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Celebration of Life to be held Saturday for Vasquez family Many of you have asked for information about honoring the memory of Angelique Vasquez, her children Mia and Alvin, and her niece Ashley Coleman. There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, April 7 beginning at 11 a.m. This ceremony is open to the public and will be held at the Center for Spiritual Awareness, located at 1275 Starboard Drive in West Sacramento. A Go Fund Me has been established to support the extended family with funeral expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/help-the-smith-family-with-expenses In addition, a donation may be made to the Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Sacramento in memory of Mia and Alvin with gratitude for the support that the chaplains have provided to local schools during this challenging time. Donations may be made through their website: https://www.sacchaplains.com/
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Opening day ceremonies on Saturday, March 18 was a smashing success as Pocket Little League is playing its 50th season this year. Including the players, there were approximately 500 people who attended the ceremony. In attendance was Sacramento Mayor Darrel Steinberg who addressed the parents and players with a 3-minute speech and threw out the Ceremonial First Pitch. District 7 Council Member, Rick Jennings, also attended. Jennings addressed the crowd as well, and threw out a Ceremonial First Pitch as well. Dinger from The River Cats made an appearance and greeted all of the kids as the teams were introduced. Pocket Little League President for 2017 Bob Wood said they contacted the mayor’s office, Councilman Jennings and the River Cats approximately three weeks before the ceremonies and all three were very accommodating and their schedules allowed them to attend. “All three informed me that they were very appreciative of the invite. Councilman Jennings informed me that he wore his new Pocket Hat and Pocket Shirt to his Tuesday, March 21 City Planning Meeting,” he said. At the opening day ceremonies, Pocket Little League celebrated the players and coaches of the two time defending District 7 All Star 11-10 Champions. This group of boys led by Zackary Wood, Griffin Kawelo, Griffin Smith, Talen Hollowell, Jaylen Hodges, Conner Takeda, Mike Santos and Jaiden Felix have capSee Little League, page 4
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tured the District’s 10-9 and 1110 All Star Championships the past two years. Pocket also celebrated the 2017 Junior Division Team (13-14 year olds) Tournament of Champions and All Star Championship Team. Lastly, Pocket celebrated the Major Division Cubs (1211) Tournament of Champions winners. Other guests included: Al Chew, a former Pocket President who has was a long time Board Member of Pocket Little League, and Legion Baseball. The Al Chew Award Winners were Jessica Reid, John Grandchamp and Anthony Carter. Mark Otto, Mark’s Dad, “Jerry Otto” was a founding father
of Pocket Little League back in 1968. In 1974 Jerry was tragically murdered. Pocket has established the“Jerry Otto Award” winner for all of its Tournament Teams. This years “Jerry Otto” winners are as follows: Junior Division (13-14 year olds) Bobby Horst, Major Division (12-11) Jonathan Keller, 11-10 Division: Griffin Kawelo, 10-9 Division: Jackson Halverson Father Mitch Maleszyk of St. Antony’s Parish led the Opening Prayer. Singer Lori Wood performed the National Anthem. Facts about Pocket Little League: 275 Players Participate ranging from the age of 4 to 14 years old. The league would like to thank all of the volunteers and sponsors that make our league such a success.
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Timeline for Del Rio Trail released; first phase of design to be completed by fall By Monica Stark
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A bit of natural beauty surrounds the old railroad tracks, owned by Regional Transit, stretching about four and a half miles through South Land Park and other neighborhoods between Interstate 5 and Freeport Boulevard. Many people enjoy walking in the serenity of this greenbelt. Neighbors and the city have been working closely to further the usability of the land by putting in an actual bike trail, providing a central link in the city’s Bicycle Master Plan. The new bike path would be laid through what once was the Walnut Grove Branch of the Sacramento Southern Railroad line. This now abandoned rail line runs south through the Land Park, South Land Park, Freeport Manor, Z’Berg, Pocket and Meadowview neighborhoods between Interstate 5 and Freeport Boulevard. The trail will provide a recreation amenity, and also function as an alternative commute route for people who would prefer to bike to downtown jobs rather than driving on the freeways and boulevards. This would be a new inner city trail allowing cyclists, pedestrians, runners and dog walkers to go for miles to schools, parks, stores and jobs with minimal
exposure to motorized traffic. The trail passes through some neighborhoods that do not have sidewalks or bike lanes. Currently, the City of Sacramento Department of Public Works has initiated the project planning phase, which includes project approval and environmental clearance. This first phase is anticipated to be completed by fall 2018 and will be immediately followed by the final design phase, anticipated to begin in winter 2018. After that, the city will begin the construction phase, pending funding availability. The trail project evolved through a community-driven effort to plan for the future development of the rail corridor in 2014, as city staff worked with the South Land Park Neighborhood Association to provide a neighborhood survey and to collect comments in 2015. From there, the city submitted an Active Transportation Program grant application and was successful in obtaining federal funding for the preliminary engineering and environmental phase. This phase began in January 2017. U.C. Davis landscape architecture students, as part of their class project, developed community-based design alternatives for various segments of the trail. Their designs in-
cluded features such as destinationbased amenities (parks, playgrounds, exercise stations), rain gardens for storm water quality, and bike repair stations. The concepts presented by the UCD students will be considered as the team moves forward into the design phase of the project. Primary and secondary access points along the trail have been preliminarily identified, as they will be the key for safety and the maximum trail use. Some of the primary locations include Sutterville Road, and Fruitridge Road while secondary locations are anticipated to include Palomar Circle, 14th Street at Charlie Jensen Park and Del Rio Road. Although the project is still being defined and the resulting cost will be a reflection of the project elements that are ultimately selected, the overall cost of constructing the project is currently estimated to be $15 million. The project secured $2.2 million for preliminary engineering, environmental clearance and final design through a combination of federal funds awarded through a Sacramento regional grant program and matching local transportation funds. Subsequent construction phases are anticipated to be similarly funded through regional ATP grant funds. The existing rail corridor has multiple ownerships, including the city of Sacramento, Regional Transit and California State Parks. To purchase the property needed for the project, the city must first
complete the project approval and environmental clearance phase. In the meantime, the current property owners may use the property at their discretion. Project funding allows up to 5 percent of the construction budget to be used for decorative landscaping, lights, street furniture, pavers and stamped concrete. The community may seek to incorporate other amenities like community gardens, dog parks, etc. as separate projects in coordination with the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. These types of enhancements will likely need funding from private donors or sponsors. The South Land Park Neighborhood Association has been a supportive driving force in raising community awareness about the project and contributing comments and ideas since 2014. The city encourages the community to stay involved and provide feedback on a regular basis. Prior to construction, the project needs to complete the project approval/ environmental clearance phase as well as the design phase. These phases are anticipated to be completed. Dokken Engineering is a consulting engineering firm that has been hired by the City to deliver the engineering, environmental, and public outreach for the project. Within Dokken’s delivery team is Crocker & Crocker who is assisting with meeting facilitation, material development and disbursement, and stakeholder outreach.
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Tips and strategies for small business owners to survive tax season By Adam Kheder
A new year brings a new tax season. April 18th is only a few weeks away – D-Day for many small business owners who are filing taxes. Whether you are a sole proprietor an individual running an organized business entity, filing taxes can be stressful, but the process for small business owners can be especially complex and overwhelming due to the daily demands on their time. With constantly changing tax laws and complex regulations, it can be difficult for small businesses to keep up and ensure they do not get penalized. Below are a few strategies and reminders to keep in mind to alleviate some of the stress this tax season. 1) Take Advantage of External Resources Filing taxes is time-consuming and challenging, and is not everyone’s area of expertise. Small business owners should take advantage of outside resources that can do the work for them, so they can focus their valuable time on running their business. Suggested resources include an accountant or bookkeeper, but finding the right one is something that should not be taken lightly. If you are looking for an accountant or bookkeeper, reach out to your peers, a mentor or a small business banker for recommendations. Ideally,
you should identify someone that specializes in your industry or business size. It is also extremely important to find someone you feel comfortable with because you will need to give them details about your business. Your working relationship should be communicative, strong and honest. Small businesses should turn to these resources not only around tax season, but throughout the year to discuss any large purchases or expenses that will be made. 2) Learn About Policy Changes Small business owners should be aware of any new laws or changes to regulations that are implemented each year – both at the federal and state level. For example, effective January 1, 2017, the IRS made changes to the tax brackets for the 2017 calendar year. Also, with a new administration, there will likely be changes that will affect small business owners this tax year. Be sure to learn of any changes that might impact your filing and conduct appropriate research to find answers to any questions. 3) Stay Organized and Track Expenditures Staying organized is an easy and important action that will not only help small business owners during tax season, but throughout the entire year.
There are platforms and tools available to help keep you organized in all aspects of your business, such as managing accounts, expenses and payroll. Also, remember to track more than just the typical expenditures. If you use your car for business purposes, you could use an app to keep track of the mileage related to business activities. By keeping on top of your records throughout the year, you can take steps to estimate your taxes quarterly and hopefully avoid surprises when April 18th rolls around. 4) Go Digital Technology has become a large part of our lives, so it should be no different when it comes to taxes. There are countless software solutions out there that can assist with creating tax records, tracking expenses and reporting deductions. These solutions can help keep small business owners organized throughout the year, making tax season a little less stressful. Technology doesn’t just keep you organized, it is also there to help. The IRS has a great app called IRS2Go, which can help answer smaller tax questions year round. Adam Kheder is the SVP for Small Business Banking, Bank of America. Want to learn more about tax-saving strategies and how to prepare for the year ahead? Check out the Bank of America Small Business Community for tips.
Egg hunts in the Pocket neighborhood Operational Egg Drop On Saturday, April 8, watch as Easter eggs fall from the sky from a helicopter and put them in your basket. Festivities start at 10 a.m., egg drop at about 10:30 a.m.; ages 10 and younger. Inflatables, face painting, giveaways. River’s Edge Church, 6449 Riverside Blvd. Last year’s egg drop brought laughter from more than 500 people, as more than 5,000 eggs were dumped from a helicopter hovering over the lawn at 50 feet. The drop itself took about seven minutes, as the helicopter hovered above, and the kids swooped up the eggs in seconds. They even offered a special separate egg hunt for kids, ages three and younger. A pastor said this: “People came from all over to be a part of the action. Our single aspiration was to create a safe, fun and off-the-wall experience that served our community. So people showed up and they connected. I think it really showed the community what kind of church we are. We want to serve families, of all kinds, and this event showcased that. It was a huge success. This will definitely be an annual event for us.”
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Egg Hunt Extravaganza in the Pocket set for Saturday, April 15 Get your baskets ready: It’s time for the annual Eggstravaganza sponsored by Vice Mayor Rick Jennings! The annual events will be held in Garcia Bend Park at 10am and Mesa Grande Park at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 15. The egg hunts are free fun for all ages. Children (toddlers to elementary school age) can participate in the egg hunt – collecting toy eggs full of candy surprises. And, hidden among the eggs will be four golden tickets redeemable for one of four gift baskets full of fun goodies. There will be three sections of egg hunts so that egg seekers can search with their own age groups. Last year, we had over one hundred young egg seekers who found all the eggs in fewer than 10 minutes. So, have your baskets ready and don’t be late. But, the Egg Hunt Extravaganza is so much more than just toy eggs and candy. There’s tons of fun in store for the whole family! Take family photos with the Easter Bunny. Get your
face painted. Enjoy live performances by the Sacramento Philharmonic. Meet and hang out with the Vice Mayor and staff. These events are also a great time to meet your neighbors and for kids to make new friends that live near them. Plus, the weather should be perfect for a mid-day picnic. So, bring your blankets, lounge chairs and lunch and make a day of it. For more information about these and other events sponsored by Vice Mayor Rick Jennings, visit ww.cityofsacramento.org/ Mayor-Council/Districts/District7 or call 808-7007. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.
A Fun Night Out! Mark your calendar! The Crest Theater in Sacramento is hosting an entertaining and uplifting evening on May 13th, 2017! The Sacramento Women’s Chorus (SWC) is celebrating 30 years and invites you to the first of three Anniversary Year events. SWC shares the evening with guest artist Cris Williamson who celebrates 40+ years since the release of her ground-breaking album, “The Changer and the Changed.” All in all, the evening promises to be engaging, positive and memorable!
Important Partnerships in Concert! Titled, “Today I Live!” this concert speaks to the challenges and joys of each day, even while moving through a cancer diagnosis. SWC teams with Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (formerly known as the Breast Cancer Fund), whose mission is to disseminate information regarding links between environmental pollutants and the development of cancers.
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As a featured guest artist, Cris Williamson will be performing her iconic and best selling album “The Changer and the Changed,” She will be accompanied by her All-Star Band—Teresa Trull, Barbara Higbie and Shelly Doty. With a vocal style reminiscent of Judy Collins, Cris has been writing and recording music since the mid-1960’s. Her music and insight have not only entertained, but have served as a catalyst for change in the field of singer/songwriter and the creation of women-owned record companies. She is known by many in the LGBT community for her contributions, both artistically and politically and continues to be a role model for younger generations.
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Beautiful camellias of many sizes and colors were judged at the 93rd Annual Camellia Show on March 4 and 5 at Memorial Autitorium. Many great memories over the past 93 years, this is the oldest camellia show in the United States. Special this year was a “Paint In”, held on the second day. Additionally, 2017 button and magnets, as well as other collector buttons were for sale. The winning photos from the photo contest were amazing and a “must see”. The Floral Design Guild showed beautiful floral designs featuring camellias. There was also a display by Sacramento’s Sister City, Matsuyama, Japan and information on camellia waxing, and more than 200 camellia plants for sale.
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Local Eagle Scout renovated local swim club’s greenspace By eliZaBeth JohnSon Special to the Pocket News
The Greenhaven Cabana Club North has received a terrific facelift as part of the Eagle Scout project of Zak Gulcher, a scout in Sacramento’s Boy Scout Troop #1. Troop 1 is the oldest group west of the Mississippi River and is part of the Golden Empire Council. Zak designed and implemented the project with the help of his troop, his father Donald who loves carpentry, and his mother, Stephanie, a master gardener. It was a hands-on project which took him close to one year from conception to finish. The greenspace at the front of the Cabana Club, a community swim club which fronts Riverside Boulevard near Zacharias Park, had been hard hit by the drought. Zak envisioned a colorful planter backed by sturdy and durable hardscape. He chose the project because he knew that “in ten years I will be able to drive by and be proud of it.� Zak’s crew of 20 scouts and parents worked for two days. They built a redwood enclosure for the dumpster container, dug out and filled a pebble walkway, and made a mound for a garden filled with drought-tolerant succulents. They also installed posts linked by a chain to define the area. Zak graduates high school in June and in the fall will head to
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Save the Elms Program looks for Citizen Scientist volunteers to monitor trees with Dutch elm disease By Laura I. Winn
This summer when you walk your dog, watch for birds or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll, you could also play a vital role in protecting Sacramento’s beloved elm tree canopy. In an effort to preserve the dying elm population, the Sacramento Tree Foundation and the City of Sacramento once again present the Save the Elms Program (STEP) Citizen Scientist project. The app-based program trains volunteers to monitor assigned trees for symptoms of Dutch elm disease, a fungal disease that has killed thousands of local elms since the 1990s, and many thousands more in the last century. Although Sacramento has been shying away from its original “City of Trees” moniker in favor of “America’s Farmto-Fork Capital” – including the controversial March 9 motto change on the I-5 water tower – for over a hundred years, it was the towering elms lining the streets of Sacramento proper that gave the city its pride. Before disease decimated the population, the city boasted as many as 25,000 elms, many reaching over 100 feet into the sky. Today, that number is just 2,200. Drought, storm damage and other forces of nature have contributed to the decline, but Dutch elm disease has been the overwhelming force. Once it is spread by bark beetles or tree roots, the disease can kill an elm in under 12 weeks, making it the top priority for the Sacramento Tree Foundation and its Citizen Scientists. “At the Sacramento Tree Foundation, we believe the elms in our canopy are one of most valuable things we See S.T.E.P., page 17
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LIFE IN THEByVILLAGE Jan dalSke East Sacramento News
Wayne and Rodney both had birthdays in August. Wayne’s was on the 27th and Rodney’s was on the 28th. This year we got to celebrate two birthdays on both of the days. Wayne was just one year old and did not understand what a birthday really was. And Rodney was turning eight years old, and he had been counting the days until his birthday. He wanted a new bicycle and everyone in our family and all of the kids in the neighborhood had been hearing about it for months. Mom had baked a small cake for Wayne and, since he was so young, he couldn’t
eat any of it. Timothy, Linda and I shared it so it would not be wasted. Wayne was still drinking out of a bottle. He was not even walking yet. He spent most of the day in his playpen sleeping. When he wasn’t sleeping he was usually crying for attention. Rodney had spent most of the day reminding everyone he was eight years old now. About an hour before our dad was supposed to get home from work, Rodney went outside and sat on the front porch to wait for our dad to drive into the driveway and park his car. When our dad got home he got out
of the car and went through the gate by the garage to the backyard. He came in the back door. Rodney ran around looking for him. He had a very sad look on his face. Where was his birthday present? Our dad went down the hall to the master bathroom and bedroom to wash up, and change out of his work clothes. He took his time. Rodney was very upset, and he was waiting in the living room when dad returned. Dad took a seat on the couch, reached down to put on his slippers, yawned, and leaned back to relax. He asked our mom what she was fixing for dinner. She told him that she was fixing spaghetti, but she needed a jar of the sauce that she had canned to be brought in from the garage. Dad told Rodney to go get his mother a jar of spaghetti sauce. Rodney did what he asked. When he opened the garage door and
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turned on the light to look for the sauce, he stopped in his tracks. What was that bright shiny red bicycle doing in the garage? Whose bicycle was this? Was it his 8th birthday present? He brought the jar of sauce into the house and put it on the counter next to the stove. Our mom did not look up, kept browning the hamburger, and thanked him. Now, what should Rodney do? He wanted to ask about the bicycle but he wasn’t sure what to say. Our dad had turned on the television to watch the news. Our mom was fixing dinner. And, Linda, Timothy and I were quietly watching to see what would happen next. We all knew that the bicycle in the garage was Rodney’s birthday present, but we were not going to tell him that. Before long mom told us that dinner was ready and we all sat down at the table to eat. Dad said grace and we all helped ourselves to the spaghetti and French bread. After we finished eating I helped mom clear off the table and put the dishes
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West Nile Virus still a concern in county Mosquito control officials urge homeowners to prevent mosquitos from thriving in yards By Lance Armstrong lance@valcomnews.com
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
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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 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 Cal-
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Scholar ballerina to perform in Arden area Eighteen-year old local Sacramento resident, Olivia Sison, will be dancing in her last ballet for the Crockett-Deane Ballet Company and Deane Dance Center on April 8 and 9 at The Center at Twenty-Three Hundred. She will be dancing in the brand-new production of “The Magic Flute,� choreographed by Don Schwennesen. Crockett-Deane Ballet is a local East Sacramento pre-professional company, founded by the legendary, Barbara Crockett, and the company has received numerous honors and accolades over the years. Dancing at Crockett-Deane since the age of three, Olivia has had the opportunity to dance numerous roles; some of her favorites include the “Spanish Dancer� in The Nutcracker, “Little Red Riding Hood� in Sleeping Beauty, and the “Pas de Deux,� choreographed by Barbara Crockett. As a member of the company, Olivia has had the opportunity to perform at Regional Dance America/Pacific and will be headed to Phoenix, Arizona, this coming May to perform with the company. Ballet has been an important A technician checks a catch basin for mosquitoes. part of Olivia’s growth and development. Serious training in ballet keeps the body and mind strong For instance, two years ago, and provides a healthy social life with peers. the department reported less Miss Sison is indeed a Renaissance woman. Continued from page 14 than 800 human cases. In addition to her appreciation of the arts and ifornia have been the neuroinAlthough the virus tends ballet, Olivia is quite the scholar! She attendvasive form of the disease. to have a greater impact on ed Phoebe Hearst Elementary School in East But he added that many cas- very young and senior people, Sacramento, Sutter Middle School, and this es of the virus go unreported. Goodman stated that the dis- coming June, will graduate from McClatchy “If you get sick with West ease has no discerning factor. High School, where she is Student Body SecNile Virus and it is July and you “We’ve had plenty of 20-year- retary, a member of the Scholarship Federastart to exhibit flu-like symp- olds and healthy 30-year-olds tion, and also a teaching assistant. After mastoms, you may never go to the and (the virus) can run any- tering all of the math classes at McClatchy, she doctor,� he said. “You may just where,� he said. “So, the concern then mastered more at Sacramento City Collie in bed, you may recover and that we want to make sure is lege. Last summer she even attended summer so, you never get tested for it. that we’re trying to get informa- school at Harvard University. Rounding out You never go to the doctor to tion out to everybody as to what her education and faith, Miss Sison and her get diagnosed. And even if you you can do to protect yourself.� family are long-time active parishioners at Sado sometimes go to the doctor, For additional informa- cred Heart Parish in East Sacramento. the doctor may not test for it.� tion regarding mosquitoes Goodman noted that the vi- and West Nile Virus, visit the rus annually afflicts thousands website FightTheBite.net or of people, even though the state contact the Sacramento-Yolo Department of Public Health Mosquito & Vector Control District at (800) 429-1022. reports much lower numbers.
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Police Log The information provided allows for a timely snapshot of significant events in our community. The crimes reported here are preliminary investigations, taken in the field by patrol officers, and may or may not be assigned to a Detective for further investigation. The information provided may be found after further investigation to be incorrect or false. Certain details of these incidents have been removed due to potential follow up investigation into the incident and/or for privacy rights. MARCH 15 (Assault): 2900 block of Florin Road at 4:50 p.m. Officers responded to a call of three females who jumped the counter at the business and attacked a female employee. The females hit the victim with a broom and dustpan, causing minor injuries. The suspects fled in an unknown vehicle. It is believed that this assault stemmed from an earlier incident that occurred at a different location. The victim was not transported to a hospital, but a report was generated.
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MARCH 19 (Bait Bike Arrest): 2300 block of Florin Rd at 0941 hours. Officers responded to the area regarding the activation of a SPD bait bicycle. Upon arrival, officers spotted the bicycle in possession of a man and arrested him without incident on charges of possession of stolen property. (Attempted Vehicle Theft): 3000 block of Florin Rd at 2208 hours. Officers were dispatched to the area regarding a subject tampering with vehicles. Upon arrival, officers located the described suspect and determined that he had been attempting to steal a nearby car. The man was arrested on attempted vehicle theft charges. MARCH 21 (Hit and run): 1500 block of 32nd Avenue at 3:59 p.m. An off-duty officer was involved in a vehicle accident on I-5 near Sutterville. The vehicle that hit him fled the
scene. The officer was able to obtain the license plate number and called 911. Officers responded to the registered owner’s residence and located the vehicle on scene. Officers contacted the owner of the vehicle. Officers determined the driver was on probation and a probation search revealed a large amount of narcotics on his person. Officers determined the driver was involved in the hit and run. CHP responded and conducted the hit and run investigation. The suspect was arrested for narcotics and probation violation charges at the time of this writing.
arrived on scene and contacted the victim. Officers determined the victim was assaulted by a previous customer and an additional male. The suspect took property from the victim before fleeing the business. Officers took a report to document the incident.
cated a victim outside the home who had sustained a serious but not life-threatening injury. The suspect was also on scene and fled on foot as officers went to contact him. Additional officers arrived on scene and detained the fleeing suspect without incident. Officers determined that the suspect struck the victim with a blunt object just prior to their arrival. A search was conducted which resulted in the discovery of live ammunition in the suspect’s possession. The suspect was arrested on multiple charges including assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, and unlawful possession of ammunition.
MARCH 29 (Casualty report): 2700 block of Florin Road at 11:56 a.m. Officers responded for a casualty report at the location. Officers arrived and contacted the witnesses who located the subject. Officers determined that a male subject committed MARCH 24 suicide inside a bus on the (Arrest Warrant): 4000 block property. The coroner reof Florin Road at 5:36 p.m. sponded and took over the APRIL 2 Officers responded to the investigation as there was (Assault Arrest): 6400 block of residence for a report of a no signs of foul play. Surfside Way at 5:15 p.m. subject who was on scene Officers responded to a with a felony warrant. Offi- APRIL 1 residence regarding an ascers arrived onscene and de- (Assault Arrest): 1100 block sault that occurred. Upon tained the suspect who was of 35th Avenue at 4:24 p.m. arrival, officers determined ultimately booked at jail. Officers were dispatched that the suspect struck the to a residence regarding victim with a rock causing MARCH 28 threats being made to the a non-life-threatening in(Robbery): 2700 block of Flo- caller by an adult family jury. The suspect was still rin Road at 11:41 a.m. member. Upon arrival at on scene and was arrested Officers responded for a the residence, officers lo- on assault charges. robbery report. Officers
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have in the city,” said Matt Van Donsel, the foundation’s Community Engagement Manager. Preservation is especially important because although hybrid elms can fill the space of the lost trees, the hybrids will never grow to be as grand as the American and English varieties that once stood in their place, explained Van Donsel. The Citizen Scientist program is a “call to action to protect the trees any way that we can.” The program, which launched last year, is a hightech reboot of the pen-andpaper system used by the tree-saving volunteers of the 1990s. Through a two-hour hands-on class, the modern program teaches volunteers how to spot Dutch elm disease and report it using the Greenprint Maps application. Reporting is as simple as snapping a picture and spending a few minutes swiping through the app on a cell phone or tablet. If the photo appears to show evidence of the disease, the City of Sacramento’s Urban Forestry Department will send out a certified arborist to investigate, and the results will be communicated back to the volunteer. In 2016, 50 volunteers monitored 750 trees with-
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root damage. Although erring on the side of caution is always best, Van Donsel said he hopes the updated training method increases the accuracy of reporting. For 2017, the Sacramento Tree Foundation aims to enlist 100 Citizen Scientists to monitor 1,100 trees. Each volunteer must commit to monitoring at least 10 city public trees three times throughout the summer,
ideally once in each month May through August. Anyone age 16 or older can sign up for training, and families with children are encouraged to participate together. All you need is a smartphone and binoculars. “Volunteering is a good way to get active and take ownership of you neighborhood,” said Van Donsel. “It’s a great way to pay these trees the respect deserve.”
If you are interested in volunteering, contact the STEP Citizen Scientist program at volunteer@ sactree.com or (916)974-4310. Training sessions are Saturday, April 8 at Coloma Community Center from 9 to 11 a.m.; Thursday, April 20 at Sierra 2 Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday May 20 at Breathe California from 9 to 11 a.m.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 8 EGG DROP: Watch as Easter eggs fall from the sky from a helicopter and put them in your basket. Festivities start at 10 a.m., egg drop at about 10:30 a.m.; ages 10 and younger. Inflatables, face painting, giveaways. River’s Edge Church, 6449 Riverside Blvd. COMPOSTING CLASS – This composting class will cover topics such as the value of compost, setting up a bin, and harvesting techniques. Presented by the Master Gardener Compost Education Team. Saturday, April 8 from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento. READ TO A DOG– Looking for a way to boost school-age reading skills? Join us in the library’s Reading Tower area and practice reading out loud to a registered therapy dog (Marvin, the Wonder Corgi). Kids are invited to bring their own books or borrow one from our collection. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15 EGG HUNT EXTRAVAGANZA: Get your baskets ready: It’s time for the annual Eggstravaganza sponsored by Vice Mayor Rick Jennings! The annual events will be held in Garcia Bend Park at 10am and Mesa Grande Park at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 15. The egg hunts are free fun for all ages. For more information about these and other events sponsored by Vice Mayor Rick Jennings, visit ww.cityofsacramento.org/MayorCouncil/Districts/District7 or call 808-7007. HEALTHFUL COOKING WITH A VEGETABLE SPIRALIZER– Transform your vegetables into noodles! A vegetable spiralizer is a great tool for making lighter meals. In this program, Lisa Lin from Healthy Nibbles & Bits (http://healthynibblesandbits.com/) will show you how to transform your dishes with spiralizing! Saturday, April 15 from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.
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istered therapy dog (Marvin, the Wonder Corgi). Kids are invited to bring their own books or borrow one from our collection. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento. POCKET-GREENHAVEN FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOKSALE – Get great deals on gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and much more! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Pocket-Greenhaven Library in support of library services and materials. A Members’ preview sale takes place Saturday, April 22 at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; regular sale hours begin on Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and during library open hours Tuesday, April 25 through Friday, April 28 at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.
SUNDAY, APRIL 23 THE SACRAMENTO GUITAR SOCIETY PRESENTS MATTHEW FISH: He is a San Francisco based classical guitarist, an accomplished soloist, chamber musician and teacher. The concert will be held at the Clara auditorium, 24th and O Streets, Sacramento on Sunday, April 23, at 3 p.m. Donations at the door.
TUESDAY, APRIL 25 THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 28 POCKET-GREENHAVEN FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOKSALE – Get great deals on gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and much more! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Pocket-Greenhaven Library in support of library services and materials. Sale continues during library open hours Tuesday, April 25 through Friday, April 28 at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 OATH CEREMONY – In celebration of the library’s partnership with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the community is invited to observe a special oath ceremony at the library. April 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Dr., Sacramento.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29 BOY SCOUT TROOP 259 SHRED EVENT: Event is FREE, however, suggested donation to support local
Troop 259 activities is as follows: $3/bag and $5/banker’s box; 9 a.m.-1 p,m at the Elks Lodge No. 6 parking lot; 6446 Riverside Blvd.
ONGOING SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET AT THE ELKS LODGE, NO. 6: From 8:30 to 11 a.m., enjoy eggs, omelets, corn beef hash, bacon or sausage. 6446 Riverside Blvd. TEA DANCES AT THE ELKS LODGE, NO. 6: Every first Sunday of the month from 2 to 5 p.m., dance to the music of the 30s, 40s and 50s, played by a live 16member orchestra., $8., 6446 Riverside Blvd. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF SACRAMENTO SOUTH: Meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Aviators Restaurant, Executive Airport, 6151 Freeport Blvd. For more information, call Dee at 341-7852. JOB COACH APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE AT POCKET LIBRARY– Make an appointment to meet one-on-one with a volunteer job coach and get help with online job searching, using library databases, interviewing tips, resume writing, and more. For questions or to schedule an appointment, please ask at the library service desk or call 916-264-2920 during open hours. Appointment times are available for most Wednesdays between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento. TECH HELP APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE AT POCKET LIBRARY– Have a technology question or problem? Sign up for a one-on-one technology help session with our staff. We can help with basic computer, Internet or e-mail questions, and/or get you started with library services like e-books or e-magazines! Stop by the service desk or call 916264-2920 during open hours to make an appointment. Appointment times are available for most Wednesdays between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursdays between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Saturdays between 10 a.m. and noon, at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento. BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME AT POCKET LIBRARY– Babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 3 years) and their caretakers are invited to join us for songs
and rhymes. Arrive extra early or stay later for extra social time with other children and parents. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento. KNIT TOGETHER AT POCKET LIBRARY– Love to knit? Want to learn? Join us for expert advice, great conversation and more. All crafters are welcome, not just knitters! Every Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento. BABY STORYTIME AT BELLE COOLEDGE LIBRARY –Nursery rhymes, fingerplays, simple stories, and songs designed to encourage a range of early literacy skills. For children up to about 18 months old. Each child must be accompanied by a participating adult. Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. at Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive. TODDLER STORYTIME BELLE COOLEDGE LIBRARY– Toddlers ages one to three and their caregivers will enjoy fun songs, stories, and fingerplays. After the storytime, there will be a stay and play group. Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. at Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AT BELLE COOLEDGE LIBRARY – Preschoolers ages three and older and their caregivers are invited for fun songs, stories, fingerplays and a play activity. Thursdays at 11 a.m. at Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento. SING ALONG WITH MISTER COOPER- Join neighborhood favorite Mister Cooper for 30 minutes of music time and freeze dancing for families. Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento. HOMEWORK ZONE AT BELLE COOLEDGE LIBRARY– Teen and adult volunteer homework coaches will be available to assist students in grades K-8 with homework assignments. Please note: Homework Zone ends on June 8, 2016. Space is available with coaches on a first-come, first-served basis. Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento.
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. There is no show on April 16 (Easter Sunday). 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) 489-7529, during business hours. 20
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Pocket area’s St. Maria Church is historical Portuguese landmark By LANCE ARMSTRONG
Among the many historic sites of the Pocket area, the St. Maria Church on Pocket Road is a very important part of Portuguese heritage. Located on the old Riverside Road, which evolved into Park Riviera Way and then Pocket Road, the church had a unique beginning, considering that it was built as a clubhouse about 12 miles northeast of its present site. Constructed in the Carmichael area in 1897 for the Associacao Azoreana do Divini Espirito Santo (Azorean Association of the Divine Holy Spirit) – AADES, Grant – the organization utilized the building for its meeting hall. The structure was also used for the storage of religious artifacts such as flags, banners and the crown for the Portuguese Holy Ghost Festa – a religious festival in honor of Portugal’s 13th century queen, Isabela, who later became a saint. The decline of the Portuguese population in the Grant area resulted in the relocation of the Portuguese lodge to the Riverside area, which had developed into a Portuguese settlement. The move was prompted by Francisco J. Luiz (lat-
er Frank J. Lewis, Sr.), who with his neighbor, Antonio Pereira Rodrigues (later Antone Rodrigues Perry), traveled from the Pocket area to the Grant area to attend the AADES lodge meetings. In order to persuade the AADES, Grant members to relocate, Luiz proposed that two acres of his land be used for a move and expansion in the Riverside area. Additionally, Luiz offered to move the lodge building to his property. AADES members voted and agreed that Luiz’s offer was best for the future of the lodge. In 1909, the building was cut in half and transported via large wagons and teams of horses and reassembled on the land that Luiz had offered. The relocation of the structure proved to be a profitable endeavor for the lodge in that it attracted many Portuguese from the Pocket and city areas. As a result, the AADES treasury increased to an extent that the lodge was able to construct a two-story hall adjacent to the clubhouse. With the building of the hall, which was completed in 1913, the clubhouse was con-
verted and remodeled into a church, which was necessary for the establishment of the Holy Ghost Festa. Around this time, the AADES, Grant ceased to exist and instead became AADES, Riverside and the church was established as the Igreja de Santa Maria
(later known as St. Maria Church). In the will of Frank J. Lewis, Sr., who passed away on Sept. 13, 1918 at the age of 61, the land, which he deeded to AADES, was required to be used specifically for the lodge’s hall and church and the holding of the Holy
Ghost Festa. If this agreement was not fulfilled, the property, according to the will, would revert back to the Lewis heirs. With the hall and church in place, the first Riverside Holy Ghost Festa was held in See St. Maria, page 22
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conjunction with the church’s dedication on May 31, 1914. During the first festa, Mary Silva, who was about 15 years old at the time, was selected as the first festa queen. Through the establishment and dedication of the church, it became a parish of St. Joseph Church in Freeport in the historic postal area of today’s Clarksburg in Yolo County. The St. Joseph Church was founded by the Portuguese in 1893. The Portuguese priests from St. Joseph Church in Freeport would cross the Sacramento River via a platform, cable ferry to Riverside to celebrate Mass at the newly dedicated church. To carry on the Portuguese customs and traditions in their own language, Portuguese priests from St. Joseph Church, until 1922, continued to baptize and perform communion at the Riverside church and in the homes of people who were unable to attend Mass due to health reasons. Following this time, Portuguese-speaking priests were mostly unavailable, so the church resorted to priests of other nationalities. But on occasions when a Portuguese-speaking priest was needed to perform baptisms, the Portuguese priest from St. Elizabeth Portuguese National Church on 12th and S streets came to St. Maria Church. Also during the early years of the Riverside church, young Portuguese men from the Riverside-Pocket area, including Frank J. Lewis, Sr.’s grandson, John Lewis, and the sons of Manuel and Mary (Dutra) Rosa, Martin and Michael Rosa, became alter boys. Additionally, Portuguese women from the area performed maintenance duties in care of the altar. Mary Florence, the daughter of Frank J. Lewis, Sr., was the first to perform these duties, which included crocheting altar doilies. Many marriages were also performed in the church, including the marriages of Manuel and Mary (Dutra) Rosa and King and Beatrice (Mauricio) Silva. King was a member of one of the prom-
inent Silva families of the Pocket area. The church had various remodels throughout the years, including the addition of a bell tower, a widening of the building to accommodate side aisles, additional small sections of pews, the construction of a double-door entry and the revision of the altar, so that the pastor faced the congregation. Furthermore, the old standard windows were replaced with stained glass windows that were individually donated by members of the church. The construction of Interstate 80, necessitated the move of the Portuguese association, the Ordem do Divino Espirito Santo, Sacramento, located at 5th and W streets. In the early 1960s, the Portuguese organization merged with AADES, Riverside and the new name of the organization became Sacramento Portuguese Holy Spirit Society. Jack Lewis, the grandson and heir in the will of Frank J. Lewis, Sr., instigated the signing of a release, along with the other heirs, for SPHSS to receive clear title to the acreage. Although the old church still stands, the original hall was demolished and a new hall was built in the exact location. The new hall was dedicated on Oct. 21, 1967. St. Joseph Church administered to St. Maria Church until 1974 and Father Brenden O’Sullivan, pastor of St. Joseph Church, was the last pastor to celebrate Sunday Mass on a regular basis at St. Maria Church. Since St. Joseph Church no longer administered to St. Maria Church, pastors from St. Elizabeth Portuguese National Church celebrated Mass at St. Maria Church. Pastors during this time included: Valdemiro Fagundes, Jose Rebeiro and Eduino Silveira. Today, the church building, which comfortably seats 300 parishioners and is hardly recognizable as the wooden, rectangular building of the days of old, is owned by SPHSS. The release in ownership was designed to avoid any future challenge of ownership of the land, which included the St. Maria Church. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.
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