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SCENIC VIEW OF SACRAMENTO RIVER Amazing home in highly desirable South Pocket neighborhood. Enjoy water front living in this 5 bed 3½ bath home, featuring grand entry, soaring ceilings and beautiful windows with lots of natural light throughout, gourmet kitchen with 2 sinks and walk-in pantry, outoor kitchen w/ BBQ & huge 3-car garage. $949,500 MONA GERGEN 916-247-9555 JULIANNE PARK 916-541-8403

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CONVENIENT ELK GROVE LOCATION Walk to parks, schools, shopping and restaurants. Single story 5 bedroom 2½ bath home boasts two family rooms, an updated kitchen with newer double ovens and cooktop. Tile Àoors. Dual pane windows and ceiling fans throughout. Solar/gas water heater. 2-car garage with workshop area, RV pad. Covered Patio, lush backyard! $430,000 CONNIE LANDSBERG 916-761-0411

CUSTOM POCKET HOME High quality custom built 4 bedroom home just steps from the river. 3-car garage! Bed and bath downstairs! 2018 new designer carpet, paint in/out, fence, backyard landscape, lights and front door. 2013 High-end kitchen remodeled with custom cabinets, gas range, ss appliances. tile Àoors, large laundry room. Two ¿replaces. $535,000 MONA GERGEN 916-247-9555

DESIRABLE POCKET NEIGHBORHOOD Beautiful remodeled home on interior street in highly desired neighborhood. Gorgeous remodeled kitchen and bath! Brand new quality laminate Àoors throughout. Pretty new white cabinets with quartz counter tops. Brand new professionally landscaped front and back yards with automatic sprinklers. Home shows like a model! $285,000 MONA GERGEN 916-247-9555

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GOREOUS ELK GROVE 4 bedroom 3 bath home, beautiful kitchen with cherry cabinets, island, granite counters, S.S. appliances. Of¿ce with custom bookcases, formal dining, family room with ¿replace and bonus loft upstairs. Amazing master suite and downstairs bedroom and full bath. Perfect backyard for entertaining. $625,000 NATHAN SHERMAN 916-969-7379 BETH SHERMAN 916-800-4343

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PREMIER SACRAMENTO STREET Classic Tudor style home features 5 bedrooms 3½ baths, hand-hewn ceiling beams and mantle, rich wood ceilings and custom leaded glass kitchen cabinets. Spacious master suite features a large walk in closet and new master bath with pretty Silestone counters. Feel-good family room looks out to gorgeous backyard! $975,000 PAULA SWAYNE 916-425-9715

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MARIA WINKLER Maria Winkler is a Sacramento artist and professor emeritus at Sac State. She works in a variety of media and subject matter. Visit mariawinkler.com. Shown: “Along the Delta,” acrylic on paper, part of a private collection.

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A Man in Full BURNETT MILLER WAS SACRAMENTO’S RENAISSANCE MAN he ancient Stoic philosopher, Epictetus, inspired the expression, “A Man in Full.” His life view was that we cannot control external conditions. All we can do is be true to our own high ideals. R. Burnett Miller died in October after a brief illness, surrounded by family in his East Sacramento living room. He was 95. He was a lifelong Sacramentan and a beloved community leader and philanthropist with a multitude of interests and causes. He was “A Man in Full.” Burnett’s roots ran deep in Sacramento. His family founded Burnett & Sons, a millwork and lumber

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company, in 1869. Burnett served on the City Council from 1971 to 1977, representing District 3. In 1982, he was selected by the council to serve as mayor through 1983. He and his wife Mimi were both very active in art philanthropy. But while his long and rich life seemed as good as one could possibly hope for, he suffered much tragedy as a younger man. Burnett fought in the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He suffered a concussion, shrapnel wounds and temporary deafness when a mortar shell exploded in a foxhole in 1945. Three weeks later, he rejoined his Army unit and helped liberate the Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star. He was chosen to recount his devastating war stories for the acclaimed PBS documentary “The War” by Ken Burns. He spent 11 hours in interviews for the series.

Returning home to Sacramento after the war, Burnett spent his career running the family millwork and cabinetry business. Tragedy struck again when his first wife died, and later with the death of two sons. Burnett played a vital role in helping save historic Old Sacramento buildings from being torn down for redevelopment. He established a trust for preservation. He was a founding member of the annual conference at Lake Tahoe that mentors aspiring poets and writers. Until recently, he played tennis at Sutter Lawn Tennis Club with his friend Wayne Thiebaud, the internationally celebrated painter. When we built our home 13 years ago, I became friends with Dave Coffin, an employee of Burnett & Sons, who worked with us on custom doors, trim and built-ins. We’ve been friends ever since. I asked him to help explain Burnett’s success as a person. Coffin is 70 and has been employed by the mill for 18 years. Prior to that, Coffin called on Burnett as a sales rep

for a window manufacturer. Their relationship went back almost 50 years. While ready for retirement years ago, Coffin told me he wanted to stay as long as Burnett was alive. The men visited regularly. “His office door was always open and he genuinely cared about his employees and what was going on in their lives,” Coffin says. “He never seemed like a boss, but always like leader. He was a consummate gentleman. And he retained a lifelong interest in the lives of other people. As he aged, he continued to make friends with folks much younger than himself.” Coffin continues, “His knowledge base on so many subjects was so respected. People sought his advice and he gave it thoughtfully and generously. Burnett was both extremely well read and well traveled. He had a depth of perspective that few people ever achieve. His subject matter expertise was extremely broad, well beyond the arts and history which he was best known for.”

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HE WAS A CONSUMMATE GENTLEMAN, AND HE RETAINED A LIFELONG INTEREST IN THE LIVES OF OTHER PEOPLE. AS HE AGED, HE CONTINUED TO MAKE FRIENDS WITH FOLKS MUCH YOUNGER THAN HIMSELF.

His friend, developer Phil Angelides, honored Burnett in 2017 by dedicating Burnett Miller Park at his recently opened McKinley Village housing project. “It’s a great honor,” Burnett said that day. “All the streets here are named after former artists. Almost all of them were friends of mine, so it’s

comfortable being in the place with my old friends.” A couple years ago, I had the honor of serving on the art selection panel for the extensive public art at McKinley Village. Both Burnett and Thiebaud served alongside me. It was a terrific experience. Burnett was engaged and impressive in his knowledge of a variety

Burnett often played tennis with friend and artist Wayne Thiebaud.

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of art mediums. He also knew the work of many of the hundreds of artists who applied for the program. The development has won numerous awards for the beautiful public art on display. Burnett is survived by his wife, Mimi, sons Jim, Fitzgerald and Powell, daughters Simone, Mary and Margot, and three grandchildren. The business, located in Alkali Flat, remains in family hands and is run by Jim. One challenge many folks of Burnett’s age suffer is finding purpose to their lives. My husband Jim struggled with this when he retired from our business last year at age 89. Gratefully, Jim has now accepted that living into your 80s or 90s and being healthy, active and engaged is simply an inspiration to others. It gives younger folks hope and an example of how they can age with purpose and dignity. I cannot think of anyone who is a greater inspiration than Burnett Miller. My Friday morning tennis games at Sutter Lawn always ended with Burnett and Thiebaud walking on the courts as we left. And while I only play once a week, they managed to play almost every day. I should be so lucky. Cecily Hastings can be reached at publisher@insidepublications.com. n

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‘Tis The Season WINTER FAIRE IS ONLY ONE OF MANY JOYOUS POCKET EVENTS

writing tools are among the welcome items. Gifts may be dropped off at the Meals on Wheels office at 7335 Park City Drive from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. before Dec. 21. For more information, call Bustamante at (916) 444-9533.

ome celebrate the warmth and wonders of the holiday season at Camellia Waldorf School’s 30th annual Winter Faire on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature a lineup of holiday traditions and fun, including children’s puppet shows and holiday crafts. Visitors can build gingerbread houses and create candles. There also will be a children’s store stocked with treasures for young shoppers. Delicious food and drinks will be available, and the program even includes live entertainment—the “Camellia’s Got Talent” show. Admission is free, although some activities carry a nominal fee for materials. Camellia Waldorf School is at 7450 Pocket Road. For more

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PROJECT WARM WISHES In 2016, Meals on Wheels began a project to give a “warm winter” gift to each homebound senior who participates in the countywide meal program. In just two years, the collection drive has become a huge success. “We couldn’t do this project without the support we receive from both our corporate partners and individual community donors,” says Michelle Bustamante, program specialist at Meals on Wheels. “It has enabled us to warm the hearts of numerous homebound seniors in Sacramento County.” So, what exactly is a “warm winter” gift? Think anything cozy or that would keep a homebound person occupied through the winter months. For example, blankets and slipper socks (with non-slip nubs) are perfect. But the list is unlimited. Puzzles and adult coloring books, tea and apple cider packets, music CDs, magnifying glasses, personal grooming items, stationary and

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA The community is invited to the Elks Lodge No. 6 annual Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 16, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. A special breakfast, including pancakes, scrambled eggs and cinnamon rolls, will be served. Admission is $5 for children 6 and younger, $10 for older kids (that’s everyone else). Children can also have their photo taken with Santa for $5. To reserve a table for 10 or more people, call (916) 422-6666.

HAPPY NEW YEAR AT PORTUGUESE HALL The annual Portuguese Hall New Year’s Eve dinner and dance take place on—you guessed it—Monday, Dec. 31, at 6 p.m. A “surf and turf” dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Laureano Bettencourt will provide dance music. From there, guests will enjoy dessert and champagne at midnight as 2019 arrives in style. Prices for the dinner and dance package are $50 for adults, $25 for children ages 6–12, and free for children 5 and younger. To attend only the dance,

admission is $30. For tickets, contact Judy Allen at (916) 947-6695.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT ELKS LODGE There is no shortage of places in the Pocket to spend New Year’s Eve. One tradition for many local residents is the annual party at Elks Lodge No. 6. This year the fun starts at 6 p.m. The price of $55 per person includes a prime rib dinner and party favors. Dance the night away to music by The Latin Touch Band and DJ Bobby Lopez, with a balloon drop and champagne at midnight. Best to purchase tickets early—this annual dinner party always sells out. For information, call the lodge at (916) 422-6666.

PAINTS & PINTS HOLIDAY FUN Another fun children’s activity takes place Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., at A Taste Above café. Local artist Liz Harrington will guide participants in painting a holiday winter scene. There is no age limit and no preregistration. A Taste Above offers delicious food and a selection of beer and wine for adults while their children indulge in the artistic fun. The $15 fee per child includes supplies, instruction and a child-sized scoop of Sacramento’s own Gunther’s Ice Cream. A Taste Above is in the Promenade Shopping Center.

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Fighting for Access

CITY USES EMINENT DOMAIN TO OPEN LEVEE PARKWAY

here’s one sure way to tell City Hall is tired of messing around with a few selfish homeowners along the Sacramento River Parkway. The city is ready to deploy its eminent domain authority to liberate so-called “recreational” easements from property owners who block public access to the levee and river. Property owners have been putting up levee barricades and legal threats for more than 40 years. Decades ago, they convinced the state to issue fence permits to block the levee pathway— even though such fences caused erosion and violated laws that protected waterway access.

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From there, property owners claimed the state’s comprehensive easements, which gave officials complete control over the levees, didn’t include recreational use—even though Sacramento residents have used Pocket, Greenhaven and Little Pocket waterfronts for recreation since Mark Twain was in town. Finally, a few homeowners refused generous offers from the city to purchase those dubious recreational easements—even though the city likely has no duty to pay, given the state’s ownership. And the outrage continues. None of the uncooperative homeowners are the same people who originally received fence permits or sold easements to the state. They are newcomers. Which means they should have known the levee was a public parkway when they moved in. They simply co-opted the fence permits and took over. While Sacramento has been publishing plans about the levee

parkway since Pocket was subdivided in the 1970s, the City Council has only recently gotten serious about public access. Now, my City Hall sources say, the council is angry. Council members are tired of game playing and threats by a few homeowners. They want the city attorney to begin eminent domain proceedings. The legal paperwork was slowed by last-minute environmental research and legal preparations. The city must demonstrate to a judge there’s a public interest and need to acquire the easements. The work should be finished around press time for this column. I’m willing to bet the city has no trouble making its case. Eminent domain is not a power the city eagerly deploys. It’s a solution when reasonable efforts have been exhausted. In waiting four decades to open the river parkway, the city has been extraordinarily patient. In offering to pay taxpayer dollars for easements

already owned by the state, the city has been remarkably generous. The community has waited long enough for access to its levee parkway. Judges generally aren’t sympathetic to property owners who interfere with public access. The U.S. Supreme Court recently chose to not hear an appeal by a Silicon Valley billionaire who wanted to block public access to his land at Martins Beach near Half Moon Bay. The billionaire must comply with the state and allow access. Jim Houpt, a Pocket lawyer who has spent years working on access to the Sacramento River Parkway, says the Martins Beach case “doesn’t have much to do with access issues in the Pocket.” No doubt he’s correct. But symbolically, from Martins Beach to Pocket Road, public access is on the right side of history. R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@graswich.com. n

Celebrating the Holidays with Seniors T

he holidays are just around the corner—a wonderful season when families and friends gather to celebrate with favorite traditions, and a busy time of shopping, baking, decorating and parties. But the happiness and fun can fade when circumstances change. For families with aging relatives, especially those in a caregiving role, or for any senior living on their own, dealing with illness or experiencing a dwindling social circle—the most festive time of the year can be difficult, sad and even lonely. Don’t lose the magic of the holiday season! You can still find the joy by adapting and appreciating new ways to connect and enjoy time together. Here are some steps to take for yourself and family. And, don’t forget the other seniors in your life, like friends and neighbors. 1. Turkey and all the trimmings. Most families look forward to the traditional baked goods and dishes made year after year to celebrate the holidays. Involve your loved ones in the baking and cooking in the kitchen. Perhaps, package small samples of your baked treats and share these treats with their friends and neighbors. 2. Deck the halls. Whether they are living independently or are in an assisted living community, make seniors’ home environment feel festive and joyful. Seasonal decorations, as well as fresh greens and wreaths

are a wonderful way to bring in reminders and scents of the season. 3. Let your loved one help with preparations. Let them help you decorate the house, set the table, or make a simple dish, wrap presents. Break these into manageable smaller tasks that you do together to limit frustration. Sharing these activities together can evoke memories of the past. 4. Inform extended family and out of town visitors. Your loved one’s behavior may be changing. Let your visitors, who have not seen them recently, know what to expect. Let them know that they may no longer be recognized. Setting these expectations before they arrive can relieve the stress and anticipation for you and them. 5. Choose the time of day that is best. Many people who suffer from common ailments of aging feel better or more energetic at certain times of the day. And those with Alzheimer’s become more uncomfortable and agitated in the evening due to sundowning. Suggest that family meals be done in the morning, brunch, or lunch. Who knows, you might create a new tradition? 6. Set limits. Seniors become tired very easily. Try to keep them to their routine as

much as possible. Keep gatherings low key and short or provide them a place to get away and lie down from the noise and activity. For you, give yourself permission to limit how you will spend your time this holiday season. Bake fewer cookies, simplify your decorations, and buy fewer gifts. If you focus on what is most important, you will enjoy this time of year much more. 7. Religion and worship. Attend religious services together as a family. Your loved one may find great comfort in their faith during the season. 8. Ask for help. The holidays are about family and friends. Allow them to help you. Set up a buddy system at parties, so someone else can help you look after elder family members. Have potluck meals, so the burden of all the shopping and cooking does not fall on you. Delegate shopping or meal prep to others who offer to help. 9. Creative gift giving. For a stressed caregiver, a certificate for housecleaning during the holidays would be appreciated or a certificate for respite care so they can enjoy a break. For aging loved ones, think about soft and warm items like robes, slippers, soft clothing, shawls, and blankets, especially for those suffering from poor circulation.

10. Join their festivities or bring the celebration to them. If your loved one lives in an assisted living community, most communities plan events for the whole family during the holidays, so add these to your family calendar and join in the fun. If your loved one can’t make it to a celebration or party, then make an extra effort to bring the party to them with visits from family and grandchildren. As the family member or caregiver of a senior with common ailments of aging or a form of dementia, you may have to adapt your holiday plans, but this does not mean you have to miss the magic of the season. You may create new traditions or enjoy a simple, more relaxed season. You may find joy in the eyes of your loved one as they remember a past holiday or in creating new memories together. You can still find gratitude in enjoying another holiday with those you love and care for even as health, living circumstances and family dynamics change. Have a senior in your life? Feel free to join us at our weekly support group, Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8:30PM at Aegis of Carmichael, 4050 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael. For more information, call (916) 231-9427. SPONSORED

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Show Us The Money MAYOR MUST ACCOUNT FOR MEASURE U WINDFALL

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acramento voters are generous people. Twice now, they have agreed to raise sales taxes on themselves to help pay for city services, including public safety and parks. Never mind that they already pay for police, fire and parks with property and sales taxes and fees. As costs for services increase, local voters are willing to dig deeper. But those free-spending politicians at City Hall, led by Mayor Darrell Steinberg, should be careful. The narrow passage of Measure U in November came with two warnings— generosity has its limits, and educated voters won’t stand for being lied to and manipulated. Measure U, which took a halfcent temporary sales tax from 2012,

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doubled it and made it permanent, won with 55 percent approval Nov. 6. No doubt some voters believed the spin from Steinberg and his City Council allies that the money—around $100 million per year—is destined for police, fire, parks, neighborhood services, code enforcement and economic development. Steinberg sold Measure U as a dream. That’s the word he used. “A dream is just a dream unless it’s combined with creative and bold action,” he said in June while rolling out the tax-hike campaign. There was a flip side to Steinberg’s dreamy rhetoric. Ominously, threats came from City Hall suggesting core services would be slashed if voters defeated Measure U. The combined narratives of big dreams and dire consequences were sufficient to get the tax bill across the finish line.

The victory margin should not be comforting to Steinberg and the City Council. While a win is a win, 44 percent of voters—23,254 residents— said no thanks to Measure U. And that’s despite a massive money advantage by Steinberg’s Yes on Measure U campaign, which accumulated $1,035,977, mostly from unions, before Election Day. The “no” campaign raised $274,964. Interestingly, the objections weren’t uniformly scattered across the city. They were concentrated in some of the most affluent and civically engaged neighborhoods, including Pocket, Riverlake, Greenhaven, Little Pocket, South Land Park, East Sacramento, Fab 40s, River Park and La Riviera. In the precinct near Didion Park in Greenhaven, Measure U failed 252163. In the Fab 40s, the measure lost 262-187. In River Park, the “no” votes

THE COMBINED NARRATIVES OF BIG DREAMS AND DIRE CONSEQUENCES WERE SUFFICIENT TO GET THE TAX BILL ACROSS THE FINISH LINE.

prevailed 250-189. (For what it’s worth, those neighborhoods are prime centers of Inside readership. Presumably, residents soaked up our coverage before voting.) Now Steinberg and the council must deliver on their promises. During the campaign, budgetary evidence suggested a large chunk of Measure U dollars would be diverted to cover pension and benefit plans for city employees— plans that reflect unfunded liabilities caused by negligent control over labor agreements. Measure U is a general tax, which means the money can be spent at the City Council’s whim. They can blow it all on sweetheart labor deals and pensions. But that’s not what Steinberg promised. When he spoke of dreams, the mayor never mentioned pensions. At least 44 percent of Sacramento voters don’t trust City Hall with an extra $100 million. If Steinberg and the City Council aren’t careful with the bountiful gift of Measure U, that 44 percent will quickly grow into an angry, motivated majority. R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@graswich.com. n

Down and Dirty MEASURE U PROVES WATCHDOG’S IMPORTANCE

n 2016, the new mayoralty of Darrell Steinberg caused worry at Eye On Sacramento, the taxpayer watchdog group. We knew Kevin Johnson had been a politically centrist mayor. But Steinberg was a strident, almost evangelical progressive. He brought a zeal for pricey new programs and had longstanding ties to public employee unions. On his watch as leader of the state Senate, a number of Steinberg’s colleagues were prosecuted and sent to jail. Would the Senate’s culture follow the new mayor into City Hall? To put it mildly, we had our concerns. Steinberg had the good fortune to have his hometown daily newspaper, The Sacramento Bee, firmly in his corner. It’s a tight association that continues to this day. His chief

CP By Craig Powell City Politics • OPINION •

spokesperson spent decades with The Bee before joining the mayor’s staff. When Steinberg took office, it seemed the new mayor was headed for a collision with Eye On Sacramento. The crash came over Measure U, the permanent 1-cent sales tax on the November ballot. The mayor’s office quickly began to prepare for the Measure U campaign. Voters would be asked to double the 2012 temporary, half-cent version of the measure. Steinberg created a “recipient” committee, which allowed him to accept contributions in unlimited amounts. Eye On Sacramento called it a slush fund. The first contribution was $100,000 from the State Building and Construction Trades Council, mother ship of trade unions in California. This summer, Steinberg rammed through a collective-bargaining agreement with the Trades Council that gives unions a monopoly on city construction contracts more than $1 million. City staff could not publicly determine the higher costs associated with the agreement. Despite protests from City Council members Allen Warren and Jeff Harris, Steinberg won a 7-2 council approval for the sweetheart labor deal. Three weeks

later, trade unions gave another $50,000 to Steinberg’s slush fund, now called the Yes on Measure U committee. Eye On Sacramento publicly asked the FBI to investigate whether $150,000 in union contributions was an illegal quid pro quo. Two days after I called for an FBI review, a Bee reporter contacted me. She wanted to write a profile—ostensibly about my longtime involvement in city government and politics. I was reluctant to agree. The same reporter previously interviewed me about my work with the No on Measure U campaign, which I chaired. She characterized our efforts as “ragtag”—an unfair label. Sure enough, the profile was published and included unflattering information from almost two decades ago, ignoring essential context. How my distant past is newsworthy is beyond me. I’m not an elected official. I head up a local government watchdog group. But that’s the way life goes. I know how ugly politics can get when you challenge powerful politicians and special interests. The $150,000 construction trades contribution was only the start for Measure U. In October alone, Sacramento’s police union gave

Steinberg $50,000. Local firefighters gave $125,000. Service Employees International contributed $100,000. By Election Day, the Yes on Measure U campaign had received $1,035,977, mostly from unions. And more money was still being reported. No on Measure U committees had $274,964—almost a 4-to-1 deficit. But there is a larger concern, beyond money. The experience of Measure U sent a scary message to future watchdogs and whistleblowers in Sacramento. The message: there are consequences to telling truth to power. Measure U passed with 55 percent approval. In 2012, the first version passed with 64 percent. Our “ragtag” group lost the battle. But we made significant progress in the ongoing fight to hold the city’s elected representatives accountable. Craig Powell is a retired attorney, community activist and president of Eye On Sacramento, the local government watchdog and policy advisory organization. He can be reached at craig@eyeonsacramento.org or (916) 781-3030. n

OUR “RAGTAG” GROUP LOST THE BATTLE. BUT WE MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN THE ONGOING FIGHT TO HOLD THE CITY’S ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES ACCOUNTABLE.

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rom restaurants, bars and retail shops to music and the eclectic Warehouse Artist Lofts, the R Street Corridor between 10th and 18th streets has become a popular destination in Sacramento, even though

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the district was hardly recognizable just a decade ago. In 2009, the popular bar Shady Lady had just opened, but there was no Ace of Spades, no Shoki Ramen House or Burgers & Brew. Ice Blocks was a distant development, along with tenants Device Brewing Company and Beast + Bounty. A physical transition for the revitalized corridor began in 2011, thanks to new businesses and a joint project between the city and Capitol Area Development Authority that was completed last July. While the $18 million project was broken into three phases completed in 2012, 2015 and 2018, CADA development director Todd

Leon says the vision has roots going back further. “The project has met all the expectations of the community set for R Street in the late 1980s and 1990s,” Leon says. It improved continuity throughout the corridor with rebuilt roadways and pedestrian crossings, better parking and wider sidewalks. “As a result, the project has energized businesses in the area and transformed R Street from an isolated, marginal corridor into a vibrant landmark and attraction in the city,” adds city project manager and senior engineer Zuhair Amawi. Another goal was to make the corridor accessible to disabled people. A

sidewalk was added to the north side of R Street between 13th and 14th streets, along with stop signs to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. The project also had aesthetic elements. Ornamental tree gates, benches, art pieces and bike racks were added, while preserving elements of the corridor’s historic railway tracks—the first eastbound route from Sacramento. “The project put R Street on the map for the city, and it has become a place to live, eat and socialize,” Amawi says. The third and final phase, which began in late 2017 and focused on the streetscape between 14th and 15th streets, probably had the greatest impact on the corridor since it connects

the eastern and western ends. But construction caused some inconvenience to business owners. “It was a difficult experience, and phase three was the worst,” says Shady Lady co-owner Garrett Van Vleck, adding that city and CADA officials did meet with business owners to address specific needs. “And we appreciated when they did that, and they kept us in the loop,” he continues. For months preceding the July completion, construction blocked access to the main entrance of multiple businesses on the north side of R Street. Shady Lady lost business, Van Vleck admits. “It was tough. We were starting to get pretty worried,” he says. “But I do think in the long run it was worth it, and that it is an overall benefit to our neighborhood and our corridor. I’m glad it got done. But it doesn’t take away from what a frustrating process it was.” Leon admits construction was an inconvenience to business owners, though officials attempted to mitigate the impact.

“We tried to address the visual construction with signs that stated businesses were open during construction, and we tried to use as much social media to get people to support their local businesses. CADA also purchased a few thousand dollars in gift cards from each business, which it used in social media contests and to hand out to area residents and workers to entice patronage,” Leon says. “Ultimately, the best approach to the impacts was to complete construction work as soon as possible,” adds Leon. The work ended sooner than anticipated. And according to Bay Miry, who during construction was vice president of operations at D&S Development, the entity that owns the building at 14th and R streets, improvements to the corridor were worth the inconvenience. The project, he says, “fully connects the entire corridor and now allows for the curating of creative events that effectively bring the community together. There is no experience quite like this elsewhere in the city, especially

when taking into account the presence of such an eclectic mix of predominantly local businesses and R Street’s unique culture and sense of community.” As for future projects, Amawi says the city is currently working on improvements to 12th Street, extending from H Street to Richards Boulevard. “I’m working right now on the preliminary work to make that corridor more bicycle friendly. We’re eliminating one of the vehicular lanes and installing a two-way bicycle track,” he says. Jordan Venema can be reached at jordan.venema@gmail.com. n

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oelle Anderson loves to garden. She also loves the Shepard Garden and Arts Center, the venerable mid-century building in McKinley Park that’s played host to a

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wide variety of gardening, flower and creative arts clubs for more than 60 years. Put the two together and it’s a perfect match. “There’s so much going on here,” says Anderson, who made her way to East Sac after time spent in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Chico, Davis (to earn her master’s degree in applied linguistics) and Arden-Arcade. “The center is open almost every night with meetings of about 30 different clubs.” Anderson’s first experience with SG&AC—which was built by the city of Sacramento in 1958 and later renamed in honor of Iva Gard Shepard, a Sacramento Bee garden columnist

and longtime president of the center’s board—was as a member of the Perennial Plant Club. Upon retiring from her job as an ESL teacher for the San Juan Unified School District and Sacramento City College, Anderson decided to devote even more time to the center. She joined Friends of the SG&AC—the nonprofit arm that focuses on outreach and events—and eventually the center’s board when it gained autonomy from the city two years ago. “By golly, I’ve got ideas,” Anderson says with a grin. Last spring, Anderson put her first idea, the Perimeter Project, into motion. The project centers on upping

the building’s curb appeal to entice outside renters and make the area more inviting to passersby. “We want it to really look like a place that nurtures gardening and the arts,” Anderson says. To that end, she got the city to fix the sprinkler system and then devised a plan to allow various plant clubs to take over specific beds around the property and spruce them up with the help of volunteers. Clubs can request funds from Friends of the SG&AC to pay for plants, mulch, improvements to the irrigation system and a plaque identifying their club as a reminder of the work it takes to make a garden grow. Anderson hopes to encourage club members and outside volunteers who want to get their hands dirty to take up the mantle of SG&AC volunteer superheroes Lee Ruth and Daisy Mah, who currently take care of many of the beds by themselves. “I’ve been warned that nobody will help, but that’s not true,” says Anderson, who still finds time in her busy travel and SG&AC schedule to play piano in a classical quartet and go on hikes with the Sierra Club. “As long as you talk to people and keep trying, the effort will pay off.” To volunteer for the Perimeter Project, email Anderson at nandersn@ surewest.net. Donations can be made to Friends of the SG&AC, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento, 95816. For more information, visit sgaac.org. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n

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On the Run

ARDEN PARK RESIDENT KNOWS THERE’S MORE TO RUNNING THAN POUNDING PAVEMENT

College athletes give it their all during the recent NCAA regional cross-country championships held at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex.

cott Abbott readily admits that his favorite thing about running is when he’s done running. “It’s such a physically demanding endeavor,” says Abbott, a championship runner, coach and executive director of the Sacramento Running Association, which operates the California International Marathon. “It’s really just a continual process of enduring pain. The fun begins after you’re done running. You get to evaluate the very unique feelings of either satisfaction or failure that only running can provide. The sport takes

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you to a very clear space where you encounter a binary challenge—only you know whether you cowered or towered. It’s uniquely satisfying to be able to engage in at least one thing that is so pure.” Abbott’s philosophical approach to running first began when he was a student-athlete at Jesuit High School. He grew up in Arden Park, attending St. Michael’s and Jesuit, and returned to the area to raise his family—making his children fourth-generation residents. Abbott credits much of his personal development to Jesuit running coach Walt Lange. “He truly is a maker of men,” Abbott says. “A student-athlete who persists for four years in his program—regardless of what level they achieve—accomplishes something more significant than any tangible award or record. They will have developed the understanding that personal success is achieved simply and patiently through showing up on a daily basis and effectively and diligently getting your work done. Such a simple message, but such a powerful tool to

arm young adults with as they head out into the world where shortcuts and instant gratification are the siren song.” Abbott has certainly taken Lange’s advice to heart during his sportsoriented career. After earning three state championships and All-American honors in high school, Abbott attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he ran track and field and cross-country, serving as team captain for two seasons for the Bruins and winning UCLA Student-Athlete of the Year in 1999. After graduation, he worked various jobs for the Los Angeles Lakers, PGA Champions Tour and United States Olympic Committee, and then moved into coaching—becoming the most successful distance-running coach in Sacramento State University history. “I’ve always valued the relationship building that is inherent with coaching,” says Abbott, who currently coaches numerous local post-collegiate, professional and Olympic-level runners and teaches Sport Leadership at the University of San Francisco. “It

isn’t really about teaching a sport or technical skills—it’s about creating space for people where they can be comfortable being themselves.” As much as he loves the job, Abbott noticed that the collegiate coaching lifestyle was becoming a challenge as his family grew with his wife Katie, a fellow competitive runner he met in college and with whom he ran the Boston Marathon last year to celebrate their 40th birthdays. Since he’d already been serving on the board of SRA, he became a natural candidate for executive director—a position he’s held for the past five years. “The SRA does so much for this community,” Abbott says. “Annually, they spend close to $2 million to run programs and events that make our city a better place to live, work and play. I’m thrilled to have a unicorn of a job.” At this time of year, Abbott is busy overseeing the California International Marathon, SRA’s biggest event of the year. As one of the premier running events in the world—it’s the No. 1 qualifying marathon for the Boston

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Marathon and the Olympics, and raises $500,000 for charity annually—CIM is a source of civic pride for Abbott and a reminder of why he first fell in love with running. “I’ve run all over the world and been part of some of our sport’s biggest and best championship events—many with thrilling results,” Abbott says. “But if I could relive one day in my life, it would

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be the very first race of my high school career. That was the day the fire for this sport first got ignited. It was where I realized this was my bag and these were my people. More than anything, the sport of running has given me deeply valuable, life-long friendships.” Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. n

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Recently at our synagogue we celebrated a number of milestones. In shule there were families celebrating their 56th wedding anniversary, a 93rd and 94th birthday, and several other birthdays. For each of these Mosaic Law Congregation members we recited a blessing on their behalf and sang “Siman Tov u’ Mazel Tov.” The lyrics and music of this folk song originated between 1886 and 1890 in Poland or Rumania. The song consists of two phrases: “siman tov” means “good sign,” and “mazel tov” means “good luck.” That same day at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pennsylvania, there was no singing of “Siman Tov u’ Mazel Tov.” There was no “good sign” and no “good luck” as a man with an automatic rifle and several handguns entered the synagogue and murdered 11 Jewish adults and wounded six others. It was the deadliest attack of Jews in the history of the United States. Linked by chains of acquaintance, we are just six degrees away from any other person on the planet. That holds true for many who live in Sacramento. Michael and Lorraine Opper texted me that their son Stephen and his fiancé Hannah moved to Pittsburgh days before the attack. Hannah’s family lives in Squirrel Hill and was on lockdown. Thank God they were safe. Judy Weiner, one of our members, shared with me that her nephew lives in a wonderful Jewish group home next door to Tree of Life Synagogue. They hid in the basement during the gunfire. The tragic event at Tree of Life brought messages of sympathy, love and support to the Pittsburgh Jewish community from all over the world. The consoling words are so important for our healing. If ever our entire community should come together, it is now. When my grandparents came to Ellis Island escaping the pogroms of Eastern Europe, they came to a country that welcomed them with open arms. I imagine them turning over in their graves wondering how the greatest country in the world could give birth to such heinous acts which have occurred too often in churches, mosques, synagogues, schools, movie theatres, concerts and other public venues. Our synagogue and our entire Jewish community will continue to look at all options to keep us safe. But we will never truly be safe and secure unless we as a nation have the conversation with our government, civic and religious leaders, and come together to act decisively to eradicate gun violence and hatred toward Jews and accept and honor every single person regardless of color, religion, sexual orientation or ethnicity. If we can work together to accomplish that, then the vigils and community gatherings of solidarity after such tragic events will be fewer as we strive to make our society a more compassionate and accepting one. Let’s not wait for the next tragic event to begin that conversation. Our children’s future and the future of our country depend on it. Reuven Taff, past president of the Greater Sacramento Board of Rabbis, is the rabbi and spiritual leader of Mosaic Law Congregation in Sacramento. He can be reached at rabbi@mosaiclaw.org. n

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Two-Wheeled Confusion DOCO DRAWS CROWDS, BUT DON’T GO THERE ON BIKE

Jerry and Candace Furlong

erry and Candace Furlong live in Arden-Arcade but enjoy Downtown. To get there, the Furlongs sometimes ride bikes. The trek is about 10 miles each way, enough to produce a healthy sense of accomplishment. Earlier this year, the Furlongs biked to the movie theaters next to Golden 1 Center. The day was warm and lovely. Everything was fine until they arrived at Downtown Commons. At that point, the bikes became a burden. “A guard from the arena asked us to dismount, which was no problem because we’d seen the signs,” Candace says. “Then we asked where we could park. He said he had no idea. We looked

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all over for a safe place to park our bikes and saw nothing.” They did see many security guards. Unfortunately, none knew about bike parking. After hauling their bikes up an escalator, the Furlongs were told by movie theater staff to chain up to a railing, which they did. In their adventure, the Furlongs discovered one of the more consequential realities detracting from the total success of DoCo. Working with a $535 million arena and $250 million hotel, condo and retail complex, the mall’s designers showed little love to bicycles. And the Furlongs wandered into an even bigger story. The arena is one of the toughest places in Sacramento to reach and enjoy via bicycle. The location is treacherous, surrounded by cars, light rail tracks and one-way streets. The infrastructure is a mess for bikes. “It’s beautiful, but it’s really hard to get to unless you come in a car,” says Jim Brown, executive director of Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates. “How do we make that part of the city more accessible to bikes? The Kings

and city could be leaders. But there’s no easy solution.” If cyclists know where to look, they can find bike racks at DoCo. The racks look like street art—tall, angled wedges of polished steel. Six racks flank the corner of Fifth and L streets and 21 racks form a picket line by the Sawyer Hotel on J Street near Sixth. More racks are on K Street near Seventh, but they have been hidden behind construction barricades. SABA has worked with the Kings to open a bike corral at 555 Capitol Mall during events. It’s just two blocks away. An earlier corral in Chavez Plaza was too far (not to mention dangerous). After their movie experience, the Furlongs called the Kings to complain

about the lack of bike racks at Golden 1 Center. They received a speedy call back. “The gentleman told me there was a bike rack at Seventh and L, but he was more concerned about the security guard who didn’t know where the parking was,” Candace says. “He asked several times if I could describe the guy.” The Kings quickly answered my call, too. As their work with SABA demonstrates, they want frictionless accessibility for all. But winning an NBA championship might be easier. I’ll explain why next time. R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@graswich.com. n

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Room for Greatness REIMAGINED TUDOR WILL SHINE ON FAB 40S HOME TOUR

uilt in 1931 in one of Sacramento’s most celebrated neighborhoods, the brick Tudor exhibited a footprint typical of that bygone era. The kitchen was small. The rooms were segregated. Storage space was

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scarce. But homeowner Katherine Bardis, who saw past the bright blue fuzzy carpet from a long-ago update, knew she could turn the two-story structure into a show-stopping place to call home. “The craftwork in the home was phenomenal,” Bardis says. “You could tell the bones had a lot of room for greatness. The house gave us a really good foundation to be creative.” She knows what she’s talking about. As co-founder of Bardis Homes, a company launched in 2012, Bardis is experienced in home construction, land development and interior design. She was born to the business. Her father

Chris Bardis built thousands of homes in Sacramento and around the West. Katherine Bardis, with husband and Sacramento developer Bay Miri, purchased the 3,439-square-foot, fivebedroom home in 2017. One month later, they initiated the demolition on their wedding day. Renovations took a full year and included expanding the footprint to 5,000 square feet and adding a full bathroom for a total of four and a half baths. Standing stately on a wide, treeshaded street in the Fab 40s, the house will be one of five featured on this year’s Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour, Nov. 30–Dec. 2, to benefit Sacred Heart Parish School.

Renovation began with demolishing the back of the house, including the kitchen and family room. The front living room and fireplace, and most of the original windows, were maintained. “We tried to integrate some of the old feel, especially at the beginning of the house with the trim work and molding,” Bardis says. The floors, which were replaced with engineered hardwood, have a herringbone pattern at the front of the home “to make it feel vintage and appropriate for the house. As you move onto the new sections, it gets more modern,” explains Bardis. “All the ceilings were really low, so we looked at where we could raise them.”

The couple kept the original front door, which opens up to a remastered staircase that leads to a second-floor landing with a vaulted ceiling featuring an antique crystal chandelier that hung in the home where Bardis grew up. “The staircase was very narrow and dark. It was not this grand entrance that the house deserved.”

The exterior of the Tudor was red brick. “But it felt old and tired,” says Bardis, “so we painted it all white to give it some life and excitement.” The couple recycled the brick that was removed during the demo and reused it, either in the addition or landscaping. The kitchen more than doubled in size and now features a large island with a walnut base for “a richer feel,”

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Bardis says. The white perimeter cabinets are set off by a marble-patterned quartz backsplash and countertops. A wall of glass sliding doors opens to the backyard. “Our goal was to have an open house where people can move around and feel comfortable, but also feel very intimate,” she says. To conceal the awkward entrance to the basement, Bardis integrated the door into the kitchen area so it blends in like another cabinet. Handmade tiles in the bathrooms and laundry room are hand painted and custom glazed. Upstairs, a bathroom with marble tile doubles as a steam-wet room with a rain-head shower and tub, all in one open area. “My husband will say it’s his favorite room in the house.” What is Bardis’ favorite feature? Her very own, bedroom-size, walk-in closet connected to the laundry room. “You can tell a woman built the house,” she laughs. “And we don’t share.” The couple added a small nook at the entrance of the master bedroom with a coffee station, filtered water and wine fridge. “If we are really tired we don’t have to go downstairs,” she says. Separate toilets, each surrounded by frosted glass, and sinks on each side of room are “very important.” The couple refinished the backyard pool and added a hot tub. New brick and concrete

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flatwork, a floating wood deck with a trellis, and plenty of plants and vines create an “intimate, secret garden.” Bardis kept the old baby-blue garage doors with stained glass to embellish a backyard wall. While Bardis served as contractor, the couple used architect John Packowski and designer Leila Jaworski. “She’s classy but unassuming. That’s what we wanted—a very unassuming, comfortable house that is still sophisticated and classy.” Bardis and Miry designed the home for the future with two upstairs bedrooms that would be ideal for children and a downstairs bedroom with a separate entrance that could be used as in-law quarters. “It’s built if you want to live here as a couple, as a single person or if you want to have a family,” Bardis says. “We are proud of the whole house.” The self-guided Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour will be held Nov. 30–Dec. 2 featuring five historic homes in East Sacramento’s Fabulous 40s. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event. For information, visit sacredhearthometour.com or email shhometour@gmail.com. Cathryn Rakich can be reached at crakich@ surewest.net. n

Ringside Seats CITY CAN’T FORGET AUDITORIUM WAS HOME TO SPORTS

or those of us who love Memorial Auditorium, it’s nice to see the old brick hulk get some attention from the city. But for sports fans, there’s reason to worry. The city is spending $10.7 million to revitalize the 1927 Mediterranean showpiece, but none of that money will necessarily make the room better for sports. Some people are doing just fine off the Memorial rehab. The project’s senior superintendent gets $303,355 for 61 weeks of work, benefits included. The construction manager pulls $267,348. Theater lovers should be happy, too. The upgrades include millions

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for theatrical, acoustical, electrical and seating improvements to make Memorial a suitable home for Broadway shows, local ballet, philharmonic and opera. Never mind that those cultural relics draw dwindling and temporary audiences. They will return to the Community Center Theater when it’s rebuilt. Nowhere in the Memorial plans approved by the City Council is there mention of sports. That’s disgraceful. For most of its life, Memorial served as the city’s classiest sports palace. On Nov. 9, 1931, Sacramento residents eager for live entertainment went to Memorial for a wrestling show promoted by the Disabled American War Veterans. That night, fans cheered (or booed) Tommy Thompson, Wild Bill Beth, Marciano Agrava and Jack Reed. Tickets cost $1 to $2. Women were admitted free. Disabled veterans put on weekly wrestling shows every Monday night at Memorial throughout the 1930s. Monthly shows at 15th and J streets continued until the early 1980s. Wrestling thrilled

generations at the auditorium for more than 50 years. After World War II, Jim (Thunderbolt) Casey and Francisco Palacio filled seats. By 1966, the Memorial calendar featured Gorilla Monsoon and Cowboy Billy Watts. Come the 1970s, Pat Patterson, Moondog Mayne, Dr. Ken Ramey, Red Bastien and Playboy Buddy Rose played heroes and heels at the auditorium. Sports fans rightfully consider Memorial a hallowed site for boxing. Among the first events to christen the building was a prizefight on March 4, 1927. Sacramento Bee sportswriter Rudy Hickey wrote, “Never in the history of the boxing game on the Pacific Coast have matches been staged with such a unique and picturesque setting.” In 1976, local champ Pete Ranzany beat Adolph Viruet before 4,713 fans—an incredible crowd, considering the building’s capacity was 4,200. The 1982 Memorial brawl between Bobby

Chacon and Bazooka Limon stands with the greatest prizefights in history. There were more sports. For decades, Memorial was a regular stop for roller derby. Ann Calvello was 43 years old in 1973, but fans saw her skate with the Bay Bombers at the auditorium. Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics played an exhibition at Memorial in 1957. The Harlem Globetrotters made annual appearances. In 1941, Memorial was site of a national tug-of-war tournament. Sacramento State was the last regular sports tenant to call Memorial home, playing basketball there from 1996–2000. The Hornets lost 34 consecutive games—a sports legacy best forgotten. Still, sports deserve a spotlight in the restored Memorial Auditorium. If the city can fix the building for Broadway tunes, there’s room for the legacies of Moondog Mayne. R.E. Graswich can be reached at reg@graswich.com. n

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Caught Up in the Raptor ONCE ENDANGERED SPECIES CONTINUES NESTING IN OUR SUBURBS

hey’re as common as gulls in Alaska. But frequent sightings of our national bird snatching fish from the American and Sacramento rivers are providing OMG experiences for local kayakers. Noted last year as the closest recorded bald eagle nest to Sacramento, the same eyrie was blessed with more babies this summer. The 2017 hatchlings, named Poppy and Peekaboo by local kindergarteners, are 18 months old and established in new territory. The same kids this year chose Byrd for the alpha chick and Rainbow for the sibling. The twins busted from baseball-size eggs in March. Nourished by nonstop room service, they soon achieved their parents’ great size and, at 13 weeks, spread 7-foot wings and flew. Like his famous namesake, Byrd explored air, land

and water during a dramatic maiden flight. Flapping boldly between trees, the novice clipped a high fence and crash landed near a public trail. For 30 minutes, he strode a clumsy to and fro on the clay path. Observers formed a broad shield against dogs and joggers until Byrd gathered speed and crested the fence to safety. Even after this trauma, the eaglet refused to return to the nest. Explorer Byrd completed extraordinary traverses over the river at its widest and drank from the waterside. While on the lam,

his Mama brought enough fish to prevent starvation without rewarding rebellion. After three days, the parents coaxed the prodigal back to the family buffet. Compared to Byrd’s surf-andturf debut, Rainbow later managed a textbook effort. Papa delivered breakfast and issued flying orders. Talons trailing, Rainbow flew 50 yards to an adjacent pine, then gained confidence for the home flight. Having previously raised several broods, Mama is a nursery pro.

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For two breeding seasons, bald eagle parents have raised families high above the American River.

Her mate is younger (this was his second adult season), but he’s now a confident dad. The parents’ combination of protection and tough love comes with sacrifice. Exhausted by four months of 24/7 hunting, Mom and Pop completed their 2018 parenting season and escaped for a distant vacation. Byrd and Rainbow were left in the care of sub-adults— possibly relatives. The newcomers (whom observers named Juna and Hunter) are perhaps gaining experience for starting their own nursery next year. Trout deliveries for the fledglings guaranteed their immediate acceptance. By this fall, the rejuvenated parents should return to rebuild the nest and prep for a 2019 family. Hard lessons in self-sufficiency loom for the 2018 babies. A testament to the regeneration of a species threatened with extinction only 50 years ago, this American River family is now well established in suburbia. The raptors’ presence is a joy to neighborhoods in their flightpath. Like the nation they represent, bald eagles are resilient. They’re also selfless providers, committed to

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Fueled by a room-service diet of ﬁsh, reptiles and rodents, the eaglets quickly grow juvenile feathers in place of hatchling fuzz. preparing children for independence. They control vermin. They neither waste nor pollute. By instinct, they are fantastic stewards of the natural world. Our national icon is well chosen. From these fellow Americans, we might learn much.

The nest location is not disclosed to protect the raptors. Susan Maxwell Skinner has been photographing the eagle family since 2016. Follow her wildlife observations on Facebook under Susan Maxwell Skinner— American River Nature Blog. n

Exploring new territory, the suburban babies enjoy rooftop views. The visit is soon repulsed by territorial mockingbirds.

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Paid in Full ONE COUPLE UNDERSTOOD WEDDING ‘FEE’ BETTER THAN MOST

ith more than 35 years in fulltime ministry, I’ve performed scores of weddings. In the initial planning stages, the groom will often raise the awkward question about my fees. For me, this moment is about as tricky as asking a waitress to decide her own tip. I sometimes try to defuse the monetary strain with a joke. Like, “Pay me whatever you think she’s worth, sir.” Boo-hiss. A real Grandpa joke, I know. However, it’s never my fee discussions that generate the most discomfort; it’s the fashion in which the gift is presented to me.

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In 1986, a groom paid me $35 to perform my first wedding. I should have framed the check, but I deposited it instead. The bank promptly returned it, charging me an insufficient funds fee of $15. Talk about an uncomfortable moment. I had to tell the poor groom that the check he wrote on his new joint account was rubber and he needed to cough up the cash to cover it, plus fees. In another case, the groom sent me to the bride’s dressing room to collect my check. My knock brought a not-fully clothed woman to the door. As I averted my gaze, the bride wrote the check against the door jam. She paused only long enough to repeat the awkward question, “How much do you charge?” When another groom arrived late with a keg of beer in his pickup bed, I rushed him into the dressing room to give last-minute instructions. At the appointed time, I opened the sanctuary door a sliver to see my wedding coordinator giving me the high sign to begin. I motioned the men to follow me out toward the altar. With my hand on the door knob, the groom reached over my shoulder and closed the door. With one hand holding the door shut, he presented me with a $100 bill, adding

the salutation, “Here ya go, bud!” With our decorum shattered, he rushed our party into the ceremony, me still holding a crumpled C-note. But occasionally, I will perform a ceremony gratis. Some years back, a VA nurse sent me to visit an Army veteran in his 50s. He was small in stature and weak in the face. Sitting beside him, a slight, pale woman held his hand under the bedcover. “Your nurse tells me you want to get married,” I said. The couple locked their starry eyes, nodding in affirmation. “When?” I asked. “Now would be good,” he said. “Why now?” I asked. “I’m dying,” said the patient. “Lung cancer.” His response was brutally honest. Silence flooded the room. The bride cleared her throat, draining the last of the discomfort. “Today seems like the right time.” I gave a hard swallow and looked at my watch. “Now is good.” By late afternoon, I stood again before the couple with a dozen staff members as witnesses. The bedridden

groom wore a rose on his chest. The bride managed to freshen her look with a little makeup and a discounted bouquet from the hospital gift shop. A few minutes into the ceremony, I asked the couple to repeat after me their promise to stay together “in sickness and in health…till death do us part.” Without hesitation, they echoed the traditional vows. Suddenly, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. “How much do we owe you?” The new bride asked. I smiled. “What’s he worth to you?” Priceless. “No charge,” I said. Promising one’s love is always risky, but this couple seemed to appreciate that truth. They knew what sickness and health meant. And a few months later, she learned what it meant to be parted by death. At the end of the day, they’d stood “before God and this company” to declare their eternal love with his literal dying breath. Somehow, I think they understood the cost better than most. Norris Burkes can be reached at comment@thechaplain.net. n

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TO DO THIS MONTH'S CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Sacramento Ballet's The Nutcracker Photo courtesy of Keith Sutter.

The Nutcracker Sacramento Ballet Dec. 14–23 Community Center Theater, 1301 L St. • sacballet.org/nutcracker Amy Seiwert’s new take on this Sacramento tradition introduces us to Marie, a heroine for our times based on German writer E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original protagonist. Featuring the Sacramento Philharmonic at select performances. Ticket are $35–$90.

Wells Fargo Home for the Holidays 2018 Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra Saturday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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Community Center Theater, 1301 L St. • sacramentochoral.com This festive concert features soprano Susannah Biller, the Sacramento Children’s Chorus and puppets provided by Green Valley Theatre Company. Ticket are $35–$50; students receive a 50-percent discount.

Cathedral Music Series The Chamber Music Society of Sacramento Sunday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 2620 Capitol Ave. • cmssacto.org This program will include the music of Scarlatti, Bach, Beethoven and Dvorak with Faythe Vollrath on organ and Tom Derthick on bass. Ticket are $30 general admission, $25 seniors, and $12 students and children.

Steel Magnolias Sacramento Theatre Company Through Sunday, Dec. 9 Pollock Stage, 1419 H St. • sactheatre.org Six Louisiana women gather under the hair dryers at their local beauty salon to share gossip, laughter and the bond of friendship. Tickets are $15–$38.

With a Song in Your Heart Sacramento Symphonic Winds Sunday, Dec. 9, 2:30 p.m. Rio Americano High School Center for the Arts, 4540 American River Drive • sacwinds.org Come one, come all to this joyful family holiday concert featuring 17 different Christmas carols and tunes. Tickets (available at the door) are $15 general admission, $10 students and seniors, and free children 10 and younger.

Her Way JAYJAY Gallery Through Dec. 22 Margarita Chaplinska's “Portrait of a Sandwich,” oil on linen, at Tim Collom Gallery.

Diminutive Pleasures Holiday Group Show

5524 B Elvas Ave. • jayjayart.com This all-female, multi-generational painting and print-making exhibition will celebrate the artistic contributions of four artists—Ellen Van Fleet, Katherine Warinner, Jennifer Lugris and Kerry Cottle—who push their chosen medium in new and different directions.

Tim Collom Gallery Dec. 5–27 Preview Reception: Thursday, Dec. 6, 6–8 p.m. Opening Reception: Saturday, Dec. 8, 5:30–8:30 p.m. 915 20th St. • timcollomgallery.com This annual small-work exhibition will feature all types of media 16 inches by 16 inches or smaller and priced at $500 or less to entice visitors to give the gift of art over the holiday season.

A Master Singers Christmas Sacramento Master Singers Sunday, Dec. 9, 3 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300 N St.

Saturday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 16, 3 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 2100 J St. • mastersingers.org An opening candlelight processional sets the tone for this repertoire, from traditional melodies to the latest multicultural songs and carols. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors and $10 students.

Oil on canvas, “Untitled,” by Kerry Cottle at JAYJAY Gallery.

Nutcracker Suite & Christmas Angels Sacramento Civic Ballet Saturday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. (Nutcracker Suite only) Saturday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m.

Sacramento Theatre Company’s Steel Magnolias Photo courtesy of Charr Crail Photography.

The Center at Twenty-Three Hundred, 2300 Sierra Blvd. • deanedancecenter.com This two-act holiday production will feature professional and student dancers from the Crockett-Deane Apprentice Company and Deane Dance Center. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, $10 children 10 and younger.

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Sacramento Country Dance Society Sunday, Dec. 16, 2–5 p.m.

Sacramento Children’s Chorus Sunday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m.

Camp Pollock, 1501 Northgate Blvd. • sactocds.org English country dance has been around for several hundred years. Join the fun to live music—no partners necessary! Introductory Workshop for newcomers begins at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $10 adults, $8 college students, $5 under 18.

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1701 L St. • sacramentochildrenschorus.org Alexander Grambow and Jessica Suderman will conduct an exciting and vibrant program exploring traditional choral classics and modern arrangements of favorite holiday songs. Tickets are $35 reserved, $20 general and $10 youth. Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Submissions are due six weeks prior to the publication month. n

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1. Madeline and Sullivan Groppo in front of a saguaro cactus in Scottsdale, Ariz. 2. Sam Hom, Emma Tom, Naomi Turner, Marilyn Dong, Barbara Hom and Jo Ann Yee with adolescent Maasai boys in Tanzania. 3. Members of Sacramento Bike Hikers enjoy a bike and barge tour on the Po River in Adria, Italy. 4. Shu Sebesta on a beautiful summer night in Sigulufjorour, Iceland.

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Jungle Fever HOUSE PLANTS

CAN ADD DÉCOR, CLEAN THE AIR, REDUCE STRESS

ooking for a present for a millennial? If you haven’t been tracking trends, you may not be aware that it’s once again popular to nurture nature inside. House plants, the darlings of baby boomers in the 1970s, are “taking off,” says Lauren McCrary, house plant buyer at Elk Grove’s Green Acres Nursery & Supply. They are a great gift for people setting up housekeeping in their first homes. What’s driving this trend? McCrary credits social media and home decorating television shows and magazines. Inspired by Instagram and piqued by Pinterest, millennials seem to have an insatiable demand for house plants. Especially popular are plants that make a bold tropical statement, such as fiddle leaf fig and rubber trees. Monstera and split-leaf philodendron have huge, glossy, dark green, perforated leaves that create an instant jungle vibe. Designer Justina Blakeney uses them in her “Jungalow” style interiors, along with many trailing plants that tumble from shelves or hang from the ceiling. Some of the plants that she features hit the Jungalow trifecta of pattern, plants and color. Not everybody wants to live in a jungle. If your millennial is a minimalist, there are many plants that neatly punctuate a living space. Two favorites are good for low-light situations. Sanseverria, often called “mother-in-law’s tongue,” is best known as a plant with tall, skinny leaves, sometimes edged with yellow.

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There are many other shapes, sizes and colors of this virtually indestructible plant. Sanseverria plants have been grown in houses since Victorian times, and prefer indirect light, infrequent irrigation and crowded roots. The ZZ plant, Zamioculcas zamifolia, was also known in the 1800s, but began to be commercially available 20 years ago. It’s gotten very popular for its striking, waxy, dark green leaves and ease of care. Low light is an issue in many apartments and in houses built so close together that their windows are shaded most of the day. Other plants that can tolerate low light include pothos, a wide range of philodendron, dracaena (corn plant) and spathiphyllum (peace lilies). If it’s really dark inside, LED grow lights are now available that use little power and don’t overheat the plant. With enough light, you can even grow an indoor herb garden. The Elk Grove Green Acres has one of the most extensive house plant selections in our area, but you can find them for sale in many other retail nurseries. Nursery plants have just left a warm, humid greenhouse and will be in for a shock when you take them home. McCrary suggests that you evaluate your environment before you bring plants home and anticipate how to keep them happy. The term “house plant” is a misnomer for tropical varieties that grow best outdoors with high humidity, warm temperatures and an overhead canopy that filters light. Try grouping plants together or putting them on rock-filled saucers or trays to capture moisture. Keep them away from chilly windows at night or hot sunny windows during the day. Many plants dislike drafts, so avoid placing them under air vents. Some plants prefer evenly moist soil and need watering about twice a week, while others need drier soil. None

like constantly saturated roots. McCrary asks, “Would you like to wear soggy socks?” Make sure that your pots have drainage holes, add water until it flows from the bottom of the pot, and let it drain before putting the pot on a saucer or tray. Brown tips on plants can be a sign of salt damage from too much fertilizer. It’s best to use half of the fertilizer that is recommended on the package and make sure the soil is moist before you apply it. Be aware that some house plants are toxic. If you have a pet or toddler that chomps on leaves, keep the ZZ plant and others out of reach. Despite that caution, plants make you and your environment healthier. They can be a great defense against indoor air pollution. Not only do plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, some are great at scrubbing the air of a variety of toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide.

Style and air quality aren’t the only reason to grow plants indoors. Studies show that close proximity to plants reduces stress, boosts our moods, helps us get along with others and encourages creative thinking. The millennials are onto something. For a great holiday gift, the Sacramento Master Gardener 2019 calendar and gardening guide, “Saving the Harvest,” is now available with information on growing and preserving fruits and vegetables, plus advice on gardening in small spaces. To order, go to sacmg.ucanr.edu/gardening_guide. Anita Clevenger is a Lifetime Sacramento County Master Gardener. For answers to gardening questions, contact the UC Master Gardeners at (916) 876-5338 or mgsacramento@ ucanr.edu. n

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This plant has a single long, thick root, plus leaves and flowers that can be used in food. In the South, the root is roasted, cut up and steeped to make a coffee substitute. Eat it: The root can be boiled and eaten as a vegetable.

COLLARD GREENS A Southern staple, these loose-leafed greens are related to cabbage, broccoli, kale and spring greens. Collards are a good source of vitamin C and soluble fiber. Eat it: Braise with bacon, onion and crushed red pepper.

MANDARIN ORANGE

This small citrus fruit has few seeds and a loose, puffy orange skin that is easy to peel, making it a popular addition to children’s lunchboxes. Eat it: Peel and enjoy.

Monthly Market A LOOK AT WHAT’S IN SEASON AT LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS IN DECEMBER

MUSTARD GREENS

This cruciferous vegetable is super healthy, with antioxidant, antiinflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties. Eat it: Saute and serve with walnuts.

POMEGRANATE

Originally from Persia, this fruit is nutrient dense and rich in antioxidants. A glass of pomegranate juice has more antioxidants than red wine, green tea, blueberries or cranberries. Eat it: Add the jewel-like seeds to salads.

DINO KALE

Also known as Tuscan kale and Lacinato kale, it has dark blue-green leaves and a bumpy, embossed texture. It’s called dinosaur kale because it’s said to resemble dinosaur skin. Eat it: It’s great in soups and pastas

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Those Who Can, Teach ARTIST MARIA WINKLER DEDICATES HER LIFE TO LOVE OF ART

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aria Winkler is, as she puts it, “a maker of things.” The artist is well known for her paintings of landscapes and waterscapes, as well as her more whimsical—yet no less technically stunning—portraits of vintage toys. “I get bored,” admits Winkler, who retired from a 40-year teaching career in 2010. “I’ll do watercolor for 10 years, pen and ink for another 10 years, acrylic for the next 10 years, then I’ll dabble in sculpture and art books. I try to be as versatile as I can. I’m never satisfied with just one thing. I like to push the boundaries and keep myself interested.” Winkler is most certainly versatile, if her proficiency in a multitude of media is any indication. She credits this ability to her “very traditional” art education as a young person— something she holds very near and dear to this day. “I started drawing when I was 3 and, even though we were very poor, my parents arranged for private oil painting lessons when I was 9,” Winkler says. “I was interested in other artistic disciplines, but I really excelled at visual art, so I focused on that for the rest of my life.” Winkler’s youth is remarkable not just for her talent and dedication to art, but for the events that preceded it. Her father is a famed Polish scientist and Holocaust survivor who helped rebuild the petroleum industry in Poland in the early 1940s before becoming a commercial attaché to the Polish embassy in Washington, D.C., in 1947. It wasn’t long after he brought Maria and her mother over that the entire family applied for political asylum to remain in the U.S. Because her father needed to find work, the Winklers moved around a lot, which is why the artist and longtime Arden resident doesn’t consider herself “from anywhere in particular” (though she’s now spent more years in California than anywhere else). You might expect this fraught upbringing to have a negative impact on such a young artist, but it’s in fact had the opposite effect. “I could dwell on it and be bitter or provide harmony for other people,” says Winkler, whose work graces

hospital waiting rooms all over California. “My peaceful, reflective, meditative art comes from a desire to bring peace to the world—perhaps as a reconciliation with my history.” Winkler’s family background not only gave her an appreciation for peace but also a penchant for experimentation (“my father’s scientific part of me,” she says). Winkler was one of the first people to offer a computer graphics course at Sacramento State in 1981. Fascinated by the artistic possibilities of the new medium, Winkler asked one of the engineering professors to teach her the basics, and then designed classes based around her newfound skills. “I’m a big believer in demonstration—you can’t teach it unless you can do it,” says Winkler, who holds a Ph.D. in curriculum development from Pennsylvania State University. “I taught all kinds of students—ones who’d never had an art class before, as well as art majors—so I had to be able to communicate what I was teaching so everyone could comprehend. It was the greatest fun.” Winkler’s love of new media continues to grow. She’s a huge proponent of computer sketching, which enables her to compose and rescale her work on a computer before committing it to canvas. One of her most recent projects is a public commission to resurface the utility boxes at the corners of Franklin Boulevard and Mack Road and 10th and G streets with huge images Winkler designed on the computer, then printed on vinyl and affixed to the boxes. “I love public commissions because they allow people to see my work for an extended period of time,” Winkler says. “I still get fan mail from pieces that have been hanging in the hospital for 20 years.” But far be it from Winkler to rest on those laurels. “I’m doing more art now than ever,” she says. “I’m a nervous, Type-A personality, so I’m always making things—jewelry, stitchwear, art books, new paintings. I’ve waited my whole life to devote myself entirely to art.”

Check out Winkler’s impressive portfolio at mariawinkler.com.

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y favorite meal of 2018 was at the newly opened pocketsized and Pocket-located Italian restaurant, Cacio. From the skill in the kitchen to the warmth of the staff, it was a near perfect evening of dining. Co-owners, as well as husband and wife, Katie Kinner-Kersieck and Jonathan Kersieck have created a menu and a space that warms the heart and fills the stomach. The two met while opening Grange Restaurant & Bar at

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The Citizen Hotel. Katie worked front of the house; Jonathan worked the kitchen. They both went on to work at a host of other local restaurants, such as OBO’ Italian Table & Bar and Esquire Grill. Both, therefore, have a successful track record of running kitchens, managing front of house and opening new restaurants. So, when these two Pocket residents sat down one evening at the counter at Ravenous Café to have a glass of wine, they got to talking with the owners. As the couple spun ideas about owning their own restaurant, the folks at Ravenous said, “Why not buy this place?” Long story short, they did just that. Now the small space, which has been home to some fine food over the years, plays host to some of the best pasta in California and some of the coziest neighborhood vibes you’ll find anywhere.

The signature dish, cacio e pepe, is as simple a dish as you’ll find anywhere. It’s the pb&j of pasta. Four ingredients that are (it almost goes without saying) greater than the sum of their parts. Cacio means cheese in Italian, and gives the restaurant its name. Pepe is pepper. Add bucatini (hearty, hollow spaghetti) and olive oil, and you have one of the best plates of pasta anywhere. It sounds simple, but the spicy favors of bloomed black pepper, layers of pecorino cheese and the perfect blend of fruity olive oil make for an actual eating experience, not just a plate of food. Similarly, the mushroom bolognese is a simply brilliant plate of pasta. You’ll never believe that it’s a vegetarian offering given the meaty textures, scents and flavors that Kersieck gets out of his mushrooms and cheese. The playful strozzapreti pasta (“twisted canoes”—new to me) scoops up and cradles the rich sauce. This, again, simple dish shows a wealth of skill and maturity in the kitchen. The near perfect portioning, the easy casualness of presentation and the restraint in ingredients all speak to a clear, rewarding vision coming from this unpretentious eatery. Sides and small plates are rewarding as well. The pork and beef meatballs are, expectedly, divine, and the brussels sprouts, tossed with balsamic and pancetta, are prepared, dare I say it, perfectly. Similarly, traditional offerings like white bean and sausage soup are on the nose, as is a straightforward Caesar salad. The ingredients and care that go into these staples show again how wonderfully focused this enterprise is. The same compliments around focus and vision apply to service as well. Kinner-Kersieck shows a steady hand at controlling the front of house in a

small space. “One of the advantages of a small space is that you can control what you’re doing in the kitchen and the dining room,” she tells me. “It allows us to be a part of every dish, and connect with every customer.” That connection rang true on my visits. There were bright conversations and lively interactions with nearly all members of the staff, which include Kinner-Kersieck’s sister and son dropping by to help out. This “family affair” adds to the warmth of the place rather than distracting from it. It helps that each member of the family seems to be not only affable but skilled at service. Despite a casual attitude, every dish was timed perfectly and coursed out seamlessly. The wine list shows a playful yet knowledgeable approach to Italian varietals. You’ll find almost as many European wines as you will California offerings. The staff is more than happy to smartly recommend pairings based on your dining choices. As far as getting a table at the petite eatery, reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are always welcome. Just be warned that, contrary to what you’d think, the earlier hours seem to be the busiest on most nights. So, whether you can plan ahead and book a table, or come in from the cold on a late evening, you’ll find the service warm, the food outstanding and the experience one to remember. Cacio is at 7600 Greenhaven Drive; (916) 399-9309; caciosacramento.com. Correction: In last month’s column we stated that the Real Pie Company failed at its former location on 12th Street. The owners actually closed the business for personal reasons. We apologize for the error. n

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