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Church Kids Serve Pancakes to Fight Modern Slavery Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento See page 2

Women’s History Month celebration to be held on Sunday See page 6

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Church Kids Serve Pancakes to Fight Modern Slavery Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento By MONICA STARK

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Kids from a local church have been leading their congregation in learning about modern slavery and working to end it in their lifetime. At present there are 27 million people held against their will through debt bondage, human trafficking and other forms of enslavement. Though enslavement is illegal in every nation, it exists on every continent, including North America. At the Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento, the Kids Freedom Club started raising awareness of this problem and raising funds to stop it. On Sunday, March 6, the Kids Freedom Club held its second pancake breakfast to support the cause, making 300 pancakes in three varieties: regular, chocolate and gluten free as well as scrambled eggs and sausages. So far they estimate they have helped to liberate 63 people from bondage and fund the legal and social services needed to keep them from getting enslaved again. The average cost to do this is $100 per person, and the club sends money to the international organization Free the Slaves (freetheslaves.net). Last November, four church members traveled to India to meet with former slaves and other activists working to educate people, make them free, and keep them safe. In January they visited the office of Rep. Ami Bera to advocate for legislation to stop the sale of slavery-involved products. They have presented a Sunday service about ending slavery once per year at the church. Wearing their self-decorated uniform of orange tee shirts, members of the Kids Freedom Club meets monthly after a Sunday service to plan educational and fundraising activities and to learn more about the issue. Attendance has tripled in the past two years.

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Shown here are members of the kids freedom club. In the back row, from left to right: Kaydence, Maya, Lottie, Jasmine, Aliya, Paul; middle row: Jade, Sage, Alec; and front row: Evelyn, Aliya, Bella

One of the shirts, worn by 11-year-old Linnea Stanton had the message: “If you care, If you love, If (you’re) kind, then join us to bring freedom.” In an interview with this publication, she described the meaning behind the message and her experience traveling to India with Free the Slaves. “Most people do care but they don’t know how to help out. Little things can make a difference. We’re trying to free slaves, trying to end slavery. It would be amazing if we could.” She said when she, her mom Petra, and two other church members went to India, she learned about how long a process it is to make a difference. “We tried to teach that slavery is illegal. We helped for a week, all the people there … It makes me feel good I’m helping out. It’s really fun.” The Unitarian Universalist Society is at 2425 Sierra Blvd., Sacramento. Information about the church and the kids’ club is at www.uuss.org.

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Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast set for March 26 Hop down the Bunny Trail to Carmichael Park and enjoy this time-honored tradition at the annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26. The egg hunt officially starts at 10 a.m. (sharp!) and hunt areas are organized into four age groups; ages 0–2, 3–4, 5–6, and 7–8. A fire engine horn will sound off to indicate the start of the hunt and children can collect candy and prize stuffed eggs for their baskets. Children are advised to bring their own baskets for easy egg collection. Plus, a limited number of special golden eggs will also be available for collection in each hunt area, when found, these eggs can be redeemed for special prizes at the Carmichael Recreation & Park District Booth. Prizes include passes to popular children’s attractions and gift certificates. Approximately 5,000 eggs are filled for the hunt with either candy or prizes. The event also features vendors, visits with the Easter Bunny himself and more family fun! Sacramento Fine

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Arts Center will also be on hand providing a hands–on arts and crafts activity for event goers. Arrive early and grab some flapjacks and breakfast in the Carmichael Park Clubhouse with the Carmichael Kiwanis Club. The pancake breakfast is open from 7 to 11 a.m. and is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. The pancake breakfast is proudly hosted by the Carmichael Kiwanis Club.

Special thanks to event sponsors including the Carmichael Kiwanis Club and the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit carmichaelpark. com or call 485-5322. Describing more details about the annual event, Sharlene Lal-Hernandez said planning for the egg hunt begins in late December/early January and sponsors are confirmed, eggs are purchased and the annual pan-

cake breakfast is confirmed with the Carmichael Kiwanis Club. As the event nears, activities are solidified, vendors are confirmed and the anticipation for the big day grows. The logistics are tied down a month prior, and on the day of the event, the preparations begin bright and early at 6 a.m. “If everything goes as planned, watching the egg hunts is like watching a well choreographed dance routine,” Lal-Hernandez said.

The Carmichael Kiwanis Club has been a long time sponsor of this event. In addition to giving monetary funds to help offset the cost of the eggs, the Kiwanis Club hosts the annual pancake breakfast in the clubhouse each year. Funds collected at the pancake breakfast go directly to the Kiwanis Club so they can continue to support community organizations and other charitable causes.

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Ar ts Shimo Center for the Arts to showcase work by Ian Harvey and Koo Kyung Sook Shimo Center for the Arts is pleased to announce an exhibition of new works, “Works on Paper”, by Ian Harvey and Koo Kyung Sook. The individual bodies of work pose a multitude of questions in consideration of a post global society. The artists have skillfully managed the presentation of thought avoiding didacticism and reduction. The two bodies of work establish an intriguing dialogue inviting the viewer into the conversation. Ian Harvey uses the characteristic of the paint medium to explore and present the struggles of the individual’s psyche confronting diverse social situations. The investigation remains non-specific to any one social segment, engaging instead with a more universal question and experience. Harvey maintains a precarious balance on this very thin line. His work has been exhibited in San Jose, Sacramento, New York City and Seoul, South Korea. Harvey received an MFA from Columbia University. He was director at Associated American Artists, New York until he received a fellowship from Vermont Studio Center and became director of the Center’s press. Harvey taught at Wesleyan University, and currently teaches at California State University in Sacramento, where he lives and works with his partner, Koo. Koo Kyung Sook’s current work examines the topic of view through a complex material process that includes drawing, disassembly, reassembly and embossed woodcut printing. She focuses on the figure, and especially the head as a way of revealing a psychology beyond the physical. Her work has been exhibited throughout the United States and South Korea, and is in numerous permanent collections including: Detroit Institute of Arts; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Yale University Art Gallery; and the Seoul Museum of Art in South Korea. Koo received an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She was a Professor of Art in the College of Fine Arts and Music at Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea and has been awarded several fellowships including from Vermont Studio Center and Kala Art Institute. She and her husband, Ian Harvey, have curated exhibitions for the University Library Gallery, California State University, Sacramento, to introduce Contemporary Korean Art to the greater Sacramento community.

If you go: What: Ian Harvey and Koo Kyung Sook When: March 11 through April 2. There will be a Second Saturday reception on March 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Shimo Center for the Arts, 2117 28th St. For more information, call 706-1162 Gallery hours: From Thursday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, call: 706-1162 or visit www.shimogallery. com

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Sacramento Fine Arts Center Hosts American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition Now through April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily This is the final showing of the celebrated 148th American Watercolor Society (AWS) Traveling Exhibition on a tour of seven galleries and museums. AWS, founded in New York City by 11 painters, initiated their renowned traveling exhibits in 1905. Today, the tour is considered one of the premiere watercolor shows in the world. More than 1,200 artists from the United States and 12 foreign countries submitted their art to a panel of jurors (who were chosen from AWS Signature Members) to exhibit in New York City and tour museums and galleries across the country. Sacramento Fine Arts Center is honored to host this distinguished exhibition. The 40 pieces include watercolors from internationally-acclaimed artists Kowalski, Fausel, and Salminen as well as four of California’s own, Frank Eber, Mike Bailey, Qian Gao, and Myrna Wacknov. The collection shares their visions of life through the magic of light, color, and form. Groups Welcome: to schedule a gallery tour, call Dorothy 428-7175. Bus parking available. Nearby restaurants in the heart of Carmichael. Sacramento Fine Arts Center is located at 5330 B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. For more information, call Dorothy at 428-7175 or email: steed.d@att.net or Margaret at 704-8611 or email: m@ margaretpollan.com.

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Women’s History Month to be celebrated on Sunday in Carmichael By MONICA STARK

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“Working to form a more perfect union: Honoring women in public service and government” In a multifaceted celebration of Women’s History Month in Carmichael, on Sunday, eight women artists will display their work, spoken word performers will grace the grounds and dance and speeches will be held at Enter the Orchid, which is truly a “sacred space where people may gather and share, be honored, acknowledged and heard with compassion.” Owned by Carmichael resident Joan Marie, Enter the Orchid will be the perfect place for the celebration because even with inclement weather, inside art will be hung, speakers will speak inside. As for the performance art, hopefully the weather cooperates as that aspect will likely be held outside. Light refreshments will be served. It’s a free event but portions of the sales of art will go to Healing Hands, Healing Hearts Healing Hands, an organization which seeks to support traditional medical care by providing massage, comfort, and connection for the body, mind, and spirit of the critically, chronically and

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terminally ill. Joan is a certified ‘Touch Therapy for the Critically, Chronically, and Terminally Ill’ instructor and the public relations director for Healing Hands, Healing Hearts. She is also a Board Member and Chief Compassion Officer for Compassionate Capitol Region and Compassionate California. “We work with the critically, chronically, terminally ill. I have been massage therapist since 1990. I feel we live in ‘touch-phobic’ culture. This is a really beautiful way to teach positive touch to anybody, as it empowers with conscious touch. We have a specific protocol, which teaches people by empowering by having a teaching skill. Main goal is through education.”

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In an interview with the Arden-Carmichael News, coorganizer Joan Marie spoke about the upcoming event and its inspiration. Asked about how Janine Bera was chosen to be the keynote speaker, Joan praised her advocacy in preventative medicine and healthcare education as well as her active support in women’s rights. “She supported the Vagina Monologues and Take Back the Night, so I was dialed in with her ... I am happy Janine Bera is speaking at the (event), and how health maintenance can help. Me being massage therapist, I see firsthand, how people lessen their pain meds or get off them by simple health maintenance... We’re not saying ‘no’ to Western medicine, but there are alternatives. People are becoming more aware of pharmaceuticals… (and how additional meds are needed to balance out. It’s a really bad cycle we need to be aware of.”

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In planning for Sunday’s event, Joan said organizers questioned whether men should be a part of the speaker and featured artist lineup. “We fussed. Should we have men? Yes, we should have men that honor women. We need them to lead the men. Well, because, you know why— men don’t always want to take women’s lead.” And truth be told, our country’s leader and the White House recently put a presidential proclamation honoring Women’s History Month this year, which begins, as follows: “Throughout history, women have driven humanity forward on the path to a more equal and just society, contributing in innumerable ways to our character and progress as a people. In the face of discrimination and undue hardship, they have never given up on the promise of America: that with hard work and determination, nothing is out of

reach. During Women’s History Month, we remember the trailblazers of the past, including women who are not recorded in our history books, and we honor their legacies by carrying forward the valuable lessons learned from the powerful examples they set.” In a written tribute to her mother in the program for Sunday’s event, Joan’s coorganizer, Pauline Haynes wrote that her mother, Deslyn James, migrated to England from Jamaica, at a time when being a woman alone in a foreign country was harder than it is now. “After my parents were divorced, my mother charted a course with the sole and steadfast purpose of a better life for her children. Her dedication saw many failures, and it’s because of those failures that she thrived. I am one of the products of her indomiSee Women’s History Month, page 7

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table spirit. She stood firm in her beliefs of a better life. Of sharing her gifts and resources with family and friends alike, she did create a better life for us. She was never silenced. I am proud to carry on her tradition of striving. “If we choose, we can use this month – these 31 days to do more than a trite celebration. We can get deep inside the recesses of our souls and ask: What is it for me to do – what is the agenda of my soul?” Your answer is not my answer, and my answer is not your answer. “If we don’t speak out for whatever causes, whatever people are suffering injustices of one kind or another, we will have to hang our heads in the presence of the ancestors. We will take something away from our children, our grand children, and the children yet to be. Let us never forget that we have a voice and we must use it for the good of All. We are in this together. We can find a way-- Together! “I know I have a duty to always speak out for myself and the ones who don’t have a voice! Women’s History is My History. It’s Your History. Make it worth recording.”

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ication to educating the public, especially schoolchildren about the Tuskegee Airmen.

ships. Brenda leads BraveHeart Women Events Peter Salomone is a published author and is the foundJanine Bera will be the key- er of the Shamanic Drumnote speaker with the fol- ming circle in Placerville. His lowing message: “Work hard, Shamanic practice includes, have fun and make a differ- but is not limited to: shamanence.” Janine Bera MD joined ic counseling, extractions of Kaiser Permanente in 2002 harmful intrusion, soul reafter completing her inter- trieval, power animal retrievnal medicine residency at UC al, spirit guide retrieval, diviDavis. As a specialist in pri- nation and psycho-pump and mary care medicine, her spe- long distance healing when cific areas of interest include appropriate. preventative medicine and the role of nutrition and exercise Isaac Williams: “I am a warin improving the overall man- rior here to protect, hold and agement of chronic disease. nurture Sacred Healing Space, Janine is married to Congress- as I continue to open my Self man Ami Bera, MD with one into this very same space. Exteenage daughter. ploring movement medicine my whole life through Dr. V.S. Chochezi and Sta- dance, yoga and sports, I teach ajabu make a unique moth- yoga and hold ecstatic dances er and daughter poetry team (Dance Flow) every Sunday known as “Straight Out at Yoga Shala Arden and I am Scribes.” They have read their eternally a student and creator. original work at numerous Wholeness and Balance.” venues in California and nationally, are widely published, Sawako Ama: Manasa is Sachave received many honors ramento’s premier American and awards, have self-published seven books of poetry and two CD compilations. Mama Staajabu and daughter, Dr. V.S. Chochezi.

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Tribal Style belly dance troupe. Manasa’s principle dancers are Trice Norris, Sawako Ama and Kim Orth. Joining them for this event’s performance are Sawako’s student troupe Uzume, featuring Denese Harlan, Cate Schmiedt, Monica Chiarla and Susan Rutherford. For more class and performance information, visit www.sawakoama.com

If you go: What:Women’s History Month celebration, featuring keynote speaker Janine Bera, MD When: Sunday, March 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. Where: Enter the Orchid, 5912 Stanley Ave., Carmichael

The oldest child of Edith and George “S” Spanky Roberts, Lanelle Roberts accompanied her mother, Edith, to her living history presentations around the state and the country, helping out as needed until eventually taking over the presentations as her mother aged. Dedicated to proudly preserving the legacy of her father and the Tuskegee Airmen and her mother’s over 30 years’ dedwww.valcomnews.com • March 10, 2016 • Arden-Carmichael News

Rio Americano thanks the band room for the memories Photos by Stephen Crowley Rio Americano students, staff, alumni and band booster gathered on Wednesday, March 2 to bid fond farewell to the band room, which has served one of California’s finest band programs for five decades. The band room will be demolished this spring. Due to the hard work and dedication of the Rio community, the passage of Measure N Facility Bonds in 2012 and the foresight of the San Juan Unified School District Board, construction will begin on a new state-of-art theater and music complex on the Rio Americano Rio High School campus. In addition to housing the internationally known Rio band program, the new yet-to-be-named theater will provide a venue for other programs at the high school as well as community events and performances. The project is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2017. An open house was held on March 2 in the Rio band building and community members enjoyed music by Rio students and alumni groups, celebrated the history of the Rio band and learned more about plans for the new performing arts center. According to band director Josh Murray, “The venerable Rio Americano High School band room has been a much-used and deeply loved second home for thousands of students in its 50 years, and its walls have absorbed some of the finest and most creative music to be created at any American high school. The following is taken from the evening event’s program that was given out on March 2: The Rio Americano Band Program has a long history of accomplished musical performance and exceptional education. Founded in its current form by Craig Faniani in 1981, Rio band attracts musicians of all levels and from all over the Sacramento metropolitan area. The program includes multiple concert bands, jazz bands, and small ensemble groups in which the students experience numerous and diverse musical opportunities. Notable achievements include:

“Top Band” — won multiple times at the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Next Generation Festival • Selected to perform repeatedly at the Essentially Ellington Competition held annually at New York’s Lincoln Center • Invited to compete in New York’s Charles Mingus Festival numerous times • Students have frequently won competitions at dozens of festivals and numerous soloist and group awards from “Downbeat”, the noted jazz publication. • Rio graduates receive scholarships from schools across the country, including the Manhattan School of Music, NYU, the jazz program at New School of New York, Berklee, University of Southern California, Oberlin and Eastman School of Music. • Invited to play within the local community, including the in8

augurations of Governor Schwarzenegger and Mayor Kevin Johnson • Rio bands have traveled to perform in New York City, Japan, China, Australia, Argentina and Spain.

sity, and a bachelor’s degree in history from U.C. Davis. He is a member of the Sacramento Jazz Orchestra and The New Originals.

Max Kiesner, a native of Green Bay, Wisconsin, has taught at Rio since 2007. He had his first exposure to the Rio Band Program when his high school Concert band shared the same stage at the 2001 Essentially ElRio’s concert bands explore the full range of sym- lington Jazz competition in New York City. Max phonic literature. There is a concert band for every lev- went on to pursue his studies in Jazz and music el of musician on campus. The most advanced level, education at Northern Illinois University. He is a Honors Concert Band, includes college level music member of the Sacramento Jazz Orchestra. theory, ear training, composition, piano proficiency and community service within its curriculum. The honors Philosophy of the Rio Band concert band was the first performing arts course in California to receive the “honors” designation. Rio Band strives to provide the finest possible musical education for students and to create an atmosphere promoting character, confidence and excellence. This is Jazz band done in a positive and creative atmosphere focusing on Rio has multiple levels of jazz ensemble and there developing independent thought, self esteem, maturiis a place for any instrumentalist who wishes to ex- ty, creativity, respect, leadership, teamwork, work ethic plore the many facets of this music. Jazz ensem- and personal responsibility. Music is not about compebles perform at festivals, competitions and numer- tition. It is a collective effort to create something greatous community concerts. All jazz ensembles, from er than ourselves through shared experience. They beginner to advanced level study improvisation, sty- strive to approach every rehearsal and performance listic accuracy, theory, arranging and jazz history. with passion and professionalism, and a deep respect for the history and culture behind all styles of music. The success of the program cannot be judged by a Small ensemble trophy count, rather by the consistent quality of muThis is the only course of its kind offered by any high sic produced, as well as the thousands of phenomenal school in the country. With guidance from the instruc- young adults to emerge from Rio Band. tors, students independently build combos or small ensembles of various styles, from classical to pop. Nearly all music is learned by ear, and the focus in on creating music in professional situations. Some of the groups play frequent paying gigs. Many students choose to develop a second (or third) instrument. The possibilities are limited only by each student’s musical imagination.

Music directors Josh Murray has been a tireless band teacher and musical mentor at Rio since 1998. Murray grew up in New York City where he studied saxophone under Daniel Wilensky and David Mann. He attended the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, has a Master’s degree in education from Chapman Univer-

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Students, employees earn recognition for talents It’s that time of year: San Juan Unified students and staff members are getting recognized for their amazing talents. Here is just a sampling of recent recognitions. Congratulations to these exemplary representatives of the district!

fied at the California All-State Music Education Conference earlier this month. Sophie Zhang, a seventh-grader, was accepted as a first violinist and performed in the California Orchestra Directors Association All-State Honor Orchestra. Kyung Ho Min, also in seventh grade, was accepted to the California Band Directors Association Symphonic Band on clarinet. Eighthgrader Grady Flamm was selected as lead trumpet for the second year in a row and will be performing in the California Alliance for Jazz All-State Junior High School Jazz Band. In addition, 14 Churchill band students were accepted into the California Music Educators Association Capitol Section Honor Band. The students performed Jan. 9 at Sheldon High School.

Mira Loma senior is lone Californian to receive ACT honor Mira Loma High School senior Irving Huerta was selected as the California Student Readiness Award recipient for the ACT College and Career Readiness Campaign. As part of the campaign, one exemplary student is chosen from each state to receive an academic scholarship from the ACT. The campaign was developed to draw attention to individuals and institutions that “are doing more with less, overcoming personal or community obstacles and serving as examples to others working to improve the condition of Citrus Heights students win recycollege and career readiness for all,” ac- cling poster contest cording to the ACT website. Thirteen San Juan Unified students won a poster contest promoting recyStudents are evaluated based on: cling in Citrus Heights, with Carriage • Growth towards college and career Drive Elementary first-grader Kaylee readiness as demonstrated by assess- Sy taking home the grand prize. ments, grades and other indicators The Citrus Heights Customer Ser• Success outside of the classroom, vice Guide Calendar Poster Contest, including extracurricular activities, sponsored by the city and Republic Serleadership experiences, community vices, asked students to create a poster service and jobs about the importance of recycling. Win• Personal progress towards becoming ners were recognized at a February Citready for college and career rus Heights City Council meeting. • Huerta and winners from other Along with Sy, Carriage Drive winstates will be considered for nation- ners are Taytum Harris-Lee (first al semifinalist status. grade) and Nancy Rosales Canto (third grade). Jasmine Arreola (second grade) Bella Vista wins fifth consecutive and Olivia Pacheco (third grade) are Academic Decathlon title Lichen K-8 winners. Skycrest ElemenBella Vista High School’s Academ- tary winners are Elijah Tofan and Jonic Decathlon team continued its reign athan Sanchez (second grade), Katya in Sacramento County, winning the Larshina and Rubi Ortega Rivas (third 36th annual competition. This is Bel- grade), and Evelina Kalenyuk and Anla Vista’s fifth consecutive title and the gelina Angelova (fourth grade). Hailey team has won the county champion- Brooks and Leila Gross (fourth grade) ship 24 times in the last 28 years. are Woodside K-8 winners. The competition was held at Inderkum High School in Natomas in early Grand Oaks fifth-graders win ReFebruary. Bella Vista will now advance gional Transit poster contest to the state competition in Sacramento Grand Oaks Elementary fifth grade next month. The team consists of nine students Mary Vasquez and Mary Lu members: Kelsey Silberstein, Cassi- Franklin have won an art contest fody Johnson, Elaine Carlson, Hannah cused on how civil rights are tied to Bow, Jeremiah Alindogan, Kourtney public transportation. Gwin, Tyler Blakeney, Cole Shepherd The Sacramento Regional tranand Dylan Devine-Casebolt. They are sit competition was titled “I Have a coached by Genevieve Aymeric, Mike Dream and the Dream is Now.” The Erickson and Jenny Cheng. student’s drawings are on display on RT buses and in the Regional Center Del Campo High’s team, coached by boardroom. Phuong Tran, placed fourth place in the county. Churchill student video earns recognition from The Sacramento Bee, Churchill musicians accepted into Sacramento Kings statewide honor groups Two Churchill Middle School Three Churchill Middle School stu- eighth-graders were named finalists in dents were accepted to statewide honor the video category of the Great Create groups and represented San Juan Uni- Sports Journalism contest, sponsored Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

by The Sacramento Bee and the Sacramento Kings. Mai-Thanh Nguyen and Bella Silva were honored at a recent Sacramento Kings game for their work in the contest, which asked middle and high school students to create a video or write an essay about how athletes at their school, or in their neighborhood, are inspired by professional athletes.

surance/Risk Management; Naveen Gunendran, Justin Chan and Anviti Singh, Sports & Entertainment (team event); Marc Dmello, Intro to Business Procedures; and Christopher Liu, Intro to Business. Students who won second place in one or two events are: Jessica Cai, Jennifer Wu, William Li, Alex Fung and Jessica Wong, Parliamentary Procedures (team event); Emily Cai, Business Law; Krista Yang, Personal Finance; Milisha Michael, Future Business Leader; Ethan Yan, Intro to Financial Math; Tina Liao, Economics; Harry Yong, Intro to Business Communication and Intro to Information Technology; Justin Chan, Joan Lee and David Lee, Management Decision Making (team); Pedro Levia, Insurance/Risk Management; Erika Dao, Security/Investment; Brian Lee, Health Care Administration; and Orgil Munkhabaatar, Intro to Business Procedures.

Students from five schools chosen for honor choirs In January, 34 students from Arcade Fundamental Middle, Arden Middle, Carnegie Middle, Bella Vista High, and El Camino Fundamental High schools (pictured at top of page) represented San Juan Unified in the California Music Educators Association Capitol Section Honor Choirs. Students spent more than 13 hours in rehearsal to prepare for a culminating concert at Freemont Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Jan. 24. The students had the opportunity to learn Del Campo senior wins Martin Lufrom two guest conductors and take ther King Jr. essay contest their musical skills to the next level. Del Campo High School senior The following students participated: Maria Lysette Avila Overton won first place in the high school division Arcade: Joshua Baxter, Abby Car- of the Martin Luther King Jr. Esraway, Elizabeth Doroshuk, Abi- say Contest sponsored by Sacramengail Kappes, Briana Lilly, Melanie to’s MLK Committee. More than 200 Worthington students submitted essays in response to the question: “This past year there Arden: Ben Ainley-Zoll, Angela Ezzi, has been debate and eventual removal Gemma Pierce-Pique, Lauren Swain of the confederate flag in South Carolina. In your own words, why is the reCarnegie: Chloe Baade, Jada Buden- moval of this flag important in the civbender, Maddie Cutts, Emily Ein- il rights movement?” weck, Alexandra Farrington, Vicki Other San Juan Unified students Gallegos, Amanda Gamboa, Sky- that participated in the MLK Celeler Gordan, Makayla Mayforth, Katy bration dinner are: Theo Claire-McKMoran, Natalie Rosefield, Anna Sjo- own, Alia Ervin, Jenny Hernandez, berg, Evelyn Vanderville, Nikki War- Kiera Alexander, Marina Lamoreaux, ren, Kaitlin Wilkins Meon Jackson and Chance Allen. El Camino: Isabela Jackson, Natalie Three San Juan Unified administraMeagher, Caden Montgomery, Mad- tors recognized for leadership ison Montgomery, Will Piper, Adam The Association of California Severeid, Parker Zimmermann School Administrators has named three San Juan Unified leaders “AdBella Vista: Riley Foy, Katey Morris, ministrator of the Year” for their reBen Akers, Stuart Suwabe spective categories in our region: Del Campo High School Principal Brett Mira Loma: FBLA students earn Wolfe; Melissa Bassanelli, director, high honors in regional conference Professional Learning and InnovaMira Loma High School won its tion; and Linda Bessire, director of fifth consecutive Future Business Lead- Pupil Personnel Services. ers of America Northern Section Conference on Feb. 6 at Williams High Thomas Edison teacher earns speech School. A total of 48 Mira Loma stu- and hearing leadership award dents competed at the conference, and Thomas Edison Language Institute 37 students qualified to compete in teacher Shawn Cullen earned the CalApril’s State Leadership Conference. ifornia Speech and Hearing AssociaStudents who won first place in one tion’s Award for Outstanding Leaderor two events are: Jessica Cai, Intro ship in our area. Cullen is a veteran to Business Communication; Emi- San Juan Unified teacher. ly Cai, Health Care Administration; Krista Yang, Business Law; Jonathan Source: San Juan Unified School Kung, Securities/Investment and In- District www.valcomnews.com • March 10, 2016 • Arden-Carmichael News

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Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) who she thought was a smooth operator, but trying to Walt Disney Studios Mo- be open minded and fair, gives tion Pictures offers “Zooto- him the benefit of the doubt. pia”, the latest John Lassiter As it turns out, he was not to style animation feature that be trusted and her instinct was seems much more geared for spot on. A series of adventures adults and teens than chil- ensue in which she eventualdren. It’s the story of a bun- ly teams up with the fox for a ny, Judy Hopps (voiced by greater goal, to discover why Ginnifer Goodwin) who the polite and tamed to civdreams of being a cop in ilization animals are returnthe metropolis of Zootopia, ing to their native predator inthe big city for anthropo- stincts. Who could be behind morphic animals. She leaves this? The Mayor? A Mobster? her hick farmland and bunThese avenues are explored ny parents (voiced by Don by bunny and fox as Disney Lake and Bonnie Hunt) and goes the route of noir crime sets off for the police acade- investigation with many inmy, with the usual and well- side jokes and visual tributes worn underdog trying to to classic movies such as “The achieve story elements. Godfather”, “The Wizard of Once graduated, she’s as- Oz”, and others. Other popsigned parking meter duty ular voices you will hear inby her chief (voiced by Idris clude J.K. Simmons, OctaElba) and whilst in that de- via Spencer, Shakira, Kristen meaning job trails a fox, Nick Bell, and Tommy Chong. The MPAA has rated this PG

Zootopia may not be ideal for smallest kids. Photo: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Sadly this movie rubbed me the wrong way in that the story line tries to force political correctness to the young viewer. When did Disney take on the responsibility of parenting? Values of life should be instilled in formative years by a parent or parents with love to children, stressing the golden rule. That Disney takes on this responsibility is insulting, especially under the guise of entertainment for children. That said, the outstanding production values are present that one expects from Disney and the movie has much entertainment value. Fun, but inappropriately preachy. In 3-D with some scenes that jump out at you that may be too scary for the smallest children. They scared me!

London Has Fallen The MPAA has rated this R Focus Features offer Millennium Films production of “London Has Fallen”, A Gramercy Pictures Release, a big screen action movie in which heads of state of all nations are invited to the funeral of the English Prime Minister. Then, they are targeted by an angry terrorist that destroys a good part of London in killing each of the heads of

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Angela Bassett, Aaron Eckhart and Gerard Butler in “London Has Fallen” Photo: Jack English/Gramercy Pictures

state, along with a good chunk of the population. Motivation for this is established in a short prologue where we see U.S. secret operatives, some years earlier, bombing the compound of the evil, middleeastern insurgent Amir Barkawi (Alon Aboutboul). The bombing took out the guests at Barkawi’s daughter wedding, along with his daughter and he’s hell bent on revenge. The attack of London was not anticipated by the security detail of the U.S. president, in the person of Mike Banning, played by actor Gerard Butler, but he is savvy enough to have delayed the president slightly which keeps him from being killed right of the bat. Aaron Ekhart

is the US president, Benjamin Asher. Singular Angela Bassett stars as Lynn Jacobs, a presidential aid. Ms. Bassett is a fine actress, and one that radiates elegance and beauty even in such an action adventure movie as this. She’s a neat lady, brightens up every movie she’s in. Seventy-eight-year-old Morgan Freeman is also in the movie as the U.S. vice president. It’s non-stop action, cars rolling over and mass destruction of famous London landmarks with such punch, that you get the effect of a disaster movie and an action movie at the same time. No dull moments here. Normally I’d complain about this type of movie, but I was highly entertained by Aaron Eckhart’s president in this movie; he does a great job. In fact, Eckhart does consistently great work. I wish we could see him in more movies. This is not a cinema masterpiece by any stretch, but wellcrafted action-adventure that may leave you hoping that we actually might have a US president like Aaron Eckhart as a possibility in the White House in some future day. The movie was directed by Babak Najafi. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

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Matsuyama Elementary School will have a Mobile Clothing Drive Fundraiser There will be a Mobile Drop Box on campus at 7680 Windbridge Drive, Sacramento from March 8-21. Donations can be dropped off 24/7. This fundraiser promotes recycling, gives back to the local community AND raises money for our school. ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF: Usable clothing (all sizes), shoes, jewelry, belts, purses, backpacks, bedding and linens, toys, DVDs, and other small non-breakable items. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Sutter’s Fort looking for volunteers Do you have an interest in early Sacramento history? Do you get excited at the idea of dressing up in Pioneer clothing, churning butter, or making barrels? If so, volunteering at the birthplace of the city of Sacramento may be just for you! Sutter’s Fort will soon begin Docent training classes for those interested in interpreting pioneer California history to the public. For more information about training dates and requirements, please contact volunteer coordinator Llonel Onsurez at (916) 3232015 or llonel.onsurez@parks.ca.gov. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Sons In Retirement (SIR) Branch #93 Luncheon programs are held on the third Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at Elks Lodge No.6. SIR is a luncheon club with 141 branches and a membership of 18,000 men who are retired from full-time employment. Activities included weekly golf tournaments and bowling league teams. For more information or an application call Chairman Dick West at 919-3858. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

The Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society (STJS) monthly music event Every second Sunday of the month, STJS has music at the Elks Lodge No. 6, 6446 Riverside Blvd., from noon to 5 p.m. Each month STJS has a different bands, there is three different rooms to listen to music. Nominal fee for members is $8; non-member price is $10. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

SAVE THE DATE! 67th Sacramento High School Reunion Class of 1949

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Rotary Club South meeting The Rotary Club of South Sacramento meets at noon for lunch every Thursday at Iron Grill, located at 2422 13th St. (Broadway and 13th Street). Rotary is one of the largest service organizations in the world dedicated to community service both locally, and internationally. Please call JR Springer at 425-9195 for additional information. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Beginning tai chi gong These exercises use the principle of chi flowing properly throughout the body to maintain the equilibrium of yin and yang. Regular practice of these forms will develop better balance and flexibility, gain strength, promote deep relaxation, and improve health. This beginning class will also learn the 24 Yang Style Tai Chi and Yi Jing, a traditional Health Qi Gong. Pre-registration and prepayment required or $7 drop-in fee at the door. Class will be held on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00 pm at ACC Senior Services, 7334 Park City Drive. For more details, call (916)393-9026 ext 330, www.accsv.org. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Soroptimist International Sacramento South Meets the second and fourth Tuesday at Executive Airport, Aviators Restaurant at 12:15 p.m. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Crockett-Deane Ballet & Deane Dance Center present… “The Story of Sleeping Beauty” Fri. April 15 at 8 a.m. (Act III only) Sat April 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sun April 17 at 2 p.m. The Center at 2300 Sierra Blvd. (916) 453-0226 DeaneDanceCenter.com

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Continued from page 11 Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. The buffet will be held in the private dining room at the Plaza Hof Brau, corner of El Camino and Watt Avenue, cost varies as the choice is from a no-host buffet menu. There is no charge to attend the social other than the meal chosen. For more information, call 916 972-9722. Widowed Persons Association of California, Sunday Support, is open to any and all widows or widowers, every Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. in the meeting room of the WPAC office, 2628 El Camino Avenue, Ste. D-18. Enter from the back parking lot. For more information, call 916 972-9722. Saturday, Nov. 7, Widowed Persons Association of California

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March Music at noon March 16: Free music programs, offered at Westminster Presbyterian Church at noon on Wednesdays. This week enjoy music by Random Harps. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

March 19: Support one of our premier local high schools by attending the West Campus Crab Feed and Silent Auction coming up Saturday, March 19 from 5:30-10 p.m. at Giovanni Hall of St. Mary’s Church. Tickets are $60/person, available at www.westcampus.scusd.edu or in the school office at 3022 58th St. The evening will feature: fresh, hot crab or rib eye steak cooked right on the premises; “Aloha” Hawaiian theme with special tropical cocktail; live music from West Campus’ award-winning band; as well as a raffle and silent auction. All proceeds go to support West Campus students programs including the classes of 2016-2019, WCHS marching band and the West Campus Foundation for Excellence. Donations for our raffle and auction are also very much appreciated! West Campus High School is recognized as a California Distinguished School, rated the top high school in Northern Califor-

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The Shepard Garden and Arts Center Spring Sale March 19-20: Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Over 20 clubs that meet at the Shepard Garden and Arts Cen-

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Music at noon March 23: Free music programs, offered at Westminster Presbyterian Church at noon on Wednesdays. This week enjoy silent movies with Theater Organist Dave Moreno. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music at noon March 30: Free music programs, offered at Westminster Presbyterian Church at noon on Wednesdays. This week enjoy music by Free music programs, offered at Westminster Presbyterian Church at noon on Wednesdays. This week enjoy music by a nostalgic swing band.

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April 9: Join the Sacramento SPCA for the 23rd Annual Doggy Dash and Bark at the Park Festival, where an estimated 5,000 animal enthusiasts will gather both with and without their canine companions to raise funds for animals sheltered at the Sacramento SPCA. Come for the 2k or 5k walk, and stay for the SPCA’s Bark at the Park Festival, where you can enter your canine pal in the Pup Show, high-flying disc contest, or the ever-popular pug races! Watch canine demonstrations, participate in a variety of canine contests, visit with pet-friendly businesses, learn about Sacramento-area animal rescue organizations, or sit back and just enjoy all of the action. Walk registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; Bark at the Park Festival, from 9 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m. Walk begins at 10 a.m. Where: William Land Park, Village Green Area in Sacramento; Why: Proceeds from the Doggy Dash will help the Sacramento SPCA care for more than 7,000 homeless animals in 2016. Whether you choose to bring a canine companion or invite a two-legged friend, mark your calendar and join us for Doggy Dash and the Bark at the Park Festival. Register as a solo participant, start a team or join an existing team. Registration fees start at $30 per person. For additional information or to register, visit www.sspca.org/ Dash. For questions about Doggy Dash, please call (916) 504-2802 or email specialevents@sspca.org. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Even though attendance was down at this year’s 92nd annual Sacramento Camellia show, about 3,000 blooms graced Memorial Auditorium on the first weekend of March, making the event reportedly still the largest camellia show in the world. Dedicated to society members Bob and Joanne Logan, the “Best of Show” winner was Junior Prom won by the Lesmeister family of Carmichael. Giving a nod of approval to the winning flower, Joanne said she voted for Junior Prom, explaining its perfect symmetry and its beautiful white color. Since moving here from Fremont in 2000, the Logans both have served in several society positions. Most recently, Joanne has been treasurer and Bob has been chairman of judges at the society camellia shows. Both have been American Camellia Society accredited judges for many years and judge at all the camellia shows during the show season. Describing their dedication in the show’s program was the following: “Whenever something needs to be accompanied, we can always rely upon them. They have set the standard for everyone to follow! Congratulations to both of you!” By 2 p.m. on Saturday, Joanne had finished counting the votes and took some time over lunch to discuss her honor. At that time, she had only heard about the show being dedicated to her and her husband. After quickly reading the inscription that had been printed in the program, she reacted by saying, “Isn’t that nice? That’s very flattering, but not quite true. ‘They have set the standard for everyone to follow!’ I don’t think so.” Joanne had her first camellia in Hayward in 1958, bought at Toichi Domoto’s Japanese nursery.“He always had signs for somebody’s show and he’d say, ‘You ought to go to these.’ And we’d go. We’d make a list of all the flowers we wanted … We wanted all these flowers.” Now they make a list of which camellias to enter in the show, and their participation cannot be undermined. “They’re very, very hard workers and have held offices,” said Camellia Society President Carol Schanz. Their son, Alan Logan, a Sacramento resident said this year he joined the society, primarily because of his involvement attending his parents’ shows. Showing for the first time, Alan won “best yellow.” “I’m keeping the Logan tradition alive,” Alan said. “There are some amazing personalities here. I joined mainly to support my parents.” Carol Schanz who sat down with Valley Community Newspapers to discuss the state of the society and her background and love for the flower. “I grew up with them. Mom and Dad built a small house in Oak Park during the war and a couple gave (camellias) as housewarming gifts.” That sentimental tie to the camellia continued as Carol’s father became president of the society and brought young Carol to meetings at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center in McKinley Park. “A hundred people would come, and my parents would say, ‘Go, sit and be quiet.’ We were introduced to camellias. Then, I went to college and got married. My husband got the bug. As much as I love the flowers, I love the people.” Spending three hours a day watering their flowers, Gary, Carol joked, “It’s a time-consuming hobby. It keeps him off the street.” Today, Carol and her husband Gary Schanz, also members of the Northern California Camellia Society, have been to shows in Fresno, Napa, Santa Rosa and Walnut Creek. She said a goal for next year is to get more people in the community involved, including those who “don’t Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

know what it is but it’s growing in their yards. I hope people will enter flowers and get them tagged.” For the last five years students from Will C. Wood Middle School’s gardening club have helped with the setup of the camellia show. “I give a lesson on the care and culture of the camellia plant. Many of them come from low-income households and have never seen a camellia before.” Special thanks also go to the Assembly of Rainbow Girls for their help in judging the show. After being the president of the Camellia Society of Sacramento for nine years, Carol will be handing the position over to Don Lesmeister. “The job as president is demanding but you have so much fun. Everyone’s willing to participate, so it’s not all on my plate.” Carol’s next role will be as corresponding secretary for the society. On Sunday, March 6, watercolor artists came to the show, in what Carol sees as one example of the society’s effort of being more inclusive with the community, outside the camellia enthusiasts. “There are a lot of different ways to enjoy camellias.” Other examples, include waxing camellias and Ikebana. Chairperson of the photography contest, Jackie Randall, hopes next year the society acquires more entries, and she explained if contests are open to the public and if there’s more publicity surround-

ing the annual show, they might be successful toward that end. About the Camellia Society of Sacramento The society, founded in 1943, meets once a month to study camellia culture, care and growth and share in the enjoyment of raising these beautiful flowers. The meetings are held at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 1900 Potero Way, 95822. There is always an authority on camellias to ask questions. Members bring camellia blooms for display at every meeting. A hospitality break after business and the program is a fun time to meet others who enjoy the art of growing camellias. The dues are $10 per year, which entitles you to all the privileges the society offers, or go online (wwww.camelliasocietyofsacramento.org) to get the detailed breakdown of dues. Make checks to Camellia Society of Sacramento and mail to Patty or come by meetings and give the check to Patty in person. Patty Bonnstetter, 441 34th St., Sacramento, 95816. The last meeting of the year will be held on Monday, March 28 at 7 p.m. at the Luther Church of the Master. Then, on April 2, there will be a pruning clinic in William Land Park at the camellia grove, time TBD, which is located near the pony rides. Carol said at this pruning event the city of Sacramento will be sending volunteers to help out at the clinic.