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ELEGANT LAND PARK 3 bedroom 2 bath, you will love the classic features such as coved ceilings, beautiful wood Àoors, and arched doorways. Spacious layout with a separate living room and family room, formal dining room, remodeled kitchen with nook, lovely brick patio! $690,000 ERIN STUMPF 342-1372

NESTLED IN CURTIS PARK Just a short skip from the Park, this darling 2 bedroom cottage delights at every turn. From the built-in cabinetry and tray ceilings, to the vintage Wedgewood and cozy breakfast nook, this home oozes charm. On-demand hot water and upgraded electrical panel. $399,000 STEPHANIE GALLAGHER 342-2288

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PRIME LAND PARK This is a Frank (Squeaky) Williams built home in great location. Features three spacious bedrooms and three full baths; large living room and dining room with numerous individual details. Family room and updated kitchen have open views of beautifully landscaped rear yard. $779,000 RICHARD KITOWSKI 261-0811

LITTLE POCKKET HOME Bring your imagination, loads of potential! Fantastic location, huge lot and 3-car garage that includes a drive through! Trees galore including Fuji Apple, Persimmon, Grapefruit, Pomegranate and so much more! 3 bedroom home was altered to accommodate wheelchair and handicapped. $350,000 PAULA SWAYNE 425-9715

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HIDDEN AWAY SOUTH LAND PARK Such a sweet home waiting for you and your lifetime adventures. Original owner home - feel the love. 3 bedrooms, spacious rooms, corner lot and convenient location. Quietly hidden away in a neighborhood close to Sutterville School, shopping and easy access to downtown Sacramento. $315,000 SHEILA VAN NOY 505-5395

CURTIS PARK DUPLEX Tons of potential...but it is not for the faint of heart...needs work. A great ¿xer with many possibilities in a great location and a great price. Huge, deep lot! Second unit is over garage at back of property. Garage has been somewhat ¿nished and was used as a print shop! $310,000 PAULA SWAYNE 425-9715

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SARATOGA TOWNHOME Completely updated 2 bedroom 1½ bath with spacious kitchen, high end appliances, dual pane windows, hickory wood Àoors and travertine in the bathrooms. Expanded with a bonus of¿ce arena, loft & walk-in-master closet! Attached garage. $369,000 NATHAN SHERMAN 969-7379

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COVER ARTIST Phyllis Kress Phyllis Kress is a former costume designer who worked at UC Davis for 30 years. She studied art at Sac City and Sac State and lives in Land Park. Her focus in these oil paintings is light and shadow and how the light bounces off the tables, chairs and floors of Sacramento restaurants. Her work is seen at Patris Studio and Art Gallery in Oak Park. Kress can be reached at pjkress@earthlink.net

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The Most Interesting Places BOOK WILL CELEBRATE SACRAMENTO’S LOCAL TREASURES

described with a small write-up, but more importantly by a large collage of beautiful photos. After coming home, I could not stop thinking about the book and the visual impression it left on me. In my heart, I knew that Sacramento desperately needed something like this to help tell the story of our wonderful locally owned businesses and historic places.

BY CECILY HASTINGS PUBLISHER’S DESK

he job of defining a city in order to share its joys with others is a really tall task. Places have been attempting to do this for decades as they market themselves in an attempt to shape the perceptions of their particular locations. Just thumb through any number of travel magazines and you’ll see cities large and small pitching themselves as attractive places to visit. Sacramento is no different. A recent branding as America’s Farmto-Fork Capital was a much-welcome focal point to changing the perception of Sacramento to one in tune with its rich agricultural heritage. Ideas like this sometimes come from expensive marketing consultants. But this one came gratis from my friend Josh Nelson, CEO of Selland Family Restaurants, who presented the idea to the city’s visitors bureau. I loved the idea from the get-go. Last year, we decided to feature a monthly column to help tell the local stories behind the farm-tofork movement. Earlier this year, I visited the Ferry Building in San Francisco, a farm-

As corporate downtown development takes off, so must the businesses of our creative local entrepreneurs who are the heart and soul of our city. The timing is perfect for this effort. With our dramatic downtown Jessica Laskey is the project manager of a new book on Sacramento's local treasures. development in full swing, so is the She is holding the book that inspired our efforts. opportunity to change the perception of our city—not only for tourists to-fork mecca in the Bay Area. The finally asked what I was thinking. visiting from out of town but also of historic building at the foot of Market I told him about the book, and he our own residents. Street features artisan shops and suggested I buy it to take home. Our publications, and others, restaurants that celebrate food in all “This Is Oakland” is a gorgeous, regularly feature interesting places its forms. photo-driven, paper-bound book Out of the corner of my eye, I created last year by two pros: a public in our city to visit. But what struck me about the “This Is Oakland” book spotted a book on a merchant’s table relations agent and a photographer, is that they are all assembled in one called “This Is Oakland: A Guide to both very passionate about the city the City's Most Interesting Places.” I they call home. The book profiles 90 of place. The sheer magnitude is most impressive! And that, I believe, is flipped through it, then went on my the most interesting places to visit in the power to dramatically change way to meet my husband for lunch. their city—from cafes to boutiques— perceptions. All through lunch, I was distracted and the entrepreneurs who own by what I had seen. Jim sensed it and them. The places are organized by seven neighborhoods. Each place is PUBLISHER page 8

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An example of a photo collage that will be the created for each individual place featured in our new book "This Is Sacramento: The Most Interesting Places in America's Farm-to-Fork Capital." These photographs are from various places we've recently covered in our publications.

PUBLISHER FROM page 7 Once I was convinced that no one else was tackling such a project, I worked with my staff on a plan to publish such a book about Sacramento. A few months ago, “This Is Sacramento: The Most Interesting Places in America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital” was born. Based upon the Oakland book model, we have been busy curating selections for our own city insider’s guide. We have identified more than 150 places and will soon whittle the list to a select 90. This is the part that is the most challenging, and it’s likely some places we chose may not want to participate for their own reasons. We are also organizing the book around the city neighborhoods of Downtown, Old Sac, Midtown, R Street, Land and Curtis Parks, Oak Park and East Sacramento. While there are plenty of qualifying places beyond these boundaries, we just do not have room in this book to include them.

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In my own experience living and publishing here, there is no doubt that the best part of Sacramento is our distinctive neighborhoods. But Sacramento has never been marketed from this perspective and that, in my opinion, needs to change. Our longtime writer, Jessica Laskey, is managing the project for us. She’s young and excited and busy contacting businesses we’ve chosen and writing the copy. Our food writer, Greg Sabin, is advising on our food-related selections, which will be a major part of our book. Our staff photographers, Linda Smolek, Michael McFarland and Aniko Kiezel, are hard at work capturing the best visuals of our selected places. The final design will be evolving as we begin to see the unique Sacramento story our photographs tell. In order to have the freedom to curate a credible collection and not be financially influenced, places in the book do not pay to be featured in the book. They only need to agree to

be part of our distribution strategy and resell a small number of books at their locations when it is published early next year. We will also have them available at regional shops and bookstores, and make them available to hotels. We plan an initial print run of 4,000 books. We are also working on a plan to distribute the book content to a much wider audience. And with rapidly unfolding development downtown, especially around our new arena, we plan to update the contents in subsequent editions. Costs to produce and manage a book of this quality are fairly high, so we are approaching sponsors to help defray the cost. We’ve found there are many civic and business organizations and private companies that will benefit from an enhanced perception of Sacramento as a place with a unique collection of both historic and new, trendier places. Folks we’ve talked with already love the idea and want to be part of this endeavor.

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n the face of a tepid economic recovery and a sky-high youth unemployment rate, particularly for minority youth, the Sacramento city council is poised to take a step through the looking glass by adopting the first and only municipal minimum wage in the Central Valley. A top priority for unions and progressives, the effort to adopt minimum wage laws has, until now, been successful in highcost and politically progressive cities like Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles and a smattering of smaller cities in the Bay Area and coastal Southern California. Sacramento, by comparison, is a low-cost town, and no one really

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knows what impacts a proposed 39 percent hike in the local minimum wage, from $9 an hour now to $12.50 an hour by 2020, would have on jobs, prices, businesses and new efforts to attract and retain businesses. Here’s what we do know. Following Mayor Kevin Johnson’s election as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors early last year, he created a national income inequality task force and tapped uber-progressive New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to chair the effort. To no one’s surprise, the de Blasio task force called upon American cities to adopt their own minimum wage laws, a matter that has historically been dealt with under state and federal laws. Following his task force’s clarion call, Mayor Johnson announced during his State of the City address earlier this year his intention to form a similar task force in Sacramento, an action he finally took on June 22, appointing a 15-member task force of councilmembers and prominent business, labor, minority and other community leaders. Long before Johnson formed his local task force, the movement

to “raise the wage” was picking up steam nationally and locally. Johnson even joined an SEIU street demonstration in September 2014 at a local McDonald’s that called on the firm to raise its workers’ pay to $15 an hour. The California Endowment, a progressive-led $3 billion nonprofit foundation created in 2000 when nonprofit health insurer Blue Cross converted to for-profit status, launched a $200,000 local PR campaign of radio ads, billboards and bus shelter ads advocating for a city minimum wage. It urged people to “do the math” on raising the minimum wage by comparing the current $9 minimum wage to “median CEO pay” of $5,048 per hour—a pay gap of more than 500 to 1. But the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the nation’s 21,800 CEOs have an actual median income of $212,570, compared to the $10 million-plus figure the endowment uses, for an actual pay gap of just 12 to 1 (amounting to just one-third of the $773,336 salary paid to California Endowment CEO Robert K. Ross). The local “Fight for $15” movement is being led by a coalition of Raise the Wage and Organize Sacramento, headed up by savvy labor organizer Tamie Dramer. In the six months before the local task force was appointed, two councilmembers, Allen Warren and Jay Schenirer, publicly declared their support for a city minimum wage. A labor-sponsored poll found that 58 percent of Sacramento voters would support a ballot measure calling for a $15-per-hour minimum wage, while a poll sponsored by Region Builders found that only 49 percent of voters would vote for such a hike. Joshua Wood, executive director of

Region Builders and a task force member, announced in early June that Region Builders plans to sponsor a ballot measure to counteract a city minimum wage of $15, asserting that raising the wage for the lowest paid workers in Sacramento to more than 50 percent above the pay in surrounding communities would “erect an economic wall” around Sacramento and would cause many local businesses to close or move. According to Sacramento Metro Chamber, 91 percent of its members are strongly opposed a city minimum wage. So as the mayor’s task force began meeting this summer, it was confronted with widely divergent business and labor positions, conflicting opinion polls, the threat of competing ballot measures if one side or the other were unhappy with the result and, as the early task force meetings demonstrated, a contest between sharply divided economists’ opinions on the likely impacts of a city minimum wage. Labor’s position was backed by economists from UC Berkeley’s Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE), which has a long record of alignment with labor causes. The business community relied upon economic analysis provided by Beacon Economics. The two groups of economists also faced off against one another earlier this year in hearings before the Los Angeles city council on a minimum wage hike proposal. (The council, on a 14-1 vote, approved a hike to $15 a year by 2020.) The IRLE study results were pretty predictable: A hike in the minimum wage would have negligible impact on current jobs or future job growth, while it would significantly increase CITY HALL page 13

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CITY HALL FROM page 10 incomes of those directly impacted by the hike. While the Beacon study agreed that the hike wouldn’t likely have a significant impact on current job levels, it claimed that it would have a very negative impact on future job growth and public revenues over the next five years. Chris Thornberg of Beacon argued that raising the minimum wage is also a very poor and inefficient way to help the needy, since more than half of those receiving the minimum wage live in households with incomes higher than the median income for the area. The result: Less than $1 in $5 paid out in higher wages actually reaches households in need. Further, he found that city businesses hit with the minimum wage will be less able to pass along the hike in their labor costs to customers through higher prices due to price competition from businesses in adjoining jurisdictions. Elk Grove, West Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Folsom and the unincorporated area of Sacramento County aren’t likely to follow suit and impose a matching wage hike burden on businesses in their jurisdictions. And if businesses are restrained by nearby competition from raising their prices, their options will be limited to reducing employee hours, laying off workers, moving to another jurisdiction or, in some cases, closing their doors. Thornberg also found that many companies that would consider opening or expanding in the region will naturally locate outside of Sacramento city borders to avoid higher labor costs. Sacramento, he asserts, would become an “island.” Wood of Region Builders calls the proposal to create a minimum wage in Sacramento a “West Sacramento job creation act,” as it will incentivize businesses to set up shop across the river to escape the city minimum wage. If the city council approves a major wage hike, he expects nearby jurisdictions to gear up marketing efforts to lure Sacramento-based businesses to move to their cities. Last month, the mayor’s task force, after a series of public and closed-door meetings, announced that it had come to a compromise proposal to raise the minimum wage to $12.50 an hour by 2020. Given the widely divergent starting positions of the stakeholders,

this was no small feat and a testament to the diplomatic skills of task force chair Schenirer. Compromise was also driven by fear of future ballot measures either mandating a higher wage (sponsored by labor) or reining in a higher wage (sponsored by business). But given critical comments made by several task force members following the announcement of the compromise, it is not at all clear that the consensus will hold. Metro Chamber CEO Peter Tateishi was quoted in Sacramento Business Journal as saying, “I can’t say we endorse it, I can’t say we oppose it … there are still some concerns we’re hoping to communicate.” Fabrizio Sasso, the new executive director of the Sacramento Central Labor Council (successor to legendary labor leader Bill Camp), said the proposal was “unfair” and declined to comment on whether unions would pursue a ballot measure for a higher wage if the task force’s plan is approved by the city council. Some opponents were more voluble. When the recommendations were announced in the city council chambers, angry workers and union members started chanting , demanding a $15 minimum wage and yelling “shame” before storming out in a staged protest. Police briefly put the chambers on lockdown. With current state law poised to increase the state minimum wage from $9 to $10 per hour on Jan. 1, the task force recommended increasing the city minimum wage in yearly increments: to $10.50 in 2017, $11 in 2018, $11.75 in 2019 and $12.50 in 2020. After 2020, increases in the minimum wage would be tied to increases in the Consumer Price Index. The task force included several exemptions. The wage wouldn’t apply to those 18 and younger. An employer that provides fringe benefits like health, dental and vision care would receive a $1.50-an-hour credit if it pays at least $2 per hour toward such benefits, reducing the minimum to as low as $11. Employees in training programs would be exempt, as would nonprofits that accept workers from federal programs. In a nod to the restaurant industry, tipped employees (i.e., front-of-the

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house restaurant workers) would be exempt if employers can establish that employees already receive at least $15 an hour including tip income. Labor unions claim such an arrangement would violate a provision of state law. Given legal uncertainty on the issue, a court challenge to the provision is likely. Overlooked in the media coverage of the task force’s recommendations is the impact of the proposed $12.50 minimum wage on the city’s general fund budget. The city employs a great many seasonal employees within its Parks and Recreation Department at minimum wage, concentrated in its recreation programs. The city’s independent budget analyst reported to the task force that the proposed hike would impose $2 million in higher costs on the city, a cost item not included in city’s current longrange budget forecasts, which already project a major fiscal cliff by 2019. The taxpayers would also bear the cost of the city’s enforcement of a new minimum wage ordinance. There are two possible enforcement

approaches: One would be complaintdriven, with code enforcement officers investigating businesses only upon receipt of complaints of noncompliance. This approach is recommended by Region Builders. The other approach would be for the city to monitor and randomly audit businesses to determine if they’re in compliance with the wage requirement. Los Angeles has adopted such an activist approach and has reportedly hired 25 staffers to oversee compliance, which has made city unions quite happy. If Sacramento, with an eighth of LA’s population, hires four employees to oversee compliance with the wage law, it would likely add a further $500,000 cost burden on the city’s general fund, for a total cost burden of around $2.5 million, the equivalent of hiring 25 new city police officers. I’m sure city businesses will be thrilled at the prospect of being subject to random audits by city inspectors. So the public and the city council have a choice to make: Is it a higher civic priority to adopt a $12.50 city

minimum wage, with the benefits, costs and uncertain economic impacts such an action would entail? Or is it is a higher priority to employ 25 additional cops to protect Sacramentans from recent significant increases in violent crime? Given the complexities of the proposal, uncertain enforcement mechanisms and a number of unresolved questions, we would ordinarily expect the city attorney to take several months to draft proposed ordinance provisions, for stakeholders to work through remaining issues and for the public to digest the proposals and weigh in on them. But Mayor Johnson wants to bring the entire package up for a council vote this month, bypassing the normal procedure of first vetting the proposal through the council’s own Law and Legislation Committee. Craig Powell is a local attorney, businessman, community activist and president of Eye on Sacramento, a civic watchdog and policy group. He can be reached at craig@ eyeonsacramento.org or 718-3030. n

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aturday, Oct. 10, marks the silver anniversary of the Curtis Park Wine Tasting, Silent Auction and Beer Garden Event, which means that neighbors have come together to sip, sample and carouse beneath the canopy of Curtis Park trees for the past 25 years—and counting. This year is no different, with fare from more than 50 wineries and 20 restaurants and plenty of craft brews (handpicked by Rob Archie, owner and operator of Curtis Park’s own Pangaea Bier Cafe) available for the tasting and taking from 4 to 7 p.m. Other event highlights will include raw oysters on the half shell from Scott’s Seafood on the River and lots of delectable dishes from Dad’s Kitchen, Freeport Bakery, Lucca Restaurant & Bar, Localis, Sugar Plum Vegan Bakery, Tower Cafe, Tapa the World, Taylor’s Kitchen and more. The event is Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association’s biggest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds this year benefiting SCNA, Bret Harte Elementary School and McClatchy High School. Advance tickets can be purchased online until 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 7 for $40 for SCNA members, $45 for nonmembers. After Oct. 7, all tickets

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Saturday, Oct. 10, marks the silver anniversary of the Curtis Park Wine Tasting, Silent Auction and Beer Garden Event, which means that neighbors have come together to sip, sample and carouse beneath the canopy of Curtis Park trees

will be $50. Tickets are also available at the Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community office at 2791 24th St., by phone at 452-3005 and at the door the day of the event. For more information, visit sierra2. org.

MEET THE DOULA What is a doula, you ask? According to Curtis Park doula Janel Silva, a doula is someone who is “there to empower and educate you during labor and birth—to be a sounding board, give emotional support and guidance.” Find out more about the practice and meet some local doulas in person at the Capital City Doula Collective’s Meet the Doula event on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community.

The Capital City Doula Collective’s goal for this quarterly event is to bring awareness and information about the benefits of having a doula to pregnant women and their families. The event is also a great way for women and men to learn more about their birth options and meet other birth professionals who can help them during pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum and parenting. The event will be broken up into three parts: a presentation in which the basics about doulas and their role in your pregnancy, labor and birth are discussed, as well as the role of a postpartum doula; a series of skits providing several birthing scenarios acted out by doulas within the collective; and a period to meet and greet with some of the doulas, ask a few one-on-one questions and schedule a private consultation.

October is a wild and crazy month at the Sacramento Zoo—between the swanky Wild Affair fundraiser and the hair-raising Boo at the Zoo, it’s a jungle in there! On Saturday, Oct. 3, from 5 to 10 p.m., don your beastly best to spend an enchanted evening behind the scenes at the zoo at Wild Affair, the animal park’s beloved annual fundraiser featuring a delicious fullcourse gourmet dinner by The Supper Club, a silent and live auction with plenty of wine, spirits and endless hors d’oeuvres. If you’re young at heart, join the zoo on Monday, Oct. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to noon for Tea & Tours for Seniors. A special tour of the zoo will be followed by snacks and tea for adults 55 and over. Tickets are $15. For reservations, 808-5888. Need to get your affairs in order after a wild night at Wild Affair? The free estate planning seminar presented by local attorney Mark S. Drobny on Monday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. is sure to put your mind at ease. For more information, call 808-8815. Do the tykes want to tear up the town on Halloween but you’re worried about letting them loose alone? Drop by Boo at the Zoo instead on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, where kids can go wild from 5 to 8 p.m. and safely trick-or-treat on the zoo grounds, enjoy spooky entertainment, creepy creature encounters, fun crafts and tons of ghoulish goodies. The zoo

closes early at 1:30 p.m. both days to prepare for this special event. Want to think about something truly scary this Halloween season? Endangered species need our help more than ever, and the zoo is doing all it can to help these vanishing animals before it’s too late. The zoo’s Western Pond Turtle is not only an endangered species, it’s also the only turtle native to California. These little ambassadors are one of 10 inaugural species that are the focus of the national SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction campaign organized by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The campaign launched in May to help bring attention to the plight of these animals and many other endangered species. So what can you do to help these helpless creatures? Stop by the Member and Visitor Services Office to get a T-shirt designed by FishFlop creator Madison Nicole for a $20 minimum suggested donation. (All money raised through the sale of the shirts will go to the zoo’s conservation fund, which supports more than three dozen conservation programs around the world.) Or simply visit the zoo—a portion of your ticket price goes toward helping endangered animals every time you come by. For more information on all zoo events, call 808-5888 or visit saczoo. org. The Sacramento Zoo is at 3930 West Land Park Drive.

RUN FOR SAFETY You’ve probably thought about running for safety yourself, but what about running for someone else’s safety? That’s just what My Sister’s House 12th annual Run for a Safe Haven event is all about. Lace up and join the cause at William Land Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8:30 a.m. My Sister’s House is a nonprofit organization that addresses the culturally unique needs of Asian Pacific Islander women and other underserved women and children affected by domestic violence and human trafficking in the Central Valley. The group provides outreach and education to help prevent domestic violence, a 24/7 multilingual helpline, a six-bed emergency shelter, a six-bed transitional shelter and a Women to Work Program, which offers legal assistance and mental

health counseling. To date, My Sister’s House has provided more than 22,000 nights of shelter to women and children across all ethnic backgrounds. The annual 5K run/walk is the organization’s largest fundraiser, with all proceeds going directly toward ending domestic violence and providing shelter to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. To register or for more information, visit runforasafehaven. com. The race starts in William Land Park in the Village Green area at the corner of Freeport Boulevard and Sutterville Road.

A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS Lend a hand to the Land Park Volunteer Corps on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 9 a.m. as they get the park prepared for fall and winter—and potential El Niño storms. After a light breakfast provided by Espresso Metro, the group will be out in force tending to distressed redwood trees, painting park benches and tables, weeding, grooming bushes, trimming tree suckers and cleaning the ponds. Once the work is done for the day, participants can tuck into a lunch provided by former mayor/ supervisor/councilman Jimmie Yee. For more information, contact lead coordinator Craig Powell at 718-3030 or ckpinsacto@aol.com. Donations are always gladly accepted and may be sent to: Land Park Volunteer Corps, 3053 Freeport Blvd., #231, Sacramento 95818. Base camp is located behind Fairytale Town at 3901 Land Park Drive.

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A PIRATE’S NIGHT FOR ME Ahoy, ye salty sea dogs! Join Fairytale Town for its 29th annual Safe & Super Halloween featuring a swashbuckling pirate theme on Friday, Oct. 23, Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 9 p.m. Davy Jones and Jack Sparrow will be on hand—and on the hook?—for duels, games, 17 candy stations, hands-on activities, a costume parade and plenty more pirate shenanigans. Just don’t let them make you walk the plank! Advance tickets are $7 to $10 per person. Beginning Oct. 23, tickets are $12 per person. Puppet show tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers. For tickets and more information, call 808-7462 or visit fairytaletown.org. Fairytale Town is at 3901 Land Park Drive.

OF KALE AND CROSSES You might have noticed quite a lot of construction going on at the corner of 28th and S streets lately. The future site of Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op and its new parking structure is well underway, but there’s another building there that you might not have noticed. The First Church of the Nazarene has occupied that same corner since 1922, and it’s watching the transformation of its property with particular interest. “Because of a major flood that we had in our church in December, we have also been doing construction and major renovations here,” says Sherry Collins, the office assistant at First Church. “We are transforming our church from top to bottom and

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hopefully transforming lives. We are very excited and we’re waiting with great anticipation for the completion of both structures.”

For more information on the First Church of the Nazarene, visit sacfirstnaz.org. For more information on Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, visit sacfoodcoop.com.

LIBRARY VOICES There’s a lot going on at the public library this month, so grab a friend and make your way to the Belle Cooledge and/or the Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven branch and enjoy all that October has to offer. At Belle Cooledge Library, these are the droids you’re looking for— show your Star Wars pride at Belle Cooledge’s Star Wars Reads Day on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whether you dress like Darth or wield your light saber like Luke, you’re sure to enjoy this day full of fun and cool crafts. You can even win a small prize for dressing up and take your picture with Darth Vader, Yoda or R2D2 and C3PO! If reading makes you hungry, Pancakes and Poetry on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 4 to 5 p.m. is for you. Celebrate Teen Read Week with this awesome event where you can read a poem, sing a song, rap a rap, blast a beat and get a pancake for your troubles. In addition to readings, all participants will have the chance to create their own Erasure/ Blackout poem with text from a book, newspaper or magazine. As the staff at Belle Cooledge says, “Read until you’re full!” Still have food on the brain? Don’t miss the California Food Literacy Center’s presentation of From the Ground Up on Friday, Oct. 23, from 3 to 4 p.m. In honor of the Sacramento Public Library’s 2015 One Book selection, the California Food Literacy Center will help attendees explore the plant life cycle using compost and learn about recycling. If you want to be part of something really special, come down to the library on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for a special oath ceremony in celebration of National Book Month and the library’s partnership with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Join Belle Cooledge and the USCIS as they bestow the gift of citizenship upon 40 individuals at the library. As the final step in the naturalization process, the oath ceremony is the time for immigrants to take the Oath of Allegiance before becoming American citizens—an unforgettable moment for all in attendance.

If you’re closer to the Pocket area, head over to the Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library for “The Other Side of the Story” with local author Gloria Parker on Saturday, October 10 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Parker’s fourth book of the same name depicts the positive side of aging, as told by seniors from age 65 to 97. It offers the reader a fascinating peek into the lives of extraordinary individuals from all walks of life from the pen of a woman who considers herself a late bloomer—Parker didn’t attempt to publish any of her work until after retirement. Wondering how to get involved with art classes at the library? Pop in on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. and check out the beautiful work done by community residents in a recent In Creative Company Drawing Class hosted at the library by artist Lynn Morrison and get the deets on arts programming at your local library branch. Has your voracious appetite for reading spread to your stomach? Don’t miss the Carrot Tasting and Cooking session on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. with Sabrina Modelle, the food blogger behind The Tomato Tart. Modelle will share a variety of carrots, from factory farmed to organically and locally grown, so you can taste the differences. She’ll also demonstrate a couple of easy carrot dishes that you can replicate for yourself after your next reading marathon. For more information on all events, visit saclibrary.org. The Belle Cooledge Library is located at 5600 South Land Park Drive. The Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library is located at 7335 Gloria Drive.

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Last year, $10,000 was granted to local programs that promote early childhood literacy, but we can do better. So lace up your shoes on Saturday, Oct. 17, and stroll through the city to the Walk4Literacy Festival to help raise funds. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature activities, games and entertainment. For more information, visit walk4literacyorg.ipage.com. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com n

READ IT AND WEEP Two out of three children cannot read at grade level. I’ll say that again: Two out of three children cannot read at grade level. But what exactly does that mean? That means that the early-literacy crisis in Sacramento is poised to negatively impact the community and the future citizens of our country in a bigger way that we can even fathom. Once kids get behind in reading at school, grades

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Carrie Sage & Sherry Sherry FOODIES ON A MISSION

BY JESSICA LASKEY VOLUNTEER PROFILE

arrie Sage and Sherry Sherry have a very tough job. As the co-chairs of the restaurant subcommittee for the Curtis Park Wine Tasting, Silent Auction and Beer Garden event on Oct. 10, the two Curtis Park residents have to dine at a lot of local restaurants. “We’re foodies,” massage therapist Sage says by way of explaining why she and Sherry (yes, her name really is Sherry Sherry) enjoy their committee work so much. “We have a core group of restaurants that have been doing the event for 10, 15 years, and we go from there. Sacramento is growing so wonderfully. We always have new restaurants to include.” Retired freelance court reporter Sherry concurs. “We try to do something different every year as well as include our fantastic favorites,” she says. “We did olive oil tastings one year. Then Carrie and I went to another event and saw Downtown & Vine serving freshpressed juices. Carrie said, ‘Let’s ask them!’ That’s how we find such fun and different offerings.” Thanks to Sage and Sherry’s adventurous taste buds and years of experience with the SCNA’s biggest fundraising event of the year, event goers will be treated to fare from more than 50 wineries and 20 local restaurants, many of them located in and around the

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area that the two women are proud to call home. “I knew I wanted to live in Curtis Park from the time I was in my early 20s,” Sage recalls. “Twentyfive years later, my husband and I finally ended up here, which is why I love volunteering for this amazing community. I’ve built so many wonderful relationships here. The support really comes full circle.”

One such relationship has been her fast friendship with Sherry, whom she met at an event at Sierra 2 after the latter moved here from Marin County in 2006. “I just fell in love with the neighborhood. The street we live on is like a Norman Rockwell painting,” Sherry says. “When I started helping with the wine tasting event in 2009,

I said I’d only do it if I could bring Carrie in. If you get involved with something here, you end up doing it with a whole bunch of friends.” To purchase tickets for the 2015 Curtis Park Wine Tasting, Silent Auction and Beer Garden event, visit sierra2.org, call 452-3005 or stop by in person at 2791 24th St. n

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It Takes a Village ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HOMELESSNESS

BY JORDAN VENEMA BUILDING OUR FUTURE

city is only as strong as its community, the network of businesses and churches, services and gathering places where every individual has a place. A healthy city is a vibrant village. But even the healthiest city has residents that have slipped through the cracks. As Sacramento develops and its buildings grow taller, there’s a small but noticeable population becoming increasingly displaced. In 2015, Sacramento’s homeless population has exceeded 2,600 on a given night. Homelessness poses a unique problem since its causes range from mental and physical health issues to drug abuse and poverty. And if a person living on the street has burned bridges with family, friends and clergy, how can a city step forward to offer help where it was already given—and failed? Local nonprofit Sacramento Steps Forward might have the answer. It employs a holistic approach to homelessness that involves the entire village. In 2011, SSF was created to administer $16.4 million in funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for various client-based services that make up what’s known as Continuum of Care. The continuum is a network of nine agencies in Sacramento, such as Lutheran Social Services, Volunteers of America and Next Move, which collectively oversee 26 programs that provide services like transitional and permanent housing.

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Sacramento Steps Forward executive director Ryan Loofbourrow

“We make sure the money gets to them and is spent appropriately,” explains SSF executive director Ryan Loofbourrow. Before joining SSF, Loofbourrow worked as a security guard for Downtown Sacramento Partnership PBID (Property and Business Improvement District), where he formed relationships with people who are homeless. “You definitely learn the plight of the person experiencing homelessness,” he says, as well as “the frustration of property owners, mom-and-pop businesses. Homelessness isn’t good for anybody.”

So in 2006, while still working with DSP, Loofbourrow helped develop the Navigator Program, which places caseworkers in specific Sacramento regions in order to build relationships with people who are homeless and ultimately place them in housing. After Loofbourrow became the executive director at SSF in 2014, he expanded the reach and number of navigators, forming an integrated outreach team to include law enforcement and “specialists” from other local agencies. “I have a generalist that goes out and builds a quick, solid relationship

with trust, who is then partnered with a specialist,” explains Loofbourrow. “We partner with agencies like TLCS and Wind Youth, and Veteran Resource Center, and they come out with us.” Specialists, who themselves may have experienced homelessness, have backgrounds that equip them to relate to particular subpopulations in the homeless community, like veterans and transitional youth. Before the Navigator system, Loofbourrow admits, “there was no real way to estimate the size of [the homeless] population … If you were homeless, you’d knock on all these

doors [of shelters] and try to get in. It was kind of like a hospital without triage.” A person who approached one shelter might be placed on a waiting list, and then go to the next shelter, and then another, consequently inflating the estimated number of homeless.

If a person living on the street has burned bridges with family, friends and clergy, how can a city step forward to offer help where it was already given —and failed? So in early 2015, the Navigator Program adopted a software program called the Vulnerability Index and Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT), which served as a virtual front door for each service on the Continuum of Care, and through which individuals would be processed and matched according to their need. “We created this central intake, like a front door, [which] is a standardized interview that places people on a spectrum of highest need to highest function,” Loofbourrow explains. “The principle that we’re now using is to serve the highest need first.”

He continues, “If they’re a falldown drunk, I’m going to give them a house. And I’m not going to tell them they have to quit drinking either.” Following Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, SSF first addresses an individual’s most basic need: shelter. Once that need is met, he or she can be connected with “an outstanding outreach worker or case manager who has that weird ability to reach into a person’s soul and just kind of crimp it a little bit to get them to look at life differently,” Loofbourrow says. Loofbourrow knows this kind of care goes against the grain of America’s pull-oneself-up-by-thebootstraps culture, and that some find it controversial. “But look at the price tag,” he says. “He’s more expensive curbside than he is in [housing].” In this instance, permanent housing will save booking fees, nights in the ER, street-side cleanup. “I get it,” he says. “This is a hard pill to swallow. But I’ve looked at every other scenario, and without it, I don’t know how you can address homelessness for this population that is so chronically ill.” Before the VI-SPDAT program, it wasn’t impossible for higherfunctioning people to be matched with services that exceeded their need. With VI-SPDAT, navigators connect people directly with services that best suit their specific needs. Plus, Loofbourrow says, the program “is very data driven, so I’ll get my first report in September” based off the interviews conducted by navigators. “It will give me a snapshot of recidivism rates, and who is accessing our system and who is not accessing our care, and most importantly, what compilation of housing and services

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The Parking Equation THE CITY LOOKS TO CHANGE HOW PEOPLE PARK DOWNTOWN

BY SCOT CROCKER INSIDE DOWNTOWN

s if finding a place to park in downtown Sacramento isn’t tough enough, the city wants to completely revamp its parking program. City parking officials are looking at several options, including an increase in parking fees, extending the days and hours when metered parking is in effect and allowing drivers to pay for parking in new ways. The proposed changes are the result of a multiyear analysis of how to better utilize city parking while opening street parking to visitors and business patrons. City parking officials and Councilmembers Steve Hansen and Jeff Harris have been holding community meetings to build awareness about the proposals and solicit input from residents. The parking options are scheduled to go before the city council this fall. “This is really about greater flexibility,” says Harris, “and ultimately could lower costs for parking. I’m a consumer, and I’ve had more than several parking tickets. That’s cost me a lot of money.” The city wants to move long-term parking off the streets and into parking garages, particularly during the evening, when city garages are

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New city meters now accept credit cards in addition to coins. The city is about to test a program called SPOTZone (Special Parking Over Time) metering. This new technology allows drivers to add payments to a parking meter through their smartphone or other mobile device from a remote location.

often nearly empty. That would open up more street parking to people who patronize local restaurants and stores. “There’s a perception issue,” says Matt Eierman, Sacramento’s parking manager. “People who look for street

parking between 6 and 9 p.m. don’t think there’s any parking.” Altering that perception will require some changes. Some will be popular, others not.

One of the big changes going before the city council will be an increase in the cost of metered parking, which hasn’t been raised since 2008. The council will consider a 40 percent increase, from $1.25 per hour to $1.75 per hour. Eierman says the increase is needed to offset the cost of labor, maintenance, credit card fees and new technology. New city meters now accept credit cards in addition to coins. The city is about to test a program called SPOTZone (Special Parking Over Time) metering. This new technology allows drivers to add payments to a parking meter through their smartphone or other mobile device from a remote location. Drivers will be able to continue with their activities, whether they are in a meeting, eating or shopping, without having to run to feed the meter or face a parking ticket. The city may also increase metered parking rates for special events and other activities. It’s likely that parking rates around Golden 1 Center will be higher during Kings games and events. Under one option, there could be three different parking zones around the arena. The closer you park to the arena, the more it will cost. Higher parking costs could also apply to the areas around Memorial Auditorium and Wells Fargo Pavilion, home to Music Circus. As Eierman explains, the goal is to use cost as a means of controlling traffic and parking congestion and ensuring that parking is dispersed throughout city garages and other key locations. He points to East End Garage on 17th Street between Capitol Avenue and L Street to show how the city can reduce street parking

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Goodwill to the Rescue THE GROUP SUPPLIES BUSINESS SUPPORT TO STRUGGLING NONPROFITS

BY R.E. GRASWICH CITY BEAT

or an organization that was broke and contemplating bankruptcy 15 years ago, Goodwill Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada is doing pretty well today. The local Goodwill has a $72 million annual budget, employs 2,800 people and operates 26 stores across the region from headquarters near Sacramento State University. But unlike other successful nonprofit organizations, Goodwill Sacramento isn’t busy establishing a foundation-based war chest to hoard its revenue. No, the local Goodwill wants to take success and spread it around. The more successful Goodwill becomes, the more money and resources it gives away. “The critical point for us is to return the investment back to the community,” says Sacramento Goodwill CEO Joseph Mendez. “The foundation model, which is used by most nonprofits, doesn’t appeal to us. What good is money if it just sits there?” The way Goodwill has chosen to repatriate its good fortune across the

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region is almost revolutionary—a strategy that should be studied by graduate students and exported to cities and towns across the United States. In short, Goodwill doesn’t follow the standard model of parceling out foundation dollars to hard-luck nonprofits that come begging. Rather, Goodwill assesses the mission of a struggling nonprofit, diagnoses where the business plan has gone wrong, wraps its arms around the sick patient and provides one of three (or sometimes all three) essential services: infrastructure, leadership and capital. The process, which is standard procedure for corporate America and management consultants who feast on marketplace turmoil, is like a foreign language in the nonprofit world. All of which makes Goodwill of Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada a big, untold story. The organization has strengthened its core mission—helping people overcome barriers to employment—by becoming the go-to responder for responders in trouble. “It was the Great Recession that inspired us,” Mendez says. “We’d turned things around for ourselves but saw all these nonprofits really struggling. They were all calling on the same small handful of wealthy people in Sacramento and asking for money, begging for capital to keep the doors open. Since they were competing for dollars, they weren’t helping each other. They were in silos, hoping they’d have cash flow to meet payroll.” Mendez, his staff and board recognized the pattern and knew

Sacramento Goodwill CEO Joseph Mendez

it wouldn’t do much good to throw money at their drowning brethren in the nonprofit sea. The fresh cash would be devoured, the problems delayed but not fixed. By then, Goodwill had built a formidable repository of skill sets: staffers who excelled at human resources, tech support, accounting and management. The Goodwill brain trust knew those core skills weren’t unique: They could be transplanted practically anywhere, for the same reason that an airline pilot who lands planes in

California can duplicate the feat in China. And they knew those skills were a huge obstacle for nonprofits that lacked professional training in business infrastructure—pastry chefs trying to land the airplane. “You look around at the nonprofits that do incredible work with housing and homeless and health care: They’re trained as social workers,” Mendez says. “We love them and the community needs them, but they’re not lawyers and accountants and IT people.”

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services. And there’s Next Move, which supplies emergency shelter and housing. Goodwill has been instrumental in allowing both organizations to continue helping people. Mendez, a lawyer who came to Sacramento from Goodwill Portland 15 years ago with a mandate to fix the organization or fold it into bankruptcy, smiles when asked about the challenges of managing the managers: the boards and CEOs of troubled nonprofits. “There are the egos of the CEO and their board to work around,” he says. “And their fear of losing their autonomy.” As Sacramento nonprofits recover from the battering storms of recession, lost autonomy and bruised egos can be far better than the alternative: lights out and no more social services. R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@graswich.com n

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A Practical Approach NEW SCHOOL FOR ADULTS ON AUTISM SPECTRUM TEACHES THEM REAL-LIFE SKILLS

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hen Englishman Oliver Cheney looked across the pond for a site for the first U.S. Meristem campus, he considered the obvious places: the East Coast, Seattle, other large metropolitan areas. What he ended up with was the perfect location: Fair Oaks. Meristem, on the grounds of Rudolf Steiner College on Fair Oaks Boulevard, is a unique postsecondary transition program for young adults on the autism spectrum. It is the culmination of more than 30 years of educational research and collaboration in the United Kingdom by the Ruskin Mill Trust under the guidance of founder Aonghus Gordon. The seed of the program was a threestudent college in southwest England that spawned seven colleges across England and Wales with a staff of 950 and an annual operating budget of $15 million, all dedicated to teaching students on the spectrum how to engage with the world at large. Cheney, Meristem’s president, had worked in the health system in England and had seen the difficulties of placing developmentally challenged adults in independent living. He believed there had to be a better option. “I came across Ruskin Mill Trust and saw what Aonghus was doing,” says Cheney. “He started it

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Meristem students work in the garden with Jim Bowen, horticulture and landwork tutor, providing guidance

because he saw the need. Then, he went to the school district and the regional center and got students.” At Glasshouse College in West Midlands, one of the seven UK campuses, Cheney saw students in a learning environment where they were being taught two or three at a time, working in a commercial kitchen, serving others. “They had commercial businesses on campus and were engaging in social enterprise initiatives and community involvement,” he says. “The alternatives at the time were institutionalization or community college.”

Cheney staked his future on Ruskin Mill, becoming president of the college and then executive director of the trust. After establishing a presence in the Middle East and Africa, he turned his sights to the United States. Although the Fair Oaks campus is the first of many planned

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here, Cheney sees it as a jewel in the crown. “This is the farm-tofork capital, so it’s a perfect fit for students interested in catering and food service,” he explains. With a plethora of exceptional restaurants nearby, students have no shortage of opportunities to learn hands-on from the best. The Meristem campus consists of 13 acres of gardens, walkways and buildings. Students have the option of a day program or living on campus in shared dormitories. The threeyear curriculum includes practical, experiential and therapeutic learning. The students learn independent living skills such as money management, self-care, use of public transportation, cooking and laundry. They also participate in creative endeavors including performing arts, organic farming, metalworking, woodworking and culinary arts. Because the campus is shared with Steiner and open to the public, it gives young adults with developmental challenges the opportunity to interact with the broader community to develop the social and cognitive skills they need to operate in society. “We want to educate the whole

person,” says Cheney. “There is a real benefit to being around other adult learners and having access to events and conferences on campus that provide work and social inclusion opportunities.” Through practical work and visualization, students develop important executive function skills. “It’s a fairly unique method to use practical skills to develop executive function,” notes Cheney. “Traditional behavioral therapy stresses motivation and rewards systems. Here, the practical work they do has immediate tangible results. They’re building social skills in a practical way. It’s a vehicle to help them learn how to work with a team, how to work with a boss, how to problem solve.” Meristem’s program is closely aligned with the interests and skills of its students. “When the student begins here, we ask what he wants to do when he leaves,” says Cheney. “We begin with their own interests, and then we take them to a point where they can help someone else. It takes them outside of themselves by being of service to others.” Shana Murray, Meristem’s vice president, calls the program

“contextual.” “There’s a link between what they’re doing and what they’re learning,” she says. “Our location in the heart of Sacramento means that everything is accessible.” Currently, the administrative buildings are undergoing renovation; additional buildings are in the planning stages. The first class is limited to 15 students, with an additional 15 being added in succeeding years, for a total student body of 45. The school is undergoing review by Alta Regional Center for inclusion as an approved service provider, which will help offset a portion of the tuition for Alta clients. Meristem’s immediate goal is to raise $2.5 million. Its capital development campaign, which will target long-term funding, officially launches with an opening gala on Oct. 3. For more information about Meristem, go to meristem.pro

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Small Is Beautiful BUILDING OUT, NOT UP, WAS THE ANSWER FOR THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOUSE

BY JULIE FOSTER HOME INSIGHT

small redecorating budget didn’t stand in the way of a stylish remodel for Amy Muraki and her husband, Douglas. In 2010, the East Sacramento couple felt their 1,000-square-foot home needed freshening up. Built in the 1970s as an infill project, the house sits on a deep, narrow lot. “We had a limited budget, so first we only redid the kitchen, main bath and repainted,” says Muraki. “We

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“It’s all about using the space you have to get the storage you need.” tried to do everything we could to make it nice and not be house poor.” While her husband gutted the kitchen, Muraki assembled the white

IKEA cabinets, which have a glossy finish to hide fingerprints. They added white subway tiles, installed new appliances and changed the

layout just a bit. Built-in seating near the front window saves space and adds additional storage. The couple removed a wall near the front door, carving out enough space for a charming entryway and opening up the front of the house. “It’s all about using the space you have to get the storage you need,” Muraki explains. “And minimalizing the stuff you have.”

“Apparently pregnancy makes me want to redo things,” she says. Muraki designed the addition herself, hiring a draftsman so that her plans would meet city code. Not wanting any additional loan payments, the couple opted for building out rather than up. That meant incorporating the existing pool house, which earlier had been converted from a detached two-car garage.

“I spent many nights trying to figure out how to make this space work.”

Muraki, a bargain hunter, favors a clean, modern look with vintage accessories. The result is a refreshingly stylish and uncluttered family-friendly home.

“There aren’t any rules,” she says. “Do what makes you happy and you will love your end result.” The couple completed the project when Muraki was pregnant with their

first child. When their second child was on the way, the “redo bug” hit Muraki again. This time around, the pair decided to add 850 square feet to the house.

The original master bedroom and petite half bath became the children’s playroom, which now opens onto an

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HOME FROM page 31 outdoor play area containing a salsa garden and a pint-sized picnic table. The couple added a spacious laundry room that, Muraki notes, is larger than her children’s bedrooms. It replaced the tiny laundry room

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in the kitchen, which Muraki transformed into a walk-in pantry. Colorful flowered wallpaper lines the walls, while a built-in drying rack Muraki found online saves space and adds convenience. Custom-made cabinets keep the space neat and tidy.

The window-lined hallway leading to the master bedroom suite provides a full view of the children’s play area. The durable polished-concrete floor is heated, keeping toes toasty all winter. (It also cools the home during Sacramento summers.)

Muraki divided the master bedroom by installing a floating wall behind the bed to create an additional 14 feet of storage area. “I spent many nights trying to figure out how to make this space work,” she says. “You can’t just put

a bed against a wall and have a huge open space. Dividing it up makes it cozy.” The sumptuous master bath boasts two sinks, a dressing table and a super-sized shower. Illuminated with a skylight, it’s large enough for the entire family. Gleaming white Calacatta marble with gold streaks tops the custom cabinets by Marc Foster.

“We love the community, riding our bikes to dinner or coffee, our neighborhood market, Compton’s, and our neighbors too much to leave.” Redoing the backyard meant enlisting the help of a landscaping

professional, Donna Dowson of Dowson Design, whose work can be seen on the television show “Yard Crashers.”

pit is the perfect spot for visiting with friends. The couple once considered leaving East Sacramento, even entering into a contract on a Sierra Oaks home.

“I had no idea what to do with plants back here,” Muraki says. “I am not a gardener, so everything we did was low maintenance and low water.” They resurfaced the pool and converted it to saltwater. They removed the grass and replaced it with a patio, stonework and decomposed granite. Cabinets in the built-in kitchen and dining area were constructed from reclaimed wood. Muraki’s husband built a shed with a living roof of grasses and succulents. An intimate amphitheater with a fire

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Filling the Stadium SAC STATE’S HORNETS FOOTBALL TEAM HAS A NEW CHEERLEADER

BY R.E. GRASWICH SPORTS AUTHORITY

ur legacy football team turned 61 this season but doesn’t look its age. The years have been kind. The squad is fast and strong and lean and filled with youthful energies that ripple across the landscape each Saturday. Which makes me wonder why it’s always been such a hard sell. After all, no sports team in town—not the Kings, not the River Cats—can match Sacramento State Hornets football for market longevity and potential fan base. But life is never easy in the ticket booths at 6000 J St. Despite years of history, despite being surrounded by generations of Sac State alumni members, despite instant name recognition among sports fans spread over six counties, filling seats at Hornet Stadium is tough. Same as it was in 1954. “Nothing beats winning,” says Markus Jennings, the Sac State associate athletic director whose job is to sell those tickets. Winning—the magic elixir that turns indifferent sports fans into T-shirt buying, flag-waving bandwagon jumpers—has always

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Markus Jennings is the associate athletic director at Sac State

been elusive for Sac State’s football program. The 1954 team, coached by Dave Strong, lost all seven games that inaugural season. The schedule was not exactly creampuff: Opponents included ringers from Naval Air Stations at San Diego and Alameda,

plus Chico State and San Francisco State, two schools that eventually abandoned football. In a rivalry that endures today, UC Davis beat the Hornets 14-0. From those uninspired beginnings (Sac State won just one game in 1955 and didn’t have a winning

season until 1957), the Hornets have returned each year with high hopes, only to see them collapse in the mad scramble that follows fumbles and interceptions and missed tackles. Such disappointments have made it difficult to build alumni support, much less attract ticket buyers from the community. While the product can be immensely entertaining (few games are more spirited that college football), we remain a community of front-runners. Everybody loves a winner. Or, as John F. Kennedy put it, victory has 100 fathers and defeat is an orphan. “What people really want is a plan. They want to know what we’re doing to promote Sac State football,” says Jennings, who joined Sac State’s front-office athletics staff last year from Valparaiso University. He previously worked at Kent State. Jennings has a plan. He began by talking to various department leaders on campus, taking measurements of what was being done—or not—to market and sell the football team to its most immediate audience: current students, faculty and staff and their families. His next step, presently underway this season, is to spread the gospel across the Sacramento region among the legion of Sac State alumni members. From there in future years, Jennings will trumpet the joys of Hornet football statewide. “It’s really all about fan engagement and the experience of Sac State football,” he says. “We know we have this great product. We just have to find ways to make the community connect with it.” SPORTS page 37

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A Novel Approach A NEWSMAN TURNED TEACHER REALIZES HIS PUBLISHING DREAM

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or author David Hagerty, his first published novel has been a long time coming. “I decided I wanted to be a writer when I was 16 years old,” says Hagerty, a Chicago-area transplant who’s lived in Tahoe Park and worked in Land Park for 13 years. “I was feeling alienated and like no one understood me—like every 16 year-old. But I spent the next 16 years doing everything I could to avoid writing. I took a short story class once a year and would tell my friends that I wanted to be a writer someday, but it wasn’t until I was 32 and had a come-to-Jesus moment that I really started to work hard to make that come true.” Not that Hagerty had been slacking off. He landed an internship at Capitol News Service in Sacramento right out of college in 1990. (He’d fallen in love with California during Christmas break the semester before graduation when he came to San Francisco to visit his best friend, who drove him over the Golden Gate Bridge in a red convertible.) His first real job out of college was as a crime reporter at a small daily paper in Benicia. “I spent a lot of time talking to cops and criminal suspects, which piqued my interest,” Hagerty says. “I’d always been interested in crime fiction, even as an undergrad reading the canon: I liked Joseph Conrad and ‘Crime and Punishment.’ But I couldn’t tell you at the time why I liked those better than others. I’ve since realized that mystery is the common theme.” The newspaper job gave him an inside, real-life view of the narratives

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Author David Hagerty decided he wanted to be a writer at the age of 16

he’d found fascinating in college. But after five years working the Benicia beat, he found that he was losing interest in his chosen profession. “I was getting very disenchanted with journalism,” Hagerty says.

“Papers were closing and there was a lot of competition even for entrylevel jobs, so I started looking into teaching.” Hagerty got hired as a literacy teacher at the Alameda County jail,

where he was responsible for helping inmates with their reading and writing skills. He loved the job both for its impact and because it gave him material to write about. “I felt like those classes were one positive thing for the guys in jail, and they seemed to really appreciate what I did for them,” Hagerty says. “I’ve since used those experiences over the seven years I worked there to write two novels and a couple of published short stories.” Inspired by his work with the inmates, Hagerty decided to get a master’s degree in special education from Cal State Hayward. He ended up teaching Sacramento City College, specializing in learning disabilities, reading, writing and math. But he couldn’t shake his desire to publish a book, which is where his “come-toJesus moment” comes in. “I was sitting at home feeling depressed when I realized I’d have to do a lot of work to make my dream of being a writer come true,” Hagerty says. “So I decided to sit down every night and work. I started writing what I thought was a short story, but it ended up being a novel.” The novel, called “They Tell Me You Are Wicked,” is inspired by real events from Hagerty’s hometown, a small suburb of Chicago called Kenilworth, where Illinois Sen. Charles Percy’s daughter Valerie was brutally murdered in their lakefront home during his first Senate campaign in 1966. (Percy himself passed away in 2011, nearly 45 years to the day after his daughter’s unsolved murder.) Hagerty fictionalized the story, building a three-part series around a Chicago politician who uses his

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SPORTS FROM page 34 The strategy this season is to build home games around themes. One such plan provides free tickets to public employees (from mail carriers to bureaucrats to cops). Another highlights military personnel. And there’s a kid-friendly presentation, with high school bands and sports mascots.

“It’s hard to be a student and an athlete at the same time, so it’s important for us to support students who participate in our athletics programs..” One themed game will celebrate all former Sac State athletes—from

baseball to field hockey players—to create the atmosphere of a gigantic reunion. If they all show up, Jennings will have an overflow stadium. Jennings believes he has one crucial block of support: backing from the top. Sac State’s new president, Robert Nelsen, arrived on campus this summer from the University of Texas system. Football is king in Texas. And while Nelsen’s background is more cowboy than quarterback, his first days at Sac State included references to the importance of athletics. It wasn’t always that way. Previous campus leaders showed up for football games but focused their energies and enthusiasm elsewhere on campus. Many Sac State departments likewise regarded football as a trifle or distraction. That appears to be changing under Nelsen. “President Nelsen is all about making a difference and transforming lives here at Sac State, and that’s

what athletics does,” Jennings says. “It’s hard to be a student and an athlete at the same time, so it’s important for us to support students who participate in our athletics programs. We’re making a difference in their lives.” Sac State has 19 intercollegiate sports teams. Among them, football and basketball carry the heavy mandate of revenue production—the expectation of drawing alumni and community dollars to help support athletics. So our legacy football team has double pressure: winning and dollars. If you have a free Saturday, come out and see how good it feels to help. For the Hornets football team’s 2015-2016 schedule and tickets, go to hornetsports.com R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@graswich.com n

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Defeating Weeds GET YOUR NEW LANDSCAPE OFF TO A GOOD START

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purred by the drought and financial incentives, an increasing number of our neighbors are tearing out their lawns and installing less thirsty alternatives. I’ve watched with great interest. Some of the new front yards promise to be beautiful when the plants grow bigger. Unfortunately, not all have been a success. Spring and summer are difficult times to establish new plants in our climate, and it shows. Many of the plants have struggled or died. Often, the replaced lawns were mostly Bermuda grass. Unless it was killed completely, Bermuda grass quickly grew through the mulch, turning the new landscapes into a weedy mess. If you haven’t yet planted a water-efficient landscape, how do you avoid these problems? Fall is the best time of the year to plant in our Mediterranean climate. With luck, we will get winter rains that will help new plants to get established. While many plants slow down or stop growth in the winter, roots continue to grow. By the time spring arrives, your new landscape will have a much better chance at survival.

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How do you increase their chances even more? Make sure that conditions are right for your selected plants. Many less thirsty plants come from Mediterranean regions where the soil drains freely. A few parts of Sacramento have deep, sandy loam, but soil in much of our city is a poorly drained combination of dense silt and clay or a thin layer of topsoil over impervious dense hardpan. Read about how much sunlight, water and drainage plants need and make sure that you give them the right conditions.

Don’t let new plants dry out during the winter and during their first two years of growth. Even the most drought-tolerant plants need regular moisture when they are young. Once their roots are well established, you can cut back on the water. Take the time to plant them well, in holes at least twice as wide but no deeper that their root mass. Don’t add compost or other amendments to the backfill because it will discourage roots from penetrating the surrounding native soil. Be sure to spread several inches of mulch to keep the soil cool and retain water.

You are in for a battle if you plant in an area with Bermuda grass unless you kill it first. Even if you stopped watering your lawn this summer and it appears dead, its roots are probably still alive and its seeds are viable. Bermuda grass spreads by shoots that grow above the ground (stolons), beneath the surface (rhizomes) and seed. Rhizomes go at least 6 inches deep in undisturbed soil, but often much deeper. If you simply cut off the sod and plant your new landscape, Bermuda grass will grow right back. You can kill Bermuda grass by blocking all sunlight for a number of

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Donating Blood IT’S THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

BY DR. AMY ROGERS SCIENCE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

n a quiet room at the corner of Morse Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard, ordinary people sip juice and munch on cookies. For this snack, they paid in blood. This month of the year when vampires and other bloodthirsty creatures of legend get so much attention, it’s good to be reminded that human blood really is a magic potion. According to Alexander Sigua of BloodSource, our region’s largest blood bank, every two seconds someone in the United States needs a transfusion. Blood and medicines made from blood save lives. There is no artificial substitute for human blood. Scientists have experimented with “growing” human blood in genetically engineered pigs, but for the foreseeable future, the only source of this vital substance is the generous people who are blood donors. While donors do earn “points” that can be redeemed for prizes, blood donation in Sacramento is just that: a donation freely given with nothing in return. So far this year, more than 2,500 of these everyday heroes have passed through the doors of BloodSource’s

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Sierra Oaks donor center. Most healthy people 16 years or older, who weigh at least 110 pounds and aren’t pregnant, are eligible to donate blood. The majority of donations come from committed, repeat donors. But because the need for blood products is ongoing, recruiting new donors is always important. BloodSource works with the community to run mobile blood drives that reach out to new donors. “A lot of first-time donors came out for the Sacramento Kings blood drive,” says Sigua. “They wanted to donate on the court at Sleep Train Arena—and they

got free tickets to a Kings game.” Another successful event is the annual Causeway Classic blood drive, a competition between UC Davis and Sacramento State University. Publicspirited Aggies and Hornets compete for a trophy awarded at the football game of the same name. Blood collected at the Sierra Oaks location and elsewhere in the Sacramento region is used locally, with much of the donated blood products going to help patients at Mercy, Sutter and UC Davis hospitals. In cases of special need, BloodSource shares with other blood banks. “We

were called on 9/11,” says Sigua, “and after the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colo.” Blood banks also collaborate with a kind of library of hard-tofind donation types. For example, a Sacramento donor might have an unusual profile of certain red blood cell proteins. BloodSource will freeze that unique donation and record it in its “catalog.” If a patient in another part of the country needs that particular blood product, his or her blood bank can request it. SCIENCE page 42

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Most donations are of whole blood. Drawing a “unit” (roughly 2 cups) of blood takes about 10 minutes. Normally, blood clots outside the body, so the sterile collection bag contains an anticoagulant. Whole blood is a complex mixture of red and white blood cells, a protein-rich liquid called plasma, and platelets, tiny cells whose job is to stop bleeding. Each of these components has a particular medical use. Because not every patient needs red cells, plasma and platelets, a single donation can be separated into these parts and distributed to help more than one recipient. Plasma taken from whole blood donations is sent to a special manufacturer to turn it into medicines that treat hemophiliacs and people who don’t make enough antibodies. In Sacramento, BloodSource can use special techniques to take only plasma or only platelets from a donor. Because these blood components are replaced in the body faster than red

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blood cells are, platelet and plasma donors can donate more frequently. The technique, called apheresis, involves drawing blood and spinning, or centrifuging, the blood to separate the components by density. The desired fraction is removed, and the rest of the blood is continuously returned to the donor.

The No. 1 goal at the Sierra Oaks donor center is safety, both for the donor and the recipients of the donor’s gift. The No. 1 goal at the Sierra Oaks donor center is safety, both for the donor and the recipients of the donor’s gift. Safety begins by asking potential donors a lot of questions

about their health, where they’ve traveled and certain behaviors that affect the risk of unknowingly carrying an infectious disease. Donors are then given a quick physical exam: Vital signs are taken, and a finger prick yields a few drops of blood to test for hemoglobin, an ironcontaining protein that gives blood its color. One common reason a willing donor might be turned away is if she doesn’t have enough hemoglobin to spare. A blood donation could put her health at risk. Often, this deficiency can be corrected by increasing the iron in her diet. Donors are carefully screened to minimize the chance of their blood transmitting an infection, but a lot more needs to be done before their blood is ready to give to a patient. Next month, we’ll follow a donation to BloodSource’s laboratories at Mather Field and learn some cool science. Amy Rogers is a novelist, scientist and educator. To invite her to speak at your book club or public event, email Amy@AmyRogers.com n

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A Focus on Youth DA’S OFFICE OFFERS PROGRAMS TO KEEP TEENS SAFE

BY ANNE MARIE SCHUBERT COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

ince I took office in January, my priority has been to both prosecute offenders and implement innovative programs that work to prevent crime and better our community. I remain guided by my belief that the blueprint to public safety is prosecution, prevention and innovation. Since the formation of our new Community & Government Relations (CGR) Unit, we have expanded our prevention and education outreach efforts, increased accessibility and community engagement, and improved communication between our office and the citizens we serve. With a focus on early intervention and education, CGR has worked with law enforcement agencies, schools and community organizations to implement three new youth programs. As a community, there is much more we can do to keep our kids safe today and encourage them to think about their future. As a new school year begins, I’d like to share information about several programs we have available to high school students and youth groups in our county.

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OVERVIEW OF YOUTH PROGRAMS While our programs cover a range of issues, they are all designed to deter criminal activity among students, educate them on the criminal justice system and motivate them to pursue career opportunities in public safety. Gun Violence Information for Teens (GIFT): GIFT educates teens about the lifetime legal consequences of gun possession, gun use and gun-related violence. The program is a collaboration between the District Attorney’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office and the Probation Department. This interactive presentation utilizes slides, photos, case scenarios, personal stories and group discussions. Presenters talk about the laws and penalties that apply to unlawful possession of a weapon, assault, manslaughter and

murder. The curriculum encourages teens to consider other options and make positive choices to prevent their involvement with guns. Real DUI Court in Schools: The District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with the Law Enforcement Chaplaincy of Sacramento and the Sacramento Superior Court, brings real-life DUI court hearings to local high school campuses. This program conducts sentencing hearings with a judge, prosecutor, defendant and defense counsel. The hearing is followed by a number of speakers including the judge, prosecutor and a representative from Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Real DUI Court in Schools is part of the District Attorney’s Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program. Funding for this program is provided by the

California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Parents Against Chronic Truancy (PACT): The District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with the Juvenile Court, Public Defender, Department of Human Assistance and Sacramento County school districts, organized PACT to help parents of chronic truants understand why they must keep their children in school. Parents of chronically truant students are invited by the DA to attend a PACT meeting, where they learn the legal requirements of school attendance and how the lack of an education impacts a student’s future. Schools also provide resources at the meeting, including counseling services, mentoring programs, parenting classes and school nurses. PACT has received national and state

recognition for its cost efficiency, effectiveness and innovation. Luther Burbank Youth Academy: The District Attorney’s Office continues to partner with Sacramento City Unified School District to bring a Youth Academy course to Luther Burbank High School. Derived from the District Attorney’s Citizens Academy for adults, the Youth Academy provides an overview of the criminal justice system, increases understanding and improves relationships between students and members of the criminal justice system. This year, the academy will also include several of our prevention programs, including GIFT, Before the Impact and social media safety. There are a number of in-class speakers from various public safety agencies and several field trips. District Attorney Youth Academy: In partnership with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department and Sacramento Police Department, the District Attorney’s Office created a new Youth Academy program for all high school students throughout the county. This program will be offered at two locations in the evenings starting in October. Like the Luther Burbank program, students will learn about the criminal justice system, hear from our criminal justice partners and engage in open communication with law enforcement concerning issues that affect youth. Topics include anatomy of a criminal case, race as a factor in the criminal justice system, law enforcement use of force, gun violence, gangs, dating violence, stalking, human trafficking, marijuana and the law, Laboratory of Forensic Services, crime scene investigation (CSI) and distracted driving. There is also an optional one-day field trip to the Sacramento Superior Court. Criminal Justice Youth Shadow Day: The Criminal Justice Shadow Day is a new program that gives high school students a unique opportunity to job shadow professionals from various criminal justice agencies. Based on their area of interest, students are paired with prosecuting attorneys, defense attorneys, probation officers, investigators and judges to get a firsthand look at the criminal justice process and the different roles within the system. Students also have an opportunity to

learn about the District Attorney’s Laboratory of Forensic Services. Launched in June, the program was a great success with more than 75 students in attendance. #iSMART (Internet, Social Media Awareness Resources & Tips): #iSMART addresses how the Internet age and the rise of social media have created new challenges, risks and threats for students in their homes, at school and online. This interactive presentation uses video clips and common scenarios, with questions posed to students throughout the unfolding of each scenario. Students will take an active role in the presentation and guide much of the discussion and learning process. Scenarios include sexting, cyberbullying, online predators, sextortion and online gang activity.

A COMMUNITY APPROACH Aside from our grant-funded programs, staff from the DA’s office, partner agencies and community organizations work together to facilitate these programs on a volunteer basis. These valuable programs are free for organizations and participants. It is the responsibility of our entire community to protect and inspire our youth to be the best they can be. By working together and using all of our community resources, including parents, schools, law enforcement, prosecutors, our justice partners, community organizations, child advocates and citizens, we can help kids thrive and succeed. We are excited about these new partnerships and programs we have brought to the community. I will continue to find new ways to provide our youth with positive influences and instill in them a sense of commitment to public safety. For more information on these youth programs or to request a speaker, go to sacda.org and click the Community Relations tab for the Youth Programs and Speakers Bureau webpage. Anne Marie Schubert is the Sacramento County district attorney. She can be reached at daoffice@ sacda.org n

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Words To Live By CAN YOU PASS THESE TESTS OF LOVE?

BY KEVIN MIMS WRITING LIFE

’m a fan of advice columns, especially those offering relationship advice. Dear Prudence, Dear Sugar, Dear Abby, Dear Polly, Dear Whatever—I’m a sucker for short, pithy words of wisdom about how to make your relationship work. Today’s best advice columnists—people like Emily (Prudence) Yoffe, Heather (Polly) Havrilesky and Cheryl (Sugar) Strayed—all strike me as gifted writers with plenty of keen insights into the human heart. I enjoy their work, but lately I’ve begun to think that the answers to most relationship questions can be

found in an ancient 70-word text that almost all of us are familiar with. Before I reveal what text I’m referring to, take a look at the following headlines (slightly altered by me) of various columns by my favorite advice givers: My husband starts to brag after a few drinks. My fiancé won’t let me have a man in my wedding party. If my husband doesn’t put more thought into his gifts, I’m going to cry. My husband insists on my sexting him several times a day. Someone told my boyfriend I was stealing from him, and he believed them. The advice seekers whose questions inspired the above headlines were asking variations on the same old question: Should I stay or should I go? I’m not a religious person. I’m an atheist who has read every word of the Bible and found much of it uninspiring. But certain parts of the Bible are filled with wisdom. And if you are seeking advice about

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relationship matters, the first place you ought to go in search of answers is First Corinthians, chapter 13, verses 4 through 8. If you’ve ever been to a wedding (or watched a rom-com) you’ve probably heard this biblical passage, which begins, “Love is always patient and kind. It is never jealous…” When seeking your soul mate, I suggest you employ a modified version of this passage. The love described in First Corinthians is a perfect love. It is NEVER this and ALWAYS that. Alas, people are not perfect, and therefore it is necessary, when seeking a soul mate, to replace absolute words like “never” and “always” with modifiers such as “seldom” and “almost always.” You are not likely to find a soul mate who is never jealous or unkind. But you should strive to find one who at least tries never to be those things. Here is my modified version of First Corinthians (and, yes, I know that it takes great hubris to alter the Bible, but I beg your indulgence): Love tries always to be patient and kind. It resists jealousy. Love tries never to be boastful or conceited or rude or selfish. It does not easily take offense and does not nurse resentments. Love takes no pleasure in the failures of others, but delights in the truth. It is eager to forgive, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever may beset it. Love never comes to an end. Now think back to some of those advice-column headlines listed above. A boyfriend (or girlfriend) who becomes a bit boastful only on those rare occasions when he drinks too much can be forgiven. One who brags constantly fails the Corinthians test.

A boyfriend who insists that you send him sexts frequently even though it makes you uncomfortable is neither kind nor particularly loving. This type of person fails the Corinthians test. A boyfriend who wants to deny you the happiness you’d derive from including a beloved male cousin in your wedding party probably suffers from jealousy that borders on the obsessive. He fails the Corinthians test. A boyfriend who believes it when someone tells a harmful lie about you is neither trusting nor kind. He fails the Corinthians test. A husband who puts no thought into the gifts he buys you is not only unkind but probably selfish and impatient as well. He fails the Corinthians test.

All of us at some point in our lives have been impatient, unkind, jealous, boastful, conceited, rude, selfish, quick to take offense and to nurse a grudge. As I said, people are not perfect. All of us at some point in our lives have been impatient, unkind, jealous, boastful, conceited, rude, selfish, quick to take offense and to nurse a grudge. All of us have probably taken pleasure in the failure of another. All of us have been slow to forgive at times, reluctant to trust and quick to

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you think Roger Ebert would give this potential soul mate the thumbs up, you are probably wise to do so as well. (A friend of mine has condensed his approach to life into a single term, “kindfulness,” which combines the mindfulness emphasized by Zen Buddhism with the kindness emphasized by First Corinthians and Roger Ebert. You could do worse than to make it your motto). Throughout my adult life, I have tried to live up to the standards of First Corinthians. I have also tried to live up to the standards outlined by Roger Ebert. I did this even before Ebert ever wrote them. Alas, although I think I have maintained a passing grade on both the Corinthians test and the Ebert test, I haven’t aced either exam. At this point, my grade on both exams is probably somewhere between 68 and 72 percent. But every day we answer a few more questions on those exams, and every day we have an opportunity to raise (or lower) our score. How can I, a mere C student, talk so knowingly about both the Corinthians test and the Ebert test? That’s easy. Thirty-five years ago this month, I married an A student. Without her example to guide me, I’d have probably failed these exams. When seeking a soul mate, then, you should follow my example and look for someone you think will make a good study partner for all of the difficult tests that you’re likely to face in the school of life. Kevin Mims lives in Land Park. He can be reached at kevinmims@ sbcglobal.net n

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3712 THORNWOOD DR $270,000 3524 VALWOOD CT $399,000 2540 ANDRADE WAY $305,000 3049 MONTCLAIRE ST $281,300 2830 STAFFORD WAY $400,000 3709 GRATIA AVE $225,000 3000 SANDHURST CT $227,000 4261 ANNETTE ST $270,000 3221 FIELDCREST DR $595,000 2531 FULTON SQUARE LN #30$104,500 2377 RAINBOW $222,500 4324 MARLEY DR $365,000 2551 FULTON SQUARE LN #52$106,000 3445 LERWICK RD $160,000 4270 DE COSTA AVE $310,000 2924 LETA LN $399,000 2852 VERNA WAY $205,000 2908 EDISON AVE $200,000 4200 BOONE LN $252,000 3214 NORRIS AVE $335,000 3532 LARCHMONT SQ LN $130,000 3708 MERRILY WAY $259,000 4020 HILLSWOOD DR $321,000 4320 RIO VISTA AVE $323,500 4094 NORRIS AVE $485,000 2106 MEADOWLARK LN $110,000 2134 JULIESSE AVE $180,000 2348 SAINT FRANCIS DR $267,000 4101 HORGAN WAY $265,000 3200 CARNELIAN CT $435,000 2571 FULTON SQ LANE #63 $94,000 3805 WHITNEY $221,000 3333 POPE AV $575,000 4321 LOCKWOOD WAY $400,000 3005 LETA LN $415,000

95822 SOUTH LAND PARK 7366 22ND ST 2031 MANGRUM AVE 51 PETRILLI CIR 1721 POTRERO WAY 4625 CABANA WAY 2457 26TH AVE 67 QUASAR CIR 1601 BELINDA WAY 1380 42ND AVE 6079 13TH ST 2300 67TH AVE 5012 MONTEREY WAY 5657 CAZADERO WAY 5604 NORMAN WAY 2212 20TH AVE 2112 STOVER WAY 1916 MEER WAY

$188,000 $192,000 $290,000 $395,000 $502,500 $110,000 $135,000 $165,500 $362,000 $405,000 $200,000 $440,000 $230,000 $250,000 $355,000 $374,000 $437,000

1930 MATSON DR 7329 BENBOW ST 7501 21ST ST 1511 AKRON WAY 7374 21ST ST 819 SEAMAS AVE 6140 VENTURA ST 95 QUASAR CIR 1830 HARIAN WAY 4444 PARKRIDGE RD 4230 EUCLID AVE 7201 TAMOSHANTER WAY 7290 AMHERST ST 2362 67TH AVE 1048 WOODSHIRE WAY 1525 TIVERTON AVE 1521 WAKEFIELD WAY 7422 19TH ST 5644 DANA WAY 2301 KNIGHT WAY 1940 65TH AVE 4511 CUSTIS AVE 2120 22ND AVE 5401 ROSITA WAY 1125 25TH AVE 7489 24TH ST 7711 ADDISON WAY 4109 LOTUS AVE 3200 69TH AVE 1530 GLIDDEN AVE 2436 BRENTLEY DR 1271 35TH AVE

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1019 DORNAJO #205 2376 LLOYD LN 3267 VIA GRANDE 1117 BELL ST #11 1015 DUNBARTON CIR 2270 WOODSIDE LN #4 1137 VANDERBILT WAY 2414 LARKSPUR LN #236 535 WOODSIDE OAKS #4 22 ADELPHI CT 800 COMMONS DR 875 COMMONS DR 2416 LARKSPUR LN #234 790 WOODSIDE LN #2 2323 SWARTHMORE DR 812 DUNBARTON CIR 1019 DORNAJO WAY #247 520 WOODSIDE OAKS #1 2449 BRENTWOOD RD 128 HARTNELL PL 2470 NORTHROP AVE #7 540 WOODSIDE OAKS #3 2209 BYRON RD

95831 GREENHAVEN, SOUTH LAND PARK 1190 56TH AVE 111 ROUNDTREE CT 717 MELANIE WAY 123 PARKSHORE CIR 58 HERITAGE WOOD CIR 6244 RIVERSIDE BLVD 6508 BENHAM WAY 809 HARVEY WAY 7315 RUSH RIVER DR

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$417,500 $135,000 $312,000 $333,000 $350,000 $300,000 $525,000 $241,500 $311,000

1322 PALOMAR CIR 339 ZEPHYR RANCH DR 6341 GRANGERS DAIRY DR 419 WINDWARD WAY 65 STARLIT CIR 7677 RIVER VILLAGE DR 6611 BENHAM WAY 1351 TUGGLE WAY 107 HIDDEN COVE CIR 7551 SAILFISH WAY 7624 RIVER RANCH WAY 30 ZEPHYR COVE CIR 279 BREWSTER AVE 2 SAGE RIVER CIR. 1235 GILCREST AVE 415 NASCA WAY 444 LITTLE RIVER WAY 1381 LAS LOMITAS CIR 6299 GRANGERS DAIRY DR 104 STARLIT CIR 22 HERITAGE WOOD CIR 402 MARINER POINT 6880 ANTIGUA WAY 7665 AMBROSE WAY

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3624 CODY WAY 1901 EASTERN AVE 670 LAKE WILHAGGIN DR 1332 SHADOWGLEN RD 1342 GLENWOOD RD 2029 CERES WAY 2347 CATALINA DR 310 CLAYDON WAY 1840 MARYAL DR 2105 EDITH ST 4416 ARDEN WAY 4636 AMERICAN RIVER DR 605 REGENCY CIR 4361 ASHTON DR 848 PICCADILLY CIR 4067 CRESTA WAY 1600 LA SIERRA DR 3124 ARDENRIDGE 4513 OXBOW DR 3845 LAGUNA WAY 1281 LOS MOLINOS 2804 ROXBURGH LN 3824 ARDEN WAY 3309 WEMBERLEY 412 CLAYDON WAY 3720 LUSK DR 1329 GREENHILLS RD 1301 SHADOWGLEN RD 2921 SIERRA MILLS LN 1131 RIVARA CIR 1804 NEPTUNE WAY 3001 BERKSHIRE WAY 714 N WATT AVE 2740 MAISON WAY 2904 LATHAM DR 1720 MERCURY WAY 4625 MORPHEUS LN 1821 MERCURY WAY 1737 ORION WAY 804 LAKE OAK CT 3630 MAPLEWOOD LN

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The Houseless Life THE MOVE FROM SUBURBIA IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS

BY NORRIS BURKES SPIRIT MATTERS

ast month, I wrote about how my wife and I sold our five-bedroom McMansion and are now renting a 40-year-old double-wide on the south side of Sacramento from a friend at a third of our former house payment. I explained that we are drawing a line in our fiscal sand and declaring that we have more than enough things. We believe that it’s time to lighten our load for retirement, give back to society and leave behind

the gluttony and audaciousness of suburban materialism. Reality is now testing our idealistic resolve. For instance, while it’s a decent home, it’s a strong candidate for urban renewal. Unlike the surrounding homes wrapped with insulating wood, ours retains its original tin skin. Our air conditioner runs nearly 24/7 trying to cool the tin box, and I fear our electric bill will double while cooling only half the space of our previous home. Large sections of the skirt are rusted over. Our thin plate windows are no match for the Sacramento heat, much less the barking Chihuahuas of my unemployed neighbors. After three weeks of fruitless waiting for keyed access to our community pool, Mrs. Chaplain loses her cool. She slams the drooping and misaligned kitchen drawers and says, “These things don’t work! And neither does the dishwasher. When is your friend going to fix this stuff?”

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I thought he was “our” friend, but hey, I get the picture, so I relay her message to our landlord. Then I grab my honey-do list and head out our unlockable back door on a mission to find the hardware to fix drawers, hang curtains and position pictures on our panel walls.

We can easily buy our way back into the suburbs. And maybe we will, but for now I will settle down for the journey, write about it and strive to live content with what we have. At the local Stuff-Mart, I browse the aisles, keenly aware that I’m no longer part of the home-owning haves. I’m now an official have-not. I don’t own a home, so I won’t be buying much here. My landlord won’t reimburse me for improvements, so it’s not necessary to fill my cart with a dining room chandelier or a bas-relief garden fountain. I return home where Becky and I start our nonreimbursable enhancements in the master bathroom. Becky’s job is to line the rickety cabinet shelves with contact paper and unbox a standing toiletpaper dispenser.

While she’s busy with the paper work, I step into the bathtub to install a new showerhead and feel the thinning tub floor sink an inch beneath my feet. After finishing our repairs, I ask for privacy so I can initiate our toilet. A few minutes later, I frantically call for a plunger when the aging porcelain coughs up brown debris. To cite an over-quoted Oz-ism, we really aren’t in Kansas anymore. We’ve crossed the proverbial tracks. I fully realize this the next morning when I chirp my car lock twice and startle a homeless man camping a few parking spots away. I can’t help but think how the bearded young man resembles Sunday school depictions of Jesus as a homeless man healing the sick and helping the poor. It’s a comparison Jesus himself made when he selfidentified as “the son of man who has no place to lay his head.” We aren’t near homeless; we are only houseless. We live among the poor, but we aren’t even close to being poor. We can easily buy our way back into the suburbs. And maybe we will, but for now I will settle down for the journey, write about it and strive to live content with what we have. Norris Burkes is a chaplain, syndicated columnist, national speaker and author of the book “Hero’s Highway,” about his experiences as a hospital chaplain in Iraq. He can be reached at ask@ TheChaplain.net. To download a free chapter from “Hero’s Highway,” go to thechaplain.net n

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Sept. 11 observances included civic honors for Spencer Stone, Alek Skarlatos and Anthony Sadler. The Carmichael and Rancho Cordova natives earned world acclaim for thwarting a terror attack on a French train. Here are highlights from their day of hometown kudos.

Alek Skarlatos (above left), Airman First Class Spencer Stone and Anthony Sadler board a hero-mobile and travel Capitol Mall in a hail of confetti. Bands and boosters escorted the pageant.

After receiving keys to the city from Mayor Kevin Johnson, the heroes rejoin their families. CSUS student Anthony Sadler embraces his father, Anthony Sadler Sr.

At the Capitol, the longtime buddies thank more than 10,000 cheering Sacramentans

ne and Spencer Sto sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; moms, Alek Skarlato nd a Joyce Eskel , view n se Heidi Han fighter re Fi s. ie ceremon applauds Tom Hansen his stepson.

Sacramento County Supervisors Roberta MacGlashan, Susan Peters, Patrick Kennedy and Phil Serna offered citations

Del Paso High School students (below) were vociferous. Their school is the alma mater of Stone and Skarlatos.

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Sweet Success FOR THIS FARMER, GROWING SUGAR CANE IS A FAMILY AFFAIR

BY GWEN SCHOEN FARM TO FORK

ugar cane was not on my shopping list when I strolled through the Sacramento farmers market under the freeway. And yet, there was David Thao standing next to a huge pile of canes, explaining what it was to shoppers at the Sunday market. “What do you do with sugar cane?” I wanted to know. “Chew it,” he said. “Just chew it.” Well, that didn’t seem very dainty. I mean, a strand of lemon grass, maybe. But a cane the size of a fat cigar didn’t seem like the kind of thing you’d want to stick in your mouth and walk around with in public. Thao laughed. “Kids love it,” he said. “Do you grow this here?” I asked. “Sure,” he said, sounding as though he were surprised I asked. I’ve seen sugar cane growing in Hawaii, but it never occurred to me that it could be grown in Northern California. Plus, there’s the question of why? As a kid growing up in North Sacramento, I was all too familiar

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David Thao of Thao Farm in Elk Grove. The Thao family grows a variety of vegetables in addition to sugar canes and flowers.

with the odors of sugar beet processing. Thankfully, that no longer seems to be an issue. But I don’t recall sugar cane refineries in Hawaii having an odor problem. So if it’s possible to grow sugar cane here instead of sugar beets, why wouldn’t farmers have done that? I had a lot of questions, so I took a drive out to Elk Grove to visit Thao Farm. Thao is 34. His family has been farming as long as anyone can remember. “Generations, stemming back to the old country,” said Thao. “My grandparents were immigrant refugees who came here after the

Vietnam War. My parents and my auntie worked as farm laborers.” Thao, however, had other plans. He left the farm after high school in pursuit of a career as a pharmacy tech. “I don’t know what happened,” he said. “One day, I realized how bored I was. So I left school and came home. I’ve been here ever since.” The family farm is 23 acres. They have moved four times since 1987. Each time they were pushed out of the way of urban development. Now, five family members work the land:

Thao, his parents, his auntie and a brother. So, back to the sugar cane: What’s the story? “Well, my grandmother wanted to grow it because it reminded her of home,” Thao explained. “It grows wild in Vietnam. When my brother and I were kids, Grandmother used to cut canes and give them to us to chew. But my brother and I were fans of Bruce Lee movies so we’d use it for fighting.” So it’s sentimental then? “I guess so,” he said. “But we’re going to start juicing it next year. We think people who are looking for

natural sweeteners will really like it. We’re still experimenting at this point.” For now, they have an acre and a half planted in sugar cane. That produces nearly 20,000 pounds of cane a year. According to Thao, sugar cane doesn’t require a lot of water, so the drought hasn’t been an issue. It is labor intensive. Harvesting is done by hand with a machete. Maybe that’s what made sugar beets a better crop for mass production here. Meanwhile, the family grows acres of flowers for cutting. Thao’s parents began working on a flower farm in Oregon when they first immigrated. They loved growing flowers, and the farmer there got them started with their own plantings. When they moved to Elk Grove, the first things they planted were zinnias, sunflowers and eucalyptus, which they sell at farmers markets. “We keep rotating crops all year,” said Thao. “That way, we always have something to sell. Tomatoes, summer squash, okra and raspberries are big sellers in the summer. In the winter,

we have winter squash, asparagus and lemon grass. And of course the sugar cane.” As we said our goodbyes, far out in a field Thao’s mother and auntie were on their knees planting winter squash. They were chatting and laughing while they worked. It was easy to see why Thao dropped out of pharmacy school and returned home. After all this, I did what anyone else would do: I searched YouTube for instructions on how to juice and eat sugar cane. Juicing requires some sort of extracting machine. I found ones ranging from industrial contraptions costing a lot of money to converted, old-fashioned washing machine rollers. Neither seemed like an option I wanted to explore. Eating it, though, is fairly simple. You just cut off the woody covering to reveal the fibrous inside. Chew the fibers until they are no longer sweet, then spit them out. (Definitely not dainty.)

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One Great Day LOCAL NONPROFITS PLAN A BLITZ OF ACTIVITIES ON OCT. 3

Garden ceremony. Registration is at 8 a.m. The ceremony is at 9:15 a.m., and the walk begins at 10. Alzheimer’s disease is the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. To start or join a team, go to alz.org/walk.

CASINO NIGHT BY TERRY KAUFMAN DOING GOOD

f you haven’t yet made plans for Saturday, Oct. 3, you’ve got a virtual smorgasbord of events and activities to choose from. How often do you have the opportunity, in a single day, to support several good causes while having a great time? Here are a few of your options:

WALK FOR ALZHEIMER’S Alzheimer’s Association invites Sacramento area residents to unite in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the south steps of the State Capitol. The walk is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Participants will enjoy emceeing by KNCI’s Tom Mailey and CBS13’s Tony Lopez, along with music, great company and a special tribute to those who have experienced or are experiencing Alzheimer’s. The 3,200 participants in the Sacramento area will learn how to get involved with this critical cause, from advocacy opportunities and clinical studies enrollment to support programs and services. They will also honor those affected by the disease with a Promise

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Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center’s Monte Carlo Night is an evening of casino gaming, festivities and fun. It starts at 6 p.m. at California Automobile Museum, 2200 Front St. Tickets are $60 and include dinner, drinks and $500 in starting chips. There will also be a silent auction and raffle. Cocktail attire is encouraged. The event will raise funds for ongoing services and support for those in need in our community. To purchase tickets, call 927-1303. Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center, founded by the Sisters of Social Service in 1936, offers programs for children, teens, seniors and families in the GardenlandNorthgate, North Sacramento and Natomas communities. Stanford volunteers help the elderly enjoy hot meals, provide safe places for teens to go for mentoring and counseling, and distribute Christmas baskets to needy families. For more information, go to stanfordsettlement.org.

BIG BLOCK PARTY The R Street Block Party, which takes place from 3 to 8 p.m., will showcase live music, a curated Makers Mart of 30 vendors selling handmade goods, and live art demonstrations to provide an opportunity for community members to watch Sacramento artists

at work. It will also feature food trucks and a beer garden to showcase local restaurants and breweries, along with a children’s play area donated by the nonprofit organization Sol Collective, Casa de Espanol and Crocker Art Museum. The 1100 block of R Street has recently undergone a makeover. It is home to a variety of local businesses such as Casa de Espanol Center for Language and Culture and Warehouse Artist Lofts. R Street businesses are excited to introduce R Street as a new center for culture and community with this inaugural event, which takes place on R Street between 11th and 12th streets as well as down 12th Street between R and S. For more information, go to rstreet.info. Gala Opening Meristem, the newly opened school for young adults on the autism spectrum, will host an opening gala from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at its beautiful new campus at 9200 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Fair Oaks. This is an opportunity to learn about the Ruskin Mill and Meristem philosophies, which promote a holistic learning experience through arts, crafts, commerce, agriculture, nutrition, living skills and the environment. For more information, call 827-5257 or go to meristem.pro.

A NEW THRIFT STORE If you missed the September grand opening of Fabulous Finds, you’ll want to visit the new thrift store benefiting Assistance League of Sacramento. Located at 2751 Fulton Ave., the store features highquality used merchandise such as clothing, jewelry, furniture, artwork,

collectibles and household items. The Assistance League has been serving children, seniors, women and families in the region since 1968. For more information, go to sacramento. assistanceleague.org

CHAMBER GIVEAWAY Local nonprofits are encouraged to submit their applications for the next round of funding from Inspire Giving, the philanthropic arm of Sacramento Metro Chamber. At the chamber’s annual dinner in January, Inspire Giving will announce its 2016 grant recipient, selected from this fall’s pool of applications. Past projects have included River City Food Bank, Soil Born Farms, Roberts Family Development Center, St. John’s Program for Real Change and 916 Ink. For more information, call 5526800 or go to metrochamber.org.

SWEET VOICES Sacramento Valley Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is a women’s singing group specializing in four-part a cappella singing in the barbershop style. The group received its highest score ever at the recent Region 12 competition and will be a wild card competitor at the 2015 International Competition in Las Vegas. The 100-plus group includes women from all walks of life and offers a wide variety of music and styles from jazz, blues and ballads to Broadway show tunes, complete with costumes and choreography. For more information, go to sacramentovalleychorus.com. Terry Kaufman can be reached at terry@1greatstory.com n

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No Accident WE SHOULD CHANGE THE WAY WE TALK ABOUT CAR CRASHES

BY WALT SEIFERT GETTING THERE

ne reason the public is so blasé about traffic deaths, injuries and property damage is because vehicle crashes are perceived as inevitable. There are so many cars on the road with so many bad drivers doing so many unwise things. Collectively, we throw up our hands and believe that’s just the way it is. There’s nothing we can do about it. That perception of helplessness and inevitability is part of the problem. When we describe a vehicle crash as an “accident,” we are reinforcing the notion of inevitability. The thought is: Accidents happen and always will happen. They simply can’t be avoided. While traffic crashes may be unintended, they are preventable. (It’s true the literal, dictionary definition of accident mentions only lack of intent, but over time the word accident has come to suggest something that is not preventable.) Crashes may be unintended and unpredictable in time and place, but they are the logical, predictable consequence of people’s actions. They are also far more serious than dropping a plate while doing the dishes or stepping on someone’s toe.

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When vehicle crashes are described as accidents, it diminishes the impetus to search for a precise cause. Without accurately identifying a cause, it’s impossible to make the right response to prevent reoccurrences. Use of the term accident suggests all parties involved are blameless—no one is responsible. To call the results of a drunk driver going the wrong way on a freeway and then running headon into another vehicle an “accident” ameliorates blame and responsibility. If a driver speeds down a residential street at 50 mph and hits a child, is that an “accident”? When a driver takes his or her eyes off the road and looks down at a cell phone to answer a text and then rear ends another car, is that really an “accident”?

Drivers and bicyclists should be responsible for their choices—and they should feel guilty when those choices harm others. When bicyclists or pedestrians are the victims of crashes, you can be sure motorists’ defense attorneys (in the somewhat unlikely event a motorist is actually charged) will describe the incident as an accident that could happen to anyone. Most insidiously, the use of the word accident influences policy. There are many ways to prevent vehicle crashes. But if crashes are deemed accidents and are viewed as a regular result of daily life, lawmakers and government officials will be less likely to lower speed limits, further restrict drunk driving, ensure drivers are not distracted or increase enforcement.

Others have noted that aircraft crashes aren’t called accidents. Collapses of construction cranes aren’t called accidents. These events are rigorously investigated so they don’t happen again. Fatal incidents are not shrugged off as a routine part of life due to a pilot’s bad day or a worker’s wrong estimate of the weight of a crane load. In 1997, the National Highway Traffic Safety Agency decided to discontinue the use of the term accident for traffic crashes. The British Medical Journal followed suit and no longer uses the term. The California Highway Patrol has collision reports, not accident reports.

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Art Preview

GALLERY ART SHOWS IN OCTOBER

Atelier 20 presents “The Crow Show” featuring local artist’s interpretation of cows. Shown above: “Crow Theivery” by Abigail Van Cannon. Atelier 20 is at 915 20th St.

B. Sagato Garo Gallery presents a retrospective show of the work of sculptor Peter VandenBerge. The show opens Oct.6 and runs through Oct. 31. Shown above: VandenBerge and his work. 923 20th St.; bsakatagaro.com

Red Dot Gallery presents Common Threads: Variations on the Landscape with new work by Timothy Mulligan, Susan Ballenger and Abigail VanCannon. Shown right: “River Road” by Tim Mulligan. The show runs through Oct. 31. 2231 J St.; reddotgallery.com

Elliott Fouts Gallery features new work by painter by Samantha Buller. Shown above: “Holy Guacamole” by Buller. The show runs through Nov. 5. 1831 P St.; efgallery.com

Tim Collom Gallery presents Craig Martinez: New Works, a collection of mixed media sculptures through Nov. 7. Shown right: “Horse” by Martinez. 915 20th St.; timcollomgallery.com

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Artistic Experimenter ARRESTING WORKS OF ART USING DISCARDS AND EVERYDAY OBJECTS

BY DEBRA BELT ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

ou always hear that less is more—what about more is more?” This is only one of sculptor Robert Ortbal’s many artistic philosophies. But that’s not to say that Ortbal takes himself too seriously. On the contrary, his ability to constantly question and challenge himself and his notions of artistic media makes him one of the region’s most fascinating artists.

“When you’re going after challenging subject matter, you’re always grasping for the best way to go about conveying thoughts about intangible, ineffable things.” “When you’re going after challenging subject matter, you’re always grasping for the best way to go about conveying thoughts about intangible, ineffable things,” says Ortbal, an associate professor at Sacramento State. “Instead of a linear thought process, it’s more of an elliptical orbit around a core. There are times when you’re closer and times when you’re further

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Sculptor Robert Ortbal in his Land Park studio. Several other of his creative sculptures are shown.

away. It depends on where you’re at philosophically, but I’m of the belief that there’s something before language. It’s a never-ending thing, asking, ‘What is it?’ I think that’s the privilege and responsibility of being an artist: cultivating a real sense of curiosity and living a considered life.” Ortbal has done just that his entire career, even as a young man growing up in the small Bay Area city of Campbell. “My parents were raised during the Depression, so the option of being an artist was not really available to me,” Ortbal recalls. “None of our neighbors were artists. My parents were from working-class backgrounds. My dad

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picked cotton in the South and then went to work for the airlines. We never went camping because sleeping outdoors was not for fun. But I was very fortunate to be in California at that time, because the public school system was still very much intact. You could still pay your own way without getting into too much trouble.”

Not everyone has made the change in terminology, though. The Sacramento Police Department still has accident reports. The Sacramento Bee’s reporters still use the word accident occasionally, while more often using the word crash when describing a traffic collision. The Bee’s headline writers, though, don’t seem to be using the same stylebook as reporters and still use the longer word accident when titling stories. Most people, I believe, still use the word accident in everyday conversation. I hope you think about whether that is accurate or appropriate. I hope that politicians and government staff discontinue use of the word. I hope the Sacramento police change their report’s name. Ultimately, I hope we prevent crashes. Changing the way we think and talk about them would help.

“My parents were raised during the Depression, so the option of being an artist was not really available to me,” Ortbal recalls.

“I’d always wanted to create a chandelier,” says Ortbal. “But I was raised Catholic, so I couldn’t allow myself the indulgence. I thought if I substituted song for light, I could make it happen. Well, be careful when you get an idea. I figured if I was going to make a chandelier, I’d have to understand them in context, so I got a residency and grant to go to Europe, did all this research, came back and built a huge piece. It was one of the first times I’d ever taken on a research project for myself.” It wasn’t long before he was experimenting with other artistic forms. “There was a shift after ‘February’s Song’ when I started making work that incorporates materials that you’re taking through a metamorphosis,” Ortbal says. “I use domestic materials from the hardware store, but I also shop at thrift and dollar stores, discards from consumer

culture that I give a second or third life.” His visually arresting art pieces have caught the eye of galleries: He shows both in the Bay Area and locally at JAYJAY on Elvas Avenue. Recently, he received a grant from the Leff-Davis Fund for Visual Artists to help support two simultaneous solo shows at JayJay this month and at Beatnik Studios in September. “I’m super excited about bringing work into and out of the spaces,” Ortbal says. “There will be an interesting dialogue between the two shows: the large and expansive Beatnik space versus the intimate gallery. It’s exciting and terrifying.” Jay Jay Gallery is presenting a show of Ortbal’s work called "Musical Chairs" that runs through Oct. 24. Jay Jay Gallery is at 5520 Elvas Ave. Go to jayjayart.com for more information. n

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So that’s exactly what Ortbal did, making his way from community college to San Francisco State to UC Davis while still managing to develop his artwork. “I took two years off after undergrad,” Ortbal says, “and moved back home to save for grad school. I was young and very passionate, so I got myself a full-time job and a studio. I think it was during that time that my father came to appreciate the energy, effort and commitment I put into my work.” His father’s job with the airlines contributed to Ortbal’s early artistic education. “One of the things that my parents instilled in me was a sense of travel,” he says. “I got to do lots of trips with the airline, and that’s a huge education for being an artist. It opens your eyes to the fact that, whether you’re consciously aware of it or not, there’s another story being told where you are.” Ortbal is nothing if not a compelling storyteller with his artwork. Take his large-scale chandelier piece entitled “February’s Song,” a feat of artistic engineering incorporating animated songbirds that was displayed at Berkeley Art Museum in 2005.

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Cultural Jam EVENT-PACKED PARTY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS

BY JESSICA LASKEY RIVER CITY PREVIEWS

re you ready to “pARTy” with the Friends of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission? Boogey down and raise funds for local art education programs at “Art Jam: A Modern pARTy” from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at an industrial warehouse at 14th and C streets. This eclectic evening is guaranteed to entertain. Attendees will be treated to interactive art, artisanal food and drinks, pop-up art installations and live music to help you dance the night away. But having fun is only part of the event’s aim. More importantly, all proceeds from the night will go to funding arts education, which is sorely lacking in Sacramento County. According to SMAC, only five of our 13 school districts currently have an arts lead—an administrative staff person whose job it is to develop and coordinate arts learning for the district. Without an arts lead, there is often no one person in the district charged with ensuring that students have access to art classes. One of the goals of the Friends of SMAC nonprofit is to advocate for an arts lead in every school district

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Sacramento Ballet’s first production of the 2015-16 season is “Snap Shots,” which runs Oct. 9-24

and to help find ways to fund those positions. In the meantime, SMAC provides arts residencies and exposure experiences using regional artists and arts organizations. We’ll raise a glass to that! For tickets and more information, go to friendsofsmac.org Art Jam will take place at 1401 C St.

IN A SNAP “Dracula.” “Carmen.” “A Streetcar Named Desire.” “Etosha.” If any of these titles conjure an image of breathtaking ballet, you’ve got Ron Cunningham, co-artistic director of the Sacramento Ballet, to thank. Take a look at some of his most brilliant choreography to date during the ballet’s first production of their 201516 season, “Snap Shots,” running Oct. 9-24 at its K Street studios.

Since this season marks the ballet’s historic move from its studios at 1631 K St. to its new permanent home at the E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts, this month also heralds a bright new era of artistic expression and unparalleled audience access. The ballet will transform its studio space into a theater with raised seating, which will allow audiences a better chance to catch the dynamic dancers over multi-week runs.

The aptly named “Snap Shots” will include curated snapshots from Cunningham’s most compelling work over his decades of direction, as well as intimate personal dance solos specially choreographed for each of the ballet’s star dancers by Darrell Grand Moultrie, a Julliard-educated Broadway dancer-cum-choreographer who’s created dances for the likes of Beyoncé as well as American Repertory Theater, Dance Theatre of Harlem and Smuin Ballet, among many others. For tickets and more information, call 552-5800, ext. 2 or go to sacballet. org

in bringing this hard-hitting play to Sacramento. The work of local organizations serving women facing violence and disempowerment will be highlighted at the event, which will include a post-performance discussion and reception featuring one of SEVEN’s contributing playwrights, Paula Cizmar. For tickets and more information, go to ncjwsac.org/seven The Center at Twenty-Three Hundred is at 2300 Sierra Blvd.

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DORA, TE ADORO Surely you’ve heard of Pablo Picasso, but have you ever heard of Dora Maar, his lover, muse and model who was a talented artist herself? Let KOLT Run Creations’ production of playwright Lojo Simon’s play “Adoration of Dora,” playing Oct. 23 through Nov. 14 at the Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community, let you into the fascinating, fractured and sometimes frightening world of Dora Maar. Already an accomplished photographer when she met Picasso in 1936, Maar is perhaps best known for posing for Picasso’s “Weeping Woman,” the subject of numerous portraits painted during and after the Spanish Civil War. Maar also photographed Picasso’s progress as he painted his anti-war masterpiece, “Guernica,” but Maar’s own accomplishments are mostly overshadowed by her prolific lover’s. The play, which won the Kennedy Center ACTF David Mark Cohen Playwriting Award, uses an all-female cast, including KOLT co-founder Kelley Ogden, and is directed by KOLT Associate Artist Kellie Yvonne Raines. Due to nudity, lewdness, profanity, smoking, violence, alcohol, fascism, surrealism, hedonism and interest in the scatological, this show is only for audience members 18 and over. For tickets and more information, go to koltruncreations.com The Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community is at 2791 24th St.

Let KOLT Run Creations’ production of playwright Lojo Simon’s play “Adoration of Dora,” playing Oct. 23 through Nov. 14 at the Sierra 2 Center let you into the fascinating, fractured and sometimes frightening world of Dora Maar

WONDER WOMEN If you missed the sold-out premiere of “SEVEN,” the groundbreaking documentary theater piece celebrating the power of women, in February, don’t miss your second chance to take it in at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4 at the Center at Twenty-Three Hundred on Sierra Boulevard. The play, which has been translated into 25 languages and performed all across the United States, is a collaboration of seven acclaimed playwrights who have woven together the words of seven women who have faced lifethreatening obstacles to bring about change in their native countries. Whether they have rescued girls from human trafficking in Cambodia, protected others from domestic

violence in Russia, given voice to the poor in Guatemala, fostered peace in Northern Ireland, empowered women in rural Afghanistan and Nigeria, or educated women in Pakistan, these remarkable women prevailed to tell their stories in the face of seemingly impossible odds. The National Council of Jewish Women Sacramento, which is sponsoring this reprise performance, chose to remount “SEVEN” in observance of October’s Domestic Violence Awareness month. “The global concerns (“SEVEN”) addresses are reflected in local issues of concern to our organization, which is dedicated to improving the lives of women, children and families,” says NCJW board member Claire Lipschultz, who was instrumental

Have you been feeling out of sorts lately, or inexplicably down? Let the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra (SCSO) lift your spirits with its performance of John Rutter’s “Requiem,” A Message of Hope and Comfort at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Fremont Presbyterian Church. Let your soul soar while listening to Rachel Laurin’s “Fantasy for Organ and Harp,” performed by harpist Beverly Wesner-Hoehn, organist Ryan Enright, soprano Beth Ann Homoleski and the SCSO Chamber Ensemble. For tickets and more information, call 536-9065 or go to sacramentochoral.com Fremont Presbyterian Church is at 5774 Carlson Drive.

TIE AND TAILS Help Fifi and Fido raise funds while gallivanting in your most elegant get-up at the Sacramento SPCA’s Black and White Fur-Ball from 6 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the SSPCA campus. The animal rescue organization’s annual fundraising gala will get the fur flying with food and wine tastings, a live and silent auction, live music and eye-popping entertainment courtesy of Circosphere. You’ll even be able to meet and greet some of the SSCPA’s cutest residents and get a sneak peek of the organizations plans for the not-too-distant future.

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AUDIO BOOKS Hear the words on the page come alive at Stories on Stage Sacramento at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 at the Sacramento Poetry Center, featuring excerpts from Davis resident Naomi Williams’ debut novel “Landfalls.” Williams, who earned a master’s degree in creative writing at UC Davis, was born in Japan and spoke no English until she was 6 years old. After receiving a Pushcart Prize and a Best American Honorable Mention in 2009 for her short fiction, Williams’ first novel, “Landfalls,” a fictionalized account of the 18th century Lapérouse expedition, was published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux in August. She’s already hard at work on her second book, a novel about the early 20th century Japanese poet Yosano Akiko. Sharing the stage with Williams’ work will be a short story from emerging writer Elise Winn, whose stories have been published in American Short Fiction, the Indiana Review, Granta Online and elsewhere. The Missouri native was a writer-in-residence at Hedgebrook in April 2014 and she now lives in California, where she’s at work on a collection of short stories and a novel. Now in its sixth season, Stories on Stage Sacramento continues to bring the best in literary fiction to life by having it read by talented local

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WEAPONS OF MASS INSTRUCTION See the divine juxtaposed with the destructive in the Crocker Art Museum’s newest exhibition, “Divine Ammunition: The Sculpture of Al Farrow,” on display Oct. 10 through Jan. 3. Using guns and ammunition, Farrow creates sculptures of reliquaries, cathedrals, synagogues, mosques, mausoleums and other devotional objects. The surprising inventiveness and technical tour de force of his craftsmanship are exactingly realized, perfectly scaled and just as fascinatingly jarring as they sound. For the softer side of artistic expression, don’t miss “Back to Life: Bay Area Figurative Drawings,” featuring the work of David Park, Elmer Bischoff, Richard Diebenkorn, James Weeks, William Theophilius Brown, Paul Wonner, Frank Lobdell, Nathan Oliveira, Manuel Neri, Joan Brown and Wayne Thiebaud on display Oct. 10 through May 1, 2016. In 1953, Park, Bischoff and Diebenkorn began meeting weekly in a Berkeley studio to draw from live models. Who knew they would inspire the Bay Area Figuration movement, an offshoot of Abstract Expressionism, with their paintings of figures, still lifes and landscapes?

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In this collection of 30 drawings, see the evolution of Bay Area Figuration and why the work of this particular group of artists is still so influential. Ready to have your mind blown? Hit up Neo-Crocker from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (yes, you read that right) on Saturday, Oct. 10 for an epic evening of supersensory, mind-blowing,

high-volume entertainment featuring performance art, live bands, an absinthe bar, DJs and lots of dancing. Tickets are for $40 for museum members and $55 for nonmembers. Calm your throbbing head the next day with the soothing sounds of the Classical Concert featuring the Mirror Visions Ensemble at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. The program

will include the the voices of soprano Vira Slywotsky, tenor Scott Murphree and baritone Jesse Blumberg (accompanied by pianist Grant Wenaus). Tickets are $6 for museum members, $10 for students, youths and Capital Public Radio members, and $12 for nonmembers. Your toes might already be tapping in anticipation of the Calidanza Dance Company’s presentation of “¡Mi Mexico!” from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22. Led by their award-winning executive and artistic director Steven Valencia, the 20-member troupe’s performance will include live music by the trio Orgullo Regional and a restaging of “Noche de Muertos,” Valencia’s modernistic piece commissioned by the San Francisco Symphony in celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Tickets are $12 for museum members, $14 for students and youths, and $16 for nonmembers. Tickets for all Crocker events can be purchased by phone at 808-1182 or online at crockerartmuseum.org The Crocker Art Museum is at 216 O St.

LEAD BY EXAMPLE Calling all professionals! The Center of Innovation for Leaders will be hosting its annual interactive personal leadership conference for business owners and their teams from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Guild Theater. Ten speakers, including writer Michael Bianco-Splann, entrepreneur Laura Hansen, culture expert Rajkumari Neogy and empowerment coach Billy Wroe, will each take on an essential part of personal leadership and help hopefuls thrive. “We sincerely want to help the 70 percent of professionals who, according to a 2013 Gallup report, are unhappy in their job,” says Mooniek Seebregts, the director of the Center of Innovation for Leaders and the event’s organizer. That dissatisfaction “influences businesses and organizations negatively. “Learning more about leadership skills and leadership qualities is the key to feeling more engaged. This conference will give business owners

Carmichael, Greenhaven and other suburban areas of Sacramento. The 60-voice chorale has been performing an eclectic selection of sacred and secular music for 38 years, including classical, jazz, Broadway, folk and more, under the musical direction of Richard Morrissey. Upcoming concerts include the Holiday Concert, the ever-popular Cabaret in March and the outstanding piano accompaniment of Kathleen Earl Midgley at the Spring Concert. Hoping to add your voice to the chorale? Membership is by audition and is open to experienced choral singers. Visit rivercitychorale.org for more information both on how to join and how to buy tickets for their exciting upcoming season; season ticket holders receive a 20 percent discount!

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Roy Tatman's most recent show, “Shapes in Balance,” will be on display at artSpace 1616 on Del Paso Boulevard through Oct. 31

great ideas and easy takeaways for themselves and their teams to implement immediately.” For tickets and more information, call 812-8012 or go to centerofinnovationforleaders.com The Guild Theater is at 2828 35th St.

SERIOUS FUN It might sound contradictory, but the Sacramento Symphonic Winds are into serious fun, which is in fact the title of their concert at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18 at Crowne Plaza Sacramento Northeast. The 60-piece adult symphonic band will perform selections from Malcolm Arnold, Camille Saint-Saëns, Thomas Kahelin and more with guest conductor Timothy M. Smith, as well as euphonium soloist George Preston. Get in on the fun (and get tickets) by calling 489-2576 or going to sacwinds.org Crowne Plaza Sacramento Northeast is at 5321 Date Ave.

OFF-KILTER If you tell artist Roy Tatman that he’s imbalanced, he just might take that as a compliment. His most recent show, “Shapes in Balance,” will be on display at artSpace 1616 on Del Paso Boulevard through Oct. 31. Tatman’s repurposed steel sculptures feature a mix of natural steel, rust patinas and odd-colored pieces welded together to form whimsical structures that are purposefully off-kilter. For more information, call 8491127 or visit artSpace 1616 in person at 1616 Del Paso Blvd.

SONGS FOR THE SUBURBS You don’t have to drive downtown or pay for parking to experience the joys of live music. The River City Chorale brings the tunes to you in the neighborhoods of Fair Oaks,

In memory of longtime Sacramento artist Jim Albertson, Gallery 2110 is presenting a group exhibition from Oct. 7 through Nov. 7 featuring the works of Albertson, his wife, Julia Stagg, and a mix of relatives from both sides of the family aptly titled “It’s All Relative.” Albertson (1944-2015) was known for his irreverent narrative paintings that pushed the boundaries of social norms. Armed with a wicked sense of humor and a plethora of paintbrushes, Albertson tackled taboo subjects with the glee of a kid left alone in a candy store. There was never a subject that was sacrosanct. His art was humorous, satirical, intelligent and refreshing, and he will be sorely missed. During the month-long show, visitors will be able to color pages on an interactive coloring book set up on a laptop in the gallery. Colored pages will be judged and the winner will receive a free “It’s All Relative” coloring book. In addition, Gallery 2110 will be offering a very limited “Jim Albertson Memorial Coloring Book,” consisting of Albertson’s beautiful black and white drawings. A percentage of the PREVIEWS page 64

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PREVIEWS FROM page 63 proceeds from all sales will go to local nonprofit arts group Fenix Drum and Dance Company, which will perform at the gallery at 7 p.m. on Oct. 7. For more information, call 9333493 or go to gallery2110.com Gallery 2110 is at 1023 Del Paso Blvd.

FACE OFF If the eyes are the window to the soul, does that make the face the home screen of the brain? Regardless, see the beautifully wrought faces caught on canvas at ARTHOUSE on R’s current exhibition of work by Margarita Chaplinska and Rod Williams entitled “Faces,” on display Oct. 10 through Nov. 7. Ukrainian-born Chaplinska works and teaches in Roseville and studied at the National Academy of Fine Arts in Kiev. Her paintings are found in private collections in the United States, Canada, Spain, Italy, Russia and Ukraine. Williams graduated from the University of Washington Fine Art in

St. Louis and has worked as a design director with Shipley and Associates in Illinois and as a freelance artist. Williams’ work is widely collected in California and has been featured in area publications, including the cover of this very paper! Join the gang at ARTHOUSE for the Second Saturday reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 10. For more information, go to arthouseonr.com ARTHOUSE on R is at 1021 R St.

FIRST FRIDAY You’ve been to Second Saturday, but are you ready for First Friday? Beginning this month from 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 2, the R Street Arts District will host an exciting new event, the monthly First Friday Art Walk. Artists and galleries located in the historic R Street Arts District will invite the art-loving public to peruse galleries and open studios including Raphael Delgado (1200 S St.), 1810 Gallery (1810 12th St.), WAL Public Market (1108 R St.), ARTHOUSE on

R (1021 R St.), Beatnik Studios (723 S St.) and more. Like Second Saturday, this event offers an opportunity to enjoy and/or purchase all of the amazing art the R Street Corridor has to offer. For more information, visit the galleries’ and artists’ websites directly, though a joint website for the event is coming soon.

TALKING SHOP You may remember reading about artist Robert Ortbal in these pages a few months ago. Well, the sitespecific sculptural project he alluded to, “Musical Chairs,” has finally come to fruition and is now on display at Beatnik Studios and Jay Jay Gallery.

See why The Sacramento Bee’s Victoria Dalkey called his work “elegant, enigmatic and elusive” at these tandem shows.

save money and improve the quality of your soil. To educate the public on the how and why of composting, the Recycling and Solid Waste Division, in partnership with the city of Sacramento and the Department of Parks and Recreation Community Garden Program, is hosting two free composting seminars, at 8 and 9 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Southside Community Garden at Fifth and W streets. City of Sacramento residents who attend can purchase a GeoBin compost bin for $10 and advance registration is not required. RSVP at facebook.com/SacRecycle For more information on backyard composting and yard waste collection services, go to sacrecycle.org 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

Best friends forever.

Hear Ortbal discuss his eclectic process and inspiration at a special Artist Talk at Beatnik Studios at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2. See why The Sacramento Bee’s Victoria Dalkey called his work “elegant, enigmatic and elusive” at these tandem shows that can barely contain the work that was too immense to be shown in one space. For more information, go to beatnik-studios.com or jayjayart.com Beatnik Studios is at 723 S St., and Jay Jay Gallery is at 5520 Elvas Ave.

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ARTHOUSE on R’s current exhibition of work by Margarita Chaplinska and Rod Williams entitled “Faces,” is on display Oct. 10 through Nov. 7

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Horsing Around IRON HORSE TAVERN IS A CONSTANT PARTY ON R STREET

BY GREG SABIN RESTAURANT INSIDER

ig changes have come to R Street in Sacramento’s downtown. What once was

a rather janky strip pinned in by unattractive state buildings and warehouses is now a destination entertainment district with bars, restaurants, lofts and shops. And this is just the start. Development on R Street will continue for years as many of the players who developed and shaped Midtown put their stamp on this growing district. The behemoth that was Crystal Ice & Cold Storage has been a quirky yet derelict hulk on the corner of 16th for decades. Developer Mike Heller, who also spearheaded

The dining room at Iron Horse Tavern in Midtown

the MARRS Building project on 20th Street between J and K, has grand plans for the green-tinged monolith. Suffice it to say, within the next five years, R Street between 10th and 17th streets will be transformed. Getting in on the rush, some of the capital region’s more successful nightclub and restaurant owners, the Wong brothers, have staked a claim on R Street with a 6,000-squarefoot enterprise called Iron Horse Tavern. (You might know their other locations near Capitol and L streets: Cafeteria 15L, Mix Downtown and Ma Jong’s.) Iron Horse is like the Wongs’ other establishments: fun, loud and slightly irreverent, serving oversized portions with face-punching flavors. The decor leans toward a throwback/vintage vibe (Iron Horse refers to the locomotives

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that used to rumble up R Street every

size and open dimensions. It’s a

Chinese-inspired menus at several of

day), with padded leather banquettes

shame, then, that the designer

their restaurants.

and a bar sheathed in copper. Black-

went through all this work to create

and-white photos of classic train

an impression, only to have it get

and waffles from Cafeteria 15L

scenes dot the walls.

completely crushed by the multiple

gets a small tweak at Iron Horse,

flat-screen TVs placed throughout the

transforming into Chicken ’n’

diners to enjoy the weather and

dining room. Televisions in the bar

Pancakes, served with pecan butter

remove themselves from the happy

area I understand. Cramming them

and bourbon-jalapeno syrup. The

bar noises and ubiquitous flat-screen

into a space that had been given so

tuna poke featured on the menus of

televisions that nearly encircle the

much design thought and attention

Cafeteria 15L and Firestone Public

bar. Given the constant action and

seems like overkill.

House also makes its way onto the

A large outdoor dining space allows

entertainment to be had on this block

The menu uses some recipes and

The popular plate of chicken

Iron Horse menu. Served with onions,

of R Street, people watching is a

cocktails from the Wongs’ other

avocado, tomatoes and three sauces,

particularly enjoyable pastime.

establishments while offering new

all over wonton chips, it’s a massive

creations more closely tied to Iron

plate of party food.

The dining room, done in dark

Diverging from the Wongs’ other

woods and even darker leather, feels

Horse’s throwback/over-the-top

like a space from another age. Heavy

sensibilities. You’ll find dishes like

enterprises, Iron Horse Tavern is

lamps emit the smallest amount of

Asian street tacos and brandy fried

open for breakfast all week long and

light from above, giving the room a

chicken nuggets, basic party foods

for brunch on weekends. Many of the

cozy feel that belies the restaurant’s

with a nod towards the Wongs’

items on the menu truly shine in the

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Jack’s Urban Eats

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1230 20th St. 444-0307

Aioli Bodega Espanola L D $$ Full Bar Patio Andalusian cuisine served in a casual European atmosphere

2115 J St. 442-4388

Biba Ristorante

2801 Capitol Ave. 455-2422 L D $$$ Full Bar Upscale Northern Italian

cuisine served a la carte • Biba-restaurant.com

1801 L St. 446-3757

L D $$ Wine/Beer A counter service restaurant with high-quality chicken, char-roasted beef, salmon, and entrée salads

Mulvaney’s Building & Loan

Centro Cocina Mexicana

L D Full Bar $$$ Modern American cuisine in an upscale historic setting

Old Soul Co.

Chicago Fire

B L D $ No table service at this coffee roaster and bakery, also serving creative artisanal sandwiches

D $$ Full Bar Chicago-style pizza, salads wings served in a family-friendly atmosphere • Chicagofirerestaurant.com

Paesano’s Pizzeria

are a perfect place for an informal

freshly made biscuits and jam, and be

party of five or six people to gather

sure to sample the beignets, some of

and celebrate happy hour.

the best you’ll have in the area.

If you’re looking for a place to have

Try as well a few gut-busting

a raucous good time, where the party

morning treats like Steak, Eggs

gets served for three meals a day, and

’n’ Cakes, a skillet full of cornmeal

where the flavors are in your face,

pancakes, flank steak, onion rings

check out Iron Horse Tavern and

and eggs all topped with chimichurri.

experience the new tastes R Street

Or sample the loco moco, nearly a

has to offer.

with gravy and eggs and served over griddle-fried rice.

precision. Watermelon Fizz is as delicious a soft drink as you can imagine, while the Dark and Dirty

B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Outdoor Dining Crepes, omelets, salads, soups and sandwiches served in a casual setting

Ernesto’s Mexican Food 1901 16th St. 441-5850

B L D $-$$ Full Bar Outdoor Dining Fresh Mexican food served in an upscale, yet familyfriendly setting • Ernestosmexicanfood.com

1806 Capitol Ave. 447-8646

Paragary’s Bar & Oven 1401 28th St. 457-5737

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

Suzie Burger

29th and P Sts. 455-3300

L D $ Classic burgers, cheesesteaks, shakes, chili dogs, and other tasty treats • suzieburger.com

58 Degrees & Holding Co.

The Streets of London Pub

L D $$$ Wine/Beer California cuisine served in a chic, upscale setting • 58degrees.com

L D $ Wine/Beer English Pub fare in an authentic casual atmosphere, 17 beers on tap

1217 18th St. 442-5858

Iron Horse Tavern is at 1800 15th St.; 448-4488; ironhorsetavern.net.

1001 R St. 443-8825

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Harlow’s Restaurant

At the bar, the cocktails and mocktails are made with flavor and

1730 L St. 444-1100

Fox & Goose Public House

half pound of ground beef topped

1716 L St. 443-7685

L D $$ Gourmet pizza, pasta, salads in casual setting • Paesanos.biz

Crepeville

side of the kitchen. Don’t miss the

1215 19th St. 441-6022

L D $$ Full Bar Patio Regional Mexican cooking served in a casual atmosphere • Paragarys.com

2416 J St. 443-0440

booths that run up one side of the bar

Moxie

B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Patio Casual California cuisine with counter service

2730 J St. 442-2552

at the tavern comes from the pastry

L D Full Bar $$-$$$ Patio Mediterranean cuisine in a casual, chic atmosphere • Luccarestaurant.com

D $$-$$$ Eclectic menu in a boutique neighborhood setting

2726 Capitol Ave. 443-1180 1431 R St. 930-9191

Mojito hits the spot. The large leather

Lucca Restaurant & Bar

2028 H St. 443-7585

Café Bernardo

morning, since some of the best food

D Full Bar $$ Middle Eastern cuisine in a Moroccan setting

1615 J St. 669-5300

Buckhorn Grill

Grilled shrimp noodle salad from Iron Horse Tavern

Kasbah Lounge

1804 J St. 498-1388

Tapa The World

B L D $-$$ Wine/Beer English Pub favorites in an historic setting • Foxandgoose.com

2708 J Street 441-4693

L D $$ Full Bar Modern Italian/California cuisine with Asian inspirations • Harlows.com

Italian Importing Company

2115 J St. 442-4353

L D $-$$ Wine/Beer/Sangria Spanish/world cuisine in a casual authentic atmosphere, live flamenco music - tapathewworld.com

Thai Basil Café

2431 J St. 442-7690

L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Patio Housemade curries among their authentic Thai specialties Thaibasilrestaurant.com

1827 J Street 442-6678

B L $ Italian food in a casual grocery setting

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The Coconut Midtown

Clubhouse 56

L D $-$$ Beer/Wine Food with Thai Food Flair

BLD Full Bar $$ American cuisine. HD sports, kid's menu, beakfast weekends

The Waterboy

Evan’s Kitchen

2502 J Street 440-1088 Lunch Delivery M-F and Happy Hour 4-6

Frank Fat’s James Beard Award-Winner, 2013

th Anniversary – Dinner Special* $28.95 per person

2000 Capitol Ave. 498-9891

L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Patio Fine South of France and northern Italian cuisine in a chic neighborhood setting • waterboyrestaurant.com

Zocolo

1801 Capitol Ave. 441-0303

APPETIZER

Chinese Chicken Salad

with pickled cucumber, almonds, and a sesame soy vinaigrette

L D $$-$$$ Full Bar Patio Regional Mexican cuisine served in an authentic artistic setting • zocolosacramento.com

NY steak smothered in sautéed onions and oyster sauce

Honey Walnut Prawns Our award-winning recipe.

Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry in spicy garlic sauce

Young Shew Fried Rice

with barbecued pork, Chinese sausage, lettuce, and shrimp DESSERT

Fat’s Famous Banana Cream Pie *

Two person minimum. No substitutions please. May not be combined with any other discount. Does not include tax or gratuity. Offer good 'til October 31, 2015. 806 L Street, Sacramento 916-442-7092 www.frankfats.com

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855 57th St. 452-3896

B L D Wine/Beer $$ Eclectic California cuisine served in a family-friendly atmosphere, Kid’s menu, winemaker dinners • Chefevan.com

Español 5723 Folsom Blvd. 457-3679

L D Full Bar $-$$ Classic Italian cuisine served in a traditional family-style atmosphere

Formoli's Bistro

ENTRÉES

Frank’s Style New York Steak

723 56th. Street 454-5656

EAST SAC 33rd Street Bistro

3301 Folsom Blvd. 455-2233

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

Cabana Winery & Bistro 5610 Elvas 476-5492

LD $$ Wine tasting and paired entrees. Sunday Brunch 10 - 2. • cabanawine.com

3839 J St. 448-5699

B L D Wine/Beer Patio $$ Mediterranean influenced cuisine in a neighborhood setting

La Trattoria Bohemia 3649 J St. 455-7803

L D Wine/Beer $-$$ Italian and Czech specialties in a neighborhood bistro setting

Les Baux

5090 Folsom Blvd. 739-1348

BLD $ Wine/Beer Unique boulangerie, café & bistro serving affordable delicious food/drinks all day long • lesbauxbakery.com

Opa! Opa!

Fat City Bar & Cafe

L D Wine/Beer $ Fresh Greek cuisine in a chic, casual setting, counter service

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

5644 J St. 451-4000

Nopalitos

5530 H St. 452-8226

B L $ Wine/Beer Southwestern fare in a casual diner setting

Selland's Market Cafe 5340 H St. 473-3333

B L D $$-$$$ Wine/Beer High quality handcrafted food to eat in or take out, wine bar

Star Ginger

3101 Folsom Blvd. 231-8888

Asian Grill and Noodle Bar • starginger.com

1001 Front St. 446-6768

The Firehouse Restaurant 1112 Second St. 442-4772

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

Grange

926 J Street • 492-4450

B L D Full Bar $$$ Simple, seasonal, soulful • grangerestaurant.com

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

Thai Palace Restaurant 3262 J St. 446-5353

L D $-$$ Wine/Beer Authentic Thai cuisine in a casual setting

DOWNTOWN Foundation

400 L St. 321-9522

L D $$ Full Bar American cooking in an historic atmosphere • foundationsacramento.com

Chops Steak Seafood & Bar 1117 11th St. 447-8900

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

Claim Jumper

1111 J St. 442-8200

L D $$ Full Bar Upscale American in a clubby atmosphere

Downtown & Vine 1200 K Street #8 228-4518

Educational tasting experience of wines by the taste, flight or glass • downtownandvine.com

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

Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar 1530 J St. 447-2112

L D Full Bar $$-$$$ Japanese cuisine served in an upscale setting • Mikunisushi.com

Morton’s Steakhouse

621 Capitol Mall #100 442-50

D $$$ Full Bar Upscale American steakhouse • Mortons.com

Parlaré Eurolounge 10th & J Sts. 448-8960

D $$ Full Bar Relax with drinks and dinner in this stylish downtown space

Rio City Café

1110 Front St. Old Sac 442-8226

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

Ten 22

1022 Second St. 441-2211

L D Wine/Beer $$ American bistro favorites with a modern twist in a casual, Old Sac setting ten22oldsac.com

Ella Dining Room & Bar 1131 K St. 443-3772

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

Esquire Grill 1213 K St. 448-8900

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

Estelle's Patisserie

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

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Ettore’s

Casa Garden Restaurant

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

2760 Sutterville Road 452-2809

THEATRE GUIDE Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play Thru Oct 4 Capital Stage, 2215 J St 476-3116 CapStage.org What will endure when the cataclysm arrives, when the grid fails, society crumbles, and society is faced with the task of rebuilding? Anne Washburn’s imaginative dark comedy propels us forward to a post-apocalyptic world, where a group of strangers bond by recreating the infamous “Cape Feare” episode of The Simpsons.

God’s Gotta Word for You Oct 3 – Oct 4 Community Center Theater, 1301 L St. 8085181 SacramentoConventionCenter.com This is a Gospel drama-tragedy of love, high hopes, and humor. When forces move the off course and distract her faith in word of God, that which has brought her family so far.

Seussical, the Musical Thru Oct 4 Davis Musical Theatre Performing Arts Center 607 Pena Dr, Davis 530 756-3682 Dmtc.org The Davis Musical Theatre Company announces the opening show of their 31st anniversary season with Seussical, the Musical. Based on the wild wacky world of children’s author, Dr. Seuss, this Broadway musical is fun for the entire family. Come join the mischievous Cat in the Hat, Thing 1, and Thing 2 in this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza. It by far is one of the most beloved shows in America. The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee (and all-around mischief-maker) in this romp through the Seuss classics.

Anansi, the Spider Oct 3 – Nov 8 B Street Theatre-Famly Series 2711 B St. 443-5300 BstreetTheatre.org Introducing Anansi, the Spider! Anansi is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes. These African folktales will delight all ages and this original adaptation by Dave Pierini is one of the greatest folk heroes of the world.

Dead Man’s Cell Phone Oct 2 – Oct 17 Consumnes River College Performing Arts Center 8401 Center Pkwy, Sac 691-7364 crc.losrios.edu/culture/theatre/dead-man-scell-phone An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café; a stranger at the next table who has had enough; and a dead man—with a lot of loose ends. So begins Dead Man’s Cell Phone, a wildly imaginative new comedy by playwright Sarah Ruhl, recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Grant and Pulitzer Prize finalist for her play The Clean House. A work about how society memorializes the dead—and how that remembering changes their perception—it is the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her own assumptions about morality, redemption, and the need to connect in a technologically obsessed world.

Adoration of Dora Oct 23 – Nov 14 KOLT Run Creations at Sierra 2 Center 2491 24th St. 454-1500 KoltrunCreations.com/Pages/AdorationofDoraTickets.aspx In the late 1930s, Paris struggles against Nazii occupation, and as the world descends into chaos, surrealist photographer Dora Maar faces the camera, her enemies, her art, and the long shadow cast by her lover, Pablo Picasso. Adoration of Dora explores the nature of art and creativity through the story of surrealist photographer and one of Picasso’s many lovers. .

Sense and Sensibility Thru Oct 25 Sacramento Theatre Company, 1419 H St 443-6722 SacTheatre.org This beloved story, set in late-1700s England, follows the Dashwoods and the period after they move to the family cottage of the Middletons. Daughters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are both looking for love, but the elder Elinor pursues romance through rationality and friendship, while Marianne lets her passionate heart take the lead. With just the right mix of humor, romance, and happy endings, the classic novel comes to life on stage in this Northern California premiere of a new adaptation of Jane Austen’s popular work.

L D $$ • D with minimum diners call to inquire $$ Wine/Beer. Elegantly presented American cuisine. Operated by volunteers to benefit Sacramento Children's Home. Small and large groups. Reservations recommended • casagardenrestaurant.org

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 $$S Wine/Beer Dinner served Wed. through Saturday. Reservations suggested.

Tower Café

1518 Broadway 441-0222

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

Willie's Burgers

2415 16th St.444-2006

ILP OCT n 15

2535 Fair Oaks Blvd. 481-5225 L D $ Full Bar Made-to-order comfort food in a casual setting • Jacksurbaneats.com

The Kitchen

2225 Hurley Way 568-7171

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

La Rosa Blanca Taqueria 3032 Auburn Blvd. 484-0139 2813 Fulton Ave. 484-6104

L D Full Bar $$-$$ Fresh Mexican food served in a colorful family-friendly setting

Leatherby’s Family Creamery 2333 Arden Way 920-8382

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

Lemon Grass Restaurant 601 Munroe St. 486-4891

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

Matteo's Pizza

5132 Fair Oaks. Blvd. 779-0727

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

The Mandarin Restaurant 4321 Arden Way 488-47794

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

Roma's Pizzeria & Pasta 6530 Fair Oaks Blvd. 488-9800

ARDENCARMICHAEL

Roxy

Andaloussia

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

2381 Fair Oaks Blvd. 489-2000

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

1537 Howe Ave. 927-1014 L D $-$$ Authentic Moroccan cuisine, lunch &

Ristorante Piatti

dinner specials, belly dancing weekends • bestmoroccanfood.com

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

Bella Bru Café

Sam's Hof Brau

571 Pavilions Lane 649-8885

5038 Fair Oaks Blvd. 485-2883

2500 Watt 482-2175

B L D $-$$ Full Bar Espresso, omelettes, salads, table service from 5 -9 p.m. • bellabrucafe.com

L D $$ Wine/Beer Fresh quality meats roasted daily • thehofbrau.com

Café Vinoteca

Thai House

L D $$ Full Bar Italian bistro in a casual setting • Cafevinoteca.com

L D $$ Wine/Beer Featuring the great taste of Thai traditional specialties • sacthaihouse.com

3535 Fair Oaks Blvd. 487-1331

Chinois City Café

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

Jack’s Urban Eats

L D $ Great burgers and more. Open until 3 am weekends

3535 Fair Oaks Blvd. 485-8690

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2376 Fair Oaks Blvd. 482-0708

427 Munroe in Loehmann's 485-3888

Willie's Burgers

5050 Fair Oaks Blvd. 488-5050L D $ Great burgers and more n

This Month at the Market

A LOOK AT WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IN SEASON AT LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS IN OCTOBER

BUTTERNUT SQUASH

QUINCE

This long squash is one of the tastiest winter squashes, with a subtle flavor similar to pumpkin. Eat it: Roast the flesh and use in a simple risotto.

This knobby golden fruit looks like a pear and is generally too hard and sour to eat raw. Eat it: Stew in water or wine, then bake in a tart.

SUNCHOKE

HEIRLOOM TOMATO

BLOOMSDALE SPINACH

Also known as a Jerusalem artichoke, this tuber has a fresh, nutty taste. Eat it: Roast in the oven with other vegetables, or puree for a soup.

Summer may be over, but you can still find heirloom tomatoes at the farmers market. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Eat it: Slice and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.

This old spinach variety (from the 19th century) has a crinkled leaf and a deep, interesting flavor. Eat it: Sautee in olive oil with garlic and hot red pepper flakes.

ARUGULA

This leafy green can be used as an herb, a salad or a vegetable. It has a peppery, spicy flavor. Eat it: Dress lightly with fresh lemon juice and serve on top of grilled steak or chicken Milanese.

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