East Sacramento News - April 20, 2017

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What’s Happening, East Sacramento?

Life in the Village...................................................2 What’s Happening. ...............................................8

Fashion for a cause See page 5

Faces and Places. ..................................................9 Door-to-Door.......................................................10 Police Logs...........................................................13

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I already knew that September was going to be a great month. School was starting again soon. But, the California State Fair was coming to an end. We had never been to the State Fair, and it was just a few miles from our house. Every night they launched fireworks into the sky from the fairgrounds, and if we looked up in the direction of the fair, we could see them from our backyard. When the State Fair was open, we finished dinner early, sat on a blanket in our backyard, and watched the colorful show.

Maybe someday our family will get to go to the fair grounds and watch the fireworks from the seats!

I finally got to play hopscotch with the girls in the neighborhood. My dad told me that I could use the chalk he gave me to draw the outline for the game on our driveway while his car was gone. So, I asked the girls that lived a few houses away to come over when they saw me outside. We drew the lines just like they had at school. Everybody brought their special marker for when they were jumping. We played until my dad came home from work and needed to park in the driveway. I could not wait to get back to school and play more hopscotch games at recess time. Hopscotches were

painted on the playgrounds at school.

Before we knew it, school was starting again. Timothy said he was excited about starting kindergarten. He walked with Rodney and me in the morning. But, he had to leave for home before we did. My mom put Wayne in the little red wagon, and walked to the school to meet him when his class was dismissed. Rita and Linda held hands and walked along with her. I was at recess when they came to the school and I waved hello to them. When one of my friends asked me who I was waving at, I told her “my family”.

Dad had told us to make sure that we did not walk along the train tracks when we went to school and back every day. There was a sidewalk along the street and that was where he wanted us to walk both to and from school.

He did not want us to walk on the train tracks because, sometimes, trains came down those tracks. Rodney wanted to ride his new bicycle but our dad said no. Walking was good exercise and he needed to stay with his brother and sister and look after them After all, he was the oldest kid.

Timothy was growing up, and was now in Kindergarten classes. I had never attended Kindergarten. My dad just put me in first grade when I started school. Now, I was

in second grade, and Rodney was in third grade. I was going to be seven in January, Rodney was eight, and Timothy had turned five in June.

Linda would be the next Dalske kid to begin school. Her birthday was in October, when she would be four years old. I knew what she wanted for her birthday. She dreamed of a new doll with long blonde hair like hers, and blue eyes like hers. She hoped that the eyes would close when her doll went to sleep.

My new friends from around the block were in another class. Sue and Cathy came over to see me at recess. They asked me if I still wanted to join their group of Brownies. I told them that I would check with my mom after school today, and let them know tomorrow when I saw them at recess. I saw Rodney playing with some of his classmates. They were playing a game called baseball. You hit a ball and ran around some “bases” until you got back to where you came from. I would not want to do all of that running for a game.

Jumping rope was more fun, and you stayed in one place without any running.

After Rodney and I got home from school I wanted to talk to my mom about joining the Brownies. Rodney was already talking to her. He was telling her about something called Cub Scouts.

What was that? She told him that she would have to ask his dad about that group when she talked to him about the Brownies. Good. She had not forgotten about me. Dad must think that his kids were growing up too fast if they wanted to join Brownies and Cub Scouts. At dinner time Rodney and I were all talking about our first day back at school. Timothy did not have very much to say about what he did at school. I think he had fun, but he was just a little nervous about meeting new kids, and being away from home.

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East Sacramento Preservation offers a $500 scholarship to a college-bound public high school senior from East Sacramento. The scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s demonstrated dedication and desire to enhance his or her community. The student’s focus should be on preservation of worthy institutions, landmarks or the neighborhood’s environment.

Applications are due on May 5, 2017.Winners will be notified by the end of May and the scholarship will be awarded at the East Portal Park— Pops in the Park concert on June 3, 2017.

To be eligible, you must be a college-bound public high school senior, living in East Sacramento (area code 95819 and 95816—east of 30th Street). Send your completed application to contact@eastsacpreservation.org.

Please send the following information in the body of your email:

Complete an essay of no more than 500 words that addresses the following: 1. Tell us about yourself. What motivates you and what plans do you have for the future? What initiative have you taken to better your community? How do you plan to not only advance your community in the future, but also protect its best qualities?

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Sacramento Zoo News First spring birth at the zoo The Sacramento Zoo’s pair of Critically Endangered Mongoose Lemurs, Catherina and Elmo, welcomed the birth of their fifth offspring the morning of April 13. Older sisters, Abby and Camilla, born in 2015 and 2016, share the exhibit, learning important parenting skills from their mother.

Mongoose Lemurs carry their infants across their abdomen like a fanny pack until the infant is a little older and more mobile. Infants are born with the coloration of the female to aid in camouflage as it is being carried. The sex of the baby will not be known for a few months; its throat will stay white if it’s a female but will change to rustbrown if male. This species of lemur is monogamous and the typical group includes an adult pair and their offspring, usually one per year. Adults weigh just over 3 lbs.

Like other lemur species Mongoose Lemurs are found on the island of Madagascar.

They are also found on the

Comoro Islands just north of Madagascar after being introduced there by humans over 200 years ago. Mongoose Lemurs are Critically Endangered due to extreme forest fragmentation combined with forest destruction by slashand-burn agriculture for cattle and charcoal production.

On the Comoro Islands they are often hunted as agricultural pests.

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Fashion for a Cause

By Pat Lynch

Where can you find a more up-tempo event than a fashion show that supports the worthiest of causes? You can find this particular show Thursday, April 20, 1-2 p.m. on the second floor at the downtown Macy’s (414 K St.) The show is Fashion for a Cause and the cause is stopping domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual assault. The highly regarded and much awarded My Sister’s House partnered with Macy’s to present this offering.

Nilda Guanzon Almores, Executve Director of My Sister’s House, says she hopes people might stop by My Sister’s House Café (455 Capitol Mall—across from Macy’s) and “have a delicious lunch” before or after the show.

Fashion show attendees will not only get a preview of au courant spring and summer wear, but will get to watch local high profilers strut the stuff. The models will include Genevieve Shiroma, SMUD Board President; Sonia Fernandez, President, Woman Lawyers of Sacramento; Heidi Pyle, Incoming President of the Junior League of Sacramento; Angelique Ashby, City Council member (and her daughter); Risa Omega, General Manager of Channel 10;

“Fighting human trafficking and sexual abuse is no small undertaking, but Almores says the organization makes an enormous difference.”

Nilda Guanzon Almores, Executve Director of My Sister’s House

Mikey Hothi, District Director, Assemblyman Jim Cooper; Samantha Corbin, CEO, Corbin and Kaiser, LLC; Nha Nguyen, Reporter, Good Day Sacramento; Mark S. Allen, Channel 10 reporter; Stephanie Nguyen, Elk Grove City Council member and Executive Director, Asian Resources; Darin Walsh, Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Richard Pan; Corrine Yee Joe, retired, COO, Sacramento Children’s Home; Kao Saephanh, Manager, Affiliate Relationships, Safe Credit Union; Robbie Abelon, Senior Vice President, Region Business; Ron Tom, retired lobbyist. Some of these model volunteers are also My Sister’s House board members or friends.

Jenny Vo, Enterprise Manager My Sister’s House Café

How did Macy’s become involved in this do-good fashion event? It seems that a personal shopper there, Wendi Crum, worked with one of the executives of My Sister’s House. Almores says the idea grew from there and became unstoppable.

Founded locally in 1980, My Sister’s House is a 501 © (3)non-profit that provides services for victims of sexual abuse. It began in June of 2000 to address abuse in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities, but serves all victims of sexual trafficking and oppression. In 2006, it began operating a multi-lingual telephone Help Line 24 hours a day. Since then its renown in Sacramento has grown. It has received multiple awards for distinguished achievement in serving communities in peril. It has increased its profile, expanded its services and become a beacon of hope for exploited women and children.

Fighting human trafficking and sexual abuse is no small

Nilda Guanzon Almores, Executive Director of My Sister’s House

undertaking, but Almores says the organization makes an enormous difference. Providing help, counsel, learning, shelter and survival itself, My Sister’s House saves and changes lives. In the past week alone two former clients returned to visit. One had benefited from the legal counseling services and the Women to

Work program and was now in a position to hire staff. She “came to start volunteering,” Almores says. “The other came with a donation check and a letter from her new employer.”

Tickets ($20) for the fashion show may be purchased through the My Sister’s House website or at the My Sister’s House Café.

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51st annual Banjo-Rama set for April 22-23 The Sacramento Banjo Band will be presenting the 51st Banjo-Rama at the Elks Lodge at 5631 Cypress Ave. in Carmichael from 1 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 and from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 23.

All profits, over and above expenses, always go to children’s charities. In the 57 years as a band, the group has donated more than $150,0000 to various children’s groups.

This Banjo-Rama will feature nine banjo bands from all over the West Coast. The event will also have seven expert players demonstrate what the banjo can do. The Elks venue is interesting in that they will have two shows going simultaneously. Entrance to the show will be $25 and the Elks will have sandwiches, drinks and snacks available at an extra charge.

The band does this every year because “we are dedicated to keeping the banjo popular and presenting music that has a great tune and words that can be understood and enjoyed.” If you wish to contact the group to play at your venue, to help promote the Banjo-Rama, contact Ben Dale at 392-0139.

Check out www.Banjo-Rama.com for more information.

The schedule of events for both days, is, as follows: Saturday, April 22 noon: Registration (Outside Ballroom) 1 p.m. Vendor Set Up (Ballroom B); workshops (Lodge Room) 1:30 p.m. Informal Jam Session (Ballroom A) 5:30 p.m.: Dinner (Ballroom A) — Entertainment by 4/4 Fun! (Tickets must be pre-purchased by April 15) 7 p.m.: All-Star Jam Session Sunday, April 23 9:30 a.m.: Rehearsal, Sacramento Banjo Band (Ballroom A) 10:30 a.m.: Rehearsal, Orphan Band (Lodge Room); rehearsal, Girls! Girls! Girls! (Ballroom A) 11:30 a.m.: Elks No-host Bar and Snack Bar (Ballroom B); performances begin in Ballroom A and the Lodge Room

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West Nile Virus still a concern in county Mosquito control officials urge homeowners to prevent mosquitos from thriving in yards

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West Nile Virus first emerged in Sacramento County 11 years ago, and Gary Goodman, manager of the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District, said the disease is still a concern.

Goodman noted that last year, 25 reported human cases of this mosquito-carrying “bird virus” were reported in Sacramento County.

And that figure is a considerably large number compared to the four human cases that were reported in 2015.

West Nile Virus is relatively new in the United States.

The disease, which was first discovered in Uganda in 1937, was found to exist in the United States in 1999.

After emerging in New York City, the virus steadily made its way across the country.

In about 2003, West Nile Virus activity was detected in California.

The virus was amplified in southern California during the following year and in northern California in 2005.

In that latter year, about 178 human cases of the disease were reported in Sacramento County.

Because of the local existence of West Nile Virus, Goodman noted that it is even more important to eliminate stagnant water sources in yards that are or can become breeding areas for mosquitoes. Examples are bird dishes and flower pots.

“The district wants to remind the public that mosquito season is upon us,” he said. “We encourage everyone to check their yard once a week and dump out anything that is holding water, especially after a rain event.”

Goodman noted that a tablespoon of stagnant water can produce about 200 mosquitoes and that an unattended, un-drained swimming pool can result in many thousands of mosquitoes.

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tect one’s self from mosquito bites and to limit the possibility of contracting West Nile Virus.

“West Nile Virus will be very active in our district as the summer approaches and we want to make sure that people are protecting themselves when outdoors by wearing an effective repellent,” he said.

Goodman described the virus as one that is typically carried by birds and transmitted by mosquitoes.

“A mosquito bites an infected bird, picks up that virus and then bites another bird and passes it on, or bites a horse or conceivable bites a human and passes it on,” he said.

Goodman explained that there are certain birds that are more likely to contract the West Nile Virus.

“Some birds are significantly more susceptible to the virus itself,” he said.

“So when you have the corvid family or the jays, crows, magpies, those things, the virus amplifies in their system very rapidly. So, they (have) a high viremia, which means that if a mosquito bites those types of birds, it’s going to pick it up.”

Because of the disease’s primary existence as a bird disease, Goodman said that the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District is dedicated to gathering information on local bird and mosquito populations.

“What we try to do in terms of our program is look at our surveillance for both the bird population and birds that are dying from (the disease), and then obviously the mosquito population, as well,” he said.

“Collecting mosquitoes, testing them to see if they are carrying the virus, so that we can do our best job in protecting public health.”

Goodman said that presenting precise human-related statistics regarding West Nile Virus is challenging.

“Essentially one in five people who get bitten by an infected mosquito will start to exhibit symptoms, which means their bodies are not

This green water swimming pool can be the breeding site of thousands of mosquitoes.

effectively fighting it off,” he said. “Eighty percent of the people that get infected with West Nile Virus, their bodies figure out how to fight it off and they never even know that they have it.”

But for those whose bodies are unable to fight off the virus, they experience flu-like symptoms, including nausea, headaches and joint pains.

In those cases, most people’s bodies eventually overcome this virus, which has no known vaccine to eliminate it.

But if one’s body is not able to fight off this virus, it can lead to a neuroinvasive form of the disease, which can cause blindness, paralysis, and even death.

Goodman mentioned that during the last few years, about 70 percent of the reported cases of the virus in California have been the neuroinvasive form of the disease.

But he added that many cases of the virus go unreported.

“If you get sick with West Nile Virus and it is July and you start to exhibit flu-like symptoms, you may never go to the doctor,” he said. “You

may just lie in bed, you may recover and so, you never get tested for it. You never go to the doctor to get diagnosed.

And even if you do sometimes go to the doctor, the doctor may not test for it.”

Goodman noted that the virus annually afflicts thousands of people, even though the state Department of Public Health reports much lower numbers.

For instance, two years ago, the department reported less than 800 human cases.

Although the virus tends to have a greater impact on very young and senior people, Goodman stated that the disease has no discerning factor.

“We’ve had plenty of 20year-olds and healthy 30year-olds and (the virus) can run anywhere,” he said. “So, the concern that we want to make sure is that we’re trying to get information out to everybody as to what you can do to protect yourself.”

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WHAT’S FRIDAY, APRIL 21 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, SECOND SESSION – In this free, 3-session OASIS course you will get an introduction to websites and apps for sharing photos online, what to look for when buying a digital camera, how to take and edit better photos, and more! You should already know how to use a mouse and keyboard. Registration is required and spots are limited. Go to www. saclibrary.org/events to reserve your place, or ask for help at your local library. For ages 18 and up. Friday, April 14, 21, 28 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at McKinley Library, 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento.

AZTEC PINOCCHIO – Come celebrate Día de los Niños with Caterpillar Puppets production of Aztec Pinocchio. This bilingual Spanish and English show tells the story of Maldo the Magician and marionette puppet boy he brings to life. Family/ All Ages. Friday, April 21 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at McKinley Library, 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 COMPTON’S MARKET GRAND REOPENING: On Saturday April 22 at 11:00 am the doors at Compton’s Market will open. The butcher will be ready to slice, a fry basket will dip into hot oil to sizzle fries and Indian food aromas will waft out of the steam trays. A new “local boy” chef will plan the menu and keep the kitchen team hopping. Address: 4065 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95819. 456-2443

FRIDAY, APRIL 28 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, THIRD SESSION – In this free, 3-session OASIS course you will get an introduction to websites and apps for sharing photos online, what to look for when buying a digital camera, how to take and edit better photos, and more! You should already know how to use a mouse and keyboard. Registration is re-

HAPPeNiNg quired and spots are limited. Go to www. saclibrary.org/events to reserve your place, or ask for help at your local library. For ages 18 and up. Friday, April 14, 21, 28 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at McKinley Library, 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento.

HARD HATS, HIGH HEELS: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento welcomes you to join over 400 of Sacramento’s ambassadors, influencers, and business leaders for our premier fundraising event on Friday, April 28th at Sacramento’s most exclusive and evanescent event venue - the Railyards. Attendees will include a highprofile group of top philanthropists, business leaders, elected officials, and media representatives. The Gala will raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento’s programs to build and repair hope, homes, and community in the greater Sacramento and Yolo County community. The Hard Hats & High Heels Gala is Habitat for Humanity’s one and only fundraising event for the year and will include a special collaborative painted doors project with local artists, a VIP reception with the artists and fellow VIP’s, a gourmet feast, lively entertainment, a high end Live Auction led by David Sobon Auctions, mingling with fellow leaders and community influencers, and much more. ou to attend, sponsor, and be recognized as we transform the Railyards for an evening to remember to help change lives and build a better community where everyone has a safe, decent place to call home.

Friday, April 28 at 6:30 to 10 p.m., Railyards Boulevard, Sacramento, California 95811 Tickets available at www.HabitatGreaterSac.org. This year’s event is chaired by Pam Saltenberger with Honorary Committee Members Mayor Darrell Steinberg, Mary Daffin, John Frisch, Patrick Harbison, Denton Kelley, Joan Leineke, and Diane Mizell.

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SATURDAY, MAY 6 SACRAMENTO COVERED TO HOLD 17th ANNUAL HEALTHY KIDS DAY: This year, the event which runs from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., will be held at the Golden 1 Center. Families can enroll for health insurance and receive free health services. Organizers expect to serve more than 2,500 people. Families can park their cars in the Serna Parking lot and take shuttle buses to the Golden 1 Center. Visit SacramentoCovered.org/Healthy-Kids-Day for more information.

ment are expected to be in attendance. This year’s event is sponsored by the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, Regional Transit and Capital Public Radio, among others.

Breathe Fest will be held at the Sacramento Railyards on May 11, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. To purchase tickets, become a sponsor or learn more about Breathe Fest, visit www.sacbreathe.org/breathefest.

After May 1, ticket prices will go up to $40.

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THURSDAY, MAY 11 BREATHE FEST 2017– Celebrating community and clean air in the Sacramento Region: Breathe California Sacramento Region will put a twist on their long-standing Clean Air Awards by honoring Sacramento’s leaders in sustainability at a brand new event, Breathe Fest. Breathe Fest will highlight impactful changes Sacramento residents can make in their daily lives and honor five local Clean Air Champions. Breathe Fest, to be held at the exclusive Sacramento Railyards Paintshop, will feature live music from IdeaTeam, regional food and beer from SactoMoFo, a local marketplace curated by DISPLAY, tiny homes, and an electric vehicle showcase. Event emcee, Kat Maudru, will honor local clean air champions, individuals and organizations making significant strides in improving air quality in the greater Sacramento region. This year’s winners include an impressive list of local leaders and businesses that have contributed to improving air quality through targeted actions. Specific contributions include decreasing water and energy usage, pioneering public school food waste recycling programs and instituting innovative business practices In addition to the awards program, music, food and beverages, Breathe Fest will feature an exciting interactive networking space where sponsors can showcase their latest programs, achievements or technological developments to attendees. Many of the region’s most influential business and civic leaders as well as elected officials from all levels of govern-

CSUS PRESENTS THE CURATE SHAKESPEARE ‘AS YOU LIKE IT’: A comically inept acting company sets its sights on an impromptu performance of Shakespeare’s As You like It, but being miscast, undermanned, and lacking commitment, they continuously endure countless humiliations as they make near hash of the precious holy words of Shakespeare. Eventually they perform all 33 roles with hilarious perseverance, turning torture into triumph as they tap into the beauty and integrity of Shakespeare’s universe. By Don Nigro; directed by Michelle Felten. Show runs April 27 - May 6 - Studio Theatre (Behind Saigon Bay, between the Library and Capistrano Hall); 6000 J St. Thursday, April 27: 6:30 pm; $8 Friday, April 28: 6:30 pm; $8 Saturday, April 29: 2 pm; $8 Thursday, May 4: 6:30 pm; $8 Friday, May 5: 6:30 pm; $8 Saturday, May 6: 2:00 pm; $8 Please go to www.csus.edu/HornetTickets to purchase tickets.

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TAHOE PARK FOOD TRUCK MANIA: SactoMoFo, Councilman Eric Guerra, Sacramento County Supervisor Phil Serna and the Tahoe Park Neighborhood Association present Tahoe Park Food Truck Mania from 5 to 8 p.m. every fourth Friday of the month. The beer garden benefits Friends of Front Street Shelter.

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IS SEEKING LOCAL HOST FAMILIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGE STUDENTS: ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries: Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, to name a few.

ASSE students are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture while they practice their English. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich cultural experience.

The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. ASSE students are selected based on academics and personality, and host families can choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests.

To become an ASSE Host Family or to find out how to become involved with ASSE in your community, please call the ASSE Western Regional Office at 1-800-7332773 or go to www.host.asse.com to begin your host family application. Students are eager to learn about their American host family, so begin the process of welcoming your new son or daughter today!

KNITTING CIRCLE AT MCKINLEY LIBRARY – Any adult interested in knitting — even an absolute beginner — is invited to join. Participants can learn to knit, or get help on current projects and advice from expert knitters. Don’t forget to bring your knitting needles and yarn. Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at McKinley Library, 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento.

TEEN SPACE AT MCKINLEY LIBRARY – Looking for something fun to do after school? Need a place where you’re free to hang out with your friends and have a snack? Come to the McKinley Library Teen Space, Wednesdays from 3p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at McKinley Library, 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento.

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MCKINLEY PARK FOOD TRUCK MANIA: SactoMoFo and Sacramento City Councilman Jeff Harris present Food Truck Mania from 5 to 8 p.m. at McKinley Park, 601 Alhambra Blvd. every second Friday of the month. The beer garden benefits Friends of Front Street Shelter.

19th Annual East Sac Garden Tour Mother's Day Weekend — May 13 & 14 Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Treat Mom to a tour of seven beautiful East Sac gardens, shop at the Boutique, and enjoy a delicious lunch at the historic Sutter Lawn Tennis Club.

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SAC STATE’S ‘STORIES TO BE TOLD’ PRODUCTION: The ebb and flow of human rights are explored in Sac State’s production of Osvaldo Dragun’s Stories to be Told. Directed by Professor Roberto Pomo and Lisa Ross, Stories to be Told is a study of human oppression in comedy, tragedy, music and dance. Performances are in Playwrights’ Theatre on campus, 6000 J St. at 8 p.m. March 17-18; 6:30 p.m. March 16; and 2 p.m. March 19. Tickets are $5-$12, available at 278-4323 or www.csus.edu/hornettickets. Contact: 278-6069.

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Wag Hotels Sacramento 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for dogs at McKinley Park Photos by Stephen Crowley stephen@valcomnews.com

Wag Hotels Sacramento’s eighth annual Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs raised over $3,200 for NorCal Bully Breed Rescue on April 2 at McKinley Park. Inside the eggs were yummy doggy treats for Fido.

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strays.” The organization does not operate out of a facility, rather it relies on foster homes to care for the dogs that are taken in. Each dog that comes to the rescue has been: temperament tested, updated on shots, spayed or neutered, microchipped.

Many of the dogs have also been treated for various medical conditions like mange, heartworm infestation, broken bones, neurological issues.

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No Good Deed I heard the cough before I saw it. It came from a tallish woman, maybe 35. She was thin, kind of gangly and presented an overall appearance of wetness. Her eyes were red and runny, forehead glistening (fever). She clutched a plastic, pink pitcher with a lid on it. She opened the lid and spat into the pitcher.

I poked Moira beside me.

“See that horrible woman? If she comes over here we have to move.”

Moira looked around. “I don’t see anyone horrible.”

We were sitting in the emergency room of Sutter Hospital, waiting for Moira’s scan results. Moira, my sister, has had embolisms and takes Coumadin, a blood thinner that prevents clots from forming. But with Coumadin the danger of a brain bleed is ever present, so when a person taking Coumadin accidentally bangs her head, as Moira did earlier, she has to go to the ER for a brain scan. So there we sat, waiting to be told no bleed had occurred and we could go.

The woman spat again into her pink vessel and walked up the security guard. He was a sturdy young Latino guy and didn’t back away when she approached. She asked to borrow his phone. He handed it to her and she made a call. She mumbled a bit but then I heard her say, “I kin pay

when I get there.” She handed the phone back to the guard and started coughing again.

I wanted to shout to him, “Don’t touch that phone.” But he took it back and put it in his pocket, nodded sympathetically at her. Her coughing spasm continued while she wandered back to the seating area, this time flopping into a chair two rows behind us.

“We have to move,” I said to Moira who might have a brain bleed. I made Moira get up. But I didn’t want the spitting woman to think we were moving away from her, so I nudged Moira to the doorway with me while I pretended to look for a soda machine.

“What? No Coke?” I said with a look of phony bafflement.

Then I took Moira over to the furthest chairs, away from everybody. “Avoid, avoid, avoid,” I said.

The spitting woman spat again and got up, wandered listlessly. The walking dead.

She turned and headed our way. “Don’t breathe when she passes us,” I whispered to Moira.

“You’re crazy,” Moira said.

“I mean it. Here she comes.

Do. Not. Breathe.”

The woman walked by us and back to the guard. “Every cab I call, they want they money up front,” she said.

“They don’t think I’ll pay.”

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The guard gave her an understanding nod.

I wondered why she didn’t just get in the cab, get driven home, make the driver wait while she got the money. But maybe there was no money to be gotten. Maybe she had some bad taxi history. She spat again into her pitcher. She asked again for the guard’s contaminated phone; he handed it to her and she called again. She mumbled and paced and finally returned the phone. “No luck,” she said to the guard.

Cradling her pitcher of spit, she started again to wander.

The deep coughing began.

This time she sat down three chairs away and succumbed to the noisy spasm.

“She’s frigging going to kill us,” I whispered to Moira.

“Why can’t she sit still?

“I don’t want to move again,” said Moira, who, in her first emergency embolism episode, had had a “shower of embolisms” in both lungs. A shower of them.

I remember the night. Moira had called, said she was sick and had trouble breathing because she thought she’d strained her back. She was hungry. My sister Eileen and I said we’d stop by. When we got there I gave Moira a hamburger and milkshake and said I’d check on her tomorrow. But Eileen said, “Let’s call her doctor’s office, just to be safe.” Eileen called and an actual doctor answered. Eileen described Moira’s symptoms and the doctor said Moira should go to the ER immediately because with her medical history there was a chance of embolism. That’s when the shower was discovered and how I almost killed Moira with neglect and how Eileen saved her life. So now, tonight, I decided I’d better not make Moira move around too much more.

The woman got up again and resumed pacing. She looked miserable. I glanced around the ER waiting room.

A white-haired lady wearing a mask sat in the far corner. A row ahead of her a man bent over an iPad that made a perpetual dinging sound. Young parents calmly coddled a sniffling child, a person of indeterminate gender, wearing a wool hat and zebra-striped jacket, sat behind them. Since I had nothing to read I studied the person to assess the

gender. This is usually an interesting challenge. But I kept one eye on the spitter because who knew when she’d go on the move again? Sure enough, she got up.

Rubbing her forehead, clutching her plastic jug, she roamed, pausing here and there to have a coughing fit.

I gave up on the gender study and watched the woman.

Here, I thought, is a wretch.

A true wretch from the pages of Dickens. Better yet, a Typhoid Mary, resurrected to infect and kill us all. She wandered aimlessly, getting too close to people. Wasn’t it enough that she had already planted her lethal ooze on the guard’s cell phone? And did he deserve to die because he was stupid enough to lend it to her? No. If all the stupid people died there would be no one left but Eileen and the telephone doctor.

Then it hit me. Of course. I put on my gloves. I waited until the roaming, spitting woman circled behind us. I walked up to the guard and stood as far off as I could politely stand and still speak privately. “I’ll be glad to pay for a cab for that lady,” I whispered.

He stepped nearer, forcing me back. “That’s real nice,” he said. “You sure about this?”

“I’m sure.” But I said I wanted him to give her the money privately so she wouldn’t be embarrassed in front of people. Of course the truth was that I wanted to avoid contact. And he had already been exposed. I discretely tried to hand him a twenty. But he said, smiling, “Lemme go tell her now,” and walked over to her. I went back to our seats.

Moira was asleep.

The guard returned and asked me to step outside.

I followed him. There she was, standing there, shivering. “You really wanna help?” she said.

“Sure.” I had kept my gloves on. I handed her the twenty.

“You go and get some rest,” I said. I presented a big smile of human warmth.

Blinking, she clutched the money. “You’re so nice,” she said. “I just gotta give you a hug.”

In an instant she’d embraced me and put a full, slippery kiss on my cheek.

“You’re so nice,” she repeated, still hugging, clinging. I could hear the rumble in her chest. “So nice.”

When she pulled away she wiped a tear from her eye and grinned at the guard who bestowed a beaming smile on both of us.

When she finally made her taxi call I peeled off the gloves and went back inside to find a bathroom to quickly wash away as much of the kiss as I could. But there was Moira coming toward me. “They’re letting me go,” she said. “All clear.”

“Stay back.”

She bent down and lifted something from the floor.

“You dropped your glove,” she said.

“No. Don’t touch it. Drop it.”

“You’re getting crazy.” Moira was happy to have been released. She followed me to the ladies room, and hovered while I washed my face with the meager dab of soap allotted and the thin drool of lukewarm water. These stingy hospitals and their cheap public sinks. But part of the kiss had hit my lower left nostril, so the scrub was probably too late anyway.

Everything was fine when we got home at 6 a.m. I took a nap and woke happy. Everything was fine the next day too. On the third day I got a headache and woke the fourth day with a cough. The cough was horrible, deep, rattly, incessant. I felt green. I called Moira. When I heard her voice I knew. She coughed for a week. Then for her it stopped.

I coughed for three weeks.

Three entire weeks and two days. My doctor said, ride it out. I coughed in bed, in the shower, in the car, walking, talking, resting, eating. I coughed on a trip to Bodega Bay. I coughed in the hotel, I coughed on the Pacific ocean. I came home to continue coughing in East Sacramento. I coughed when I tried to exercise. I coughed when I sprawled on the couch. I coughed, I coughed, I coughed. I didn’t go to any meetings or public gatherings because of the cough. I didn’t have to cook because, well, the cough. Wherever I went I carried with me this sick chest and this incessant frigging cough.

I coughed morning, noon and night, coughed till my sides hurt, coughed till my throat was raw, but never, I swear, not ever, not once, never did I, nor ever will I, spit.

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Certain details of these incidents have been removed due to potential follow up investigation into the incident and/ or for privacy rights.

-sacpd.org March 30 (Driving Under the Influence): 3000 block of N Street at 3:06 p.m.

Officers responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver in a vehicle in the business parking lot. Officers arrived and contacted the driver who also had a young child in the car. Officers believed the female to be impaired and conducted a DUI investigation. The female was arrested for DUI charges and child endangerment.

April 1 (Vandalism): 1900 block of 65th Street at 11:42 a.m.

Officers were dispatched to the area regarding a dispute between motorists that occurred. Upon arrival, officers contacted one party in the dispute and determined that the windshield on their vehicle had been damaged by a projectile from a BB gun. The other party involved in the dispute was no longer on scene and was not identified. A vandalism report was generated.

ing at each other. A motive for the shooting is still under investigation; no arrests have been made at this time.

The victim appears to be an report was generated and fol- unintended victim, not related to the group firing at low-up will be conducted. each other and is expected to survive. Both groups of April 3 (Assault Arrest): 5600 block of suspects fled the area in vehicles. A report was gener53rd Street at 4:07 a.m.

Officers responded to a ated and the investigation residence regarding a stab- remains very active. bing that occurred. Upon arrival, officers determined (Threats): 3300 block of C that the victim was assault- Street at 7 p.m. ed by his girlfriend resulting The suspect came to the in a non-life-threatening in- store earlier in the day and jury. The suspect was still on got upset with the employscene and was arrested on as- ee. The suspect returned sault charges. later in the day with a bat and began threatening the (Warrant Arrest): Stockton store employee. The susBoulevard / Y Street at 11:48 pect left the area in a vehia.m. cle and was spotted by ofUCD PD was hailed re- ficers. Officers initiated a garding a suspect who point- traffic stop and the vehicle ed a handgun and shot a pulled over. He was taken round off at a citizen. ​ They into custody and booked suspect was reportedly riding for threats. a bicycle when the incident occurred. Officers located the April 4 subject riding at 8th Ave/44th (Fatal vehicle accident): 2200 St with a black firearm in his block of Stockton Boulevard at hand. The male was detained 11:58 p.m. and the firearm was found to Officers responded to a be a realistic looking BB gun. single vehicle accident at The subject was arrested for the 2200 block of Stockoutstanding warrant. No one ton Blvd. Officers arrived was injured in the incident. and located a vehicle that had left the roadway and (Shooting): 6400 block of Stock- collided with a tree. The ton Boulevard at 3:16 p.m.. driver was unresponsive Officers responded to a in the car. Fire personcall of a shooting where a nel arrived and declared person was reportedly shot. the victim deceased on The victim was being trans- scene. The Major Colliported by a friend but was sion Investigation Unit restopped by SSD near the sponded and took over the 5800 block of Stockton investigation.

Boulevard. SFD responded and completed the trans- April 6 port. The preliminary in- (Missing person): 3200 block vestigation suggests that of M Street at 2:08 p.m.

Officers responded for a there were two separate missing person report. Ofgroups of individuals shoot-

ficers arrived and contacted a neighbor. Officers determined the victim had made statements that he might harm himself and that he was not at his residence.

Officers took a missing person report and checked the area. Officers also checked all local hospitals for the victim as well with negative results.

(Stolen Vehicle): 29th and N streets at 11:33 p.m.

An officer located a stolen vehicle in the area. Officers stopped the vehicle and took the suspect into custody. The female suspect was booked on auto theft related charges.

April 10 (Robbery): 2900 block of R Street at 4:52 p.m.

A robbery occurred at knife-point in the area of 28th Street between P Street after a verbal altercation occurred between the victim and the suspects. The male half produced a knife and kicked the victim’s purse while holding her at knifepoint. The victim’s wallet fell from her purse and the male half retrieved it and fled. A report was generated and the investigation remains on-going.

(Burglary): 6000 block of Power Inn Road at 4:09 p.m.

Officers responded for a burglary report. Officers arrived and contacted the complainant. Officers determined that suspects had forced entry into the residence. Officers took a report to document the incident. It was unclear what was taken as the victim had not returned home yet. No arrests have been made at this time.

April 11 (Death Investigation): 3300 April 9 block of Lanatt Street at 4:32 (Vehicle Pursuit): 25th and K p.m.

Streets at 12:55 a.m.

Union Pacific Rail Road An officer observed a ve- advised that a pedestrian was hicle driving on K Street on the tracks and was hit. Ofwith no headlights. A ficers responded to the area traffic stop was conduct- and located a deceased subed and the driver stopped ject. It was discovered that momentarily, then took the subject was walking on off, leading the officer on the tracks and laid down. A a short pursuit that end- UPRR investigator responded a couple blocks away. ed and took over the scene.

The driver was booked for being intoxicated, evad- (Stolen Vehicle): 3600 block of ing, driving on a suspend- 44th Street at 9:56 p.m.

Officers responded to the loed license and probation cation regarding subjects pushviolation. ing a vehicle away from the res(Burglary): 2500 block of O idence. Upon arrival, a man and woman were detained after they Street at 4:34 a.m.

Officers responded to a were found in possession of the burglary in progress where car which was ultimately found the suspect was breaking to be stolen. Officers were also into the laundry room. Of- able to tie the two suspects to a ficers arrived and caught the nearby burglary of a residence. suspect. He was booked for Both suspects were booked for burglary and vehicle theft. burglary.

April 2 (Negligent Discharge of a Firearm): 6700 block of 4th Avenue at 7:21 p.m.

Officers were dispatched to the area regarding a shooting that occurred. Upon arrival, officers determined that a verbal dispute took place between the suspect and witnesses during which time the suspect pulled out a firearm and negligently discharged it.

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Chautauqua Playhouse presents “Orphans” Chautauqua Playhouse now presents Lyle Kessler’s “Orphans” at the playhouse.

The show runs on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through April 23 with additional matinees on March 25 and April 22 at 2 p.m. The performances will be held at the Chautauqua Playhouse, 5325 Engle Road in the La Sierra Community Center in Carmichael. Admission is $20 general, $18 seniors/students and SARTA members. Premium seating is an additional $1.

Set in the not too distant past in North Philadelphia, when crime rates were rising, and the divide between the elite class and the poor was growing, “Orphans” is the unassuming story of two brothers, one a petty pickpocket and the other a lost dreamer, abandoned to the world around them. With a chance kidnapping, they befriend a mysterious businessman whose arrival defines a brother’s love and changes the landscape of his, and their, lives.

Please note: This production contains adult content and strong language.

The direction is by Tim Yancey, set design by Rodger Hoopman, with lighting design

by Andrew Fiffick. The cast includes Andrew Cochrane, Wesley Murphy, and Dan Trainor.

Information and tickets are available through the Chautauqua Playhouse website: www.cplayhouse.org or call the box office at (916) 4897529, during business hours.

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