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Pocket children’s book author discusses self image issues in “Brown Boy Brown Boy What Can You Be?” See page 6

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One windy Christmas Eve when I was four or five, my sisters Kathleen and Moira and I ran around in a frenzy. We lived temporarily on a Navy base. This night we were going to be allowed to stay up late and listen for Santa, who came at midnight. The minute we heard him on the roof we were to run to bed because Santa did not like to deliver to wide-awake children. We climbed up on the couch and noted excitedly the small circles of fog our breath made on the big window. Smiling, our parents watched from the little dining room.

Later our father picked up the phone and dialed. He said to our pregnant mother, a bit loudly, “I have to call the Admiral.” Then he said, again in the same loud voice, “Hello Admiral. What? I have to come to the meeting? Now? At nighttime? On Christmas Eve? Well, I’ll be darned.” It was unusual for our father to talk like this and we stared from the couch. He was not an, I’ll be darned, type of swearing man. He was an, I’ll be damned, I’ll be damned to hell, I’ll be damned to hell and back, I’ll be damned to hell and gone, and infinitely more vivid, type of swearing man. But now he sounded like one of those jolly Dad’s in the Sunday comics, like Pricilla’s Pop, who said, gosh and jeepers. “ This meeting must be very important,” our mother said in the same raised, strangely stilted voice. She got Dad’s coat for him.

We ran to our father. “Don’t go, Daddy.

You’ll miss Santa.”

But we knew he had to leave. In the hierarchy of tremendously important men who must be obeyed, the President came first, then the Admiral, then Generals in the Army and Air Force, then Daddy.

He opened the door and we glimpsed the Christmas lights on neighbors’ houses. He kissed us good-by and off he went into the twinkling night.

We returned to the window. We helped Moira climb up on the couch because she was still a toddler. She had a towering mop of red, curly hair and a toddler’s odd way

of pronouncing words, something Kathleen and I found extremely funny. “Moi, say Merry Christmas,” I said.

“Mi mi massama ,” Moira said.

Kathleen and I, already over-excited, doubled over with laughter. “Kathleen said, “Merry Mi mi massama,” and I said it back and we had a mockery fest, tumbling back on the couch, laughing.

“What’s going on out there?” Our mother, said from the kitchen. Kathleen and I quieted down. In our house you were not allowed to make fun of the way other people looked or talked. We returned to the Santa vigil.

“I heard something,” Kathleen said. “Did you hear that?”

I listened hard. Nothing.

Our mother came from the kitchen and turned off the living room lamps. “I heard something,” she said.

This validated it. My heart felt like it galloped.

Mom got on the couch with us.

“Listen,” Kathleen said, her blue eyes huge.

We heard the chinking of bells. Real bells, on the roof. Then a scraping sound. “ That must be the sled,” Mom whispered.

Then came a protracted rattle of bells.

The reindeer must be shaking their heads. In the dark, staying up late, holding hands now because Santa was actually here, on the roof, our roof, scraping and jingling, I felt nearly paralyzed with excitement. I didn’t object when Mom whispered that we should tiptoe down the hall to bed. She picked up Moira and carried her. “Did you hear Santa?” our mother whispered to her.

“Goo gog-along bink,” Moira said, clapping her hands. “Goo gog-along bink.”

Kathleen and I glanced at each other but did not giggle at Moi. The night had become too consequential. We lay in bed, afraid to whisper lest we miss a sound. It grew windier but we were sure we heard the chinking of bells and the pawing of hooves between the gusts. Then came an even louder scraping noise and a man’s voice...

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Carolers voiced holiday spirit on Swale River Way

By MOnIca StaRK Here they came a-caroling Among Pocket's streets so clean, Here they came a wand'ring, So fair to be seen.

Love and joy did they bring To Swale River Way that day As they wish you and send you a Happy New Year, And they send you a Happy New Year.

There were 71 adults and, 20 children singing They were your neighbors' kids, Whom you have seen before As they wish you and send you a Happy New Year, And they send you a Happy New Year.

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Vice Mayor Rick was there who warmed up the big group while youth warmed the cocoa and gave some cookies, too As they wish you and send you a Happy New Year, And they send you a Happy New Year.

Sharon Scott knitted beanies for the cold carolers Amanda Jack and Cynthia Cordero organized the event As Kathi Windheim rallied the troops And they wish you and send you a Happy New Year And they send you a Happy New Year.

From Jingle Bells to Deck the Halls, the songs were classic ones Bringing back memories of when she caroled long ago, Cynthia said Jingle Bells and Frosty were easy to sing In a group, they all knew, the words from start to end And they wish you and send you a Happy New Year And they send you a Happy New Year.

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Pleasantly shocked by how many came together, Amanda enjoyed all the smiles and even tears that were shed, she said.

"I had a lot of fun spreading holiday cheer."

And they wish you and send you a Happy New Year And they send you a Happy New Year.

And they can't wait till next year to do it again.

Bigger and better they hope the event will be And they wish you and send you a Happy New Year And they send you a Happy New Year.

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with The Sticks The Sacramento Walking Sticks Club will be hosting walks on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day for everyone, including the family dog, to join in on. The walks will both start from the Pioneer Congregational United Church of Christ, 2700 L St. Registration for the New Year’s Eve walk, Dec. 31, is between 5 and 6 p.m. and the New Year’s Day walk, Jan. 1, is between 9 a.m. and noon. There will be a different 5K (3.1 miles) and 10K (6.2 miles) route available on both days. Flashlights are recommended on the New Year’s Eve walk. Dogs are welcome on all the walks but they are not allowed inside the church; strollers and wheelchairs will be able to traverse all routes. Rain will not stop these events from taking place.

Volkswalking is a family sport and parents and grandparents are encouraged to bring their children and grandchildren out and get them walking. These events are a wonderful way to see the old year out and see the new one in. This makes for a great new year’s resolution; to get fit, meet new people and see sights in your home town and surrounding areas that you’ve never seen before.

The New Year’s Eve route will take people through the brightest and most celebratory streets of downtown Sacramento to enjoy the spirit of the New Year. The walks

are non-competitive and not timed so people can stop along the way to enjoy the sights and sounds – so long as they return for check-in by 9:00 p.m. at the Church.

The New Year’s Day route is entirely new and people will be touring the new murals on walls all around the midtown area. They’ll see many other enjoyable art works in sculptures, quirky bike racks and call boxes. This is a fun walk and a feast for the eyes.. Everyone must be checked in by 3:00 pm. Each participant will receive a set of written directions with a map for the route they will be walking and typically the route will also be marked.

The walks are open and available to everyone. They are FREE and there is also an incentive program provided that allows people the opportunity to track their mileage. This incentive program can be started by purchasing a New Walker Packet for $5.00. There is also a limited edition commemorative patch available for $4.00 each.

Volkssporting (translation means sport of the people) originated in Germany in the 1970’s. Many US military families stationed there enjoyed the sport and eventually brought it to America; there are currently under 300 clubs nationwide. The Sacramento Walking Sticks Club continues to be the largest volkssport club in the entire USA

with 550 members and it offers everyone a wide array of walking and bicycling adventures for people of all ages, including their dogs.

Walking is one of the most efficient and inexpensive forms of exercise around and it also offers an array of psychological, physical, and spiritual benefits as well. Walking is an exercise that works on you from head to toe as well as from the inside out. People love to go exploring in their hometown as well as in their state but they tend to be more receptive to doing it with others. Volkssporting is a great connector of town festivals and activities with people who would never have ventured there on their own. There’s safety in numbers whether by day or night and meeting new friends along the way is another side benefit. After the walks we like to dine at local eateries wherever we’re at so there’s also another social layer to volkswalking.

The Sacramento Walking Sticks Club offer group walks on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings (5 and 10K routes to choose from) as well as Wednesday night group walks that are always 5K. There are also group bike rides of 25K offered every other Thursday morning throughout the year. Check out our website’s Calendar of Events link for all the details or people can sign up to receive weekly walk alerts by e-mail.

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Pocket children’s book author discusses self image issues in “Brown Boy Brown Boy What Can You Be?”

By Joe Perfecto

Move over, Christopher Robin. There’s a new kid in town, and his name is Matthew. While you’re traipsing through the countryside with Pooh Bear and Tigger, Matthew might be out there too, depicting your adventures on canvas, studying wild bee colonies, or perhaps piloting an airliner across the cobalt sky. Someday, anyway.

Like Christopher—the protagonist of A.A. Milne’s Winnie The Pooh titles— Matthew, the main character of Pocket resident Ameshia Arthur’s new “kidlit” picture book Brown Boy Brown Boy What Can You Be?, which debuted Oct. 22 on Amazon.com, is based on the author’s four-year-old son.

The book’s 32 pages of concise rhyming text and richly-hued illustrations of Matthew in roles such as artist, chef, oceanographer and pilot are meant to convey to Arthur’s little “brown boy”—and all children of

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color—that it’s never too early to think about a career, especially those not typically on their radar, and when considering the possibilities, “I can” should be their byword.

After surveying the wide variety of books that feature children of color and focus on assorted livelihoods but finding nothing that suited her needs, Arthur realized that in order to put one into her son’s hands, she’d have to write it herself.

Brown Boy’s apparently simple subject matter actually incorporates a deeper message.

Through the highlighting of such careers against the backdrop of a larger concept— don’t let others define you— the book touches upon the struggles not only with selfdeterminism but self-image with which the target audience contends. While superficially it seeks to counter the constrictive effect mass media’s pigeonholing of Blacks into entertainment or sports roles can have on the range of career paths Black children perceive as options, the book is also a response to media’s influence on how the general public perceives Black youth—and how they perceive themselves.

“I keep seeing lots of things in media, and it’s just a really harsh and tragic portray-

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Ameshia Arthur displays her book at the Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven library.

al of brown boys,” Arthur said. Among many incidents that ultimately inspired the book was the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO. “I saw a little baby face—I saw my son in him—and I wanted my little brown boys to see themselves as something other than a threat, other than a predator…or an entertainer, a basketball player, a comedian; there’s nothing wrong with those things, but they can be more. I want them to see the world as an opportunity and not as a sad, bleak place.”

While all children benefit from encouragement, guidance and perception/skillbuilding interactive resources such as multiple kinds of reading matter and educational play during their developmentally-critical early years, for children of color, overcoming preconceived notions about their available choices often imposes an additional challenge that critically impacts their chances of future academic and career-related success. In a 2004 paper that focused on successful Black college students, Dr. Marina Barnett

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of Widener University noted that the students received plenty of encouragement early in their academic pursuits: “Encouragement was expressed in several forms: Motivation and praise during childhood, having books and reading materials around the home, discussion of career choices or choosing toys or books [that] reflect particular career choices....”

To address self-image issues, books with carefullyfocused narratives facilitate the parent-child discussion of, for example, difficult topics raised by a number of often fatal clashes between Black males and police such as those involving Michael Brown, Eric Garner and Walter Scott. Publishers such as children’s literature specialist Lee & Low offer guidance. A 2013 blog entry at the Lee & Low website referenced the George Zimmerman incident and suggested potential choices: “In light of the recent verdict in the Trayvon Martin case, many parents are wondering, ‘What should I tell my children?’ Books can serve as an opening into serious discussion on race and social justice issues, build confidence and instill pride in young African American readers, and counter negaSee Arthur, page 7 Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

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tive messages that children may be absorbing from other media outlets.”

Concerning of media representations, numerous authors have argued that when entire groups of people appear as stereotypes or not at all, it works to the detriment of all children.

Author Zetta Elliott characterized such issues as “matters of life and death,” an assertion put into context by a 2013 essay in which children’s author/ illustrator Christopher Myers wrote: “The plethora of threatening images of young black people has real-life effects. But if people can see us as young dreamers, boys with hopes and doubts and playfulness… perhaps they will feel less inclined to kill us.”

Research on television illustrates the impact content can have on young viewers; a 2012 Indiana University study of about 400 children aged 7–12 (235 of which were Black) reported that the frequency with which Black men and boys are criminalized on TV can affect feelings of self-worth, and noted that self-esteem can have significant ramifications for motivation, persistence and academic achievement, particularly among children.

While changes in programming might prove beneficial,

substituting books or activities for TV is advocated instead. Dr. Nicole Martins, coauthor of the Indiana study, discussed the negative effects excessive viewing has independent of content: “Kids are spending so much time with the media that they’re not given a chance to explore other things they’re good at, that could boost their selfesteem.”

Through the very simple message of “I can,” titles such as Brown Boy can prove useful for helping children of color make positive, informed choices on the way to adulthood, by giving examples of careers and instilling the concept that a broad range of choices are accessible and worth investigating.

In several ways Brown Boy represents a departure from the past. The book is a product of the Age of the Internet.

Eschewing the traditional, often-complex routes such as major publishing houses (not usually available to non-established authors) or “vanity press” (open to all but potentially very costly), Brown Boy is a product of a new model of low-cost personal publishing known as “subsidy publishing,” in which works are generated, marketed and delivered digitally through services such as CreateSpace, Amazon’s publishing arm— often as “eBooks” for devic-

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es such as Kindle. Hard copy books utilize the print-on-demand approach in which copies are produced as orders are received; little or no stock is maintained.

In addition, Brown Boy was written by a Black author about a Black protagonist.

Traditionally, non-Caucasian children’s authors—and characters—have been uncommon, and still are, although their numbers have grown somewhat over the past 15 years. As reported by the University of Wisconsin’s Cooperative Children’s Book Center, which compiles publishing industry statistics, of 3,400 children’s books received by the center in 2016, 93 had African/African American authors and 286 featured African/African American characters. “[W]hat the low numbers for multicultural literature mean,” the Center observed, “is that publishing for children and teens has a long way to go before reflecting the rich diversity of perspectives and experiences within and across race and culture.”

Social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram have provided Brown Boy a powerful channel for both promotion and buyer feedback; just days after its release, the book was already receiving acclaim. “People are sharing it in different spaces—to their home-school page, to their

mommy support groups— and that’s where it’s getting some momentum,” Arthur said. “I’ve gotten hundreds of ‘Likes’ so I know it’s been seen. People would post, ‘Oh, I’m ordering it now,’ and then a day or so later some of them post a photo of their child holding the book, or a video of them reading the book to their child. Someone posted a picture of their children who were inspired to color pictures of what they want to be when they grow up.”

On the homefront, the book has had the intended effect on Arthur’s sons. “In the book, it says ‘I can be a scientist who studies bumblebees.’ So now my four-year-old, he’s telling me,‘I’m gonna be a bee hunter,’” Arthur said. “I said, ‘Oh, you want to be a scientist who studies bumblebees?’ and he said yeah. And he says, ‘I’m gonna go play scientist in the back yard.’ And I absolutely love that; yes—go play scientist.”

Her 7-year-old also got into the authorship act. “He got the stapler and the paper and he drew the pictures, illustrated the cover,” Arthur said.

“That was another thing—I wanted to set the bar high, I want to lead by example; you can be an author, you can be whatever. You just have to work at it.” The topic is Star Wars. “The funny thing is, I’m not sure he’s ever seen the movie; I haven’t.”

Arthur had already written a book for him, called Benjamin the Brave, about the boy’s anxiety over an upcoming visit to the dentist and how he learns to cope with it through the discovery of deep breathing. This title may also someday be available through Amazon; it would feature images by the Ukraine-based artist who illustrated Brown Boy. While Brown Boy is not currently at libraries, this could change. “I’ve been reaching out to libraries and bookstores; I’d love to go in and do a story time,” Arthur said. “It would get to more kids.”

At bottom, the book is meant to be a source of encouragement for every child.

“It’s just a small contribution of positivity and love for folks who need it—we all need it,” Arthur said. “In the last couple of pages it says, ‘I can be a role model for brown boys like me’—and there are various shades of brown boys, various ethnicities. If we get scientific, we’re all brown—we’re just various shades of it.”

Except possibly from his animal companions in the imaginary world Milne created, the real Christopher Robin didn’t get much love or positivity. But through books like Brown Boy, perhaps the young Matthews of today, and the world they’ll soon inherit, will fare better.

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Century-old Southside Improvement Club bids farewell

By LANCE ARMSTRONG

The Southside Improvement Club disbanded on Nov. 26, as they ended their more than 100-year history with a “sunset party” at Club Pheasant in West Sacramento.

Larry Budney, the club’s final president, said that due to dwindling membership and low attendance at meetings, the difficult decision was made to fold this once mighty club.

“We were having trouble getting members into the club, and the guys were just not able to get to the meetings,” he said.

“We went from a newsletter mail-out of 120 people to down to 60. And of the 60 mailings, only 20, max, would ever appear at the meetings. The momentum of the club had pretty much dwindled and went away. So, we took a hard look at ourselves and decided to call an end to the club.”

With the remaining funds of their budget, the club financed their final gathering, which was attended by about 65 people, of which at least 50 were members.

While overlooking the room, Budney commented on the well-attended event.

“We’re just happy with the fact that we’re able to get this many people tonight,” he said.

The club’s history dates back to the early 1900s, and the organization was incorporated on Nov. 10, 1913.

In its following day report on the club, The Sacramento Bee noted: “It was agreed that any

person owning property on the south side (of the city was) eligible for membership” and “the club (would) fight for desired public improvements.”

The “South Side” section of the city was then described as being located from Front to 15th streets and from R to Y (now Broadway) streets. However, the club eventually eliminated their strict boundary requirements.

The club was chartered with 20 members, who, during their Nov. 10, 1913 meeting at the O.D.E.S. Hall on W Street, between 5th and 6th streets, elected Charles S. Ralph, president; William L. Rose, vice president; Peter J. Nusbaum, treasurer; and Charles W. Walser, secretary.

The club’s constitution was read and approved during the organization’s following meeting on Nov. 24, 1913.

Among the early activities and improvements that the club played significant roles in were the development of Southside and William Land parks, the construction of the William A. Carroll and Robert E. Callahan memorials, the repairing and removal of levees, and improvements to local streets.

For many years, the club worked in a partnership with the city to present the annual 4th of July fireworks show and other entertainment at Southside Park.

The club was also influential in the efforts to have the current swimming pool constructed at Southside Park.

Budney said that the club eventually transformed into a social club.

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The event, which included a meal and a program with speakers and singing, was well attended.

“The reality is that we don’t have a lot of business to do any more,” he said. “This club is no longer a politically oriented club like it was at one time. It’s pretty much a social club.

“I think there will be guys that will be gathering together and still meeting on an informal basis, but not on an official basis.”

Budney noted that folding the club had nothing to do with the cost of dues.

“Not at $3 a year,” he said.

“That’s one of the things that Al (Balshor, a former president of the club) kept for a long time was the dues at $3 a year. So, yeah, that would not be a problem whatsoever.”

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He added that any club that maintains its existence for more than a century has members that are passionate and dedicated.

Budney also mentioned the types of influential people who were members of the club.

“At one time, we had people in our club who were mayors, police chiefs, people involved with the legislature, and we had a lot of influence,” he said.

“People would gather and send letters to the city managers and put a lot of pressure on people that made decisions about improving the city conditions. So, we were very powerful at one time.”

During its history, the club had 57 presidents, eight of whom are living today.

At the event, members of the club made it evident that Al Balshor remains their most memorable president of the club.

Al, who owned Balshor Florist from its establishment in 1950 until his death in 2015, was referred to by his widow, Marie, as “the glue that held the club together.”

Marie said that one of the first things that Al did after returning from serving his country in World War II in 1945 was get recruited to join the Southside Improvement Club.

She also mentioned that if someone desired to be successful I Sacramento at that time, See Southside, page 9

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they would join the Southside Improvement Club. “At one time, in order to get a job with the city of Sacramento, you had to come before this club, and many also joined,� she said. “There were many influential members that could help them find a job. It was like Tammany Hall, but not Mafia.�

Budney also commented on Al, who grew up in a large family in a home at 315 U St., near Southside Park. “Al was definitely a leader and he was a motivator and he had direction and purpose,� he said. “That is what we were looking for, and so there’s a lot of truth to the fact that when he passed, we lost momentum. We definitely struggled, so it was difficult for the club to absorb his loss.�

Another notable name on the list of former presidents of the club is George L. Klumpp, who served as mayor of Sacramento and was a part own-

er of the old Sacramento Solons baseball team.

Although Klumpp, who lived for many years at 920 U St., died at the age of 77 on Sept.

24, 1967, his name continues to be known today through the historic Land Park business, George L. Klumpp Chapel of Flowers. That business is located a short distance south of Balshor Florist.

Another former president of the club, Manuel Perry, who was born at 314 ½ U St., across the street from Al Balshor, said that Al introduced him to the club. “When I got out of the Marine Corps in 1956, Al Balshor told me the first thing I’ve got to do before I even go to a bar was to come with him to the Southside Improvement Club,â€? he said. “Only in those days – it was kind of a joke – they called it the Southside Employment Club. And truthfully, for a lot of us kids that grew up in the Southside (area), that was the correct name for the Southside Improvement Club.â€?

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Dr. Herbert Yee, a former, notable Sacramento dentist and longtime member of the club, said that he became very familiar with the Southside area during the 1930s. “As a child I ran from 7th and J (streets) down to Southside Park and around and came back,� he said. “I was only like 12 years old. In those days, there was not (a lot of ) traffic.�

Chris Brown, another former president of the group, conducted an audience participation activity.

During that activity, it was determined that Perry, at 85 years old, is the club’s oldest living president, while Yee, 93, is the oldest living member of the club.

Forty-eight-year-old William Burg, who served as the club’s historian, was recognized as the club’s youngest member.

The event also included a meal, a raffle, which included 45 poinsettia plants from Balshor Florist and other items, and a historical film presented by Burg.

Former club President Chris Brown holds a framed photograph of himself and another former club President Al Balshor that was presented to him by Marie Balshor, right.

In being that the gathering was celebrated as a “sunset party,� Budney gave a prayer, in which he said, “For over 100 years, the men and women of this club have met and worked to improve the conditions of this city. We shared meals, shared stories, shared school and community memories, and (grew)

to appreciate and love each other. “We have aged, become sick and come to accept we are not able to go on any longer. The sun sets for this club. We are happy for what we have accomplished, and who we are at this moment. We say goodbye to one another and hope the best for each.�

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The Rotary Club of Pocket/Greenhaven is holding their 2nd Annual Blanket Drive The Rotary Club of Pocket/ Greenhaven is holding their 2nd Annual Blanket Drive until the end of the year, led by Keiko Wong. Locations currently taking donations include the California Bank and Trust (7201 South Land Park Drive), the Asian Community Center Senior Services (7334 Park City Drive), and Didion Elementary School

(6490 Harmon Drive). Others that have participated include Pacific Work Spaces, Robbie Waters Pocket Greenhaven Public Library, Cook Realty, and Bob Smith State Farm Insurance.

The project has had an amazing response with over 212 blankets collected to date and delivered to My Sister’s House, a women and

children’s shelter, Moral Values Program and their Homeless Outreach, the California Coalition for Youth which serves young adults after leaving the foster care system, and A Brighter Childhood (ABC) Foster Family Services that works with foster families and youth through the age of 20. The 2017 blanket drive is a community effort! Congratu-

lations to all who participated and made this project possible, including Andrew Smith for his artwork and Zajic Appliances for the donation boxes.

The Rotary Club of Pocket/Greenhaven meets Thursdays, 7:30 a.m., at the Executive Airport (PGR.Rocks). Visitors are always welcome.

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Rescue soaps, containing LEGO minifigures, were popular items.

Photos by Joe Perfecto

Among the many local vendors was this purveyor of mini gift bags and handmade cards.

Matsuyama’s inaugural Winter Wonderland Craft Show showcased about 40 vendors, including gifts made by students

By Joe Perfecto

A variety of wares ranging from typical holiday fare such as scented candles to offbeat items like framed “mermaid” fabric boards were on display at the inaugural Winter Wonderland Craft Show, held Dec. 1 in the Matsuyama Elementary gym. The several hundred attendees first encountered, of all things, a farm-to-fork produce delivery booth in the foyer before entering the show area, which was populated by about 40 vendors, including a few Matsuyama students, parents and grandparents. In one corner stood a wheel of fortune, each colored wedge of which bore the name of a different physical activity, such as jumping jacks, high jump, twist and striders; each child who spun the wheel was prompted to perform whatever activity came to rest under the pointer. The results tended to be entertaining.

Some products were practical, such as assorted clothing items and jewelry (earrings, anyone?), a variety of educational children’s books and even a range of Tupperware containers. Others, which leaned heavily toward the whimsical, also proved to be the most popular. Kids galore often congregated at the “rescue soaps” table, which offered

a number of soap bars comprising a colored base topped with a larger clear block in which a colorful LEGO minifigure is encased; once the soap wears down enough, the figurine can be “rescued” from its transparent prison. But the busiest spot was the Panda Slime table, where kids poked, prodded, sniffed and squished their way through dozens of small cups of—yes— slime. First marketed by Mattel in 1976, slime is a colorful goop whose original recipe consisted primarily of guar gum and sodium tetraborate. Into this durable and pliable substance is incorporated ingredients designed for tactile and olfactory development, such as strong scents and varied textures and items like beads. Practically any blend imaginable is available in a rainbow of hues; concoctions purveyed by assorted sources through Etsy.com include Berry Slushie, Candy Cane, Chocolate Cookie Cloud w/ M&M’s, Christmas Mint, Dinosaur Remains, Dragon’s Blood Jelly Cube, Granny Smith, Kiwi Butter, Pig Snot and Tofu. Most sorts of slime, as their names none-too-subtlely suggest, look downright appetizing—which is why all ingredients are non-toxic, although swallowing solids See Winter Wonderland, page 13

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like beads is still a concern. In any case, the product is a hot seller; Panda Slime fully depleted their stock.

Among other unusual products were braids and beards made of yarn, and sequin boards. A sequin board features a framed fabric backing holding a dense field of tiny, brilliant metallic disks whose two sides are of different colors. Designs are made by drawing e.g. a finger or stylus through the sequin field. These proved attractive to visitors of all ages having even the slightest artistic bent, holding the rapt attention of many toddlers for minutes on end, which, as any parent knows, is quite a selling point.

As Christmas gifts go, there will always be room for old standards like ties and ill-fitting, instant hand-me-down sweaters that Grandma back east knitted from memory. But with a little imagination and the right craft show, unwrapping those parcels need never be boring, and the shaking-the-box ritual could become a thing of the past.

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Artists of all ages were “drawn” to the sequin-based drawing boards.

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Alice Birney Winter Faire & Festival of Light 2017 Photos by Stephen Crowley stephen@valcomnews.com

This delightful celebration of the season was a wonderful school and community event. A fun family day, Alice Birney offered crafts, handmade items from talented parents and students, a vendor area with a nice selection of mostly handmade items and the Starlight Cafe for a snack. Musical performances took place and there was plenty of time to hang out with friends. A highlight of this event featured the Children’s Store where children got to go shopping and purchase holiday gifts (often made by parents and friends) for as little as 50 cents. The line is always long and the anticipation great as they wait for a chance to enter this magical place that has been lovingly decorated to resemble a fairy forest (complete with fairy lights). No parents were allowed inside. Children were greeted by an adult that helped them with their shopping.

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TUESDAY, DEC. 26 MR. COOPER’S SING ALONG – Preschoolers and their families are invited to enjoy a performance by local children’s musician Ken Cooper, which may include such favorites as “Three Little Fishies” and the ever popular “Freeze Dance.” Tuesday, December 26, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.

TUESDAY, JAN. 2 “ALL IN” GAMING AND SOCIAL HOUR FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS – It’s a NEW day & time for games, refreshments, conversation, and fun on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month! Available games will include poker, chess, Scrabble, checkers, dominos, Mahjong, cribbage, and more! Tuesdays, January 2 and 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.

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This special evening will feature a fine dining experience including wine tasting by Carvalho Family Winery and live music. Also introducing our GUEST CHEF DINNER CLUB enjoy 2 tickets to ALL 9 Dinners in 2018 for $800 (a $100 savings). Club members will also receive a hand-painted piece of art and personal story from one of our clients. Early Bird tickets for January 4 are available until December 21, 2017 on Eventbrite. Support the employment training program of Saint John’s Program and join us for an unforgettable Guest Chef Dinner.

Signature appetizers include: Signature Ceviche Shots in Spoons and Shot Glasses, Comprised of Sea Bass, Tiger Prawns, Avocado, Tomato, Cilantro, Onions in a Crab and Octopus Sauce, Signature Banana Leaf Wrapped Vegetarian and Chicken Mole Gourmet Tamalitos, Vegetarian comprised of Sautee Garlic, Red Onions, Zucchini, Carrots, Spinach with Mozzarella Cheese, Oaxaca Style Chicken Mole Tamalitos Served with Salsa Roja of Molcajete

happening Salad Colorful California Salad with an Aztec Flavor: Chopped Red, Orange, Yellow Bell Peppers, Celery, Fresh Cactus, Red Cabbage, Black Beans and Whole Kernel Corn on a Bed of Fresh Arugula served with Toasted Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette Main Dish Marinated in Garlic, Lime and Jalapeno Grilled Tri Tip served with Chimichurri Sauce Marinated in Mojo de Ajo Rosemary Grilled Chicken Breast served with Fresh Pesto Accompanied by Garlic Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables Dessert: Seasonal Berry Brulee with Kahua Drip and Fresh Mint Served in a Martini Glass Plates Cafe and Catering is located at 14 Business Park Way #149, Sacramento, CA 95828.

FRIDAY, JAN. 5-SATURDAY, JAN. 6 LIBRARY FRIENDS TO HOST WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE SALE: The Friends of the Sacramento Public Library are hosting a Warehouse Clearance Sale at the Book Den Warehouse, 8250 Belvedere Ave., Suite E, on Saturday, Jan. 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A preview for Friends members only will be held Friday, Jan. 5, 5 to 8 p.m., and nonmembers who wish to attend may join at the door for $20. The warehouse is currently overstocked with a wide variety of books which must be sold so that room is available for incoming new donations. Proceeds benefit the Sacramento Public Library system. All books and other materials in the warehouse will be priced at $6 for each grocery bag, and customers are encouraged to bring their own paper bags, though bags will be available. Because of the reduced prices, the Friends members’ usual discount will not be offered at this sale. The Book Den store, which specializes in better books and is located at the same site, will be open during the same hours with materials offered at regular prices. For more information, call 916-731-8493 or email bookden@saclibfriends.org. Regular Book Den store hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

SUNDAY, JAN. 7 10TH ANNUAL FLORIN MOCHI MADNESS: A fun, taste-tempting Japanese American New Year’s tradition awaits friends and families at Florin’s “Mochi Madness X” Hand-Pounding Workshop, Treat Tasting, and New Year’s Potluck from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come rain or shine! Sponsored by the Buddhist Church of Florin and Florin JACL.

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It’s free to members plus ages 5 and under. $5 for non-members to help cover supplies.

Please RSVP by January 4th by email to: florinjacl5@outlook.com Mochi (sweet rice cake) Treats: Popular in Asian countries, mochi symbolizes strength and a prosperous New Year. Check out New Year’s treats - hot ozoni and zenzai sweet red bean soup! How about “an”, kinako, shoyu sugar, or daikon oroshi? (Plenty of tasting samples, but no mochi sales.)

You’ll get to make the mochi “old school” like families on the farm - pounding with huge wooden mallets (kine) in a stone mortar (usu) after cooking in wooden steamers (seiro). Be ready to pound, shape, make, and taste! Learn how to make mochi, traditional dishes, and get some scrumptious Asian mochi recipes.

Potluck Social: People should bring a dish to share based on last name: Letters A – U: Salads, veggies, cold side dishes, nigiri rice, etc.

Letters V - Z: Desserts (besides mochi), snacks, etc.

Main Dishes: Committee members and Volunteers are invited to bring main dishes. Ovens are available to heat items. Please let organizers know what you’re bringing.

Volunteer Helpers Needed: This is hands-on so please let us know if you can volunteer: - If you are an experienced mochi-pounder, turner, cutter, or maker, we need your help!

1. 9:30 a.m.: Setup of tables, chairs, condiments, drinks, mochi treat tasting areas, and registration table.

2. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: (Approximately) dozens of mochi pounders, cutters, makers, and treat tasting helpers.

3. 1 to 2 p.m.: Potluck Social: Catch up with friends and enjoy the food.

4. 2 to 3 p.m.: Clean up mochi equipment and facility (All helpers). (Bring warm clothes & apron) RSVP by Jan. 4 by email to: florinjacl5@outlook.com Buddhist Church of Florin, 7235 Pritchard Road, Sacramento, California 95828.

SATURDAY, JAN. 13 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. 2nd and 4th Saturdays ( January 13 and 27) from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.

TUESDAY, JAN. 16 “ALL IN” GAMING AND SOCIAL HOUR FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS – It’s a NEW day & time for games, refreshments, conversation, and fun on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month! Available games will include poker, chess, Scrabble, checkers, dominos, Mahjong, cribbage, and more! Tuesdays, January 2 and 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.

SATURDAY, JAN. 20 FREE PRESENTATION ON STANDARDIZED TESTS: Strategies and Prep: Sacramento Library with AP College Consulting presents this free workshop at Belle Cooledge Library, 5699 South Land Park Drive at 2 p.m. High school students and families encouraged to attend.

Topics covered include: PSAT : What it means, why take it?

ACT vs SAT: Which is right for you?

When to take and how many times?

AP tests: How to use them Subject Tests: Who requires them and for what?

Test Prep: To pay or not to pay Super Scoring: What it means.

Questions: contact@apcollegeconsulting.com.

TREE PRUNING CLINIC – Learn how to keep your trees in good shape at this free workshop presented by the Sacramento Tree Foundation. Saturday, January 20 from 11

a.m. to 12 p.m. at Robbie Waters PocketGreenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.

POSTCARD PEN PALS – 4th through 6th graders, join us for the launch of our new Postcard Pen Pals program! Craft your own postcards, write to kids in the Sacramento Delta area, and receive awesome snail mail.

This program will be available every third Saturday of the month. Check out our first meeting on Saturday, January 20, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.

SATURDAY, JAN. 27 FREE PRESENTATION ON STANDARDIZED TESTS: Strategies and Prep: Sacramento Library with AP College Consulting presents this free workshop at at Sacramento Library Elk Grove, 8900 Elk Grove Blvd. at 11 a.m. High school students and families encouraged to attend.

Topics covered include: PSAT : What it means, why take it?

ACT vs SAT: Which is right for you?

When to take and how many times?

AP tests: How to use them Subject Tests: Who requires them and for what?

Test Prep: To pay or not to pay Super Scoring: What it means.

Questions: contact@apcollegeconsulting.com.

FISHING IN THE CITY: Come out to the newly renovated Florin Creek Park for this free community event on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Southgate Recreation & Park District partners with the Department of Fish and Wildlife to bring fishing to the children in the community who may not have a chance to experience catching a fish. The event is for children up to the age of 16 and children do not need a fishing license to participate. The Department of Fish and Wildlife will have fishing poles and bait available See What’s Happening, page 18

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What’s for those who need it. Plan on catching a lot of fish in our newly renovated pond at Florin Creek Park. The event will start at 8:15 a.m. with a free demonstration from DFW volunteers and staff. Fishing will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. and all fishing poles will be out of the water at 11 a.m. Each registered child will receive an opportunity to win some great donated items and we will give prizes to the first catch, smallest fish and largest fish caught. Please contact Sheila Surritt at 916-422-7610 for more information. Florin Creek Recreation Center, 7460 Persimmon Ave, Sacramento, California 95823.

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. 2nd and 4th Saturdays ( January 13 and 27) from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.

HEALTHY WINTER SOUPS – If you find yourself resorting to the can or making the same soups over and over again, this is the class for you. Using seasonal produce and local ingredients, blogger Sabrina Modelle, aka The Tomato Tart, will cover some gorgeous wintertime soups to shake up your soup routine. Saturday, January 13 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Robbie Waters PocketGreenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.

RELEVANT READS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – Join our new book discussion group focused on nonfiction books.

Our first selection is Evicted: poverty and profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond. Saturday, January 27 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.

happening ONGOING ROTARY 2ND ANNUAL BLANKET DRIVE: From now until mid-December, the Rotary Club of Pocket/Greenhaven is collecting gently-used and new blankets for the Moral Values Program and Homeless Outreach as well as My Sister’s House (women and children’s shelter) and other organizations in the community. Donation locations include: Pacific Workplaces (1104 Corporate Way), ACC Senior Services (7334 Park City Drive), Robbie Waters Pocket Greenhaven Public Library (7336 Gloria Drive), Cook Realty (4305 Freeport Blvd.), State Farm - Bob Smith (7210 Greenhaven Drive, Ste 1); California Bank Trust (7201 South Land Park Drive).

HOLIDAY DRIVE FOR LOAVES & FISHES: Now through Christmas Eve, join the Sacramento Zoo in giving back during the season of thanks. Donate combs and brushes, new gloves, gender neutral adult socks, small toiletries, or toothpaste and toothbrushes to the Holiday Drive for Loaves & Fishes at the zoo when you enter and receive $1 off of admission as a thank you to from the zoo.

ARTISTS’ AND CRAFTERS’ GROUP – Held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, this meet-up was started to allow participants from past and current “In Creative Company” classes to continue meeting. Any artists or crafters who are interested in this social group are welcome--just bring whatever you’re working on and join us! 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.

THE CLARKSBURG COMMUNITY BAND INVITES YOU TO JOIN: How about dusting off that horn and getting involved! The band is a group of musicians that enjoys sharing a love of music with each other and our communities. The band is looking to expand the ensemble and wants to welcome those who are interested and who play a

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standard concert band instrument. The band meets Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Delta High School, 52810 Netherlands Ave., Clarksburg. For more information contact Randall Veirs, Delta High School Band Director at rveirs@rdusd.org FREE LINE DANCE CLASS: Every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. “Two Left Feet” dance class for beginners. If you think you have “two left feet” this class is for you. Anyone can participate in this fun activity. Friendly group of people. Drop-ins welcome. Sponsored by ACC Senior Services.

Class held every Thursday at ACC Greenhaven Terrace, 1180 Corporate Way. First class is always free. For more information call (916) 393-9026 ext 330. www.accsv.org BELLE COOLEDGE LIBRARY VIDEO GAMES AND VIDEO GAME SYSTEMS DRIVE: The Belle Cooledge Library is looking for video games and working game systems for our afterschool teen space program for next year. If you have any video games or working game systems that you would like to donate please bring them to the Belle Cooledge Library and we will provide a tax receipt. What is Teen Space? Join other area teens in our community room for our afterschool Teen Space! Hang out, geek out and mess around with friends and snacks! Seriously, what could be better? Teen Space occurs weekdays from 3 - 5 PM (except Thursdays 1:30 - 5 p.m.), is free, and open to teens between the ages of 12 - 18. (During the school year) All Library programs are free and open to the public a library card is not required! Belle Cooledge Library is located at 5600 South Land Park Dive. Library hours are Tuesdays noon to 8 p.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR “SUNDAY JAZZ”: Come and join our Sunday Jazz event committee for events held the

Second Sunday of every month at the Elks Lodge. If any of you would like to volunteer and enjoy listening to good music at the same time, please let organizers know. Hours to volunteer would be 11:30 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m. Please contact Clayton Hablitz at: Clayton39.ch@gmail.com Cell number 916 706-9837 or email Lori548@yahoo. com. Cell number 650-200-8570. Come on down & enjoy the fun!

WEDNESDAY COFFEE AND CONVERSATION GATHERING: Every Wednesday morning from 7 to 10 am., join neighbors at Cafe Latte, 7600 Greenhaven Drive, for conversation and fun. Find the group back near the piano.

“ALL IN” SENIOR SOCIAL HOUR – The Pocket Library will provide games, refreshments, conversation, and fun on the last Wednesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m.!

Games available to play include poker, chess, Scrabble, checkers, Dominos, Mahjong, cribbage, and more! Robbie Waters PocketGreenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.

ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTH SACRAMENTO: The friendliest club in Sacramento, the Rotary Club of South Sacramento meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Casa Garden, 2760 Sutterville Road.

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.

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 916-2642920 during open hours. Appointment times are available for most Wednesdays between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Robbie Waters PocketGreenhaven Library, 7335 Gloria Drive, Sacramento.

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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 916-264-2920 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.

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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.

STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ANNOUNCED: The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2018 - 2019 academic year. The program offers 14 categories of scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $2,500 each with varying eligibility requirements. Categories include: agriculture, art, academic excellence, business, culinary/hospitality/event management, education, international relations, trade school, viticulture and enology. Applicants may apply for one scholarship category of their choice per year and will be evaluated based on academics, community service, quality of essay and recommendation. Top scholarship winners in select categories may be invited to compete for the $5,000 Ironstone Concours Foundation Scholarship Scholarships are not renewable; however, students may reapply each year as long as they continue to meet the eligibility criteria. The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program is a collaboration between the Friends of the California State Fair, the California Exposition & State Fair, the California State Fair Agricultural Advisory Council, the Ironstone Concours Foundation, Blue Diamond Growers and Western Fairs Association. International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS), an independent scholarship management company, hosts the online application process and disburses awards for the program. The deadline to apply is March 2, 2018.

Learn more at CAStateFair.org/scholarship.

For questions about the Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program, please email scholarship@calexpo.com.

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poLice Logs 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.

MOnDay, DEc. 4 (Robbery) 6000 block of South Land Park Drive at 11:03 a.m.

Officers responded to a residence in the area regarding a robbery. When officers arrived, they were able to determine the victim had just arrived home.

The door to the apartment was open and an unknown female adult entered the

residence. The suspect brandished a handgun, and stole personal property and an undisclosed amount of money from the victim. The suspect fled the scene, and was not located. The victim was uninjured in the robbery.

The case was forwarded to detective for additional follow-up.

SatURDay, DEc. 9 (Death Investigation): 400 block of Windward Way at 12:33 a.m.

A hospital social worker advised an officer working at the hospital that an infant had been brought in by ambulance after the parents found him not breathing. Officers contacted the parents and grandparents of the infant and obtained their statements. Officers and the coroner responded to the victim’s residence to conduct follow-up. No foul play was suspected by doctors or the coroner. The

coroner will continue the investigation and report.

SUnDay, DEc. 10 7600 block of River Village Drive at 5:17 p.m.

A woman walked away from care home and a has pre-existing medical condition.

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