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College-Glen News

Volume 11, Issue 1 January - March 2005

CGNA Membership Drive

See Page 8 for Details!

Join Now and Be a Part of the Conversation!

Some things never change. In our September 1997 newsletter we reported our concerns related to the over concentration of solid waste processing in our area. Subsequently, we were assured by then Mayor Serna that there would be no more increases in solid waste processing in our area. However, in our April 2004 news letter we regrettably reported that the tons per day (TPD) being processed in Council District 6 had grown from 8,000 TPD to 11,500 TPD. CGNA just learned that the Zoning Administrator/Planning Commission, without notice to our association nor the Power-Inn BTA, has increased the tonnage for California Concrete Crushing from 450 TPD incoming to 1,450 TPD in phase 1 and then to 2,000 TPD in phase 2. Phase 2 of the plan includes an increase from 3,500 TPD to up to 5,000 TPD of outgoing product. According to CCC, this translates to an estimated 709 trips per day (71 trips per-hour max) through the intersection of Unsworth Avenue and Florin-Perkins.

In addition to their increased tonnage CCC is requesting to expand their operation to include the storage and processing of up to 500 TPD of construction and demolition debris (C&D) and inert debris that contain wood. The Association has protested this expansion and has asked for the City to investigate the potential for dangers to the surrounding environment due to the combustible nature of piles of wood chips and dangers associated with being within 500 yards of a liquid hydrogen tank. The tank in the above photo is marked “liquid hydrogen.” The Association has been advised that the City is investigating if such an environment would pose a danger to the surrounding residential and business communities.

While the Zoning Administrator/Planning Commission is issuing increase tonnage permits for solid waste products, Harold Duffey, City Integrated Waste General Manager continues to advise members of the City Council that the over-concentration of solid waste facilities in District 6 is exacerbating the adverse impacts of

the industry upon the immediate community and City revenues. Duffey has stated in several City of Sacramento documents “The City of Sacramento currently has sufficient solid waste facilities within the City to serve the needs of the residents of the City. Therefore, new solid waste facilities and/or expansion of existing facilities are not a direct benefit to the City in implementing its solid waste management programs. Such facilities are a cost to the City due to the environmental impacts to the surrounding community and immediate area in which the facility is located.”

The Association is working with Councilmember Kevin McCarty on this issue. We have asked him to support our request for the City to not issue any more permits for the collection and processing of increased solid waste products in Council District 6 until the study of the adverse impact of the solid waste industry on Council District 6 and the City has been conducted and parameters are set in place to address those adverse impacts.

A storage tank marked “Liquid Hydrogen” adjacent to CCC (behind rail cars) has CGNA asking questions.

Special 5th Congressional Primary Election

Polls open 7am - 8pm

March 8, 2005

Bancroft Beavers BusyBy Colleen Gale

The arts are alive at Bancroft! On February 17th, Sacramento artist Dixie Laws and several student docents will be hosting an evening open house in the multipurpose room to showcase student artwork that has been created under Ms. Laws’ direction and guidance, thanks to a grant from the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission. This year’s annual musical extravaganza, “Bancroft Goes to TV Land” is scheduled for two performances on March 17th and 18th (following 8 weeks of intensive rehearsals). A popular Friday “rotation” schedule continues to offer classes in photography, science, Power Point, art, piano on electronic keyboards, and drama for the intermediate students.

The school is seeking donations in support of a Mathematics Festival (sometime in late April) that promises to get kids excited about math and algebra and careers in related fields. So far, four community businesses and groups in the engineering field have made donations to help pay for the $2,700 program which includes a full day of activities for all grade levels, an evening parent program, and curriculum for ongoing use in the classroom. Anyone interested in supporting the event is encouraged to call the school at 382-5940.

The SCUSD’s Open Enrollment period (to apply for enrollment at a school other than your “neighborhood” school for the next school year), is February 15-25, 2005, for elementary, K-8, and middle schools. If you are interested in finding out more about Bancroft or arranging a tour, please call the school office (382-5940). All applications must be submitted to the District’s headquarters office during the Open Enrollment period.

Mrs. Skellyʼs 4th grade class is participating in the environmental living program at Sutterʼs Fort on February 15th. The class is busy learning about real-life characters associated with Sutterʼs Fort. Beginning the day with a covered wagon ride from Old Sacramento to the Fort, they will each dress in period clothing, portray a character, and demonstrate what daily life was like in the 1840ʼs to all who visit the Fort that day. The evening will end with dinner, dancing, and singing around the campfire. Neighbors are also bringing their talents to this all day event. Once again, Randy Hood and Chuck Schafer will portray mountain men. Marty Hood (retired Thomas Jefferson teacher) will be in costume to lead children from station to station while they experience trades of the times, such as candle making, weaving, baking bread, and other activities. This promises to be an instructional and fun day for anyone in the neighborhood planning a visit to the Fort.

In March, our Sixth graders in Mrs. Hoffhineʼs class will travel to Pollock Pines for a four-day learning experience at the Sly Park outdoor education center.

I would like to personally take this time to thank each community member for your support with our PTA fundraisers, which have a primary focus on supporting our library and providing classroom fieldtrips this year.

We would appreciate it if the community would continue to save boxtops for education and Campbellʼs Soup labels and turn them in to our office. Every little bit counts!

Finally, the PTA would like to travel down memory lane and start up “Spring Fling.” If anyone in the neighborhood remembers Spring Fling from past years and would like to help out or has an artistic talent and can offer their skills in teaching art, dance, or music, please leave a message for the PTA at 382-5960.

Kindergarden registrations for Fall 2005 Begin on February 8th. Birth verification, immunization record and proof of address are required to register.

This does not cost you a penny but it benefits the school. Hereʼs how it works:

1. Pick-up a Raleyʼs Quality card at Thomas Jefferson.

2. Register at your Raleyʼs Quality card online at www.raleys.com or www.nobhill.com

3. Make any purchase at a Raleyʼs, Bel Air, Nob Hill, or Food Source store and present your card at the time of purchase.

4. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School will receive a check from Raleyʼs worth a percentage of all participants ̓purchases on a quarterly basis.

Pick-up your Raleyʼs Quality card at Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schoolʼs front office Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The Thomas Jefferson ExperienceBy Angelia Jones

Every year the Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA) does a donation drive of new Socks and Undies for the SCUSD PTA Clothes Closet. The Clothes Closet is a place where teachers can refer parents in need of clothes for their children.

This year, Diana Seeman a Bancroft teacher, volunteered to Chair this effort. The teachers donated over 3,000 units (either socks or underwear) and over $500 in cash. This is done in December so the Clothes Closet has it before Christmas.

Diana does a fabulous job of getting notices out to the 80 school sites and follows up with a Challenge for schools to compete. Bancroft takes this challenge VERY seriously. Once again, Bancroft was a top donor. WOW, what a school.

Thank you, Diana Seeman and teachers of H.Bancroft Elementary School.

Thank You Bancroft TeachersBy The Sacramento City Teachers Association

Partner with Thomas Jefferson and Raley’s Quality of Life

Paperless Scrip Program

Don’t forget about

Cal Grants!Free money for college.

Application deadline is March2nd! See page 7 for important details and

information on free workshops.

In a quite corner of Sacramento, the Visual and Performing Arts College Preparatory Charter is not only proving itself to be one of the most exciting new educational options for middle and high school students, it is also fast becoming Sacramentoʼs hottest new arts and entertainment venue. To a packed house, VAPAC kicked off its 2005-06 enrollment season with its annual senior directed one-act production. Prospective students enjoyed the opportunity to meet with the actors during rehearsal, learn about the school, and then enjoy free admission to the entirely student run performance.

The one-acts highlight the outstanding directing, acting, and technical skills acquired by graduating seniors in Patrick Strattonʼs Drama Ambassadors theatrical company. As you watch, you quickly slip into the world the actors create and forget this is only a high school production. For a fraction of the cost, it is as much entertainment as any community theatre and those fortunate enough to discover this secret hidden at the former Sacramento Army Depot are in for a delightful evening.

VAPACʼs next and much anticipated Spring production, Little Shop of Horrors, is scheduled to open at the end of March. Those interested in tickets as well as parents seeking enrollment information should contact the VAPAC office at 382-6040. Tours and interviews for perspective students are held each Friday at 3:30.

At St. Francis High School four Academic Teams that engage in competitions with other schools have been raised to the same status enjoyed by athletic teams: Robotics, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, and Speech & Debate. Recently, the Mock Trial team participated in the Constitutional Rights Foundationʼs 26th Annual Gordon D. Schaber California Mock Trial competition at the Sacramento County courthouse. Students served as trial and pre-trial lawyers for both the prosecution and defense, witnesses, jurors as well as the clerk and bailiff of the court. The competition developed an understanding of the Constitution, the courts and the legal system, introduced students to adult role models in the local legal community and provided an opportunity for them to conduct a trial in a courtroom before actual judges and attorneys.

The St. Francis Fembots are once again building a robot to compete in the Sacramento Regional Robotics Competition held at UC Davis in March. Our all-girl team (one of only 4 in North America) also produces computer animations and builds a website. SF Fembots won the regional competition in 2002 and have competed at the nationals in Dallas and Atlanta.

For the new Speech and Debate team a typical tournament lasts over 13 hours; each round can be up to 80 minutes. Needless to say, tournaments are both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. St. Francis did exceptionally well their first time in tournament. Not only did every team win their first round, but St. Francis took every rank in the Novice division!

Students, Parents, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Friends of Jesuit High School have collected over $29,000 for relief of the Tsunami victims. Collection of the monies was part of a two-week program of prayer, education, and reflection following the disaster in south Asia. The Jesuit Relief Service/USA will administer the disaster relief.

Jesuit hosted approximately 200 alumni and family members for a day of alumni activities: A 5K Fun Run organized by Cross Country coach Walt Lange and his staff; a reunion of alumni soccer players; and the annual Alumni Basketball Tournament, won by the Class of 2000, for the third time in four years.

Jesuit students, faculty, and alumni, delivered over 61,000 pounds of food to Stanford Settlement for distribution to needy families before Christmas. The food was collected by Jesuit students in the weeks preceding Christmas. Students raised an additional $3,000.00 in cash contributions. Over 1,100 needy families will benefit from the Jesuit Christmas Food Drive.

CIF Sac-Joaquin Section, the areaʼs high school sports regulatory body, recognized long-time football coach and teacher Dan Carmazzi under its Model Coach Program. The goal of the Program is to recognize coaches who demonstrate and teach core ethical values such as respect, trustworthiness and good citizenship with schools and the community at large. Mr. Carmazzi was also honored as a Model Coach at the state level.

Jesuit High alumni and guests are invited to a Valentineʼs Day Mass at 5 pm on Saturday, February 12, 2005, in the Harris Student Life Center on the Jesuit High School campus. Couples attending will have the opportunity to receive a marriage blessing and a champagne reception will follow. Please call 916-480-2160 for further details and to RSVP.

Notes from Jesuit High SchoolBy Richard E Driscoll

St. Francis Troubadours - Go Team!By Ingrid Niles

St. Francis Mock Trial Defense: Monica Spinelli, Alexandra Savas, Cindy Li and Courtney Jensen

Enrollment Begins at VAPAC Prep By Arbatel de la Cuesta

Letʼs take another look at crime in our neighborhoods during the period from October 1 through November 16 of last year. What does it show? It appears that we are not much different from other Sacramento neighborhoods, though we still seem to be an easy target for auto burglaries (people breaking into cars and stealing items), and for stolen vehicles (actual vehicles being stolen).

A stunning statistic, we had a vehicle burglarized or stolen at the rate of more than one every day during this period! This could be attributed to quite a bit of on street parking along La Riviera Drive. We can reduce auto break-ins and theft by putting our cars in our garages, or at least in our well-lit driveways.

On a side note, if you live on a street with speed bumps, it is suggested that you do not park your vehicle on the street nearby those speed bumps. We have had a few accidents involving cars that try and reduce their speed for the bumps, lose control and side-swipe vehicles parked near the speed bumps.

One more reminder: lock your cars, donʼt leave valuables in the car (and if you must, keep them locked in the trunk, out of plain view of would be burglars) and use your driveway or garage for parking your cars whenever possible!

Last fall the Power Inn BTA hosted their 2nd Crime & Dine for area business members to bring crime concerns to the listening ear of the Sacramento Police Department. Over 40 businesses participated with ideas exchanged and lunch provided. The City of Sacramento/Neighborhood Services provided information on private and public property graffiti reporting and removal. Did you know...?

-by calling 264-8819 you can report graffiti -the City will provide recycled paint for residents for

graffiti removal -the City will match paint on a one-time basisOur next Crime & Dine will be in March. If your business

would like to attend or would like more information, call the BTA at 453-8888.

“Snapshot” View of Crime in Late 2004By Ron Alvarado

Crime... A Concern for Area BusinessesBy Becky Heieck

Reported Crimes in the College Glen Neighborhoods

Oct 1 – Nov 16, 2004

Residential Burglaries 6Business Burglaries 5

Robberies 1Stolen Vehicles 28

Vehicle Burglary 36Vandalism 7

The start of the New Year is a perfect time to gather your family together and review vital fire escape and safety procedures.1. Always sleep with your bedroom or hall door closed. It can keep out fire long enough to allow escape through your emergency escape route (door or window).2. Make certain that smoke detectors are installed and operating properly. It’s recommended that you place smoke detectors inside bedrooms.3. Don’t waste time getting dressed or gathering valuables. Seconds count in a fire.4. Test the door before opening it. Intense heat and deadly smoke can be on the other side. 5. If you must evacuate, designate an outside meeting place where everyone will gather. Check to make sure everyone is safe. Once out-STAY OUT!

Most house fires start between the hours of midnight and 6:00am when you are asleep and least prepared!

Remember to practice your escape plan and be fire safe.

Plan Your Home Fire Escape

Have an Emergency and You’re on a Cell Phone?

DIAL 264-5151for the Sacramento Police Department.

Take a moment to program this number into your cell phone so it will be there if you need it!



Get Involved and Stay Informed!

Join Now!

College-Glen Neighborhood Association has requested assistance from City staff on a number of traffic related problems. Residents have requested and the Association has submitted the request to Councilmember McCarty for “photo light speed advisory systems” on La Riviera Drive following two serious early morning accidents. The permanent installation monitors speed and warns those over the limit to slow down.

Photo Light Speed Cameras Requested for La Riveria Drive

A traffic study has been requested for Julliard Drive. Traffic entering Julliard Drive from Folsom Blvd. or Florin-Perkins, both of which have higher speed limits, does not slow down. The proposed expansion of the Raleyʼs Shopping Center will add more traffic on Julliard Drive and compound the current traffic issues. The Association believes a traffic study is needed to verify that mitigation measures proposed by the developer for the Raleyʼs expansion will effectively calm traffic and reduce congestion and at the same time identify other means of dealing with the related traffic issues.

The Association sees Julliard Drive as the start of the problem but not the total solution to the problem. There is a need to address commuter traffic issues on Notre Dame Drive, Great Falls Way, Occidental Drive and La Riviera. The challenge is to find alternatives to speed humps and bumps, which are highly unpopular with a growing number of neighborhood residents. We believe the photo light speed advisory systems may be a non-obtrusive alternative that can effectively address this issue.

Traffic Study Requested for Juillard Drive

City Planning is considering a request to extend the building that houses Raleyʼs, eastward, toward Julliard to provide additional commercial space. There is no information on prospective tenants at this time. City staff has recommended that approval of the permit be conditional on the following: the existing driveways along Julliard will be redesigned and constructed to current City standards for safe stopping sight distance; the southern most current exit will be closed and replaced with curb and sidewalk, and Julliard will be modified to include a left turn lane at the main entrance opposite Occidental Drive. On site improvements include planter boxes with trees in the parking lot.

The Association has asked that improvements include the locating of a drive up U.S. Mail drop, removal of the parking lot recycling collection, and an in-depth traffic study for Julliard to include impact from light rail and all feeder streets.

Expansion at Raley’s Shopping Center Proposed

Images from two accidents, both taking place on the same side of La Riveria Drive, illustrate the need for some traffic assistance on this heavily traveled street.

Thank You Robert T. Matsui

The Association wishes to express it sorrow in the passing of Congressman Matsui and acknowledges with appreciation his many years of service on behalf of our community. Above is a 1980 photo taken of Congressman Matsui in his Washington D.C. office during a meeting with Eva Garcia, a College Greens resident and then member of the Sacramento City Unified School District Board. They met to discuss educational issues facing inner city school districts throughout the United States.

As your new representative in the City Council, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support and let you know some of the things that weʼre working on in your neighborhood.

Thanks to the leadership of former City Councilmember Dave Jones, funding for the Folsom Boulevard Master Plan has been secured. The Department of Transportation is hiring a new staff consultant that will be coordinating the Master Plan, and the goal is to have it completed by the end of the year. For more information, contact Hector Barron at 808-2669.

In October of 2004, two traffic tables were installed on Occidental Drive. Recently, at the request of a resident, a construction inspector surveyed the table and found it was below the specification height. We asked the traffic management staff to conduct a traffic study to determine whether the traffic table is slowing traffic at its current height. We will make a determination on how to proceed, once we have the results of the study and solicited input from the neighborhood.

The Power Inn Road Widening project has been temporarily interrupted. Azteca, the original general contractor went bankrupt, was not able to complete their work. A new general contractor is being sought to resume the project as soon as possible. The DOT staff has assured me that they will investigate the safety issues along that road for vehicles and pedestrians. This project is taking much longer than anticipated and we appreciate your continued patience.

For the first time Sacramento residents will be able to receive curbside containers for green waste. This is a voluntary program. For more information, please call 808-4934. Please feel free to contact me at 808-7006, if you have questions or comments about these topics or there are others you’d like to discuss – I welcome your input.

Looking AheadFrom the Desk of Councilmember Kevin McCarty

First, I want to thank the College/Glen Neighborhood Association for the opportunity to communicate to all of you. As supervisor, I serve on the board of the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) and thatʼs what I want to address today.

You may recall four years ago property owners voted to finance improvements to strengthen our levees and restore the natural environment along the American River. Because of that effort, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) soon will be removing its flood insurance requirement. For those of us living in the American River floodplain, SAFCA estimates we may be eligible to save more than 50 percent on the price of flood insurance with an average savings of $241 a year!

SAFCA will be sending an information packet to affected property owners in the near future so please keep a look out for it. This packet will explain how you can maintain your very important flood insurance protection with low-cost preferred risk policies available through your insurance agent.

Even with the improvements, SAFCA says there still is a moderate-to-low chance of flooding for our area and nature is always changing (remember the localized flooding problems from last Septemberʼs unusual thunderstorms).

For your quick reference, my office telephone number is 874-5471 and the email address is [email protected]. SAFCA can be reached at 874-7606 and its web site is www.safca.org.

Local Flood Insurance Requirement to ChangeFrom the Desk of County Supervisor Susan Peters

1980 photo of Congressman Matsui and Eva S. Garcia.(Photo by Annette Deglow)



March 8, 2005

Polling places may be different for this election. Check the back of your absentee

ballot to confirm your polling location.

Cal Grants Help Pay for CollegeFrom the Desk of Senator Deborah Ortiz Now is the time of year when college-bound students are filling out applications in hopes of attending college. Many students dash their dreams of higher education because they think they cannot afford to go. College is expensive, but the State of California has made a commitment to helping families with this expense. It’s called a Cal Grant - free money to help pay for tuition, fees, books and access costs at public or private colleges and universities. The FAFSA (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form determines whether your student is eligible for a Cal Grant. To qualify for a grant, your teen must submit the FAFSA and a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form after January 1st but no later than March 2nd. The Cal Grant GPA Verification Form is simple, but the FAFSA is tricky. That is why I am sponsoring free Cal Grant workshops throughout Sacramento. We will kick off this year’s Cal Grant workshop series with a Mega-Workshop on Saturday, February 5, 2005 from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Charles Jones Skills Center located at 5451 Lemon Hill Avenue. We will provide free one-on-one assistance to accurately complete the FAFSA and free tax preparation assistance. Also provided at the workshop are general scholarship information and a college fair where your student can talk with college admissions representatives. Several Mini-Workshops will also be held throughout February in various locations throughout Sacramento. Log on to www.californiacashforcollege.org or call 916-961-1482 for the schedule.

For Information on Cal Grants:www.calgrants.orgor 1-888-CA-GRANT

To Download a FAFSA form:www.fafsa.ed.gov

For Information on Applying to Colleges in California:

www.californiacolleges.edu

The 43-year struggle led by the Save the American River Association (SARA) to preserve the Parkway continues. Last yearʼs threat to close the Parkway was averted by vigorous citizen action, in which CGNA played a key part. Those efforts continue with the goal being to insure a stable funding source for Parkway maintenance and operation.

SARA filed a lawsuit against Sacramento County to stop the construction of a set of two or three large homes too close to the American River bank. Funds to support this action can be sent to the Parkway Defense Fund (call 916-383-1298 for more information).

SARA together with its Parkway Coalition partners sponsored “Illa Collin Day” on Saturday, December 4th in honor of the popular county supervisor who has for so many years led the fight for the Parkway. More than 100 people attended the event. The Coalition will be leading a Parkway Summit Workshop on Saturday, February 25th. Call 916-383-1298 for details.

SARA is looking for a new representative from College Glen/College Greens to serve as liaison. Theresa and Scott Tinscher served admirably during last yearʼs crisis. Their move out of state leaves a vacancy that needs filling.

American Parkway Preservation ContinuesBy Alan Wade

Why We Are Considering Raising RatesBy Howard Posner

The SMUD Board of Directors is considering a proposal to raise rates an average of six percent. This is driven by two major factors: fuel costs and credit ratings.

SMUD is seeing higher prices for natural gas much like many of us have experienced at the gas pump. SMUD uses natural gas to generate electricity and buys power on the wholesale energy market where prices are closely linked to natural gas costs. Natural gas prices are up 26 percent for SMUD and purchased power costs are up 22 percent.

The proposed six percent rate increase would also protect SMUDʼs high credit rating. To maintain this high credit rating, we need to assure that our revenues are sufficient to pay our bills and to retire our prior debts. If our credit rating were lowered, SMUD would see higher interest costs for borrowing, hampering our ability to finance new sources of power generation and other business activities.

At SMUD we are committed to delivering the best electric service at the lowest possible price. The proposed six percent increase would be only the second in 15 years and would translate into a $4.26 hike in the average residential electric bill. Even with such an increase, SMUD residential rates would still be an excellent value and 18 percent below PG&E residential rates.

Jim Jones, SARA director, presents Illa Collin with a picture showing the Jim Jones Bridge, which was named after Jim for all his work. Parks Commissioner Ted Robinson looks on.

Happy New Year and welcome to 2005. It is a new year and that means that itʼs time for the annual College-Glen Neighborhood Association (CGNA) membership drive. 2005 marks the fifteenth year of the CGNA. Over those years the neighborhood association has worked diligently to keep the College Greens and Glenbrook neighborhoods a great place to live. The value of our efforts and the efforts of all our neighbors has been very evident over the last few years. The CGNA neighborhood has become a very sought after place to live. Home values have escalated through the roof and each home that is put on the market sells in a very short period of time.

2004 was our most successful year as a neighborhood organization. We ended the year with 625 members. Our donations were up in 2004 and our financial condition is strong. The Association ended the year with $3800 in the bank. This balance will allow us to fund this newsletter and other recurring costs until the 2005 donations start to come in. It is only through your generous support that we are able to continue to provide our expanded newsletter and other programs that the neighborhood association supports.

In order to continue our mission and to continue to improve our neighborhood we need the support of each and every family in the CGNA neighborhood. We are asking all of our friends and neighbors to join CGNA in 2005.

Our membership drive will go from now until June 2005. So please take a few minutes right now to fill out the membership form weʼve enclosed in this newsletter and send it back to CGNA. The suggested donation is 10 dollars but any amount will be greatly appreciated.

If you donʼt feel that you can make a donation, thatʼs OK – still send in the form so that you can be counted as an active supporter of the College-Glen Neighborhood Association. We look forward to working with all of you in 2005.

CGNA 2005 Membership DriveBy Neil Toubout The College Glenn Neighborhood Associationʼs annual meeting

was held at Thomas Jefferson School on November 18, 2004. Over 60 members and guests were present with 71 households represented by proxy. The board of directorʼs slate was elected with 91 votes cast. Dave Jones, outgoing city councilmember, thanked the community for their support and acknowledged that the positive visibility of the CGNA was a significant factor in his ability to effect positive change in our community. Tanya Zuckswert, Crime Prevention Specialist, and POP Officer Kurt Wilhite reviewed the local area crime statistics. Violent crime incidents remained low: auto theft and burglaries were on the rise. The officers offered a number of suggestions to avoid being a victim. Councilmember elect, Kevin McCarty, thanked the community for their support in the election, shared his priorities, and introduced his Administrative Assistant Maria Alverez.

We learned a great deal in 2004 about education, solid waste, crime, and traffic. We will build on our successes with the candidateʼs forum, Jazz in the Park, National Night Out, and appealing BIFʼs permit for increased tonnage at their Elder Creek site. CGNA has memberships with the Power Inn BTA, Folsom Boulevard Business and Property Owners Association, Save the American River Association, Sacramento Tree Foundation, and neighborhood PTAs. This network keeps us well informed on problems as well as opportunities to represent our members.

Thanks to the volunteers who have helped with association activities in particular the distribution of the newsletter. They have made the boardʼs work easier. Finally, thanks to our members who provide financial support and attend our functions. It provides a strong statement that CGNA is a large, visible and active neighborhood association.

Your CGNA board has an ambitious agenda for 2005 pursuing issues, which impact the quality of life in our neighborhoods. The board welcomes your suggestions and support.

CGNA Annual Report

The Association has been advised that the Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools David Gordon and the Sacramento County Committee on School District Organization (County Committee) have begun the process for review of the election alternatives for the Sacramento City Unified School District. The first step will be to prepare a number of alternative area maps representing seven numerically balanced districts. Then the County Committee will schedule a series of public meetings to present and review the alternative maps and the election alternatives as outlined in the California Education Code.

Currently the SCUSD has seven Trustees. The Education Code outlines three alternatives for the election of the Trustees.

1) Each member is elected by the registered voters of the entire district

2) One trustee is elected from each trustee area by the registered voters of that trustee area, and

3) One trustee is elected from each trustee area by the registered voters of the entire district.

Dates and times for the hearings are March 9 at 6:30pm, April 9 at 10am, and May 11 at 6:30pm. Locations have not been announced. We will post them to our web site as soon as they are confirmed or join our e-mail list and weʼll email you the locations. Visit www.collegeglen.org for more information.

During 2003-2004 signatures were gathered from communities within the SCUSD to place before the Sacramento County Office of Education the request to have School Board members elected by-district rather than at-large. Currently there are four of the seven school board members living in the same zip code. Many communities do not feel represented with the current SCUSD School Board at-large election process.

Congratulations for stepping forward to request the opportunity to let the public decide through an election whether voters choose to keep the current at-large system or change to an election by-district representation on the SCUSD Board. The County School Board has scheduled a series of three hearings to be held on March 9, April 9, and May 11. The locations have not been announced yet but please plan to attend when you see them posted.

The Committee spearheading this effort is made up of Annette Deglow representing the College/Glen Neighborhood in the Rosemont area, Reggie Fair representing community groups, and Linda Tuttle representing the Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA) and a parent in the Hollywood Park Neighborhood. Please join us in this effort to provide equal representation on the SCUSD School Board. We look forward to seeing you and listening to your interests at these hearings. Thank You.

SCUSD School Board Election by DistrictBy The Sacramento City Teachers Association

SCUSD District Elections

The College Green-Glenbrook play group has started a weekly music class at a local home in College Greens. Each Wednesday at 10:00 “Silly Little Mama” Lisa Phenix gets her music groove on. Lisa brings out the song in every child. This in turn promotes self-esteem and increases coordination. If you are interested in joining the music class please call 628-3814. To Contact Lisa directly call 719-6106.

Assistant Landscape Architect Tin-Wah Wong has prepared the plans for the safety fence around the perimeter of the Oki play area, an additional set of swings, lights for the play area and safety fence around the mushroom wading pool area. According to Tin-Wah, the project is on schedule and the improvements should be in place by next spring.

Oki Park Up-gradePlay Group has Music Classes

The Thomas Jefferson Parent Participation pre-school has started its second semester. The program, now in it’s second year, just took its first field trip to “Pump It UP” and the children had a wonderful time. The children have fun learning art, music and interacting with other children. There are still spots available in the 2 year old and 3-4 year old program. If you are interested please call Thomas Jefferson at 382-5960.

Sign up for Toddler Program

CGNA is on the Internet !Check out the Association web page at:

www.collegeglen.orgSign up to receive email notification of

neighborhood events including:

Candidate ForumsCGNA Meetings

Neighborhood Celebrations

Neighborhood Calendar of EventsWhen are little league sign-ups? How about a musical at VAPAC?

Contact Numbers for Board Members, Local Representatives

and Law EnforcementWhat’s Councilmember Kevin McCarty’s

phone number?CGNA Business SponsorsSupport the local businesses who

support our neighborhood!

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It is a new year and the CGNA Real Estate market is poised for good future activity. Currently, there are only three single-family homes on the market at this writing. The 4th quarter of 2004 showed exceptional sales for that time of year, especially during December. The threat of higher interest rates may have been a motivating factor. A total of 24 single-family homes and 14 condo/PUD units were sold. As anticipated, prices dropped slightly for the same sized property from previous quarters. The average sized home with 1460 square feet sold for an average price around $342,000. The average time for a home to sell in the 4th quarter was 30 days.

In regards to 2005, real estate is at critical point, depending upon national and state economics, as to whether significant price growth occurs or the market returns to a more modest 4% annual appreciation. Homes in the CGNA area are currently selling at a price slightly above the median price for the Sacramento area. If all remains the same, anticipate an average sales price to increase to the $365,000 to $375,000 range by July. If interest rates increase significantly, then sales will slow down. As the high-end market (above $500,000) continues to be soft, there is little opportunity in the near future for huge price increases as we have seen in the past.

CGNA Real EstateBy Carl Davis

The College Greens Swim and Racquet Club celebrated 40 years in the neighborhood last summer. The festive party was attended by old and new members. Everyone had a great time reviewing events from the past.

This past year the Club has worked on upgrading its maintenance program to insure proper care of our lawn and trees. A new computer activated pool chemical delivery system was installed and we did a full upgrade of the lighting system.

The clubhouse is available to anyone in the neighborhood, regardless of membership, as a venue for parties and other events. The club hosts numerous social events each month ranging from Monday night football, bunko, poker, and yoga to club sponsored events for the whole community. One such event is our ever-popular crab feed on February 19 with social hour at 6:00 P.M. and dinner at 7:00 P.M. The cost is $30.00 a plate for both members and non-members.

If you are interested in membership information, contact Dixie Laws at 386-0695. The pool is scheduled to open in April with the swim team starting in May. Hope to see you at the Crab Feed in February.

Cabana Club Celebrates 40 YearsBy Dixie Laws

This yearʼs Beautification Day was the Power Inn BTA̓ s 6th such event for the Power Inn area. With over 100 volunteers from the community, 11 businesses were noticeably improved by planting 26 trees, over 50 plants and 100 yards of bark! Weʼre just starting to plan for our event in May and again will focus on improving businesses in the area. If anyone would like to participate in the planning of this event, please contact the BTA at 453-8888.

BTA’s Beautification Days Create Visible Area ImprovementsBy Becky Heieck

Special thanks to the traffic sign/maintenance crew for their quick response to our recent requests for street sign work in our area. Recently it was observed by our Association that there was no street sign at the corner of Florin-Perkins and 24th Avenue. One call and within hours a new sign was in place. Then a few days later, when the sign at Notre Dame and Lake Forest was blown down the crew again came to our rescue. Traffic maintenance crews have also been in our neighborhood repainting stripes and street legends between rainstorms.

Sign Crew Busy in Area

Jose Calvillo and George Hulett adjust street signs

2004 College-Glen Neighborhood AssociationBusiness Sponsors

CGNA WISHES TO THANK OUR

College-Glen Neighborhood Association 2005 Business Sponsor

If you would like to be identified as a business sponsor of the College-Glen Neighborhood Associationplease use the form below to make your contribution. The suggested contribution is $25.

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Please make checks payable to College-Glen Neighborhood Association. Any amount will be appreciated.Send this form and check to: CGNA, P.O. Box 276474, Sacramento, CA 95827. Thank you for your support!

Supervisor District 3 Muriel JohnsonCouncil District 6 Dave JonesPower Inn BTA Trong NguyenFolsom Blvd. BPA Joe ChaskoThe Depot Park Dick FischerG B C Realtors Linda WoodRaley’s Supermarkets Ed WhitePhantom Fireworks Ray GuzmanUnited Rentals Justin McCauleyAAA Insurance Debbie KnudsenAir Temperture Control Bill HanrahanAmerican Red Cross Patrician GriggsAmerican West Mortgage Eric TeplyBurnett & Sons Millwork Jim Miller

Certified Restoration & Construction, Inc. Mike EggmanChase Property Inspection Group Karri ChaseColdwell Banker Dave Bristol Curt & Marilyn TuckerCollege Greens Pet Center Jay AlaeiCollege Greens Wash N Dry Jacob DoushyDavis & Davis Realty Carl Davis Kathy PlumbGarcia Realty Franco & Rosanna GarciaL & D Landfill Michael LienLa-Bou/World of Good Taste Trong NguyenLyon Realty David Phillips Georgina Baxton Kelly KarasMary Kay Beauty Consultant Sherene SasserMercy Heart Institute Joyce Higley

Neigh Accountability Board Jefrey ChandlerNeighborhood Real Estate Shelley BundyOffice Depot John HansonPizza Guys @ Folsom Blvd Roman RomanPop’s Pizza @ Folsom Blvd David OrmsbyRND Construction Tim LienRivers Edge Café Tim & Donna FeeneySecurity Pacific Realty Carol RoehrichStop N Shop @ Notre Dame Dr. Sunny SinghSave the American River Assoc. Wanda DensonSacramento Recycling & Transfer Shawn & JeffT & T Realty Jay Lynn FoshaTred-Mill Tire Mart Joe ChasskoVAPAC Arbatel & Joanna de la

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Editorial PolicyCollege-Glen News is a collaboration of articles from community leaders, CGNA Board of Directors and citizens at large. The opinions in the articles do not necessarily reflect those of the board, unless stated so. If you wish to submit an article or have an editorial, please mail it to the above address, with your name, address and phone number. Editorials with this information will be addressed and/or considered for publication in next quarter’s issue.

College-Glen News is a quarterly publication of the College-Glen Neighborhood Association.

Sharlyn Deglow-Solie, EditorContact us at:

CGNA, P.O. Box 276474, Sacramento, CA 95827

CGNA Officers & Board of DirectorsAnnette & John Deglow 383-6621Nancy & Fred Schuller 383-7433Maria & Mark Ravera 383-4258James & Dolores Lewis 383-0117Pat & Ron DeRobertis 383-0613Randy & Marti Hood 387-6620Linda Boyles 388-1568David Schlenker 383-0827Elfrieda DeLany 383-7713Neil Tiebout 383-0448Dick Walker 383-8877Grace Tamano 383-2651Peggy Blair 386-1842

Newsletter Distributors: Gary & Judy Agid, Ron, Mary, Ronnie & Carrie Alvarado, Glen & Carol Babby, Robert & Lynne Bieber, Peggy Blair, Earl Boynton, Linda Boyles, Gus & Erma Brunia, Diane & Tim Buckendorf, Mary Ellen & Ernest Carboni, James & Eileen Cerason/Gervasoni, Joe & Jeanne Chasko, Manohar Chauhan, Jason & Stacy Deglow, John & Annette Deglow, Elfrieda & Royal DeLaney, Pat & Ron Derobertis, Jo Ann Farrow, Chuck & Nancy Fasula, Marlene & Jim Grass, Bill Hanrahan, Tom & Sheila Holcomb, Eugene & Dorthy Jundt, Mary Louise Krier, James & Dolores Lewis, Linda McClure, Mary OʼBrien, Peter & Suzanne Price, Kathy Russell-Fernandez, Jack & Lorna Sanders, Evelyn Santangelo, David & Coralie Schlenker, Nancy Schuller, Bob Shipley, Jo Ann Sims, Jeff & Yvette Van Zanten, Terry & Jerry West, Jenny & Steve Wirtz, Bob & Gloria Zielke. Thanks again for your help.

Thank you to all the neighbors who participated in the Sacramento River Catʼs fundraiser to help “Friends of Aimee Milota research fund”. The $15,000 dollars raised that night helped open a research lab in New Jersey to assist children with XP.

Aimee is our local toddler who has Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) is a rare genetic disorder where children are missing DNA which repairs there skin to sun damage. Children who have XP can get three degree burns with minimal exposure and can suffer from premature skin cancer. Aimee has had three skin cancer surgeries this past year.

Aimee currently attends the pre-school program at Thomas Jefferson. The windows in her classroom were modified free of charge by Climate Insulating Products and 3M. They applied a special film that blocks out harmful UV rays.

The next fundraiser for “Friends of Aimee” will be held at Mellow Me Out Day Spa on Tuesday February 1st from 9:00am to 9:00pm. If you are interested in participating please call 482-2SPA for more information or log onto www.friendsofaimee.com.

Update on Aimee’s River Cat’s FundraiserBy Michelle Milota



March 8, 2005



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