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County plans to “mothball”
Community Planning Commissions
to save $700,000
By Charlea Moore
On Monday, April 27, 2009, the Chairs and Vice Chairs of the four Community Planning Councils
met with Sacramento County Planning and Municipal Services.
Paul Hahn, head of Municipal Services delivered the news that Sacramento County is facing an
unprecedented budget shortfall of $187 million dollars for fiscal 2009-2010. The revenues from
property taxes are down 22% and sales tax revenue is down 8%. As a result all county departments
are facing drastic budget cuts and there is an impact on the Community Planning Commissions
(CPCs).
There are currently 4 Community Planning Commissions that have final hearing authority and that
have been operating successfully in Rio Linda Elverta, Fair Oaks, Carmichael/Foothill Farms and
Arden/Arcade. These Commissions were put in place by the Board of Supervisors to allow local
control of land use issues including development projects. This has worked out very well since applicants
and neighbors can easily access the local hearings instead of having to go downtown.
Paul Hahn estimates that the 4 Community Planning Commissions cost the County about $700,000
per year to operate. The cost is in the staff required for any hearing body with final authority. That
includes legal counsel at every meeting, a board clerk, DEIRA, Planning and others as required by
the projects on the agenda. Plus the cost of a technician to set up the required sound system and
recording system.
Paul Hahn said that he doesn’t want to see the CPC’s go away but the County Executive is recommending
that the CPC’s revert to CPACs until the budget crises is over. He didn’t anticipate that
the County would be out of the woods for at least 2 years and possibly longer. CPAC’s are “advisory”
and do not have any authority nor do they require any county funding. This would “save” the
County approximately $700,000 per year.
The Chairs and Vice Chairs of the 4 CPC’s at the meeting were in agreement that the CPC’s should
not be mothballed or revert to CPAC’s if there is any way to avoid it. Paul Hahn was receptive but
said that if we wish to be funded we MUST contact the Board of Supervisors and make our case.
One of the suggestions was to hold hearings every other month. The point was made that if the
CPCs were mothballed, the case load from all 4 Commissions would go to the 5 member County
Planning Commission. They would need to meet more often in order to hear the extra applicants
and that would require more outlay of funds so the savings offset is going to be minimal at best. The
County Planning Commissioners stipend and hearing costs are considerably higher than the CPCs.
Also, applications are exactly what is needed to jump start the building and trade industry. Without
applications, the revenue to the County will continue to drop.
If Rio Linda Elverta is to continue to have final authority and local control for land use and development,
you must make sure that the Board of Supervisors understands the ramifications of shutting
down the Rio Linda Elverta CPC.
You have all been reading the papers and are aware of the dire cuts that cannot be avoided. There is
very little savings in mothballing the CPCs and that savings will be a poor trade off for losing what
little local control these four communities now have. Once the CPCs are shut down there will never
be a “good” time to reactivate them. If they are shut down now, it will be permanent and the communities
will be stuck with the “advisory only” CPACs again.
Our Supervisor, Roger Dickinson, has been very supportive of the Rio Linda Elverta Community
Planning Commission.
Please consider writing a letter and/or making a phone call to all the Supervisors to retain the existing
four CPCs for the good of the Rio Linda Elverta community.
All the Supervisors can be reached by writing to: Clerk of the Board, 700 H Street, Suite 2450, Sacramento,
CA 95814-1298.
Email: boardclerk@saccounty.net and request that your email be given to all the supervisors.
“Cock a doodle do
Ordinance”
UP DATE:
I went to the
Board of Supervisors
meeting,
held April 7th,
to speak against
the Ordinance
For Keeping Of
Crowing Fowl,
This ordinance
would limit
owners to four roosters and require each owner
to obtain a permit. The permit is free but no
guarantees that it would stay that way. A hefty
fine would be levied if caught without a permit.
Anyone could turn you in and you would be
forced to allow inspections of your property.
When staff was questioned as to the number of
owners that they expected to apply for these permits
they stated, “only about 13% to 14% were
expected to comply.” In my opinion, that would
be is quite a bit of tax revenue expended on enforcement
and record keeping, for what?
The County Staff seems to have the misguided
assumption that by limiting owners to four roosters
it would eliminate “Cock Fighting.” Cock
Fighting is already illegal in Sacramento County
and has been for a number of years.
Present were at least thirty people in opposition,.
They represented those that raise chickens
for food, those that have chickens for Show and
those that have children involved with 4-H programs
and Future Farmers of America.
Supervisor Yee said, “It seems like this ordinance
punished the law abiding owners rather
than directing our resources at those who were
breaking the law.”
In my opinion, holding “Cock Fights” on your
property should be a felony and the county
should be able to seize the property just like they
do with other crimes.
After two hours and thirty minutes a vote was
taken, The vote was: No - Supervisors Jimmie
R. Yee, Susan Peters and Roberta MacGlashan.
Yes - Supervisor Don Nottoli. Our Supervisor
Roger Dickinson was absent. The ordinance
was defeated!!!
In essence, Staff was instructed to go back and
work on directing their efforts toward curtailing
the “Cock Fighting” rather than invading
the rights of the law abiding people to feed their
families, raise their Show Birds and enjoy their
4-H projects/Future Farmers projects with their
children. It was
said, “after all the
budget hearings
you may not have
the staff to monitor
or enforce this
ordinance.”
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APRIL - FUN MONEY WINNERS!!
1. What is the term for a costal area below sea
level that is kept dry by use of embankments
such as dikes?
Ans. “Polder” Source: April 2009 Nat. Geo.
Betty Ogulanda, North Highlands
Nona Wimbley, Sacramento
Dan Winthroup, Mather
2. What is OK to serve but not OK to eat?
Ans. A Tennis Ball - Source: Quaker Oatmeal
Package.
There were a lot of good answers: Papers, volleyball,
ping pong ball so all will win.
L.W. Buno, Sacramento
Becky Kraft, Rio Linda
Marcia Simpson, Carmichael
3. Describe the breed of cattle called “Dexter”.
Ans. A small breed of Cattle originally from Ireland.
They first appeared in America in the 1930’s
in the northeastern states. Dexters are called the
“Back Yard Cow” because they are usually under
44” tall at the shoulders, have short legs and
are black, red, or dun colored. When butchered,
dress out not much over 600lbs. They require
a very small area to live in, eat about 1/3 what
the reg. cow or beef eats and do much better eat-
ing grass, brushy stuff and oat hay rather than alfalfa.
I know mine loved pomegranates, grapes
and mulberry leaves. I did spoil them a bit with
some barley, corn & molasses.
They are usually raised for beef but can be used
for milk, producing about two gallons per day.
Source: American Dexter Cattle Assoc. Feb.
2008
Debbie Hogan, Elverta
Elizabeth Kraft, Rio Linda
Dry Creek Elementary
Sam W. Baxter, Carmichael
William Carpenter, North Highlands
4. What type of job would you be doing if the
position was called a “Postilion”?
Answer: From Old England - One who guides a
team drawing a carriage or other heavy vehicle
by riding the near (left) horse when one pair is
used or the near horse of the leaders when two
or more pairs are used. This job or position was
common with upper classes during the 1800’s in
England.
Diana Minter, Elverta
Sally McDonald, Fair Oaks
Susan Meyers, Fair Oaks
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The Sacramento County UC Master Gardeners
have scheduled plant clinics to assist
the public in diagnosing and solving garden
problems. All clinics are free and the
public is encouraged to bring samples from
problem plants or insects that need to be
identified.
Date & Sunday, May 17, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Clancy’s Garden Nursery
. 5400 Bayou Way
(Near Sacramento
International Airport),
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Date & Saturday, May 16, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:00a.m
Location: Fair Oaks Horticulture Center
(Under the Oak Tree)
11549 Fair Oaks Blvd
Fair Oaks CA 95628
Date & Saturday, May 30, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Gifted Gardener
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Sacramento, CA
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The Benefits of Massage
Bodywork Goes Beyond Relaxation
Chair Massage You Deserve a
Break in Your Busy Day
Chair massage, also called seated or on-site massage,
provides a host of benefits, including reducing
stress, improving mental clarity, and enhancing
work performance. And the time investment
is minimal a ten or fifteen minute sessions can
often do the trick. In fact, a small investment in
a chair massage session can lead to a significant
benefit.
In a study done at the Touch Research Institute at
the University of Miami, researchers found that
when participants got a fifteen minute chair massage
just twice a week, their anxiety levels were
lower, their brain waves proved they were more
relaxed and alert, and their stress levels were
measurably reduced. The study also showed improved
speed and accuracy on math computations.
In short, this study shows what chair massage
enthusiasts have known for some time. A short
massage can help relax tight muscles and remind
the body to breathe. Although full-body massages
are optimal, taking time out for one in the
middle of the workday can lull you to sleep, and
it can be difficult to schedule it into your day.
On the other hand, a chair massage during an
afternoon break may be a better alternative, particularly
when you need to be energized, so you
can better focus for late-day meetings or evening
responsibilities. Besides, the short massage
session it keeps you from stressing about being
away from work too long.
You don’t have to undress, you don’t need the
privacy of a table massage, and you’re ready to
get back to work feeling refreshed.
Chair massage can also be a great introduction
into the world of massage. If you’ve always
wondered why some people are adamant about
getting massage or if you’ve been trying to explain
to a friend or coworker why massage is so
wonderful, chair massage is an excellent way to
get a sampling.
The key to comfort for on-site massages is the
specially tailored chair. Massage chairs are fully
adjustable so your practitioner can tailor the chair
specifically to your body with just the release of a
few levers. The unique design allows your therapist
to easily access areas on your body, such as
the neck, shoulders, and back.
You may wonder how a massage can be effective
when the practitioner works through your
clothes and without oils. Chair massage has its
roots in a centuries-old Japanese massage technique
called amma. A predecessor to the better
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known shiatsu,
amma is done
while seated,
and therapists
are trained to
work specifically
on the
body’s pressure points. Pressure point work,
especially on the areas made accessible by the
position of the massage chair, can free muscles
and relieve stress and tight tissues without working
directly on the skin. Therapists are skilled at
palpating and working through clothes. In minutes,
you feel relaxed, alert, and comfortable as
your tension melts away. And, since no oils or
lotions are used for chair massage, you can go
right back to your day without feeling like you
need to shower.
Once you decide how long you want your chair
massage session to last, your therapist will adjust
the routine for maximum effectiveness. These
sessions can be very beneficial in treating workrelated
issues, such as repetitive stress conditions
and muscle tightness caused from sitting in front
of a computer.
Be sure to tell your massage therapist of specific
concerns you have, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
or shoulder or neck stiffness. Your practitioner
may suggest a longer session for your next
visit to fully address your needs.
Chair massage is an economical bodywork option
because the sessions are relatively short.
Typically, a therapist charges about a dollar a
minute. Chair massage enthusiasts will tell you
$15 is an excellent investment in your health and
it feels great.
Talk to your employer, more and more companies
are offering chair massages for their employees.
Increased productivity and employee appreciation
are just a couple of the benefits acknowledged
by management. Some companies pay for
the services, while others provide space for chair
massage and employees pick up their own tabs.
If your company doesn’t already offer chair
massage, ask your human resources director if
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Whether your employer pays for it or you do,
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To experience a chair massage session contact:
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Please Be Prompt
ELKHORN FARMERS’
MARKET UPDATE
Have you been looking for us on
Saturday mornings? Have you been
wondering what happened to
the farmers’ market that you
read about in this publication?
We want to assure you that
Elkhorn Farmers’ Market is,
indeed, going to soon be
serving the area with the
promised fresh produce right here
in your own backyard.
The start date has tentatively
been moved to July for this year.
Future seasons will be from
April through October as planned.
There have been some
unfortunate delays due to the
permitting process.
Our preferred site is being
challenged as well.
Watch for future announcements as
to the details of our much anticipated
opening. We are still happily accepting
your vendor applications, which can
be downloaded from our website at
elkhornfarmersmarket.com.
See you in July!!
Petals & Paws
FTD Florist
916-992-0345
Richard Kerr, Owner
641 M Street
Rio Linda, CA. 95673
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BOOKS
Reviewed by Ray Stanley, Rio
Linda Library
“the terminal Spy”
by Alan S. Cowell
Perhaps some you remember the
now famous photograph of a bald,
sickly looking Alexander Litvinenko
staring accusingly at the camera
from his deathbed, a hospital room
in London’s University College
Hospital. Poisoned and just days
from dying, Litvinenko’s image
would be used to launch a PR campaign
against Putin’s Russia and its’
apparent resurgent brutality. Did
Putin have a hand in his demise?
Was this claim merely a smear attempt
by the expatriate Russian
community in Britain? Did Alexander
naively try to hobnob and
do business the wrong people? We
may never know, but Cowell does
his best to unravel this complicated
story in this compelling book.
One of my life changing moments
happened my junior year at Oakmont
High School. Out of the blue
my history teacher pulled a book of
his shelf and recommended I check
it out. Little did he know how big
an impression this book would have
on my world view and my view of
Communism’s horrors. The book
was “A Day in the Life of Ivan
Denisovich” by Alexander Solzhenitsyn.
I couldn’t put it down.
It made the fall of the Berlin Wall, a
mere four years away, all that much
sweeter and momentous.
Now fast forward to 2000 and the
election of Vladimir Putin as Russia’s
President. Boris Yeltsin had
just resigned unexpectedly. What
direction or course would Putin
pursue for Russia? At first, the U.S.
and Russia shared a common struggle;
that of terrorist attacks from
Muslim extremists. Soon, however,
tensions began to arise between the
two former Cold War opponents.
When journalists began disappearing
or dying in increasing numbers
throughout Putin’s two terms (type
“Russian journalists killed” into
Yahoo and see the list) accusations
surfaced that the former KGB, now
the FSB, was resurrecting its old
ways once again. While journalist
Anna Politkovskoya’s shooting
death near her apartment was notable,
it was Litvinenko’s demise later
that year that shone the spotlight directly
onto Putin. Personally, I felt
like the possibility of the horrors
outlined in Solzenitsyn’s book was
creeping back, if they had ever left.
Cowell meticulously researched the
key players in the story surrounding
Alexander. In the wake of the breakup
of the Soviet Union opportunistic
entrepreneurs, often currying
favor of politicians with bribes and
large financial gifts, made a financial
killing off of the former state-
run industries that were handed to
them in return. When Putin came to
power, not all of these sudden billionaires
were in his good graces.
Britain, with its lax immigration
laws (landing at Heathrow required
no transit visas so one could buy
tickets for a second destination then
simply roam the airport and fail to
fly further) soon became home to
many of these newly minted rich
who found themselves out of favor
with Putin who was now attempting
to reclaiming the former stateowned
industries and appointing his
friends in charge. Much of the PR
after Litvinenko’s death was crafted
and distributed by these expatriates
who had no love lost for Putin’s
leadership in an attempt to embarrass
him on the world’s stage.
Putin, a former KGB agent, had an
ax to grind with Litvinenko as well.
Allegations of faking a Chechen
terrorist attack to muster support
for the Chechnya invasion, the rumor
of the mining of an Italian harbor
by a Russian submarine, and a
myriad of other plots hinted at by
Litvinenko during his time with the
KGB, didn’t sit well with him. Was
Alexander the patriot he liked to be
considered? Was he a traitor that
the FSB considered him? Did his
naivety and aloofness doom him to
his fate as some, including his wife
and abandoned children claim? Did
a former associate of “Sasha”, Andrei
Lugovoi, bring the polonium
210 to England and put in Litvinenko’s
tea? The souring of Britain
and Russia’s relationship grew from
Putin’s refusal to extradite Lugovoi
for a trial. Was “Sasha” stealing
state secrets? Was Putin’s FSB bent
on getting back at the expatriate
community in London? Did Litvinenko
cross the wrong businessman?
The truth may never be fully
uncovered.
If you’re seeking the ultimate truth
and will be disappointed when it
isn’t delivered, you may be frustrated
with the book. However, I
still encourage you to give it a try.
The cast of characters, back story,
and the inner-workings of Russian
society are all quite interesting. If
you’re into “cloak and dagger” fiction
or like spy books I recommend
giving this a try.
For more reviews please sign up for
Sacramento Public Library’s free
“Book Bulletin” to have reviews
e-mailed to your home. Visit our
website http://www.saclibrary.org
and click on “Read” and sign up for
the “Book Bulletin.” See you in the
stacks!
The Rio Linda Library
Welcomes You
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“Marley & Me” by John Grogan
Reviewed by Viv
Last month I read “Marley & Me” by John Grogan. I ran out of time and
did not write my review. Well here it is.
The story is about a new married couple and their first puppy, “Marley.” It
is very funny, fast paced and really keeps you turning pages. Every page
was another adventure sometimes so wild you could barely believe it if
you had never had such a dog.
Marley is a Golden - Labrador Retriever. It seems the AKC is near to splitting
the breed into two breeds. The English Lab. is a less active dog, also a
smaller one than the American Lab. Seems the American Lab. is far more
active, needing a large area to run and is a much larger dog. Marley was
over 100lbs. Seems the American Lab. has been bred as a hunting dog,
they love the water.
The story covers the thirteen years of Marley’s life and all the outrageous,
fun things that happened along the way. As Marley ages I am sure you will
remember some of your own dogs and how sharing your life with them has
made some very special memories.
Something I found interesting, the author had spent a few years working
for the Rodale Press as Managing Editor for their flagship magazine,
“Organic Gardening.” Rodale also published “The Mother Earth.” Both
magazines I have enjoyed for years.
“Marley & Me” was made into a movie and it was fun to watch but I felt
so many events were skipped over, to keep the movie within a reasonable
time frame I am sure. Guess it would be better to see the movie then read
the book.
You cannot help but cry at the ending, as all of us pet owners know, their
lives are short but they touch us in so many ways. All they ask is for food,
love and a nice place to sleep in exchange they greet you with joy each
day, give you their heart, share your sadness and teach you some very good
lessons (if you are willing to learn). Read “Marley & Me” it is one for the
heart…………….Viv
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Tuesday 6:30pm.
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FULL GOSPEL
LIGHtHOUSE FELLOWSHIP
18th St. & Elkhorn Blvd.. • Rio Linda
Phone 991-9774
Pastor Lyle Monday
su N d ay Wo r s h i p
Morning 10:00 a.m.
Evening 6:00 p.m.
Children’s Classes 10 a.m.
LIBERTY MINISTRIES
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
4840 Marysville Blvd.. • Rio Linda
PASTOR SHANNON FANNIN
Liberty Ministries extends an
Invitation to come and join us
for Celebration Worship each
Sunday 9am or 11am
Call for info on Child Care, Pre-School,
Youth Extreme & Food Closet. 922-6442
FIRSt SOUtHERN
BAPtISt CHURCH
6420 Rio Linda Blvd. • Rio Linda
Corner of Elkhorn & Rio Linda Blvd.
Pastor Steve Gleghorn
Sunday School 9:30am
Morning Worship 11:00am
Evening Worship 6:00pm
Wed. Prayer Service & Youth 7:00pm
RIO LINDA
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
(American Baptist)
10th & O Streets • Rio Linda
Pastor Tom Daniels 991-2918
Sunday School 9:45am
Sunday Worship 11:00am
Wednesday Bible Study 5:30pm
RIO LINDA Seventh Day
Adventist Church
7535 - 10th St. & U • Rio Linda
991-4091
9:15am Saturday
Sabbath School for Adults & Children
11:00am Worship Service
6:30pm Wednesday • Prayer Meeting
6:30pm Friday • Vespers
tWIN RIvERS SCHOOL
DIStRICt BOARD
1st & 3rd Tuesday each month
916-566-1786
5107 Dudley Blvd. Building 250
Bay “B”
McClellan • McClellan Park
www.twinriversusd.org
FRIENDS OF
tHE RIO LINDA
PUBLIC LIBRARY
1st Wednesday - Quarterly
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Next meeting June 3rd
902 Oak Lane (inside the library)
Phone: 566-2138
ELvERtA SCHOOL
DIStRICt BOARD
2nd Monday of each month.
6:00pm • 916-991-2244
7900 Eloise Ave. • Elverta
ELVERTA FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH
(SBC)
112 West Delano Street • Elverta
Pastor Ted Hooker
Church Ph. 991-5545
Sunday School 9:45am
Sunday Worship 11:00am
Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00pm
“A Church For Everyone”
LifePointe
Church of the Nazarene
A Place of New Beginnings
Corner Q St. & Rio Linda Blvd.
Rio Linda
Phone 991-4624
Pastor Dave Pitts
Sunday School 9:15am
Worship 10:30am & 6:00pm
Wed. Family Night 7:00pm
Rio Linda Community
United Methodist Church
6th & M Streets • Rio Linda
991-1638
Pastor Judy Robbins
Sunday School 9:30am
Worship Service 11:00am
Rio Linda
Pentecostal Church of God
“Home of Christian Family Worship”
736 “O” Street • Rio Linda
(916) 606-6928
Pastor Rick Willock
• Sunday Services•
10am -Christian Education
11:00am - Morning Worship
6:00pm - Evening Worship
FAMILY
GOSPEL CENtER
Rio Linda Four Square Church
1281 Q Street • Rio Linda • 348-3637
Pastor John Frank
Church and Sunday School 10:00am
Wed. Bible Study 7:00pm
NORTH METRO
CHURCH OF CHRIST
4191 Norwood Ave. Sac. 95838
Phone (916) 923-1147
Jason Darden, Minister
su n d ay
Bible Classes 10:00am
Worship 11:00am
Worship 6:00pm
Wednesday • Bible Classes • 7:00pm
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
3644 Bolivar Ave.
North Highlands, CA.
(LCMS) Tel:332-4001
http://www.ZionLutheranNH.org
su n d ay sc h e d u l e
8:00 AM Traditional Worship
9:30 AM Kingdom Quest for kids
9:30 AM Adult & Teen Bible Study
10:45 AM Praise Service with Band
Kid’s Church (during 10:45 service)
CALVARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
6608 16th St. • Rio Linda
Ph. 991-5870
Pastor William Hilton
Sunday School 10:00am
Morning worship 11:00am
Evening Worship 6:00pm
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm
trinity apostolic
Faith Church
7842 Elmont Avenue
Elverta, CA 95626
991-7895
Pastor Steve Mixer
Sunday School 9:30 am
Worship Service 11:00 am
Evening Evangelistic Service 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m.
Community Meeting Notices
Please call 916-991-5056 to list meetings
RIO LINDA/ELvERtA
COMMUNItY
WAtER DIStRICt BOARD
2nd Monday of each month
7pm Depot/Visitors Center
6730 Front Street • Rio Linda
991-1000
COMMUNItY WAtCH
3rd Thursday of each month.
5:30pm to 6:30pm
Community Center
810 Oak Lane • Rio Linda.
RIO LINDA/ELvERtA
COMMUNItY PLANNING
COMMISSION (CPC)
4th Wednesday of each month
7:00 p.m. Depot/Visitors Center
6730 Front Street • Rio Linda
RIO LINDA GRANGE # 403
1315 G Street Rio Linda
1st Wed. each month
Mary Anne 991-3933
RIO LINDA/ELvERtA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1st Tuesday of each month.
5:30pm. Depot/Visitors Center
6730 Front Street • Rio Linda
916-991-9344
SACRAMENtO
MEtROPOLItAN
FIRE DIStRICt
1st & 3rd. Wed. of each month.
6:00pm. - 916-566-4000
2101 Hurley Way • Sacramento
tRI COMMUNItIES
LUNCH BUNCH
1st Thursday each month
11:30am
Pancake Palace Watt Ave.
North Highlands
OvERCOMERS OUtREACH
Each Thursday, 7:00p.m.
Lifepointe Nazarene Church
Fellowship Hall
Rio Linda Blvd. & Q St.
916-995-6957 or 916-868-7367

“DREAMING OF HEAVEN”
I have a friend who had a wonderful dream of heaven. He described some of the beauties and wonders
of that perfect place. Of course, he was welcomed by the Savior and heard words of comfort
and commendation.
In Genesis 28:12, it is said of Jacob “and he dreamed…” Most of us have had bad dreams at one
time or another, and Jacob wouldn’t have been blamed if he had a bad dream or two. He was
leaving home, headed on a cross-country trek that would bring him to his uncle’s house in Haran.
Trouble at home had forced his move and he was partly responsible. Esau was angry enough to
kill Jacob for cheating and then deceiving their father, Isaac, into giving him Esau’s elder brother
blessing. Trouble normally doesn’t make a good atmosphere for wonderful dreams.
He was alone and had no shelter for the night, so he found a stone for a pillow. Ah, yes, the dream.
Jacob had a dream of a stairway reaching from earth to heaven and angels of the Lord were going
up and down on it.
Then, he saw the Lord, Himself standing at the top of the stairway, who said, “I am the LORD,
the God of your grandfather Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give the land on which you are
lying to you and your descendants. Your descendants will be like the dust on the earth. You will
spread out to the west and to the east, to the north and to the south. Through you and through your
descendants every family on earth will be blessed. Remember, I am with you and will watch over
you whoever you go. I will also bring you back to this land because I will not leave you until I do
what I’ve promised you.”
Here are the lessons that Jacob could share with us today:
The Lord is really with us, even if we don’t recognize His presence.
The Lord really cares about our future.
The Lord really makes our present position His house. Jacob exclaimed,
“This is the House of God.”
The Lord is really trying to reach out to you.
This is the gate of heaven. It may not look like the gate of heaven in the morning, but it is only a
small step of faith from where we are standing.
The Lord really will not leave us until He fulfills His will. The only way to mess this up is to reject
His acts of mercy and grace.
Rev. Tommy R. Carpenter
9412 Sunset Lane
Little Rock, AR 72209
tommycarpenter@att.net
God bless you and sweet dreams.
Happy Mother’s
“All I am or hope to be, I owe to my Mother.”
Abraham Lincoln
“She is more precious than rubies; and all the
things thou canst desire are not to be compared
to her.”
Proverbs: 3:15 KJV
Henry Ford once commented about a colleague:
“He took misfortune like a man. He blamed it
on his wife.”
“If you are going to be a friend of a bubblehead,
there is not much point in getting furious because
he/she is a bubblehead.”
Lawrence Sanders from his book “McNally’s
Trial” 1995
Day
QUOtES & WORDS OF WISDOM
“Let us remember the love and grace of God toward
us as we teach our children with love and
grace.”
“Motherhood is a partnership
with God.”
“Evening, and morning, and at
noon, will I pray, and cry aloud;
and he shall hear my voice.”
Psalm 55:17 KJV
“Of all the rights of women, the
greatest is to be a mother.”
Lin Yutang
Arlis W. Penick
April 4, 1919 - April 1, 2009
Arlis W. Penick,
89 was born April
4, 1919 in Crossroads,
Arkansas.
After serving in the
US Army, during
World War II, Arlis
moved to Rio Linda
during the mid
1940’s. He started
working at the old
chicken feed mill located
on Front Street
in Rio Linda. The Sacramento Northern RR
made many deliveries during those years. Later
on, Arlis set up shop as a Barber, serving Rio
Linda, Elverta and the surrounding area for
many years, retiring in the 1990’s and moving
to Oroville.
He is preceded in death by his wife Imogene
Penick, son Bobby Penick, daughters Edith Penick
and Sandra Penick High, sister Celia Penick
White, brothers Alton Penick and Dwight Penick.
He is survived by his brother Dewey Penick
and granddaughter Imogene High.
Arlis’s four brothers, sister and their families
have lived in Rio Linda since the 1940’s.
I remember Arlis as always having a smile and
something pleasant to say. He gave my Son’s
their first hair cuts, during the 70’s and 80’s.
Arlis was my cousin and my Father’s (Curtis B.
Spicer) first double cousin. I am sure he will be
remembered by many.
SAVE THE DATE !!!
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“First Southern Baptist Church of
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JUNE 15 - 19, 2009
6:30PM TO 8:30PM
Ages: 4 years thru 12 years.
(916) 991-1074
Free T-Shirt upon completion.
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7

8
RIO LINDA
ELVERTA
COMMUNITY
WATER DISTRICT
Report by Viv
There have been many things happening within
your water district since the first regular meeting
of the new board on December 8th. Those
143 days (till April 30th) have been very busy
in deed.
As you well know, in December the new
RLECWD Board of Directors became aware
that the financial state of the district was critical.
“Basically, we are bankrupt,” was the “word
out” along with another statement: “The Source
Capacity Planning Study required in Order #7
HAS NOT even been started.”
This study was part of the State Dept. of Public
Health’s compliance order # 01-09-07-CO-004
and was DUE as of December 31, 2008.
Listed below is a recap of Accomplishments of
the new RLECWD Board of Directors:
1. California Department of Public Health Compliance
Order No. 01-09-07-CO-004, Order No.
7 - HAS BEEN COMPLETED. See completed
Compliance Order status.
2. Accounting & Budget, Board Committee to
Zero Base RLECWD Budget - After restricting
budget, RLECWD avoided bankruptcy and will
end fiscal year within +- $100,000.
3. Activity Base Budgeting:
See activity time work break down analysis for
Routine/Mandatory District Field Operations &
Office Operations.
4. Rate survey. See most current rate survey.
5. Discussions with auditing firm. See March
13, 2009 letter to Marcia Fritz, CPA.
6. Implemented Rate Payer’s Customer Service
Guild Lines. See Guild Lines
7. Public Safety & Worker Safety:
Testing & Repair of Fire Hydrants
Utility truck & trench shoring
equipment & training.
Uniforms & steel toed shoes.
8. District Asset Management:
Inventory controls on meters.
Started inventory of equipment.
9. Policies:
Update District’s policy Manual.
Email & Document Records Retentions
Policy under review.
10. Projects - See Well Age:
Approved construction of 3 new wells,
No. 15, 16, & 17.
Approved review of Well No. 14
Treatment Plant options. (The Large
Storage Tank still on the drawing board).
11. Capital Outlay Funding Under Review:
Public/Private Partnership
Commercial Loans
State of California Loans
Bonds
12. Business Transparency:
Web - Posting of documents
Standing Committees - See Standing
Committee Governance draft.
Revised Public Records Request
process.
For more information concerning your RLECWD
see the Web page.
As you can see, we have been very busy and will
continue to do our best to serve you the ratepayers…………after
all……… it is your money…………………Viv
Next Regular
RLECWD
BOARD MEEtING
May 11 tH
7:00p.m.
Depot Visitors Center
6730 Front Street
916-991-1000
Special Surcharge
Hearing
RLECWD
BOARD MEEtING
May 18 tH
7:00p.m.
Orchard School Cafeteria
1040 Q St.
916-991-1000
Letters
to the Editor
Vivien
Dear Editor,
This years Rio Linda Elverta Easter Egg Hunt
was sponsored by Tummy”s Sub Shop and
Espresso Bar along with The Rio Linda Elverta
Lions Club.
But did you know that had it not been for Rhonda
Blankenheim, who owns Tummy’s, this years
Easter Egg Hunt would have been cancelled?
The Rio Linda Elverta Park and Recreation District
decided to cancel the long held tradition due
to lack of funds.
But, did they ask any of the local service/church
groups for donations to help put on the Easter
Egg Hunt?
When Rhonda heard that the district was canceling
the Easter Egg Hunt she asked, “How much
would it cost to put on the Easter Egg Hunt?”
When she was quoted, $300 dollars Rhonda
stepped up as a member of this community and
donated the full $300. When Sharonna Little, a
long time customer of Tummy’s and a member
of the Lions Club heard about this she went to
the Lions Club and asked for a donation to help
defray the cost for Rhonda.
The Lions Club donated the full $300 back to
Rhonda so that she would not have to take such
a large financial hit for our community.
Well, the generosity does not end there. Rhonda
and her friend Liz Bachman each donated $65
worth of candy to stuff the plastic eggs. Delores
McDonald had her daughter’s Girl Scout Troop,
along with the residents of Country Estates in
Rio Linda, an RCFE, along with Sue Howard a
Elverta resident, stuff the 1500+ Plastic Easter
Eggs. All the volunteers are regular morning coffee
drinkers at Tummy’s and Rhonda asked them
to give a little of their time. They all jumped
at the chance to do something good for the Rio
Linda Elverta Community.
With all the volunteers that are available in this
community, why was the Easter Egg Hunt ever
in jeopardy of being cancelled? Why would the
Administrator or the Board of Directors be O.K.
with this? We are being told to keep “local control”
over our park and recreation district and the
City of Sacramento is coming to take over and
that we will lose our local control over our park
and recreation district.
Well, it seems to me that if we have to give up
our local Easter Egg Hunt then it does not matter
who runs the district! And what did the $300
pay for? The candy was donated. The Plastic
eggs are from previous years. The fliers cost $50
to make. Do we really need to spend $150. For
staff from the district to be there for four hours
or could a service organization get volunteers to
hide the eggs and run things? That still only accounts
for $200 of the $300 donated.
Gordon Gray, Rio Linda
(Editors note: The Easter Egg Hunt flyer was
printed in the NCN, April issue, at no cost to the
Park Dist.)
Vivien,
Your April 2009 North Country News website is
AWESOME!
Gilbert Tafoya, General Manager
Rio Linda Elverta Community Water District
Ms. Johnson,
On behalf of our Board of Directors I wanted to
thank you and Charlea Moore for giving us the
space in your newspaper to advertise our spring
and summer programs at no charge.
The free use of you 10,000 distributed copies
will have a significantly positive impact on our
community.

The more we can inform the public, of our programs
and activities, the stronger our community
become through involvement with their
neighbors and friends.
Thank you for this opportunity to collaborate
with you to “Create Community through People,
Parks, and Programs”.
Sincerely, Don Schatzel
District Administrator
Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District
Living With Pets and
Cleaning Safely
Guess what? Some of the best non-toxic choices
are already in your cupboard.
The cleanser you scrubbed your floor with
makes you kitchen smell fresh and clean.
It also makes it hazardous for your pets.
Common household cleaners carry labels that
warn of their dangers, and so most people use
gloves or wash their hands after using them.
But every time your dog walks across a newly
cleaned floor and then licks it’s paws, it ingests
the cleaning product. Even if you rinse and dry
the area, some residue can remain.
Cleansers such as Lysol® contain phenols and
alcohol, both of which are toxic to dogs and
can cause digestive upset and irritations in the
mouth. Bleach, a popular cleaning product, will
cause skin irritation; when combined with ammonia, it forms a poisonous
chlorine gas. Any product containing pine oils, such as Pine Sol®,
can cause liver damage.
Some vets say they’ve never seen an example of cleanser-caused toxicity
in dogs. But we know from human studies that the effects of environmental
toxins are not always obvious. Rather than risk skin irritation
or liver failure, why not use natural cleansers that are safe for pets
and humans? And there’s no need to spend a fortune on fancy “green”
products, either. Your kitchen cupboard probably has all the cleaning
power you’ll need to keep your home sparkling.
Ingredients You Already Have: White distilled vinegar is the champion
of natural cleaning. It’s high acid level kills bacteria, germs and mold,
while remaining safe enough to eat. This makes it an ideal cleaner for
any surface your dog will come into contact with. Use a half-and-half
solution of vinegar and water for counter surfaces and straight vinegar
for heavy cleaning; half a cup of vinegar in a gallon of warm water
works well on non-wood floors.
Many dogs manage to drink out of toilet bowls despite their owners’
best efforts, which means they’ll be drinking cleaner residue as well.
So instead of using harsh chemical cleaners, pour undiluted vinegar
into the toilet bowl and let it sit for ten minutes. Not only will the
vinegar kill germs, it will also dissolve unsightly mineral build-up and
stains on the porcelain (especially if you leave it in the toilet bowl for
a few hours or overnight).
Baking soda is the other natural cleanser of choice. Because of it’s
abrasive texture, it works well for areas that need scrubbing, like bath
tubs and sinks. It also combines well with vinegar for cleaning with an
extra punch.
Although natural cleaning products are not poisonous, they still need to
be handled properly. For example, eating more than a few tablespoons
of baking soda can cause digestive upset. Vinegar is an acid and can
cause eye irritation. It can also discolor some fabrics, so test vinegar
on a seam or hidden area of the cloth before using.
Coping With Pet Odor: Our sense of smell is triggered by tiny particles
floating through the air. Dog hairs on surfaces such as couches and
Former RLECWD General Manager
Dee Dillon loses lawsuit against
North Country News and
vivien Spicer Johnson!
In her ruling Judge Shelleyanne W. L. Chang stated that Vivien Johnson’s right to free speech
and to publish information that is in the public’s interest is protected under the 1st Amendment.
The judge ruled against Dee Dillon’s complaint for libel, slander, defamation, intentional
infliction of emotional distress and request for a jury trial.
Case Title: Dillon vs. Rio Linda Elverta Community Water District, Mary Harris, Vivien
Spicer Johnson and the North Country News. Case No. 34-2008-00026270-CU-DF-GDS
Johnson’s special motion to strike is Granted.
(Dillon’s ) Objections to Johnson’s declaration: Overruled.
This minute order is effective immediately. No Formal order nor further notice is required.
CCP section 1010.5 and CRC rule 3.1312. Date: 3-2-09 Time: 1:53:43PM Dept. 54
Defendant Vivian Spicer Johnson specially moves to strike the complaint pursuant to CCP
section 425.16(b)(1). For the reasons stated below, the special motion to strike is granted.
Defendant asserts that the causes of action alleged against here arise from an act in furtherance
of her right of free speech under the United States or California Constitution in connection
with a public issue. CCP section 425.16(e)(2), (3) and (4).
(Editors note: The Rio Linda Elverta Community Water District and Mary Harris settled their
portion of this suit in December 2008.)
SAVE THE DATE: CLASS OF ‘59
HIGHLANDS H.S. & GRANT H.S.
50t h CLASS REUNION
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9,2009--------Dinner at the Dante Club
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2009------Picnic at Carmichael Park
OTHER ACTIVITIES UNDER CONSIDERATION:
CAR SHOW-Do you have an old car to exhibit? Any Classics? Let us know!
GOLF---------Wouldn’t it be fun to play with your classmates?
TOURS-------GRANT & HIGHLANDS--check out your special spots…
Name: Maiden:
Address:
City & State: ZIP: If Alumni; Grad Year:
Phone: ( ) Email:
Make: Model: Year:
GRANT H.S.CHAIRMAN HIGHLANDS H.S.CHAIRMAN
Ben Baez John McMichael
Patbenbaez@Comcast.net jvmcm2000@aol.com
(916) 606-7891 (916) 989-3982
rugs shed these tiny particles into the air, resulting in that familiar musty dog
odor. Rather than trying to cover up the smell with potentially toxic scents
and sprays, attach the problem at the source.
With a little ingenuity and a trip to your kitchen pantry, you can have a clean,
safe house for your pets - the natural way.
More next month - Viv
9

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QUEStION???
Which river has a larger drainage area:
the Rhone River or the Niger River?
First five answers will win “FUN MONEY.”
- Everyone sits together!
- Great seats down the 3 rd base line!
- All proceeds benefit Rio Linda Junior High Student
Body Funds
- This event is endorsed by the Rio Linda-Elverta Chamber
of Commerce
- The Squire Booster Club Rio Linda Junior High is
sponsoring this event
Deadline date: May 20th
See “Fun Money” (back page) for rules to enter.
SEATING OPTIONS # OF SEATS PRICING
To place your order, please return this order form with payment to
June Speakman at Rio Linda Junior High
For questions, please contact June at 916.286.1642 or 916.286.1670
Wednesday, May 13 7:05 pm
River Cats vs. Albuquerque
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Hair
Salon
BItS & PIECES
As you can tell by now, I really support the
“Green thing,” the natural way of doing things,
old sayings “waste not, want not,” growing
your own food when possible and recycling
everything not just your cans, newspapers and
plastic bottles.
Before throwing anything away take another
look at each item. Try and use it again for
something else. Let me know what you come
up with and I will print it!!
I watched the program “Nature” on channel 6,
tonight, 4/26. It was so sad to come to the
end and realize the demise of another two little
critters. When will people realize their place
in this chain of life. With so many links already
broken what will happen to our planet
and when, looms ever near. You cannot keep
saying, “well I will be dead and gone so why
should I worry.” Think what kind of world
your children, grand children and their grand
children will have to live with.
Will there be enough clean water for them
to drink and grow their food? Will it revert
back to the days when only the very rich had
the food, water and shelter and all those under
them were treated as expendable, like the
thousands that built the pyramids or like China
is now. Those societies do not value life for
all, only for the few that own it all.
Another program on this night was “60 Minutes.”
The segment about coal plants caught
my attention. In all of the US we have only
one plant, out of hundreds, that has almost
no carbons going into the air. Then another
big company CEO agrees that we have a big
problem and yet this company is building two
more plants that burn coal and belches tons
of carbons into the air. He agrees but, “yah
but.” He doesn’t want to spend the money to
make either plant clean. GREED, plain and
simple. Spending the money to make it clean
takes money from his pocket. By the time it
is to late to really do anything, this CEO will
be dead and gone, having lived the high life on
our grand children’s back.
Well, now that I have gotten that out guess I
had better stop for now and let you think about
it. What are you doing to reduce your “carbon
foot print?”
Some people may doubt what I say or write,
but they will always believe what I do. So I
will keep the faith, always do my best and let
God do the rest…………….Viv
(Sometimes it is not easy!)
QUEStION???
Which Old Testament book
contains the words, “Not by
might nor by power, but by my
Spirit,”?
Choose correct answer below:
A. Psalms
B. Isaiah
C. Habakkuk
D. Zechariah
First five answers will win
“FUN MONEY.”
Deadline date: May 20th
See “Fun Money” (back page)
for rules to enter.
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GRANt UNION HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIAtION’S
“25tH ANNIvERSARY” CELEBRAtION!
SAvE tHE DAtE!!
Plans are in the making & SCHEDULE OF EVENTS are as follows:
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, May 15th, 2009 - 9 a.m. start
Haggin Oaks McKenzie Course
Look for Registration on Alumni Website
ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
“Show & Shine” CAR SHOW
Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 8 a.m. - 12 noon
Grant High School
BRING YOUR “BROWN BAG” LUNCH AND DRINKS
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON CAMPUS
12 noon - 2 p.m. (Membership Mtg. & Tour of School if desired)
Dessert will be served at the Grant Cafeteria
ORGAN CONCERT
Featured Organist
JOYCE CLIFFORD, Class of 1950
Grant Auditorium - 2 p.m.
GRANT HIGH ALUMNI MUSEUM
Open for visitation all day
Our GRANT UNION HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION became nonprofit in
1984 and it is time to celebrate 25 years of success and dedication to our Alma Mater. In
giving back, we continue to accomplish our goals: to provide scholarships to assist deserving
students to further their education (we gave $29,000 last year); to keep in touch with
our classmates; to preserve historic items and artifacts; and to support school activities.
Please help us spread the word to alumni and friends.
Sondra Fuson, class of ‘54 Bev Kennedy, class of ‘55
Co-Chairperson Co-Chairperson
9916) 485-9033 (916) 368-2438
slfuson@surewest.net kennedy-b@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.guhsaa.org E-mail: info@guhsaa.org
WORKSHOP AT
THE HORTICULTURE CENTER
EVENT: VICTORY GARDEN 2009 PART IV:
TIMELY TIPS FOR A DELICIOUS PAYOFF
Create a healthier, more productive garden in
less time, learn to thin tree fruit crops, manage
grapes, and summer prune fruit trees. Water the
landscape, not the gutter, manage your control
ler and select appropriate irrigation methods.
DAY and DATE: Saturday, May 16, 2009
TIME: 8:30 a.m.
Workshops are 2.5 to 3 hours
LOCATION: Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair
Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks
South of Madison, on Fair Oaks Blvd., in
Fair Oaks Park, next to the Library
COST: Free
FOR MORE INFO: UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 875-
6913
In case of rain, call (916) 875-6818
to hear a recorded message.
Congratulation to the
twin Rivers Police
Department and
Officer Justin Stanley
The Twin Rivers Police Department and
Officer Stanley have been recognized by
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
for their efforts to “stop drunk driving, support
the victims of this violent crime and
prevent underage drinking”. This is the
second year in a row that Officer Stanley
has been honored.
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If your dog goes off-leash, chances are it will someday encounter
a skunk. But you don’t need to run to the store for a commercial
cleanser to get rid of the smell; your cupboard probably
has everything necessary for a natural solution.
Tomato juice has long been touted as the home remedy of choice,
but research shows that it only masks bad odors - it doesn’t eliminate
them. Instead, use the formula developed by chemist Paul
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down the oil that carries the
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enabling the hydrogen peroxide
and baking soda to neutralize the
odor.
Mix the formula right before you
use it . The foaming that you’ll
see when it’s mixed is the hydrogen
peroxide breaking down into
water and oxygen. Washing your
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dog must be done while the formula is bubbling
for it to be effective.
Always mix the formula in an open container. In
a sealed container, the foaming causes pressure
to build up; if the pressure grows too great, it can
explode.
Since the formula can cause discoloration of
some fabric and may bleach the hair on the dog,
take precautions and wear old clothes

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Prep Notes:
Girls shine on the court
By Zenobia Gerald
Kudos to the girls-young ladies on the court who
pound the hardwood as they dribble, pass, shoot,
block and rebound with a vengeance.
Foothill, Grant, Highlands and Rio Linda all
have girls’ varsity basketball teams that displayed
power on the court all season long.
Two teams-Foothill and Grant-had standout seasons.
They made it to the playoffs. The Lady
Mustangs suffered a first round loss while the
Lady Pacers made it all the way to the semifinals
before losing a hard fought battle to top-ranked
Oak Ridge. Before the playoffs, both Foothill
and Grant were ranked in The Sacramento Bee’s
Top 20 Girls Basketball Poll. Grant at No. 7,
Foothill at No. 17.
The Lady Scots at Highlands Academy of Arts &
Design (HAAD) had the most heartbreaking season,
losing all their games. Rio Linda also had a
tough time this year.
“They didn’t do well this year, record-wise, but
they are a very young team,” says Michael Morris,
Rio Linda’s athletic director. “Girls’ basketball
has been very strong here in the past-they’ve
been in the playoffs before and contended for
championships as well. But I think this season
it was just one of those things, just the youth of
the team overall. They’re learning and it really
cost them when they played some of the veteran
teams, especially in league play. But the coach
(Jerry Huffhines) did a fine job with them.”
Whether winning or losing, the girls say the
sheer joy they experience on the court keeps
them coming back year after year.
“I love basketball,” says HAAD junior Dominique
Accettola. “Even when we’re losing I still
love the game. I just love coming out and playing.
Not winning sometimes gets us down but
we know when we’ve played well. We can pat
ourselves on the back and say we’ve played hard.
We did our best.”
When talking about their teams, the young women
use words like family, friends and sisters.
“We’ve been playing together for a very long
time and I guess the bond is very tight with us,”
says Foothill’s Brigitte Rucker. “That’s why we
play so good. We play as a team. There’s no
selfishness. Instead, there’s a lot of communication.”
The Lady Pacers feel the same way.
“I look forward to coming to practice all the
time,” says senior Brianna Parker. “We’re always
there for each other. We’re like sisters. We
just work as a team. We hang out a lot, going to
movies and other places ... together.”
At their best, all the ladies displayed some gutsy
play on the court, out-hustling and running over
some of their opponents. But sometimes, it was
a struggle, especially at HAAD where the team
started with only eight players.
“One night we had only six girls who were able
Academic decathletes bring home medals
Highlands Academy of Arts & Design student Michael Souza was a big winner at this year's
29th annual Sacramento County Office of Education’s Academic Decathlon.
Congratulations Highlands Academy of Arts and Design (HAAD)
and Rio Linda students for their outstanding performance in the
29th Sacramento County Academic Decathlon!
More than 300 local students, representing 22 schools in Sacramento
County competed on February 7 for awards in ten demanding
academic events.
The theme of this year's Academic Decathlon was "Latin America."
Academic Decathlon teams spend months preparing for this
demanding competition.
Student decathletes participate as a nine member team against other schools by taking 30 minute
multiple-choice tests in the subjects of economics, language & literature, music, science,
art, mathematics, and social science. In addition, each team member gives a planned four minute
speech, a two minute impromptu speech, participates in a seven minute interview, and has
50 minutes to write an essay.
In addition to mastering the comprehensive academic content, students learn about teamwork,
goal setting, planning and leadership.
The following Twin Rivers students were recognized at an awards banquet on February 11:
Nestor Badillo (HAAD) – silver medal in history
Angelina Gerasimov (HAAD) – gold medal in art
Kayla Moulton (HAAD) – gold medal in music
Curtis Phelps (Rio Linda) – team leadership award
Salvador Rodriguez (Rio Linda) – silver in interviews
Michael Souza (HAAD) – gold medal in evolutionary biology, gold medal in history,
silver medal in art, and a team leadership award
The Rio Linda High team is coached by Penny Bussone. Special recognition goes to the team
from Highlands Academy of Arts and Design and their coach, Shelly Olson, for placing in the
top ten!
More information and photos are available on the Sacramento County Office of Education's
web site http://www.scoe.net/news/library/2009/february/12decathlon.html
to play through two to three quarters until a couple
of players fouled out,” says the Lady Scots’
first-year coach Michael Wolfe. “We had to finish
the game with four players on the court. Recordwise
it was not a good year. But I’m proud of
the ladies because they have stuck with it. They
could have quit. We have one senior right now so
we’re building for the future.”
Getting students interested in playing isn’t an issue
at the other schools, where the popularity of
girls’ basketball just keeps growing.
“A lot of attention has been focused on the girls’
team this year,” says Foothill’s Michael Baker.
“We’ve had bigger crowds than we’ve ever had
for our games, and the band has started to come
to our games. There’s just been a lot of buzz
about girls’ basketball around campus because
we played so well.”
At Grant Union High School, where the buzz has
always been about football, the girls are getting
their share of the spotlight, too. Even members
of the state championship football team attend
their games.
“These girls are great student athletes-academically
and socially,” says head coach David Kendrick.
“I coached them when they were freshmen
and this group has really come full circle. We’ve
been to the semifinals of the playoffs (at the University
of the Pacific) for three years. As far as
the rankings we just try to do the best job we
can. This job has been a blessing for me. It is like
family. These kids are just fun to be around.”
Swine Flu - H1N1
Flu Update
You may have heard about the outbreak of H1N1
Influenza, commonly known as swine flu, in
Mexico and parts of the United States, including
California. The current strain of H1N1 is transmitted
from person to person.
At this time, under the guidance of the county
health department, we believe students can safely
attend classes and Twin Rivers schools will
remain open. Rigorous infection control measures
are being practiced in our classrooms and
on school grounds.
Symptoms of H1N1 may include fever, cough,
sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue,
diarrhea or vomiting. Please consult with a medical
professional if you or anyone in your household
is suffering from these symptoms.
Sacramento County Public Health is receiving
hundreds of calls from concerned residents. The
County and City of Sacramento encourage all
residents to call 2-1-1 (or 1-800-500-4931) for
all non-emergency questions and concerns about
swine flu. Callers will speak with a live 2-1-1
representative who can answer questions and
provide information about swine flu. (211 Media
Release)

Spotlighting Our Schools
Elverta School
District is Energized!
The Elverta Elementary School District is off
and running with all kinds of projects and events!
From a community-wide rummage sale to a “Go
Fly a Kite” event for all students and their families
to Open Houses and athletics, we are busy!
We encourage the community to register for
the 2009-2010 school year as soon as possible.
Classes fill up quickly and it is during the summer
months that we plan teaching assignments
and programs based on the number of students
registered. Registration paperwork can be picked
up at 7900 Eloise Avenue, Elverta.
Kindergarten registration is especially important
as the District offers preparation sessions for
parents. Our “Off to a Good Start” program is
a three-week Wednesday evening program beginning
May 6th at 6:00pm, May 13th and May
20th. Sessions cover how to prepare your child
academically, socially and emotionally for school
life and assist parents in providing a supportive
learning environment at home. Baby-sitting is
even provided free-of-charge!
A Major part of the District’s academic program
is Response to Intervention (or “RtI”). Students
are provided daily individual and small group
instruction based completely on their individual
needs. All students in Kindergarten through 8th
grade participate in RtI. If extra assistance in
reading or writing is needed, students receive it.
If extra assistance is needed in learning multiplication
tables, students receive it. If extended opportunities
for project-based learning is needed
our students receive it. From remedial reading
and math services to English Learner and GATE
opportunities, Elverta School District staff provide
it all!
Wonderful, effective programs, caring staff, involved
families and dedicated students are functioning
at the highest levels of proficiency in
spite of current health concerns. In fact, the Elverta
Learning Community is supportive of the
District’s efforts to maintain effective hygiene
and cleaning protocol. Students and staff, long
before the current health scare presented itself,
have been accustomed to cleaning desks, door
handles, drinking fountains and other ‘common
touch’ areas with antiseptic cleaners at least twice
a day. Additionally, hand sanitizers are used frequently
by all as well as having good hygiene
habits. Our Schools have always been happy,
healthy places of learning. Should, however, the
current flu situation directly touch our schools,
Everyday actions people can take to stay healthy
from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when
you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the
trash after you use it.
emergency plans are in place to respond appropriately
for the safety of all.
Safety has always been a concern of the Elverta
District. From traffic safety, when parents drop
off or pick up their students, to food safety, hygiene
safety, to campus security, the District provides
safe learning environments. In fact, the
District is one of five North Sacramento County
school districts to take the lead on our local
Regional Emergency Management for Schools
(REMS) provided by the Federal government
through FEMA. With a one year grant, we have
been able to develop a program which works collaboratively
with all the other Districts; Center,
Natomas, Twin Rivers and the Robla District,
enabling us to respond quickly and effectively
to any and all emergencies. This brings much
tips on Staying Healthy
Wash your hands often with soap and water,
especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcoholbased
hands cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs
spread that way. Influenza is thought to spread
mainly person-to-person through coughing or
sneezing of infected people. Try to avoid close
contact with sick people.
comfort and trust to the Elverta Community.
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Lastly, but most importantly, Elverta School
District students EXCEL! Eighth grade student
Kristie Lam and her classmate Sai Xiong are
being honored with Senator Steinberg’s award
for Education Excellence; Kristie, the most improved
student over her entire elementary school
career and Sai for his incredible academic prowess!
Additionally, Alpha Technology Middle
School students have earned trophies in volleyball,
basketball and hopefully in the current
baseball season as well!
Join us for a well-rounded education in a safe and
nurturing environment. Call (916) 991-2244 for
more information!
Elizabeth A. Golchert, Superintendent
If you get sick, stay home from work or school and
limit contact with others to keep from infecting
them.
Remind children and youth to keep their feet off
tables and chairs as their feet can transport germs.
Do not share food, drink, straws, or eating utensils.

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Congratulations Rio Linda High School Class of 2009
Kenny Adams Oyinkansola Adegunwa Lindsay Afarian Jay Aldea De Van Alexander Sara Allen Nahomy Alvarado
Alla Ambalova Michael Ames Taylor Ames Ian Andersen Robert Anderson Derick Angland Allen Arceo
Alvin Arceo Angel Arechiga Richelle Marie Atienza Norielle Aurelio Angela Ayles Randy Baker Danielle Baldwin
Tabatha Barnes Jessica Bauman Ilya Beknazarov Coty Bertoglio Jeremy Black Christina Boakye Donkor Jacob Bogart
Amber Bolsover Ishica Bradley Russell Brasier Rowland Brooks II Christine Brown Cortney Brown Justina Brown
Teondra Browne Mason Charles Burgess Merryjane Burrell Breeona Bush Cameron Butz Andrea Cabrera Victoria Calvillo
Mikkayla Campos Laissa Caraveo Adriana Cardenas Candace Carothers Kyle Carr Nicole Casillas Cintia Castorena
Brittiny Cecchettini Michael Cervantes Thoua Chang Stacy Chao Timothy Chao Erik Charles Rebecca Charlesworth

Congratulations Rio Linda High School Class of 2009
Neha Chumber Kyle Coatney Raymond Coen Alexis Colfescu Jeanette Compton Je Nneka Conduff Dawn Corbett
Ariel Cruz Christina Darling Arturo Davila Michael Delozier Brian Derock Kimberly Dewitt Nicole Diaz
Sylvia Dominguez Monique Dougherty Abdelino Downing Justin Driver Luis Encizo Peirce Evans Maria Faria
Laynie Feldhege Bruce Ference Joshua Fields Jospeh Fincher John Fleenor Adam Folsom Bryan Folsom
Laray Ford Justin Fore Stephanie Forsythe Malissa Franco Stephanie Frazier Vyncent French D’Ante Fryman
Justin Furman Philip Fusaro Jr Laura Galicia Daniel Galindo Kathryn Gallion Isaac Galvez Joshua Galvez
Dustin Gambriel Ryan Gann Guillermo Gaona Rosalva Garcia Mario Garcia Jr Brandon Gassaway Derick George
Shaun Gibbens Chris Golie Baudelio Gonzalez Mario Gonzalez Kristen Gordon Rafael Grajeda Jon Gray
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Congratulations Rio Linda High School Class of 2009
Megan Greer Scott Grisbaum Greg Guidotti Laura Gutierrez Joshua Guy Christopher Hardy Elizabeth Hatton
Jesse Henderson Lloyd Hendricks Brian Hendrickson Jenny Her Soua Her Alejandro Hernandez Mitzihu Hernandez
Trinidad Hernandez Elaina Herrera Karen Higginson Kimberly Hill Margaret Horigan Gage Hugg Kelly Huntley
Jazmine Hutchings John Hyer Matthew Ing Robert Jackson Jr Christopher James Amanda Jasper Aaliyah Jefferson
Leandra Johnson Ruby Johnson Tiberius Johnson Kimberly Johnston Cecilia Kennelly Judah Kent Ariel King
Victoria Komarov Joseph Kopp Anderson Inna Kryshchendyuk Minishal Kumar Hue Lao Chelsey Lara Lindsay Lara
Eunice Latu Fue Kong Lee Jennifer Lee Kabou Lee Kalia Lee Kongshia Lee Kou Lee
Pang Xao Lee Gabriel Legaspi Aeashea Lewis Elizabeth Lewis Samuel Lo Angela Lopez Xee Lor

Congratulations Rio Linda High School Class of 2009
Alexander Love Christine Lucky Brandon Lugar Justin Lugar Kayla Mac Dougal Dawn Maggenti Nilesh Maharaj
Erika Manaois Desirea Manley Alyssa Manning Denzel Manning Victoria Manzo Angela Marshall Anastasio Martinez
Catalina Martinez Delmis Martinez Elizabeth Martinez Marisella Martinez Jairo Mata Derek Maxey Jake McBride
Jordan McCoy Amanda McCullough Jierrel McFall Cassandra Meadows Carlos Medrano Sandra Mendoza Jessica Mercado
Dustin Merrel Michael Miller Davisha Mitchell Onasha Mitchell Mark Moiseyenko Heather Monday Samantha Monday
Hector Montoy Alfonso Montoya Travis Moore Michael Morales Ariahna Morgan Robert Morgan Janette Moritz
Michael Morris Sherrie Morris Lisa Mortenson Aaron Moser Araxya Movsisyan Claribel Munoz Karina Munoz
Ricardo Munoz Silvia Munoz Swastika Nand Alexandra Newman Kamalpreet Nizzar Gina Novak Cortnee Nuzum
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Congratulations Rio Linda High School Class of 2009
Alexi Orduno Elizabeth Ouellette Roman Pavlyuk Ronald Peabbles III Christian Perez Ekapol Petborisooth Lindsey Peterson
Curtis Phelps Limuel Piamonte Megan Pierce Jaime Pina Robert Pope Dillan Porter Sharon Prasad
Erin Quarles Briana Rabb Starla Rae Marcus Ram Jared Reece Kayla Richards Jennifer Roberts
Evelyn Rodriguez Francisco Rodriguez Javier Rodriguez Raul Rodriguez Rodrigo Rodriguez Salvador Rodriguez Diana Rojas
Aj Romine Amy Ross Erika Ross Brandon Rossiter Ashlee Russell Alyssa Saavedra Derek Sablad
Sean Sadek Stephanie Saetern Kelsey Salinas Anahi Sambrano Sarah San Luis Joseph Sanchez Sumanjit Sandhu
Elliot Sandoval Alexis Sandwell Smith Wendy Santos Eric Saysongkham Derick Schwartz Anthony Scott Deborah Seaman
Dolores Segura Shelbi Seher Andrey Selivanov Viktor Selivanov Kaveeta Sharma Preeti Sharma David Sheckells

Congratulations Rio Linda High School Class of 2009
Marilyn Shelton Deanna Sherman Travis Shurtleff Dyllan Sims Ashilta Singh Shonam Singh Ismaaeel Smith
Veronica Snyder Karen Sonheim Anita Souvannalath Brandon Spears Kristofer Stedman Jessica Stilley Angelica Syas
Alex Thao Golhli Thao Jessica Thao Larry Thao Jason Thomas Shalay Thomas Natasha Thompson
Rachelle Tinti Paul Torres Jayla Tunstall Angelina Turner Monike Turner Lucy Twomey Diana Vaca
Joseph Vang Mai Yang Vang Mauricio Vazquez Cristo Velasco Huber Velasquez Linda Vue Toulong Vue
Tyler Walden Rachael Want Keele Washington Ryan Welsh Andrew Whisenhunt Blake Whitcomb Erica Wichmann
Rikki Windemuller Courtney Wise Siemon Wise Nancy Woodman Vernell Wooten Jr Zachary Wright Jacob Wrobel
Chai Xiong Eric Xiong Jeremy Xiong Matthew Xiong Tammy Xiong Tiffani Xiong Danny Yang
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Congratulations Rio Linda High School Class of 2009
Nathan Young Rachel Zapanta
Congratulations Last Minute Seniors 2009
Asimah Ali Justin Balderas Dayna Beacham Rebecca Brown Israel Carranza Nhongcy Cha Adriana Chavez
Ashley Curiel David Escoto Robert Esparza Julia Falcon Martha Fuentes Anthony Harvey Luis Hernandez
Corte
Faatupu Johansson Alexander Lobato Jose Macias Quintero Sarah Munger Lesya Ostapyuk Nikole Placencia Jeannette Rivera
Tranay Scott Charles Taylor Ong Xiong Xue Yang Iliana Hernandez Kara Marquis Manor Ziana Guerra
Thank You
The North Country News would like to
thank Gene Moore for his computer expertise
in formatting the photos; Josten Studios
for the photos; Twin Rivers Board Trustee
Bob Bastian for his assistance; Principal
Rusty Clark, and Trinette Marquis for their
help and assistance in getting all the necessary
pieces in place to publish the Rio Linda
High School Graduates for 2009.
A special thank you to Tom Kent, the yearbook
editor, for supplying the proofs so we
could verify that the names were correct.
Saving That Last Dance
When Annie Russell Payne and her friends
missed out on their senior prom at Booker
T. Washington High School in Memphis in
1969, it wasn’t because they weren’t ready.
“We had already bought dresses, shoes, and
gloves. We were set to go,” says Payne. “I
had a white gown and pink satin slippers all
picked out.”
Then, just a month before the big day, the
prom was canceled because of the racial tension
and unrest building in the city on the
one year anniversary of the assassination of
Martin Luther King Jr. Students at Booker
T. Washington protested the decision, but ultimately
they were forced to lay away their
tuxedos and cancel their dinner reservations,
graduating without the quintessential teenage
rite of passage.
Fast-forward 35 years to June 12, 2004, and
one of the most remarkable class reunions in
America. “We knew that we wanted some-
thing grand for our 35th,” says Lewania
Miller Chapman, treasurer of the reunion
committee, which had been planning events
regularly over the years. “We decided it was
time to finally have our prom.”
And so it was that on a rainy night in late
spring, 130 members of the Class of’69 gathered
at the Radisson Inn in Memphis to celebrate
the prom that never was. They wore
their tuxes, formal gowns, and corsages and
danced to hits from the old days. But there
were a few reminders that this was not your
traditional teen prom; a memorial ceremony
to remember alumni who had passed away.
And many guests were married.
Says Payne, who opted for a sophisticated
black rhinestoned dress this time around;
“There was so much love, so much camaraderie.
It was everything we had always
wanted.”

LEt’S DIG IN !!!
Last month I mentioned
that I have several small
fig trees and to just call
if you would like some.
Several have called and
received their trees.
At the next “Brown Bag Day” - May 12th, I will
have some fig trees and pomegranate trees to
give away. Available between 11 and 12 am at
the Elverta Fire Station on Elverta Rd. at Elwyn
Avenue. If I run out I will take your name and
see what I can do to dig a few more.
Hope all that picked up their trees have had good
results. You just need to mud them in, then let the
soil dry some before you give them more water.
My method of “mudding in” is to dig the hole
and fill with water. Set the tree or plant in the
hole to the proper level, you can see the soil line,
spread the roots out, start adding soil and the excess
water will spill over the top. You will get
your hands muddy but there will be no air pockets
and all the roots will receive the moisture they
need to get started. If you are planting a tree or
taller shrub you will need to stake the plant. Do
not let the top fill out too much before the trunk
grows thick enough to hold itself up.
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How are all your seeds doing………I am a bit
behind schedule so be sure to let all of us know
when you have your first produce - tomatoes,
peppers, squash, cucumbers, eggplants…you get
the drift.
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Here is something to think about when you use
your roto-tiller. Only till just the area you wish
to plant because if you have been adding leaves
and such to improve your soil the earth worms
are probably enjoying the area also. You will
chop them all up if you till to big an area. Get
out your old hoe, your “hula hoe” for small
weeds or better still pull the weeds. You want
lots of earth worms in your garden because they
make the soil so much better. (For just how they
do that you will have to look on line! I know but
it would take another two paragraphs to say it.)
_ _ _ _ _
Several years ago I had a “little red hen” (remember
those golden books) that followed me
around and every time I would dig in the soil
or even do some tilling she was right there to
grab those worms. She got so daring that I had
to keep a very close eye on her or I would have
chopped her head off with the tiller! Her name
UC MASTER GARDENER
BACKYARD COMPOSTING CLASS
was Susie and I have always had a little red hen
named Susie. Now it is Susie #9!
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Be sure to check the gardening classes offered
by the County. See below and on page 2.
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Another thing you should keep informed about
is the efforts of the Biotech Companies and how
they are trying to destroy “Traditional Farming”
or “Organic Gardening.”
Stephanie Suela sent the link to Charlea and it
was forwarded to me. The bill is HR875.
Seems these big businesses, Monsanto to name
one, feels threatened because people are demanding
the right to have chemical free food, fruits,
produce, meat, eggs and milk. The results of the
misuse of herbicides and pesticides that have
been sprayed on plants along with hormones and
antibiotics added to animal and poultry feed are
just beginning to be known. Read about DDT.
It took 50 years before those companies making
the product would admit that there was a problem.
It took several more years before the use of
this product was stopped.
The article is by Alexis Baden-Mayer, Esq. Organic
Consumers Association, March 25, 2009,
has some very good information.
I do not know all the ins & outs nor all the scientific
data, I just feel “less is best” and “moderation
in all things” will go a long way to keeping
you healthy. Listen to your body, it will tell you
what not to eat.
If the bugs will not eat the fruit or veggies then
maybe you should not eat it either. If the animal
is not healthy enough to live and grow without
those hormones and antibiotics then maybe they
are to sick or diseased to be in our food chain.
Look around you, are we really so much more
healthier than we were 50 years ago? Sure, we
have more cures for everything but maybe if
our food were more pure we would not need so
many cures. Maybe we just need to start listening.
Just my thoughts…………Viv
The Sacramento County UC Master Gardeners will teach how garden
clippings can be transformed into compost. Participants are encouraged
to bring a lawn chair to the 45 minute, free backyard composting
class.
Date & Time: Location:
Saturday, May 23, 2009 Vintage Park
10:00 a.m. Vintage Park Drive & Helmsdale
(West of Elk Grove-Florin Road)
(Under wooden trellis, near play
structure), Sacramento, CA 95829
FOR MORE INFO: UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 875-6913
PEt PEEvES
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Now it seems most editors have their pet peeves
and I am no exception. Here is one of many!!!
“Adults, their children or pets who damage, destroy
or leave a mess on other peoples property
be it their businesses, their home or on public
property.”
Now we will take just a minute for those who did
not do well in civic class. “PUBLIC PROPER-
TY’ BELONGS TO EACH AND EVERYONE
OF US, NOT TO DESTROY BUT TO ENJOY.
Just who do you think paid for the parks, roads,
schools or any other City, County, State or Federal
lands? We, the people. All those tax dollars!
So when you break a sprinkler head, let
your horse destroy the lawn or leave his calling
card, not clean up after your dog, paint your pathetic
territory markers, leave tire marks when
you ride your motor cycle or drive your car on
any lawn but your own personal one then you are
destroying MY PROPERTY and everyone else’s
property.
Disregard for other peoples property is just the
lowest. Destroying Church property is even
lower than the lowest.
Sometimes, words fail me when it comes to describing
those kinds of people. Years ago, we
called them “W…. Trash” or Scum Bags” for
sure “No Class.” Maybe those titles still fit.
I like the old way of locking them in a “Public
Cage” so the residents could through trash on
them, spray water of whatever else came to hand.
The old ways are not always bad, they might be
a real eye opener for some. Those judged guilty
should have to repair or replace the damaged
property. If the children are minors the parents
should have to work right along beside them
serving the same sentence. At least the parents
would know where their children are for a time
and vice versa.
Seems to me the easiest way to change bad behavior
is to make the punishment very embarrassing
and a lot of hard work for those judged
guilty, especially the first offenders.
I know, simple solutions that get the job done are
usually to difficult for the government. Unless
there lots of forms, supervisors and all kinds of
whatnot involved they just do not know how to
handle it!!
Oh’ well, just my thoughts!.... Viv
UC MASTER GARDENER
BACKYARD COMPOSTING CLASS
The Sacramento County UC Master Gardeners will teach how
garden clippings can be transformed into compost. Participants
are encouraged to bring a lawn chair to the 45 minute, free backyard
composting class.
Date & Time Location
Saturday, June 6, 2009 Serna Village
10:00 a.m. 5856 Dudley Blvd
(Inside in classrooms A & B)
(McClellan AFB)
North Highlands CA 95660
FOR MORE INFO: UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 875-6913

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Happy
Anniversary to the
North Country News!
This month is the one year anniversary of the North
Country News!
Hope you have enjoyed reading the North Country
News as much as Charlea and I have enjoyed getting
it out!
We will be able to publish all your legal notices and
announcements now that we are one year old.
I wish to thank all those Businesses that have supported
North Country News with your advertisements
and hope to see many more business ads next
year.
Don’t forget to send in your letters, ideas, comments,
quotes, Church announcements and events, community
announcements, school sports & club activities
or just whatever……Viv
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