North Country News, February, 2012.

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Inside This Issue...... 

Foodlink dates - page 2 

Bits & Pieces, Horse Sense - page 3 

New Feature - Horse Sense - page 3 

Time Capsule - page 4 

Business Listings - page 5 

Quotes - Words of Wisdom - page 6 

Church & Community - page 7 

Job Announcement - page 8 

Yummy Yums - page 9 

Bits & Pieces, 

Did You Know - page 10 

Let's Dig In - page 11 

District 4 Supervisor Roberta 

MacGlashan's message - 12 

Editorial Comment - 13 

School News - pages 14 - 15 

Ads & Events - page 16 

www.NCNews328.com 

Rio Linda Centennial Committee plans for big Rio Linda celebration 

The Centennial Planning Committee 

is still adding new members and 

may be outgrowing the Fire Station 

111 Community Room. At the last 

meeting they ran out of chairs and 

will be bringing extras to the next 

meeting. 

Centennial Calendars 

have been printed by the 

RL High School Print 

Shop and are selling like 

hotcakes. 

They are only $5 and 

have twelve photos of 

historic Rio Linda. The 

calendars are available at 

Rio Linda Hardware or 

email Joyce Buckland: 

jkbfa@sbcglobal.net. If 

the calendar's are mailed 

there is a $2 charge for 

postage. 

Nicole Brogdon created 

a "Walking Tour of Rio 

Linda" booklet that identifies 

many of the historic 

buildings in Rio Linda. 

The booklet is available for $5 from 

the Historical Society. Please email 

Joyce Buckland at the email address 

above. 

By Charlea Moore 

The Centennial Planning Committee 

has plans for many more souvenirs. 

Proceeds from the sale of the 

souvenirs will go to the Centennial 

Celebration expenses. 

Watch the local papers for more in- 

Mike Hernandez, Mitch Chambers, Nick Huckabay, Steven Hernandez, 

Mary Harris, Bob Bastian, Lon Lee and Joyce Buckland. 

Pictured above are some of the Centennial Planning Committee 

members at the Arch on M St. and Rio Linda Blvd. The Arch was a 

gift to Rio Linda from Marysville and installed in 1926. 

formation about where to purchase 

souvenirs for Rio Linda's Centennial. 

A Short History of the Rio Linda Veterinary Clinic as 

remembered by Dr. Jon Wolfson 

Dr. Stuart K. Exstrom graduated 

from Colorado State Universities 

School of Veterinary Medicine in 

1947 and I’m not sure, but think he 

immediately moved with his wife, 

Mary Kay, to California where he 

established a poultry medicine 

practice in Rio Linda. 

At the time, the area was heavily 

populated with poultry ranchers. 

Over the years as poultry ranchers 

turned to other pursuits, Dr. 

Exstrom expanded his practice to 

companion animals. 

I am unsure at what point Stu hired 

associate veterinarians for the first 

time. 

As the practice grew, Dr. Exstrom 

eventually hired other veterinarians 

to assist him with the treating the 

pets of Rio Linda residents. 

At some point in the 70’s he hired 

Robert and Joanne Murray (a bother/sister 

team). The three worked 

together until the summer of 1983 

when the Murray’s decided to move 

on. At that point, with more than 

he could mange by himself, Dr. Exstrom 

hired Jon Wolfson, a recent 

UC Davis veterinary graduate to 

work with him and his son, Rick 

Exstrom, also a veterinarian. 

In March of 1984, Dr. Wolfson purchased 

the practice which he continued 

to own for the next 17 years, 

initially, with the continuing help of 

Rick Exstrom. Over the years, Dr. 

Wolfson was assisted by a number 

of associate veterinarians the last of 

whom was Dr. Tammy Hendrie, the 

current owner, who purchased the 

practice in July, 2001. 

In 1995, the practice facility was 

virtually rebuilt. The only part of 

the original building being the west 

common wall which was shared 

with the next door business, which 

at the time was “The Clip Joint”. 

The original building at 432 M 

Street had less than 900 square feet 

and was expanded to the current 

2,400 square feet it now occupies. 

This article was submitted by Clarice 

Werner. 

A Centennial Royalty contest will 

be announced very soon and the 

Queen and her court will be in the 

upcoming Rio Linda Little League 

Parade. 

The Centennial Committee is 

searching for original 

Rio Linda Little 

League players who 

played in the first 

game in Rio Linda. 

If you have any 

names please contact 

Joyce Buckland 

at her email: jkbfa@ 

sbcglobal.net. 

The Centennial logo 

and poster contests 

are underway with a 

Feb. 10 deadline for 

logo submissions. 

If you have a logo 

idea get it submitted 

by Feb. 10 to Joyce 

Buckland's email: 

jkbfa@sbcglobal. 

net. 

Stories & 

History 

Wanted 

If you have a local story 

about 

the history of Rio Linda 

please email to: 

Charhorseranch@aol.com or 

NCNews328@aol.com. 

Stories, memories and history 

are needed both for the 

Centennial Book 

that is being assembled 

and for the time capsule. 

The North Country News 

would like to publish as 

many stories as possible for 

the Centennial Year of 2012.

Page 2 North Country News February 2012 

RIO LINDA’S SENIOR 

BROWN BAG 

PROGRAM 

Rio Linda’s Brown Bag program is held the first 

Thursday of every month. This month’s will be 

Feb. 2nd If you are already signed up for Elverta’s 

Brown Bag program you may not sign up 

for Rio Linda’s. 

The food is supplied by Foodlink, a non profit 

organization that distributes food to seniors and 

disabled persons through out California. 

For additional information on qualification and 

how to register please call the Park District office 

at 916-991-5929 

Subject: Revision to the Sacramento 

Metropolitan AQMD Portion of 

California's State Implementa- 

tion Plan - Negative Declarations 

for Control Techniques Guide 

lines 

Date: February 23, 2012 

Time: 9:30 a.m. 

Location: Room 1450 (Board of Supervi- 

sors' Chambers) County Admin- 

istration Building, 700 H Street 

Sacramento, California 95814 

Next Regular 

RLECWD 

BOARD 

MEETING 

Feb. 13 th 

6:30 p.m. 

Depot Visitors Center 

6730 Front Street 

916-991-1000 

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ADOPTION 

AND TENTATIVE PUBLIC HEARING 

ELVERTA'S 

SENIOR BROWN BAG 

TUESDAY - Feb. 14 th 

Elverta Fire Station at Elwyn & Elverta Rd. 

For those 60 years old or disabled. 

Must be pre-registered. 

Call Nancy 387-9000 or register 

at the Fire Station 

Volunteer helpers … 9:00 a.m. 

Pick up bags from:10:00 to 12 noon. 

Please Be Prompt 

SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 

The Board of Directors of the Sacramento Metropolitan 

Air Quality Management District (District) 

will consider the adoption of a revision to 

the District's portion of California's State Implementation 

Plan on February 23. The Board will 

consider the adoption of negative declarations 

for the following Control Techniques Guidelines 

(CTGs): 

Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Assembly 

Coatings. (U.S. EPA Publication No. 

EPA-453/R-08-006, September 2008) 

Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing Materials. 

(U.S. EPA Publication No. EPA-453/R-08- 

004, September 2008) 

Under the federal Clean Air Act, Section 182(b) 

(2)(A), the District is required to implement Reasonably 

Available Control Technology (RACT) 

for emission source categories that are covered 

by a CTG issued by U.S. EPA. The proposed 

negative declarations, stating that there are no 

sources within the District to which these CTGs 

apply, will satisfy the District's RACT requirements. 

The public may review and provide comments 

on the proposed action. The proposed negative 

declarations and staff report are available on the 

District website and at the District office. Paper 

copies can be requested by calling (916) 874- 

4800. The documents can also be downloaded 

at the District's website, http://www.airquality. 

org/notices/index.shtml 

A public hearing is tentatively scheduled for 

February 23, 2012 at the time and location listed 

above. If no request for a public hearing is received 

the hearing will be cancelled. The hearing 

request must be received by February 20, 

2012. Announcement of a cancellation will be 

made on February 21, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. Notice 

of a cancellation will be posted on the District’s 

web site, www.airquality.org, and on the 

District's billboard at the entrance to the District 

office at 777 12th Street, Sacramento, California. 

A cancellation notice will also be sent by e-mail 

to those who have requested to receive District 

notices. Written comments or a request for a 

hearing must be directed to Jeffery Yang, 777 

12th Street, 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814, 

by e-mail at jyang@airquality.org, or by phone 

at (916) 874-4550. Written comments are not 

subject to the February 20, 2012 deadline and 

will be accepted if received on or before February 

23, 2012. 

---------------------------- 

SMAQMD 

777 12th Street, 3rd Floor 

Sacramento, CA 95814 

www.airquality.org 

Telephone: (916) 874-4800 or (800) 880-9025 

(toll free within Sacramento County) 

Fax: (916) 874-4899 

Food Closet 

The Rio Linda & Elverta Ministerial Association 

Food Closet serves zip codes 95673 & 

95626 only. 

The Food Closet is located at the Rio Linda 

United Methodist Church, 6800 6 th St. at the 

corner of 6 th and M St. in Rio Linda, across 

from the Rio Linda Elementary School. 

The Food Closet is open on Thursdays from 

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. 

You must provide proof of address and identification 

for everyone in your household that 

is requesting food. 

Donations are needed including canned and 

dry goods that can be made into nutritional 

meals. 

Please join the 

Rio Linda/Elverta 

Historical Society 

for their monthly social on 

Sunday - February 19 th 

Place: Calvary Lutheran Church 

5th and L Streets, Rio Linda 

Time: 2:00 p.m. 

The public is invited. 

The Society will provide 

light refreshments 

Everyone is welcome. 

Donations are gratefully accepted 

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Elverta • Rio Linda • Pleasant Grove 

Copyright 2012 by Vivien Spicer Johnson 

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BITS & PIECES 

 

Lately, I have been reading books about our early 

American History. One in particular, “Those 

Who Love,” by Irving Stone 

It is a biographical novel of Abigail and John 

Adams published in l965. 

John Adams, our second President (1797-1801), 

wrote these words in 1795, about his life. 

“To look back and recollect the adventures of 

myself and my wife and daughter and sons, I see 

a kind of romance, which, a little embellished 

with fiction…would equal anything in the days 

of chivalry or knight errantry.” 

In addition to all he wrote, Adams wrote the constitution 

of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

which is one of the oldest such documents still 

operating in the world. 

This nation owes so much to this man and woman, 

John Adams and Abigail, and I highly recommend 

reading about them. 

History teachers be advised. If you do not teach 

our early American History as it should be taught 

with all it’s loyalty, the sacrifices made, sadness, 

joy and love that it should receive, we as a nation 

are doomed to repeat all the mistakes. We will 

again be fighting for our freedoms! 

 

As you know by now I am a voracious reader. 

Having just finished a stack of newspapers from 

all up and down California (many supplied by my 

good neighbor Cliff Veare) I really wonder, are 

Bits & Pieces continued on page 10 

Horse Sense 

By Candace Lampe Taylor 

Winter Horse Care 

In the winter months, horses usually decrease 

their level of activity, but still need regular care. 

If your equine pal lives at a boarding facility or 

you keep them on your property, like I do, here 

are a few important tips to follow for a healthier, 

happier horse in the spring! 

Vaccinate: Now is the time to vaccinate your 

horse before the dreaded mosquitoes arrive. 

Mosquitoes can carry West Nile Fever. I administer 

vaccines myself to our four horses to save 

time and money. You can purchase pre-measured 

vaccines at most local feed stores or online. Or, 

contact your veterinarian. 

Deworm: A regular deworming program is vital 

for the long-term health of your equines. Winter 

is also a good time to remove any bot eggs, float 

teeth, and check for ticks. 

Winter Coat & Hoofs: Most horses grow a 

healthy winter coat, but not all breeds can handle 

cold temperatures. A fuzzy winter coat can be 

deceiving, making your horse look fatter. Take a 

moment every week to run your hands over your 

horse’s rib area to monitor weight gain or loss. 

My thin-skinned Thoroughbred cross mare and 

senior Quarter horse require a blanket at night 

during the cold months. Horses can withstand 

freezing temperatures as long as its sunny and 

there is little wind. However, heavy winds can 

create loss of body warmth. And, remember to 

continue regular hoof care during the 

winter months—remember the old adage, 

“No hoof, no horse.” 

COME FOLLOW US !!! 

Food and Water: It’s important to ensure 

your horse is getting enough quality 

feed during the cold months. Damp 

hay, cubes or pellets can spoil easily, so 

be on the alert for signs of moisture in 

the feed. When you break apart a flake 

of hay take a second to smell it check 

for mold spores, bugs or anything suspicious 

(I once found a dried up snake in 

the alfalfa). Feed and supplements may 

need to be increased slightly. Contrary 

to popular belief, feeding additional 

grain will not help a horse stay fit and in 

fact, could harm your animal. Give your 

horse enough food to maintain proper 

body weight, but not enough to create obesity 

issues. Provide a salt lick and keep your water 

tanks clean and topped off daily. 

Shelter: Horses require some type of shelter. 

It doesn’t need to be fancy or expensive, but it 

should provide sturdy protection from the wind, 

rain and hot sun. I often see horses standing in a 

pasture devoid of any shelter, even a tree. Building 

a 12 x 20 foot, three-side shed with a roof can 

provide adequate protection. 

The Daily Poop: Every day, rain or shine, I 

scoop up all of the horse manure and dirty hay 

from the stalls, runs and pasture. I dump it in a 

compost pile far away from the house and animals. 

In the spring, I have tons of fertilizer for 

my garden. If you stay on top of daily cleaning 

your horses will be healthier. 

February 2012 North Country News Page 3 

Seven years later and here we still stand, the innovative Salon in Rio Linda. 

To the locals we were at the "Marvel" shopping center. "The one right next 

to the Creamery! " 

Hair Gone Wild was known to some, and a ghost to others. As time went 

by we got our name out and our integrity and innovation resulted in a thriving 

clientele. We gained your trust. We grew to love our local clients and 

with open arms we became like family. Random visits we adored... just to 

say Hi! 

We humbly say thank you Rio Linda! 

Now its time to say come follow us, and continue to grow! It's time for our 

next chapter and to extend our services in our new shop. This gives us the 

opportunity to offer more salon services! 

Effective February 1st Hair Gone Wild will be relocating to 4381 Gateway 

Park Blvd. Suite 550, in Natomas!! 

We thank you for making this such a wonderful environment for us to 

come to work every day! Rio Linda has been our home for 7 years and we 

will miss you dearly. 

We invite you to come and see our new location, We look forward to seeing 

you starting February 1st! 

THE CRAZY LOVELY LADIES AT, 

Hair Gone Wild (916) 419-4100 

Fast Equine Facts: The normal temperature for 

an adult horse is: 99-101 degrees, rectal. For a 

foal: 100-102 degrees, rectal. An adult horse’s 

pulse is: 30-40 beats per minute at rest. Respiratory 

Rate: 10-30 breaths per minute. In case of 

an emergency or health-related equine question 

always call your veterinarian. 

Candace Lampe Taylor is a freelance writer, 

horse show announcer, and nonprofit fundraiser. 

She has trained, shown, and owned horses since 

1970. She currently owns Knight Mare Ranch 

in Rio Linda, CA. Contact her at candacetaylor1960@yahoo.com 

with horse-related ideas, 

tips or upcoming events.


Rio Linda's Centennial 

Celebration 2012 

Time Capsule to be opened in 

2112 

The Rio Linda/Elverta Historical 

Society is gathering information 

for the time capsule for Rio Linda's 

Centennial Celebration. 

The Sacramento County Library 

Services has offered some basic 

guidelines for determining what 

should go into the time capsule. 

All individuals, organizations, service 

groups and businesses are welcome 

to contribute items for the 

time capsule. 

While the size and materials for the 

time capsule still haven't been determined, 

the preliminary research 

is well underway. 

Any digital technology will almost 

certainly be impossible to read in 

100 years. Think eight track tapes 

or vinyl records or even floppy disk 

technology. Because it’s in the time 

capsule, you will be unable to transfer 

the files to the latest format, so 

even if the data lasts for 100 years, 

the software and hardware 100 years 

in the future will be so far removed 

from what we know now that someone 

would have to make a trip to the 

Computer History Museum in San 

Jose to read it. So while the idea of 

including digital data seems logical 

it might not be practical. 

Stable formats that should hold up 

well: 

Archival-quality paper (acidfree 

and lignin-free), 

Microfilm, black & white photographs 

(prints, or negatives on a 

polyester base) 

Cotton or polyester material, 

glass, ceramics, and non-ferrous 

metals. 

Damaging materials that should be 

avoided: 

Wood or high-acid paper products 

like newsprint and cardboard, 

most plastics, leather, rubber, iron. 

Also be aware that the capsule will 

be stewing in its own juices, so to 

speak. Any materials that release 

vapors or gas such as plastics or are 

acidic (wood) are likely to damage 

other items in the capsule. 

There are drawbacks to burying 

the capsule including a risk of losing 

track of its location, and an in- 

By Charlea Moore 

creased chance of leaks. 

A listing of the contents and their 

use, printed or written with archival-quality 

ink on archival paper, 

should be included inside the capsule. 

Keep a copy of this list outside 

the capsule – the more copies you 

have of this document in multiple 

locations, the easier it will be to 

open and appreciate the capsule in 

100 years. 

The Library Services would be happy 

to preserve a copy in the Sacramento 

Room. 

Dry materials by leaving them out 

for a few days before packing, and 

pack them securely with archivalquality 

paper or other padding to 

ensure that they don’t shift around 

over time. 

Good storage containers are stainless 

steel or aluminum. 

Here is some more online info about 

time capsules to check out. 

Amanda, the Library Archivist, sent 

this Smithsonian link to check out. 

http://www.si.edu/mci/english/ 

learn_more/taking_care/timecaps. 

html 

More links: 

http://www.timecapsulesinc.com/ 

our-time-capsule.htm 

http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/archives/ 

preservation/time/index.cfm 

http://www.oglethorpe.edu/about_ 

us/crypt_of_civilization/ 

http://www.futurepkg.com/ 

shop/index.php?main_ 

page=index&cPath=5&zenid 

Photo gallery at: http://www.timecapsulesinc.com/time-capsule-photos.htm 

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity 

for Rio Linda to pass on stories, 

photos, and items to future generations. 

Just think how excited we would all 

be if we were opening a time capsule 

this October from 1912. 

What goodies would be inside and 

what would have survived? 

Happy Birthday Rio Linda 

Dogs off Leash are Illegal and a Menace 

Dog owners who let their dogs off leash in public areas like school grounds, 

parks and open spaces are not only breaking the law, but they are a public 

menace. 

For example, last year, an unleashed dog mangled a horse on a Rio Linda 

Bike Trail while the dog owner watched from a distance. 

Currently, the newly opened Rio Linda Bikeway between Dry Creek Rd. 

and the Cherry Island Soccer Complex is overrun with unleashed dogs. 

Horses and riders, walkers, runners, bicyclists, and dog walkers all regularly 

use the trail; admiring the natural beauty, the quiet and the wildlife 

in safety. 

Unfortunately many dog owners 

think that the trail is a dog 

park and let their dogs loose to 

chase wildlife, poop wherever, 

and harass horses and people 

also using the trail. 

The Rio Linda Library 

Welcomes You 

The Library is located at: 902 Oak Lane, Rio Linda, CA 95673 

Hours: Tue 1:pm to 8:pm, Wed/Thur 11:am to 6:pm & Fri/Sat 1:pm to 5:pm 

For info about FRee children, teen and adult programs at the library 

please ask about them at the library or go to the online calendar at... 

http://cal.saclibrary.org/eventcalendar.asp 

For info about The Friends of the Rio Linda Library please go to… 

www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-the-Rio-Linda-Library/281704242959? 

and at… http://groups.myspace.com/FriendsoftheRioLindaLibrary 

Knit / Crochet Circle at the Rio Linda Library 

Every Tuesday beginning August 2 6pm-8pm (closing) 

For all ages and skill levels. This is not an instructional class; it’s 

for people to get together with their projects and chat while working. 

Please bring your own supplies. 

No need to register. Just come and enjoy! 

Cheers, Stephanie, Rio Linda Library 

Most dog owners seem to think 

that voice control over their 

dog means screaming repeatedly 

to stop while their dog 

continues chasing a turkey, a 

horse or a person. 

Dog owners, be good community 

members ... KEEP YOUR 

DOG LEASHED AT ALL 

TIMES or better yet use the 

newly completed and free dog 

park on West Second Street 

or use Gibson Ranch's newly 

completed dog park. 

Some Bike Trail Rules: 

Dogs must be leashed at all times. 

Place trash in proper trash receptacle, including dog poop. 

People and dogs stay on the paved trail. 

Horses may use the dirt trail. 

All horses, people and dogs stay out of the creek. 

Submitted by: Sharon King 

(I still bear the scars from years ago where a loose dog clamped on my 

arm. The owner had said, "My dog doesn't bite.")

PAPA’S 

PIZZERIA & GRILL 

420 Elkhorn Blvd. Rio Linda 

KEY SHOP 

825 M Street, Rio Linda 

Let's Talk Phone 

916-992-0518 


COLLEGE OAK 

TOWING 

916-648-2580 

4125 Winters St., Sacramento 

CUT IT UP 

HAIR SALON 


Archway Market 

Archway Check Cashing 


Elverta Feed Pet 

& Tack, Inc. 

7831 Rio Linda Blvd. Elverta 

Rio Food & Liquor 

Corner of R.L. Blvd. & Elkhorn 

Elverta Market 

& Deli 


Rio Linda Library 

902 Oak Lane, Rio Linda 

Rio Linda Liquor 

Villa Fat Chinese 

Cuisine 

DEAR READERS 

Lew’s Club 

6734 Rio Linda Blvd. Rio Linda 

Vanessa’s Place 

Hair Salon 


Oak Tree Diner 


Pleasant Grove Cafe 

Corner of Pleasant Grove Rd. & Howsley 

Rd., Pleasant Grove 

BG’s Family 

Restaurant 

6730 Rio Linda Blvd. Rio Linda 

Riego Market & Deli 

Corner of Pleasant Grove Rd. & Baseline 

Water rite Products 

Pl u m b i n g & irrigation suPPlies 

4807 Rio Linda Blvd. 916-925-3629 

Stop & Shop 

6007 Dry Creek Rd. Rio Linda 

River Valley Feed 

& Pet Supply 

6549 16th Street Rio Linda 

Food Source 

430 Elkhorn Blvd. Rio Linda 

The Pink Door 

Mary’s Hair Salon 

1020 Q St. Rio Linda 

Elkhorn 

Bait & Tackle 

6745 20th St. Rio Linda 

Elverta Sudzy Paws 


916-991-3811 

Coffee Break Cafe 

717 Del Paso Rd. Sacramento 

Corner of Main Ave. & Northgate Blvd. 

916-641-5808 

Su p p ly Ha r d wa r e 

7115 Watt Ave. North Highlands 


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7145 Watt Ave. Unit B North Highlands 

Phone: 916-339-9190 

Vic Cell: 916-600-6665 

www.vicautopaint.com 

7 Eleven 

Food Store 

Corner of Rio Linda & Elkhorn Blvd., 

Rio Linda 

Saveway 


Mama's Creamery 


Rio Linda Hardware 

& Building Supply 

6748 Front St. Rio Linda 

Rio Java 

440 Elkhorn Blvd. #1 Rio Linda 

Jimmy’s Donuts 

748 M Street, Rio Linda 798-4748 

Amy’s Cafe 

750 M Street, Rio Linda 992-0378 

Tummy’s Sub Shop 

741 M St. Rio Linda 991-5507 

Goodwill 

Industries 

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Quotes & 

Words of 

Wisdom! 

“In judging others, folks will work overtime for no pay.” 

Charles Edwin Carruthers 

“Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this 

earth.” 

Shirley Chisholm 1924 

“One never knows how some will react to pressure. Some 

become more resilient and others become mush.” 

An old New England adage, “Widowhood is like a pain in 

the elbow; sharp and short.” 

“A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.” 

From an essay called 

‘Of Revenge.’ by Francis Bacon 

An expert was asked, “What kind of flies caught fish?” He 

answered, “Only the ones you put in the river.” 

“God grants liberty only to those who love it..” 

Daniel Webster, 1834 

“It is what a man does, not what he is, that counts.” 

Winston Churchill 

“My definition of a free society is a society where it is safe 

to be unpopular.” 

Adlai Stevenson 

“Critics are like eunuchs in a harem; they know how it’s 

done, they’ve seen it done every day, but they’re unable to 

do it themselves.” 

Brendan Behan 

“Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight.” 

Phyllis Diller 

“Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the year.” 

QUESTIONS: 

RIDDLES 

1. Which Academy Award did “March of the Penguins” win? 

2. Which is the largest North American bear? 

3. Which was the second film made by the Beatles? 

4. What ship is nicknamed “Old Ironsides”? 

5. What breed of dog is known as the “King of Terriers”? 

ANSWERS: 

1. Best Documentary 2. The Kodiak Bear 3. “Help” 

4. The USS Constitution 5. Airedale 

A NEW BEGINNING 

A NEW HEART 

A NEW START 

Opened doors not like before 

Time to enter in 

Time to renew 

And see it through 

There's victory to win 

Time to overcome 

Sing a new song 

Lay your burdens down 

For the Day is bright and clear 

The joy of the Lord is here 

It's time to Run - Run - Run ! 

Then I will give them one heart, and I will put a new 

spirit within them, and take away the stony heart out of 

their flesh, and give them a heart of flesh that they may 

walk in My statutes and keep My Judgments and do 

them: and they shall be My People, and I will be their 

God Ezekiel 11: 19-20 

I would like to to take this opportunity to invite you 

to come worship with us at the Rio Linda Pentecostal 

Church of God located at the corner of 7th and "O" 

Street. Everyone is welcome 

God Bless and may this be a new beginning with new 

opportunities awaiting us all.. 

Humbly 

Christine Hardcastle

CalVaRy 

lutheRan ChuRCh 

5 th & L Streets, Rio Linda 

(916) 991-2135 Pastor: Todd Eckblad 

Sunday Adult Ed: 9:00 am 

Sunday Worship: 10:30 am 

Child Care Provided during Worship 

with Bible Stories and Crafts 

Teens Meet 2 nd & 4 th Monday’s 

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm 

Free Community Meals: Last Saturday 

Each Month: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm 

All Are Welcome! 

Elverta 

United Methodist Church 

“Open Hearts, Open Minds, 

Open Doors” 

916-991-1451 

7861 Elmont Avenue • Elverta 

Worship Service 9:00am. 

Pastor Judy Robbins 

New Life Center 

2037 Elkhorn Boulevard • Rio Linda 

Ph. 916-991-3001 

Sunday School 9:45am. 

Sunday Service l0:45am. 

Sunday Evening 6:00pm 

Wednesday 7:00pm. 

Pastor James A. Duncan 

The Church 

Home of 

Old Time Religion 

6550 Dry Creek Road • Rio Linda 

Ph. 916-991-6766 

Bob Royer, Pastor 

Sunday School 10:00am 

Sunday Evangelistic 6:00pm. 

Wed. Bible Study 7:30pm. 

Fri.. Youth Service 7:30pm 

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. 

Rivers of Living Water Church 

Christian Fellowship Center 

“The Little Santa Ana Avenue Church” 

1350 Santa Ana Ave. Sacramento, CA. 95838 

Pastor Dave Chapman 

(916) 922-0763 Please call for scheduled 

Services & Event Information 

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 


Morning Worship 11:00am 

Evening Worship 6:00pm 

Wed. Prayer Service & Youth 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. 

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 

ELVERTA FIRST BAPTIST 

CHURCH (SBC) 

112 West Delano Street • Elverta 

Pastors Ted Hooker & Randall Gillespie 

Church Ph:. 991-5545 

Sunday 

Adult Bible Study: 9:45am 

Teen Bible Study: 9:30am 

Worship with Band : 11:00am 

KidSpace Children’s Service: 11:00am 

Gospel Service:6:00pm 

Wed.: Worship & Bible Study 7:00pm 

Friday: TeenLIVE! Youth 7:00pm 

LifePointe 

Church of the Nazarene 

A Place of New Beginnings 

Corner Q St. & Rio Linda Blvd. R. L. 

Phone 991-4624 

Pastor Dennis Druckhammer 


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 


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 


ATTEND YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP AND FEED YOUR SOUL 

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 

Sunday of each week 6:00pm. 

Tuesday of each week 7:00pm 

Wednesday of each week 7:30pm. 

Friday of each week 7:00pm. 

Calvary Lutheran Church 

Parish Hall 

5th & L Street • Rio Linda. 

916-992-1409 

or Call 24/7 hotline AA 454-1100 

RIO LINDA ELVERTA 

RECREATION & PARKS 

DISTRICT BOARD 

3rd Wednesday of each month 

6:30p.m. Community Center 

810 Oak Lane • Rio Linda 

991-5929 

DRY CREEK PARKWAY 

ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

1st Wednesday of each month. 

Please call for location and time 

Sac. Co. Parks - Liz Bellas 

916-875-5925 

RLE VISIONS TASK FORCE 

2nd Monday each month 

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 

Depot • 6730 Front St. 

Rio Linda 

TWIN RIVERS SCHOOL 


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 Dec. 7 h 

902 Oak Lane (inside the library) 

Phone: 566-2138 

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 


Morning worship 11:00am 

Evening Worship 6:00pm 

Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm 

RIO LINDA 

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 

(American Baptist) 

10th & O Streets • Rio Linda 

Pastor Tom Daniels - 991-2918 


Sunday Worship 11:00am 

Wednesday Bible Study 5:30pm 

St. Clare 

Catholic Church 

1950 Junction Blvd. • Roseville, CA 

Rev. Liam MacCarthy, Pastor 

Rev. Paul Ricks, Parochial Vicar 

(916) 772-4717 

Saturday 5:00 p.m. 

Sunday 9 a.m. • 11 a.m. • 5 p.m. 

Community Meeting Notices 

Please call 916-991-5056 to list meetings 

TRI COMMUNITIES 

LUNCH BUNCH 

1st Thursday each month 

11:30am 

Pancake Palace Watt Ave. 

North Highlands 

RIO LINDA/ELVERTA 

COMMUNITY 

WATER DISTRICT BOARD 

3rd Monday of each month 

6:30p.m. 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. 


COMMUNITY PLANNING 

COMMISSION (CPC) 

4th Wednesday of each month 

7:00 p.m. Depot/Visitors Center 


RIO LINDA GRANGE # 403 

1315 G Street Rio Linda 

1st Monday each month at 7 p.m. 

Mary Anne 991-3933 


CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

Monthly 

5:30pm. Depot/Visitors Center 


916-991-9344 

SACRAMENTO 

METROPOLITAN 

FIRE DISTRICT 

1st & 3rd. Wed. of each month. 

6:00pm. - 916-566-4000 

2101 Hurley Way • Sacramento 

ELVERTA SCHOOL 


2nd Monday of each month. 

5:30pm • 916-991-2244 

7900 Eloise Ave. • Elverta 

OVERCOMERS OUTREACH 

Christian based 12 Step 

Every Thursday at 7:00p.m. 

Capitol Free Will Baptist 

in the Fellowship Hall 

6201 Watt Ave. North Highlands 

916-432-0980


New & Fashionable Cuts and Perms 

Hair Color • Weaves • Ear Piercing 

Facial Waxing • Tanning 

916-991-2441 

Happy 

Valentines 

Day 

January 27, 2012 

Watson Storage 

(916-992-6022) 

Storage Units, Rv’s & Boats 

8628 Pleasant Grove Rd. 

Open 8:30 am - 5:00 p.m. 

Closed Sundays & Mondays 

RIO LINDA ELVERTA 

RECREATION AND 

PARK DISTRICT 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 

The Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District 

is currently seeking applicants for the following 

employment opportunities. Applications 

are available at www.rleparks.org or at the District 

Office, 810 Oak Lane, Rio Linda. Positions 

are open open until filled. For phone inquiries 

call 916.991-8110. 

Park Supervisor: This is a senior management 

position reports to the District Administrator 

and is responsible to plan, organize and direct 

park and recreation facility maintenance. The 

Park Supervisor is responsible for maintenance 

standards ensuring a safe clean environment for 

park users. This position will supervise staff 

and volunteers, coordinate work projects, oversee 

construction, and coordinate facility use for 

recreation programs. Salary: $35,114 - $44,816 

(Full time). 

Recreation Coordinator II: Reports to the 

Recreation Manager to oversee and coordinate 

District’s Aquatic, special events and other recreation 

programs. Minimum qualifications include 

18 years of age, an Associate’s Degree and 3 

years aquatics and recreation program experience. 

Must possess or have the ability to possess 

American Red Cross Lifeguard Trainer and Water 

Safety Instructor Trainer certification. Salary: 

$32,136 – $40,997 (Part time at 75%). 

Assistant Swim Coach: Assists the coaching 

squad with recruiting and training the award 

winning Aqua Knights Swim Team as it enters its 

sixth year in the Nugget Division of the Northern 

California Swim League. Minimum qualifications 

include 18 years of age, a CPR and First 

Aide certification. Ideal candidate will also hold 

certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard 

and Water Safety Instructor. Salary: Open (seasonal). 

5 X 10 - $45.00 

5 X 14 - $55.00 - 1 Room 

10 X 10 - $65.00 - 2 Rooms 

10 X 12 - $75.00 - 3 Rooms 

10 X 14 - $85.00 - 4 Rooms 

12 X 14 - $95.00 - 5 Rooms 

14 X 24 - $140.00 - 6 Rooms+

Yummy Yums! 

From Mary Nelson's Kitchen 

Just made this pie today. 

My Moms Coconut Cream Pie 

3 Cups Milk 2/3 cup Coconut 

3 Egg Yolks, beaten 1 Tbsp Butter 

1 Cup Sugar 1 Tsp. Vanilla 

1/3 cup Cornstarch 1 ( 10 inch ) 

baked shell 

Pinch of Salt 

Topping: 

3 Egg Whites 1 /3 cup Sugar 

1/8 tsp. Cream of Tartar 1/2 tsp. Vanilla 

Pinch of Salt 2 Tbsp. Coconut 

Combine milk and yolks in saucepan: mix 

sugar, salt and cornstarch. Add to heated 

milk mixture. Cook until thickened, and 

than cook 1 more minute. Remove from heat and add 

coconut, butter and vanilla. Pour into baked pie shell. 

No Fail Pie Crust 

3 Cups all-purpose flour 

3/4 teaspoon salt 

1 cup shortening 

Mix flour and salt, cut in shortening to a cornmeal texture. 

In separate bowl mix: 

1 egg (slightly beaten) 

Add enough water to egg to equal 3/4 cup liquid 

1 teaspoon white vinegar 

Add to dry ingredients. 

Makes 3 single pie crusts. Divide dough and roll out on 

lightly floured cutting board. It does not take 

a lot of flour to roll this crust out. Also great for tarts, 

cobblers and fried pies. 

Never use shiny pie pans, as they will cause the bottom 

crust to be soggy. 

Do not use self-rising flour for pie crust. 

For good looking fruit pies, brush top with Milk and 

sprinkle top with sugar before baking. 


Cell: 916-471-9678 - Fax: 916-991-9916 

Jeff Good 

Owner 

Commercial & Residential Maintenance 

Irrigation System Repairs/Installation 

Sod Installation 

Lawn Treatment Program 

One-time Cleanups 

Contractors License #922990 

Qualified Applicators Certificate #118171 

P.O. Box 449 

Rio Linda, CA 95673 

“Care of God’s creation for your enjoyment”


on the short end of the stick. 

BITS & PIECES 

 

Continued from page 3 

there any public agencies, districts, 

cities, counties or departments of 

the State that operate honestly and 

do their jobs well, just because? 

Stand up, I would like to hear from 

you. 

Every time I read about teachers 

and bus drivers that call in sick (Natomas), 

putting their district in jeopardy 

and harming the future generation 

of students, it makes me wonder 

about how people could have gotten 

so far off track. It seems that most 

everyone is only out for what they 

can get. 

Every where you look you hear, 

“that’s not my job,” when employees 

and even management are 

asked to go the extra mile. Many 

want more and more benefits and 

that just costs taxpayers and ratepayers 

more and more money. Yet, 

most workers from the private sector 

have few if any benefits. Seems 

those working for the government, 

(any branch take your pick), feel 

they are entitled to all the hand-outs 

they can get! 

If people do not become informed 

so they can vote intelligently, the 

private sector will always come out 

Social and Fraternal 

Organizations 

RIO LINDA GRANGE #85 

1315 G Street, Rio Linda 

Meetings 

First Wednesdays - 7:00pm 

916-335-1613 

ELKHORN MOOSE LODGE #260 

& 

WOMEN OF THE MOOSE LODGE 

6003 Rio Linda Blvd, Rio Linda 

Meetings 

First & third Tuesdays - 7:30 pm 

916-992-1273 

RIO LINDA/ELVERTA LIONS CLUB 

Rio Linda/Elverta Community Center 


Meetings 

Second, third & fourth Thursdays 

Dinner 6:00pm / Meeting 7:00 pm 

916-991-6223 

AMERICAN LEGION POST #521 

6700 8th Street, Rio Linda 

Meetings 

Second Tuesdays - 7:30pm 

916-991-9921 

RIO LINDA MASONIC LODGE 

Front & M Street, Rio Linda 

Meetings 

Third Mondays 

Dinner 6:00pm - Meeting 7:30pm 

916-992-1891 or 916-991-7715 

GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING 

VFW POST 4647 

3300 U Street, North Highlands 

Meetings 

First & third Thursdays-7:00pm 

Hall Rental 

916-332-5960 

In the beginning, Unions were needed 

to overcome the abuses of over 

long days and very low pay. Medical 

and retirement were dreams. 

Children and women workers were 

treated the worst. 

Now the unions just hold states, 

cities, counties, towns, communities 

and districts hostage by waving 

the threat of law suits. We have the 

problem right here in the Rio Linda 

Elverta Community Water District. 

This little group of union employees 

(5 or 6) have cost the ratepayers 

thousands of dollars and will 

continue to do so unless those who 

claim to represent you do their jobs. 

So far that has not happened. Caron, 

Caron, Smith and now Trautman 

have cost you thousands by 

adopting the union agreement. 

It is past time to draw the line in the 

sand. Directors (you know who I 

am making reference to) , supervisors, 

councilmen, state representatives, 

etc. need to acquire some 

back bones, among other things, 

and do the jobs they were elected to 

do; “Protect the best interests of the 

people.” They even took an oath 

that requires them to protect the 

voters and the district. 

Elected officials that bend to special 

interest groups do not benefit anyone 

except their own pockets come 

re-election time. 

 

I do not like to think all may 

be lost but after watching a 

few evenings of “Judge Judy” 

I wonder at the intelligence of 

this country. Most appearing 

before the judge appear quite 

stupid and remember, they 

have the right to vote just like 

everyone else. 

Maybe having to prove you 

are a citizen, showing a picture 

ID come voting time, requiring 

proof of residency for a six 

month period prior to any election 

and before allowing anyone to register, 

requiring the ability to read, 

speak, write and comprehend ENG- 

LISH would weed out those that really 

have no business voting in the 

first place. 

I surely believe that everyone 

should be required to read, write, 

speak and comprehend ENGLISH 

before citizenship is received or 

a driver license is issued. Do you 

really think any other non English 

speaking country would print all 

their documents in English just to 

accommodate you? Get real, how 

long have you had your head in the 

sand? 

Another thing, I think we should 

limit non-citizens from owing land 

or businesses in the USA. I know, 

this is not “politically correct,” 

tough! Go to Mexico and see how 

much land you may purchase or 

what businesses you are allowed to 

own. 

The USA is losing it, we are listening 

to the bleeding hearts continual 

chant, “don’t cause trouble, be nice, 

they really mean us no harm, they 

just want to share.” What a load of 

MANURE!!! 

We are so worried about being politically 

correct that we have lost all 

common sense!!! 

We are the greatest nation the world 

has ever seen. Why do you think 

everyone tries so hard to come to 

America, legal or otherwise? Why 

do you think so many want to destroy 

us? Jealously and greed. The 

other rulers do not want to give up 

their power over their people, they 

want to destroy us in order to control 

their citizens. You surely watch 

the news. Those people want what 

we have, freedom to be. 

Something we are going to lose if 

all of you do not wake up!!! 

Politically correct…..bah humbug 

…… Viv 

Did You Know??? 

During the American Revolution 

in the early 1780’s times 

were very hard, prices were 

high and they had lots of taxes. 

John Adams had been appointed 

American Minister to France 

and had received no salary for 

over three years. Abigail, his 

wife, opened a country store, 

stocking it with products from 

their farm to make ends meet. 

In an excerpt from Irving 

Stone’s “Those Who Love”: 

“Taxes were a crushing burden, 

so high and so numerous 

that Abigail knew not which 

way to turn. Inflation caused 

by the printing of paper money had 

devalued savings and property values. 

Beef sold for eight dollars a 

pound, mutton for nine dollars, molasses 

- forty-eight dollars a gallon, 

corn - one hundred and fifty dollars 

a bushel. Merchants were bidding 

for her cheese at ten dollars a pound 

and her butter was twelve dollars a 

pound. Inflation could be a more 

deadly enemy than the British.” 

Later, in 1789, when George Washington 

became our first President 

and John Adams became the first 

Vice President their salaries were so 

low that both had to use their own 

money to refurbish their dwellings, 

pay those that served in the homes 

and all their own entertainment ex- 

Horseman's 

News 

If I smell like peppermints, 

I was feeding my horse treats. 

penses. 

If I smell like shampoo, 

I gave my horse a bath. 

If I smell like manure, 

I tripped!!! 

Unknown author but 

familiar to all horse lovers. 

I understand why Abigail needed to 

keep the home farm going and continue 

to maintain her little country 

store. 

The President, George Washington, 

received $25,000 per year and a 

home. That figures out to $480.77 

per week and $12.02 per hour. 

The Vice President, John Adams, 

received $5,000 per year and no 

housing allowance. That figures 

out to $96.15 per week and $2.40 

per hour. 

Neither had any security guards nor 

expense accounts. 

Times have sure changed for our 

leaders. Now the President and Vice 

President receive 15+ times the salary 

and both have homes supplied 

by the people. They have security 

every where plus large expense accounts. 

Are we really getting our 

money’s worth? 

We must always remember that 

even though our country is being 

pulled this way and that, and there 

will always be ups and downs in 

the economy, we still have the best 

country in the world. ……. Viv

LET’S 

DIG IN !!! 

_ _ _ _ _ 

Good news!!! Fuyu Persimmon 

bare-root trees have arrived! 

Where? At Home Depot, the Antelope 

store. Last Wednesday I 

picked up three trees. Hurry over 

and pick up your trees before they 

are all gone. Jeff could get only a 

limited number and they are going 

fast. I may even go and pick up another 

two or three trees. 

As you can tell, we all love persimmons 

at my house, fresh picked, as 

frozen sherbets and as smoothies. 

When harvest time comes around 

next fall I will let you know how to 

make the smoothies and sherbets. 

This is the perfect weather to plant 

most any bare root tree, vine or 

shrub. Make sure you dig the hole 

at least a few inches larger in diameter 

than the spread root system. 

Plant only as deep as the soil mark 

on the trunk. 

This is the way I plant my bare root 

trees, shrubs or vines. Place the tree 

in the hole, with roots spread out, 

then anchor one or two supporting 

stakes 10” or so from the trunk. Attach 

the tree loosely. Now fill the 

hole with water. Next add crumbled 

top soil mixed with some good 

potting soil. Add the soil slowly so 

all the air pockets will be removed. 

Jiggle the trunk a few times but do 

not pull it out of the ground. This 

will settle the plant. Keep adding 

soil until it is level with the surrounding 

soil. This will remove the 

excess water. I then make a raised 

area of soil all the way around to 

hold the water and fill this circle 

with wood chips. Make sure your 

supports are not tied too tightly 

around the trunk or stretched too 

tight between the poles. A bit of 

movement is good for the tree. You 

are now all finished! 

_ _ _ _ _ 

Last month I said that I had left several 

lemons on my tree to see if the 

many nights of freezing temperatures 

would affect them. 

Today, Jan. 22nd, I picked the 

last 40 lemons and they were 

all just fine. I am going to juice 

them and make a lemon tart and 

freeze the rest for use in a multitude 

of things. 

_ _ _ _ _ 

Well my water pipes did not 

fare as well. I had nine fitting 

failures from turn off valves, 

faucets (hose bibs), and unions. 

I used up all my spare parts so 

will have to restock. I thought 

all the lines were drained, but 

guess not. It only takes a bit of 

water to pool and freeze. Those 

few nights in the twenties did 

the trick. 

_ _ _ _ _ 

Spent a day, actually just one 

gas tank full, cutting firewood 

and had eleven wheelbarrow 

loads to pick-up, haul and stack. 

My little chain saw, 12” Echo, 

does a fine job cutting pieces 

from 6” to 10”+ in diameter. 

Mother picked up and stacked 

five loads, I did the hauling for 

her in addition to my six loads. 

And no, I am not being too hard 

on her. It keeps her young, after 

all she is just a bit over 89!!! 

_ _ _ _ _ 

Many of my daffodils are up at least 

5” and no I have not gotten around 

to pruning my grapes. I may have a 

couple more weeks yet! 

_ _ _ _ _ 

Some bad news. The first rain and 

wind did no damage to my green 

house. The next wind and rain sorta 

demolished it. The plastic was not 

torn but the whole thing was picked 

up and dropped. Some of the side 

poles came loose. The good news 

is that PVC is so easy to work with 

that with some alterations the green 

house will be back together real 

soon. I am going to make it much 

lower and slant the top instead of 

making a gable. 

The green house extended my tomato 

harvest until mid January and 

that is good news as well. 

Drop in and visit with the 

Elder 

Craftsman 

any Wednesday between 

10:00am & 2:00pm 

at the Depot 

in Rio Linda. 

Everyone is Welcome 

991-2810 


Happy 

Valentines Day


Roberta MacGlashan, Sacramento 

County Supervisor, District 4 

A Message from 

County Supervisor 

MacGlashan 

As everyone knows, Sacramento’s 

economy continues to struggle, 

small businesses are hurting, and 

we have vacancies in many of our 

commercial and office spaces. The 

County must take steps to encourage, 

foster, and grow business in 

our region and ensure that small 

business in our local communities 

can succeed and thrive. 

Recently, however, a Zoning Code amendment was proposed to regulate 

recycling businesses that I was concerned would cause the exact opposite. 

While I support establishing standards for operating recycling centers, 

as doing so would reduce the impacts of new recyclers on adjacent 

residential neighborhoods and help crack down on recyclers receiving 

stolen metal and wiring, I was very concerned about the fact that it could 

have forced recyclers who are playing by the rules to go out of business. 

I do not think it is fair, or right, for a local government to change the 

rules on a business that has been operating for a very long time at a given 

location simply because some new, questionable operators have entered 

their field. 

My concern was compounded by the fact that, at the time the ordinance 

was proposed, staff could not give a clear accounting of how the ordinance 

would impact the existing operations in the 4th District. I was not 

prepared to support this ordinance if I did not know how it might affect 

the businesses I represent. 

Further, I think it is critical to work with the local communities to ensure 

that the ordinance does not cause harm to a business that the community 

wants to keep in their area. I am very grateful to the Orangevale Community 

Planning Advisory Council for having raised concerns about impacts 

to existing recycling centers, ensuring that the other members of the 

Board of Supervisors had context for the concerns I was raising. 

I am equally concerned about possibly impacting businesses in Antelope, 

Elverta, and Rio Linda without first obtaining input from their CPACs 

and Chambers of Commerce. Frankly, it was fortunate that Staff had 

done outreach in Orangevale, as they had not done so in the other unincorporated 

communities in Sacramento County, something that will occur 

prior to this ordinance coming back before the Board. 

Certainly, theft is a significant problem in this region. Not only are 

people stealing bottles and cans out of our recycling bins – a practice that 

robs the refuse haulers of revenues that keep rates lower – but thieves are 

stripping copper wire out of street lights and houses, manhole covers out 

of streets, catalytic converters off of cars, and just about any other place 

one finds valuable metals. Just recently, memorial plaques honoring local 

fallen soldiers and law enforcement officers were stolen from Carmichael 

Park. 

This ordinance is well intended and the County does need to set standards 

regarding storage of materials and hours of operation for recycling 

centers next to residential areas. I do not doubt that some of the recycling 

centers in more developed areas of the County are having impacts for 

their residential neighbors, both because of noise and transient activity 

associated with the operation. 

It is critical that the County’s actions not throw out the good with the 

bad, and cause long-standing businesses that are positive members of 

their communities to cease operation. 

I am hopeful that you will assist me in crafting a responsible ordinance 

by contacting my office with your thoughts. You can email me directly at 

macglashanr@saccounty.net, or call and speak to my staff at (916)874- 

5491. I am also in the community as frequently as possible, and hold 

regular community meetings every month. 

I meet with residents of Rio Linda and Elverta on the third Wednesday of 

the even-numbered months at 7:30am at the Cherry Island Golf Course 

Bar and Grill. I hope to see you there and look forward to hearing from 

you. 

Sondra Betancourt 

Announces 

Candidacy for 

Sacramento 

City Council 

District 2 Seat 

Sondra is a lifelong Sacramento 

native, has been a longtime neighborhood 

advocate in the North 

Sacramento community, and is the 

current president of the Ben Ali 

Community Association. She retired after a successful career in management 

with the California Department of Transportation, gaining 

invaluable experience in the many facets of the workings of a large 

government agency, and the dynamics between government, business 

interests, and individual citizens, which she says that, as a member 

of the City Council, will bring valuable insight when working toward 

resolving the city’s problems. 

As a council member, she plans on forming partnerships with businesses 

and community organizations. Sondra says, “I have seen the 

positive results that can be achieved when a neighborhood comes together 

and takes action to make things better.”She says that a partnership 

with the business community is equally important. “Business 

development and growth is vital to the future of North Sacramento, 

and past plans with varied levels of support haven’t produced the 

results that North Sacramento desires. We need to build a solid foundation 

consisting of adequate public safety, effective education, and 

sound infrastructure, because this will lead to business development, 

neighborhood improvement, and many other benefits that will allow 

North Sacramento to flourish.” 

For information or to schedule an interview please contact Sondra at 

(916) 837-3339 or Sondraforcitycouncil@gmail.com 

TOWN HALL 

MEETING 

“Cooperative Effort 

for 

Community Progress” 

The Rio Linda Elverta Chamber 

along with the 

Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District 

Invite you to attend the first 

Town Hall Meeting of 2012. 

On Thursday, February 16th, 7pm 

at the Rio Linda Community Center, 

810 Oak Lane, Rio Linda. 

We are please to introduce our new 

Supervisor, 

Roberta MacGlashan! 

Supervisor MacGlashan was instrumental 

in the effort to save our 

Hayer Memorial Speedway and Gibson Ranch. 

RLE Community Watch 

We will be discussing our communities concern about Public Safety, etc. 

Supervisor MacGlashan will share some of her District’s goals for 2012. 

This meeting is open to all community members and we hope to see you all there. 

For more information please email, 

LisaLMorris@comcast.net 

Thank you for your community support, 

Lisa Morris, President 

Rio Linda Elverta Chamber of Commerce 

RIO LINDA LIONS CLUB 

KID’S ID

The regular meeting date of the RLECWD has 

been changed, once again. This time it was due 

to a holiday. The meeting will be on Monday, 

February 13th, at 6:30pm. 

The last meeting, January 9th, followed the same 

pattern, the agenda was loaded with items left 

from the December meeting. December’s leftover 

items were placed at the end of January’s 

agenda and then the meeting was adjourned before 

December’s items were heard. Now we are 

coming up on the February meeting and those 

same December items will be on this agenda. 

This is the third time and yet, some wonder why 

many things concerning the district are not taken 

care of in a timely manner. 

An item on the General Manager’s report advised 

the Board that the district’s insurance has a very 

good chance of being canceled. I am sure this 

is due to all the suits that have been filed against 

the district these past years. Most of those suits 

have been filed by former and current employees, 

through their union. The wrongful termination 

suit filed by Joseph Sherrill, was caused by Directors 

Francis Caron, Daughter Courtney Caron 

and former Director Martin Smith for wrongful 

termination, December 2010. 

This is a list of on-going suits: 

Teamsters Local 150 v. RLECWD, PERB case 

#SA-CE-736M This case deals with a former 

employee. 

Teamsters Local 150 v. RLECWD, PERB case 

#SA-CE-634M 

Myers v. RLECWD case #3786431 - Unemployment 

insurance Appeals Board 

(Editor's note: The first case, filed for unemployment 

benefits, was denied and the district 

won. An appeal was filed, it was denied and the 

district won again. Now this case is the second 

appeal.) 

United States Federal District Court v. RLECWD, 

case 2:11-cv-02671-MCE-EFB 

This case deals with a former employee. 

Sacramento Superior Court - Joseph Sherrill v. 

RLECWD, Case #34-2011-00103481 

In addition to these suits the district has had 

at least three major suits filed since 2008, plus 

many, many grievances filed by the employees 

through their union, Teamsters Local 150. What 

a surprise…. Director Francis Caron belongs to 

the same union, Teamsters Local 150. To me, it 

sounds like a gross conflict of interest here. 

Those three suits were: The suit that prior general 

manager Dillon filed in November 2008. It 

was settled by the “Good Old Boy’s” board and 

cost the district many thousands of dollars paid 

to Dillon plus additional thousands in legal fees. 

The second big suit was filed again by Dillon in 

2009. The district won this case. The third case 

was filed by Teamsters Local 150 and again was 

won by the district as well. 

(Editor's note: All of the above information is 

public record and can be obtained by filing a 

public documents request to the proper agency). 

Another carrier will be considering all these many 

suits when determining our new premium. The 

district’s current premium is around $24,000+- 

per year and no telling what we will have to pay 

in the future. You all know what a little fender/ 

bender does to your auto premium, even when 

you are not at fault. 

So far our current legal council, Ravi Mehta has 

done a very good job of winning those cases that 

he has been involved with. Three directors, Caron, 

Caron & Trautman stated that they feel the 

general manager or a director should be used to 

take care of some of these legal responses. Now 

how stupid does this sound. It would be like doing 

your own surgery. I know the district’s legal 

fees are high but just look who has caused them 

- current and former employees and Directors 

Francis Caron, daughter Courtney Caron and 

Martin Smith (former director). 

The board was also advised that a class action 

suit will be filed within the month. I do not know 


Rio Linda Elverta Community Water District News and such…… 

Did You Know??? 

A sneeze travels 100 miles per hour! 

(February 2012 issue of the 

National Geographic). 

The flu and cold bugs are spread by 

sneezes so cover your mouth. 

Sneeze or cough into your elbow. 

Washing hands is a must. 

If I happen to be around someone with 

a cold or the flu I always take 

extra vitamin C and drink lots of tea. 

Seems to work for me. 

Viv’s Editorial comment! 

Submitted by Jim Hockett 

Senior Humor 

all the details as of yet but ratepayers attending 

the meeting stated that they are not happy with 

the way bait and switch tactics have been used 

with the rate increases. 

Another point of irritation to the ratepayers is to 

be informed that the district’s revenues are still 

not adequate yet three director’s, Caron, Caron 

and Trautman, voted to add another $100,000+ 

to Salaries and Benefits. 

We still have not replenished our Investment 

Fund, the Rainy Day Fund, designated funds for 

Deferred Maintenance and ear-marked funds for 

the Capital Improvement Fund. You remember 

the $19.00 surcharge, March 2009, was designated 

for this. Caron, Caron and Smith voted to 

use that to pay back the State loan and the rate 

increase, March 2011, was placed in the General 

Operations Fund. “To be used where we wish, 

I have a letter from the State” …. our General 

Manager said. If the GM received a letter you 

would think it would be dated sometime after 

June 1, 2011, her hiring date. So far, I have yet 

to see this letter. 

I sometimes wonder how RLECWD has continually 

had the misfortune to have so many directors 

and general managers that do not know 

what their jobs are and definitely do not know 

their math. Maybe they just do not really care 

about the district, take what they can get and the 

ratepayers be D…….! 

I tell you now that Cathy and I are still trying 

to do the job that we took an oath to do, that we 

promised to do. I will continue to keep you informed, 

no matter what others have to say about 

me. I have a history of being a “whistle blower” 

in these communities. I will continue to stand to 

be counted!!! 

Now, you will have to do your part come November. 

Elect those that are really looking out 

for the best interests of the ratepayers and the 

district. Become informed. Ask your neighbors, 

your friends, your Mother! 

Remember it is your money…. Viv 

An older couple is lying in bed one morning. 

They had just awakened from a good night's sleep 

He takes her hand and she responds: 'Don't touch me.' 

'Why not?' he asked. 

She answered, 'Because I'm dead.' 

The husband asked: 'What are you talking about? 

We're both lying here in bed together and talking to one another!' 

She said: 'No, I'm definitely dead.' 

He insisted: 'You are not dead.' 

What in the world makes you think you're dead?' 

'Because I woke up this morning and nothing hurts.'


Entrepreneurship Class at RLHS Excels at 

CA International Trade Show 

co n g r at u l at i o n S t o alicia ca d d e l l a n d t h e “Sw a g g Fa r m S” em p l o y e e S 

In spite of this being the first year for the Virtual Enterprise class at Rio 

Linda High School, teacher Alicia Caddell and the seven students who 

attended the 13th Annual California International Trade Show brought 

home four awards including the Business Professionalism Award. 

Virtual Enterprise is an entrepreneurship class where students create and 

manage a business. “Swagg Farms,” a virtual retail store sells clothing, 

shoes, accessories, flowers, produce and organic food also raises animals 

and grows natural foods. The company is divided into five departments: 

Finance, Marketing, Sales, Information Technology and Human Resources. 

The students are the employees and complete a daily work log. 

They are paid monthly and maintain an online virtual bank account which 

allows them to practice personal finance in addition to managing the 

business. 

O v e r 

100 high 

s c h o o l s 

competed 

in the 

CaliforniaInternational 

T r a d e 

S h o w 

held this 

past November 

30 to December 1 in Bakersfield. The RLHS participants includedAbrorRakhmatov, 

Charissa 

Thompson, Eric 

Turlak, Joseph 

Silva, Keemeshaun 

Colbert, 

Serina Campos 

and Vladimir 

Sosin. They also 

placed 4th in 

Sales Booth Design, 

6th in the 

Employee Newsletter 

category 

and 8th in the 

Best Salesmanship 

competition. 

Photo above 

is the 6th 

place News 

Letter design 

and right is 

the 4th place 

Sales Booth 

design. 

Caddell’s students are 

working hard preparing 

for the 8th Annual Bay 

Area International Trade 

Fair which will be held 

in Oakland from March 

10 to 12 and look forward 

to continued success. 

Congratulations to these 

Entrepreneurs 

Highlands Alumni 

Association Is 

Looking For You 

Highlands High School has been an integral part of the community 

for over 50 years. Have YOU ever been a student or staff member 

(even if you went on to attend Foothill or Rio Linda)? Do you want 

to be a part of the future of the school that launched you into adulthood? 

Highlands Alumni Association (HAA) has awarded $3,600.00 

in scholarships to Highlands graduates in the past three years. HAA 

has renovated the Coach Gilbert Memorial with a garden and a mural 

that was designed by and is being painted by current Highlands 

students. Highlands Alumni Association holds regular meetings, 

recruits members, solicits scholarship donations, works exclusively 

with Highlands HS and Twin Rivers USD staff to promote the school, 

to encourage the students and to provide our support . 

The first event sponsored by the Alumni Association was the 2008 

GALA at Highlands High School to celebrate the 50 Years Highlands 

has been in existence. Over 3,000 former students, staff and community 

members came to reconnect with each other and the school, enjoy 

the congratulatory speeches and entertainment and feel the Highlands 

Scots pride once again. Our social activities include dances and barbecues, 

while yard sales and golf tournaments are held to raise funds 

for the annual scholarships the Association bestows. 

If you want to be a part of the only group that reveres Highlands 

High School in these ways, you can find a membership application on 

our website, www.highlandshighalumni.com or by contacting us at: 

HIGHLANDS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 

P.O. Box 794 

North Highlands, CA 95660-0794

Girl Scout 

Cookies Gone 

Until 2012 

SACRAMENTO, CA - That's 

right everyone, the year has just 

begun, but Girl Scout Cookies are 

only available for a few more days 

in 2011! Girl Scouts will conclude 

their Girl Scout Cookie Program 

on Sunday, March 20, 2012! 

To place an order with a Girl 

Scout in your area, contact (866) 

GSCOOKS or e-mail cookies@girlscoutshcc.org. 

You can 

also find Girl Scout Cookie site 

sales near you by visiting www. 

girlscoutshcc.org and typing your 

zip code into the cookie locator 

button. 

The goal of Girl Scouts is to provide 

a safe and accepting environment 

where girls will develop a 

strong character and become motivated 

to succeed. The annual Girl 

Scout Cookie Sale remains their 

centerpiece for entrepreneurial and 

business development, and it also 

ensures that young women gain a 

deeper understanding of the financial 

marketplace. 

Through the Girl Scout Cookie 

Program a girl learns five skills: 

Goal Setting 

Marketing 

Money Management 

Team Work 

Business Ethics 

Buying Girl Scout Cookies is a delicious 

way to support local Girl 

Scouts; proceeds of Girl Scout 

Cookie sales support Girl Scout 

troop activities and provide essential 

services such as financial assistance, 

volunteer trainings and other 

Girl Scout program resources that 

help build girls of courage, confidence 

and character. The program 

is one of the few youth programs in 

the nation that allows girls to make 

decisions on where a portion of the 

profits are applied. 

About Girl Scouts - Founded in 

1912, Girl Scouts is still the leading 

authority on girls' healthy development, 

and builds girls of courage, 

confidence and character who make 

the world a better place. The local 

council, Girl Scouts Heart of Central 

California, is headquartered in Sacramento 

and serves nearly 29,000 

girls in 18 counties in Central California. 

For more information, visit 

http://www.girlscoutshcc.org/ 


Spotlighting Our Schools 

Contact: Trinette Marquis, PIO 

Communications Office Twin Rivers USD 

Media Advisory 916-566-1789 

January 24, 2012 

Grant High Pacers Roll Out the Red Carpet 

Sneak Preview Scheduled for State of the Art Fitness Center! 

The dream of a new Fitness Center on the campus of Grant Union High School is becoming a reality and 

media representatives are invited to witness the improvements first hand. 

What: Fitness Center Sneak Preview 

When: Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. 

Where: Grant Union High School, 1400 Grand Avenue, Sacramento, CA 

(Parking is available between the auditorium and the bus yard.) 

Join us in celebrating the completion of Phase One of this million dollar renovation project that was 

funded through community fund raisers and donations. The event will provide an opportunity for you to 

see the progress we have made towards a world class fitness facility benefiting the Sports Health 

Academy students, Pacer athletes, and the greater Del Paso Heights community. 

• See the new Blue and Gold interior 

• Admire the latest in sports flooring technology 

• Marvel at the new fitness stations 

• Appreciate the new lighting and windows 

In addition, two new restrooms have been added and entrance improvements are complete. The second 

phase of the fitness center will be forthcoming and includes a new HVAC system, six additional fitness 

stations, instructional resources, technology linkage and improved security systems. Your continued 

support is greatly appreciated. 

# # # # # 

For nearly 80 years, Grant Union High School has provided a quality education to the families of Del 

Paso Heights and the surrounding North Sacramento neighborhoods. The Student Body is comprised of 

approximately 2200 students from a vast array of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. More information 

is available on the web at http://ghs.twinriversusd.org/ . 

WONDER WHO??? 

Have you ever wondered just who 

named everything? 

I have heard the English language is 

so very hard to learn because there is 

a word for every action and a name 

for everything. That seems to be 

true, from those little plastic things 

at the end of shoe laces to the little 

gizmos that hold window screens in 

place, the list is endless. 

Many times a word may be spelled 

the same way but mean different 

things or pronounced the same and 

be spelled differently or have three 

different meanings. 

Then add in our slang words and 

you can really see that “English” is 

just too wordy! 

Think about it. Here are a few that 

I have come across just this past 

month. 

Trencherman: Old English - “a 

good eater.” 

Copacetic: “Everything is OK.” 

Dottle: The plug of tobacco ash left 

in a pipe after smoking. 

Words that sound the same with 

multiple meanings: 

Dotty: 1. Something covered with 

or marked with dots. 2. Slightly demented 

or mentally weak. 3. Having 

a feeble gait. Three meanings! 

Doty: Stained by decay as with 

trees. Both words are pronounced 

the same yet, there are four meanings 

and two spellings. 

Two, to & too; Three separate 

words pronounced exactly the same 

but are spelled differently and mean 

entirely different things. When spoken, 

it is only by context that you 

can identify which (witch?) word is 

being used. 

Then there are words like "read" 

or "lead" or "tear" that can be pronounced 

differently but are spelled 

the same. In the case of "read" it 

can be either present or past tense. 

In the case of "tear" the pronunciation 

makes a huge difference in 

meaning.


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CARETAkER WAnTEd for Rio Linda/ 

Elverta Historical Society. Position now open. Double wide, 

2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home with small yard provided 

at reduced rent as total compensation. Caretaker pays 

utilities. This position does not provide any paid compensation. 

Caretaker must have good people skills, interact with 

public, be physically able to do basic care and maintenance 

of Dry Creek Ranch House/Museum/Grounds. Must be able 

to operate mowers, string trimmer, spray equipment, leaf 

blower. Watering, weeding and rose garden maintenance. 

Assist with Historical Society events. Open/close gates daily. 

Contract negotiable with terms to be agreed on by RLEHS 

and Caretaker. Send resume, references and contact number 

to: RLEHS Caretaker, PO Box 478, Rio Linda, CA 95673. Mail 

responses to RLEHS only. Do not contact current caretaker. 

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North Country News, February, 2012.

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