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THIS ‘n’ THAT

by Carol Bogart

Flu Shot-Yes or No? There’s a lot of … distrust … when it comes to flu shots.

Many – not some, MANY – are convinced the shot GIVES them the flu. Others are just anti-vaccine, period.

I understand.

I’m in no big rush to get the new-ish Shingles vaccine. Even though my cousin suffered terribly from Shingles. Actually, maybe that’s why I’m, at best, on the fence.

There are documented cases of people GETTING Shingles from the vaccine. Because it has ‘weakened’ live virus in it? I don’t know. But, when any vaccine’s ‘new’ – to me that means the jury’s out on two things: The FDA (which approves new medications) won’t reeeeeeally know its side effects until the ‘human trial’ expands by millions.

The CDC won’t know if it ‘guessed right’ on which strains to include in any year’s flu shot until flu season ends, and it dissects multitudinous reports from doctors, clinics, emergency rooms, hospital admissions – and morticians. THOSE stats will tell it whether the latest flu vaccine was ‘effective.’

A bit disquieting: Earlier this month the CDC admitted that last year’s ‘new’ “trivalent (3-strains) vaccine” DID NOT WORK, and neither did 2017’s 2-strains flu shot!

People can be forgiven for having doubts.

That said, here’s what’s scary about saying ‘no’ to the 2019 flu shot. Flu came early to California, reports the

CDC, adding that even a couple weeks ago, it was already ‘widespread.’ Four flu strains have been identified and they include the 2009 HINI (Swine Flu) virus.

You remember THAT bad boy. In 2009 it killed three people in West Sac and sent many in Yolo to the hospital.

Also circulating: the “Avian” Flu. BIRD FLU, folks. Remember back when health and government officials first started talking about Bird Flu – and said there was NO WAY to protect against it?! Homeland Security was warning that Bird Flu could be used as a weapon of mass destruction??!

Apparently, that bird flu stuff kickstarted research. It, and Swine Flu, are covered in the 2019 vaccine. Neither is the dominant strain now circulating. The CDC says it’s ‘too soon to know’ if the “new” ‘quadrivalent (four strains)’ vaccine will be “effective” Here’s my take.

I was holding my mother’s hand in Intensive Care when she died of viral pneumonia in 1989. Did it start out as the flu? I don’t know. She thought she had a cold. And neglected her own health to care for dad, who was fading fast from Alzheimer’s. She was 78. She died of “pneumonia complications” – i.e. suffocation. She, I’m 100 percent positive, had never had a flu shot ever. Would a flu shot in 1989 have saved her? I don’t know. I do know that not being able to draw a breath – even WITH a ven-

tilator – is a terrifying way to die.

Getting pneumonia vaccines is, for me, a given. Do I trust flu shots? No, not much.

Got the 3-strain vaccine last year. Still got the flu.

Whether you want to take a shot on this year’s shot, well, that’s up to you. But, since I’m not the youngest, plus have various ‘high risk’ health things going on, I got mine at West Sac Walmart’s pharmacy. Quite the process, being okayed for the quadrivalent vaccine. I’ve filled out shorter forms before my surgeries!

Optimistically, I prefer to think the questionnaire reflects improved research at the CDC. Which now knows where it went wrong in ’17 and ’18. And does, in fact, have a vaccine for Bird Flu. Ultimately, the worldwide flu shot goal is a ‘universal’ vaccine that protects against ALL circulating strains.

That research, I’ve read, does look promising.

Here’s my best advice: If you don’t get the 2019 flu shot, stay away from sick people. Wash your hands a lot (especially in public bathrooms). Don’t touch your face. And, if it’s not a hassle, use disinfectant wipes on shopping cart- and door handles.

Quoting the California health department: “The flu isn’t merely a winter cold. It is a serious, and very contagious virus that can be deadly.”

Sadly true. Hard on a 3-year-old to lose his gramma. Miss you, mom.

For more information about the flu in California, go to www.cdph.ca.gov or www. flu.gov. To see which strains are currently ‘dominant’ by region in our state and nationally, go here: https:// gis.cdc.gov/grasp/fluview/ fluportaldashboard.html.

Questions, comments, corrections? Contact Carol at carol@bogartonline.com.

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After New Habitat Restoration Project Nurtures Record Number of Salmon Nests Kat Perkins, a scientist with the Sacramento Water Forum, poured over an aerial image of the lower American River near Sailor Bar in Fair Oaks, looking for redds—underwater depressions or “nests” created by female salmon to lay their eggs.

Part of an annual ritual to systematically count redds first by inspecting aerial imagery and then in person, last year she found zero. This year was a different story—the area teamed with redds—more than 345 this time around.

The difference? A new habitat restoration effort completed in fall to protect salmon and steelhead in the lower American River, spearheaded by the Water Forum in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and other federal, state and local agencies. Over three weeks in September, the project placed more than 14,000 cubic yards of cleaned and sorted gravel into the river and carved out a new side channel to help fish spawn and rear their young.

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ronmental organizations and governments focused on safeguarding the lower American River for both drinking water and wildlife. “Salmon were here long before we were. Nurturing their survival is not only important to sustaining a species but to also sustaining our region’s identify and quality of life.”

The lower American River is home to 43 fish species, including struggling fall-run Chinook salmon and federally threatened Central Valley steelhead, and is a major water supply source for nearly 2 million people. The river and parkway, which runs 23 miles along the river’s shores, hosts up to 8 million visitors and brings $364 million into the economy each year.

The restoration project at Sailor Bar is part of the Water Forum’s ongoing science program that uses cutting-edge techniques to further understand how to improve the river’s environment for fish survival. Over the past several decades Water Forum studies have produced detailed information about the conditions salmon and steelhead find ideal for spawning and rearing their young, including:

Detailed underwater maps of the lower American River to identify the best locations for enhancing habitat that also won’t impact flood safety.

The ideal size of gravel and river flow for spawning.

How long it takes for salmon to use a restoration site after construction, and how long they continue to use the site.

How cover (woody material, branches or tree roots) in a side channel improves survival for juvenile fish.

This year’s effort at Sailor Bar was the region’s ninth project restoring fish spawning gravel beds and improving juvenile fish rearing habitat on the lower American River.

Since 2008, the Water Forum and its partners have invested more than $7 million to create over 30 acres of spawning beds and 1.2 miles of side channels.

“These projects truly represent what can be accomplished when local, state and federal agencies work together toward a common purpose,” Gohring said, noting that the team responsible for this project includes scientists from Reclamation, the Water Forum, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Ser-

vice and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Additional project partners included the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) and Sacramento County Parks, as well as the City of Sacramento Department of Utilities, which provided their crews and heavy equipment to the project.

To learn more about the Sacramento region’s habitat restoration work on the lower American River, visit https://www.waterforum.org/the-river/habitatmanagement/.

Established in 2000, the Sacramento Water Forum is a diverse group of business and agricultural leaders, citizen groups, environmentalists, water managers and local governments working together to balance two coequal objectives: to provide a reliable and safe water supply for the Sacramento region’s long-term growth and economic health; and to preserve the fishery, wildlife, recreational, and aesthetic values of the lower American River. Learn more at waterforum.org.

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SMUD partners with area leaders to bring solar, shade and beautification to Sacramento public spaces Energy Pathways program provides job training for clean energy jobs A workforce development project that will increase the use of solar in public spaces, especially in underserved communities is now underway thanks to leaders from SMUD, the Sacramento Promise Zone collaborative, Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce, Greater Sacramento Urban League (GSUL), the Sacramento Kings, Baker Energy Team, UC Davis and Spotlight Solar.

The project, which kicked off on Jan. 8 at GSUL, will educate up to 200 students ages 18-30 in the hands-on technical skills needed to work in the solar energy field. Students will receive classroom education, as well as hands-on training in the instal-

lation of solar trees being placed throughout Sacramento.

“We are proud to partner with area leaders on workforce development projects that increase solar use in our community and improve equity within our disadvantaged neighborhoods” said SMUD CEO and General Manager Arlen Orchard. “The dual purpose of this program will provide training for jobs in a growing clean energy economy and increase our ability to harness the power of the sun for public benefit.”

The Energy Pathways project was created through SMUD’s Sustainable Communities Initiative which brings education, workforce development and renewable energy to underserved

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communities in Sacramento County. The project begins with a 5-week classroom course and hands-on training to learn the technical skills needed to work in clean energy jobs. The curriculum is provided by National Energy Education Development (NEED), with support from SMUD and Baker Energy and follows International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) requirements.

The program aims to install solar trees at up to 11 locations within Sacramento beginning with GSUL, the Simmons Community Center and a location within the Twin Rivers Unified School District. Other sites are being evaluated for feasibility.

On average, each solar tree produces 4,950 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of solar energy, which reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 3.4 million metric tons (MMT), the equivalent to planting 58 trees. They will be used to offset energy costs from local buildings and provide power to visitors.

“These artistic solar structures provide renewable energy and bring benefits of shade, power outlets for visitors, and

education,” said Craig Merrigan, CEO of Spotlight Solar. “Perhaps most importantly, they will encourage many thousands of people who experience them to consider their own energy and career choices.”

“Solar energy is the future,” said Dusty Baker, owner of Baker Energy Team. “There are immense opportunities with solar, and we want to provide the training and skills needed for lasting careers in the energy field.”

Project funding in the amount of $300,000 comes from SMUD and the Sacramento Promise Zone collaborative, including UC Davis, the Sacramento Kings, Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency and the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce. Baker Energy and NEED will provide the workforce training and job placement while the GSUL will provide the training space. Local companies have already expressed interest in hiring from the candidate pool based upon the strength of the curriculum and partners involved. Spotlight Solar is the manufacturer of the solar tree arrays.

SMUD has been a leader in the solar field, having developed the world’s first commercialscale solar photovoltaic power plant in 1984; the first solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in the western United States in 1992; and the first net-zero energy community in Midtown Sacramento, featuring rooftop solar and batteries.

To date, SMUD boasts 210 megawatts (MW) of customerowned rooftop and more than 170 MW of local utility-scale solar in its service territory. Over the next three years, SMUD will bring nearly 270 MW of new utility-scale solar online.

And its recently adopted Integrated Resource Plan includes more than 1,500 MW of utility-scale solar over the next 20 years. Nearly 1,000 MW of this new solar is planned to be built locally. Over this time, SMUD expects an additional 600 MW of installed rooftop solar and over 200 MW of customer-installed batteries. These efforts combined mean that solar in the Sacramento region will continue to grow and thrive for years to come.

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SATURDAY, FEB. 8 FRIENDS OF THE ARDEN-DIMICK LIBRARY COMMUNITY BOOK SALE: The Friends of Arden-Dimick Library are holding a three-day Community Book Sale on Friday, February 7, 2020 from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the bag sale on Sunday, February 9, 2020 from noon to 3 p.m., $6 gets you a bag of books. You’re welcome to bring your own standard-sized grocery bags or use the library’s. Cash, credit or debit cards accepted. No checks. All sales will be held in the Community Room at the Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave. Funds from this sale will be used for Arden-Dimick library programs. Besides books, DVDs and CDs will be for sale.

Friends of the Library receive a 20% discount (except during the bag sale on Sunday, February 9). Membership information will be available at the sale for those who are not members of the Friends of the Library. The Friends of the ArdenDimick Library is a volunteer community-based

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MONDAY, JANUARY 27 CHAIR YOGA AND MEDITATION – Each meeting includes • Simple chair yoga for beginners (if you can sit, you can do this!) • Easy meditation for relaxation • Short talk on a health & wellness topic Facilitated by Marilyn Buehler, M.Div. Monday, January 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

RENAISSANCE SOCIETY LIBRARY SPEAKERS SERIES: HOW WOMEN FINALLY GOT THE RIGHT TO VOTE - The frequently frustrating suffrage struggle celebrated the California victory in 1911. It was an innovative and invigorating campaign. Learn about our state’s leadership, the movement’s background and ultimately national success in 1920. Monday, March 9 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 13 RENAISSANCE EVENING SPEAKERS SERIES: ELEANOR MCCLATCHY – Opening in late February, the Sacramento History Museum features the collection of Eleanor McClatchy including her incredible collection of gold rush material. Discover more about her life and work as an aspiring playwright, publisher, and quiet but ardent support of many community arts activities and institutions. Relish in stories shared by family and colleagues. Friday, March 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 14 ROMANCE BOOK CLUB: THE LADIES GUIDE TO CELESTIAL MECHANICS – Join us for the Romance Book Club - Between the Covers! This month’s selected title is The Ladies Guide to Celestial Mechanics from author Olivia Waite featuring: Historical fiction set in Regency England, Astronomy and science, and the First book in the Feminine Pursuits series. Olivia Waite writes historical romance, fantasy, science fiction and essays. She reviews romance old and new for the Seattle Review of Books. Saturday, March 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

MONDAY, MARCH 16 RENAISSANCE SOCIETY SPEAKERS SERIES: Sacramento’s Hidden Art Deco Treasures – The Preservation Chair of the Sacramento Art Deco Society will share images of buildings, paintings and sculptures that typify the beautiful art deco period. Sacramento boasts a high concentration of WPA (Works Progress Administration) 1930s projects. His special interest, murals by artists Maynard Dixon, Ralph Stackpole and Millard Sheets, will be featured. Monday, March 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

MONDAY, MARCH 23 RENAISSANCE SOCIETY SPEAKERS SERIES: ORIGINS OF WESTERN UNIVERSITIES – Along with libraries and museums, our universities act as memory for Western Civilization. How did this happen?

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PERRY YAN MAGIC SHOW – Perry Yan’s magic show holds kids’ attention through dazzling magic, comedy and lots of audience participation. For kids of all ages and their adults.

Wednesday, March 25 from 4 to 4:40 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 TAROT CARD READINGS, WITH A GOOD OMENS TWIST – Adults, learn about tarot, with a Good Omens twist, with Carrie Sessarego, Geek Girl in Love blogger. Get a reading and learn how to read the cards for others. This program presented as part of the Neil Gaiman event series leading up to his visit to Sacramento. In May, Sacramento Public Library will host Gaiman for the 2020 Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Arbuthnot Lecture. Learn more at http://www.saclibrary.org/gaiman.

For adults. Thursday, March 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

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About 10,000 people marched for the rights of women through the streets of Sacramento, starting at Southside Park and ending at the State Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 18. While sharing the message of gender equality, other issues were protested at the march, including: farmworkers rights and a Driscoll fruit boycott, climate change, as well as the importance of racial inclusivity at the women’s march.