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Never FOR THIS VETERAN, VIETNAM TAUGHT LIFE LESSONS Elliott Loyd

Publisher’s Note: I’m taking a month off my column and offering instead this beautiful tribute from a local veteran to celebrate Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11.

n honor of Veterans Day, I offer a “soldier’s story” of life in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. My experience exemplifies a time shared by millions of other young men and women who served honorably—and is a tribute to those who no longer have a voice.

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I served a 14-month tour in Vietnam, from Dec. 13, 1968, to Feb. 17, 1970. My unit was First Field Force Vietnam, 6th Battalion, 84th Field Artillery, stationed in An Khe in the Vietnam Central Highlands. Midway through my tour, I was transferred to Nha Trang. From my hometown of Fairfield, I entered the Army on July 17, 1968. I said goodbye to my girlfriend and was off to boot camp at Fort Lewis, Wash. Our drill sergeants were Vietnam combat veterans—young, tough and nononsense. They instilled the importance of learning what they taught. Our survival was at stake. After boot camp, I received orders for Fort Sill, Okla., for Advanced Individual Training in artillery. We trained on howitzers. When we finished around mid-November, we were given 30-day leaves to return home before reporting

to our duty assignments. About 95 percent of us were heading to South Vietnam. Sure enough, back in Fairfield with orders to report to Vietnam, my family took me to the airport at Travis Air Force Base. The terminal overflowed with young soldiers and marines. My mother and father put on brave faces, but my cousin broke down in tears. As a “tough” soldier, I did my best to reassure my family I would return home safely. Passengers on the Flying Tiger Airlines flight were young soldiers like me, mostly privates in new Army dress green uniforms. The flight seemed to last forever, but the stewardesses were especially nice. They knew some of us would not return. At last, we arrived at Tan Son Nhut Air Force Base. Stepping off the plane, we were blasted with intense heat. It must have been 120 degrees with 90-percent humidity. Also greeting us was the exotic smell of nuoc mam, a Vietnamese fish sauce. Adding to the sense of foreboding, we were loaded on buses with bars over the windows. We were green but not stupid—we realized

the bars were to prevent grenades from being thrown inside. The buses took us to the processing center where we exchanged dress uniforms for jungle fatigues, caps and boots. We slept in tents on hard cots, drank lukewarm water from giant suspended bladders, exchanged stories and milled about until we received our orders. After two days at the center, those of us assigned to units near An Khe in the Central Highlands boarded a plane. When we landed, we noticed suntanned, slender young soldiers dressed in faded fatigues waiting on the tarmac. It was clear these troopers had completed their tours and we were their replacements. The homebound soldiers had helped repulse the all-out North Vietnamese Tet Offensive that began in January 1968. The Tet Offensive ended in September, but no one wanted a repeat of that costly surprise attack. Veterans in my unit were adamant about keeping our helmets, flak jackets and weapons ready. There were false alarms. I thank my lucky stars they weren’t real. Today, I look back and relive a kaleidoscope of experiences shared by

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many veterans: the weight of a flak jacket; the sound of incoming mortars; the eerie light of a flare illuminating the night sky; the sound of a helicopter; the weeping, inconsolable, young pregnant widow of a South Vietnamese soldier killed in action. I recall the awe of seeing a Huey helicopter gunship raining down firepower and feeling sympathy for enemy soldiers on the ground below; the graceful, young Vietnamese women with their shy smiles in traditional ao dai dresses; the black pajamas and conical straw hats of peasant women.

Yes, there were hardships and danger, but also good times shared with other troopers. Compared to the dangers and hardships faced in the military, civilian complaints seem petty to most veterans. Returning from developing nations, veterans realize most Americans have little concept of how well off they are. As a United States Army Vietnam veteran, I salute veterans of all military branches who served honorably in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is heartening to see the American public treat service members returning from overseas with respect. During the Vietnam War, this

was not always the case. Suffice to say, it was a different era and mindset. The Vietnam experience was not something I volunteered for. However, I do not regret it. Although it came with a price, I value it highly. Serving in the military taught me the value of hard work, discipline and teamwork. Overseas service opened my eyes to the challenges faced by developing countries, and to the knowledge that people from other cultures share our hopes and dreams. Readjustment to civilian life is difficult for many veterans. Civilians have a hard time understanding that when one joins the military, it’s not just an occupation. It’s a way of life. Especially in a war zone, the service member is on call 24 hours a day. And it’s more than that. It’s an attitude. Once you get on that airplane or ship headed for the war zone, the dice have been rolled. You accept your fate. It takes real courage to do that. Those who have made that decision in the past and those who will make it in the future deserve to be celebrated by a grateful nation. They are warriors. Elliott Loyd can be reached at elliottloyd@comcast.net. n

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“Pigeon Flight” by Rita Braley of Sacramento, is the ﬁrst-place winner in a previous Wildlife Care Association Fall Photo Contest.

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he Wildlife Care Association’s fifth annual Fall Photo Contest is now underway and accepting entries through Dec. 31. Take your best shot of a bird in a backyard, local park or wilderness area and submit your picture as a message with a photo attachment on the WCA Facebook page (@wildlifecareassociation). Submissions will be entered to win a special prize, including a guided tour of WCA’s facility at McClellan Park. Children younger than 12 may enter for free. Entries from those 12 and older are asked to include a minimum $5 donation to WCA on the Facebook donate link. Donations help the nonprofit volunteer-based association save thousands of injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife every year. Submissions should include your email address, location where the photo was taken and best guess of the type of bird in the photo. For more information, call (916) 965-WILD (9453) or visit wildlifecareassociation.com.

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Handcrafted items by artisans from all over the world will be available at the annual Christmas Market: Gifts of Hope at Fremont Presbyterian Church at 5770 Carlson Drive in East Sacramento. The market will be held Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Proceeds will help families around the world facing human trafficking, hunger and lack of medical care, education, clean water and more.

Nonprofit vendors will include Heavenly Treasures, One World Fair Trade, Global Good Fair Trade and United Women Alliance. Friends of San Juan de Oriente will be on hand with handmade pottery from the village in Nicaragua. Each nonprofit raises money for countries such as Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Namibia, Peru, Haiti, Guatemala, Colombia, Nepal, Tibet and Nicaragua. Funds also assist Fremont mission trips to Haiti, Jamaica and Dominican Republic that provide medicine, water, housing, education and food. Locally, proceeds support the Central Downtown Food Basket, Mustard Seed School, Greenhouse Ministries, Earl Warren Elementary School and Francis House.

AARP READING PROGRAM FOR KIDS Local residents ages 50 and older are needed this fall to help kids in kindergarten through third grade improve their reading through AARP Experience Corps, managed locally by the United Way California Capital Region. “Kids who are not reading at grade level by fourth grade are more likely to fall behind in all subjects, including math and science, making them less likely to graduate from high school,” says Stephanie Bray, president/CEO of United Way California Capital Region. “This corps of volunteers is essential to ensuring our community’s kids are successful.” Volunteers serve at local schools approximately two days per week for two to three hours a day, tutoring and tracking progress of groups of two to three students throughout the school year. Volunteers meet monthly to share best practices, and obtain literacy and classroom management experience. They receive training to become

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SSPCA THRIFT STORE, FALL BOOK SALE By year’s end, the Sacramento SPCA’s Adoptable Goods Thrift Store on E Street will close.

“Unfortunately, the sharp decline in the overall retail environment coupled with rising operating costs and an aging building has made it increasingly challenging to operate a profitable store,” explains SSPCA CEO Kenn Altine. “The closing of the store is an emotional event for all of us—more so for the hardworking store staff and fiercely dedicated volunteers who made it possible for the store to give so much to the animals for so many years.” Since 1977, the Adoptable Goods Thrift Store has contributed more than $3.2 million toward shelter programs, building improvements and the SSPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic, which performs more than 18,000 surgeries every year.

Altine says the organization will continue to explore other opportunities to benefit the animals, such as an online auction recently hosted by Witherell’s that raised more than $10,000 from 62 donated collectibles. The store will remain open for the rest of the year, but it will no longer accept goods. Books and items needed at the shelter may still be donated at the SSPCA at 6201 Florin Perkins Road. The SSPCA Fall Book Sale will be held Nov. 9–17 at Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights. For a complete list of ongoing shelter needs and other ways to give, visit sspca.org/giving.

JOSHUA’S HOUSE HOSPICE A new hospice house for the terminally ill homeless—the first of its kind on the West Coast—is scheduled to open in early 2020 in the Dos Rios Triangle by Loaves & Fishes. To help raise funds to complete the project, Sip, Savor & Sway—an evening of dining, dancing and fellowship—will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Sacramento Masonic Temple at 1131 J St. Joshua’s House Hospice will be located at 1501 North C St. and will house 20 residents at a time. The facility will provide art, music and writing therapy, shelter, meals, clothing and compassionate hospice care from

local partners Sutter Health, UC Davis Health, Dignity Health and Kaiser Permanente. Last year, the nonprofit organization Health Communication Research Institute, Inc., formed a partnership with Goodwill Industries, Inc. to collaborate with local hospitals, other nonprofit organizations and government agencies to create Joshua’s House Hospice. The hospice home is named in memory of Joshua Lee Nielson (19802014) who had a vision of preventing homeless men and women suffering from cancer, diabetes, heart disease, infections, liver disorders, HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C from dying alone on the street. HCRI and Goodwill have raised the $3.5 million for construction. Goodwill will cover all operating costs, but the project is still 23 percent away from its total goal with $880,000 left to raise. For tickets to Sip, Savor & Sway or for more information, visit joshuashousehospice.org.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCY PROGRAM The Ali Youssefi Project—established by the family of the late Sacramento developer, humanitarian and art lover— recently announced the selection of two artists for the inaugural Artist in Residency Program. Sacramento artist Jodi Connelly was selected as the local recipient and New York artist Michael Pribich as the national recipient. The Artist in Residency Program creates opportunities for working artists by providing financial support and other benefits. The two artists will receive free studio space at Verge Center for the Arts, a $500 monthly stipend and a solo exhibition at Verge gallery in December. Pribich will also receive a furnished live-in studio apartment at Warehouse Artist Lofts. For more information, visit aliyoussefiproject.com. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Submissions are due six weeks prior to the publication month. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @ insidesacramento. n

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Safety First BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HONORS LOCAL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

he Sacramento County Board of Supervisors honored several area establishments during National Food Safety Month for their outstanding records of practicing “safety first” in their kitchens. This year, Awards of Excellence in Food Safety were issued to 598 food facilities in Sacramento County that had no major violations during their last three consecutive inspections. The county awards are part of the Environmental Management Department’s nationally recognized food-safety program. Sacramento County was the first in the nation to issue the green-yellow-red placards during food-safety inspections,

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which have become a model for other programs. EMD’s Environmental Health Division inspects approximately 7,400 restaurants, retail markets, bakeries, bars and schools for food-safety compliance annually. Inspections are unannounced and completed up to three times a year. One of the many food establishments earning honors this year was 19 Handles Pub & Grill located at Arden Way and Eastern Avenue. I know many residents, including members of my staff, enjoy going there after work for a pint and some tasty pub fare like fish and chips. If you want to find out if your favorite restaurant was one of the award winners, visit emd.saccounty.net.

14 local heroes listed on the Wall of Honor at Patriots Park on Palm Avenue. The park is a special place to reflect on and never forget the sacrifices made by those who served us wearing different uniforms—the U.S. Armed

Services, 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 and friends.

WALL OF HONOR CEREMONY The Carmichael Recreation and Park District will sponsor a special ceremony Saturday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. to recognize

Join the community in honoring local heroes on the Wall of Honor at a ceremony Nov. 2 at Patriots Park. Photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner.

I hope you can join me that morning. For a list of honorees, visit carrmichaelpark.com.

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VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE A special ceremony will be held Veterans Day—Monday, Nov. 11—at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Earl J. Koobs Nature Area in Carmichael. The memorial honors 15 students of the former La Sierra High School who died for our country. The memorial— the first known Vietnam memorial in California—was made in metal shop by students remembering their classmates. Gates will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Color Guard ceremony will be at 11 a.m. The nature area is at 5325 Engle Road, adjacent to Garfield Elementary School’s playground and the east parking lot of La Sierra Community Center. To those who lost a loved one in service to our nation, please accept my deepest sympathy and appreciation for your loved one’s sacrifice. For those who served or are serving our nation in uniform, thank you.

SHERIFF DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT Now available online is the 2018 Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office

“Year in Review,” which provides many facets of the department’s operations, as well as a review of the department’s accomplishments last year. To access the annual report, visit sacsheriff.com where you can also provide feedback or share ideas on what you would like to see in next year’s report.

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With the Thanksgiving holiday this month, many of us reflect on our blessings and those among us who are in need. The Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services annual distribution provides a fresh or frozen turkey or ham and two bags of meal items with dry and canned

foods for basic Thanksgiving dishes. Please consider donating. For more information, visit sacramentofoodbank.org. Another way to show your support is to participate in the annual Run to Feed the Hungry on Thanksgiving morning. This Sacramento tradition is not only the largest run in Sacramento, it is the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run in the country, with all net profits benefiting the Sacramento Food Bank. To register, visit runtofeedthehungry.com. Thanksgiving is a special time to share with family and friends. I hope you have a happy holiday.

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A SPECIAL CEREMONY WILL BE HELD VETERANS DAY—MONDAY, NOV. 11—AT THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL AT EARL J. KOOBS NATURE AREA IN CARMICHAEL. shot this influenza season. To help out, there will be a number of free Adult and Family Flu Clinics hosted by the Immunization Assistance Program throughout the Sacramento area. One clinic will be Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mission Oaks Community Center at 4702 Gibbons Drive in Carmichael. For a list of all free flu vaccination clinics, visit dhs.saccounty.net and click on Public Health Services or call (916) 875-SHOT (7468).

ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY BOOK SALE The Arden-Dimick Friends of the Library will hold a one-day Community Book Sale on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library at Watt and Northrup avenues. The sale will feature high-quality books suitable for gifts, holiday-themed

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VISITING WITH NEIGHBORS I will hold my final 2019 Community Coffee Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 a.m. in the conference room of the Fair Oaks Water District on Fair Oaks Boulevard near Winding Way. Chief probation officer Lee Seale will be the guest speaker. I also will speak at the annual meetings of the Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association, Sierra Oaks

Vista Neighborhood Association and Sierra Oaks Neighborhood Association. In September, I addressed residents at the Country Club Estates Neighborhood Watch meeting. The Sheriff’s Department says Neighborhood Watch programs and community partnerships with residents are vital to keeping neighborhoods safe. The Sheriff’s North Division has two crime-prevention specialists who can assist—contact Francie Fitzsimmons at mfitzsimmons@sacsheriff.com or Mary Ellen Nielson at mnielson@sacsheriff.com. In October, I held community meetings in Arden-Arcade and Carmichael that focused on road projects underway and planned for the unincorporated area. Transportation director Ron Vicari explained that Sacramento County will invest $53,284,000 for overlay projects this and next year. Last month, I also met with volunteers who participated in the annual Arden-Arcade Business Walk sponsored by Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development. Teams canvassed local businesses about the area’s economic climate and reported their findings. 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.

SHERIFF COMMUNITY MEETINGS The Sheriff’s Department holds regular community meetings to share information about trends in crime and recent activities. These sessions are open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend. The Arden-Arcade meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. in the Skyroom at Country Club Lanes on Watt Avenue. The Carmichael meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. in the library at Del Campo High School on Dewey Drive. Susan Peters represents the Third District on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. She can be reached at susanpeters@saccounty.net. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento. com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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LATE ARRIVAL FINALLY, RAILYARDS DEVELOPMENT MAY PROVE WORTH THE WAIT

his dates me, but when I was The Sacramento Bee’s urban affairs writer in the early 1990s, the newspaper sent me to Indianapolis, Boston, Portland, St. Louis and Toronto to report on how those cities transformed once-busy downtown railyards into new attractions, housing, jobs and broader tax bases. With a team of successful local developers in escrow to buy a piece of Downtown Sacramento’s Southern Pacific railyards, there was excitement about finally seeing something grand built here.

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The public was wowed with plans for a compact, European-style addition to our sprawling city. We would have a large Sacramento Commons and apartments overlooking the riverfront. Residents could walk to jobs in new office towers on extrawide sidewalks next to pedestrian-scale streets. It would be, one developer promised, “The urban piece that defines us for the next century.” Then nothing happened. The partnership pulled out of the $50 million deal after haggling over SP’s plans to clean toxic groundwater

and soil from years of rail operations. Sacramento’s big urban dream became a civic nightmare. Twenty-five years later, things are different. Buoyed by the Downtown arena and other amenities, we see an ambitious plan for the 240-acre railyards site that’s poised to take off. Driven by what the new development team calls “the insatiable appetite” of Bay Area tech firms, the market for Class A office space at the railyards seems to have finally caught up to Sacramento’s ambitions.

About $300 million in private and public funds have been invested in streets, sewers, sidewalks and other infrastructure needed for a new community. With Kaiser Permanente buying a chunk of land for an innovative new medical center, the project finally has an anchor tenant to make the numbers work and attract ancillary uses. If Sacramento lands a Major League Soccer team, thousands of fans will cheer on cleaned-up land once used to move freight traffic and build locomotives. Two housing projects are

“THIS REALLY IS THE FUTURE OF SACRAMENTO. WE CAN DOUBLE THE FOOTPRINT OF DOWNTOWN AND, IN ADDITION TO THE HISTORIC REUSE (OF OLD RAILROAD SHOPS) BUILD SOMETHING ALL NEW. THAT IS KEY TO THE FUTURE OF THE CITY. IF ALL WE DO IS RELY ON EXISTING MARKETS AND SECTORS, AT SOME POINT THAT RUNS OUT OF STEAM.”

THERE IS A DIFFERENT SENSE OF WHAT SACRAMENTO CAN BECOME.

Housing projects, office buildings and a medical center are part of plans for Downtown’s Southern Paciﬁc railyards. Renderings courtesy of Downtown Railyard Venture, LLC.

on the drawing board. There are plans for new offices and restored legacy buildings tied to the renovated, busy historic train depot. A 17-story courthouse is scheduled to open in late 2022. Denton Kelley, a partner in the company developing the railyards, tells me, “This really is the future of Sacramento. We can double the footprint of Downtown and, in addition to the historic reuse (of old railroad shops) build something all new. That is key to the future of the city. If all we do is rely on existing markets and sectors, at some point that runs out of steam.” Anchored by what Kelley said will be the most innovative medical center in Kaiser’s history, the railyards will have a “health and wellness” theme that gives Downtown something unique. It will also have some of the larger building footprints that corporate tenants seek in Downtown. Kelley and his father Larry seem to have the vision, access to capital and track record—the family developed Stanford Ranch in Rocklin and McClellan Park, among other projects—to bring badly needed multi-family housing, urban character and innovation to Downtown. As with any large development, the railyards bring challenges. New office space will compete with current real estate, and the railyards have to complement and connect to what we’ve already invested in. West Sacramento once seemed remote, but today it feels like part of the central city, so we know connectivity is doable. The homeless population must be addressed. And if the recession many economists see coming does hit hard, everything can quickly change. But there’s momentum this time that wasn’t present before. The city is on board with significant investments. Keeping the Sacramento Kings and getting a new arena Downtown boosted our confidence. There is a different sense of what Sacramento can become. Now we need to watch closely, make sure promises are kept and local preferences respected. If the vision takes hold over the next 20 years largely as planned, we may become one of those cities people visit to understand how to turn ugly and toxic old railyards into an attractive and energetic Downtown. Gary Delsohn can be reached at gdelsohn@ gmail.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @ insidesacramento. n

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ON LIFE AND LIVING FUNERAL HOME OWNERSHIP PROVIDES LIFE LESSONS

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e’re all going to die,” Chris Meyer says. He’s not trying to be morbid. He’s just intimately familiar with the fact—he’s owned Lind Brothers funeral home in Carmichael since 2005. But Meyer’s new book, “Life in 20 Lessons: What a Funeral Guy Discovered About Life, from Death” is not a weepy tome dedicated to dying. Instead, it’s a celebration of life from

“THE BOOK IS A WAY OF FAST FORWARDING YOUR LIFE TO YOUR DEATHBED SO YOU CAN SEE WHAT YOU’VE LEARNED BY THE END AND THEN REWIND SO YOU CAN USE THOSE LESSONS NOW.” the perspective of someone who witnesses the end of it more than most. “This book is not about how you die, but about how you live,” says Meyer, who was an aspiring screenwriter in Hollywood for 11 years before he, his wife and their then-infant son moved to Sacramento to be closer to family. (They’ve since added two more sons to the mix.) “The book is a way of fast forwarding your life to your deathbed so you can see what you’ve learned by the end and then rewind so you can use those lessons now.” After relocating to Sacramento, Meyer realized he was going to need to do something to support his family. A friend suggested he look into the funeral home business as a “stable career.” At the time, Lind Brothers was foundering (it’s been family-owned since 1964), so Meyer took his friend’s advice and acquired the business. Meyer was pleased to discover he had a natural affinity for helping families through the saddest time of their lives and, over the next 14 years, grew to love the process of sitting with people, getting to know them—and listening to their sage advice. “I started to realize I was hearing the same things over and over again,” Meyer says. “People would ask me, ‘Do you have small children? Go home. Be with them. Coach their teams. Be involved.’ These lessons were profound because I was applying them to my own

family. I started to realize I wanted to memorialize them in a book.” Ever the entrepreneur—in 2015, Meyer also founded Magilla Loans, an online lender-lessee matching service inspired by his own tribulations getting 14 business loans in a 10-year period, first to buy the funeral home, then to update and expand the business— Meyer put his thoughts into a book and self-published in September. It’s now available “in every form possible” (including an audio book read by Meyer) on Amazon. “I didn’t want to write ‘the funeral book’ because there are already so many other famous books on death, like Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’ ‘On Death and Dying,’” Meyer says. “I wanted it to be a life book instead, with sound bites for America. It has vignettes from my life—from my childhood in New York, from my work at the funeral home—in a digestible format.” An active member of the Carmichael Kiwanis club and lover of all things Sacramento—“I really believe in it, it’s such a great place,” Meyer says—the author has been pleasantly surprised by how much people seem to have taken to the book and embraced its positive message. After all, if we’re all going to die, we might as well enjoy a good read on the way out. For more information, visit chrismeyerauthor.com. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Previous profiles can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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Fighting the Good Fight VOLUNTEER FINDS HOPE IN ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

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or Lynette Blumhardt, volunteering with the Sacramento chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association wasn’t just a nice thing to do—it was a matter of survival. The College Glen resident and Sacramento native found herself turning to the association—the country’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s and

dementia care, support and research— when her father was diagnosed with the disease in 2012. “When we got the diagnosis, my volunteer ‘let’s figure this out’ thought process kicked in,” Blumhardt says. “I contacted the Alzheimer’s Association’s local office and told them I wanted to learn more.” For Blumhardt, volunteering is not only a longtime

passion, but also “in the DNA” of her family. Though she couldn’t jump in full time at first—she had teenagers at home and was still working in communications— she found a community of people and a wealth of resources that helped her cope with the havoc the disease was wreaking on her family. As her father’s health declined, Blumhardt got more and more involved. She joined the association’s advocacy team that meets with elected officials to discuss legislation that supports funding for Alzheimer’s research. She also became more involved as a caregiver for her dad. “Taking my dad’s car keys was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done,” Blumhardt says. She notes that it was especially difficult seeing such an agile-minded man—her father worked in the burgeoning heyday of electronics in the ‘50s and ‘60s— become addled so quickly. “It’s like the disease kidnaps your loved one and takes them away.” Blumhardt took an early retirement to help care for her family. Then her mom had a fall that necessitated moving both parents into a facility. Her dad passed away in 2015. Blumhardt explains that people die from the disease because the brain not only loses memory but also stops telling the body how to function, such as instructing your heart to beat. Her mom followed 10 weeks later to the day. But instead of giving into her grief and distancing herself from Alzheimer’s altogether, Blumhardt remains a steadfast supporter of the association

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ome of Sacramento’s major assets have recently been christened with new names. SAFE Credit Union is putting its name on the Convention Center, currently under renovation. Golden 1 Credit Union put its brand on the Downtown arena. Sutter Heath is replacing Raley’s as the logo on the River Cats’ baseball stadium in West Sacramento. When an organization buys long-term naming rights, it makes a commitment to the future. The purchase of naming rights is a business decision, but also a strategic move to build community support. SAFE Credit Union’s partnership with the city is a 25-year commitment. The reason behind the partnership, according to SAFE leadership, is to help Sacramento propel its Downtown into a

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dynamic business and cultural center for the 21st century. The new name will be the SAFE Credit Union Convention and Performing Arts District. “We saw this as an opportunity to partner with the city and build a relationship that would help the city, but also be a benefit to the credit union,” says SAFE CEO and president Dave Roughton. “It’s a phenomenal opportunity for us, allows us to grow our membership and promote some of our programs focused on financial health and wellness.” SAFE joins other business and civic organizations in supporting the $340 million project to transform the Convention Center, Community Center Theater and Memorial Auditorium into contemporary landmarks, representing the highest caliber of business, tourism, arts and entertainment. “As a nonprofit, we have a mandate to help the community,” Roughton says. “As we do our part, others benefit. A rising tide lifts all boats.” Roughton is excited about what the naming rights mean to his 230,000 members and more than 700 employees, who will take pride in a remodeled civic amenity.

SAFE Credit Union has been in business since 1940. More than 80 percent of its members reside in the Sacramento region, so the partnership makes sense. “We are very focused on our members, and that drives the decisions we make,” Roughton says. “In some ways, SAFE has been under the radar and the best-kept secret in Sacramento. This will help give us visibility.” Another big naming rights deal involved the Downtown arena, Golden 1 Center. The credit union had the same goals as SAFE: It saw the arena as a partnership and opportunity to serve members and raise its profile. “The visibility associated with our partnership in Golden 1 Center gives us the chance to introduce and share the benefits of credit union membership across California,” says Golden 1 senior vice president and chief marketing officer Doug Aguiar.

“Our experience has been that when people learn about the benefits of credit union membership, they join. New membership growth allows us to provide better services to all our members. Our investment in Golden 1 Center is not only about our name on the building. It is an investment in our community.” The arena represents the first Golden 1 naming rights partnership. Aguiar says, “This facility has been and will continue to be a catalyst to transform Sacramento into the next great American city.” The arena has transformed lower K Street. More than a dozen bars and restaurants have opened. More are planned, plus entertainment—a movie theater, bowling alley and other attractions. In its first 15 months, Golden 1 Center sold out 87 concerts, events and games. This year, the concert industry trade publication Pollstar, ranked

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stages can be named for individuals seeking a legacy, or companies looking for exposure. “With the number of people who attend productions and the exposure we can offer, naming our stages and other assets presents an unbelievable opportunity,” says Wendy Phoenix, Sacramento Theatre Company development director. “We are just getting started, but we have hopes to create great partnerships that are mutually beneficial.” Scot Crocker can be reached at scot@crockerbranding.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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etting kids to eat their veggies is a struggle in many homes. It has become such a persistent issue that some of this generation’s adolescents, often due to lack of resources or inaccessibility, do not recognize produce like pears or broccoli—even right here in Sacramento. But what would happen if kids could experience hands-on learning in school about a variety of fruits and vegetables, and taste fresh, unpackaged, unprocessed meals? Beginning next

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fall, the students at Leataata Floyd Elementary School will find out. The Food Literacy Center, a Sacramento nonprofit, is partnering with several local organizations to begin a first-of-its-kind project to teach Sacramento students and families how to cook healthy meals. The official groundbreaking for a new cooking school at Floyd Farms, a 2.5-acre lot adjacent to Leataata Floyd Elementary, took place in September. Amber Stott founded the Food Literacy Center in 2011 in an effort to change the way kids look at healthy food. The small nonprofit delivers cooking and nutrition classes to students and schools for free, but until now it lacked an adequate facility. “This (new facility) opens the possibility to reach so many more children,” Stott says. The cooking school will offer free classes to students

at Leataata Floyd Elementary, integrated with math, science and more. The innovative project is in partnership with the Sacramento City Unified School District, city of Sacramento, The Mill at Broadway and HMC Architects. “We’re so excited to partner with the Food Literacy Center, helping Amber Stott and her team build a cooking school with student-run gardens,” says Katherine Bardis, cofounder and president of Bardis Homes, builder of The Mill at Broadway. The Food Literacy Center cooking school will serve the 330 elementary school students enrolled at Leataata Floyd Elementary and their families. Other students throughout the Sacramento City Unified School District and community members will be invited to tour the cooking school on field trips and discover how to make fresh, colorful meals at home.

Stott says each meal will focus on a fruit or vegetable with the goal of encouraging kindergarten through 6thgrade students to be “food adventurers” and try new things. Their first recipe will be a peanut-butter sandwich— something all kids are familiar with— but it will swap out jelly for fresh fruit slices. The next meal might be pho using ramen noodles, but substituting the salty packet for fresh spices and herbs. All meals will be budget-friendly and fresh. Jorge Aguilar, superintendent of Sacramento City Unified School District, says this health-focused project has been in development since 2012. At the groundbreaking, Aguilar beamed with pride. “Today, we’re thrilled to break ground on the zero net energy building, designed with the latest energy-efficiency technologies and enough solar energy to offset the building’s annual energy use.” The

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their food is grown, why it’s important to consume fresh foods and what nutrients they need to live a healthy life.” The cooking school and student gardens will be managed by the Food Literacy Center’s small staff. While the project receives additional support from local donors and grants, it is dependent on a continued partnership with the Sacramento community. Stott’s visible passion for the overall health and nutrition of the next generation will undoubtedly fuel the students’ excitement to become food adventurers. “This really is a dream project,” Stott says with a grin.. Tessa Marguerite Outland can be reached at tessa.m.outland@gmail.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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ecently, a dear friend, who has lived in the Sacramento area for 40 years, decided to relocate back home to the Midwest where she spent the first 28 years of her life. Despite the prospect of harsh, snowladen winters and saying goodbye to her many friends, she sold her Carmichael house and purchased a two-story condo with a stunning view of her new city. There was just one problem. She had to transport her 17-pound schnauzer mix and four cats more than 1,500 miles to their new

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hometown. And it was not going to be by car—four cats in carriers and an active pooch on a four-day road trip would be too stressful. Then life got complicated. My friend moved back to Carmichael, not once, but two times, which meant she had to make the same move twice in three years—five animals in tow. Needless to say, she acquired some insight into flying with pets. Most airlines—for in-cabin travel— require each pet to be accompanied by a passenger. In my friend’s case, she had to find four buddies to take four felines, while she escorted her canine. To alleviate her (and the animals’) anxiety she recruited her veterinarian as one of the escorts. On one return flight to Sacramento, she enticed her bank’s loan officer, the officer’s husband and their 13-year-old son

with paid vacations to River City and back. Phoning the airline in advance and speaking directly with an agent is critical. My friend called ahead at least three times to ensure Delta was well aware that she would be traveling with multiple pets. Yet, when she and her crew arrived at Sacramento International Airport for trip No. 1, the ticket agent said, “We don’t take four cats on this airplane.” Her response? “Yes, you do.” After some back and forth, the supervisor came out—“rule book” in hand—and determined that, indeed, they could accommodate the four felines. The first-come, first-served rule applies to most airlines, including Delta and Southwest, so make sure you arrive early. The number of pets—typically four to six—allowed

in-cabin depends on the airline and size of the aircraft. Weight and age restrictions also vary. A health certificate, usually within 10 days of travel, with proof of rabies vaccination is required per pet. Regarding sedation, some airlines recommend working with your veterinarian to determine what is best for your animal. Other airlines, such as United, do not accept pets that have been sedated or tranquilized—altitude pressures can cause respiratory and cardiovascular problems. Most airlines also have breed restrictions, such as no shortor snub-nosed dogs and cats, which tend to have breathing issues. For in-cabin flights, keeping pets in airline-approved carriers that fit underneath the seat is universally required, with the exception of service animals. Fees also differ. For example,

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WE THINK IT’S FREE, BUT YOU REALLY PAY ne major reason Americans drive as much as they do is that they often do not pay for parking. Since parking is never free to provide, this distortion of usual market principles creates a powerful incentive to drive, even for short trips. Todd Litman of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute calculates that for every dollar a motorist spends on his or her car, somebody spends 50 cents in parking costs. That’s a problem because those costs are usually hidden— and because that “somebody” paying may not be the motorist.

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Let’s consider three places where “free” parking is commonly provided: apartments, workplaces and malls. Most local governments have minimum parking requirements for new developments. The city of Sacramento requires 1.5 parking spaces for each new residential unit in apartments in suburban districts. Generally, renters do not pay separately for parking. Their parking costs are “bundled” with their monthly rent. Research center Mobility Lab found in Arlington County, Va., that 22 percent of mandated residential parking went unused. Further, it concludes, “Where parking is bundled … autoownership is higher and driving alone is 12.5 percent higher for commute trips and 40 percent higher for non-commute trips.” Parking guru and UCLA professor Donald Shoup says, “Minimum parking requirements act like a fertility drug for cars.” Other researchers have found that bundled parking costs for renters

total $1,700 annually and add about 17 percent to monthly rents. In an academic study, professors C.J. Gabbe and Greg Pierce note, “Minimum parking requirements force developers to build costly parking spaces that drive up the price of housing.” If parking is unbundled and charged separately from rents, then consumers—not government planners— decide whether to pay for it. In the U.S., 90 percent of employees who drive to work receive free parking from their employers. Litman estimates this is an income tax-exempt benefit of $1,800 per year. Not only is that hidden subsidy an invitation to drive, it’s a benefit that those who walk, bike or take transit to work don’t get. Parking “cash-out” programs treat everyone more equally by offering employees a cash travel allowance equal to the market value of the parking subsidy. Studies have demonstrated that cash-out programs cut drivealone commutes by 20 percent. When employees have to pay for parking or

are offered cash outs, their commute behavior changes dramatically. Shopping malls, strip malls and big-box stores have gone hand in hand with suburban sprawl. Most shopping used to be a downtown activity, where department and specialty stores congregated. Sacramento had Macy’s, Weinstock’s and Joseph Magnin as Downtown department stores. Before the spread of post-World War II suburbia, downtowns had good transit services. Free parking was not provided or expected by retail customers. Now suburban shopping areas, Costcos and WalMarts are fronted by acres of “free” parking. The cost of that parking is hidden in the price of goods, not paid directly by motorists. Those few customers who don’t drive to shop have to pay for parking even though they don’t use it. It’s another example of an inequity created when parking subsidies are hidden in other costs. Providing parking not only requires money, it requires space—lots of it. An

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Dignity in Death

HOSPICE WORK IS AN HONOR AND A CALLING

ast year, I came out of early retirement—perhaps better characterized as “premature retirement”—to accept part-time work as a hospice chaplain. In my new role, I often hear three common reactions when I tell friends I work for hospice. The reaction that always surprises me is, “Where is your hospital?” While hospice sometimes happens in a hospital, my work takes place in a patient’s home. I join a team of social workers, nurses, aides and volunteers who schedule individual appointments to provide comfort to people in their final six months of life. My employer is housed in a typical office building where I go for meetings or to schedule my patient appointments.

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By midmorning, I’m driving a maze of roads. I crisscross three counties to find rural homes settled along creeks, sheltered under oaks and pines or nestled in the hollows of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Yes, the view from my personal cubical is often stunning. The second reaction is more of an assumption: “I’ll bet you get a lot of chances to tell people about Jesus.” While Jesus is definitely a friend of mine, my job doesn’t come with the supposition that everybody wants him to be their friend. If I used the occasion of a person’s pending death to push my view of eternity, I’d be quickly fired for proselytizing the dying. However, that’s not to say I must remain silent about my faith. I begin my visits by asking patients if they practice any sort of religion or spirituality, giving them opportunity to share their beliefs. In turn, some patients ask me about my faith. For instance, one patient told me she had no religious beliefs, but she was “ready.” I discovered that she’d been studying the Christian faith and wanted to know more. But by far, the most common reaction I get from friends is unnecessary

sympathy. Folks say things like, “Your job must be so sad” or “I can’t say I envy you.” My response might surprise you. I tell them, “It’s not really so hard.” I often add that it’s much easier than the years I spent as a hospital chaplain. That’s because hospital patients rarely understand they are dying. If they do, they may not be ready to talk about it, especially to a stranger. Hospice patients enter our program with a full-on acknowledgement that they expect to live less than six months. They are often ready to talk about, even confront, death. They don’t live in denial, but they are definitely still living. And by living, I mean they are conversing, connecting and conspiring with us to live out their last days in dignity. Perhaps it’s ironic that in this job with the dying, I rarely feel sad. Even as I watch them live their last moment on earth, I feel nothing but honor to be present for that sacred occasion. During that time, I often join hands with the family and patient, and clear my throat to say one final blessing. When the patient is Christian, the blessing may sound like this:

“May God take you in his hands and pull you up close to his heart. May you hear the beating of his heart and the direction of his will. Moreover, may you hear the familiar voice of your loved ones and the tender call of God’s invitation. And may you experience the love of both. Amen.” With that, the patient may shut his or her eyes, allowing me the opportunity to paraphrase the Apostle Paul from 2 Timothy 4:7: “You have fought the good fight. You have finished the race. You have kept the faith.” As I drive to see my next patient, I often think about my friends who say this job would be too sad for them. “Sad” is the last word I’d use. It’s not sad. It’s an honor. It’s a calling. Norris Burkes can be reached at comment@thechaplain.net. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. Burkes is available for public speaking at civic organizations, places of worship, veterans groups and more. For details and fees, visit thechaplain.net. n

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s a “Spanish-house addict and self-diagnosed tile freak,” Kim Heartman set out to bring back the original splendor of the 1926 Spanish-style home she and her husband, Bill, purchased in 2018 in the Fab 40s. “The house had undergone a remodel that removed whatever Spanish elements it contained prior,” Heartman says. When the couple married 32 years ago, they spent a lot of time in Southern California. “That’s when I became obsessed with early Spanish architecture. And I’ve always had a love for tile.”

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After living in Arden Park for 20 years and raising five children, the Heartmans decided to downsize to East Sacramento. They bought a small empty-nester south of Folsom Boulevard. But soon came their kids’ significant others and grandchildren. “I also have a very large family and we love to entertain,” Heartman notes. “So we had to upsize our downsize.” The four-bedroom, three-bath Spanish-style home caught Heartman’s eye long before the couple closed on the house. “I always walked past it and loved it,” she says. “This has been one of my favorite houses from the outside.” But when the 2,616-square-foot abode came on the market, “I couldn’t believe what a disconnect the inside was. I kept thinking what a shame—that should be so stunning on the inside.” Remodeled in 2006, the home’s “Spanish was taken away,” Heartman says. “I thought, I can fix that.” Her

goal was to bring back the Spanish— starting with tile. Heartman commissioned Robin Cassidy of Silver Canyon Pottery on Catalina Island to create custom tiles for the kitchen floor and front courtyard fountain. “She handmade every single one of these tiles,” the homeowner notes. “We worked together on the colors so she could get just the right green.” Big-box kitchen cabinets had to go. In their place came custom cabinets with leaded glass windows by Jarrod McDade of American Woodcrafters in Sacramento. “He’s just meticulous,” Heartman says. She chose soapstone for the new countertops, replacing the granite from the 2006 remodel. “In a house of this caliber, the counters were probably originally either soapstone or marble.

No house in 1926 would have had granite.” The high-end stainless-steel appliances remained, but Heartman added a backsplash of handmade tiles from Mexico, a copper sink and an antique metal light fixture found at a vintage salvage shop in Pasadena. The couple pushed back a kitchen wall to improve the flow of traffic and added a pantry with a hand-carved sliding door from Guatemala that Heartman found at Rustic Brick and Stone Company in Sacramento. “It was exactly the right width—a total score.” The carved wood valence over the window came from an antique store in Sutter Creek. They replaced a small window to the side yard with a larger window that opens to become a pass through to a bar on the other side—perfect for parties. Instead of a typical door for one of the kitchen cabinets, Heartman uncovered

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an old iron gate at a salvage store in San Diego. “It was an absolute find— ridiculously perfect.” The addition of colorful tiles continues on the stair risers and in the downstairs bathroom, “to give it that Spanish feel,” Heartman says. The oak hardwood floors, door and ceiling moldings, and brick fireplace are original, as is the iron Spanish-Colonial light fixture above the dining room table. Two stunning arched French doors open from the dining room to the front patio and side sitting room. When the Heartmans purchased the home, the only original light fixtures were in the dining room and at the top of the staircase. “The rest were from Home Depot. I am slowly changing to real vintage light fixtures as I find the right ones.” The upstairs bedrooms have “incredible ceilings that are original to the house,” coved with intricate crown molding, Heartman says.

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A second small staircase leads to the master bedroom added in 2011 with matching hardwood floors and the same coved ceiling with detailed molding. Heartman embellished the bedroom fireplace with more tiles from Silver Canyon Pottery. From the former remodel, the master bathroom has granite countertops, a freestanding tub, vessel sinks and travertine tile. In addition to the main house, a 700-square-foot one-bedroom apartment was added above the garage in 2006. The backyard is party-ready with a built-in barbeque, swimming pool and outdoor fireplace. “Another opportunity for me to tile,” Heartman says with a smile. To recommend a home or garden for Open House, contact Cathryn Rakich at crakich@surewest.net. More photography and previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento n

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HOW TO SAVE FOOTBALL NEW RULES BOOST SAFETY, BUT NUMBERS DECLINE

Middle school and high school students, including McClatchy High athletes, already have safety rules in California. The Youth Football Act is speciﬁc to younger kids who will play at Hughes Stadium down the road.

im Cooper is trying to save football. He might be too late. Cooper, the state Assembly member from Elk Grove, carried legislation this year to make youth football probably not as safe as tennis, but safer than football has ever been. Cooper’s handiwork, called Assembly Bill 1 or the “California Youth Football Act,” proved California is serious about protecting children who play in youth football leagues. The new rules limit full-contact practices to twice per week during football season, and eliminate contact drills in the off-season. The new law requires coaches to undergo annual training in safe tackling, head injuries, heat-related illness and opioids. The Youth Football Act sailed through the Legislature this summer

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and was quickly signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. There were no negative votes. The rules take effect in January 2021. “California is leading the nation in setting the bar on the importance of protecting children from brain injuries while playing contact sports,” Cooper says. While Cooper deserves a cheer for guiding a worthy bill from start to finish—the Youth Football Act is sensible, practical, serves a true need and bows to no corporate or labor groups—its safeguards may arrive too late to salvage the football programs at several high schools around Sacramento. The Youth Football Act is specific to younger kids who are several years away from suiting up for their high school teams. The new law protects the pipeline—the next cohort of youngsters who will play at Hughes Stadium and high school fields across the city. High schools and middle schools already have their own safety rules in California—no more than two fullcontact drills per week—but many programs face a different kind of problem. They can’t find enough kids to fill a roster.

The personnel shortfall is notably acute at schools in urban districts such as Sacramento City Unified, where McClatchy and Kennedy high schools have struggled to attract football players. My friend Joe Davidson, who has covered high school sports for four decades at The Bee, found a poignant story at Burbank High School this season, where the squad ended up with only 14 players for a game against Sheldon. Burbank coach Eddie Elder stopped the match in the third quarter with his team trailing 42-12. “We’re trying to get our numbers up, trying to get kids interested in playing, trying to get some eligible, trying to make it all work,” Elder told Davidson. The problem can be seen across the state. Today, California has about 12,000 fewer kids playing high school football than in 2015. As Elder suggests, some lose interest. Others can’t participate because of poor grades. But some programs suffer because coaches encourage kids to specialize—

they tell a youngster to commit to football or basketball or baseball and focus on just one sport. Specialization obviously limits participation among athletes. And it can discourage kids. Faced with dwindling numbers, coaches are starting to realize it’s good to share the talent. Kids can thrive when they play multiple sports. They might miss basketball practice while football is underway. But they can still contribute and enjoy the experience. There’s nothing new about athletes playing multiple sports. In my ancient past at Cordova High School, I had a classmate named Jerry Manuel. He played football, basketball and baseball. Every team was thrilled to have him. He ended up managing the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets. R.E. Graswich can be reached at regraswich@icloud.com. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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Our Urban Forest TIME TO PLANT A TREE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS henever I hear a chainsaw buzzing in my neighborhood, my heart sinks and my stomach clenches. Are we going to lose yet another beloved shade tree? My husband and I see ghost trees everywhere in our East Sacramento neighborhood, remembering majestic giants that once filled the now-empty sky and shaded summer-sizzling sidewalks and yards. These trees weren’t ours, but we loved them and miss them still. Too often, the places where they grew remain empty or are filled with shrubs or small trees that will never provide the grandeur and shade of their predecessors. If you have such a spot, or another good location, now is the time to plant a new tree. One of the first obstacles is figuring out where to plant a replacement. It’s tempting to plant right where the old

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tree was removed, and sometimes it’s the only practical place. However, the new tree’s roots will need room to grow. The remains of an old tree can present a problem. If you’ve had the stump ground out, don’t assume you can plant right on top of it. The stump is probably still there not far below the surface. If you want to plant in the exact same spot, you need to remove the stump further, either by digging and chopping it out or letting it decompose. Hasten decomposition by cutting the stump as flush to the ground as possible and drilling a number of wide, angled holes into it. Fill the holes with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer, manure or Epsom salts, all of which are less toxic than commercially sold stump removers. Water the stump well, spread compost on top, cover it with a tarp and weigh it down with a layer of mulch. Check it periodically to make sure it is moist and to monitor its progress. Chop out decomposed bits and repeat the process on what remains. This works best on stumps that are at least a year old. It’s not exactly quick, but faster than waiting a decade or more for a stump to decay naturally. You may have a pile of woodchips left over from stump removal. They make

a great mulch but a terrible planting medium. Clear woodchips away before planting and fill the hole with native soil, making sure it settles fully before you plant. Another option is to plant close to the old tree’s spot. Dig out enough old roots to create a hole at least three times as wide as the new tree’s root ball. The top of the root ball should be slightly above grade, with firm soil beneath it so it doesn’t sink into what Master Gardener and tree expert Pam Bone calls a “tree death pit.” What tree should you choose? The Sacramento Tree Foundation offers a wealth of information at sactree.com. The Shady Eighty website tool lets you search for trees by characteristics, such as size, shape, water needs, showy flowers or colorful fall foliage, and provides other vital information such as how close you can plant each variety to pavement, utility lines or foundations. You can get a free shade tree from SMUD through the Sacramento Shade program, which offers about 30 varieties. An urban forester will visit your home to help select a tree and identify the best possible site. Many of the trees that our neighborhoods have lost should still be

living. Bone worries that we will lose even more because we don’t water them enough. Trees suffered tremendously during the drought. Even in years of normal or higher rainfall, trees should be deep watered about twice a month during dry spells. Don’t rely on lawn sprinklers or drip irrigation to keep trees healthy. Trees add value to your property, reduce utility bills, clean the air and groundwater, and are good for the soil. Consult with a certified arborist about proper tree care. In this month of Thanksgiving, take time to appreciate the urban forest that grows all around you and do your best to make it better. Remove a tree as a last resort. Plant a new one as a gift to future generations. Anita Clevenger is a platinum Sacramento County Master Gardener. For answers to gardening questions, visit sacmg.ucanr.edu. Contact the UC Master Gardeners at (916) 876-5338 or mgsacramento@ucanr.edu. Previous columns can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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Portraits by a Lady CURTIS PARK ARTIST PAINTS WITH APLOMB

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he first thing you notice when you walk into Norma Lovell’s Curtis Park home is that every available wall surface is covered with stunning oil paintings. Portraits, tasteful nudes, animals—each image beautifully detailed with a liveliness that transfixes. When you find out that Lovell painted every single one— many over the last 10 years since she fully dedicated herself to oil painting—the interior landscape becomes that much more impressive. “Nothing manipulates like oil paint,” says Lovell, seated in a wheeled desk chair (she doesn’t get around as easily these days) in a side room that’s been converted into her studio. The knowing sparkle in her eyes, easy laugh and bright blue nail

polish might fool you into thinking this is a much younger woman, but Lovell’s not shy about sharing that she’s 98 years old. Lovell’s aptitude for oil painting shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who knows her accomplished creative background. Lovell has held myriad titles, including insurance agent (which was unusual for a woman at the time), telephone operator, draftswoman (for her uncle’s civil engineering firm), set designer, antiques dealer (her mother owned a popular shop in Midtown), interior designer, as well as artist of all genres—excelling at everything from china painting to stained-glass making, violin to electric organ playing. She’s even designed houses, including one in Cameron Park that took her eldest son eight years to build for her (though it was originally intended for Lovell’s mother). Lovell designed every last detail, from the domed ceilings reminiscent of European churches to the glass stair railings. “I’ve been a decorator all my life,” says Lovell, noting that she was constantly reading design magazines growing up in Sacramento. She came to California at a year old from Utah and lived in the first houses built in Land Park, Palos Verdes and Cameron Park before settling in Curtis Park 10 years ago. But it was Lovell’s chance encounter with a young stained-glass artist 50 years ago that would determine the course of her current artistic career. When she was running her mother’s antique shop on P Street in the 1960s and ‘70s, Lovell was enthralled with stained-glass making. She started carrying supplies at the shop, which

attracted glass artists from all over. One of those artists was Tony Schiro, a 25-year-old Vietnam War veteran who was himself immensely talented. The two became fast friends—but for Schiro, it was love at first sight. “Norma is my ideal,” he says. “But so out of my league.” Decades and marriages passed, but when Schiro got word that Lovell was returning to Sacramento from Southern California, he left his lucrative arts career in Minnesota to woo the woman of his dreams. The two have been together for 10 years and they couldn’t be happier—they poke and tease each other like teenagers, and it was at Schiro’s behest that Lovell began to commit more of her time to art. “When I saw what she was capable of doing as a painter, I insisted that she paint more,” Schiro says. “I do everything else that needs to be done—I make her canvases, clean her brushes, do the dishes. She shouldn’t waste her energy on anything but painting.”

And that’s exactly what Lovell’s been doing, spending hours each day at an easel painting exquisite portraits of people based on family snapshots taken by her mother, photos of beloved pets, close friends and relatives—all signed “Normande,” Lovell’s artistic alias. Many of these paintings hang in her home, filling the walls with dancing eyes and glowing skin, but many more live in the houses of neighbors and family who have commissioned Lovell to paint everything from wedding portraits to animals. The wide range of subject matter suits the nonagenarian, who says she’s “always up for change” and a challenge. We can’t wait to see what she does next. For more information, visit normalovell.wixsite.com/portraits. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Previous profiles can be found and shared at the all-new InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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pend a lifetime in a city and you’ll see plenty of businesses come and go. Small boutiques, neighborhood grocers and local hardware stores all serve the community during their time, but rarely do they last more than a generation. It’s always a joyous event, therefore, to celebrate generation-spanning institutions. And there is no more prominent culinary institution in Sacramento than Frank Fat’s. Claiming the title of “Sacramento’s oldest eating

establishment,” Frank Fat’s has been serving Sacramentans since 1939. Now, 80 years later, the Fat’s enterprise shows no signs of stopping. In almost every corner of the local metro area, you’ll find an outpost of the Fat’s restaurant group. Whether it’s Fat’s Asian Bistro in Roseville and Folsom, or Fat City Bar & Cafe in Old Sacramento, you’re never too far from a Fat’s establishment. Similarly, you need not travel very far to find someone with a Frank Fat’s

story. Several months ago, I wrote a piece on Luigi’s Pizza Parlor on Stockton Blvd. The number of stories that came from longtime locals was staggering. Fat’s holds that same type of prominence in people’s memories. Some remember Fat’s as a place where they closed deals. Some remember it as a place where politicians hammered out compromises outside of their official chambers. Younger Sacramentans remember it as a place where they dined before

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a particularly memorable event or concert at the nearby Golden 1 Center. My aunt, Mary Ellen Sabin, recalls it this way: “I can remember,” she says, “we used to leave our office on Capitol Ave. for lunch and cut down the alley, coming in through the kitchen and grabbing our table before anyone else. This was in the 60s, you understand. I don’t think they let people in through the kitchen anymore.” They don’t. They do let you come in through the small, unassuming door on L St. though. And once inside, you’re transported from the hectic, partially demolished, partially rebuilt Downtown streetscape to a slick, inviting interior. Invoking 1930s Shanghai, the predominantly black and red trappings of Frank Fat’s could easily lean toward garishness, but in fact are handled with precision and deftness. Precision and deftness are exactly what you find on the menu as well. On a recent Saturday night, my parents and in-laws joined my wife and me for a lovely and memorable evening. What we found was a solid, delicious, expert handling of Mandarin cuisine that lived up the reputation of an 80-yearold flagship restaurant. The appetizer combination platter that included pot stickers, spring rolls and above-average calamari is a must for any large group. The one appetizer that really stood out was the Yu Kwok, a deep-fried pork- and beef-filled dumpling that had everyone asking for more. A legendary offering, Frank’s New York Steak, did not disappoint. As one of the more popular dishes on the menu, it stood up to expectations, perhaps even exceeding them. The steak, expertly done to medium-rare, came sliced and smothered with sautéed onions and oyster sauce. This dish, for me, represents the Frank Fat’s experience, and even the Frank Fat’s story. Here on one plate you see the influences of the immigrant experience, the American experience, the Western experience. The salt and pepper shrimp and asparagus disappeared as soon as the plate hit the table. General Tsao’s chicken, a dish done poorly by more Chinese restaurants than I can count, was handled with delicacy and sophistication. The fried chicken morsels, swimming in a dark, syrupy, aromatic sauce, with hints of ginger, garlic and green onion, won over everyone. At the end of the meal there was only one choice. If you’ve been to Frank Fat’s you know it, you love it: banana cream pie. If you’re not familiar with the iconic dish, then you’re missing out. So many other Sacramento restaurants have tried to imitate Fat’s signature pie throughout the decades that the dish has become

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the unofficial-official dessert of Sacramento. And even though there are a number of imitators, none can quite match the simplicity of the Fat’s pie—the fine, flaky crust, sweet bananas and soft, silken whipped-cream topping. I still talk to people who bemoan the loss of restaurants like the Palomino Room and Coral Reef, both gone for the better part of three decades. Thank goodness, therefore, that we can count on

Frank Fat’s as it celebrates its 80th birthday with panache and looks on, undaunted, to 90 and beyond. Frank Fat’s is at 806 L St.; (916) 442-7092; frankfats.com. Greg Sabin can be reached at gregsabin@hotmail. com. Our Inside Sacramento Restaurant Guide and previous columns can be found and shared at the allnew InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n

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Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink Nov. 1–Jan. 20 Ali Yousseﬁ Square, 701 K St. godowntownsac.com Downtown’s annual ice rink, presented by Dignity Health, returns with an exciting lineup of special events. Hours are Monday through Thursday 2–9 p.m.; Friday through Sunday 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Tickets are $13 general; $6 kids 6 and younger. Special holiday hours and pricing.

Crocker Holiday Artisan Market Crocker Art Museum & Creative Arts League Friday, Nov. 29, 12–5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St. crockerart.org Browse fine and functional art, including glass, textiles, wood, ceramics, paper, photography, painting, sculpture and jewelry, by more than 100 regional artists. Also enjoy live music, photo ops with Santa and food for purchase. Free parking. Tickets are $8 adults; $7 seniors/students; $6 museum and CAL members; free children 12 and younger.

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2.Carmichael Parks Foundation members join guests for the annual outdoor fundraiser at Sutter-Jensen Community Park. 3. Carmichael Chamber of Commerce President Jim Alves and friends enjoy the gala’s sunset reception. 4. County Supervisor Susan Peters (center) and chums share a table with Sacramento DA Anne Marie Schubert (second from left). 5. Bella Bru Café owner Elizabeth Mishler offers desserts with (from left) Matthew Ceccato, General Davie and Assemblymember Ken Cooley. 6. Volunteers assemble for dinner-service duties.

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Opera Favorites: All Mozart Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera Nov. 8 & 9, 8 p.m. Fremont Presbyterian Church, 5770 Carlson Drive sacphilopera.org Enjoy famous operatic finales by Mozart from “Cosí fan tutte,” “The Magic Flute” and “The Marriage of Figaro,” as well as Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter” conducted by Michael Christie. Seating levels are $32, $42 and $52.

10th Annual El Panteón de Sacramento The Latino Center of Art and Culture Nov. 2 & 3 2020 J St. thelatinocenter.com The Panteón de Sacramento (Sacramento’s Cemetery) celebrates Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) featuring a recreation of a Mexican zocalo with more than 50 traditional memorials honoring those who have passed. Hours are Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m. with a street procession at 6 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

The Jacob Swedlow Group Midtown Vanguard Jazz Series Sunday, Nov. 24, 6:30–8:30 p.m. The Auditorium at CLARA, 1425 24th St. claramidtown.org Join Sacramento native Jacob Swedlow and his quintet for an evening of music from his debut album, “Dedication, Vol. I.” The performance explores new musical territories with original and cutting-edge compositions. Swedlow is the first vibraphonist to perform at Midtown Vanguard Jazz Series. Tickets are $25 reserved seating; $20 general admission; $15 students.

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Sofia Soirée B Street Theatre Saturday, Nov. 16, 6–9 p.m. The Soﬁa, 2700 Capitol Ave. soﬁasoiree.com Join B Street Theatre for an evening of drinks and entertainment at this inaugural arts fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the theatre’s outreach and educational programs. Cocktail attire encouraged. Tickets are $150.

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Archival Gallery Nov. 1–30 Second Saturday Reception: Nov. 9, 6 p.m. 3223 Folsom Blvd. archivalgallery.com Enjoy new paintings by Patricia Altschul, who says, “My work continues to explore moments of reflection and the complexities and architecture of solitude, as well as the minute moments of unexpected joy with which we are daily surprised.” Gary Dinnen will have new raku sculptures.

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Aloft: Margarita Chaplinska Tim Collom Gallery Nov. 5–Dec. 5 Opening Reception: Saturday, Nov. 9, 5:30–8:30 p.m. 915 20th St. timcollomgallery.com This solo exhibition features aerial views of landscapes, as well as figures in motion by Ukraine-born oil painter Margarita Chaplinska.

The Polar Express Train Ride Old Sacramento Nov. 29–Dec. 22 California Railroad Museum, 125 I St. californiarailroad.museum Get in the holiday spirit aboard this special train pulled by a historic locomotive based on the children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, Santa Claus sightings and silver bells. The hour-long train rides are Wednesdays through Sundays at 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets start at $40.

Christmas Luncheon & Boutique “Delta,” oil on board, Margarita Chaplinska.

Finding Online Resources Genealogical Association of Sacramento Wednesday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive gensac.org Join GAS for its monthly meeting featuring speaker Jim Baker sharing his knowledge about finding online resources for early 1800s U.S. data.

Kirkin’ o’ th’ Tartans at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner.

Mercy General Hospital Guild Thursday, Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m. The Dante Club, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd. (916) 731-7189 Get shopping early for holiday gifts, including lighted boxes, clothes, toys, foodstuffs, candles, accessories and stationery. Donate $10 and receive 12 raffle tickets. Lunch will be served at noon. Reservations required.

French Organist Christophe Mantoux St. John’s Lutheran Church Sunday, Nov. 3, 2 p.m. 1701 L St. stjohnslc.org Lend an ear to world-class organist Christophe Mantoux, known for his excellence in playing Baroque and 19th and 20th century music from France. Tickets are $20 general; $15 students, seniors and AGO members; free children 12 and younger.

Kirkin’ o’ th’ Tartans St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Saturday, Nov. 23, 1 p.m. 2140 Mission Ave. stmichaelscarmichael.org The Daughters of Scotia Kilwinning Lodge #203 hosts this service for the blessing of clan tartans, followed by refreshments and Scottish entertainment. Proceeds will benefit the River City Food Bank at The Center at St. Matthew’s.

A Christmas Story, The Musical Broadway Sacramento Nov. 8–17 Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St. broadwaysacramento.com The songwriting team behind the Tony Award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” and Academy Award-winning film “La La Land” brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage. Tickets start at $26.

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A Christmas Story, The Musical at Memorial Auditorium. Photo by Gary Emord Netzley.

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Theatre in the Heights Through Nov. 10 8215 Auburn Blvd. theatreintheheights.com What happens when you mix the brilliant wit of Noël Coward with the intricate plotting of Agatha Christie? This play by Rob Urbinati is a delightful and mysterious “mash-up” of two of the greatest English writers of all time. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Saint John’s Program for Real Change Saturday, Nov. 2, 6–11 p.m. Mather Jet Center, 10510 Superfortress Ave. sjprc.ejoinme.org/myevents/partyforchange2019 This elegant black-tie gala provides critical support to one of the region’s most vulnerable communities, formerly homeless women and children, while serving up a gourmet meal, wine, entertainment, auction, live music and dancing. Tickets are $350.

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South Timeless traditions of Southern cooking 2005 11th Street • 916.382.9722 weheartfriedchicken.com

OLD SAC Fat City Bar & Cafe American cuisine served in a casual historic Old Sac location 1001 Front Street • 916.446.6768 fatsrestaurants.com

The Firehouse Restaurant The premiere dining destination in historic setting 1112 2nd Street • 916.442.4772 ﬁrehouseoldsac.com

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

Café Bernardo European inspired casual café 1431 R Street • 916.930.9191 paragarys.com

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

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

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Magpie Café Seasonal menus, locally sourced ingredients 1601 16th Street • 916.452.7594 magpiecafe.com

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The Rind A cheese-centric food and wine bar 1801 L Street # 40 • 916.441.7463 therindsacramento.com

Zocolo Tastes inspired by the town square of Mexico City 1801 Capitol Avenue • 916.441.0303 zocalosacramento.com

Old Soul at The Weatherstone Artisan pastries and roasted coffee 812 21st Street • oldsoulco.com

Paragary’s French inspired bistro in chic new environment 1401 28th Street • 916.457.5737 • paragarys.com

The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar A focus on all things local 2718 J Street • 916.706.2275 • theredrabbit.net

MIDTOWN Biba Ristorante Italiano Legendary chef, cookbook author Biba Caggiano 2801 Capitol Avenue • 916.455.2422 biba-restaurant.com

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

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

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

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

Revolution Wines Urban winery and kitchen 2831 S Street • 916.444.7711 • rev.wine

Sac Natural Foods Co-Op Omnivore, vegan, raw, paleo, organic, glutenfree and carnivore sustenance 2820 R Street • 916.455.2667 • sac.coop

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

Suzie Burger Burgers, cheesesteaks and other delights 2820 P Street • 916.455.3500 • suzieburger.com

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

Temple Coffee Roasters 2200 K Street • 2829 S Street 1010 9th Street • templecoffee.com

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Corti Brothers

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The Kitchen Restaurant 5-course prix ﬁxe seasonal dinner menu 2225 Hurley Way • 916.568.7171 thekitchenrestaurant.com

Kru Contemporary Japanese A unique and imaginative culinary experience 3145 Folsom Boulevard • 916.551.1559 krurestaurant.com

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