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Football for
guys all ages
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VOLUME XVI, NO. 21
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November 13, 2008
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If it’s fall, then
Beth Shalom
must be feasting
Arcade
Americana
On the Wildside:
Close encounter
on the river bank
See page 5
Picture by Susan Maxwell Skinner
See page 8
Pardon our dust. A vintage horse barn is backdrop for fall splendor at a rustic
oasis near Watt Ave and Highway 80. On Arcade land owned by Sacramento
City, the Sacramento Horsemen’s Association maintains show rings and bridle
trails. Pat Olson (pictured) is one of many equestrians who board and exercise
mounts on this slice of suburban Americana. Inset: Faith Abranski (4) and
miniature pony Sweetie joined junior equestrians at the association’s annual
horse and rider fashion show. The fairytale duo took a “Most Adorable” award.
See page 2 for Susan Maxwell Skinner’s report on this whimsical event.
Recovered anorexic tells her story
Too much exercise sets a pace for self-destruction
See page 6
Community
Calendar
pages 16–17
S
acramento author Peach Friedman’s new book, “Diary of an Exercise Addict,” chronicles her battle
to overcome exercise bulimia, a newly diagnosed disease that saw her drop
from 146 pounds to 100 pounds in three
months.
It’s a life-threatening form of anorexia –
an eating disorder that is rapidly spreading
and already affects some 400,000 people.
Friendman’s story is personal, compelling and has a message that needs to be
heard. She’s already appeared on ABC’s
The View, 20/20 and E! True Hollywood
Story. Now she answers 10 questions for
the Arden-Carmichael News.
10 Questions
By colleen truelsen
1. The book is captivating, quite a
page-turner, and you share your story with detail and grace. So, thank you.
People tend to dismiss exercise bulimia
as something they wish they could have
– as if over-exercising is a good thing.
What do you say to them?
I hear this all the time! And I absolutely agree that physical fitness is imSee Questions, page 12
Courtesy photos
The tongue tells
quite a story
East Sacramento author Peach Friedman, today, is
healthy and six months pregnant with her first child.
November 13, 2008
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Trot in the clowns. Courtney Kentz (11) and harlequin steed Chelsea
galloped to the winning post for color-coordination.
Baby face. A Granite Bay mare called Swiedonn tolerated a bib and
tucker, but snorted out her pacifier.
Sir Prancelot. Dressed as a knight of old, horseman Daniel Romero (11)
put high-stepping pony Cricket through his paces.
Why the
long face?
Welsh
pony Lilly
felt a goat
when a
Billy called
Panda
hitched a
ride.
Medieval maidens Katherine Murphy on Sugar (left) and Kim Bulot-Smith
on Quincy, were deemed horstorical favorites.
Horsing around
Master and mounts in mane event
C
ompetitions and shows at the Sacramento Horsemen’s Association are
generally structured affairs that follow
international equestrian guidelines to the hoof
beat.
But once a year, contestants get to kick up
their shoes.
“It’s a silly event,” organizer Deborah Goldstein said of the organization’s Halloween Fun
Show. “We bob for carrots, we have mounted egg and spoon races and we give awards for
best horse and rider costumes. Yes, horses come
dressed in costume. It’s amazing what they’ll let
people do to them.”
Some horses have limits. As Goldstein spoke, a
magnificent bay gelding – bandaged around the
girth -- thundered by with wrappings flapping in
its dusty wake. The mummy and master entrant
was scratched from competition…
Learn about Sacramento Horsemen’s Association
at www.sachorsemen.com
November 13, 2008
November 13, 2008
‘The Big Build’ costs a billion-plus
Big changes for holiday travelers at Sacramento International Airport
T
ravelers during the Thanksgiving
holiday know Sacramento International Airport is our gateway
to destinations across the U.S. and the
world -- and soon the airport will be
getting a whole new look.
The old Terminal B is being replaced
as part of a $1.3 billion renovation and
expansion project to serve our growing
region’s air traveling needs. Dubbed
“The Big Build” the project’s ground
breaking officially began in June.
The new terminal will be a four-story,
glass-and-steel structure and is expected to open in four years. Besides replacing the aged and undersized Terminal
B, The Big Build will include a mid-rise
hotel tower, a two-level roadway, an airside gate concourse and an automated
people mover.
Due to construction, the Terminal B
hourly parking lot was closed and the
40-year-old Host Airport Hotel went
the way of the wrecking ball.
The County Airport System has a
website that features the latest information about the project including construction schedules, contact information and more – just go to bigbuild.org.
During your next airport visit check
out the laptop stations that have been installed throughout the terminals. The
Supervisor Susan Peters
Community report
bar-style stations feature dual-sided counters and 24 electrical outlets that can be
used to charge electronic devices. The stations are located in the Terminal A food
court, Terminal A concourse, and the
pre-security restaurant in Terminal B.
And remember to view the airport’s
web site at www.sacairports.org for
helpful information before your trip
during this busy Thanksgiving holiday period – usually the highest volume
traveling period of the entire year.
Planning commissions become permanent
The Board of Supervisors has authorized community planning commissions
for Arden Arcade and Carmichael that
will make permanent the process that allows local residents to make land use decisions. The decision cumulates an innovative, four area pilot project started as an
experiment in October 2005 that delegat-
ed decision-making authority to area residents that used to be made downtown.
Four different models were created when the pilot project started using
four separate communities under the
experiment. The test areas were Arden
Arcade, Carmichael, Fair Oaks and Rio
Linda/Elverta. The board reviewed
each model and concluded the underlining purpose of local delegation of authority deserved to be continued with a
few minor administrative modifications
to provide uniformity.
The new community planning commissions will have a standardized membership of seven persons for the built out
communities of Arden Arcade, Carmichael and Fair Oaks. Rio Linda/Elverta
will retain five members but can expand
in size as that area grows. The hearing
bodies will be called Community Planning Commissions which reflects the im-
‘The Big Build’ will include
a mid-rise hotel tower,
a two-level roadway, an
airside gate concourse and
an automated people mover.
portant land use decision making authority that has been delegated by the Board.
The new commissions will take effect
February 2009 and the Board of Supervisors will appoint the members as they
had done for the pilot program. All applicants will be required to provide a
statement of qualifications that will be
posted on the county website so the
public can see who has applied -- and
comment if they desire.
While the current members are eligible to reapply for the new terms starting in 2009, the process is open to all
residents. A description of the position and the application is available online through the Clerk of the Board at
sccob.saccounty.net.
Susan Peters represents the Third District on the Sacramento County Board
of Supervisors. She can be reached at [email protected].
Injured U.S. Congressman and
chums rejoice at 3rd District win
U
.S. Congressman Dan Lungren spent
election night in Carmichael, on
crutches.
A five-point squeaker over challenger Dr. Bill
Durston was a welcome painkiller after recent
foot surgery.
“I’d already been nursing a heel injury,” he explained. “In October, I did an 18-mile bike ride
and expected to do a similar distance the following day. I got on my bike and pushed off. I’d
heard that an Achilles tendon actually pops when
it tears. Mine exploded like two loud gunshots.”
Surgery mended the tendon. But the 62-year-old
managed his final campaign week and ultimate celebrations sitting down. One foot on an ottoman,
Lungren was almost a wallflower at his victory party
in the Carmichael home of Rick and Carol Fowler.
His acceptance speech was supported by crutches.
“The tendon can’t bear weight for six to eight
weeks,” the victor later shrugged. “I’m off to Washington, D.C., tomorrow. We’ll see how that goes.”
The third-term Congressman toasted his victory with cranberry juice and ruefully noted a
margin shrunk from a 20 points lead in 2006.
Nevertheless, 5 percent was a “substantial win
in a very tough environment for Republicans,”
he said. “Mine was one of the two most contested districts. It was a real relief to come up with a
win; we had a stiff breeze against us…”
—Susan Maxwell-Skinner
Carmichael residents Rick and Carol Fowler (left) hosted an election night party for U.S.
Congressman Dan Lungren and his wife, Bobbi. Sacramento Sheriff John McGinness (right) was
among guests.
Carmichael Creek
updates, Nov. 13
C
armichael Creek
Neighborhood Association’s annual meeting features Supervisor Susan
Peters, Carmichael Water District Manager Steve Nugent,
and Carmichael Recreation
and Park District Administrator Jack Harrison at 7 p.m.,
Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Carmichael Library’s community
room, 5605 Marconi Ave.
Peters will discuss “Community Councils -- Local
Land Use Decisions and You.”
Nugent’s topics are Aerojet groundwater contamination and corrections, meters,
and other concerns. Harrison
will update the group on Sutter
Park plans.
Refreshments will be served.
Carmichael Library is located
at 5605 Marconi Ave.
November 13, 2008
Child protection a community concern
Hotlines, county services ready
for suspected child abuse reports
Tick-tock … The clock is ticking.
Photo by Guy Galante.
A concerned teacher has called Sacramento
County Child Protective Service’s Child Abuse
Hotline about Bobby, a 7-year-old boy who
came to school with bruises on his face.
The teacher knows Bobby’s mother suffers from
bipolar disorder. Bobby’s father lives out-of-state
and Bobby’s mother’s boyfriend recently moved
in. Bobby says the two argue sometimes. He says
he got bruised from wrestling with his brother.
Calls like this come into the hotline 24 hours
a day, 365 days a year. They come from every
area of the county, even the Arden-Carmichael
neighborhood.
On the Wildside
Let us prey
G
uy Galante usually haunts the banks of the American River in pursuit of the big picture. But this ace
nature photographer was captivated recently by
smaller prey – a praying mantis, in fact.
He recalls this charming encounter:
“After a swim, I sat on a rocky bank near Harrington Way. I felt
a tickle and brushed something off my back. My basking companion was a praying mantis. I feared I had injured him; he was alert
but not moving much. I talk about ‘him’ but, this late in fall, he was
more likely a lady. He/she watched me with unflinching focus.
“My handsome companion then navigated the rocks on slender, thorny legs and climbed into some rushes. As I lay on my belly with my camera, it posed for my snaps and we just hung out together. Next time I view our breathtaking river scenery, I will also
take a moment to examine the vast world of wonder at my feet.”
Footnote: Chameleon-like in ability to change color according
environment, the mantis is harmless to humans but a ruthless
carnivore among insects. After mating, females eat their husbands; they then perish in winter frosts. The bug-eat-bug cycle
recommences when mantis eggs hatch in spring.
Guy Galante is a nationally known nature photographer. To
view his work, go to www.anotherguy.net.
Take a walk in
Shelfield Park
T
he Sacramento Walking Sticks Volksmarch Club will be
hosting a walk for fun, fitness and friendship beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday,
Nov, 22, at Shelfield Park,
1849 Suffolk Way. Registration continues through
noon; ever yone must be finished by 3:30 p.m.
There will be two routes
to choose from; a 5K (3.1
miles) and a 10K (6.2 miles).
The 5 and 10K routes are
rated a 2-plus, which means
they’re a moderately easy
walk and may be on pavement or on dirt trails.
For more information contact
President Gale Hughart, 2969061, [email protected].
Arden-Carmichael stats
Calls like this come into the hotline 24 hours
a day, 365 days a year. They come from every
area of the county, including the Arden-Carmichael neighborhood. Last year, CPS workers assessed 1,402 reports of abuse or neglect in the
958608, 95825 and 95864 zip codes. They removed 99 children from their homes. And, as of
July of this year, 230 foster children were living
in Arden-Carmichael, 30 of them with relatives
or members of the extended family.
For Bobby — a composite based on actual reports — it will now be up to a CPS Emergency
Response social worker to gather information on
whether his injury is the result of parental abuse
or childhood rough-housing; whether to remove
him and his siblings to a safe place or to provide
in-home services to protect them.
The investigation may involve visiting Bobby’s
school, contacting hospitals and daycare providers, and coordinating with police.
Cases like Bobby’s, which involve physical
abuse, go to the top of the queue. A worker will
typically respond within two to four hours of
the call being assessed. But more than half of all
CPS investigations involve neglect, not abuse:
Children left alone; children in a filthy house;
children not getting their basic needs met for
food, shelter, supervision or medical care. The
law allows workers 10 days to respond to calls
where children are not at imminent risk of harm.
What you can do
It is the CPS mission to protect children. It’s
an awesome responsibility. If it takes a village to
raise a child, it also takes one to protect them.
CPS relies on the community to be its eyes and
ears in reporting child abuse. It depends on part-
Lynn Frank
Child Protective Services
nerships with schools, the faith community, neighborhood groups, and community-based agencies
to provide services and support that help children
and strengthen families. It needs warm-hearted individuals and families to care for foster children.
“Children are our most precious resource.
CPS has a difficult and challenging job, but we
as a community are better off when we all work
together to see that children grow up in safe, secure homes,” said Sacramento County Supervisor Susan Peters, whose supervisorial district includes Arden-Carmichael.
More than half of all CPS
investigations involve
neglect, not abuse: Children
left alone, children in a filthy
house, children not getting
their basic needs met …
There are many ways you can help children
and families in your community. Here are a few:
• If you see or suspect child abuse or neglect, call the
CPS Child Abuse Hotline at 875-KIDS (875-5437).
• Be a foster parent. Call 875-5KID or e-mail
[email protected].
• Donate new or gently used furniture, household items, prepaid phone cards and gift cards
to supermarkets to the county Independent Living Program (ILP), which helps foster youth
transition to adulthood after they turn 18 and
are no longer eligible for aid. Call 874-9308 or
e-mail [email protected]
• Be a child’s advocate in court. Call Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children
at 875-6460 or e-mail [email protected]
• Supervise and support children who have been
placed into protective custody. Call Deanna
Ramirez at 876-7285 or e-mail [email protected] for details.
For more information, visit http:www.sacdhhs.
com/howtohelp or http://www.sacdhhs.com/cps
November 13, 2008
Know the fur and the feel
Learning to read your tongue can tip you off to medical problems
T
he Chinese have a saying: “ Look at your
tongue every day, it
knows what is coming.” It
means your tongue reveals
your health constitution and
can warn of impending problems.
If you visit a Chinese herbalist, he always reads your
tongue and feels your pulse as
part of the diagnosis procedures to determine what organ
or organs are imbalanced, the
Yin or Yang condition -- heat
or cold; exterior or interior; deficiency or excess symptoms -before they write out a herbal
formula or acupuncture treatment.
“What do you see in a
tongue?” one curious client
asked me.
“Plenty,” I replied.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the tongue reveals the essences and body fluid of the organs. The “root,” or back of
the throat area is Kidney; the
tip is Lung and Heart, the middle of the tongue is Spleen and
Stomach. The sides are Liver
and Gall Bladder. The tongue
changes several times in a day –
its shape, color, moisture, and
movement reveal the imbalance
of an organ or organs.
(Bear in mind, when I talk
about the organ, I use a small
letter “(k)idney” -- means the
physical kidney, but when I
write “(K)idney” with a capital
letter, it means “kidney ener-
Mamie Woo
healthy living - the chinese way
When the tongue
body is pale white,
the fur coating is thin
and white, that’s the
symptom of a cold or
an oncoming cold.
gy.” In Chinese medicine, an
organ’s energy function is different from its physical function.)
A normal healthy tongue
body should be pale pink, soft,
easy to extend out straight in
the middle of your mouth. The
“fur,” the white coating on top
of the tongue, should be thin
and moist. The edge of the
tongue should be smooth.
When the tongue body is
pale white, the fur coating
is thin and white, that’s the
symptom of a cold or an oncoming cold.
If that is seen, you should
partake of more warm food,
like hot chocolate, beef soup,
ginger, jujube, onion, carrot,
apple, brown sugar and lamb.
The food should be plain, not
greasy. Avoid cold salad, cu-
cumber, watermelon, bean
sprouts, crab and iced
cold drinks.
If you tongue has a
thick white coating,
your body may be experiencing extreme
Cold and Damp. You
should select warm
characteristic food that
will tonify the Spleen
and Stomach functions and expel the
Dampness and Coldness. So you may consume and avoid the food
I mentioned before. Eat
less sweet and strong tasting
foods like donuts and hot and
spicy food. They may cause
bloating and a decrease in appetite.
When you have fever, infection and indigestion disorders,
the coating will be pale yellow
or dark greasy yellow resulting
from Damp-Heat accumulation
in the Stomach and Intestines
area, causing a stagnation of
food that may retain there. You
will feel dry mouth, thirst, irritabilities, constipation, and anger easily. Your food selection
should be for clearing the Heat
The tongue has a big medical story to tell.
and removing the Dampness
such as tomato, daicon (white
radish family), lotus root powder, mum bean or barley. As
for fruit you could use hawthorn berry and pear --- the
best is Asian pear.
What if your fur coating is
thin, shiny smooth, with no fur
or bare patches? These symptoms show Damp-Heat in the
Stomach and Intestine or Yin
deficiency, the Fire flare-up.
This mostly shows in people
who have parasites or chronic ailments such as diabetes.
In this case, lily flower bulbs,
Asian pear, watermelon, and
sugar cane juice will be appropriate. These foods extinguish the Fire, nourishing the
Yin by producing body fluid
and arrest coughing. It’s best
to avoid warm food like deep
fried, hot and spicy ingredients,
lamb, onion, and chive.
Here is a case: One of my
clients, 50 years old, came
in with common cold symp-
toms: a cough, chest congestion and difficulty expectorating phlegm. She had a slight
fever. The tongue was red
with a yellow coating. The
pulse was rapid and slippery.
I considered that this was excessive Lung Heat invasion.
I suggested Spleen and Lung
herbs taken three times a day.
In a few days, her ailment was
over.
If you know how to read
your tongue, you can detect
an onset of illness and begin to
help yourself, whether by massaging pressure points, eating
beneficial food or herbs, or
determine if professional help
is necessary.
Mamie Woo trained at China’s Guangzhou College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She
is a Tai Chi instructor, Chinese
herbalist and certified massage
therapist. Contact her at 6161688; website: www.mamiechineseherb.com.
November 13, 2008
Plan ahead for frost, spring color
The season is changing, but gardens can still take new plantings
T
here is still time to seed
in those California natives and winter growers that grow through the winter and bloom in spring such as
California poppy, Clarkia, Blue
Spot, lupines, and almost all
other poppies.
In nature, these don’t germinate until after the first good
rains -- which we haven’t had
yet this year -- so planting
them in a watered setting will
start them germinating right
away to grow through the winter and bloom in the spring.
You can still plant fall-planted, spring-blooming bulbs,
however check when buying
them in stores that the bulbs
are neither soft and rotten, or
dried out (the exception here
are Ranunculus and Anemone,
which always look like dried
out bits of nothing).
Take a stroll through places
like the Land Park WPA Rock
Garden, Hamilton Square in
the Old City Cemetery and
other gardens to see what is in
bloom now, so you can plan on
improving your fall color.
Brace for frost
If you have items that can be
subject to freeze damage (citrus, Angels Trumpets and such)
get together items for frost protection in one place NOW –
it is much better than running
around in the dark when a frost
or freeze warning is issued.
This is also a good time to
apply a mulch and start a compost pile. Since Sacramento has street pickup of leaves
in many areas, a drive around
town can get you bags of leaves
to use for this purpose, or to
till into your veggie garden.
Remember you want the small,
lighter leaves like elm, locus, and
Modesto ash, not big leaves like
sycamore, which pack down into
a plant-smothering mat.
Other sources for free mulch
include the SMUD corporate
yard where you can pick up
free shredded wood and leaves
from their tree trimming operations -- and many local area
Sacramento Garden Notes
By robert Hamm
horse owners leave composted
straw and manure.
While plants are drying out
slower now due to lower temperatures and shorter days,
that doesn’t mean you can forget watering. You many not
have to do it as often, but you
can lose plants to dryness even
when they are dormant.
Low-cost, stress relief
With all the stress many of us
are under from the financial mess
that has resulted from years of deregulation and unbridled greed in
the corporate world .... a few suggestions for moderate to low-cost
stress relief for nature lovers:
It’s a great time to take a car
ride toward the mountains and
enjoy the fall color and scenery.
Even an overnight to Yosemite or
one of the coastal state parks can
give you a wonderful escape from
the daily stress.
A trip up the coast from San
Francisco to Ft. Bragg, stopping at beaches to walk the
shore, and the huge number of
state parks is a great getaway
that can be done on the cheap
or high end, depending on
what you want.
Remember California has a
world of parks, great scenery and
lots to do to escape your problems if you only take the time to
look around at what is available.
The California state parks website can give you some ideas..
A day in San Francisco looking around, maybe visitng Strybling Arboretum and Golden Gate Park is a nice change
also. Remember that a day or
two away can be much cheaper than weekly counseling sessions. Think of it as therapy for
your mental health!
Fall and winter planting
When talking of hardy plants,
be they perennials, shrubs or
trees, most of our area except
for higher elevations can plant
whenever the ground is not
frozen.
For this reason, there isn’t
much of a break between fall
planting and spring planting,
except for people getting busy
during the holiday season.
Some hardy plants may be
dormant, but can be planted all
winter. Bareroot material starts
coming into the nurseries right
after the Holidays.
I will be having a January
Bareroot and Dormant plant
sale as always, though I haven’t
decided if it will be downtown
or at the house.
Admitedly, it becomes less
pleasant to work outdoors as
our temperatures drop and the
rainy season makes yards wet,
but if you know you’ll be planting an area, covering it with
straw or mulch will help prevent
it being pure mud unless we get
above normal precipitation.
Odds and ends
A large pot of daffodils or tulips planted now can make quite
a show come spring, and it does
not have to look empty all winter.
Your can plant low-growing
evergreen plants, or even violas
or pansies, for winter color and
the bulbs will come up through
them for double effect.
In the garden, this same
technique can be used to provide additional color, and especially daffodils and taller bulbs
make a great show coming up
through ground covers, or low
creepers. Plus you don’t have
a bare spot when the bulbs die
back in summer
Holiday help
Breaking Barriers needs help
with their holiday meals program, both donations and people to deliver food boxes to
clients. Contact them at 4472437
Do you like Sacramento Garden Notes? If so, a reminder to
Geranium magnificum has fuzzy leaves and purple flowers. An easy to grow variety.
be thankful this holiday season
and make a tax deductable donation to Sunburst Projects, so
they can provide a merry holiday season to the children and
families they serve. Contact for
charge cards: [email protected]. Even a small
donation from each person
who reads the column would
make a big difference.
Sacramento Garden Notes is written by Robert B. Hamm, P.O. Box
189211, Sacramento, 95818-9211.
Phone 923-3745. E-mail: [email protected]. His monthly
plant sales benefit the Breaking Barriers and Sunburst programs. Breaking
Barriers assists with caring for people
living with catastrophic illnesses, primarily AIDS and breast cancer. Sunburst serves children with AIDS.
November 13, 2008
Beth Shalom chows down
N
ow firmly established as fall tradition in Arden/
Carmichael, the Jewish Food Fair kicked off last
month with relish – and cream cheese.
A menu that featured breakfast, lunch and take-home
dinners drew hundreds to Beth Shalom Congregation,
4746 El Camino Ave. The synagogue has hosted this popular event for 31 years.
If music were also the food of love, customer’s cups ranneth over with pop, jazz and traditional Israel tunes. Evoking the hubbub and fragrance of Eastern market places,
vendors touted everything from wind chimes to walking
sticks and brisket sandwiches.
Photojournalist Susan Maxwell Skinner joined the happy,
munching throng…
On a breezy fall day, Geri and Ron Lee enjoyed the tinkling prisms of handmade mobiles. Nancy Lander (right) joined chime-time viewing.
(above) Vibrant Israeli
folk music was on the
menu for this quartet
from Chico. Musicians
were David Frankel
(guitar), Steve Margolin
(alto-sax) Viktor Mlotok
(accordion) and Harriet
Spiegel (violin).
(left) Husband and
wife Rabbis Nancy and
Dave Wecshler-Azen
sampled kosher hot
dogs and hamburgers
in the temple yard.
(above left) Baby talk. In the congregation school area, Grandmothers Susan Stieber (left) and Lorna Mandell attempted a Hebrew alphabet lesson.
At 4 months old, Ella Rose Steiber (left) preferred to let fingers do the talking. Junior pal was Parker Klein (six months). (above right) Tommy Hinton
admired the intricate marquetry work of Corning artisans Janet and Robert Boyd.
Debra Cooperman came
from Orangevale to join the
breakfast line at Beth Shalom.
Blintz, bagels and lox server
was volunteer Jan Kraut.
November 13, 2008
Courtesy photo
Asian Dreams Furniture
Christmas discoveries
T
he Sacramento Discovery Shop annual introduction to the yuletide season, Holiday Magic, features Santas, reindeers, toys, new and vintage tree
ornaments, plus holiday home decorative items, silver, linens and crystal. It’s all to support the American Cancer Society’s research programs, patient services, advocacy and
education. The Discovery Shop is located at 2744 Marconi Ave., near Fulton Avenue. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,
and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. On Friday, Nov. 21, the shop
presents “Glitz and Glamour,” highlighting sparkling clothing, costume and fine jewelry, furs, and accessories appropriate for the holiday season. For more information, call the
Discovery Shop at 484-0227.
A sunset shot of an old water tower reflected in the American River features in Susan Maxwell
Skinner’s book “Carmichael – Americana on the Move.” The photojournalist will sign copies of her
book at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Dec. 6.
Book, photo and craft sale
for Effie Yeaw programs
A
sale of books, photographs and crafts relevant to
Arden/Carmichael histor y and nature study will
raise funds to support Effie Yeaw Nature Center on
Saturday, Dec. 6.
The annual holiday open house runs from 9:30 a.m. till 2
p.m. A featured guest is Susan Maxwell Skinner, whose book
“Carmichael – Americana on the Move” won three state-wide
publishing awards. Arden Carmichael News photo contributor
Guy Galante will offer colorful images of American River Parkway inhabitants.
This sale also features the work of other authors and crafters whose efforts support the Nature Center in Ancil Hoffman
Park. A portion of all sales will help fund youth and adult educational programs.
For more information, call 489-4918.
A
sian Dreams Furniture, newly opened at 6670 Elvas Ave., is designed to appeal to
both world-class decorators and individual home furnishers. The business features
handmade, real wood furniture from Asia. This furniture is art, the owners point out,
and for ‘the most affluent, the best of life is real, and the best in furniture is art.’ From handpainted Tibetan chests and hand-carved doors on cabinets from India, to
Japanese Tansus, Korean Step-Tansu, to Chinese hand carved beds, this store strives to be
a treasure chest for the world class designer and up-scale homeowner looking to set themselves apart. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays through Mondays. For information, phone 888-338-7778, e-mail [email protected], or see the website:
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comedy
for the
holidays
“G
reetings!” -- a
comedy mixture of
Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Age philosophy –
is presented by Theater One this
month as an antidote for pre-holiday anxiety and the apathy of
modern life. The theme of the
play revolves around the Christmas visit of a young man and his
atheist fiancée to his conservative
Catholic parents.
Performances, $10 for adults
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Nov. 21, 22 and 29; and 3
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Performances will be at the
Unitarian Universal Society, 2425
Sierra Blvd., which is one block
north of Fair Oaks Blvd., between Fulton and Howe avenues.
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or phone 489-4248.
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portant -- I’m very pro-exercise. What I don’t support is
excessive exercise without any
pleasure. Our culture stresses discipline when it comes to
exercise, but I don’t buy into
this approach. I train my clients to find activities they enjoy so that they aren’t exercising because they have to;
instead, they’re doing it because it’s become a part of
their life that they truly, genuinely, sincerely enjoy. I emphasize consistency, but I also
educate my clients that too
much of anything has negative consequences.
Taking rest days is critical
to overall health and wellness,
and some activities, such as
spending time with family, are
just as important to health.
2. How can someone recognize if they are over-exercising?
I base an exercise dependence on five key symptoms:
1) The insistence on maintaining a high level of activity combined with fear of states of rest
and relaxation
2) Strict devotion to a regimented exercise routine (i.e.,
no flexibility as to time of day,
day of week, mode of exercise,
etc.)
3) Prioritization of exercise
over all else, including social
dates, family functions, work,
etc.
4) Identity=Exercise (i.e., exercise is the only thing in life
that helps you feel pleasure or
success)
5) Motivated by guilt, fear, or
anxiety (i.e. I’m running today because I ate that chocolate
cake last night or I’m going to
the gym tomorrow because I hate
myself for gaining two pounds
or I’m taking two dance classes today instead of one because I
have to go out of town this weekend and am afraid I won’t get
to exercise then)
3. When does dieting turn
into anorexia?
First of all, I don’t support
dieting. I support addressing
whatever underlying issues are
contributing to an unhealthy
relationship with food (be it
over-eating, binge-eating, restricting, etc.) so that an individual can build self-esteem
and thereby no longer needs
to rely on dieting as a means
of control.
Unless there are other health conditions present, a healthy weight can be
maintained fairly easily without having to “diet.” That
said, dieting turns to anorexia, clinically speaking, when
the person’s weight drops
to 85 percent of the ideal body weight, when there
is loss of a menstrual cycle
(for females) and when so
much energy and attention
are placed on food/exercise/
weight/body size that it’s affecting their day-to-day life.
This becomes very serious, as
anorexia has the highest premature death rate of all mental illnesses.
“…our culture
remains obsessed
with food, fitness
and weight: this
obsession goes
beyond a healthy
attentiveness on
wellness, and is
contributing to
a rise in eating
disorders.”
4. Why is it that food – whether over or under-eating – is so
related to our emotions?
Eating is primal, like sex and
sleep. If we try to manipulate
it, our whole chemistry changes. Imagine if you told yourself, “I’m only going to sleep
three hours a day every day.”
This would greatly affect your
mood. The same thing happens when we try to limit what
we eat.
At the same time, things like
food and sleep provide comfort
and nourishment. We need to
eat to live; we need to sleep to
live. When we’re feeling blue,
we often over-indulge in these
things, but unfortunately, too
much of a good thing doesn’t
usually help the situation.
5. As a spokeswoman for the
National Eating Disorders Association, would you say anorexia is something that continues to escalate or is the
education beginning to sink in?
I think both are happening simultaneously. I know so
many of us who have recovered are spreading the message of self-acceptance far and
wide, and I’m watching our
confidence in our bodies seep
into the minds of the youth
we speak to when we give presentations. At the same time,
our culture remains obsessed
with food, fitness and weight:
this obsession goes beyond a
healthy attentiveness on wellness, and is contributing to a
rise in eating disorders.
‘Diary of an Exercise Addict’ is a personal
story of addiction and recovery.
6. Women will always, it seems,
compare themselves to one another – who’s fatter, thinner,
prettier and such. What are
your thoughts on that?
Comparison like this never helps. It’s natural to notice differences in bodies (I’m
pregnant now and can’t seem
to help compare my pregnant
belly to other women’s pregnant bellies), but this comparison often turns into self-doubt
and negative body image,
which can lead to poor self-esteem and unhealthy behaviors,
like dieting.
7. When along your path did
you decide to become a personal trainer? And why settle
in Sacramento?
I decided to become a trainer
because I wanted to be a passionate voice in the field of fitness: a voice that emphasizes
moderation, balance, and pleasure when it comes to exercise.
So many trainers are willing
to help their clients over-exercise and diet -- that’s not my
approach. I believe in enjoying food and enjoying fitness,
while celebrating all body sizes
and shapes.
I moved to Sacramento for
love! My husband’s job was
here, and I’m lucky I followed
him because now I have a great
job myself at Summit, an eating disorder treatment center
here in Sacramento.
8. You write that appearances were very important in
the southern town you grew
up in. Can you relate that
to your experiences living in
Sacramento?
I don’t think there’s necessarily any more pressure to be
thin and beautiful in my hometown than there is right here
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Questions
in Sacramento, but I think the
difference is in my social circles.
Here, my group of friends
is diverse: racially, economically, and so on. I absolutely love
my hometown in Virginia, and
miss it every day, but my community there was less diverse,
so I didn’t have as many examples for alternative ways to live.
I grew up surrounded by
highly successful, driven people who expected a lot. I actually really admire this and will
probably raise my own children with much of the same intent -- only, I think there could
have been a few more elements
of self-acceptance in my community back east, so that the
drive to do well doesn’t translate into feeling like a failure if
you’re different.
9. Once recovered, is there a
danger that the disease can
recur – such as a recovered
alcoholic must cope with?
Absolutely -- relapse is very
real. I relapsed several times,
but every instance had a shorter duration than the previous,
until eventually relapse became
just a fleeting thought that I
had to momentarily battle. I
view myself now as recovered: I
don’t worry about relapse and
I don’t feel like I’m in a daily
dialogue with my eating disorder, but it took several years for
me to reach that place.
10. What’s your next mountain to climb – or is it all
downhill from here?
Well, I’m six months pregnant with my first baby, and
I’ve heard the challenge of
motherhood is great! Beyond
that, I plan to continue writing
and hope to be shaping a second book soon.
Beloved bishop back in town
Quinn returns to a quiet life in East Sac after 13 years with Arizona natives
Serving desert tribes
Relaxing in a crisp, white tropical shirt and beige slacks in his
apartment at Mercy McMahon,
Quinn explained:
“I felt this group of people
would be interesting to serve as
parish priest, maybe because they
haven’t received the best treatment from the government. I
had been a parish priest in San
Francisco so it was not much
different. I served two tribes,
the Yaqui tribe on the border of Tucson and the Tohono
O’dham (desert people).
“I mostly worked with the
Yaquis in seven lean-to churches in very poor pueblos -- territories given to them instead of
restrictive reservations. I performed masses, baptisms, funerals; the same as being a parish
priest anywhere else.”
Quinn describes the Yaqui
and Tohono O’dham people
as “Poor and loveable … a little shy of the white man at first
… bright, wise and very joyful.”
He spent 13 years serving these
tribes before returning to Sacramento in October 2007.
Origin of a priest
Quinn was born Sept. 11,
1921 in Los Angeles. His father died of appendicitis when
Quinn was 6 years old and his
brother 10.
“There were no antibiotics
back then,” he pointed out.
Their mother moved the family to Napa where she had grown
up.
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conversations
“She had lots of brothers and
sisters in the area,” says Quinn.
“She was a very sacrificing
mother. She worked in a shirt
factory and never remarried. We
were a happy family even though
we missed our father.”
Quinn attended school at
St. John’s in Napa through the
eighth grade.
“I liked sports and I enjoyed
hanging around with kids in the
neighborhood.”
He grew to admire the parish
priest when he was an altar boy
and accompanied the priest on
some of his rounds. As a result
of this friendship, upon completing the eighth grade, Quinn
entered what was then called a
“minor” seminary, St. Joseph’s
College in Mountainview where
he underwent four years of high
school education followed by
two years of college.
Of this undertaking at so
young an age Quinn is philosophical.
“I enjoyed the life but never got home except Christmas
and summer. I grew up with the
other seminarians.”
WWII cloister
After graduating from St. Joseph’s, Quinn continued on to
the “major” seminary in Menlo
Park in a six-year program.
“This was during the time of
World War II,” he recalls. “The
seminary thought it awkward
if seminarians between the ages
of 20 and 24 were wandering
around the streets, so the sixyear program was accelerated
into five years and all vacations
were canceled.”
How did he feel about being cloistered in this way? Again,
Quinn is stoical:
“We didn’t know any better. Twelve years allowed time
to discern if you wanted to continue.”
When Quinn was ordained in
1946, he was one member of a
23-man spiritual band of brothers. He could not have imagined
the variety of assignments he
would be given.
He began his priesthood as a
parish priest in the Richmond
District of San Francisco, but after only three months was sent
to the Catholic University in
Washington, D.C., to get a master’s degree in education with a
minor in English. When asked
about so sudden and different an
assignment, Quinn’s humor and
acceptance shines.
“When you’re in the priesthood you go where they send
you. There is no choice.”
Road to Sacramento
After getting his master’s, he
returned to San Mateo to teach
English, religion, history and
Latin at Junipero Serra High
School (an all boy’s high school,
in later years home to Barry Bonds and Tom Brady). He
was transferred to Sacred Heart
High School in San Francisco for
five years, then became Assistant
Superintendent of Schools for
the Archdiocese of San Francisco, responsible for 13 counties.
After serving in that capacity for
seven years, Quinn was made editor
of the diocesan newspaper “during
Vatican II council -- a tumultuous
time to be reporting church news,”
he commented drily.
The editorship was followed
by becoming pastor of St. Gabriel’s Church in the Sunset district
of San Francisco. Eight years later he became Auxiliary Bishop
of San Francisco when another
Quinn (no relation) was serving
as the Bishop of San Francisco.
“You could say,” quips Quinn,
“that this was a Quinn-cidence.”
Finally in December 1979, Bishop Francis Quinn was installed as
Bishop of Sacramento.
‘Frightening responsibility’
Remembering his installation Mass held at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, Quinn
says many gifts were presented,
one of which was a sapling tree.
This tree was planted outside the
Photo by Corky Oakes
T
here’s a familiar face back
in town and a gentle spirit behind it. Perhaps you
have seen this friendly face in
East Sacramento, perhaps presiding over Mass at Sacred Heart
on a Sunday morning.
Former Bishop Francis Quinn
is back.
One of Sacramento’s most
popular and beloved bishops,
Francis Quinn retired in 1994
as Bishop of Sacramento. Typical of his entire priesthood, there
hasn’t been a moment for a rest.
Shortly after his retirement,
Quinn was on his way to Arizona at the request of the Bishop
of Tucson to work with American Indians. Word had gotten
out that Quinn was interested in
being a parish priest to American
Indians.
Former Bishop of Sacramento Francis Quinn: Back in Sacramento, he offers Mass, watches
politics and encourages diplomacy, not war.
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacramento.
“My grand nephews presented the bread and wine and another nephew was a reader,” says
Quinn warmly.
Of all his assignments, it was
being Bishop of Sacramento that
was the most impressive to him.
“The first time I flew over the
20 counties, I looked down on
all those people and realized I
was spiritually responsible for all
of them. The area extended to
the Oregon border and to the
Nevada border. It was a frightening responsibility.”
As with all his prior assignments,
and using a sports metaphor he
would appreciate, Quinn stepped
up to the plate in a manner that became legend in Sacramento.
His life today
A forever-unassuming Quinn
keeps up with his spiritual life by
offering Mass at Sacred Heart at
various times on Sundays, and
also for residents of Mercy MacMahon Terrace.
On the secular scene he is following the presidential campaign with
keen interest and astutely weighed
in on the pending national financial
challenges. He enjoys collegiate and
professional sports and used to play
golf (only four rounds while Bishop
of Sacramento).
His brother and he are the eldest in their family. Of his spiritual band of brothers only five
remain. Despite the loss of
friends and family over the years
Quinn observes:
“You draw to yourself many
friends, being a priest for 62
years. … They may not be
blood, but there are thousands
in my extended family.”
It isn’t surprising that a man
as thoughtful and both spiritually and historically educated as
Bishop Quinn has a philosophy
about the future:
“As a citizen of the world, I
believe the world’s biggest challenge is war and peace. We have
to change our mindset that beneficial changes are not achieved
by armed conflict. We can do
much better with negotiations
and patient diplomacy.”
Yes, Bishop Quinn is home
again.
Pairings
From taylor’s market
Wines that reach across the aisle
Selections from both red
and white bipartisan tastes
N
ovember is the beginning
of the holiday season --and don’t we need it. A historic presidential election completed, now we’re ready to enjoy the rest
of the year, 2009 can wait! So, without further ado, here’s a selection of
Dick’s Picks to promote peace, prosperity, and vinous bipartisanship.
Henri Perrusset
Macon–Villages,
2006 Chardonnay:
Everybody seems
to love this wine,
even those who
say they don’t like
chardonnay.
White wine winners
How about a white wine to get
the ball rolling? I’d suggest the 2006 Henri Perrusset Macon–Villages, one of my favorite chardonnays at present. It has
class. It also has a startling purity and refreshing persistence
that makes it irresistible. In fact, everybody seems to love this
wine, even those who say they don’t like chardonnay.
It’s great as a cocktail wine but can be served throughout dinner; serve with seafood (scallops would be nice), poultry, or pork.
Perrusset’s Macon–Villages makes entertaining much easier.
Another remarkable white wine that we’re currently stocking
is the 2007 Ferrari–Carano Sonoma Fume Blanc. This California
sauvignon blanc is a cornucopia of exotic fruit essences and has the
virtue of being very fun to drink. It has a Vouvray-like ability to accompany everything from green salads and roasted chicken to spicy
Indian curry or Pacific Rim cuisine. This wine has versatility.
The Junior Raiders have
teams for all ages, from 6
to 14.
Teams practice at Sutter
Middle School and play games
at Rio Americano High School.
Photos by Celia Green
On to the red wines…
Thursday, Nov. 20, is Beaujolais Nouveau Day, so drop by
for your first wine from the 2008 vintage. Our delivery of
Domaine Dupeuble Nouveau will be arriving on the morning of the 20th and that evening I’ll be enjoying it at home
See Pairings, page 17
Team-building and teams growing
Youth football league stresses
conditioning and fundamentals
By Celia Green
The Arden-Carmichael News
A
t a time when many parents are wondering what their children are doing
after school, the parents of the Junior
Raiders can sleep easy. Their sons are staying
out of trouble and getting into shape.
“We have a great bunch of kids,” said Carlos Wilson, coach of the American River Junior Raiders, one of 16 football teams in the
Sierra Youth Football Conference.
“The first year of this conference we had
10 teams, now we’re up to 16, with teams
as far away as Grass Valley and El Dorado
County,” said Kyle Knapp, president of the
Raiders.
“Most of our players live in the Arden area,
but we have some who come as far away as
Elk Grove.” The Raiders practice at Sutter Middle School, where they rent stadium
lights, but play their games at Rio Americana
High School.
No try-outs needed
The Junior Raiders are actually four different teams, separated by weight and age (between 6 and 14 years) and not ability. There
are no try-outs, but there is a registration
fee, about $250, which covers all equipment
and uniforms.
“We are a 5013C non-profit organization,”
said Knapp. “Other costs are picked up by
our great sponsors -- Best Buy Arden, Wrenwood Winery, and Bonney Plumbing, among
others. We raise funds with a dinner and auction, and all our coaches are volunteers.”
Wilson, a former player at Sacramento State
University, was asked seven years ago if he
would coach, and agreed, although he had
no kids in the program at the time.
“This is a great program. These kids learn
discipline, they learn to be part of a team and
they’re staying out of trouble. A lot of parents are fearful of injuries, since this is tackle,
but we’ve had very few serious injuries. The
conditioning and health aspect is very important to us,” said Wilson.
And the players are learning their skills.
That varsity edge
“We have about 12 former Raiders now
playing varsity at Rio Americana. And last
year’s MVP is now playing varsity at Sheldon
High School as a sophomore. That’s almost
unheard of!”
Of course, the Raiders are not limited
to boys only. The other half makes up the
American River Junior Raiders Cheerleaders.
The cheer squads are also divided into four
groups, their ages coinciding with the players’.
“This youth program is in good hands,” said
Wilson. “Kyle Knapp has done a great job getting the board together and running smooth.
We’ve won two championships and we’re hoping for a third this year,” said Wilson.
For more information, see the website: www.raiderfootball.info.
Be flexible about the future
College-age family stress rises as the economy takes a beating
F
or parents of high school
students considering college, this is a particularly
unsettling time.
For years you’ve saved money for college, and the fund is
worth half of what it was a year
ago. You’ve assumed that you
could take out an equity loan,
but your bank has tightened
credit. You’ve even considered
selling your home, but its value
has fallen so dramatically that it
isn’t worth it.
Your child’s dream college
now seems unaffordable, and
parents are unsure of how to
respond.
Kids ‘get it’
First, have a frank conversation with your child about the
kind of financial assistance you
can provide. I find that parents are hesitant to do so, because they’re afraid their children won’t understand the
financial challenges they’re
facing.
Let me try to reassure you:
The adolescents I speak with
in my practice are acutely aware that the economy
is in shambles. They’re talking about it in their classes and are worried about how
Steve DeBenedetti-Emanuel
You and Your Teen
their families are going to pay
for college. They want your
help.
It’s important to help
your student come up with
a realistic plan, beginning with a search of possible scholarships. With
hard work and your guidance, it’s likely a student
can piece together a good
amount of money.
Mary Hesser, director of
counseling at Christian Brothers High School, points out
that many of these scholarships also have a downside, as
they are typically good only
for freshman year. Instead,
she encourages parents to look
into both Stafford and PLUS
loans, in addition to grants
and work study, as a means of
helping their children plan for
payment of their entire education.
She added that many parents balk at the idea of loans,
but once she explains the specifics of repayment, they’re often much more receptive.
Start off in town
Consider encouraging
your child to attend school
locally. For many students
this will be disappointing, as
faraway “dream colleges,”
many of which you’ve encouraged your child to attend, are no longer affordable. According to Hesser,
“Parents can usually swing
tuition, but the room and
board, books, and transportation are the parts that are
getting scary.”
You may encourage your
student to attend a local
school, including a community college, if you’re willing
to count on the economy im-
proving in a couple of years.
Some parents I’ve spoken with
hope to be able to help with
the last two years of college or
with graduate school someplace outside Sacramento,
once they’re feeling more stable economically.
In some cases, this is a good
time for parents to encourage their students to strive for
admission to the top, private
colleges, because they are often more affordable than commonly thought. Lisa Guillen,
counselor at McClatchy High
School, pointed out that colleges have endowments that
must be spent. Many have
sliding scale tuitions, which
leave some families paying
very little or no tuition. Their
children are left only with associated expenses to pay,
which are fairly comparable to
the total costs of UC and CSU
schools.
A big transition
In the end, your child is
facing the same challenges students face every year.
They’re worried about the
changes they’ll undergo
once they finish high school.
What’s going to happen to
The
adolescents I
speak with in
my practice
are acutely
aware that the
economy is in
shambles.
my friendships? Will I be
able to handle the academic load? If I do go away to
college will I be OK without
my parents, and will they be
OK without me?
Financial concerns are only
making the transition from
high school to college more
difficult. However, by communicating frequently and
providing the guidance your
child needs, I’m confident
that your child will have a
positive college experience.
Steve DeBenedetti-Emanuel is
a Marriage and Family Therapist in Land Park. He can be
reached at 919-0218 or at [email protected].
Doug is 7 and climbing
Special to the Arden-Carmicchael News
T
he Sacramento Zoo welcomes a new
male chimpanzee to the current group
of five resident chimps. The chimpanzee,
Doug, was born Aug. 10, 2001 at the Montgomery Zoo in Alabama.
After 12 months of extensive planning, two
Sacramento zoo keepers traveled to Atlanta to
fly alongside the chimpanzee on a FedEx airplane back to Sacramento.
Doug spent 30 days in quarantine before being introduced to the Sacramento chimpanzee
group of three females and two males. The introduction period lasted three weeks and consisted of daily monitoring while the chimpanzees
gradually got to know each other.
“Doug is doing well and the Sacramento Zoo
is pleased with his progress joining the group,”
said Jim Schnormeier, zoo curator.
The decision to add another chimpanzee to the
Sacramento Zoo was made by the Chimpanzee
Species Survival Plan, which serves 37 zoos across
the United States to help guide the management
Chimpanzee at a glance
• Chimpanzees are great apes that live
in the fragmented tropical rain forests of
Africa from Sudan and Tanzania in the
East to Senegal and Angola in the West.
• Democratic Republic of Congo has the
largest population, although chimpanzees have become extinct in some areas.
• They grow to reach heights of 3 to
5 feet, and adults can weigh up to 160
pounds.
of the chimpanzee population. Together, zoos
and the survival plan seek to provide the best possible environment for these amazing animals.
Chimpanzees are the most social of all the
apes and live in highly fluid “fission-fusion” societies made up of shifting associations among
individuals in communities of up to 100 individuals, which often split into a number of subgroups with a male and his supporters making
up the leadership of the main group.
Chimpanzee groups thrive when arranged
in mixed-age and mixed-sex social groups, with
room for sub-grouping, isolation and cooperation among members. Therefore, the addition of
a young male to the Sacramento Zoo chimpanzee
group is an appropriate fit for this species.
“Doug is in a hero-worship phase with respect
to older males. These youngsters tend to be
very subordinate and very eager to hang on every vocalization and display from older males,”
said Leslie Field, animal care supervisor.
“We hope Doug will add support to the leadership of the two older males in our current
group,” Field added.
• They are predominantly black, but
sometimes “gray” as they get older.
• The chimpanzee is an endangered
species; the current population is estimated between 80,000 and 120,000.
The number one threat is the bush
meat trade in which 6,000 chimpanzees
per year are killed for meat.
• Chimpanzees are threatened to extinction by habitat destruction for logging and mining, as well as poaching for
the pet trade.
Courtesy photo
New chimp joins the gang at Sacramento Zoo - he’s an ideal fit
Doug is in his hero-worship phase concerning older male chimpanzees, zoo officials report.
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Mission Oaks Computer Club
meets, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael. Topic is “What does
the change to digital TV mean
to me? What’s available in High
Definition (HD) TV for Christmas?” Question and answer session follows; visitors welcome.
Information at 366-1687 or visit
the website: http://missionoakscomputerclub.org. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Church boutique and white elephant sale features hand-made and
holiday crafts, Thanksgiving decorations, antiques, jewelry, dolls,
teddy bears, bake sale and more,
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., American
River Community Church. 3300
Walnut Ave., Carmichael. Information at 483-3465
Carmichael Creek updates
Carmichael Creek Neighborhood
Association’s annual meeting features Super visor Susan Peters, Carmichael Water District Manager Steve Nugent, and Carmichael
Recreation and Park District Administrator Jack Harrison, 7 p.m.,
Carmichael Librar y’s community
room, 5605 Marconi Ave.
Nov. 15
Arts and crafts show
St. Mary’s School Fine Arts and Crafts
Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1351 58th
St. Forty-plus booths of handcrafted
gifts and artwork including ‘Metalphoria’ artist Kristen Hoard’s metal sculptures, wine tasting, live entertainment.
Admission, $3 in advance, $5 at the
door. Information by e-mail at [email protected] or phone 4521100 or 529-9886.
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Nov. 15
Nov. 14
Sutters Fort living history
Tours Sutters Fort for the 24 th annual Living Histor y by candlelight. Tours run ever y 10 minutes,
6:30 to 8 p.m., Sutters Fort Historic Park, 2701 L Street. Cost,
$15 per person. Reser vation required at 375-5966.
Patriots grand opening
Patriots Park includes a state of the art
playground, walking trails, picnic areas,
butterfly garden, and Wall of Honor
for heroes who gave their lives for their
country or community. Grand opening celebration begins at 10 a.m. with
music, refreshments, crafts and more.
Free. The park is at 6827 Palm Avenue, Fair Oaks. Information from Tra-
T
he Sacramento Walking Sticks are offering group walks at 5:30 p.m. that
are 5K or 3.1 miles every Wednesday
night through Dec 17.
These walks are intended to get people out
walking and exercising after work and school.
Everyone is welcome to attend, including
children and the family dog.
The walks are not timed; everyone walks at
their own pace. The walks are free or $3 for
“volkswalk credit.” People who want to join
in on the incentive program, which provides
them the opportunity to track their mileage,
can purchase a New Walker packet for $5.
There will be an opportunity to join in for
dinner after the walks at nearby restaurants.
Walkers are encouraged to bring flashlights
and water.
Walk dates and starting locations are:
• Nov. 19: Arden, Starbucks, 4301 Arden Way.
cy Kerth at 485-5322 x 23 or e-mail
[email protected].
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Charter high open house
Sacramento Charter High School open
house for parents, students and community members, 1 to 3 p.m., 2315
34th St. Sort out myths and misconceptions with tours by principals, staff
and students. Information from Nicole
Michalik at 649-7952.
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Fall color in the cemetery
Experience the glorious colors of autumn on this Saturday morning tour at
the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery, 10 a.m., meet at main gate, 10th
Street at Broadway. Free. Led by Historic Rose Garden expert Anita Clevenger. More information at 448-0811.
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Pocket health fair
Sacramento Elks Lodge No. 6 hosts
a health fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 6446
Riverside Blvd. Includes blood drive
and free vision screening for preschoolers. Information at 392-8372.
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Footprints in the wild
Explore the ways animals move, unravel the stories left in their footprints, learn
to recognize other animal signs and play
scat bingo, 1:30 p.m., Effie Yeaw Nature
Center, Ancil Hoffman County Park,
2850 San Lorenzo Way. Free, park entrance $5. Information at 489-4918.
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Sac State choral concert
“Spirit and Song,” a concert by Sacramento State University choirs, 8 p.m.,
Sacred Heart Church, 1040 39th St.
Features the Chamber Choir, Concert
Choir and the University Chorus in a
program celebrating a variety of choral music. Tickets, $10 general, $5 students and seniors. Advance tickets at
Sac State central ticket office, 2784323; Bass ticket outlets, 766-2277.
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Craft fair at Belle Cooledge
Crafts fair to benefit breast cancer survivors, children with cancer, and instruments to start a Del Paso Heights music
program, 3 to7 p.m., Belle Cooledge Li-
• Nov. 26: Gold River, Starbucks, 12195
Tributary Point Drive, Rancho Cordova.
• Dec. 3: Fair Oaks, Fleet Feet Sports, 8128
Madison Ave.
• Dec. 10: Ashton Park, 4251 Ashton Drive.
• Dec. 17: Land Park, La Bou Restaurant,
4400 Del Rio Road.
For more information about the Sacramento
Walking Sticks, contact Gale Hughart, president,
at 364-5063, or e-mail [email protected].
The Walking Sticks are the largest and most
active volkssport club in California. Volkssports (means sport of the people) originated
in Germany in the 1970s and there are currently more than 300 clubs throughout the
USA offering people a great way to stay fit,
have fun, meet new people and see the country they live in.
brary, 5600 S. Land Park Drive. Repeats
Nov. 22; and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nov. 29. Information at 685-3993.
Nov. 16
Adoption, foster care info
First Christian Church presents free
foster care and adoption information,
5 to 7 p.m., 3901 Folsom Blvd. Many
agencies will be represented; hear stories from families who have experience.
Holt International will be present as
well as representatives from Chicks in
Crisis. Information at 452-7661.
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Dragon art fair in the Pocket
Dragon Multicultural Arts and Crafts
Faire, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sacramento Elks
Lodge No. 6, by the Asian Pacific Community Counseling Center. Specially selected artists with handcrafted items ranging from jewelry, homemade jams, candles,
stationery, silk fabric clothing, to original
artwork. Proceeds benefit the counseling
center. Information at 383.6783.
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Children’s movie night
Elmhurst Parents Group invites the
public to a Children’s Movie Night
and Potluck, 4 p.m., Coloma Community Center Auditorium, 4623 T
St. Bring your children to watch Curious George in a safe, child-centered
environment; bring a dish to share for
a fun, family-friendly event. Funding
from First 5 Sacramento Commission.
Information from Stacy at 425-7301.
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Christmas gift market
Northminister Presbyterian Church alternative Christmas gift market, 11
a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 3235 Pope Ave.,
in the social hall. Features handmade
crafts from here and outside the U.S.,
and gift offering to support the Heifer
project. Information at 487-5192.
Nov. 17
Challenges of caregiving
Learn how to manage the challenges of
caregiving with Dr. Dan Tobin, author
of “Navigating Family Caregiving,” in an
AARP-supported event for baby boomers who are caregivers to family members,
7 p.m., Borders Books and Music, 2339
Fair Oaks Blvd. Information at 812-6679.
Nov. 18
Pampered holiday lunch
Holiday party lunch, 11:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m., Lionsgate, 5640 Dudley Blvd, McClellan Park. Features
Pampered Chef consultant Cynthia
Larson demonstrating how to make
holiday party treats. Cost, $18,
reser vations no later than Nov. 12.
Childcare available by reser vation
only. Information at 332-1462 or
e-mail [email protected].
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Free memory screening
Primrose Special Alzheimer’s Living
offers memory screenings from 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m, 7707 Rush River Drive, part
of National Memory Screening Day.
Tests are noninvasive and completely
confidential, and they do not represent
a diagnosis. Those who score poorly or
who have normal scores, but are still
concerned, follow up with their physician. For information, call 392-3510.
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Effie Yeaw nature walk
Meet wildlife expert Jack Hiehle in the parking lot at the Effie
Yeaw Nature Center in Ancil Hoffman Park, 8 a.m., and take a guided
walk through the nature area. Free,
park entrance fee $5. Information
at 489-4918.
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Egypt political discussion
Ambassador Francis Riccirdone discusses Egypt’s role in the North Africa and the Middle East, starting with
check-in at 4:45 p.m., and reception at
6 p.m., McGeorge School of Law, Lecture Hall, 3200 5th Ave. Information
at 415-293-4600.
Nov. 19
Preserving fall food
Food preservation public demonstration with pomegranates, kiwi, and
pumpkins by Sacramento County Master Food Preservers, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.,
Sacramento County UC Cooperative
Extension office, 4145 Branch Center Road. Cost: $3, no registration required. Information at 875- 6913.
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Haydn for lunch
Capitol Chamber Players perform
Haydn, Tchaikovsky, Bloch, and more,
noon to 1 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300 N St. Free. Information at 442-8939.
Nov. 18
Dealing with depression
Know the difference between sadness and depression, discuss the
signs, symptoms and treatment of
depression, 10 a.m. to 12 noon,
Asian Community Center, 7375
Park City Drive. Free. Information
at 393-9026 x 222.
Nov. 19
Nov. 26
Guitarist performs at noon
Guitarist Brandon Yip premiers music from his new CD, noon to 1
p.m., Westminster Presbyterian
Church, 1300 N St. Free. Information at 442-8939.
Gifts from the Earth
Explore the ways Maidu Indians used
plants for food, medicine, clothing
and shelter; tour the village and nature area, 1:30 p.m., Effie Yeaw Nature
Center, Ancil Hoffman County Park,
2850 San Lorenzo Way. Free, park entrance $5. Information at 489-4918.
Nov. 20
Latino music, dancing
Latino dance and culture group meets
for twice-monthly music, dancing,
Mexican food, and learning more
about the cultures in Spanish-speaking countries, 6 to 9 p.m., Ethel Hart
Center, 915 27th St. Cost, $3. Information from Barbara Alarcon at 4004514
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Foreclosure help
Distressed homeowners invited to fee
event to modify loans or delay foreclosure, 2 to 8 p.m., Pannell Meadowview
Community Center, 2450 Meadowview
Road. Sponsored by City Council
Member Bonnie Pannell and the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment
Agency. Customers facing mortgage
default or foreclosure are encouraged to
attend if they have loans with Washington Mutual, Wells Fargo, Countrywide,
Chase, IndyMac Bank, Bank of America
or Wachovia. One-on-one sessions with
loan modification specialists will be handled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Information at 919-3090 or the website: www.shra.org.
Nov. 21
‘Greetings’ of the holiday
Tom Dudzick presents a comedy,
“Greetings,” blending Hanukkah,
Christmas, and New Age philosophy.
On Nov. 21, 23, and 30, play begins at
8 p.m.; Nov. 23 and 30 at 3 p.m. Nov.
22 performance includes dinner and
theater. Ticket, $10 for general admission, $8 for students and seniors. Dinner on Nov. 22 is additional $15. Reservations required. Unitarian Universal
Society, 2425 Sierra Blvd. Information
at 483-9283 x 204.
Nov. 22
Habitat hunt with a naturalist
Join a naturalist to explore the animal habitats in Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 1:30 p.m., in Ancil Hoffman County
Park, 2850 San Lorenzo Way. Free, park
entrance $5. Information at 489-4918.
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Take a walk in the park
Sacramento Walking Sticks Volksmarch
Club’s 5K and 10K walk for fun, fitness
and friendship beginning at 8:30 a.m.,
Shelfield Park, 1849 Suffolk Way. Registration continues through noon; everyone must be finished by 3:30 p.m.
Dogs welcome. Route goes through
thru upscale neighborhoods and into
Ancil Hoffman Park on the American
River Parkway. Includes the Effie Yeaw
Nature Center Park on the American
River Parkway. Information from President Gale Hughart, 296-9061, or email [email protected].
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Crafts fair to benefit breast cancer survivors, children with cancer, and instruments to start a Del
Paso Heights music program, 3 to7
p.m., Belle Cooledge Library, 5600
S. Land Park Drive. Repeats from 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29. Information
at 685-3993.
Nov. 23
Fall fest with chili
Free fall festival and chili cook-off features 21-piece banjo band, 2 to 3:30
p.m., Carmicheal Oaks retirement living, 8350 Fair Oaks Blvd. Information
at 944-2323.
Nov. 29
Craft fair to benefit breast cancer survivors, children with cancer,
and instruments to start a Del Paso
Heights music program, 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Belle Cooledge Library,
5600 S. Land Park Drive. Information at 685-3993.
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E-waste for WIN
Electronic waste disposal, 9 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m., Towe Auto Museum, 2200 Front St. Benefits the
Worldwide International Network, which provides free used
books to the poor. Volunteers are
also needed to work the event.
For information or to volunteer,
phone 247-0256.
Pairings
Continued from page 14
with my favorite bistro foods. I hope you
will, too.
Thanksgiving is for me Turkey and Pinot Noir Day. (Eberts the name, pinot is
my game). However, if you’d like to sample other wines that go well with turkey,
come in on Saturday the 22 nd between
1 and 5 p.m. and taste Dick’s Picks for
Thanksgiving. White wines and reds will
be poured.
Arriving this month are two new tempranillos from Northern Spain; Bodegas
Altun 2007 “Albiker” and Bodegas Montebaco 2005 Crianza. The Altun is from
Rioja Alavesa and will seduce with its enticing aromatics and delicious come hither flavors of red fruits and spice.
The Montebaco is from Ribera Del Duero
and produced from 30- to 40-year-old tempranillo vines; while a more muscular style
than the Altun, it still has a lot of charm and
finesse. These two Spanish reds are further
evidence of the quality, value and diversity of
the wines of Spain.
Bay Area bliss
From much closer to home (Berkeley, in
fact) is the Edmonds St. John 2005 Rocks
& Gravel, a Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre
Rhone-Style blend not to be missed. It’s
a seamless blend of G-S-M that’s endowed
with rich fruit, delicious, spicy flavors and
excellent balance. It will be delicious with
stews and grilled steaks; it would also be
great with a selection of flavorful cheeses. In
a wine category full of overpriced/overhyped
bottlings, Rocks & Gravel is a great effort
and great value, too.
That’s it for now. Get ready for December
and bubbles.
Taylor’s Market is located at 2900 Freeport
Blvd., phone 443-6881 and on the web at
www.taylorsmarket.com.
Dec. 2
Senior housing help
Learn about housing options and
services available to seniors, 1 to
2 p.m., Asian Community Center,
7375 Park City Drive. Six professionals provide information on assisted living, board and care, home
health care, independent living,
memory care, skilled nursing and
veterans’ assistance. Free. Information at 393-9026 x 222.
Dec. 3
Lunchtime chamber music
UC Davis Chamber Music, noon
to 1 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian
Church, 1300 N St. Free. Information
at 442-8939.
Dec. 4
Latino group meets
Latino dance and culture group meets
for twice-monthly music, dancing,
Mexican food, and learning more
about the cultures in Spanish-speaking countries, 6 to 9 p.m., Ethel Hart
Center, 915 27th St. Cost, $3. Information from Barbara Alarcon at 4004514.
Dec. 5
View the night sky
Sacramento City College opens its observatory to the public, 7 p.m., at the
top of Rodda South on-campus, 3835
Freeport Blvd. Check weather to ensure it’s happening at 558-2423. Information from astronomy coordinator
Liam McDaid, 558-2005 or e-mail [email protected].
Dec. 5 through 7
Tour Fab Forties homes
Sacred Heart Holiday Home tour offers a look at East Sacs historic 40s
neighborhood. Runs 11 a.m. to 8
p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday.
Homes showcase custom interior design and holiday décor. Includes holiday gift shop and café. Tickets $20 and
$30 after Dec. 5. Tour begins in Fabulous Forties neighborhood, café and
gift shop located at Sacred Heart Parish School, 39th and I streets. Information at 556-5050.
Dec. 7
Children’s Song Circle
McKinley Children’s Song Circle
has a winter holiday theme with children’s songs by local musicians the
Shadechasers, 3 p.m., McKinley Park,
inside the Cluney Clubhouse. Free.
Songbooks provided, musical instruments for kids, nutritious snacks and a
story and dance for all. Funded by First
5 of Sacramento. Information from
Robin Aurelius, 531-4110.
Dec. 10
Holiday tunes at noon
Silvia Fleming sings happy holiday
songs, noon to 1 p.m., Westminster
Presbyterian Church, 1300 N St. Free.
Information at 442-8939.
Dec. 17
Holiday tunes at noon
Bel Tempo Handbell Ringers play
a dazzling holiday program, noon
to 1 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian
Church, 1300 N St. Free. Information
at 442-8939.
Dec. 18
Jan. 21
Hear a harpsichord
Harpsichordist Fayth Vollrath performs,
noon to 1 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300 N St. Free. Information
at 442-8939.
Latino culture night
Latino dance and culture group
meets for twice-monthly music, dancing, Mexican food, and
learning more about the cultures
in Spanish-speaking countries,
6 to 9 p.m., Ethel Har t Center, 915 27th St. Cost, $3. Information from Barbara Alarcon at
400-4514.
Jan. 28
Pops at lunchtime
Curvd Aire Brass Quintet plays pops to
classics, noon to 1 p.m., Westminster
Presbyterian Church, 1300 N St. Free. Information at 442-8939.
Mondays
Jan. 7
Piano, strings at Westminster
Violinist Michelle You and Friends; piano trio, string quartet, and more,
noon to 1 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1300 N St. Free. Information at 442-8939.
Jan. 14
Concert pianist performs
E l d r e d Marshall, concer t pian i s t , p l a ys Schuber t, Beethoven,
a n d m o r e, noon to 1 p.m.,
We s t m i n ster Pr esbyterian
C h u r c h , 1300 N St. Fr ee. Inform a t i o n a t 442-8939.
Gray Eagles meet
Gray Eagles, a social group for men
and women, hears guest speakers on air
shows, flying and warbirds, 11:30 a.m. to
1 p.m., second Mondays of the month.
Visitors welcome. Free, at the Hometown Buffet (private dining room), 4300
Florin Road. Information at 421-0844.
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Newcomer’s Buffet
The Widowed Persons Association of California invite any and all widows and widowers to attend their Newcomer’s Buffet and Social at 5:30 p.m., every third
Monday, at the Plaza Hof Brau, El Camino at Watt Avenue. The cost varies as the
choice is from a no-host buffet menu. For
more information, call 972-9722.
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Digging in. Carmichael has the world’s largest geranium club. But, planted in the 1950s, the town’s Jensen Botanical Gardens remained perennially
pelargonium-less. Rectifying the oversight, the Carmichael Geranium Society recently planted hundreds of ground covering specimens. These will
weather winter months and bloom red, white and pink next spring. The Jensen planting party included Harold Connerly (left), Fran McArdle, Donn
Reimer and Marguerite Juergenson.
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p.m., American river Community Church. 3300
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Sitting down on the job. The Geranium Society commemorated its big dig by giving a bench
to the Fair Oaks Boulevard reserve. Toasting the occasion were society members Judy Fisher
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shared the seat with Jensen Garden Friends President Pat Rhine.
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ON THE AMERICAN RIVER
SPACIOUS SIERRA OAKS
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ROSLYN LEVY- WEINTRAUB 952-6602
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ANN WORTHINGTON 972-7761
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Extraordinary 4 bedroom 4½ bath home in private gated
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and spa. See www.StewartRd.com $769,000
DAVID KIRRENE 531-7495
CARMAH HATCH 765-6210
CHRISTINE BALESTRERI 996-2244
COUNTRY LIVING IN CARMICHAEL
PRIVATE DEL DAYO HOME
BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED
Step through the inviting courtyard and into a private country home
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serenity to this .76 acre lot. Charming 3 bedroom 2 bath home is
1800 sq ft and boasts many original 1950 details. Call today for a
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Charming 4 bedroom 2½ bath home on gorgeous one-third acre
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floor plan, hardwood floors in family room, kitchen, hallway and
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location. See www.5090KeaneDr.com $839,000
Completely updated 3 bedroom 3 bath two story home. Gourmet
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spa, professionally landscaped, 2 fountains. Surround sound in living
and dining rooms. See www.480WyndgateRoad.com $899,000
CHRISTINE BALESTRERI 996-2244
ROSLYN LEVY-WEINTRAUB 952-6602
PATTY BAETA 806-7761
GRAND CRAFTSMAN
Historic bungalow on big .67 acre lot near Town &
Country Village and Del Paso Country Club! 4 bedrooms 3 baths lovingly updated with chef’s kitchen,
new plumbing, electric, Cat5 wiring and shake siding.
Big yard with two garages, sports court and tree house.
See www.3232NorrisAve.com $1,249,000
DEBBIE TOWNE 532-2652
THE WORK’S ALL DONE
Happy
THanksgiving!
From all us us at Windermere dunnigan realtors
Move right in, this home was updated this year! 3
bedroom 2 bath wonderful established neighborhood; living room fireplace, family room and kitchen
with breakfast nook; granite in kitchen and baths,
professionally landscaped front and back. See
www.3634AffirmedWay.com $299,000
MONA GERGEN 247-9555
2401 American River Drive,
Suite 150
484-2030
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