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Each year at the Spirit of the Pocket 4th of July Parade, judges tally up votes for the highly contested trophies for various categories.

Judged by the honorable Melissa Andrews, Patrick O’Kane, Shauna Pompei, Rita Maningo, and Linda Powell, various criteria such as enthusiasm, group size, effort, and presentation were tallied on a scale from one to five with the following results: Grand Prize: Sac Firefighters’ Pipes and Drums “Wow Factor”: Iya Taekwondo Most Patriotic: Sacramento Youth Band Community Spirit: Jointly awarded to Sac Valley Porsche Club, Just for Corvettes, Pocket Hot Rods The event could not have been possible without organizers Valley Community Newspapers’ ad representative Linda Pohl, Riverside Wesleyan Pastor Mike Higley and Kathy Garcia who did everything from creating the parade’s lineup, finding cars for dignitaries and organizing volunteers.

Additionally, VCN’s Matias Bombal was the master of ceremonies extraordinaire and photographer Stephen Crowley captured beautiful photos which you can see more of on page 15.

Dignitaries included Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones, Assemblymember Jim Cooper, County Supervisor Patrick Kennedy, Vice Mayor Rick Jennings, planning and design commissioner Doug Covill, park commissioner Shane Singh, and SMUD board of director Genevieve Shiroma.

“What a nice guy and come to find out my best friend is very good friend of his,” said Cooper’s driver, George Wellner, a longtime Pocket resident, of the politician who rode in his 30 Model A Ford. Wellner’s wife Connie drove Kennedy in a Citroen.

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“ That was a fun day,” George Wellner said.

The Wellners have participated in the parade for many years. “(I) love watching the people. They were so friendly, the way they dress the little kids up and the babies no more than 5 months old, they have them dressed up.

We will do it again next year.”

This year’s grand marshal, Kathi Windheim, had the following to say regarding her overall experience of the parade: “It was sensationally amazing and our library teens were so energized. They almost ran the entire route – they tossed out over 300 mini beach balls and 70 pounds of candy! Sacramento Public Library Director Rivkah Sass who was riding with me had a blast! Pocket just has one of the best organized parades anywhere.”

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In memory of Pocket author Laurie Hoirup whose life tragically ended in the Sacramento River on July 4

By Monica Stark

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Life is what you make it and you can be happy, successful and productive even with a significant disability.

That’s the message surrounding Pocket author Laurie Hoirup award-winning “I Can Dance: My Life with a Disability” memoir, which was published in 2012.

Laurie lived her life increasing the awareness of and living successfully with a significant disability until a freak accident occurred on the Fourth of July as the Sacramento Bee reported she fell into the Sacramento River in her wheelchair after watching the riverfront Fourth of July fireworks show.

The Bee article quoted husband, Jacob Hoirup, who said the accident occurred as he and several other people were getting off a pontoon at the Sacramento Marina after watching the fireworks on the boat.

According to the article, Laurie Hoirup was on a ramp between the boat and dock when the boat shifted and caused the ramp to fall into the water. That brought Hoirup and some of the other passengers down with it,

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he said. Jacob Hoirup estimated that he and his wife were roughly 15 feet underwater. Though he tried to save her, her wheelchair was too heavy and he had to go back to the surface to breathe. When he returned underwater, he said he couldn’t find his wife.

Minutes later, he and family members, as well as bystanders, were able to locate her body, according to the article.

A few years ago, Laurie contacted the Pocket News for an interview to promote her book. What follows are excerpts from that interview.

Living with a disability since the age of 2, and having used a wheelchair since the age of 5, Laurie has required full personal care, which included dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, feeding and most other things. How-

ever, she has had a very successful life, in spite of her limitations.

She proudly said, “I am married, I have two adult children – a son and a daughter, who are both married and have blessed me with three wonderful grandsons and another grandchild on the way (hopSee Author, page 6

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The greatest attraction of our community is our parks.

I have believed this as long as I have lived in this community and I always will.

And, as such, I have always viewed the protection and cultivation of our parks as a top priority as your City Council representative. So, it gives me great pleasure to bring to you an update on the work that has been done in Seymour Park.

The drought and years of reduced maintenance due to budget cuts before I took office created a perfect breeding space for gophers in Seymour Park. As a result, last year marked one of largest in gopher population in the history of the area. And, the gophers’ infestation left the park wrought with uneven ground, dirt patches and damaged trees and plants. By the end of the summer, Seymour Park was no longer the crowning jewel of our community that it once was.

Given, my passion for our parks, I couldn’t stand by and watch one of our community’s best amenities go to waste. So, I reached out to the City of Sacramento’s Department of Parks and Recreation, the Sacramento City Unified School District and our local community groups

to develop a plan of attack to get our park back from the gophers. And, over the winter months we fought aggressively to restore the natural beauty of Seymour Park.

Following the Integrated Pest Management Philosophy (IPMP), we identified and monitored the pest issue and then implemented a specific treatment method that is the most practical, efficient and cost effective option to get the longest lasting results.

In this case, the best course of action was combination of ground treatment and closing gopher holes and tunnels.

First, City contractor, Hunters Pest Control, aggressively treated the park grounds to deter and limit the growth of the gopher population. Then, with the help of volunteers from Pocket Little League, Pocket Area Congregations Together and the community, gopher holes and tunnels were knocked down and leveled out. Once the ground was leveled, restoration efforts could begin.

Meanwhile, neighboring residents were informed of these efforts and encouraged to simultaneously treat their own property through trapping, flooding, weed elimination, and exclusion. (For more tips on residential gopher control, visit UC Davis’ IPM website at www.ipm.ucdavis. edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/ pn7433.html.)

The restoration of the park began with seeding the grass and, thanks to a wet winter, the grass has been able to grow back rather quickly. Next, the Department of Parks and Recreation plant-

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Now, we are starting to see the results of all of these efforts: The gopher population has been reduced by 30 to 50 percent throughout the Seymour Park area and there has been a marked decrease in their activity in the area. The dry, brown spots of last summer are being replaced with soft, lush grass. The new trees and plants have taken root and have really brought the area back to life.

Nevertheless, we understand that the battle is not over. It took years for Seymour Park to get to the state that it was in last summer and it will take more than just a season to get the park back to its full glory. We have just completed Phase 1 of a 3phase restoration: First, we reduced the gopher population. Next we will continue to reduce the population. The City contractor will continue to treat the park every Friday or more often as needed. The School District will continue their treatments through the end of the month. In the third phase, park maintenance staff will continue to monitor the growth of the grass, plants and trees.

I am so grateful to everyone that has devoted their time, efforts and resources to helping to restore Seymour Park. This is yet one more example of how wonderful things happen when we work together for good of our community.

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State Fair to open with old, new attractions July 8

By LANCE ARMSTRONG Lance@valcomnews.com

The California State Fair will once again return to Cal Expo with a variety of new additions and old-time favorites. The event will run from July 8-24.

Among the new features of the fair this year will be new midway rides, new competitions and food, and new live entertainment, including performances by musical artists that will make their California State Fair debuts.

Best of California Sabrina Rodriguez, media director for the fair, commented about the fair’s efforts to celebrate the state’s best offerings.

“There’s nothing wrong with corn dogs and cotton candy and we love that, as well,” she said. “But really the California State Fair is about highlighting the best of California. The best beer, the best wine, the best cheese, the best olive oil, the best crafts, the best photography, really the best, because there’s so much talent and so much flavor and so many wonderful things that happen all throughout the state.”

Best of winners will include winners of the fair’s commercial wine competitions that will be showcased in the wine garden. Winning wines will be poured for fair guests.

Some of the state’s best olive oils and cheese will be presented in the California Building.

The fair’s racetrack grandstand will be the site of the Best of California Brew Fest on July 16 at 3 p.m. Admission is $35/advance and $40/day of show.

Midway of fun One of the fair’s most popular attractions, the midway, will offer three new rides.

One of those rides, the Quasar, features two-person passenger cars that run at a fast pace and create a unique undulating sensation.

Another ride, the Inversion, carries passengers side to side, up and down and even turns upside down. The ride can reach a height of nearly 80 feet.

The latter ride, 1001 Nachts, features a free falling feeling as its passengers are lifted in the air and brought to the ground.

Also new this year is the Sky Ride, a $1.1 million permanent addition that features a bird’s eye view of the fairgrounds.

Edible offerings Among the food that will be introduced at this year’s fair will be available through Cardinali’s, a vendor known for its deep fried watermelon and deep fried pineapple.

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As for new menu items, Cardinali’s will offer a chicken bowl, a veggie bowl and bananas foster, a dessert featuring a deep fried banana over ice cream with other ingredients.

The menu of another vendor, Sweet Cheeks, will include deep fried Twix, deep fried Twizzler Twinkie, and peanut butter and jelly cheesecake.

Other featured food items from other vendors will be bacon wrapped corn on the cob and a veggie burger.

Grinders will be the destination spot for meat lovers who are interested in the three-pork offering of sweet pork, bacon and ham.

Gourmet hot dogs will be available from fair vendor, Eddie’s Hot Doggin.

Rose’s Mexican Food will serve fresh fish burritos, Hot Dog on a Stick will offer veggie dogs on a stick, and Egg Roll on a Stick will have Toothless Dragon Wings, which are non-spicy chicken wings.

Fair guests will also be able to purchase a variety of Mediterranean and East Indian food.

And for those who are interested in trying many different food items, but in smaller portions the “$2 Taste of the Fair” will present fair guests with such an opportunity.

On Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., each vendor will offer $2 samples of some of their food items.

New entertainment Among the new entertainment at this year’s fair will be a high dive show, in which divers will dive off an 80foot platform and perform twists and turns before reaching the water. Live shows begin July 12.

Cal Expo will also be the site of the California State Fair Cornhole Championship on July 12. More than 50 twoperson teams will compete for that title.

Bonney Field will be the site of two professional rugby matches during the fair.

And for children, the fair will offer an interactive entertainment experience aimed at teaching kids about agriculture in a fun manner.

Ticket Information Adult Daily Admission: $12 Senior Daily Admission (62 & better): $10 Youth Daily Admission: $8 Child Daily Admission (4 & under) Free Ride Wristband (Monday through Thursday): $30 Ride Wristband (Friday through Sunday) $35 Auto Parking: $10 Coupon Book: $5 Best of California Brewfest – VIP: $50 (Includes Fair admission): Best of California Brewfest – General Admission: $40

Concert series The fair’s concert series, which will be presented on the Golden 1 Stage will include Tony! Toni! Toné! on July 8, Chaka Khan on July 11, Tower of Power on July 13, Dwight Yoakam on July 17, Styx on July 18 and The Pointer Sisters on July 20.

All seating is free, except for reserved seating closest to the stage.

The fair will also present a variety of other live music performances on other stages.

Animal attractions As usual, the fair will also feature a variety of animal attractions, including the Sale of Champions on July 10, 10 days of horse racing, the Animal Education Center, an animal petting zoo, and opportunities to see some of the state’s best livestock in the Tractor Supply Company Big Barn.

Native plants New to the fair this year will be the completely renovated California native plant area, which features more than 100 species of native plants that collectively create a shaded oasis.

Transportation exhibit Among the unique new exhibits at this year’s fair will be an interactive transportation exhibit, which explores California’s transportation of the past, present and beyond.

Photography competition This year, the fair will feature a new competition category: photography.

The competition will highlight more than 2,200 entries.

Come one, come all Rodriguez extended an invitation for local residents and others to attend this year’s edition of the State Fair.

“We invite everyone of all ages to come out and enjoy and sample the best of California during the 17 best days of summer at the California State Fair,” she said.

For ticket information and other details about the 2016 State Fair, visit the website www.castatefair.org.

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ACC holds Monday Ikenobo Ikebana classes

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Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging.

Ikenobo is the oldest school of Ikebana and is considered the “origin of Ikebana.” The rules of Ikebana were established by enjoying nature and by careful observation of how plants grow. Today, the seasonal beauty of flowers is appreciated through both traditional and contemporary styles.

Ikenobo Ikebana classes are offered at ACC Senior Services, 7334 Park City Drive, in the Greenhaven/Pocket area. In each class, students learn the essential principles and techniques of Ikebana and create their own unique arrangements with guidance from the instructor, Chieko Hirai-Brim.

Brim has practiced this art since her early high school days in Japan. What began as a first-year art requirement when she was sixteen, quickly turned into a passion. After fulfilling her art requirement at school, she continued on with Ikebana well into adulthood. Brim earned her license twenty years ago before coming to the United States from Tokyo, Japan. When she moved to the U.S. in 1996, one of her main goals was to teach the Ikenobo style of Ikebana.

Ikenobo has three basic styles: Rikka, Shoka, and Freestyle. Brim’s classes are focused around Freestyle. With Freestyle, students can express their feelings and emotions without having to follow a strict set of guidelines.

Brim hopes her students feel at ease, stressfree and relaxed while taking her classes. She strives to create an enjoyable environment in which students can lose themselves in their flower arrangements, and provides insight on different techniques that aid students in reaching their full potential. It is Brim’s hope that after taking her class, students are able to express themselves through the intricate art form that is Ikebana.

On Mondays, classes are scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and are $30 per class, if

ing for a granddaughter).

I have been a director of a nonprofit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities and I have also been the Chief Deputy Director for the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, appointed by (former) Gov. (Arnold) Schwarzenegger. I am presently retired and writing. I am very pleased to say that my first book ‘I Can Dance: My Life with a Disability’ won first place in my first writing competition.”

Laurie had belonged to a group called the Northern California Publishers and Authors and held the treasurer position. Each year the organization hosts an annual writing competition for its members, which is approximately 90 members. Laurie entered her book into the nonfiction, general category, where she won first place.

Excited and proud over her big win, she proudly said of the honor, “My first book, my first fighting competition, my first place!”

Over the course of 257 pages (with a size 14 font for ADA compliance), Laurie’s book is strictly not a “how to” book. In fact, she chose the title because she shares several stories of

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paid monthly in advance, or $35 per class, if paid week-to-week in advance. Flowers are provided and students learn to create two different arrangements in each class. Starting in July, classes will also be offered on Tuesdays, from 10 to 10:45 a.m., for $20 per class, if paid monthly in advance, or $25 per class, if paid week-to-week in advance. In this class, students will work on one individual arrangement in each class. To register for classes, call 393-9026, ext. 330. For more information, visit www.accsv.org.

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dancing throughout the book and she knows that most people can’t imagine someone in a wheelchair dancing, but, as she said, “I Can Dance,” adding that her publisher strongly encouraged the subtitle so that people would know it was a memoir.

Laurie grew up in a small town in northern Illinois where coping with the cold weather was amongst some of her biggest challenges, a fete which ultimately led to her family to move to Arizona, where landing a job became her biggest challenge at the time.

Speaking on how she grew into her own skin and learned to succeed on her own merit, Laurie attributed much of that to her family. “My mother raised me to stand up for myself, take risks, have determination and believe in myself. I see her as being one of the biggest factors in my accomplishments and success. My education, family and friends were huge factors.”

Laurie was the Program Manager and then Director of Community Access Center in Riverside, California for approximately three years before being appointed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as deputy director for two years, after which time she was promoted to Chief Deputy Director for another three years and she retired in 2011.

Laurie expanded services provided by her organization, in addition to writing grants and receiving additional money to provide those services. Her greatest success there included working with the city and creating a Mayors Commission on Disability in addition to his previous five commissions. It became chartered and permanent.

Speaking about her time away from her former occupations, just a few years ago Laurie said: “I am very much enjoying retirement… I am still active with several committees, while at the same time pursuing my writing.”

Divorced from her first husband, Laurie made a life with second husband JR who helped raise Chad and Jillian, the children from her first marriage.

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Boy Scout troop to celebrate milestone anniversary with community July 16

By LANCE ARMSTRONG Lance@valcomnews.com

Boy Scout Troop 259 will celebrate its 50th anniversary in the Greenhaven-Pocket area with a community event at Garcia Bend Park at 7654 Pocket Road on Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The gathering will feature opportunities to share stories, view memorabilia, socialize with current and former Scouts and scouters, attend a special ceremony, play games and enjoy a $5 per person picnic lunch with a hamburger, chips, a drink and watermelon.

Bob Fong, who moved with his family from downtown Sacramento to the Pocket area in 1964, said that before the establishment of Troop 259, he founded Cub Scout Pack 259 with his wife, Mary.

“We started the Cub Scout (pack) over at Bear Flag (Elementary) School (which was located at 6620 Gloria Drive), because Cub Scout Pack 255 was filled up,” he said. “They wouldn’t take any more kids, so we started the cub pack over there in 1964. Then our three boys (Dennis, Robin “Rob” and Michael “Mickey”), at that particular time, they graduated out of the cub pack. We tried to get them in the Scout troop, but the Scout troop was filled up. So, we had to start a new Scout Troop 259 over at Bear Flag school.

Bob and Mary’s aforementioned sons, as well as their youngest son, Douglas, who is now known as Kevin, would all become Eagle Scouts. The Eagle Scout award is the highest rank that can be achieved in the Boy Scouts program.

The troop’s first Eagle Scout, Jim Leigh, earned that award in 1969, after transferring as a Life Scout from a different troop.

During the following year, Dennis Fong became the first boy to fulfill all of his Eagle Scout requirements in Troop 259.

Bob and Mary also have two grandsons – Ryan and Anthony Fong – that became Eagles, and a great-grandson, who is on the path to obtaining the same rank.

Bob’s family history in scouting dates back to about 1934, when his brother, Yen, Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

became a Scout. He eventually achieved the rank of Star Scout.

Bob followed in his brothers’ footsteps, as he became a Scout in about 1942, and stayed in the program long enough to become a First Class Scout.

At the time of the formation of Troop 259, Bob was not new to establishing Scout Troops, he explained.

“I go way back to about 1954, (when) I started Troop 96,” he said. “That was in the downtown area. That was after I got out of the Navy.”

At that time, the Fongs were residing at 803 S St., near Southside Park.

With the establishment of Troop 259, the now-late Bob Galway became that troop’s first scoutmaster.

Since the troop’s early days under the direction of Galway, 174 members of the troop earned the rank of Eagle Scouts. Three more of the troop’s Scouts are expected to achieve that rank this year.

Also among those Eagle Scouts is Bob Galway’s son, Jeff.

One of the aforementioned Eagles, Rob Fong, who is not to beconfusedwiththeformerSacramento City Council member by the same name, reminisced about his time with Troop 259.

“My best early memories are packing our gear and canoeing several days on the Russian River,” he said. “Last year, a few of us were showcased in the Pocket News when we summited Mount Whitney. However, it seems the time most memorable, with a smile, is when it poured rain, snowed or the strong winds blew our tents apart. After 50 years, it comes down to the close lifetime friendships that we still have today that’s most treasured.”

The troop’s second scoutmaster, Bob Kimball, also commented about the 50th anniversary of the troop.

“A 50th anniversary for any Scout troop is something that’s worthwhile,” he said.

“Not too many troops make it to 50 years, just like any business or anything like that. So, it’s a memorable (experience) that I’ve been a part of for a number of years.”

Kimball, a former state health department employee who moved to the Pocket area from Berkeley in 1969,

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Eagle Scouts Anthony Fong, Matthew Puliz, Travis Murata, Kory Worl, Miguel Francisco and Andrew Toy pose for this picture at Elks Lodge No. 6 on Dec. 27, 2008.

served as the troops’ scoutmaster from 1970 to 1993.

His interest in scouting began during his youth when he spent a short time as a Scout in his hometown in Idaho.

“I grew up in the years just before the war and during the war when there just weren’t that many adults around to take over,” he said. “So, I was a Scout for a while, but never went past a First Class Scout.”

Eventually, Kimball had three sons, Robert, Davis and Douglas, who all became Eagle Scouts.

Kimball, who is now 87 and continues to reside in the Pocket area with his wife, Mary, shared his views about the scouting program.

“It’s a chance for boys sometimes, I think, to get away from their parents and take some responsibility that isn’t always given to them,” he said. “They have the opportunity to explore activities they probably would never explore otherwise or never even think about.

“Boys need to get together with other boys with some adult guidance. And they need to get away from even their families. I’m not saying their families aren’t important, but they need to be able to express themselves in different ways. That’s what scouting is all about.”

Ike Krieg, who became the troop’s scoutmaster in 2014, also praised the scouting program.

“I think it’s one of the best programs that our country can offer young men,” he said.

“It’s a great opportunity for dads to mentor their sons and it gives a Scout an opportuni-

ty to learn some very important values.”

Krieg, who became a Life Scout during his youth, added that the troop has received special recognition in the scouting program.

“One thing our troop has been exceeding at for a number of years is we have consistently earned the Journey to Excellence award,” he said.

“It’s an award that the troop receives for offering outstanding Boy Scout programs. We received the gold level honor for offering such a rich program for our troop.”

Krieg, who was scoutmaster for about 30 Scouts at a time during his two-year period as scoutmaster, said that one of his favorite trips was taking several Scouts on a 50mile backpacking trip from Echo Lake to Donner Lake.

Several of Krieg’s Scouts became Eagle Scouts, including his son, Joseph, Billy Hernandez, Robert Shirley and Dillon Thomas.

And Krieg emphasized that it was important for him to recognize Alice Fong, the troop’s committee chair, who he describes as one of the most dynamic people he ever met.

Troop 259 is currently led

by Scoutmaster John Pitcher and is chartered by Elks Lodge #6.

Krieg expressed his appreciation for the longevity of the troop.

“I’m really excited that the troop has continued to maintain a program for young boys via the Boy Scouts and I’m glad to be a part of the ongoing 50 years of scoutmasters making great programs available to boys in our Pocket area.”

Troop 259 and their friends welcome the public to join them in a celebration of this longtime Pocket area organization.

For more information about the troop, visit the website, troop259.org.

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Stealth Baseball Team in its maiden year in Sacramento, big things to come to historic Renfree Field

By Monica Stark

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To budding baseball stars, playing summer league ball during college is critical for those who want the big leagues after them. And now in its maiden year, the Sacramento Stealth – a summer collegiate woodbat baseball team under the leadership of owner, Leon Lee, a former Minor League Baseball and Japanese baseball standout; general manager Matt Lundgren and head coach Larry Wolfe – has captured the attention of local and offshore ballplayers. Ranging in age from 18 to 25, some of these young men will play in the big leagues. This is serious ball.

As the team establishes itself, its home turf – Renfree Field, a field where dreams came true for minor leaguers of the ‘60s – is now becoming a field of dreams for the next generation of college ballplayers.

A historic field that was used in 1960s through the nineties, Renfree got so rundown with weeds and vandalism after a fire. But in more recent months, some big names in the economic playing field got together with an investor to bring get the Great West League to include the Sacramento Stealth after plans for a revamped Renfree got the green light. Other teams in the league include: the Lodi Crushers, the Marysville Gold Sox, the Chico Heat, the Medford Rogues, and the Portland Pickles.

Unfortunate delays due to stalled talks about renovating the field for future use by amateur and high school teams prevented Renfree to be ready for the Stealth’s first year, so the league decided to make it a traveling team for 2016. Plans are to make the field ready for play in 2017 with its groundbreaking sometime around

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Aug. 1. Design-wise, the field will be a cross between Raley and Bonney fields, explained Lundgren in an interview with this publication.

The project calls for renovating the stadium with a new entryway, grass, lights and a seating capacity for 3,500 people. “You don’t have to be fan of major league players. It will be family friendly affordable fun,â€? Lundgren said. “It provides everyone an opportunity to go to a game and not spend an arm and a leg. We will have a bunch of different packages ‌ the best seats won’t be more than $10 to $12 and the cheaper seats between $5 and $7. So, you can take

the whole family out and spend less than 35 bucks. We will have hot dog deals just like any minor league team will have,� Lundgren.

Lundgren, who has held meetings in the past at the Limelight Bar & Cafe (1014 Alhambra Blvd.), also during the interview touched on the history of the field, detailing what the league entails and about the future of Renfree Field. “Historically in Sacramento, Renfree carries a lot of weight. All the big games were played there. It was one of the first fields in Sacramento to have lights. High schools would fill it. Dusty Baker, Greg Vaughn, Leon Lee, Larry Boa and even the manager, Larry Wolf. All these guys, and Jerry

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Manuel, they are all behind it to get it back to where it needs to be and then some.� Drawing from several different funding sources, Lee is the acting broker for the deals, Lundgren added.

After the fire, the property continued to deteriorate and it was condemned by the city. But people kept on playing there and it hasn’t been too long ago since it has been shut down. “It makes it that much more special. It’s been out of commission for awhile ‌ and to the people of Sacramento: they are excited to get it back,â€? Lundgren said.

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“When Renfree Field is done, it will be a more beautiful field than Raley Field and having a collegiate summer league is also another little feather in Sacramento’s cap,” says baseball mom Lindsay Filby whose family currently hosts a player from Myrtle Beach. “He’s the cutest southern boy. He’s a doll. I brought home the big brother (my son Jack Filby) never had.” ( Jack made honorable mention for the 2015 Sacramento Bee’s All Metro Baseball Team.)

“The only obstacle they are having this year is finding host families. We just need a few more rooms.”

Players just need a bed and access to the fridge. And with all games away this year, most the time the youth are out of town and hopping on a bus to get to their next game.

A traveling team, all of Stealth’s games are on the road, and for logistics, the team is practicing at Sacramento State University’s McCullough Field.

Though not everyone will get drafted into the minor leagues, the experience gives players a minor league baseball feel.

About half the players hail from the greater Sacramento area and the rest come from as far away as Puerto Rico and Japan. The ones who aren’t local, the team finds host families to house them, much in a similar fashion as a foreign exchange program works. Only a summer league, the season is only two and a half months long and due to the various college academic calendars, some players start their If you are interested in hostsummer ball season weeks ing a player, call Matt at before the others.

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A labour of love, none is lost with this year’s Sacramento Shakespeare Festival’s interpretation of this comedic play

By Barry Wisdom

For the past several years, there’s been an attempt to brush the dust off of the Bard by changing the who, when and where of his plays. Local productions have replaced noblemen with gangsters, Verona with trailer parks, and gentlemen and gentlewomen with zombies.

This year, the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival has transported the cast of “Love’s Labour’s Lost” to America’s East Coast (circa 1916), where the male leads croon continuously in their new identities as members of an Ivy League glee club.

“LLL,” which opened July 1, plays in repertory with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” through July 31. SSF’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” has been similarly rewritten and is set in mythical Atlantis.

Sacramento City College instructor Luther Hanson, the director of the SSF, wasn’t always a fan of such rewrites.

“I think there was a time when I was more of a purist,” said Hanson. “I also like the Elizabethan period, so I like ‘living’ in that time for a while.

“The more I realized that many people have seen these plays many times, and that the plays can truly be informed and brought to life by placing them in differ-

ent periods, the more I got excited about finding periods that help the plays.”

“Most evidence suggests that Shakespeare wrote these plays for entertainment and accessibility, and I feel confident that he would appreciate our attempts to update them and bring them to life.”

Hanson said his ideas for this summer’s staging of “Love’s Labour’s Lost” were fueled by his continuing efforts to infuse his SSF productions with more music.

“We are trying to use live music whenever we can, and we have a brilliant new vocal teacher, so I wanted to find something that could incorporate singing,” said Hanson. “I felt that the idea of college singers made a good setting for the kind of life these students have at the university, and a good context for the boys’ tight bond. And as college singers, they are ready to sing anytime, which is quite entertaining.”

The multitalented Hanson wrote the show’s original compositions, appropriating their lyrics from songs found in several Shakespearean plays.

“I tried to imitate the musical style of 1916,” he said. “Barbershop was very popular at the time, so we have tried to recreate that feel in the quartets.”

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Along with the additional rehearsals mandated by the inclusion of the musical numbers, there is always a need for SSF actors to “brush up” their Shakespeare, which makes each season something of an iambic pentameter summer camp.

“We do get a wide variety of actors, from veterans who have been acting for decades, to students who have never been in a play,” acknowledged Hanson.

“As an educational institution, we are very proud of that mix, and it seems to be a really good learning experience for all. There is always a good amount of teaching that goes on in terms of verse and language, and we build that into our rehearsal period.”

“I am most proud of helping to foster a healthy and hard-working company that has enormous commitment to the work, to the community, and to making Shakespeare enjoyable and accessible.”

And that commitment isn’t limited to one month each summer under the stars at the William A. Carroll Amphitheatre in William Land Park.

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It opens July 1 (8 p.m.), and plays July 2, 10 (6 p.m.), 15, 17 (6 p.m.), 23, 28, and 30. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens Friday, July 8, and plays July 9, 14, 16, 22, 24 (6 p.m.), 29 and 31 (6 pm).

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Best Bets TROOP 259 OF ELKS LODGE NO. 6 - OPEN HOUSE AND 50TH ANNIVERSARY AT GARCIA BEND: Come join Troop 259 (of Elks Lodge #6) as they celebrate their 50th anniversary in scouting on Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ALL are welcome. A chance to learn about scouting as well as reconnect with past and present scouters. RSVP and post to FB: http://www.evite.com/event/01BA7FOJVYMDZ. The gathering will feature opportunities to share stories, view memorabilia, socialize with current and former Scouts and scouters, attend a special ceremony, play games and enjoy a $5 per person picnic lunch with a hamburger, chips, a drink and watermelon. Bob Fong, who moved with his family from downtown Sacramento to the Pocket area in 1964, said that before the establishment of Troop 259, he founded Cub Scout Pack 259 with his wife, Mary. (Read more by Lance Armstrong on page 7.)

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WHAt’s SUNDAY, JULY 10 LA FIESTA DE FRIDA: DRESS LIKE FRIDA CONTEST: The Latino Center for Art & Culture (formerly La Raza Galeria Posada) presents “La Fiesta de Frida: Dress Like Frida Contest”. The afternoon celebration includes a special Little Frida procession. Winners will receive a $100 prize. The judges will evaluate the contestants on how they capture the essence of Frida through the contestant’s use of creative costumes, presence, and overall creativity. Latino Center for Art & Culture (formerly La Raza Galeria Posada), 2700 Front St. 1 to 5 p.m. with the look-alike contest at 2 p.m.

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THURSDAY, JULY 14 SUMMER SEAFOOD GRILL: See how easy it is to make grilled, marinated shrimp and squid on a skewers. Lunch will be served with spam fried rice and a salad.

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SATURDAY, JULY 16 TROOP 259 OF ELKS LODGE NO. 6 OPEN HOUSE AND 50TH ANNIVERSARY AT GARCIA BEND: Come join Troop 259 (of Elks Lodge #6) as they celebrate their 50th anniversary in scouting.

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TUESDAY, JULY 19 HEALTH AND SAFETY AT HOME: AN INTRODUCTION TO REBUILDING TOGETHER SACRAMENTO: Rebuilding Together Sacramento transforms the lives of home owners by improving the health and safety of their homes while revitalizing the community through their Home Energy Conservation program.

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THURSDAY, JULY 21 CODING FOR KIDS - REGISTRATION REQUIRED (SCHOOL AGE (6-12)) AT THE ROBBIE WATERS POCKET-GREENHAVEN LIBRARY: Coding for Kids / Google CS First: Storytelling. In this series of 8 weekly workshops (Thursdays at 2pm-3:30pm, June 23 through August 11), students aged 914 will learn block-based coding using Scratch. No previous computer science experience is necessary. Over the course of 8 weeks, kids will design their own stories, create and share their own animations and learn how technology is used in the film and media industry. Space is limited and registration is required. Ideally, participants will be able to attend all 8 sessions (Thursdays at 2pm-3:30pm, June 23 through August 11). To register for the series, please go to http://www.saclibrary. org/home/events/?eventId=182460. 7335, Gloria Drive.

UNDERSTANDING HOSPICE: ACC will be discussing:1) the different types of hospice care; 2) how hospice meet the needs of terminally ill people and their families; 3) the physical, emotional and spiritual aspect: and 4) the ability to advocate for others and to make ones own end-of-life decision. Free of charge. Pre-registration is required. Class will be from 1 to 2 p.m. at ACC Senior Services, 7334 Park City Drive. For more details, call 393-9026 ext 330, www.accsv.org.

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PREPARING FOR JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY: Planning on having a total hip or knee replacement surgery, but wondering what to expect? Come learn everything you’ll need to know to prepare yourself, your home and your loved ones for the upcoming surgery and recovery period.Free of charge. Pre-registration is required. Class will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at ACC Senior Services, 7334 Park City Drive. For more details, call 393-9026 ext 330, www.accsv.org.

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SCAMS AND SCHEMES: A presentation of the various common scams that are being perpetrated by criminals throughout Sacramento and ways that you can protect yourself from identity theft, phone scams, internet scams and other scams perpetrated on the elderly. Free of charge. Pre-registration is required. Class will start at noon

WILD THINGS: LIVE ANIMAL SHOW AT THE ROBBIE WATERS POCKET-GREENHAVEN LIBRARY (FAMILY/ALL AGES): What do you call a lemur with a banana in each ear? A: Whatever you want … it can’t hear you! Learn some real facts about animals from around

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the world at this entertaining and educational presentation from Wild Things. We cannot guarantee any particular animal will be there, but they always bring a variety of amazing creatures and it is always a great show. This program is part of the Sacramento Public Library’s “Read for the Win!” Summer Reading Challenge for ages 0-100+. The program is free, fun, and good for your brain! 7335, Gloria Drive. Fun starts at 2 p.m.

STRATEGIES IN EDUCATION PRESENTED BY SCRIPTORIUM SATURDAY AT POCKET-GREENHAVEN LIBRARY: From 6 to 7 p.m., this event will offer parents learning and teaching strategies that can help their children in school.

Several educators will speak to this topic and the broader scope of public education.

You don’t want to miss this important event and the Q&A session that will follow. Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive.

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THURSDAY, JULY 28 CODING FOR KIDS - REGISTRATION REQUIRED (SCHOOL AGE (6-12)) AT THE ROBBIE WATERS POCKET-GREENHAVEN LIBRARY, 7335, GLORIA DRIVE, SACRAMENTO: Coding for Kids / Google CS First: Storytelling. In this series of 8 weekly workshops (Thursdays at 2pm-3:30pm, June 23 through August 11), students aged 9-14 will learn block-based coding using Scratch.

No previous computer science experience is necessary. Over the course of 8 weeks, kids will design their own stories, create and share their own animations and learn how technology is used in the film and media industry. Space is limited and registration is required. Ideally, participants will be able to attend all 8 sessions (Thursdays at 2pm-3:30pm, June 23 through August 11). To register for the series, please go to http://www.saclibrary.org/home/events/ ?eventId=182460.

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JAZZ IN JULY IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS: From 6 to 8 p.m., the Vivian Lee Quartet at Marriott Park, 1235 Grand River Drive. Bring a blanket and enjoy smooth jazz with your neighbors.

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TUESDAY, AUG. 2 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IN SOUTH LAND PARK: Join neighbors, businesses, nonprofits, and the South Land Park Neighborhood Association at this great community event. There will be face painting, sidewalk chalk art, bounce house, music, and food & beverages! Meet the police officers and fire personnel that protect our neighborhood. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired K-8 School, 6251 13th St. Confirmed participants include: iYa Taikwondo, California Family Fitness, Sacramento Police Department, Sac Metro Fire Dept (Engine 13 will arrive at 5:30 pm!), Ohana Dance Group (get ready to hula!), Barrio Coffee & Bakery, Scott’s Seafood, Belle Cooledge Library, Young Actors Stage, Sons of Italy, Alpine Mortgage Planning, 7-Eleven, City of Sacramento “Del Rio Trail” team, New Technology High School, Alice Birney Waldorf EK-8 students, Pony Express Elementary School and Valley Community Newspapers. There will be visits by Council Member Jay Schenirer, Supervisor Patrick Kennedy, and Assembly Member Jim Cooper, plus more nonprofits and businesses adding on each week!

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JAZZ SUNDAY MONTHLY CONCERTS AT THE ELKS LODGE: Join the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society on the second Sunday of each month.

STJS preserves and promotes traditional jazz, Dixieland, and classic jazz music.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m., music starts at noon and continues till 5 p.m. As of June 2014, the group meets at the Elks Lodge No. 6, 6446 Riverside Blvd. Donations for admission: $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Students (age 12-20): student members $5; student non-members $7. Under 12: free. You’ll find three rooms playing live music simultaneously! Musicians play on the Main Stage, our “Gold Card Musicians” play in the Gold Card Room, and then there are the jam sessions that take place for everyone in the Tailgate Room. (Students can find mentors in the Tailgate Room.) Once a month, we feature a local youth band on Main Stage at noon (Set 1). (Five sets x 3 rooms = a lotta music!)

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Sacramento Art Deco Society celebrates 25th anniversary

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The Sacramento Art Deco Society has reached a new milestone, as the more than 100-mamber group is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

These current members are continuing this 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization’s efforts to raise awareness and appreciation of art deco and its era.

The Webster’s New World Dictionary defines art deco as “a decorative style of the late 1920s and 1930s derived from cubism, based generally on geometric forms, and applied to furnishings, textiles, graphic arts, etc.”

The group itself regularly meets in an art deco building: the 1926 mausoleum at East Lawn Memorial Park.

Those meetings, which are held in the building’s chapel, feature lectures focusing on a wide range of topics, including architecture, art, design, fashion, film, literature, music and vintage automobiles.

On June 23, the organization will present a lecture on art deco in Shanghai by Randy Juster. Shanghai has one of the world’s largest collections of art deco buildings.

The organization also gathers together for movie nights to watch films of the era, and participates in quarterly dinners, “Cocktails in Notable Places,” and the annual Gatsby Picnic in the Bay Area.

Members of the group often discuss art deco era topics pertaining to education, entertainment, history and preservation.

Among the longtime members of the group is Doreen Sinclair, who is also a past president and current board member of the society.

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During an interview with this publication last week, Sinclair gave her own description of the organization.

“It’s a society that was formed to appreciate and preserve art deco items, and they range from architecture to clothing to appliances, automobiles, trains, all of these things that have the mark of art deco on them,” she said.

Sinclair also discussed the members’ love for the art deco era and style.

“We think it was a fabulous era,” she said. “It was so different from anything else that had come along.

When you think of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building, you’re seeing art deco.”

As for original art deco architecture in the capital city, Sinclair expressed disappointment.

“Unfortunately, we don’t have a lot (of this type of architecture) in Sacramento,” she said. “But we do expose our members to others in other parts of the country, in other parts of the world.

And fortunately, during the Depression when (President Franklin D.) Roosevelt established all of these different things to give people employment, it was the art deco era. Throughout the country, a lot of the architecture, which you see built in that time, was art deco.

Train stations like the Grand Central, lots of libraries.”

And in reverting back to Sacramento’s art deco history, Sinclair recognized local, existing art deco buildings as the Tower Theatre at 2508 Land Park Drive, the Colonial Theatre at 3522 Stockton Blvd., the Crest Theatre See Deco, page 21

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at 1013 K St., and the S.H. Kress & Co. department store structure at 818 K St. Sinclair also commented about the use of art deco style in the world of transportation.

“All (automobiles) that were built in that era had the mark of art deco on them,” she said. “ There were an enormous amount of (automobile) hood ornaments, for example, that have that look. And a lot of the trains – the engines – had that look.”

Furthermore, Sinclair mentioned the use of art deco designs on kitchen appliances, light fixtures, jewelry and cigar and cigarette stands.

Sinclair provided a brief history lesson about art deco.

“In 1925, Paris had this exhibition and they didn’t want anything regurgitated from the past,” she said. “ They wanted new, and they invited people from countries all over the world. They didn’t invite Germany, but I think you can understand why. America didn’t go with any products, but they came back with ideas. The Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building and all these other buildings took off from that.”

Sinclair also said that the art deco era in the United States lasted from about 1925 to about 1944.

Because of the group’s interest in preserving certain national and international art deco architecture and other art deco structures, society members have written letters in favor of such preservation.

As one might imagine, many members of the society are collectors of authentic art deco items.

Sinclair, who also belongs to the Laurel and Hardy appreciation society, Sons of the Desert, said that she is one such member.

“I particularly collect the fashions,” she said. “ The 1920s was a complete change from what it had been before. Skirts were loose, women cut their long hair, which had always been the crowning beauty of a woman and wore these cloche hats. Cloche is the French word for bells, so they were bell-shaped hats.

And if they wore that, everyone knew that they cut their hair, because their long hair wouldn’t have fit under that hat.

“They wanted to look more like boys. They flattened their chests, their dresses hung down to the waste and they were shorter.

And they didn’t wear all the

corsets and things that their mothers had worn. And it was a freedom for women.

They started to go to speakeasies, where they danced.

They started to smoke, wear lipstick and makeup.”

In addition to collecting clothing and apparel from that era, Sinclair also wears them for certain occasions.

And she participates in fashion shows for charities.

With its present 25th anniversary, the Sacramento Art Deco Society continues as one of California’s three art deco societies. The other organizations are located in Oakland and Los Angeles.

Sinclair expressed appreciation for the original Sacramento society members, including Brian Lindy and Richard Unger, for establishing the organization.

And she added that with the dedication of the society’s current members, the group seems motivated to build upon its history for many more years.

“We hope it keeps going for another 25 (years) at least,” she said.

The Sacramento Art Deco Society will celebrate their 25th anniversary at their holiday gala this December.

For more information about this organization, visit the website, www.sacartdeco. org, or call the message line at (916) 863-9667.

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South Land Park yard sale coming soon Every morning, real estate agent Michael Canton hits up 300 houses, and in the evening he does it again. But it’s not his business he’s promoting – it’s community and giving back. You may have seen the fliers around. Canton’s trying urging homeowners in these two neighborhoods to come together and hold community yard sales.

South Land Park is scheduled for July 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (RSVP by July 9). The yard sale will take place at each individual home and all neighbors are welcome to join and pay $10 to be included on a printed map that will be distributed throughout Sacramento. Those proceeds will be donated to the Sacramento Food Bank, but anything you sell at your home is yours to keep.

When Canton started with Lyon’s Land Park real estate office, he noticed how much they get involved with the Food Bank. Last October, the agents and staff there

collected more than 1,100 coats, adding to a grand company total of 8,803 collected in 2015. Sacramento has a homeless population of close to 3,000 men, women and children, reported by the Sacramento Bee. With a background in public relations for Special Olympics in Redding and his volunteer work with the Food Bank, the yard sales are just the next steps in giving back, he said.

Asked how the response has been with neighbors he’s approached while going door to door, he said those he’s been able to talk with have been receptive and he’s received many emails asking about the yard sales.

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The BFG The MPAA has rated this PG

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures brings us Steven Spielberg’s labor of love, “ The BFG”, based on the beloved 1982 Roald Dahl children’s book about the dream catching Big Friendly Giant. This is not the first time that the story has reached the screen. There was an animated version released in England by Brian Cosgrove in 1989.

Spielberg makes this telling of “ The BFG” more real for us by bringing together live actors and movie magic to tell the story of a little orphan girl, who by chance, spies a giant lumbering down the street outside her orphanage and her curiosity gets the better of her. Once seen by the giant, she’s captured and whisked far, far, away to the home of the giant, where she is wondering why she is being detained there. The BFG informs her that now that she is aware of the existence of giants like himself, that he can’t risk word getting out for fear of that the giants might hunted and captured by humans.

Little Ruby Barnhill is featured in her first feature role as Sophie, the curious orphan girl whose curiosity leads her to adventure. Last year’s Oscar winner for best supporting actor, Mark Rylance, plays the Big Friendly Giant. Rylance is turning out to be a good luck charm for Spielberg and it was while “Bridge of Spies” was being photographed that the famous director decided he would be perfect for the role.

With “ The BFG”, Spielberg renders a world of fantasy that is captivating and beautiful, even for adults.

Pure screen delight which is given another layer so often missing in movies today, an orchestral element underscoring most of the action, as classic films had always done as a staple of good storytelling. The music helps to meld the elements of story, performances and settings into pure fantasy.

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The curtain opens on what I consider one of the most charming movies made for children in recent memory. It is fun and fantastic; a splendid entertainment in which Spielberg makes lasting impressions with great images that will linger long in your memory. Don’t miss “ The BFG”!

Swiss Army Man The MPAA has rated this R A24 releases “Swiss Amy Man” another venture in to the unexpected for which the studio is famous. Fresh from their recent release of the imaginative “ The Lobster”, here is another venture into the absurd. Absurd in the sense of unreal and strange, not in a dismissive sense. “Swiss Army Man” stars Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe in what may only be said are fantastic performances in an unreal setting, getting more ludicrous and impossible as the story advances.

In the opening sequence we see trash floating on the water with desperate writings of “Save Me” all over each object floating past, leading one to think this is from a man in a modern shipwreck, lost on some shore, fading away from exposure and lack of fresh water and food. Throughout you are questioning what is real or what, may just possibly be, a dream in the mind of a dog. Well, not really a dog, but I’m still on the kick of just how absurd this movie is.

Why? Because Radcliffe plays a corpse, “Manny”, which washes up on the shore. He’s dead the entire time. Paul Dano’s character, Hank, is at the point of suicide on this shoreline when Manny beaches. Hank rush-

es up to him hoping that he has some glimmer of a sign of life.

What Hank does have is a remarkable case of postmortem flatulence. From this point forward, we see just why the movie is titled “Swiss Army Man”.

Hank uses Manny’s corpse, which he takes everywhere, the way a man might use a Swiss army knife. His flatulence is used to light fires, his teeth to shave, and his arms to cut wood. Moreover, Hank’s loneliness and seclusion are alleviated by Manny’s presence, and a friendship develops.

Friendship? Beginning in the way one might have a friendship with a teddy bear, gradually Manny’s corpse becomes animated, and conversations between the two begin. Then a relationship forms.

You begin to dismiss the fact that Manny’s dead, although he looks dead throughout the picture. The increasing strangeness of this movie as the story advances, which was beautifully photographed by Larkin Seiple, becomes fascinating to watch.

Is this some crazed madness? I am unable to reveal how the picture ends, for you might just be that adventurous type of moviegoer that would find this type of offering of interest. I am at a loss to fully describe it and odd it is. I did like it quite a bit and found the performances outstanding, yet there are crude elements which leave the tang of flatulence. This movie is a real gas and not for everyone.

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available in Cal King Size

available in Cal King Size 872273

699 reg 769 QUEEN SLEIGH BED

$

$

2 Drawer Nightstand 279

$

available in Cal King Size

$

549 reg 599 QUEEN PANEL BED

$

$

available in Cal King Size 735382

12125 Folsom Blvd.

Rancho Cordova 916-351-0227

1359 reg 1499 CAL KING PANEL BED

$

$

3 Drawer Nightstand $429 available in Queen Size 125648

Mon – Fri 10am – 8pm Sat 10am – 6pm Sun 11am – 6pm

*Sale applies to all indicated product except all “Clearance”, “Special Buys”, and icomfort mattressess items. Sale prices are not available in conjunction with any other promotions or discounts.

Allow time for delivery on some items.

Sale Ends 7/25/16

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