fashion show.” Jesuit students along with dedicated parent volunteers are hard at work preparing for the Loyola Guild’s annual fundraiser, Christmas Tree Lane, a two-day holiday season kickoff event featuring a blitz of shopping, dining, singing, dancing and modeling. Dozens of students will be modeling along with some of their parents in a series of dance-packed fashion shows set for Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. The shows will be choreographed by longtime stage manager Lisa Schwan of Carmichael. Schwan has indelibly etched her glitzy fun signature on Jesuit’s Christmas Tree Lane fashion shows as well as those of other area schools over the past two decades. She’s got it down to a science, teaching kids and

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The Loyola Guild of Jesuit High School, along with boys from the senior class, are putting on Christmas Tree Lane, three fashion shows and a holiday shopping extravaganza on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1

their parents to waltz the catwalk and wow the crowds while decked out in clothing from some of Sacramento’s finest clothiers. The shows feature the school’s graduating seniors and welcome girls from area high schools to round out the testosterone. The public has three opportunities to take in the fashion show. The event kicks off on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. with a dinner show. Breakfast and lunch shows will be held at 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 1. In addition to the fashion show, guests can enjoy holiday shopping both days. A pavilion featuring wares from dozens of vendors will be open

on Nov. 30 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. and on Dec. 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers will find everything from orange marmalade to handmade table linens to jewelry and home décor. Funds raised at Christmas Tree Lane benefit Jesuit’s scholarship fund to assist students who otherwise might not be able to afford the cost of tuition at Jesuit. For tickets, contact Jenna Cosca at cosca.ctl@gmail.com or visit jesuithighschool.org

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When you donate an item to Goodwill® in the Sacramento area, the money made from that donation goes to fund vocational training and job placement – right here in Sacramento. Every old chair, couch, toaster or living room lamp you give, lights the way for a disabled or disadvantaged member of our community trying to make it on their own. It’s not charity, it’s Goodwill. For more information, visit GoodwillSacto.org. ® OUT AND ABOUT FROM page 16 feet long, 4 feet wide and 4 feet high. If your pile is bigger than that, not to worry. There’s just an extra charge of $25 for another 8-by-4-by-4-foot pile. (If you are like me, you are very good at squishing down garbage.) There are some restrictions that you can discuss with the county. But for the most part, you name your garbage, the county will take it. You must schedule an appointment to set your pickup day and put your trash out in the street the day before—not earlier. Which brings me back to Price. I was terrified watching him operate this truck because a massive cranelike thing jetted into the sky. Gears shifted. Wheels turned and things spun to pick up a huge old couch in my pile. Robert said not to worry. “Only one time did the whole truck tip over.” He was joking, of course. And loving every minute of telling me about the special training he’s had to work the fancy truck’s gadgets and gizmos. “I love my job. It’s like

playing with trucks all day!” And with that he hoisted up the couch and dropped it into his truck. Voila.

SEE SPOT READ Carmichael library is the place to be at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. That’s when school-age children (6 through 12) are invited to read to specially trained therapy dogs. The library can supply the books or families are welcome to bring their own. Readers should be able to read their story in five to 10 minutes. Carmichael Library is at 5605 Marconi Ave.

SERVING UP TENNIS I’m showing my age, but for a good reason. In 1991 I worked as a television producer for a nationally syndicated program about teenagers. The show OUT AND ABOUT page 20

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“We want to make sure was called “Scratch” and it featured children inspirational news and feature stories everywhere about up-and-coming kids with have access to amazing talent. courts, lessons That year I covered the story of two and equipment young girls who played tennis every so they can be day with their father at a public park introduced to in a city etched with gang violence: tennis,” said Compton. Williams. “It’s The family didn’t have a such an easy membership to a tennis club nor sport to take access to expensive tennis coaches. up. You don’t Instead, they had their industrious need a large father as their coach who, despite group of people never having played tennis himself, like you might served up a plan to improve his for a baseball daughters’ lives while protecting game. You don’t them from idle time. He’d teach them need a lot of to excel in a sport that was accessible complicated, to anyone who had access to a public expensive court, a racquet and a ball. equipment and The girls’ father collected used facilities like you tennis balls from country clubs might need for and piled them into a grocery cart, skiing. wheeling it from his home to the “Tennis is a public courts. Over and again, day lifelong sport after day, he taught his girls to hit that people can forehands, backhands, volleys and easily pick up overheads. His goal? To make them and play well Junior Tennis Fund Sacramento is a nonprofit organization the best tennis players in the world. charged with ensuring that underserved youths in Sacramento, into adulthood.” His plan worked. Placer, El Dorado and Yuba counties are able to play tennis on JTFS was The two girls I’m talking about public courts in their own neighborhoods established are Venus and Serena Williams. in 2014 as a You know the rest of their story. It is available to all kids in the region in membership group as well as a undoubtedly illustrates how powerful their own neighborhood parks. group open to donations. While a public tennis court can be. So Retired teacher Carol Rose JTFS membership fees go toward how does Sacramento and Inside and Arden Park resident Joyce administrative costs, donations help Publications fit into this story? Read Williams are just a couple of those fund grants. Williams expects JTFS on. tennis fans. They’re busy with will fund $4,000 in area public access A few dedicated tennis bums in Junior Tennis Fund Sacramento, a programs. Sacramento understand this power nonprofit organization charged with “Tennis gives kids something to so well they’ve embarked on an ensuring that underserved youths do after school, and Sacramento is ambitious plan to make sure tennis in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado the perfect climate for year-round and Yuba counties are able to play tennis,” she said. “We hope our tennis on public courts in their own program helps youth discover tennis.” THE CALM WORKOUT neighborhoods. That means making For more information, go to sure the courts are in good condition, juniortennisfund.org accessible to all, and that kids have affordable coaching options, clinics CRAFTY FUNDRAISING and equipment. The group focuses on raising Make your shopping lists and money and granting funding to mark your calendars for St. John $10 OFF Your First Visit qualifying programs throughout the Evangelist’s 37th annual Craft All levels practicing together. Open everyday. the region. It will be distributing Fair to be held the first weekend in their first grants by year’s end December. after reviewing a collection of grant The craft fair will feature the 2030 H Street | 4397 Arden Way applications. wares from more than 150 vendors

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the course of the past year by the diva of all craft fairs, Pat Holbus of Carmichael. Irish coffees and hot cocoa will help kick off the craft fair from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, when admission is $5. Free admission and more shopping continue Saturday (from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Sunday (from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Shopping will be an indoor/outdoor experience with vendors setting up their items in classrooms and the gymnasium. Holbus says to not worry about going hungry, as there will be plenty of food to choose from. St. John the Evangelist is at 5701 Locust Ave. in Carmichael.

SCREEN SHOTS Sacramento’s Big Idea Theatre will be holding general auditions for the three shows planned for the 2016 season. Actors will be seen for “Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England,” “The Rover” and “A Bright New Boise.” Auditions are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, and noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the scripts. No monologues are required. Appointments are strongly encouraged and call-back dates will be set as needed. To reserve an audition slot, email audition@bigideatheatre.org Include your résumé and headshot if available. For more information, go to bigideatheatre.org/auditions

IN STITCHES The Camellia Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America welcomes all to its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave. The meeting is free. All you need is a love of embroidery! For more information, call 2232751. Duffy Kelly can be reached at dk@ insidepublications.com n

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Main Street Makeover SECOND PHASE OF FAIR OAKS BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS STARTS

BY SUSAN PETERS COUNTY SUPERVISOR

he second phase of improvements for Carmichael’s main street,

Fair Oaks Boulevard, has commenced, targeting the segment from Landis to Shirley avenues. The initial work will consist of installing trench and conduit systems to replace overhead utility lines with underground facilities. Once the undergrounding is completed, streetscape improvements will proceed. Plans call for bicycle lanes, landscape medians and

The Carmichael Recreation and Park District will be recognizing fallen local heroes listed on the Wall of Honor at Patriot’s Park during a special ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. The name of Sheriff’s Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Deputy Danny Oliver will be added. He was killed in the line of duty in 2014. The park is at 6827 Palm Ave.

sidewalks, including the installation of a pedestrian path on the south side of Grant Avenue adjacent to Carmichael Park. A new traffic signal also will be installed at the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Landis Avenue, along with modifications to the existing signals at Grant Avenue and Engle Road. A new signal interconnect will be installed, too, to provide traffic congestion relief. Tiechert & Sons Inc. was the winning bidder on the project, which will cost almost $6.5 million.

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PATRIOTS PARK CEREMONY Patriots Park serves as a lasting monument honoring a special group of individuals who served our community and nation, and their names are listed on the park’s Wall of Honor. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, the Carmichael Recreation and Park District will sponsor a special ceremony recognizing those heroes previously honored and adding the name of Sheriff’s Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Deputy Danny Oliver,

who was killed in the line of duty in 2014. Located at 6827 Palm Ave., the park and its Wall of Honor represent a special place to reflect upon and never forget the special meaning of sacrifice made by those who served us wearing different uniforms—the military, law enforcement, and fire protection. Each honoree has a connection to the area and the memorial provides a source of pride and remembrance for their families, loved ones and friends. The public is welcome to attend and I hope you can join me that morning in paying tribute to all of the wall’s fallen heroes. A complete listing of honorees is available on the Park District’s website, carmichaelpark. com

WHO’S THAT DOGGIE AT THE AIRPORT? Sacramento International Airport has a new customer service amenity that comes with a wagging tail and a wet nose. Certified pet therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers are making twice-weekly visits to the airport terminals to make the travel experience more enjoyable. The new program, named the Boarding Area Relaxation Corps (BARC) is a partnership between the airport and Sacramento nonprofit, Lend a Heart, Lend a Hand. The agency provides dogs whose temperament makes them suitable for the noisy, crowded environments of an airport terminal. BARC is aimed at reducing stress and adding to the enjoyment of passengers. Visitors will recognize BARC handlers by their navy blue vest, and their canines will also wear a navy blue vest that says, “PET ME.” Currently, there are similar programs in an estimated 30 U.S. airports. Lend a Heart ensures that dogs have undergone obedience training, are spayed or neutered, and are up-todate on vaccinations. They evaluate the handlers and their dogs before certifying them as animal-assisted therapy animals. Dogs are required

Sacramento International Airport’s Boarding Area Relaxation Corps (B.A.R.C.) is a brand-.new customer service amenity that provides certified pet therapy dogs available to travelers to pet. Having a gentle cute dog to pet may be one way to relieve the stress of flying, checking in and going through security.

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NO CAMPFIRES IN THE PARKWAY Since May of this year, more than 50 wildfires have ignited in Sacramento County regional parks, with a majority occurring in the American River Parkway. In response

Skip’s Kitchen was recently recognized by the Board of Supervisors for having an outstanding record practicing “safety first.” The popular Arden Arcade restaurant was one of 636 facilities recognized during National Food Safety Education Month in September with an Award of Excellence. To find how your favorite restaurant and food facility scored on an inspection, emdinspections.saccounty.net.

to the increasing fire danger, the Board of Supervisors approved an urgency ordinance granting additional authority to the Regional Parks Department to restrict the use of barbeques and other incendiary devices in regional parks except in designated picnic areas. In addition, the ordinance makes it a misdemeanor crime to ignite, maintain or use a fire in any regional park facility without a permit from the director. Fires in the American River Parkway are an immediate threat to public safety. The goal of this ordinance is to protect everyone who uses the parkway, the neighborhoods surrounding it, and the public safety personnel who respond to the fires. These stronger rules and enforcement measures give our Park Rangers another tool to stop fires before they start.

FOOD SAFETY RECOGNIZED Sacramento County celebrated National Food Safety Education Month in September and the Board of Supervisors honored several area businesses for their outstanding records of practicing “safety first” in their kitchens. The county’s Food Safety Awards are just a part of the Environmental Management Department’s nationally recognized food safety program. Sacramento County was the first in nation to issue the green-yellowred placards during food safety inspections that have become a model for other programs. EMD’s Environmental Health Division inspects approximately 5,500 restaurants, retail markets, bakeries, bars and schools for food safety compliance annually. Inspections are unannounced and completed up to three times a year. Each September, Awards of Excellence certificates are issued to food facilities that had no major violations noted during its last three consecutive inspections, and in 2015 there were 636 facilities that earned a certificate.

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IN TUNE FROM page 23 One of the many food establishments earning honors was Skip’s Kitchen in Arden Arcade, and I recently had the pleasure of visiting this restaurant. If you want to find how your favorite restaurant and food facility scored on an inspection, go to emdinspections.saccounty.net

PASTA FEED FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS On Saturday, Nov. 7, the fourth annual Arden-Arcade Community Pasta Feed will be held to raise funds benefitting the youth programs provided by the Sheriff’s Community Impact Project (SCIP) and the Swanston Community Center operated by the Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District. The fun starts with a social hour at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. at the Mission Oaks Community Center at Gibbons Park, 4701 Gibbons Drive, in Carmichael. Tickets are $30 per person and the proceeds go to a good cause: SCIP works to lessen negative influences facing many youths in the Arden Arcade community so as to avoid juvenile delinquency and gang involvement. While attendees will receive a delicious dinner, the true beneficiaries will be the students at Greer Elementary School, Thomas Edison Language Institute and Encina Preparatory High School involved in SCIP-sponsored athletic programs and educational opportunities in conjunction with school administrators and other community-based organizations. SCIP members include retired and active law enforcement personnel, school administrators, business and community members. For more information about SCIP and the pasta feed, go to sacscip.org

ARDEN ARCADE BUSINESS WALK On Friday, Nov. 13, the Sacramento Metro Chamber and Arden Arcade Business Council will be sponsoring their annual “Business

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Sacramento County’s Building Permits and Inspection Division is booming with 1,700 production homes in 23 housing tracts waiting to be built. Plus private permit activity also is up, including additions and kitchen remodels

Walk,” which entails volunteers canvassing local businesses about the area’s economic climate. Volunteers will receive a complimentary breakfast before receiving survey instructions and assignments, then later lunch will be served as results of the walk are reported to the group. Past efforts provided valuable input that led Sacramento County to make infrastructure improvements on major commercial corridors, respond to code enforcement issues, and address public safety concerns. For more information about the walk, contact the Sacramento Metro Chamber at metrochamber.org or 552-6800.

CARMICHAEL HISTORY LECTURE Authors Susan Maxwell Skinner and Toni Christman will join forces on Saturday, Nov. 7, to present fascinating tales linking two Central Valley towns, Carmichael and Lodi, at a free presentation at 2 p.m. at the Carmichael Park Club House. Skinner, a photojournalist and archivist, will discuss Carmichael’s past and the colorful life of its founder, Daniel Webster Carmichael,

whose career included oil-drilling, real estate development and politics. He established his Carmichael Colony between Fair Oaks Boulevard and the American River in 1906. Speaking separately, author Toni Christman will reveal the intriguing history of Lodi, which also has links to the founder of Carmichael. Both authors have interviewed family descendants of Carmichael’s founder; many still reside in the Carmichael-Arden area or Lodi. The presentations will offer glimmers into the past of both communities, and both authors will offer books on their respective towns for signing. Carmichael Park Club House is at 5750 Grant Ave. For more information, call 481-0334.

BUILDING PERMITS UP, WAY UP Sacramento County’s Building Permits and Inspection Division is booming, which represents a reliable barometer of how the economy is doing. Summer applications from 2014 to 2015 have increased by an average of 20 percent. Production housing is up and generating permits, which means

more people working in the construction field plus residents are remodeling their own homes, generating more permits.

To meet the demand for inspections, the Board of Supervisors approved contracting out consulting services to help handle the work spikes. Currently there are 1,700 production homes in 23 housing tracts in the queue waiting to be built. Private permit activity also is up, including additions and kitchen remodels. To meet the demand for inspections, the Board of Supervisors approved contracting out consulting services to help handle the work spikes.

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IN TUNE FROM page 24 With the building industry rapidly changing with improved water and energy saving codes, it can be difficult keeping up with the changes. To be more efficient to handle seasonal work load spikes, the division received a top-to-bottom analysis, was reorganized based on business demands, and its staff received customer service and cross training. The bottom line is Sacramento County is ensuring its inspectors are trained and ready to keep up with the changing demands.

VISITING WITH NEIGHBORS This fall has been a busy time visiting with residents. Last month I concluded my series of “Office Hours,” which I started in 2005 and now hold as an annual tradition beginning in the spring and concluding in the fall. The latest one was at the Concert in the Park in Old Foothill Farms on Oct. 3 that featured the John Skinner Band. These no-appointment outings allow residents to chat with me about issues on a “first come basis” in a casual setting without the need to make an appointment to meet downtown at the County Administrative Center. After the holidays, I will be starting a new round beginning in 2016. On Oct. 14 I met with residents of Arden Arcade and provided an update on activities occurring in their neighborhood. Held in the Sacramento Suburban Water District’s Board Room, the event featured guest speaker Ryan Loofbourrow, executive director of Sacramento Steps Forward, the lead nonprofit agency working to address homelessness in the area by collaborating with the Sheriff’s Department in assisting transients to get services and off the streets. Recently the Board of Supervisors approved funding for a SSF navigator that works one-on-one with transients through referrals by the Sheriff’s North Division Transient

Enforcement Detail. The ensuing discussion provided insight on efforts to reduce homelessness in the area since Sacramento Steps Forward takes a data-driven, outcomes-based approach in helping individuals access housing, health services and employment. That meeting concluded my series of meetings held throughout 2015 in the Arden Arcade. A new schedule for 2016 will be posted on my webpage next month. The next night I attended the San Juan Education Foundation’s STARS Hall of Fame dinner recognizing three outstanding graduates of the San Juan Unified School District. The honorees for 2015 were Facebook Security Chief Officer Alex Stamos (Bella Vista High School), Teichert Chief Operating Officer Mary Rotelli (Rio Americano High School) and Tony Award-nominated actress Kate Levering (El Camino High School). The San Juan Foundation believes inspired and innovative teaching better prepares students for success by utilizing science, technology, arts and reading (STAR). For more information about the foundation, go to sanjuaneducationfoundation.org I also held my Community Coffee during the morning of Oct. 21 at the headquarters of the Fair Oaks Water District. Carmichael-based journalist Susan Maxwell Skinner provided a photographic narrative of the recent Hometown Heroes Parade held last month to honor the three young men (Anthony Sadler, Alex Skarlatos and Spencer Stone) who thwarted the terrorist attack on a European passenger train. Our community recognized the bravery of these three local hometown heroes on Sept. 11 with a parade down Capitol Mall followed by a special ceremony on the west steps of the Capitol. All three had grown up in the Sacramento area and formed a bond of lifelong friendship when attending middle school in Fair Oaks (Skarlatos and Stone attended Carmichael’s Del Campo High School; Sadler attended Rosemont High School).

CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON Thousands of runners are expected to be racing through our neighborhoods in the Third District on Sunday, Dec. 6, during the annual California International Marathon.

The 26.2-mile trek begins at 7 a.m. in Folsom and concludes at the Capitol. This event attracts world-class competition. Several thousand outof-town visitors travel to the area to participate in or watch the marathon. This influx contributes to our local economy via renting lodging, dinning in restaurants, retails sales, etc.

Local hometown heroes Anthony Sadler, Alex Skarlatos, and Spencer Stone, who thwarted the terrorist attack on a European passenger train, were honored for the bravery in September on the west steps of the Capitol. Last month, photojournalist Susan Maxwell Skinner provided a photographic narrative of the recent parade and ceremony at Supervisor Susan Peters’ community coffee meeting.

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Residents can come out and cheers the runners. Fair Oaks Boulevard is part of the route, so Fair Oaks, Carmichael and Arden Arcade residents south of that roadway may find themselves “land-locked” while the race is in progress due to street closure. These closures may cause some inconvenience, so please be cognizant of that when planning your morning activities. Residents can view specific street closures on the marathon’s webpage at runcim.org

SHERIFF’S TOY PROJECT The Sheriff’s Toy Project has been serving our community since 1984, providing gifts as well as food boxes to less-fortunate families. The program provides a characterbuilding environment for Work Project participants who spend their court-ordered jail sentence making toys, building furniture, and refurbishing computers plus donated bicycles. Items are distributed to those in need, including donations to schools for special needs and homeless children. Referrals for recipient families come through the Sheriff’s service centers, deputies, detectives, probation officers, social service agencies, schools and other local nonprofit organizations. Work Project participants develop a great sense of accomplishment during and upon completion of their sentences and many request to volunteer at the workshop after their release. Donations are welcomed. For more information, go to toyproject.org

STOP THE CLOG Grease in sinks and garbage disposals cause a significant percentage of the sewer blockages in the service areas of sanitation districts that serve the unincorporated area and the city of Sacramento. Combined with fats and oils poured down the drain, the accumulation can ultimately restrict flow and cause blockages, so please take that into consideration when do your holiday cooking. Improper grease disposal can lead to costly plumbing repairs and sewer backups in homes and our neighborhoods. Save time, money and the environment by keeping your household pipes clear and clean. For more information, go to StopTheClog.com

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Realistic Redevelopment SACRAMENTO’S NOT SAN FRANCISCO, BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE

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ny evening, especially a weekend, try to find convenient street parking in the grid, from lower R Street to Midtown and over to East Sacramento. Circle the block. And circle again. There isn’t any convenient street parking, not this evening. Restaurants and shops are crowded. Sidewalks bustle. Laughter spills from patios. People—thousands of them— are out enjoying themselves. The goal to reactivate the grid’s forlorn retail spaces and revitalize working-class neighborhoods from generations past has been hammered into reality, all in less than a decade. The traffic tells the story. Or does it? Beyond the challenge of finding a place to park, the answer is a qualified yes. We’re making progress. The path is clear and true. The future is bright. But there’s still work to be done before Sacramento can honestly qualify as a done deal—a success story for the rest of the state and nation to swoon over. “It’s not San Francisco, where everything’s crazy,” says Aaron Marchand, vice president with Turton

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Commercial Real Estate, a premier force in the urban core retail sales and leasing business. He adds, “We’re moving at a stable speed, but we’re moving in the right direction. People are realistic about what we are in Sacramento. It’s not just about what we want to be.” For decades, the distinction between reality and ambition has been a difficult discussion in Sacramento. From the days when the city was an agriculture and railroad town to its contemporary identity as a government and service industry center, Sacramento has struggled to square its shoulders and face facts: We’re not San Francisco, not Los

Angeles, not San Diego or Silicon Valley. We’re not Denver or Portland or Seattle. We never will be. And that’s OK. While there may not be anything abjectly sexy about farmers, railroads and bureaucrats, many of us have always known a fun, creative, inspiring and wonderful place to live can transcend beach access, bay views, bridges and cable cars. Over the past 10 years—notably since the Great Recession ended and economic recovery gained momentum—Sacramento’s grid has taken evolutionary steps to become that enviable place: first in Midtown and East Sacramento and now along R Street.

Downtown is the missing link, the stubborn holdout to progress that defied redevelopment. It’s the corner of our city where a publicly subsidized mall failed even when reincarnated with a second level, theaters, food courts and new department stores. Chasing customers who fled to the suburbs, downtown hasn’t worked since the 1960s. The arena is supposed to change that. Golden 1 Center, with room for 17,500 people enjoying themselves in an expanse of 745,000 square feet—almost double the size of old Sleep Train Arena—will open a year from now. The arena’s impact on downtown will be obvious and

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lmost a year ago, PocketGreenhaven resident Richard Ameil began reading stories about the world’s declining giraffe population and becoming alarmed. He’d had no idea that giraffe populations were in rapid decline across Africa and that there were fewer giraffes in the world than elephants. He realized that without protections, giraffes were facing the very real possibility of extinction.

“Over the past 50 years, the world’s giraffe population has dropped by more than 40 percent because of poaching, habitat loss and overhunting.” No stranger to activism, Ameil— who spent the better part of his career raising money for nonprofits— was so troubled by the statistics that he decided to do something that no

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one else seemed willing to do: He stuck his neck out for these beautiful animals and founded the World Giraffe Foundation. “Over the past 50 years, the world’s giraffe population has dropped by more than 40 percent because of poaching, habitat loss and overhunting,” Ameil says. “And who doesn’t love giraffes? They’re on everything from T-shirts to coffee mugs, but nobody knows how threatened they are.” After reading shocking stories about giraffes being killed for their hides, meat and bone marrow (thought by natives to cure AIDS),

the money paid for giraffe bones and heads, and the market for bracelets and necklaces made from giraffe hair, Ameil reached out to British researcher Julian Fennessy, a leading authority on giraffes, to learn what he could do. “When I asked if I could help, I got a resounding ‘yes,’” says Ameil. “There has been no publicity about this. It’s just been under the radar.” He learned that few countries have policies in place to help slow giraffes’ quiet extinction. According to estimates from the Giraffe Research & Conservation group, there are now only 80,000 giraffes in Africa,

compared to 140,000 in 1999. Certain species are close to extinction: Worldwide, there are only 700 Rothschild’s giraffes; West African giraffes number just 400. Because the decline has continued largely out of the public eye, little pressure has been put on African governments to implement protective policies. Ameil is a direct descendant of Los Californianos, the original Spanish settlers of California. To honor a forebear who helped build many of the state’s missions, he founded California Missions Foundation in 1998. Today, Ameil has a new mission: to end the silence and bring the giraffes’ plight into view before it is too late. The World Giraffe Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to the survival of giraffes through science, conservation and education. Since its inception a few months ago, Ameil has attracted to its board of directors heavy hitters including Fennessy; the presidents of the Sacramento, San Francisco and Houston zoos; and Chris Holben, the president of Runyon Saltzman & Einhorn. He would like to add more international players, scientists and lawyers, and possibly a celebrity or two. “I’m going after the big bucks,” says Ameil. “My goal is to raise $25 million, and I know we can do it if we have people to get the word out.” He has sent letters to Bono, Leonardo DiCaprio and Betty White, all strong animal advocates. Brandon “Baby Giraffe” Belt of the San Francisco Giants has agreed to participate in a public service campaign once the baseball season is over. HEROES page 32

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“We need to work with African governments to stop the poaching,” says Ameil. “We want to shoot with cameras, not guns.” The World Giraffe Foundation is in good hands. The money Ameil and his team raise will be used to conduct a census that will obtain the first accurate count of giraffes in the wild, then to develop a program for managing the existing population. “We need to work with African governments to stop the poaching,” says Ameil. “We want to shoot with cameras, not guns.” Additionally, the funds would be used to support scholarship and educational programs for giraffe conservation. To learn more about the World Giraffe Foundation, go to worldgiraffefoundation.org or the organization’s Facebook page.

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Enter Perry Mason THE CASE OF THE LAW SCHOOL DEAN AND THE FAMOUS ACTOR

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ho doesn’t know Perry Mason? While Erle Stanley Gardner penned numerous stories about the infamous lawyer in the 1930s, ’40s, ’50s and ’60s, it was Raymond Burr’s portrayal of Mason in the classic TV series that made Perry Mason a household name around the world. Perry Mason also had a remarkable influence on Sacramento’s McGeorge School of Law, helping to make it is today. Gardner, Burr and McGeorge intersected in 1960. Back then, McGeorge was an up-and-coming independent night school for lawyers. It was just starting to blossom under a robust and zealous champion, Gordon Schaber, who became dean in 1957 at the age of 29. At the time, he was the youngest law school dean in the country. When people talk about the luminaries who put Sacramento on the map, Schaber often isn’t mentioned. But Schaber was one of Sacramento’s hardest-working, most generous, intelligent and successful civic leaders, one whose community

McGeorge School of Law librarian Harriet Zook holding a Perry Mason script donated to the school by Raymond Burr

impact was felt far and wide. He cared about McGeorge and the community. In 1960, Schaber came up with an idea to generate money and publicity for McGeorge: He invited Gardner to deliver the law school’s commencement address. At the time, McGeorge hadn’t yet affiliated with University of the Pacific. Schaber hadn’t yet helped Jerry Brown, California’s current governor, pass the bar after he failed the first time. McGeorge hadn’t taught the likes

of future State Assemblyman Lloyd Connelly or Sherwood “Shakey” Johnson, the founder of Shakey’s Pizza. Nor had the school hired future U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy to teach. No. In 1960, McGeorge was small. And a world-famous author was coming to deliver a commencement address to the 16 graduates of the class of 1960. But it didn’t happen. Gardner fell ill with appendicitis. So

he offered a substitute: Raymond Burr. Burr delivered the commencement address outdoors in Old Sacramento. It’s said that Burr launched into his speech with a booming, theatrical voice. But a train engine on a nearby track started noisily switching cars, and Burr could hardly be heard. Burr later claimed that he had given the best commencement address of the year “and no one could prove otherwise.” After the commencement, Burr and Schaber became close friends, and Burr ended up a longstanding supporter of McGeorge. “I sensed that McGeorge, this little evening law college that few beyond Sacramento had ever heard of, was destined for greater things,” he once said. “It didn’t take a Perry Mason to reach that conclusion. All it took was knowing something of the way Gordon Schaber’s mind works and his sharing with me a little of his vision for the future.” “We have many contributions from Burr here at McGeorge,” says Harriet Zook, librarian at McGeorge’s Gordon D. Schaber Law Library. “We have photos, scripts and other memorabilia … a Burr fan across the country sent her Burr collection to us.” Some of the memorabilia is on display in the library’s Rotunda Room. Burr’s personal Perry Mason scripts are bound together. They include notes to himself and other cues. According to Zook, Burr donated a large globe, a desk and credenza and a piano that are still around campus.

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Forum Hits Community Nerve DISCUSSION ABOUT THE HOMELESS IN CARMICHAEL ATTRACTS 380 CITIZENS

BY SUSAN MAXWELL SKINNER

be in every corner of the community. You can.” Hudson urged proactivity among

efore the 2014 election, a Carmichael meet-the-

business people. “Secure outdoor

candidates town hall drew

electric points, trash cans and hose

only 60 spectators. In a potent

bibs,” he said. “Turn off WiFi when

statement of public concern, a

your business closes.” A recent sweep resulted in 200

recent forum on homelessness completely filled the La Sierra

tickets and arrests in Carmichael.

Center; 380 people attended.

“But we can’t arrest our way out of

“We hit a nerve,” confirmed

the problem,” conceded North Area

Carmichael Chamber of Commerce

Sheriff’s Captain Kris Palmer. “You

executive Linda Melody. “Maybe

have a problem that’s growing fast.

people feel elections affect them less.

As we get more people through the

But the homelessness situation is

Sheriff’s Academy (new trainees

something they deal with every day

graduate in November, December

here. Everyone has a story to tell.

and January) we’ll get more POP

It’s come to boiling point with many property owners; some threaten to leave our area if problems aren’t resolved.”

Chamber of Commerce executive Linda Melody (left) introduced panelists Brad Hudson (county executive officer), Captain Kris Palmer (Sheriff’s North Area Division), Joy Smiley (deputy district attorney) Assemblyman Ken Cooley and Ryan Loofbourrow (Sacramento Steps Forward)

and TED officers on your streets. Team policing provides greater accountability and responsibility in areas like Arden and Carmichael.”

The orderly meeting accepted only written questions. Outrage—

“Housing, support services and employment together are the solution.”

about transients sleeping in parks, endangering the parkway with illegal fires, loitering in business precincts and causing accumulations of garbage—was not encouraged. “There are differing opinions on this issue,” Melody told the meeting. “They range from frustration to compassion and everything between. The chamber convened this forum so those who have emotion could also have information. Everybody benefits from better understanding of what can and can’t be done, and what programs are in place to help.” Sacramento Sheriff POP (Problem Oriented Policing) and TED (Transient Enforcement Detail) officers lined town hall walls. Invited by the chamber, five panelists were

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Business people, families and community leaders packed a recent forum to air concerns related to the homeless in Carmichael

Assemblyman Ken Cooley urged attendees to build on their dissatisfaction. “If you came here

versed in problems experienced by

panhandling, enforcement of parkway

tonight angry,” he advised, “let that

the homeless and, of concern to many

camping prohibitions, reinstatement

energy drive you forward. Organize

attendees, problems caused by their

of mental health programs, and

meetings. This is how you get ideas;

growing Arden/Carmichael numbers.

efforts to connect transients to

this is how a democracy works.”

While there are no official statistics,

services.

2,600 people are estimated to be living in the streets of Sacramento County. Sacramento County Executive Brad Hudson cited county curbs on

“But we are limited in what we can

Business owners were advised to organize and network. Also

do,” he explained. “Sleeping in public

to post “no trespassing” signs to

places or cars is not illegal. We can’t

give police leverage to remove or prosecute lingerers. Supplying the

homeless with food or money was

Burr and his longtime partner,

discouraged. County Executive Brad

Robert Benevides, built a popular

Hudson instead suggested donating

winery, Raymond Burr Vineyards, in

to programs committed to ending

Sonoma County. Burr would come to

dependency cycles.

Sacramento for McGeorge ceremonies and fundraising events.

“Housing, support services

He last visited in 1992 for

and employment together are the solution,” said Ryan Loofbourrow

Schaber’s retirement celebration.

from the Sacramento Steps Forward

Burr’s health was failing, and he

organization. His 4-year-old agency

needed a wheelchair to get around.

works to house and help homeless

Many said he looked the part of

people rebuild their lives. “Jobs are

his other famous TV character, the

the means by which they pay rent and

wheelchair-bound Robert Ironside.

build self-sufficiency,” he stressed.

At the Radisson hotel, Burr shared

“The problem can’t be solved by any

the stage with Supreme Court

one agency. We all have to work on

Associate Justice Kennedy and other

it.”

luminaries. “I have never met a man or woman

Deputy District Attorney Joy

whom I admire more than Gordon

Smiley explained that early release of jailed felons blended savvy criminals with the homeless population.

Schaber,” Burr said that day. “I

Raymond Burr with Dean Gordon Schaber and Judge Watt in 1981

must also tell you I have never met

“Sometimes it’s the homeless

a man or woman who could so deftly

committing crimes; other times

charm you out of every dollar in your

criminals with homes purposely stay

pocket.” Burr died 10 months later at the

under the radar and are mistaken for

age of 76.

the homeless,” she said.

Schaber had a remarkable career,

Her office and the sheriff are exploring ways to deal with chronic

transforming McGeorge from a

nuisance offenders. “We’re hoping to

small night school into a prestigious law school. From his school days

get more appropriate sentences,” she

at McClatchy High School until his

said. “We’ll direct homeless people to

death in 1997, he was a visionary.

services. But if they have a lengthy

While at McGeorge, Schaber

history of crime, we’ll try to find jail

served as the presiding judge of the

space for them.”

Superior Court in Sacramento, and

The deputy DA urged people to call

he developed programs adopted by

the county’s 311 line with complaints

law schools around the country. In

and to use its new app for reporting

the mid-’60s, he recruited Kennedy

violations. “Your reports help us,” she

to teach at McGeorge, and they

said. “Snap pictures of trespassing,

became become close friends. It’s

loitering, vandalism, code violation.

likely Schaber had some influence

That’s how we build our cases.

over Kennedy’s later opinions on the

“The law says people have the right

Supreme Court, including his history-

to be homeless. But they don’t have

making opinion legalizing same-sex

the right to interfere in your life. You have the right to protect your business and your investments.” To report an emergency, call 911. For nonemergencies, call the sheriff at 874-5115. For complaints to the county, call 311. Contact the Sacramento Sheriff’s North Division at 874-1021. Call Sacramento Steps Forward at 577-9770 or go to sacramentostepsforward.org. n

marriage. In 1992, Schaber received

DOWNTOWN FROM page 33 But Burr’s largest impact on

had said, ‘Come up. We want to get

the school was financial: He helped

a picture of your cutting the grass,’

Schaber raise money. Burr sent

he would have come up,” Claude

out donation letters at Schaber’s

Rohwer, McGeorge’s associate dean

request and even auctioned off parts

for international affairs, said at the

of his own art collection to help fund

time.

expansion of the school’s law library and other buildings. Once the new library was complete,

It was not widely known at the time, but both Schaber and Burr were gay. They were also leaders in their

Burr, a renowned wine connoisseur

respective fields. That commonality

and gourmet, prepared dinner for

could easily be the driving force

the $1,000 contributors. “If Gordon

behind their friendship.

the American Bar Association’s highest honor for service in legal education, the Robert J. Kutak Award. While time fades memories, the jury is in on Gordon Schaber: He had a profound impact on McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento itself, the legal world and the country. Case closed. Scot Crocker can be reached at scot@crockercrocker.com

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The Age Dilemma WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU CAN NO LONGER DRIVE?

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etting around is important no matter how old you are. For some older people, transportation is a frustrating and worrying problem. Many reach a point where they voluntarily give up driving or restrict their driving to daylight hours or familiar areas. Sometimes, family or friends step in and take away the car keys because of physical or mental limitations. The resulting changes and potential loss of mobility can make for emotionally charged feelings. Driving is often equated with independence and freedom, though it’s hardly the same thing. Becoming a nondriver can have pretty devastating consequences. For a long time, U.S. communities have been built on the assumption that everyone drives. Seniors who don’t drive may become housebound, prisoners in their homes. An estimated 15 percent of seniors have gone without food over the past year because of a lack of transportation. Limiting trips can lead to social isolation, loneliness and depression. Older people may not ask for help getting around because they don’t want to be a burden. Even those not too proud to ask for help

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for trips to the doctor or grocery store may be reluctant to make requests for “nonessential” trips to the library, movies, restaurants or volunteer activities. Not making those trips diminishes quality of life and limits opportunities for social connections. People on fixed incomes may not be able to afford some forms of transportation. They and their families may not know what transportation options are available. Though mostly hidden from sight, the transportation problem for older people is big and is getting bigger. After health care, transportation is the major concern facing older people. On average, men outlive their ability to drive by six years and women by 10 years. Twenty percent of people over

the age of 65 don’t drive. By 2030, the “silver tsunami” of aging baby boomers will double the number of senior citizens. There are alternatives to getting in a car and driving to get someplace. The alternatives vary considerably in cost, convenience, availability, services provided and how acceptable they are. Ideally, older people and their families can plan in advance on how to handle transportation during nondriving years and make a smooth transition. The first step is to consider trip needs. Next is to determine what resources are available and where the gaps are. Many older people rely on family and friends to provide transportation. Having a regular schedule of trips,

one that fits everyone’s calendar, with specific trip assignments and firm commitments can simplify things. Daughter can take Mom to the grocery store on Thursdays. Grandson can take Granddad to a favorite restaurant. Family members and friends can’t always be available, so finding transportation alternatives to fill in the gaps is important. By not paying for car insurance, gas, maintenance and depreciation, older people can free up hundreds of dollars a month for other uses. They can apply this windfall to reimbursing their relatives and friends for rides. It’s certainly appropriate to offer reimbursement and to establish clear GETTING page 39

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Shared Concerns RESIDENTS FRET OVER AIRBNB’S IMPACT ON THE CITY

BY JORDAN VENEMA BUILDING OUR FUTURE

aybe you have heard of them, and maybe you just wish you hadn’t, but Airbnbs are popping up in neighborhoods across Sacramento. Like the taxi-usurping Uber, Airbnb is part of the new shared economy, providing an alternative to hotels by allowing travelers to stay in people’s homes. It sounds like a great business model for travelers and hosts alike, but some Sacramento residents are concerned that Airbnbs pose a greater problem than the occasional nuisance of random guests. With fewer than 200 Airbnb units in Sacramento, worry over Airbnb’s impact might seem premature. (San Francisco has more than 20,000 Airbnb units.) Still, in September, a community meeting was held at Sacramento city hall to address the concerns of Airbnb hosts and neighbors and to gather data that could be used in drafting a new city ordinance regulating Airbnb operators. According to Randi Knott, the city’s government affairs director, Airbnb puts hotels at a competitive disadvantage. Unlike hotels, Airbnb operators don’t pay the city’s 12 percent transit occupancy tax on short-term rentals (less than 30 days). “In terms of revenue for the city, it’s a matter of covering costs, because everybody who’s in our city drives on our streets, creates trash that needs to be picked up,” Knott says. With this concern in mind, the city council’s law and legislation

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River Park resident Kate Riley

committee directed city staffers to draft an ordinance regulating Airbnb earlier this spring.

At the September meeting, attended mostly by Airbnb hosts, the city revealed a plan (subject to

revision) to allow Airbnb hosts to operate up to 30 days yearly before the city would require a conditionaluse permit, which would entail a fee ($3,000) and a public hearing. Most attending the meeting gasped at the permit’s cost. Thirty days was only a starting point for the discussion. It’s a limit placed on Airbnb hosts by the most restrictive cities. Sacramento referred to a survey conducted by the League of California Cities that showed “extremely tight regulations because they experienced problems,” says Knott—problems that Sacramento hopes to avoid. In the past year, River Park resident Kate Riley noticed an uptick of strangers, “cars I didn’t recognize, and people going in and out of a [nearby] house.” Basically, she says, “I woke up one morning near an international mini-hotel.” “As a neighbor, when there’s a change in use in residential area, I’m supposed to be notified,” she says. But Riley found out her neighbor was hosting Airbnb travelers only after doing some research online. Airbnb is great for the host, she says, but “it has a subtle but pervasive effect on the nature of the neighborhood. The rest of us, we’re not getting anything out of this but congestion and strangers.” A large number of Airbnbs could pose a problem not just for neighbors but for all Sacramentans. During the community meeting’s open discussion, resident Ty Hudson expressed fear that Airbnb home sharing could turn into a “massive unregulated business.” A researcher with Unite Here Local 49, a union representing the

hospitality industry, Hudson said properties could be purchased solely to be used as Airbnbs—a situation that is already occurring in tourist locales such as Napa and Sonoma. “Those sort of shadow hotels are not regulated for guest safety or for neighborhood impact,” he pointed out. He’s also concerned about “the squeeze of higher and higher rents and trying to be able to continue to live in Sacramento … What we’ve seen in other cities is that lots of units are removed from the residential rental market and dedicated full time to short-term rentals.” Hudson worries that unregulated Airbnbs, since they are lucrative, remove an incentive for owners to rent long term. So what solution should the city seek to appease both hosts and neighbors? And how does the city create incentives for property owners to rent long term? One proposal was to allow Airbnbs only when the hosts live on-site, precluding an individual from setting up multiple Airbnb units. The host’s presence would also create more accountability for tenants and reduce potential nuisances. The most expedient solution for the city is to require Airbnb tenants to pay the transit occupancy tax, which would help cover the costs of increased tourism. When the proposed ordinance will be approved is still up in the air; that there will be an ordinance is not. After going to the law and legislation committee, the proposed ordinance will go to the planning committee before reaching the council for a vote. That means community input is still welcome. Knott encourages hosts and neighbors alike to stay involved: Visit the city website (cityofsacramento.org), email her directly (rknott@cityofsacramento. org) and attend city council meetings. “We are happy to have them,” she says regarding community concerns. Airbnbs aren’t going anywhere. But before Airbnb settles in Sacramento, the city, like any good host readying a room for a guest, needs to tidy up its ordinance first.

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transportation for those in specific

its use is beneath them. One statistic

ZIP codes. There’s a free VA van

end of life. It is possible to get around

indicates only 4 percent of the elderly

for Veterans Administration clients.

without a car. Where you live makes a

use transit. Stops may be far away

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big difference in how easy it is to do.

and schedules infrequent. Trips

remain mobile by hooking them up

require waits and may entail stairs,

with volunteer drivers, kind of an

self-driving cars promise to eliminate

transfers and considerable time.

ultra-low-cost Uber for the older.

many transportation problems,

As yet, though, there is no ITN

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Sacramento affiliate.

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Sacramento’s Paratransit provides mobility training to familiarize potential users with RT’s bus and

Transportation options in rural

light rail system. Training covers how

and suburban areas can be especially

to get to and from stations and stops,

limited. It may be that complex

fares, determining routes and reading

transportation strategies are not

schedules. It includes riding on RT’s

be the best way to deal with loss

wheelchair-accessible buses and light

of the ability to drive. Sometimes

rail trains.

it’s better to be closer to goods and

Not being able to drive is not the

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dults who oversee high school sports in Sacramento inhabit a universe of wins and losses and money. They can handle the wins and losses. The money can bury them. There are two problems with money. First, there is never enough. Second, asking for more is always hard. Without money, high school sports teams can’t thrive. They can just barely exist. School districts provide the essential funding, keeping athletes clothed in appropriate gear and covering salaries or stipends for coaches. But there are little things that make a big difference—stuff like tournament entry fees or practice togs or team jackets. This means washing cars and selling cookie dough and asking parents to write checks. It means fundraising. And it means enlisting someone to watch over the money and ensure it’s handled fairly and honestly. At C.K. McClatchy High School, the adults have created a system for combating the negative aspects of fundraising. They’ve managed to make it inclusive, transparent,

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nostalgic, sociable and even fun, all at once. The McClatchy program—called Restore the Roar—is so simple that its wisdom can be transplanted to any campus, public or private.

“A few years ago, one of our alums, Bob Sertich, wanted to give back to the school and help raise money for the football team,” McClatchy athletic director Rob Feickert says. “He wanted to create an account other than the school account. When I came

along as athletic director, I said it would be better to make it available to all members of our athletic programs.” Turning Restore the Roar into an all-encompassing machine for sports fundraising was a stroke of inspiration backed by strict, transparent protocols. First, Sertich incorporated the organization as a nonprofit. Second, coaches for each McClatchy sport were asked to recruit parents who would sit on the Restore the Roar governing board and represent individual programs. Third, each sport could raise (and spend) their own dollars, but all monies would be housed in the Restore the Roar account, which Sertich tracked and shared at monthly board meetings. “The important part is that the teams have access to their own money, but we also have the ability as a group to discuss issues in an open forum,” Sertich says. “RTR provides accounting services for team fundraisers and provides total transparency with where the money is being spent. It’s a good way to do business. It eliminates the distrust you find in other places, and even questions of embezzlement, which unfortunately happens.” Sertich is a retired finance guy with the state. After spending 35 years keeping track of very large sums of money destined for health and human services, he finds the Restore the Roar balance sheets a labor of love. The work makes him feel good— decades after he and his three siblings graduated from McClatchy, a generation after his own three SPORTS page 43

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SPORTS FROM page 40 children passed through the Freeport Boulevard institution. I spent one year on the Restore the Roar board, as a parent representing boys volleyball. While I added virtually nothing, the opportunity to review the balance sheets and vote on various coaches’ requests for extra funds was important and empowering. We never turned anyone down for money, but there was a healthy process of discussion and plenty of sunlight on the cash flow. For 2015, around $120,000 will pass through Restore the Roar’s books. “To get one parent from each sport was tough,” Feickert says. “It took a couple of years to get all the coaches on board with that part. But eventually, we built a very good group of people. When parents get involved, they can do so much more than me, a guy whose role at the school is basically middle management.” When the Restore the Roar board had questions about facilities, the school administration didn’t get

stuck in the middle. The parents had Sacramento City Unified School District trustee Jay Hansen come and answer questions. The final inspiration by Sertich was nostalgic: an annual Hall of Fame dinner. McClatchy has a deep legacy bench—the school opened in 1937—and Sertich casts a wide net, inducting upward of 40 ancient Lions each year. He knows they all buy tickets and bring family and friends. This year’s Hall of Fame dinner was Oct. 24 at the Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation hall in Elk Grove. Restore the Roar president Rod Kunisaki organized the details. The $45 dinner draws around 500 people. “With the dinner, you get the advantage of the alumni, and you get money separate from money from other fundraisers,” Sertich says. “To connect with alumni is powerful.” Any school can copy the Restore the Road playbook. The only question is why they don’t.

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Battening Down IT’S TIME TO GET READY FOR WINTER

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. Scott Fitzgerald wrote, “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time.” California weather certainly puts our intelligence to the test, since we can simultaneously experience flood and drought. This winter, we are told to prepare for El Niño weather conditions but cautioned that it may not deliver above-average snow and rain this far north. Even if it does, there won’t be enough precipitation to replenish groundwater and fill reservoirs. We need to batten down the hatches and continue to save as much water as we can. Many of our Sacramento streets are prone to flooding, especially during leaf season when green waste is piled next to the curb. In heavy rain, leaves can quickly clog the storm drains. Some of us participate in a winter ritual: watching for rising waters, then donning boots and raincoats, shouldering rakes and wading outside to clear the leaves away. While it feels rather heroic, it’s hard on the back and often futile. It would be much better if there were fewer leaves in the street. Keep as many of your

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leaves on your property as possible, saving them for use as mulch and in your compost pile. If you must dispose of them, first fill up your green-waste container before dumping them loose into the street. Make sure that leaf and debris piles don’t block the gutters so that water can flow freely. Keep them out of bike lanes, too. It’s time for fall cleanup tasks. Clear downspouts and clean out rain gutters so that water doesn’t damage eaves and pool too close to the house. Make sure that tree branches don’t rub against your roof, house and wires. Trim plants away from foundation vents. Look for broken branches in your trees that could fall during a storm. Reduce the height of roses so that their canes

don’t get damaged in the wind, and thin and tie down growth on arbors and trellises. Clear out weeds and insect-infested plants and dispose of diseased leaves. Pick up fallen fruit to discourage rodents. Squirrels and jays are busily burying nuts, so watch for tree seedlings and dig them out as soon as possible. Remove saucers from beneath potted plants so that their roots don’t get waterlogged. Turn over saucers and other containers that will hold standing water so that you don’t provide breeding sites for mosquitoes. We haven’t had much cold weather in recent winters, but don’t forget that some plants are frost-tender. If you are growing tender plants in containers, pull them into the garage

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All Cooped Up THIS LOCAL PAIR CREATES WHIMSICAL HOMES FOR BACKYARD CHICKENS

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irls need nice things.” At least that’s what it says on a throw pillow at a friend’s house. When she needlepointed the pillow, I’m sure my friend wasn’t thinking about chickens. It does, though, seem like an appropriate motto for Two Flew The Coop, a Sacramento business specializing in whimsical chicken coops. Four years ago, Sacramento passed an ordinance making it legal to have up to three backyard chickens within city limits. That sounds like fun, but having a happy, healthy flock takes some effort. Even city chickens need protection from predators and a clean, dry, ventilated place to sleep at night. Besides, the ordinance requires people who have chickens to keep them in a coop, which could be a problem for people who enjoy a beautifully manicured landscape. “That’s why we decided to turn chicken coops into something special,” said Greg Howes, who co-owns the business with Brian Fikes. The duo’s coops feature all sorts of specialness: One has a pirate ship theme; another, Disney-inspired characters on the walls. There’s a

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Greg Howes (seated) and Brian Fickes create custom chicken coops

green coop with a giant “Z” on the door, and a red-and-yellow barnshaped coop decorated with “Fresh Eggs” signs. “We even created a Barbie-pink coop trimmed with hearts and butterflies for a little girl down the street,” said Howes. “Another one was a French theme decorated with

bicycles, Eiffel Towers and blue flowers.” Oh la la. The girls must have loved that one. “No two are the same,” said Howes. “We have a basic design, which varies in size depending on how many birds you have. Our builder can make basic changes, like moving the nesting boxes to the back or side or adding

extra ventilation. Coops are made primarily of reclaimed materials such as barn wood or fencing, and all have corrugated tin roofs. They are delivered to us in basic form. Then, customers tell us the theme and colors they’d like and we go to work painting and decorating with weathered signs and odds and ends we find at rummage sales. No two are alike.” The coops are built on stilts, which the birds like, plus it makes the coops easy to clean, even for someone in a wheelchair. Because chickens like to roost when they sleep, each coop has several roosting poles. At one end are nesting boxes with a hinged door to make it easy to collect eggs. How much would one of these fourstar chicken abodes cost? “A large coop measuring 30 inches by 54 inches would comfortably house four to five chickens, depending on the breed, and could cost as much as $600,” said Howes. Well, girls do need nice things. When Howes and Fikes aren’t personalizing coops, they often hold classes for people interested in having a backyard flock. The partners have a long history raising chickens and are considered the local experts on the topic. Classes are offered through Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op and Soil Born Farms. “We also go to people’s homes to help them figure out the best environment,” said Fikes. “We advise them about things like space, where to place the coop and how to protect the chickens from things such as swimming pools and raccoons.” “Their natural habit is to scratch the ground and pick at garden plants,” said Howes. “If possible, it’s

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As we sat in the yard behind the pair’s Tahoe Park home, the chickens were clucking away, sounding quite happy as they walked around scratching pine shavings and looking for anything interesting. The yard cats stayed on their own side of the fence. “They aren’t exactly friends,” explained Fikes. “They have a pecking order. If the cats and chickens come face to face, it’s the cats that back up.

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f you’re looking for that perfect sandwich – the mouth-watering one that hits the spot - look no further than the aptly named Sandwich Spot on Marconi Avenue near Fulton. With about two dozen specialty signature sandwiches to choose from as well as the tasty basics such as turkey and roast beef, there is something for everyone. Whether you are a teriyaki BBQ lover or you tilt to the Pacific Islander side of lunch and crave a zap of pineapple atop your Fiji flavored chicken sandwich, you’ll have come to the right place. And for the meat lovers out there, there’s a specialty Tri Tip on the menu every Tuesday and Friday. The Taylor Center location is one of the first Sandwich Spot locations in Sacramento. It’s locally owned by Davin and Param Singh who bought the store in 2011 after the couple had spent many years with Quiznos. Davin added the Fiji theme to the Taylor Center store in honor of his homeland and came up with some Fijian flavor twists and secret Island sauces to go with the store’s already bursting menu. His special touch makes the Taylor Center Sandwich Spot stand out brightly among all of the co-op store’s various locations throughout the region. “We do our exclusive sauces with an island flair that make the Taylor Center restaurant unique,” said Davin. One of those sauces is “Bomb Sauce,” a spicy ranch that draws out all the flavor in the meats and adds a creamy kick. The other is “Secret Sauce,” a mysteriously delicious blend of olive oil, garlic and other goodies. “We slice all our meats and cheese fresh, made to order, bake our own bread every day and go the extra mile with our customers by taking their food out to them each day. We make homemade soups, garden salads, homemade dressings and chile year round. Our sandwiches are huge sandwiches with a lot of meat. We don’t just put lettuce and a tiny slice of meat on the bread. You know chain sandwich shops are known for putting a lot more lettuce than meat? We are the opposite,” Davin said. “It’s the little things we do that make us different from a Subway or any other competition.” All the basics, such as turkey, roast beef, ham, etc, are on the menu. But in addition, the Sandwich Spot has 24 signature sandwiches and Davin and Param have added even more to the list. Anybody for the “The Pineapple Express?” It’s teriyaki chicken, pineapple and jack cheese. Or how does the “Flying Hawaii” sound? It’s a combination of roast beef, bacon, BBQ sauce and cheddar cheese. Or take a bite of the hot turkey, bacon, cheddar cheese and avocado and a flaky Dutch crunch bread. Yum!

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few months ago, I got the ridiculous notion that the senior pastor in my church was giving me the stink eye. Problem is, I couldn’t figure out why or what I was feeling. The reason came to me last month when I was paying my bills: I had accidentally stopped making my monthly donations. My oversight occurred after I enrolled in our church’s online contribution system. I began the program by setting up three test payments on my credit

card. If it worked well, I’d start making semimonthly debits and rack up frequent flyer miles. But after making the initial payments, I forgot to add more. The result was I hadn’t given so much as a penny in four months! As a Protestant, I don’t normally confess to my pastor, nor does he track my giving. However, since some congregants express their unhappiness by withholding contributions, I thought I should set the record straight with him. Of course, I was too much of a coward to tell him directly, so I went to our administrative pastor instead. (Kind of like picking which parent you’ll least disappoint.) “Norris, I’m so glad you mentioned it,” he said. “Our bookkeepers had asked me if you were upset with us.” “No, no,” I insisted. “We’ve been quite happy here for 12 years. Please forgive my senior moment.” “I can understand that,” he said. “Most of us check our credit card and bank statements looking for fishy charges and to see if somebody

took something from us that they shouldn’t. “But,” he added, “most of us fail to stop and count what we should have given but didn’t.” He was right. There were no fraudulent charges in my monthly statements, so I had focused only on my healthy bank balance. I hadn’t bothered to ask why the balance was higher than normal. I took the spend-now-auditlater approach. I was looking out for No. 1, thinking about getting what I deserved. Never mind what I ought to be giving to those in need. Instead of limiting my search to fraudulent charges, I should have been looking for the places I’d failed to be generous. I should have been looking to see if I’d shorted someone, not just if someone had shorted me. Jesus told a story in Luke 12:13-21 about a greedy farmer who produced such a terrific crop that he asked himself: “What can I do? My barn isn’t big enough for this harvest.” He answered himself by tearing down his barns to build bigger ones. Then he sat back and said: “Self, you’ve done well! You’ve got it made and can now retire. Take it easy and have the time of your life!” But the next night, the dude died and stood before God to answer this question: “Fool! Who gets your barn full of goods now?” Jesus concluded with a warning: “That’s what happens when you fill your barn with Self and not with God.” After confessing to my pastor and promising to right my wrong, I felt better.

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acramento’s first sheriff, Joseph McKinney, was elected at 21 years old and shot dead a few months later. The year was 1850. Lore of Sacramento law evokes the county’s unruly past. Before a jail was built, bad guys were tied to trees or held in dirt pits. “There is no forgetting that our department started in the Gold Rush,” says veteran employee Sharon Telles. “Thousands of men were walking to the goldfields every day. There were riots and shootings. Sacramento was the wildest of Wild West towns.” The historian revels in department tidbits: early sheriffs, she notes, resided in the jail house. 1920s Sheriff Ellis Jones banged a pole on his bedroom ceiling when prisoners got rowdy above. Because his daughter took meals to miscreants, he dubbed his lass Sacramento’s first female deputy. Telles shows ancient jail meal trays, soldered with lead. “I never heard that anyone died from it,” she says. Until the 1960s, deputies created their own uniforms from Army surplus oddments. The first official female deputies were kitted in pencil skirts, high heels and nylons. “They carried their guns in shoulder purses,” she says, laughing. “Imagine asking a bad guy to wait while you got your gun out.” And if Sacramento jail walls could talk, infamy would be recounted. President Ford’s would-be attacker

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Sheriff Scott Jones experiences the top cop office as it appeared in the 1970s, furnished with Sheriff Duane Lowe’s memorabilia. The setting is a new museum, located in the Sheriff’s Training Academy, Carmichael. Volunteers Sharon Telles, Susan Rosso, Marilyn Langhorst and Dennis Harvey complete the lineup.

Squeaky Fromme, Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, bank robber Patty Hearst’s accomplices, and serial murderer Dorothea Puente all cooled captive heels in the downtown slammer. Telles served seven sheriffs and has established a museum to verify 165 years of local law history. In a former classroom at the Sacramento Sheriff’s Academy, she displays artifacts to

remind new recruits how tough their predecessors were. “Law enforcement is a calling,” she says. “I’m in awe of what it takes to get up every morning and do this job. If modern cops think they’ve got it bad, imagine what it was like to sweat in wool gabardine in patrol cars with no air conditioning, without computers and with little radio

contact. These were the men and women who built this organization.” Museum exhibits bear her out. There are mothballed uniforms, clunky car radios and a one-way glass used for vintage lineups. There are shackles, sap sticks and gothiclooking cell keys. A recreation of Sheriff Duane Lowe’s 1970s office includes his massive mahogany desk; his cowboy boots and portraits of

A 1958 poster urges voters to favor Sheriff Don Cox Visiting exhibits, retired lieutenants Harry Machen and Gil Magness suffer a short spell in the museum slammer

the steed Lowe rode at President Reagan’s inauguration. A framed snap shows Lowe and Gerald Ford, hours before the president’s nearassassination. Sheriff Don Cox is immortalized by gun belt and election posters. A 1950s picture shows him with movie star buddy Roy Rogers. Central to displays is a cell, complete with bars taken from the ancient Sacramento jail house, demolished in 1980. “Most of today’s recruits have never seen a cell block,” says Telles. Current Sheriff Scott Jones was among her museum’s first visitors. “This will introduce new recruits to the culture of the department,” he says in approval. “I tell them the department is like a stream. They jump in and they’re our future. But they need to know there was a significant upstream; the people who got us to where we are.” Telles is part of that upstream. During the long career that promoted her from PBX telephone operator to sheriff’s secretary and communications officer, she envied other cities’ police museums and lobbied for a similar local setup. “When they demolished the old brick jail, we lost most of our historical documents,” she says in lament. “Precious artifacts were just thrown away—that’s men for you.”

The historian began gathering relics in her final years with the department. Word of her quest spread. Families and retiring officers donated cop-abilia. Exhibition space did not materialize until after Telles’ retirement. While working on Jones’ election, she extracted promises from the campaigner. “I hounded him,” she admits. “Some time after his election, his undersheriff, Rick Book, showed me a 40-foot classroom at the academy. He asked if it would do.” For the next two years, the tireless grandmother finessed design and display. Remodeling funds came from a benevolent foundation established by the wife of Bruce Verhoeven, a corporal killed during a 1973 robbery call. “It’s hard to tell the story of 160 years in 40 feet,” concedes the curator. “We’ll change exhibits regularly.” Telles hopes veteran cops will help with docent duty. She also hopes more exhibits will materialize from retiring officers or police widows. “It’s time to go through your garage,” she urges them. “I know there’s more treasure out there.” The museum’s greatest treasure is nevertheless its founder, who witnessed seven sheriffs’ administrations up close and

Sheriff Ellis Jones and his posse were armed to the teeth to combat a 1927 Folsom Prison riot

personal. Undaunted by their legends, she recalls the county’s top cops. “I started under Sheriff John Misterly,” she says. “He was intimidating at first. But I soon learned how much he cared about the staff he called ‘his girls.’ “Sheriff Duane Lowe rode in on a horse in 1971. He whipped the department into the 20th century. Robbie Waters and I were at school together; he was a lifelong friend, then he became sheriff. It was surreal. Sheriff Glen Craig was a true leader and my mentor; he gave women in the department a voice. Lou Blanas was our Mr. Personality; as sheriff, he was everybody’s buddy.”

She recalls Sheriff John McGinness with motherly fondness. “He began his calling as an Explorer Scout,” she says. “He worked his way to the top job. He’s a cop’s cop, with a mind like a steel trap. His brain should be bequeathed to science.” Jones earns her final accolade: “He kept his word and made my dream come true,” she says, smiling. “We now have our museum.” The Sheriff’s Department museum will be dedicated in early 2016. Though designed for department staff and families, outside groups may visit by appointment. For information, call 876-7498 or email ssdmuseum@ sacsheriff.com. n

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95811 MIDTOWN 1902 6TH ST 421 18TH ST 1727 W SOCAP WALK 432 T ST 912 Q ST 1924 10TH STREET 1723 W SOCAP WALK

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95816 E SAC, MCKINLEY PARK 2621 N ST 2418 P ST #F 506 39TH ST 1620 23RD ST 221 26TH ST 3535 D ST 3802 FOLSOM BLVD 527 28TH ST 3272 B ST 1609 35TH ST 1311 22ND ST 1545 SANTA YNEZ 1981 36TH ST 334 35TH ST 3563 MCKINLEY BLVD

95817 TAHOE PARK, ELMHURST 3620 44TH ST 3426 TRUCKEE WAY 2642 36TH ST 3425 TRUCKEE WAY 4941 V ST 3400 42ND ST 3055 DONNER WAY 2508 53RD ST 3820 1ST AVE 6128 T ST 3156 W ST 2132 35TH ST 3309 9TH AVE 3449 33RD ST 3451 36TH ST 3040 DONNER WAY 2763 43RD ST 2915 LA SOLIDAD WAY 3786 4TH AVE 3730 1ST AVE 3300 V ST 3425 37TH ST 2025 30TH ST 2751 35TH ST

$629,000 $235,000 $429,950 $350,000 $347,000 $440,000 $858,500 $470,000 $315,000 $690,000 $703,000 $620,000 $235,000 $468,000 $835,000

$724,900 $500,000 $525,000 $689,000 $388,000 $678,000 $377,000 $615,000 $485,000

95819 E SAC, RIVER PARK 801 50TH ST 225 43RD ST 5644 CAMELLIA AVE 5633 SPILMAN AVE 717 42ND ST 833 46TH ST 1600 42ND ST 1631 53RD 5325 S ST 4804 B ST 1404 62ND ST 1908 55TH ST 421 45TH ST 1448 47TH 811 BEAR FLAG WAY 5277 L ST 1332 51ST ST 1849 44TH ST 836 52ND ST 1712 41ST ST 1441 40TH ST

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95821 ARDEN-ARCADE $111,000 $265,000 $195,000 $263,000 $348,000 $198,205 $375,000 $368,000 $233,500 $235,000 $260,000 $299,000 $135,000 $243,000 $72,000 $197,400 $406,000 $109,900 $260,000 $415,000 $262,000 $265,000 $256,000 $495,000

95818 LAND PK, CURTIS PK 2157 WELLER WAY 900 V ST 1811 11TH AVE 2319 W ST 2611 28TH ST 1576 9TH AVE 2590 18TH 1758 10TH AVENUE 2601 U ST

1411 ROBERTSON WAY 2710 DONNER WAY 700 SWANSTON DR 2011 U ST 2514 MONTGOMERY WAY 1220 MARIAN WAY 2626 MARTY WAY 1016-1016 1/2 U ST 1320 8TH AVE

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3267 BACK CIR 3648 CHADSWORTH WAY 4120 ROBERTSON AVE 2215 PYRAMID WAY 3231 LASSEN WAY 3310 BROOKWOOD RD 3217 NORRIS AVE 3408 KEVIN CT 3073 SAND DOLLAR WAY 4159 DENA WAY 2816 MARILONA DR 2343 RAINBOW AVE 3644 SEAN DR 3419 MAUREEN DR 4337 ZEPHYR WAY 2858 SANTA PAULA CT 2320 TYROLEAN WAY 3704 THODE WAY 3630 WEST WAY 2616 ETHAN WAY 3013 TAMALPAIS WAY 3433 VON BAUER WAY 2143 RED ROBIN LN 2561 FULTON SQ LN #59 2684 BALL WAY 3808 FRENCH AVE 3016 WHITNEY AVE 3009 BERTIS DR 3105 TAMALPAIS WAY 4536 EDISON AVE 2537 ANDRADE WAY 3185 YELLOWSTONE LN 3660 E COUNTRY CLUB LN 3541 WEST WAY 3211 ARTHUR WAY 3828 JO ANN DR

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2813 DARWIN ST 3511 RONK WAY 3901 WOODPOINTE CIR 4031 NORRIS AVE

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95822 SOUTH LAND PARK 2737 YREKA AVE 7500 SCHREINER ST 2350 24TH AVE 7316 SPRINGMAN ST 7080 21 ST 6021 MACHADO WAY 1412 66TH AVE 7505 WAINSCOTT WAY 5971 14TH ST 3899 BARTLEY DR 1473 COOLBRITH ST 2319 67TH AVE 7524 GEORGICA WAY 5925 MCLAREN AVE 5648 23RD ST 2017 MEER WAY 2620 EDINGER AVE 7449 WINKLEY WAY 5211 VIRGINIA WAY 2140 MURIETA WAY 2721 LOCK AVE 2197 68TH AVE 2441 EDNA WAY 2167 SARAZEN AVE 1423 27TH AVE 7400 FLORES 7339 WILLOWWICK WAY 4651 23RD ST 7448 TISDALE WAY 1701 OPPER AVE 2001 MATSON DR 2528 37TH AVE 1711 WENTWORTH AVE 7054 TAMOSHANTER WAY 1825 SHERWOOD AVE 2228 15TH AVE 1524 CLAUDIA DR 4725 JOAQUIN WAY 2040 MANGRUM AVE 4942 23RD STREET 1011 SAGAMORE WAY 7232 17TH ST

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1019 DORNAJO WAY #120 810 COMMONS DR 302 DUNBARTON CIR 3145 VIA GRANDE 2412 PENNLAND DRIVE 356 RIO DEL ORO LN 2350 ALTA GARDEN LN #A 2444 LARKSPUR LN #309 2229 WOODSIDE LN #3 2332 LANSING WAY 1384 COMMONS DR 2237 WOODSIDE LN #7 2112 UNIVERSITY PARK DR 3233 COTTAGE WAY 1326 OAK TERRACE CT #1 1357 HOOD RD 520 WOODSIDE OAKS #2 502 ELMHURST CIR 1019 DORNAJO WAY #163 2931 ARMSTRONG DR

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2430 PAVILIONS PL LN #801 2201 WOODSIDE LN #8 732 HARTNELL PL 2430 PAVILIONS PL LN #301 2132 TEVIS RD 187 HARTNELL PL

95831 GREENHAVEN, SOUTH LAND PARK 7505 MONTE BRAZIL DR 2 SKYSAIL COURT 10 PARK WEST CT 14 BAJIA CT 461 SPINNAKER WAY 6806 S LAND PARK DR 1216 CEDARBROOK WAY 829 SHORE BREEZE DR 7327 MARANI WAY 7503 LAND PARK 14 HOPLAND CT 7331 PERERA CIR 1132 CEDAR TREE WAY 7438 RUSH RIVER DR 141 FORTADO CIR 6 RIVER VILLAGE CT 24 BINGHAM 7000 GLORIA DR 6920 ARABELLA WAY 18 VIERRA CT 60 LAKESHORE CIR 544 RIVERGATE WAY 679 CAPELA WAY 7471 SUMMERWIND WAY 8700 POCKET RD 581 CORK RIVER WAY 1293 SILVER OAK WAY 1304 LA CUEVA WAY 717 BELL RUSSELL WAY 1261 SILVER OAK WAY 27 GENOA CT 6401 GREENHAVEN DR

$515,000 $80,500 $359,500 $525,000 $259,000 $348,000

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Thanksgiving Tug of War P ASSIONS RUN AS HOT AS THE ENTRÉE WHEN IT COMES TO WHO HOSTS WHOM AND WHERE

BY KELLI WHEELER MOMSERVATIONS

hey say the top three things couples fight about never changes, the order simply shifts any given month: Money. Kids. Sex. Except for November. I’m not a psychologist, but I bet cracking the Top 3 to take the No. 1 ranking is this: Thanksgiving. As in, which side of the family do we spend Thanksgiving with? Add divorced/remarried parents or out-of-town relatives into the mix and … Hello No. 1 spot on the Top 3 Things Couples Fight About. (Unless you’re the couple who regularly exercises the Escape Clause to avoid this fight: Booking a holiday vacation package to a tropical locale.) Before Trey and I got married we tried to avoid the pitfalls of traditional arguments by getting down to the business of merging lives and synching beliefs. We talked about how to handle finances. Separate or joint accounts? We talked about kids. Two? Three? Four? We talked about his commitment to carrying on the family name. (“No

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one in your family goes by their given name. They all use their nicknames, including you. How committed are you to Floyd Eugene Wheeler IV? Do you realize our kid will be dubbed Four Wheeler? Or Quad?”). We even talked about when to start a family (“I’m always happy to hit the workbench.”). But when it came down to deciding whose family we’d spend the holidays with, it was like King Solomon ordering the baby to be cut in half. My family wasn’t going to give me up and his family wasn’t going to give him up, so who was going to concede to preserve the peace? So we did a trial run with a holiday that could be split: Christmas.

On Christmas Eve his family in Burlingame gave Trey up to travel two hours down to Monterey to be with my big, boisterous blended Italian and Spanish families to consume mass quantities of seafood and sfinges. The next day, Christmas, I went up to Burlingame to a smaller, quieter celebration (not counting an adorable 2-year-old, bed-jumping first grandchild) centered on his dad’s belief that you should always have enough food for a party of 20 to stop by. Both gatherings had their own charms and didn’t settle the question: Which family gets the one-day holiday of Thanksgiving?

We decided we’d wing it once we got married. We had mixed results. The first Thanksgiving Trey’s parents joined my dad’s side of the family in Monterey. My loud, boisterous father-in-law fit right in with the Italians. My mother-in-law and my grandma were quite happy together on a quieter corner of the couch with their glasses of wine. But the big helping of guilt over leaving my mom’s family and new sister-inlaw to fend for themselves couldn’t be washed down with the free-flowing wine. Then the first baby came and no one was willing to be left out. With a newborn you get to call the shots and MOMSERVATIONS page 61

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Banking Blood AFTER YOU DONATE, WHERE DOES IT GO?

BY DR. AMY ROGERS SCIENCE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

ast month in this two-part series on blood donation, our story ended with the donor. After blood is collected, where does it go? Dr. David Unold, a Yale-trained specialist in transfusion medicine, knows. As he led me through the spotless white corridors of BloodSource’s laboratories near the VA hospital at Mather, he explained the blood bank’s strict quality control. “This is a tightly regulated industry,” he said. “To begin, each donation is tested for the correct volume. We also assure that the numbers of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are in the proper range.” Blood products are whisked to the bank the same day they’re donated. For plasma donations, speed is essential because the precious clotting factors in plasma decay with time. Once plasma has been tested, it’s frozen and can be stored for up to a year. Platelets, on the other hand, are damaged by the freeze/thaw process and are never frozen. They’re stored at room temperature and must be used within a few days.

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Whole blood, the source of red blood cells (RBCs), is transported to the bank on ice. At the laboratory, the blood is centrifuged. Like a clothes washer spinning out water, a centrifuge separates the RBCs from the liquid part of blood and most other cells. The RBC fraction is then passed through a filter. Red cells navigate the tiny pores, but larger white blood cells are trapped. This process of leukoreduction minimizes the number of white cells that sneak into a red cell transfusion. While white cells aren’t necessarily a problem, they can contribute to fevers in recipients and can cause long-term issues in people who receive blood frequently. “After leukoreduction, the RBCs go into

quarantine,” Unold said. How long? “Twenty-four to 48 hours while we do tests.” Crucial tests characterize the blood type and screen for blood-borne infections. During the quarantine period, donors might fall ill with a cold or flu. They’re asked to call the blood bank if this happens. Unfortunately, in the case of some dangerous infections, donors may not feel sick, so all donated blood must be tested. According to Unold, BloodSource screens for viruses, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV/AIDS), hepatitis B and C, HTLV (a cancercausing virus) and West Nile. In addition, they test for the sexually transmitted bacteria of syphilis and,

in first-time donors only, the parasite that causes Chagas disease (found in South America). How can they tell blood may be contaminated? “We use both nucleic acid and antibody testing.” Nucleic acid testing directly looks for the DNA or RNA of a virus. Ultrasensitive techniques can amplify and detect the tiniest quantity of a virus’s genetic material in the blood. Antibody testing is indirect. It looks for evidence of the body’s response to a viral infection, not the virus itself. If a donor was exposed to a virus, the immune system will have produced antibodies against it. If the blood contains antibodies against a virus, then you know the virus is either in the blood now or was sometime in the past.

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Evangelist School St. John The the Evangelist 5701 Locust Avenue Transfusions of red blood cells and some blood products must be matched according to blood type. The major ABO blood types refer to two sugars, A and B, that can be found on the surface of blood cells. A person’s genes determine whether they have the A sugar (type A), the B sugar (type B), both A and B (type AB) or neither (type O). The sugars themselves are harmless, but they act as antigens, or targets for an immune response, in people whose bodies are not familiar with them. For example, if a type O person receives blood with the A sugar on it, antibodies in the person’s body will immediately attack the transfused A blood and cause a massive, even deadly reaction. Matching the ABO group (plus the Rh antigen) is all that’s needed for a safe transfusion in most recipients. However, a plethora of minor blood antigens do exist. Some patients, especially people who’ve had transfusions before, have an immune reaction against these less potent antigens. To help physicians with complex cases like this, BloodSource

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HAVE “INSIDE,” WILL TRAVEL 1. Sharon and her son, Kyle Sanborn, down under at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia 2. Jesuit Robotics Team right after they won the International Underwater Competition in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada 3. The Tuttle, Hribar, and Schlieman families at the Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon 4. Julie Bowen, Erin Blomberg, Lori Geremia Poindexter, Sharon Geremia McHale, Maureen Reedy-Geremia, Marsha Geremia, Norah Blomberg, and Carolyn Muller Brown in Provence, France 5. George and Bessie Kokkinis celebrating their 50th anniversary in Budapest, Hungary 6. Stephen and Brittany Riggs visited the Colosseum on their honeymoon in Rome, Italy

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MOMSERVATIONS FROM page 56 when we said we were staying home for Thanksgiving the families rallied. That year we had everyone, regardless of family strains and complicated relationships, come from miles around to cram into our little house with our six-seater dining room table. The family love was awesome, but it was definitely a one-time deal.

We love both our families and consider it a blessing to have so many people who believe their Thanksgivings aren’t complete without us. We went back to the rotation the following year, flying down to spend Thanksgiving with my mom in Palm

Springs. Yes—I was that person with the crying baby with a double ear infection on the airplane. Over the years we’ve been all over California and even Montana in the name of Thanksgiving harmony. To be honest, Trey and I have never fought about it. If anything it’s been a ro-sham-bo to see who has to break that bad news that it’s not their year. We love both our families and consider it a blessing to have so many people who believe their Thanksgivings aren’t complete without us. In fact, some of our best Thanksgivings have been right here in Sacramento surrounded by our blended families. And for those couples who use the Escape Clause to avoid the Thanksgiving tug of war—for the record, that’s cheating. Kelli Wheeler is a Sacramento mother of two and author of “Momservations—The Fine Print of Parenting.” She can be reached at Momservations.com n

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Labor of Love COUPLE TURNS A ’50S THROWBACK INTO A MODERN HOME

BY JULIE FOSTER HOME INSIGHT

n 2005, Patrick McGiff moved into a 1,600-square-foot Tahoe Park house that had been considered quite modern when it was constructed in 1956. The original owner had been president of the California Architects Board and the developer of many of the homes on the street. Though previous owners had replaced the stove and refrigerator, the rest of the home had not been touched. The countertops were made of a pink material with gold boomerangs, and the backsplash was covered in pink and gray tile. The large, underutilized yard begged for attention. Today, through the efforts of McGiff and his partner, Chris Brown, the house is a modern urban dwelling infused with soothing Asian touches. McGiff and Brown felt strongly about

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remaining true to the home’s original feeling. “We didn’t want to take a home that was built in the 1950s and make it something that it was not,” McGiff says. Originally, the couple contemplated moving to East Sacramento but reconsidered after house hunting. Unsuccessful at finding anything they liked in their price range, they opted to stay. But while looking at East Sac houses, they learned a lesson regarding home additions done without proper planning. “You could immediately tell the new part from the original structure,” says McGiff. “We didn’t want that to happen to this

“We are going to get married in the house we built together.”

house.” Another reason for staying: They love their surroundings. “We love this neighborhood and what it is turning into,” McGiff says.

“We wanted to stay true to the design of the house, so it was important to maintain like finishes and create a good transition,” Brown explains.

McGiff and Brown felt strongly about remaining true to the home’s original feeling. Homeowners Patrick McGiff and Chris Brown

“It’s getting filled in by people like us who want to preserve what is here.” McGiff admires the workmanship that went into older homes. “It amazes me how well planned out older houses were and how much effort previous craftsmen put into them,” he says. The idea of remodeling began simply with a desire for a larger

master bath. One idea led to another, quickly enlarging the project. Being on a budget allowed the couple’s creative instincts to bloom. DIY projects coupled with materials from Amazon or Ikea helped keep finances in check. Brown, a local architect, modeled the project, then drew up the plans for a spacious bathroom/dressing room.

The dressing room features a skylight for natural lighting and plenty of storage space, including room for the washer and dryer, which originally were in the kitchen. The new bathroom features dual sinks, custom cabinets topped with Caesarstone and a large, glassed-in shower. After 18 months, the project was completed on July 4. In addition to the bathroom /dressing room addition,

they refinished the wood floors, replaced the baseboards and painted the bedrooms. They painted the unusual diamond-patterned bricks around the fireplace a bright white, switched the heat source from wood to gas and added a spiffy new fire screen. McGiff sanded down the original kitchen cabinets and applied a coat of Minwax. Granite countertops and Ikea hinges and cabinet pulls provided the finishing touch. A movable island supplied much-needed space and improved work flow. Stainless steel appliances including a wine fridge and dishwasher added convenience and style. “Now we have solid surfaces to work on, and the island was an easy solution to the space issue,” McGiff says. Revamping the backyard came next. “Making the yard usable and accessible was one important thing we wanted to do,” says McGiff. HOME page 64

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HOME FROM page 63 With the addition of wraparound decking, privacy screens, a hot tub, fire pit and dining area, the space evolved into an intimate and colorful multiuse outdoor living area. Brown designed the project, and the twosome

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built the pathways, planters, privacy screens, dining and seating areas. Local general contractor Jonus Larsen of Larsen Designs, whose work has been featured on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yard

Crashers,â&#x20AC;? built the deck and the bathroom/ dressing room addition. Because they work long hours, McGiff and Brown craved a relaxing home environment. Using Asian touches, antiques and found objects

they both love, they created a warm home and a welcoming spot for friends and family. Their philosophy of reuse rather than building new paid off. The couple would rather fix than throw away objects. An older

Baldwin piano in the living room provides McGiff the chance to “just sit down and practice something and get in the zone.”

“The people who helped us did all the work themselves,” he says. “No subcontractors were involved.” Eddy Shimizu, a retired local pharmacist turned woodworker, built the bathroom cabinets and a dining buffet that resembles a Stickley piece. McGiff offers nothing but praise for the individuals who helped with their project. “The people who helped us did all the work themselves,” he says. “No subcontractors were involved.” Every part of their home is loved and used. They plan on hosting a

special celebration in their new digs. “It has been an absolute joy to do this,” says McGiff. “We are going to get married in the house we built together.” If you know of a home you think should be featured in Inside Publications, contact Julie Foster at foster.julie91@ yahoo.com n

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Milestones, meetings, mascots and matzos got Arden/ Carmichael folk out on the town in recent weeks. Here are some community highlights.

Jewish food fans tucked in during Congregation Beth Shalom’s fall food fair

A free program advised disabled veterans at Carmichael Veterans’ Memorial Hall. Dick Brink, Wayne Austin and Dennis Modin were among event volunteers.

Effie Yeaw Nature Center staff and animal ambassadors showed off a new van for educational outreach in schools

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Carmichael’s 106th birthday (both pictures above) inspired all-day revelry. Junior patriots (top) raised flags for Founders Day at Carmichael Park. A “March of the Mascots” introduced children to larger-than-life characters. River Cats baseball team booster Dinger (back row center) was parade grand marshal.

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Thanking by Giving A LOOK AT THIS MONTH’S WAYS TO HELP OTHERS

BY TERRY KAUFMAN DOING GOOD

efore you sit down to your sumptuous turkey (or Tofurky) dinner on Nov. 26, before you begin counting all the blessings for which you are thankful, take a look at all the opportunities you have throughout this month to bless those less fortunate than you.

HELPING KIDS Since 1944, Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento has served as a refuge and first line of defense for children, youth and families affected by abuse, neglect, behavioral health issues and trauma. It has positively changed the lives of thousands of individuals throughout the Sacramento region. It is now easy to support this organization by shopping at Rite Aid. Customers who visit kidcents.com can follow the easy steps to become a Rite Aid wellness+ member (join for free) and enroll in the KidCents program, electing to round up their Rite Aid purchases and donate the change to an official KidCents charity, such as Children’s Receiving Home.

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Beginning Nov. 6, Children’s Receiving Home will be conducting a Parenting of Teenagers class. The class, held at 3555 Auburn Blvd., will cover topics including the Welfare and Institution Code requirements, understanding communication style and changing response, self-esteem in children, defining abuse and neglect, anger management, boundaries, domestic violence and defining misbehavior. Enrollment is limited to 14, and the cost is $20, due before the first day of class. To register, contact Pam McPhail at 482-2370 x 304 or pmcphail@ crhkids.org. Certificates of completion will be issued to those who attend the complete series.

TWO-WHEELED SAFETY Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates is a local nonprofit dedicated to making Sacramento a bike-friendly and safe city. The organization works on behalf of cyclists to promote measures that allow bicycles and cars to better coexist in the urban jungle. Advocates meet with developers and public agencies to discuss proposed projects, identifying potential impacts on bike access and, when appropriate, recommending improvements. They also submit public comments on the environmental review for projects, ensuring that bike riders’ needs are addressed, and they testify at public hearings when necessary to protect the interests of bike riders. One project that has been discussed publicly for more than a year is Sacramento’s first protected bike lane. Barring unforeseen roadblocks, the North 12th Street project appears

to be moving close to the design phase. It is one of just three bikerelated projects in the region recently recommended by Caltrans to receive state active transportation grant funding. Another new bike-friendly development is the “parklet” pilot program. By replacing parking places, parklets reduce the hazards cyclists face from cars entering and leaving a parking space and from dooring. Sacramento has already issued two permits for parklets in downtown and Midtown. Whether you prefer to travel on two wheels or four, you can help Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates by volunteering at one of its events, serving as a bike valet or even bartending. Learn more at sacbike.org.

HEALTH FAIR AT WELLSPRING November is Diabetes Awareness month, and Wellspring Women’s Center, located in a historic firehouse in Oak Park, will host a mini-health fair on Tuesday, Nov. 10, with a cooking demonstration and health screenings as well as other activities. Most activities will take place between 9 and 10 a.m. Wellspring provided more than 430 health screenings in 2014. With generous donations from the community, Wellspring serves breakfast and lunch to as many as 200 women and children every weekday. In addition to meals, the organization offers a range of activities, such as art therapy, nutrition classes, jewelry and quilt making, and yoga, as well as chiropractic and counseling services.

Preschool learning programs, including arts and crafts and reading time, are designed to prepare children for success in school. Wellspring is at 3414 4th Ave. For more information, call 454-9688 or go to wellspringwomen.org.

RUNNING FOR GOOD Did you know that you can proactively burn off the calories from your Thanksgiving dinner while helping others enjoy a nutritious meal? For the 22nd consecutive year, runners and walkers will line up bright and early on Thanksgiving morning, rain or shine, to benefit Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Western Health Advantage’s Run to Feed the Hungry, presented by KCRA 3 and KQCA, will kick off with a 10k at 8:15 a.m., followed by a 5k at 9 a.m. The race is expected, once again, to be the largest Thanksgiving Day run in the country. This year, groups as small as four may register as a team, and team members will be given long-sleeve technical shirts with personalized team names on the sleeve. Fun training socks are also available. The race starts on J Street just west of the entrance to the Sacramento State campus and runs through the beautiful tree-lined streets of East Sacramento. To sign up or learn more, visit runtofeedthehungry.com. If you’ve never before participated in the run, you will discover that, this year, you will have even more to be thankful for. Terry Kaufman can be reached at terry@1greatstory.com. n

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B. Sagato Garo Gallery presents presents works by Jennifer Pochinski. The show runs through Nov. 28. Shown right: “Penelope and Artemis,” oil on canvas. 923 20th St.; bsakatagaro.com

SMUD Gallery presents a figurative collage show with work by Susan Tonkin Riegel and Robert-Jean Ray through Jan. 6. Shown above: “Love Letters” by Susan Tonkin Riegel. 6301 S St.

Patris Studio and Gallery presents “Autumn Rhythms” in Nov. Shown right: “Aspen Grove” by Patris. 3460 2nd Ave.; artist-patris.com

Red Dot Gallery presents the work of Northern California multi-media artist Jenny Stepp. Shown above: “Woven Landscape” by Stepp. 2231 J St.; reddotgallery.com “Visions,” 16th Annual Open Juried Photography Show at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center through Nov. 21. Shown right: “Aarhus Museum” by James Klein. 5330B Gibbons Drive,

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Studio Journey CONTEMPLATIVE PROCESS WEAVES MYSTIC QUALITY INTO PAINTER’S WORK

BY DEBRA BELT ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

he appeal of Kristine Bybee’s aesthetic begins before you enter her River Park studio. It starts curbside as you walk past the edible garden in the front yard and continues along the row of potted Pittosporum trees beside the house and into the backyard with the lemon tree and peaceful fountain. Everything surrounding the house and garden is a composition.

To nurture this mental readiness, Bybee takes time every day to sit and meditate before starting work. Inside the studio, work is everywhere: on the walls, on shelves, leaning in tidy stacks in the corner. Paintings depict a jaunty orange chair, a mission courtyard in bright sun, a southwest landscape in moonlight, Marie’s Donuts on Freeport Boulevard. While her work runs the gamut of subjects, the style is singular. Through it all is a calm thread, a subtle light, a mystic quality sometimes enhanced by the addition of silver and gold leaf. The paintings depict the sacred, no matter what the subject. This quality is the result of a dedicated process, an art unto itself that relies on contemplation and intuition.

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Artist Kristine Bybee in her studio. Examples of her work are shown on next page.

Key to the process, she says, is the “mental framework, or right frame of mind, to be aware of the direction you need to go.” To nurture this mental readiness, Bybee takes time every day to sit and meditate before starting work. The mental framework is built by fostering quiet and awareness,

including attention to dreams and that almost subliminal inner voice. “The muse is attracted to you working,” she says. “As humans, we can become disconnected from this metaphysical, spiritual world. We are busy with work, getting dinner on the table, paying taxes and all of those

demands. But if you take the time to listen and work, the muse will arrive.” Once, during a meditation, Bybee saw a flash of a hand pointing to a stack of boxes. It was a fleeting moment, but she grabbed it and immediately went to work. The result is “Jacob’s Ladder,” an alternately

realistic and surrealist painting of four carefully balanced boxes beneath a ray of light emitting out of darkness. The piece shows vitality beyond classic rendering and hints at the sacred with a symbolic ladder descending from the light and one perfect feather floating downward. Another time, during a dream, Bybee saw herself cut a piece of cardboard and scrape it along a painting. Upon awakening, she went into her studio and used the technique to add dimension to Southwestern landscape.

A third-generation Sacramentan, Bybee says our location has a deep influence on her work. “I don’t worry about what to paint,” she says. “It’s the act of painting that’s important. If I come in my studio and need something to paint, I’ll paint that chair sitting there.” All of this feeds the creative process. “A lot of times, people think painting is a physical process, that it’s about the brushes, the canvas and the pigment,” Bybee says. “But the real question is: How does the act of creativity happen? I think you have to allow it to come through you.” She quotes Julia Cameron, author of a book called “The Artist’s Way”: “Art is not about dreaming something up; it’s about getting it down.”

Bybee has shown her work since 1990 in small shows, group shows and solo shows at galleries all over town including Solomon Dubnick Gallery. She mounted a solo exhibit at Pence Art Gallery in Davis in 2009 and in December will branch out to Southern California with a show at The Hangar Gallery in Santa Monica. A third-generation Sacramentan, Bybee says our location has a deep influence on her work. This valley with its two rivers and lush tree canopy creates a distinct light and regional atmosphere interpreted by generations of painters. Sacramento is also the place where teachers and mentors fueled her creative ambitions. “I had teachers at California Middle School and McClatchy High who were so dedicated and professional,” she says. “They expressed that your work had value.” In the mid ’70s, she shelled out $11 an hour for semiprivate lessons with the fabled Abe Nussbaum, who taught her about portraiture and color mixing. With these experiences, she had no doubt about the future and headed to Sacramento City College, where the energetic and insightful critiques of Larry Welden heightened her artistic awareness. She went on to earn an art studio degree at UC Davis. In 1978, she married architect Donald Bybee, and the young couple moved to Pasadena, where she tackled the rigors of Art Center College of Design. An odyssey of art-related jobs included retouching sepia prints at Sirlin Photography studio, assisting with the State Fair art exhibit, working as a designer for The Sacramento Bee and teaching art and

design for 14 years at Cosumnes River College. Under the guidance of fellow professors Patricia Wall and Margaret Woodcock, Bybee learned the art of teaching. “I needed to own the information in such a way that I could teach it,” she says. “I learned more from teaching than any thing else.”

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elebrate the holidays a little early with Jim Brickman’s aptly named concert “Comfort & Joy,” which comes to the Crest Theatre as part of his 2015 Holiday Tour 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28. Heralded as a revolutionary piano soloist, Brickman’s music combines the heart-warming holiday classics you know and love as well as his own beloved hits such as “Valentine,” “If You Believe,” “The Gift” and “Angel Eyes.” The Ohio native has performed internationally and in more than 125 cities across the United States, including at Carnegie Hall and the White House, and has taped five concert specials for PBS. He’s the most charted Billboard Adult Contemporary artist, he’s won two Grammy Awards, put out four gold albums and collaborated with the likes of Martina McBride, Kenny Rogers, Lady Antebellum, Johnny Mathis, Michael W. Smith, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Michael Bolton, Donny Osmond and Olivia NewtonJohn. He clearly knows how to bring the comfort and the joy.

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PREVIEWS FROM page 75 are available during happy hour from 5 to 6 p.m., and drink specials will be $5 all night. For more information on all Crocker events, call 808-1182 or go to crockerartmuseum.org The Crocker Art Museum is at 216 O St.

ARTFUL WOMEN At the cleverly named “ARTful Women” show on exhibit at the ARTHOUSE on R Gallery from Nov. 14 through Dec. 8, you’ll get what you came for: a group of women artists presenting stunning works of fabric and fiber manipulation that will take your breath away. Each mixed-media artist—Sandy Poteet, Lin Schiffner, Ann Sanderson, Joan Dyer, Gail Sims and Pam Berry—has brought her own unique technique to bear on this unusual art form. From single to multilayered, the pieces are stitched, painted, dyed, stamped, silk-screened, printed, felted and more, with palettes ranging from subtle and subdued to bold and bright. For more information, go to arthouseonr.com

The ARTHOUSE on R Gallery is at 1021 R St.

DUO SOLOS You might wonder what artists Phil Amrhein (he of the “imageless” black paintings) and Susan Tonkin Riegl (she of the raw, multi-media artscapes) have in common. The answer is artspace1616, the gallery that is featuring both of these accomplished artists’ solo shows this month on Del Paso Boulevard. Educated at UC Berkeley and CSUS, Tonkin Riegl allows her materials to guide her in the creative process, inciting her to draw, paint, cut, rip, paste and sew until she’s satisfied—though always with an underlying aspiration to keep each piece raw, direct and underworked. Amrhein, on the other hand, uses black paint on canvas, paper and mylar to create quite literally imageless paintings that challenge the eye. “I’m intrigued by the expressive possibilities of darkness and blackness,” he explains. “I’m drawn to the visual heft of black and the ways black can fill an empty space. If

Phil Amrhein and Susan Tonkin Riegel (above) have solo exhibits at artspace1616 this month

I recognize something, I take it out. I want the paintings to be detached from any literal reference. “Experiencing these black, minimalist paintings can be challenging, difficult and intense, yet their fullness and blackness can evoke feelings and carry some communicative power. I want the paintings to have a life of their own and speak for themselves.” See the work of this dynamic duo juxtaposed on the gallery walls through the end of November and meet them in person at the artist reception at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. For more information, call 849-1127. Artspace1616 is at 1616 Del Paso Blvd.

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At the “ARTful Women” show at ARTHOUSE on R Gallery, you’ll get what you came for: a group of women artists presenting stunning works of fabric and fiber manipulation.

Curious about composting but not sure how to dive in? Learn the tricks of the trade of backyard composting at the Recycling and Solid Waste Division’s free composting seminar, presented at both 8 and 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Fremont Community Garden. Backyard composting is a great way to recycle your yard clippings and fruit and vegetable scraps while also improving the quality of your soil. You’ll learn what you can and can’t

compost, how to strike the perfect food-air-moisture balance, and even how to vermicompost (or compost with the help of worms). Need a place to collect your compost? City of Sacramento residents who attend the seminar can purchase a GeoBin compost bin for only $10. Advance registration is not required, but help the event planners prepare by RSVPing on their events page at facebook.com/SacRecycle Fremont Community Garden is at 14th and Q streets.

PIE EATING CONTEST The play “5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche” is just as funny as its title would suggest. The winner of the Outstanding Production award at the 2012 New York International Fringe Festival will have you gasping for breath as you guffaw as it continues at the B Street Theatre through Nov. 15. This “sharp, smart and hysterically funny” piece (as described by Time Out Chicago) written by Evan Linder and Andrew Hobgood is not just a play, but an event. Against the backdrop of the annual quiche breakfast at a 1950s women’s club, audiences will be treated to hilarious PREVIEWS page 79

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The edible, immature flower of a cultivated thistle plant, this plant originated in the Mediterranean, but now California grows nearly 100 percent of the country’s crop. Eat it: Steam until tender, then dip the leaves in melted butter or flavored mayonnaise.

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Are you an avid bird watcher and an amateur photographer, or vice versa? The Wildlife Care Association (WCA) is challenging you to “give us the bird” this month and next for its quarterly photo contest featuring the region’s most photogenic fowl. The WCA, a nonprofit provider of rescue, recovery and release of injured, orphaned and displaced birds and small animals, is seeking photos of birds from entrants either under age 12 or older for a chance to win a special prize that will include a guided tour of the Rescue Dome at McClellan Park, and their photo featured in the newsletter and posted at the rescue facility and on Facebook and Instagram. Entries in the Under 12 category are free. Individual entries in the 12 and older category should include a minimum $5 donation to the WCA through the group’s Facebook donation button. Each photo may be entered only once, but individuals may submit more than one each quarter. Submissions should include your email, the location the photo was taken and your best guess as to what type of bird you captured on camera. The contest is open through Dec. 31. For more information, call 965-WILD or go to wildlifecareassociation.com

WHITHER? TO WITHERELL’S! Whether you’re looking to own a piece of American “royalty” or add an unusual art piece to your collection, Witherell’s auction house is the place to be this month, with two online auctions running simultaneously from Nov. 4-18. Get a sneak peek at the inventory at the preview from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at both Witherell’s gallery and annex. The first auction, on display at the gallery at 300 20th St., will feature personal items that belonged to famed movie star Marilyn Monroe, baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and his niece, actress June DiMaggio. “Marilyn and Joe were iconic figures—their marriage was the love story of the century,” says Brian Witherell, Witherell’s chief operating officer and one of PBS’ “Antiques Roadshow” appraisers. “They were, and still are, American royalty.” If artwork from contemporary California artists is more your style, check out the collection at the Witherell’s annex at 1925 C St. featuring a “Toy Box” etching by Wayne Thiebaud, a Tony King landscape, a Karl Kasten abstract, a Robert Ransom “man with dog,” and a Clayton Pinkerton satiric painting of the Capitol. “It’s a fun and eclectic mix, and the artists are all well-known,” Witherell says. “The work is inspired by comic books, cartoons, photo realism, Latin art and more.” So what are you waiting for? Get to Witherell’s before the auction items are going … going … gone. For more information, go to witherells.com

GAULS ON FILM If you missed the Sacramento French Film Festival in June or just can’t wait for next year’s event, dépêchez-vous (or hurry) to the group’s second annual Mini Fall French Film Fest on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Crest Theatre. The all-day festival will include four feature films (presented in French with English subtitles), a nohost bar and enough European charm to have you shouting “Oui! Oui! Oui!” all the way home. For tickets, more information and a complete program lineup, go to sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org or call 455-9390. The Crest Theatre is at 1013 K St.

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FROM THE MOUTHS OF BABES Get ready for the ear-tickling tunes of the Sacramento Youth Symphony (SYS) and help it ring in its 60th anniversary season with the Fall Premier Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Rosemont High School. Eighty of the region’s most talented young musicians, under the direction of SYS Artistic Director and Premier Orchestra Conductor Michael Neumann, will present a program of classical favorites including “ “Symphony from the New World” by Hector Berlioz and “The Moldau” by Bedrich Smetana, among others. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for students and seniors. For tickets and more information, go to sacramentoyouthsymphony.org Rosemont High School is at 9594 Kiefer Blvd.

IT’S MUTUAL Did you know that, according to a UC Davis/Sierra Health Foundation study from 2011, only 23 percent of Sacramento’s students complete courses required to enter the UC or CSU systems, compared with 39 percent statewide? Did you also know that only 39 percent enter a public college or university within a year of high school graduation and that less than 10 percent of middle school students report adult encouragement for exploring careers and college options? Local nonprofit and affordable housing developer Mutual Housing California is hoping to change those statistics through intensive, afterschool academic assistance and career counseling, enrichment activities such as environmental stewardship, art and sports, and celebrations for academic achievements at 10 of their communities in Sacramento and Yolo counties. Help the group reach its goal of helping 500 students by attending its

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PREVIEWS FROM page 79 Mutual Housing California Building Up Breakfast fundraiser from 8 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, at Vizcaya. As you enjoy delectable breakfast eats, Mutual Housing California resource development director AnneMarie Flynn will discuss how to build a “culture of college” for the region’s young people. For more information, go to mutualhousing.com Vizcaya is at 2019 21st St.

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Get your fix of mixed media at Gallery 2110’s Second Annual Invitational Mixed Media Show, on display Nov. 11 through Dec. 5 with a Second Saturday Artists’ Reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 14

Sure, you could raid the dollar section at Target for last-minute holiday decorations, or you could have the satisfaction of showing off your very own creations for friends and family with the help of two DIY classes at Relles Florist this month. First up, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, learn how to make a fall bouquet centerpiece that will wow your guests and brighten your table. Bring your own container or

buy one for $10 from Relles and fill it with a variety of fall flowers and foliage. (Floral foam will be provided if needed.) Participants are welcome to bring any other decorations they desire and are encouraged to bring an apron to protect their clothes during the creative process. This class is perfect for all ages, so sign up your kid (ages 5-12) to come with you! Class fees are $35 for one adult, $45 for one adult and one child, and $10 for each additional child. If you already have Christmas on the brain, sign up for the evergreen wreath-making class from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 28. Learn the secrets of how to make a ravishing 24-inch evergreen wreath complete with a beautiful bow. Decorations will be provided, but feel free to bring your own and don’t forget your apron. To register for classes or for more information, call 441-1478 or go to rellesflorist.com Relles Florist is at 2400 J St. PREVIEWS page 82

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IN THE MIX Get your fix of mixed media at Gallery 2110’s Second Annual Invitational Mixed Media Show, on display Nov. 11 through Dec. 5 with a Second Saturday Artists’ Reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 14.

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FRI, NOV 6 • 8PM Twice named on Granta’s “Best of Young British Novelists” list (2003 and 2013) Smith has built a substantial career as one of the finest novelists writing today. She is joined in conversation by UC Davis professor Yiyun Li, named among Granta’s “Best of Young American Novelists” in 2007.

Sacramento artists Debra KreckHarnish and Janet Paluch have selected a quirky collection of 19 masterful mixed media artists, including Michelle Andres, Don Barnes, Karen Brooks, Charlotte Cooper, Julie Diane, Cherie Hacker, Valery Hacking, Laurie Hopkins, Dave Hodapp, Lisa Neal, Laura Parker, Dianne Poinski, Robert Ray, S.S. Solis, Susan Silvester, Larry Tarkington and Chris Thompson. For more information, call 3333493 or go to gallery2110.com Gallery 2110 is at 1023 Del Paso Blvd.

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If you’re tired of the Second Saturday scene, why not try Third Saturday and take a quick jaunt to Fair Oaks to see some art? The ACAI Gallery and Studios will host its Third Saturday Artist Reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 21, complete with wine and appetizers. Featured will be this month’s show, “Boundless,” with works by artists Rebecca Jaggers and Mary Kercher. Whether you’re into watercolors (Jaggers) or oils and sculpture (Kercher), the show is guaranteed to make you grin. If you want an indepth look at how these artists work, don’t miss the studio tour and live

demonstration during the reception on Nov. 21. The show continues through Dec. 19. For more information, call 9662453 or go to acaistudios.com ACAI Gallery and Studios is at 7425 Winding Way.

FOOD AND “FABULOUS” FINDS With a word like “fabulous” in the title, how could the Mercy General Hospital Guild’s Fabulous Holiday Boutique be anything but? Check out the wonderful wares during the Guild’s annual luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 18, starting at 11 a.m. at the Dante Club. Enjoy entertainment, a luscious lunch of roast turkey with cranberry sauce and honey-glazed pork loin, and a boutique full of fun creations, including handcrafted home décor, gifts, holiday merchandise and more (such as bedazzled cellphone cases, seasonal jewelry, candles and homemade jams and jellies). Tickets are $28 and funds benefit the Mercy General Hospital Guild, which coordinates volunteers to assist at the hospital. To purchase tickets, make a check payable to Mercy Guild and send it with your menu selection to BeBe Wright at 7247 Havenside Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831. Reservations must be received by Nov. 11. For more information, call 424-2628. The Dante Club is at 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd.

BEGINNER’S LUCK Come bask in the glow of victory— Lyn St. James’s, to be exact, the first woman to win Rookie of the Year at the Indianapolis 500 in 1992—at a stylish evening featuring farmto-fork dining to benefit California Automobile Museum on Friday, Nov. 13, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Named one of the top 100 female athletes of the century by Sports Illustrated, St. James has set 31 national and international speed records and set the bar for women in the male-dominated sport of auto racing. The impressive athlete will

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bring the excitement of the racetrack to the podium when she discusses her life as a racecar driver, coach and mentor, media personality and public speaker. The evening will include a red-carpet VIP reception, dinner, cocktails, live entertainment and a silent and live auction hosted by Sacramento’s own David Sobon, along with special guests KFBK’s Amy Lewis and former KCRA reporter Dann Shively. The VIP hour will start at 5 p.m. and will include complimentary champagne, photo ops and a meet-and-greet with St. James. For tickets and more information, call 442-6802 or visit calautomuseum. org. California Automobile Museum is at 2200 Front St. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Please email items for consideration by the first of the month, at least one month in advance of the event.. n

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Local and Elegant DINING AT LOCALIS IS AN ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE

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t the corner of 21st and S streets in the quiet neighborhood historically referred to as Newton Booth, a small space has housed short-lived but exceptional restaurants for almost a decade. Almost 10 years ago, chef Adam Pechal opened Tuli Bistro, a lively culinary enterprise that pushed amazing flavors and upscale cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Throughout its short stint on the corner, it garnered its fair share of fans, me included. Forced to shut down for less than clear reasons, Tuli left a hole in the local eating landscape. Moving in to fill it was Trick Pony, a Neapolitan pizza- focused joint whose owners made miscues before they even opened, claiming there was no good pizza in Sacramento. Robert Masullo of Masullo and Tony Gemignani from Pizza Rock disagreed—not vocally, mind you, but by turning out some of the best pizza in California and going about their daily business. A brief rebrand of Trick Pony by hastily brought-on partners from the Broderick group, owners of Broderick Roadhouse, Broderick Midtown and Capital Dime (soon to be Saddle Rock), came to naught, and the place shut down after only an abbreviated run. The Broderick folks, not willing to walk away from what could be a quiet yet important culinary spot in the scene, stuck with the 21st and S space and partnered with an impressive young chef to try something elegant.

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Chef Christopher Barnum most recently held the job of executive chef at Cibo 7, the highly regarded Roseville eatery. Looking for a more diverse and challenging cooking experience, Barnum partnered with the Broderick folks to create Localis, a restaurant that embraces fully the Sacramento ethos of farm to fork and local sourcing but eschews the rustic charm of farm-to-table presentation. Instead, Localis treats every dish like a work of art. The dishes at Localis are visually stunning. A simple beet salad is transformed into a vibrantly colored scene, evoking thoughts of a lush rain forest with brilliantly plumed

birds adding dashes of reds, pinks and yellows among the trees. A whimsical dessert of white chocolate brittle and pate des fruits is displayed in an architecturally severe arrangement. To delicately consume each small component feels like eating your way through a Frank Gehry building or a surreal de Chirico cityscape. A seared fillet of black cod is perched atop a structurally sound column of black lentils surrounded by a moat of pale green tomato. It’s a minimalist landscape. This is not modernist cuisine. The plates are not dominated by foams and emulsions and nitro-injected flavor crystals. You will find a few

of the techniques associated with molecular gastronomy, but only when their use adds to the flavor and look of a dish. Barnum adds piquillo pepper “pearls” (involving a puree dropped one drop at a time into a solidifying solution) to his octopus plate, cleverly mimicking the look of fish roe but adding a luscious, savory, vegetal flavor to the wood-smoked octopus. Dessert is more homey. Mexican chocolate mocha comes out in a wide jar; it’s a mash of brownie, horchata cream and vanilla bean ice cream. It looks simple and homemade, but the flavors are complex and engaging,

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Localis patrons can watch the chefs preparing food while dining

playing spicy, savory and sweet elements against one another. Diners can pick and choose from the small but well-curated menu, but the chef’s tasting menu is where the big guns come out. A five-course, $77 selection of dishes truly shows off Barnum and his talented kitchen. If the price tag seems a bit high, it’s not an illusion. Small plates are priced in the mid to high teens, entrees in the high 20s. Portions are small, and the well-chosen wine list doesn’t have many bargain choices. Expect to pay between $150 and $250 for dinner for two. But this will be an exceptional culinary experience, not just another weeknight dinner. The serving staff shows care and delicacy in their suggestions, their attentiveness and their presentation.

Delivering works of art takes a subdued and steady hand. During my dinner at Localis, I felt taken care of by the staff, not pandered to nor rushed. Reservations are a must. Given the small confines of the restaurant and the languid pace of service, Localis can accommodate a limited number of diners. This is experiential eating. This is delicate eating. This is engagement with artistic vitality. Come with an open mind and expectations of a full evening spent surrounded by culinary creativity. Localis is at 2031 S St.; 737-7699 Greg Sabin can be reached at gregsabin@hotmail.com n

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The Kitchen

2225 Hurley Way 568-7171

D $$$ Wine/Beer Five-course gourmet demonstration dinner by reservation only • Thekitchenrestaurant.com

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3032 Auburn Blvd. 484-0139 2813 Fulton Ave. 484-6104

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L D $ House-made ice cream and specialties, soups and sandwiches

Monday through Thursday only. Tax and gratuity not included. May not be combined with any other offer.

601 Munroe St. 486-4891

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Chinois City Café

4321 Arden Way 488-47794

D $$-$$$ Full Bar Gourmet Chineses food for 32 years • Dine in and take out

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L D $$ Full Bar Asian-influenced cuisine in a casual setting • Chinoiscitycafe.com

Ettore’s

5132 Fair Oaks. Blvd. 779-0727

L D Beer/Wine $$ Neighborhood gathering place for pizza, pasta and grill dishes

Roma's Pizza & Pasta

2376 Fair Oaks Blvd. 482-0708

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Willie's Burgers

L D $$ Full Bar Contemporary Italian cuisine in a casually elegant setting

L D $ Great burgers and more

571 Pavilions Lane 649-8885

6530 Fair Oaks Blvd. 488-9800

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B L D $$-$$$ Full Bar American cuisine with a Western touch in a creative upscale atmosphere

L D $$ Traditional Italian pizza & pasta Family Friendly Catering + Team Parties • romas-pizzaand-pasta.com

5050 Fair Oaks Blvd. 488-5050

2500 Watt 482-2175

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3301 Folsom Blvd. 455-2233

Sam's Hof Brau

Thai House

B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Patio European-style gourmet café with salads, soup, spit-roasted chicken, and desserts in a bistro setting • Ettores.com

1120 Fulton Ave. 483-7300

1001 Front Street, Historic Old Sacramento 916-446-6768 fatcitybarandcafe.com

L D $$ Full Bar Patio Vietnamese and Thai cuisine in a casual yet elegant setting

The Mandarin Restaurant

Pavilions Center

$15 maximum value. Seniors 55 and older. Must present proof of age. Coupon required. Offer valid 9-8-2015 through 11-25-2015.

2333 Arden Way 920-8382

Lemon Grass Restaurant

3535 Fair Oaks Blvd. 487-1331

Buy one entrée and get a second entrée FREE!

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B L D $$ Full Bar Patio Pacific Northwest cuisine in a casual bistro setting •

Burr's Fountain 4920 Folsom Blvd. 452-5516

B L D $ Fountain-style diner serving burgers, sandwiches, soup and ice cream specialties

Thai Chef's House

2381 Fair Oaks Blvd. 489-2000

2851 Fulton Ave. 481-9500

L D $$ Thai cusine in a friendly, casual setting

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3839 J St. 448-5699

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5530 H St. 452-8226

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400 L St. 321-9522

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L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Seasonal menu of favorites in a setting overlooking river • Riocitycafe.com

Ella Dining Room & Bar L D $$$ Full Bar Modern American cuisine served family-style in a chic, upscale space • Elladiningroomandbar.com

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L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Outdoor Dining Upscale American fare served in an elegant setting • Paragarys.com

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901 K St. 916-551-1500 L D $$-$$$ French-inspired Bakery serving fresh pastry & desserts, artisan breads and handcrafted sandwiches. EstellesPatisserie.com

Fat City Bar & Cafe 1001 Front St. 446-6768

D $$-$$$ Full Bar American cuisine served in a casual historic Old Sac location • Fatsrestaurants. com

The Firehouse Restaurant 1112 Second St. 442-4772

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L D $$$ Full Bar Global and California cuisine in an upscale historic Old Sac setting • Firehouseoldsac.com

Frank Fat’s

806 L St. 442-7092

L D Full Bar $$-$$$ Chinese favorites in an elegant setting • Fatsrestaurants.com

Il Fornaio

400 Capitol Mall 446-4100

L D Full Bar $$$ Fine Northern Italian cuisine in a chic, upscale atmosphere • Ilfornaio.com

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926 J Street • 492-4450

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1022 Second St. 441-2211

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1131 K St. 443-3772

Natomas ♦ 916.928.1770

L D $$ Full Bar Outdoor Patio California cuisine with a French touch • Paragarys.com

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L D $$$ Full Bar Steakhouse serving dry-aged prime beef and fresh seafood in an upscale club atmosphere • Chopssacramento.com

1111 J St. 442-8200

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1530 J St. 447-2112

Hock Farm Craft & Provision 1415 L St. 440-8888

L D $$-$$ Full Bar Celebration of the region's rich history and bountiful terrain • Paragarys.com

LAND PARK Freeport Bakery

2966 Freeport Blvd. 442-4256

B L $ Award-winning baked goods and cakes for eat in or take out • Freeportbakery.com

Iron Grill 13th Street and Broadway 737-5115

L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Upscale neighborhood steakhouse • Ironsteaks.com

Jamie's Bar and Grill

427 Broadway 442-4044

L D $ Full Bar Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Dine in or take out since 1986

Riverside Clubhouse

2633 Riverside Drive 448-9988

L D $$ Full Bar Upscale American cuisine served in a contemporary setting • Riversideclubhouse.com

Taylor's Kitchen

2924 Freeport Boulevard 443-5154

D $$$ Wine/Beer Dinner served Wed. through Saturday. Reservations suggested but walk-ins welcome.

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1518 Broadway 441-0222

B L D $$ Wine/Beer International cuisine with dessert specialties in a casual setting

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