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The Search Begins for Abandoned Art

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First Issue of August, 2014

Waste Not, Want Not

Gold Rush Days Activities Cancelled due to Drought Sacramento Region, CA (MPG) - Due to California’s drought condi-

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DOVIA Celebrates Volunteers Reducing the number of times you wash your car can help save water during this lengthy draught.

By Jan Dalske

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Make it Fun and it will get Done! Pam Young’s Corner

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - At the last City Council meeting, the City of West Sacramento worked to update the City’s water conservation efforts to meet a 20% reduction in water usage. Since the governor issued a drought declaration earlier this year, the City has promoted water conservation and responded to citizen complaints regarding water waste in the community. City staff has been tracking the progress in reaching their goal. From February to June, the average reduction was almost 19%. To encourage conservation, the City will send a status report to its top 20 water customers. These are commercial, multifamily, and government agencies. This report will list the customers who have met or

exceeded the 20% goal. They will increase social media postings which promote water conservation. They will also increase messages on the City webpage and City iLights, as well as through other community email distribution lists such as the BBCAN newsletter. While they are promoting conservation, The City of West Sacramento is requesting proposals from Professional Services consultants for expert advice in completion of a Flood Emergency Response Plan and Development of Scenario-Focused Flood Contingency—GIS-Based— Maps. The objective of the project is to assist the City with compliance with Assembly Bill 156/ Water Code 9650 by implementing and/or completing specific tasks for a flood response plan, or flood safety plan as legally required

and complete a Scenario-focused Flood Contingency—GIS-based— Mapping Program. The Department of Water Resources recently met to approve a flood emergency plan for the area. Flood threat is real in West Sacramento due to localized drainage problems, and possible dam or levee failure. All of West Sacramento lies within the natural floodplain of the Sacramento River. It is reclaimed land protected from floods by levees and the Yolo and Sacramento bypasses, which divert water flood flows around the City to the West. Regardless of the level of protection, which is currently provided by the levees that protect the City, the threat of a catastrophic flood event is present. With the Sacramento River to the north and east and the Sacramento

and Yolo Bypasses to the north and west, West Sacramento is practically surrounded by water during a high-water event. One break in a levee during this event, and the entire city would flood. This flood would cause massive property damage. The West Sacramento Flood Emergency Response Plan will make the most effective use of flood fight resources, create a guide for emergency responders during an evacuation by maximizing limited evacuation routes, and improve flood preparedness in order to reduce risk in the City by ensuring coordinated responses to flood threats. H Source: City Council meetings, State legislation, www.cityofwestsacramento.org, Department of Water Resource

tions and the enormous amounts of water needed to put on the annual heritage event, the traditional Gold Rush Days activities in Old Sacramento have been cancelled for 2014. The decision was made by Steve Hammond, President & CEO of the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau, along with the City of Sacramento and other stakeholders of the event. Each year, nearly 200 tons of dirt or decomposed granite is used to help transform Old Sacramento into a scene out of the 1850s. In addition to the visual transformation, the dirt also creates a safe foundation for the horses, wagons and various skits and performances taking place in the streets. However, it takes up to 3,000 gallons of water per day to keep the dirt dampened and dust down during the event, plus up to 100,000 gallons of water to clean up the dirt at the conclusion of the event. Even without the traditional Gold Rush Days activities, guests are encouraged to visit Old Sacramento over Labor Day weekend. “With four museums and more than 100 shops, eateries and entertainment venues, there’s always something happening in Old Sacramento,” said Chris McSwain, Executive Director of the Old Sacramento Business Association. “We invite guests from near and far to visit Old Sacramento over Labor Day Weekend and stay tuned for some fun surprises that will be announced at a later date.” For continually updated information about events and activities happening in Old Sacramento, visit www.oldsacramento.com. H Source: T-Rock Communications

Kaiser Permanente Awards More than $170,000 to Nonprofit Organizations Serving in West Sacramento WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) -

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Kaiser Permanente has awarded five Community Benefit grants totaling $172,950 to help individuals and families in and around West Sacramento live healthier lives.  The Health Education Council of West Sacramento is receiving $51,450 to fund the highly successful and popular Don’t Buy The Lie anti-smoking campaign for students across Greater Sacramento, which includes a poster contest, curriculum, and school assemblies led by antitobacco crusader Dr. Victor DeNoble.  Elica Health Centers, which operates clinics in West Sacramento and Sacramento, is using its $41,500 grant to develop a comprehensive behavioral health program for at least 633 clients.  CommuniCare Health Centers, the main safety net provider in Yolo County, which has a clinic in  West Sacramento, is receiving $40,000 to expand a program that will connect homeless people with federal and state aid.  The Yolo County Children’s

Kaiser awarded funds to The Health Education Council of West Sacramento, Elica Health Centers, CommuniCare Health Centers, The Yolo County Children’s Alliance, and The Yolo Family Service Agency. Giovanni Villalva (above), seven years old, holds a hissing cockroach at Hands on Science Fun Barn with Ana Katina Palmbaum-Martinez, five years old. Photo courtesy of Yolo County Children’s Alliance.

Alliance is receiving $25,000 to support the West Sacramento Family Resource Center, which helps eligible families obtain health insurance, fresh food, and other resources.  The Yolo Family Service Agency is receiving $15,000 to fund counseling sessions for 25 students and their families through

a successful partnership with the Washington Unified School District. By providing therapeutic services, clinicians will help students deal with issues such as anger management, inattentiveness in the classroom and at home, social skills, separation issues, mood disorders, and anxiety.  The grants are among dozens

that Kaiser Permanente awards to not-for-profit organizations, schools, and government entities in Greater Sacramento that seek to improve access to medical care, support mental health services, reduce violence, and promote healthy eating and active living.  In all, Kaiser Permanente has awarded 55 Community Benefit grants totaling $1.4 million to local communities so far this year.  The Community Benefit grants, which range in individual amounts from $7,590 to $99,000, are part of a longstanding practice for the region’s leading integrated healthcare provider, which seeks to improve the health of the communities it serves in Sacramento,

Yolo, Placer and El Dorado counties.  The largest allocation of funding will help the uninsured and underinsured access health care programs and services at various community clinics and organizations.  Kaiser Permanente operates medical centers and outpatient clinics in three local service areas: South Sacramento, Sacramento and Roseville. The Community Benefit grants will help thousands of underserved area residents in communities throughout Greater Sacramento.  H Source: Kaiser Permanente

Elica Health Centers’ two exam room clinic on wheels. Elica Health Centers, which operates clinics in West Sacramento and Sacramento, is using its $41,500 grant to develop a comprehensive behavioral health program for at least 633 clients. Photo courtesy of Elica Health Center.

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City and Chamber of Commerce Work Together for the Community By Jan Dalske WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The City

approved a new two year contract with Chamber of Commerce for services related to economic and community development. Historically, the City of West Sacramento has contracted with the local Chamber of Commerce for services related to building a strong business climate and a sense of community in West Sacramento. The Chamber will focus on activities that are related to business retention and community events. Past activities have included outreach to the local businesses, hosting or participating in events related to business resources, reviewing proposed changes to the City development fees or regulations, and producing annual events such as the State of the City and the Christmas Tree Lighting. The partnership between the City and the Chamber has enhanced the City’s business friendly reputation and promoted community pride. The contract continues the Chamber’s traditional role of providing comments on proposed changes to the City’s development fees and regulations. Unlike

previous contracts, the proposed scope of work recognizes advocacy for state and federal legislation which is related to economic development as an item of importance for the City and the Chamber collaboration. The Chamber will conduct quarterly business visitations to gather information about local businesses and provide feedback about the City’s business climate. At least six visitations will be conducted per quarter. The Chamber will collaborate with the City to identify new businesses through the City’s business license database. They will acquaint those businesses with the West Sacramento community and city government. The Chamber will partner with the City in the production of periodic seminars or webinars which will provide information on business resources. The City may choose to participate in annual “Business Walk” events which are coordinated by Metro Pulse. The Chamber will participate in half-day walking tours of City businesses. The Chamber will organize and produce the annual State of the City. This event is a forum for the City’s Mayor to showcase West Sacramento to the business community and

to speak about the City Council’s vision for the future. The Chamber will also be responsible for the production of the Christmas Tree Lighting event which includes the ceremonial tree lighting in front of City Hall. In partnership with the City the Chamber will organize and produce the annual Farmers Market in the City’s downtown. The Farmer’s Market may include beer or wine tasting events. The Chamber is responsible for the operation of these events and must obtain Alcoholic Beverage permits for this purpose. The Chamber must provide a report to the City staff on a quarterly basis, and specify any information they obtained from the business visitation activities. The City and the Chamber staff shall meet at least once per fiscal quarter to discuss issues of mutual interest, and identify business to target for future visitations. The annual compensation for this contract is $40,000 and the contract includes an option for a two year renewal at the conclusion of the initial term. H Source: City Council meeting, July 16, 2014

CDPH Warns Not to Use Certain Tattoo Products Due to Risk of Infection

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the  California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state health officer, warned consumers not to use White & Blue Lion tattoo products because testing has found microbial bacterial contamination in both the inks and needles. Use of the contaminated inks or needles may result in bacterial infection and can lead to sepsis, a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection. One illness has been linked to the affected products at this time. White & Blue Lion, Inc. of City of Industry, California, is voluntarily recalling the following varieties of tattoo products: Tattoo Ink, Tattoo Needles, and Tattoo Kits incorporating tattoo ink and needles. These products were distributed by White & Blue Lion and sold separately by 8Decades and White & Blue Lion, Inc. online. Product labeling on the Inks

indicate a “Best if used by date” of “16/12/16” (December 16, 2016). The recalled products were sold separately and in kits by 8Decades and White & Blue Lion, Inc. through www. amazon.com. Consumers in possession of the recalled products should discard the products following acceptable biohazard and sharps disposal methods. CDPH recommends that consumers experiencing any ill effects after use of these products should consult their health care provider. Consumers who observe the product being offered for sale are encouraged to report the activity to the CDPH toll-free complaint line at (800) 495-3232. H Source: California Department of Public Health

C o n s u m e r s a re wa rn e d n o t to use White & Blue Lion tattoo products because testing has found microbial bacterial contamination in both the inks and needles. Photos courtesy of www.fda.gov.

River Cats Opened Eight-Game Homestand On Tuesday, July 29 right on the field, sponsored by Kovar’s Karate.

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River Cats returned home for an eight-game homestand featuring four games against the Albuquerque Isotopes— the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers—and four games against the Las Vegas 51s—the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. The homestand will feature an Addison Russell Home Grown Garden Gnome giveaway, two fireworks shows, BloodSource Night, Princess & Pirate Night, and Raley Field’s first-ever Shark Night. Saturday, Aug. 2 vs. Las Vegas 51s – 7:05 p.m.   Sutter Health Fireworks  Saturday: Sutter Health is once again partnering with the River Cats to bring you fireworks across the Sacramento skyline after every  Saturday  home game this season.   Kovar’s Karate Kid Night: Celebrate a classic, where local youths will put on a pregame karate demonstration

Sunday, Aug. 3  vs. Las Vegas 51s – 5:05 p.m.   K-LOVE Sunda y Funday: Kids of all ages will enjoy face painters and balloon artists, and the opportunity to “Run the Bases” on the field after every Sunday home game. Monday, Aug. 4 vs. Las Vegas 51s –  7:05 p.m.   Cache Creek Baseball Bingo Monday: Try your luck at baseball bingo every Monday at Raley Field, courtesy of Cache Creek Casino Resort. Tuesday, Aug. 5 vs. Las Vegas 51s – 7:05 p.m.  Toyota Family Value Tuesday: Come out to the park and enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 desserts courtesy of Toyota. River Cats Season Tickets, Mini-Plans, Flex Plans and group outings are on sale now, and can be purchased by calling the River Cats Ticket Hotline at (916) 371-HITS (4487). Individual game tickets, starting at just $8, are available now at ticketmaster.com and at Raley Field’s Round Table Pizza Ticket Office. For more information about the River Cats, visit  www.rivercats.com.  For information on other events at Raley Field, visitwww.raleyfield.com. H

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The Search Begins for Abandoned Art

Artist Nancy Bagdanov with sweet art to abandon. Abandoned art pieces are easy to identify: the works have information on the back so finders can make contact with the artists and perhaps even send selfies and stories via email and Facebook, telling how they discovered their hidden treasures. All photos courtesy of the City of Rancho Cordova.

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Look under that park bench … is there a painting to be found? What’s that sticking out from behind the potted plant at the coffee shop? Is it art? That’s the sort of questions that will be asked across Sacramento and the world. Rancho Cordova Arts struck with Abandoned Art on Friday, July 31st. About 2,000 pieces of art have been stashed; most are in the Sacramento Region, but some are in other states and other countries. The pieces of art are easy to identify: the works have information on the back so finders can make contact with the artists and perhaps even send selfies and stories via email and Facebook, telling how they discovered their hidden treasures. An early placement was

discovered in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and according to instructions, an unidentified discoverer had a photo taken of herself holding the piece and sent it back to

An early placement was discovered in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and according to instructions, the unidentified discoverer had a photo taken of herself holding the abandoned art and sent it to the artist.

the artist. Some pieces will have RFID bar code tags which can be read by smart phones and will provide finders with a video. For a free application to read RFID tags, go to gettag.mobi. The brainstorm of artist Victoria Smith, The Highway 50 Artists, Monto Kumagai and Transmedia Mirage, and artist Robyn Slakey, the Abandoned Art project is described as community performance art which promotes local artistic talent. Art abandonments are not entirely new, but the explosion of social media has powered abandonment projects to new heights. Recent abandonments of small amounts of cash in some American cities set off search frenzies. How can art abandonment happen? Sometimes art is abandoned by being tied to the branches of trees, or scribbled on napkins at restaurants. The idea is to create a piece of art and leave it for somebody else to find and enjoy; the artist gives a gift of art … and moves on. Finders can keep the art, or re-abandon it. “The spirit of it is in keeping with the ‘random acts of kindness’ concept,” said Smith. “It brightens your day when you discover some art has been abandoned for you to find.” Finders should send a selfie or correspondence to [email protected] or the Ababdoned Art Project 2014’s Facebook: http://goo.gl/S6FW9E (case sensitive). Who produced the art? “There are professional and amateur artists of all ages who are abandoning art for the community to find,” said Smith. “My latest count is that there will be more than 2,000 pieces abandoned.” Rancho Cordova artists are reaching out in a provocative and fun way. The mass abandonment will continue through 2014, Smith said. Other artists who want to get in on the action can continue to join up. To participate, artists should contact Smith at the email or Facebook address to get started.

A portion of the project is funded by Rancho Cordova Arts, a two-year old organization of artists who have formed a loose collaboration to support local art exhibits at Rancho Cordova City Hall, at public events, even a “Brushes and Brews” hook-up with the American River Brewing Company.

The visual arts group sponsors Plein Air art events and works hand in hand with the Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band and Rancho Cordova Civic Light Orchestra to nurture local artists and art activities, under the guidance of the Cordova Community Council. “We think our Abandoned Art

project expresses a lot about how we not only want to be a place where local art is supported and enjoyed, but a place where art happens,” said Smith. Happy hunting!  H Source: The City of Rancho Cordova

Washington Firehouse to be Developed By Jan Dalske WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The Washington Firehouse,

which is located at 317 3rd Street, is a historically and culturally significant building. It is prominently located at the entrance to the Washington District in West Sacramento. It was constructed in 1938, and like the Tower Bridge, it was part of the American New Deal projects which were financed by the Federal Government to provide employment during the Great Depression. The building displays the stamp “WPA” for Works Progress Administration, which was established in 1935. The Works Progress Administration was the largest and most ambitious New Deal agency, and employed millions of unemployed people to

carry out public works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads. The city owns the property, which has been empty since 1997. There have been several plans to develop the property over the years. Solicitations were issued in 1999, 2001, and 2004. In 1999 McCabe Pressey Architects, hired by the City, estimated that it could cost as much as one million dollars for both floors of the property to be renovated into “leasable condition” for retail, restaurant or office use. Recent riverfront developments, as well as the proposed Kings arena, have generated a new interest in the building. In late 2013, several inquiries were received. D & S Development, owners of the Bridgeview Market and the land surrounding

it expressed an interest. They are currently developing the Bridgeview Lofts, and may want to coordinate development of both projects. D & S Development has experience in the re-use of historic buildings. They have worked with the Brewster’s Building in Galt and the Sheepherder Inn in Rancho Cordova. By approval of the exclusive negotiation agreement (ENA), D&S can now conduct the necessary analysis for the renovation of the Firehouse. The City will obtain an appraisal of the Firehouse property and explore potential grant funds for streetscape improvements in the area. H Sources: City Council meeting, July 16, 2014; Wikipedia

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Pam Young’s Corner

Camp Grandma By Pam Young When my grandchildren were younger, I turned my home into a summer camp for them. Now most are grown and too busy with their own, big kid activities. It’s kind of sad, but it’s all part of life. It just happens, but I’ve got photos to remind me of the fun we had. One year, my son’s two children came down from Seattle. Brooklyn was eleven and Jackie was eight. When they arrived, Brooklyn was especially clingy. She wanted to be hugged a lot and often a hug would last a minute or two. I knew the reason; she’d been away at a soccer camp the week before and her mom was with her just one night and then they came here for the week. Jack didn’t go to camp, so he had been with his mom and dad and wasn’t in the least clingy. It was interesting for me to work with Brooklyn’s “neediness.” I found that if I dropped everything when a hug was needed and I let her break the hug when she was ready, the hugs got shorter and shorter as time went on. I felt like a gas station and she was my constant customer, needing another fill up. What was fascinating to me was that when Brooklyn got my full attention on her time terms, she was then happy to go do all the things an eleven year old loves to do. It made me wonder how children who don’t get a lot of one-on-one time with their parents deal

with that lack of attention. I admit we grandmas have the luxury of dropping everything and just being with our grandchildren and of course we have the privilege of SOG (Spoiling Our Grandchildren). The list of activities at Camp Grandma would make the social director on a cruise ship green with envy. We hiked, picnicked, swam in the river, caught crawdads and let them go, picked wild blackberries and made a pie, had fresh Chinook salmon at our neighbor’s home, rode bikes, read for quiet time and watched zero television (a real change for these two). Two milestones: Brooklyn learned to sew (she made a pillowcase thanks to Gail Stone who sent me this wonderful link to a tutorial. Brooklyn had a friend over and we went to a fabric store and they picked out fabric and made a pillowcase to take home as a Camp Grandma souvenir. Here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=MrYWCma9wgM The other milestone, Jack learned to ride a bike.

Do you feel like a gas station?

So, Miss Gas Station, make sure your tank is filled up so your children can get filled up when they need to. I discovered through years of meditation and prayer that whenever I get needy and think I need something outside of myself, if I take a minute or two and spend some time re-filling from my own, God-given reservoir of love, I cease to look

for that love outside of myself. Someone said, the only reason we want anything is that we think it’ll make us feel better. We can feel better by just basking in our own ability to nurture ourselves. One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is that we can tap into an inner source of love that is eternal. Here’s a prayer I wrote that has always helped me to refill my tank. I am in a peaceful loving place. All the love I can experience is mine right now. All I have to do is be open and alert to accept this love that is mine. I let go of worry and fuss. I’m steadfast in refusing to listen to negative thoughts, especially from myself and from others who sabotage this promise of love God has made to me. I declare that peace and love grace this house with its soothing presence. In this moment, love rushes to me, enough to share with my family, my community, and my world. I’m not alone. My Creator is always mighty in the midst of me. I love who I am, and I accept Divine love which always has and always will meet my every need. My love can never be denied me because my source of love comes from God, the indwelling essence of my life. All is well. Take care and thank you for reading my article today. To see what Pam’s got up her cyber-sleeve, check out www.cluborganized.com. Want to get organized? Join the club!  H

Rock Doc By Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I need to get a cap on my front tooth redone -- it has a significant chip in it. Luckily I live at a time in which dentists are in every city and town, plying their trade in ways that can help us each day. A young woman who scientists are calling Naia was not so lucky. She lived about 12,000 to 13,000 years ago in what’s now the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. A recent article in New Scientist reports that Naia’s teeth have a number of large cavities in them. Her mouth likely hurt a lot when she was alive. The name Naia comes from a derivative of the Greek for “water nymph.” Naia’s remains got their name because they were found in a flooded cavern. She was covered by water owing to ancient climate change. During the end of the Ice Age, when Naia lived, sea level was a great deal lower. Worldwide, glaciers melted as major climate change moved the

globe in a warmer direction, so sea level rose. The waters covered Naia’s remains, helping preserve them for modern divers to discover. Naia probably fell into a sinkhole in the rock of the area where she lived. She was not alone. Animals also fell into the hole, as we know from their remains. Some of the animals were creatures like giant sloths and sabertooth cats -creatures that went extinct between their time and ours. But some of the animals, like the puma or cougar, are still with us. All of their remains were covered, along with Naia, by water as sea level rose. While Naia’s remains don’t represent a complete skeleton, they constitute more than just a skull. There are complete arms and shoulders, one leg, and a pelvis. But back to Naia’s teeth. They show cavities and pits around the gum line, leading scientists to think Naia ate a lot of fruit or honey. Her small size and delicate bones suggest she may not have eaten much meat. And she may have gone hungry a good proportion of the time. Naia’s bones contain a special type of DNA known as mitochondrial DNA. Actually, all of us have mitochondrial DNA -it’s passed down from mother to

child. I sometimes call this type of genetic material “mama-DNA.” Different populations of humans have different mama-DNA. Naia’s mama-DNA indicates she is related to ancient groups of people who lived in eastern Siberia. This fits with the view that North America was populated by people who crossed from Siberia to northern North America over a land bridge exposed because sea level during the Ice Age stood so very low. Naia’s discovery in a flooded cave is an exciting development for archeologists and other researchers who study early human history in the Americas. We doubtless have a lot to learn about the people who first reached our shores. But with each discovery of bones and teeth we come a bit closer to understanding the earliest history of those who originally populated our continent. H Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. Follow her on the web at rockdoc.wsu.edu and on Twitter @RockDocWSU. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University.

Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking with Underage Girl in Sacramento Area SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) -

Marquist Piere Bradford, 28, of Chicago, pleaded guilty on Thursday, July 24, 2014 to sex trafficking of children by force, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced. According to court documents, in early 2012 Bradford recruited a 15-year-old girl to travel from Fresno to Sacramento where she was used by Bradford as part of a prostitution business from January 19 through February 5, 2012. According to court documents, Bradford maintained an apartment in Rancho Cordova, which he used as a

base of operations for a prostitution business that spanned the Sacramento and Bay areas, as well as cities outside California. At least two of Bradford’s victims were under the age of 18. Bradford fled from Sacramento to the Chicago area after law enforcement recovered the victim in this case. This case was the product of an investigation by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office and the Sacramento FBI Innocence Lost Task Force. Assistant United States Attorney Matthew G. Morris is prosecuting the case. Bradford has remained in

custody since his arrest in Springfield, Ill. in April 2012. He is scheduled to be sentenced by United States District Judge Morrison C. England, Jr. on October 23, 2014. Bradford faces a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $250,000 fine. The actual sentence, however, will be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account a number of variables. H Source: www.usdoj.gov/usao/ cae

County Residents Indicted For Tax Refund Fraud Scheme

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grand jury returned an eight-count indictment on Thursday, July 24th against Sergey Shchirskiy, 38, of Carmichael, and Vladislav Atamanyuk, 27, of Rancho Cordova, charging them with conspiracy to defraud the United States and aggravated identity theft, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced. According to court documents, the defendants conspired to file multiple fraudulent tax returns using other people’s identities. The returns falsely claimed refunds based on fraudulently

reported income and the Earned Income Tax Credit. The defendants caused the fraudulent refunds to be directly deposited into bank accounts that they controlled. This case is the product of an investigation by the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Michele Beckwith is prosecuting the case. If convicted, the defendants face a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in prison for

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the conspiracy, and a mandatory two years in prison for identity theft, as well as a $250,000 fine. Any sentence, however, would be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account a number of variables. The charges are only allegations; the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. H Source: www.usdoj.gov/usao/ cae

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The FTB recently revealed that it will initiate approximately 90,000 audits for tax year 2013 beginning in mid-August. The audits will target taxpayers whose 2013 filing status on their California income tax return was head of household. California taxpayers may generally claim head of household status on their tax returns if they are: 1) Unmarried, 2) Not a registered domestic partner, 3) Paid more than one-half of the costs to keep up their home, and 4) Had a qualifying person live with them.

It is the fourth element, the qualifying person requirement, where most taxpayers are vulnerable to an audit attack by the FTB. However, all the elements must be satisfied to endure an audit review. The head of household audit is usually fruitful for the government because the determination is generally factual, not legal. Additionally, taxpayers claiming head of household status are taxed at a lower tax rate and enjoy a higher standard deduction than a taxpayer filing either single or married/registered domestic partner filing separately. Therefore, if the taxpayer cannot substantiate the factual basis for the head of household status claimed on their tax return, their tax rate will increase. Additionally, if the targeted taxpayer claimed a standard deduction, then their deductions will decrease and they will likely owe the government money. Lastly, because the adjustments were caused by the audit, the government will also benefit from the right to assess and collect monetary penalties and interest. While the word “audit” is technically correct, in reality, this August the FTB is simply sending questionnaires to approximately 90,000 “lucky” California taxpayers who filed as head of household on their tax returns. Taxpayers who failed to submit a head of household questionnaire

with their 2013 tax return, or whose questionnaire was deemed incomplete or provided conflicting information will likely receive one of the 90,000 audit notices. Like all tax notices, it is important to respond to this notice if you receive one. Taxpayers who fail to respond to the questionnaire or whose responses indicate they should not meet the criteria to file as head of household, can expect to then receive a formal notice of proposed tax assessment. This is the notice that formally notifies the taxpayer that the government intends to change the taxpayer’s tax return as filed, adjust their taxes owed, and imposes penalties and interest. Now that you are aware that you may be receiving a love letter from the FTB in mid-August you can prepare your fight or wallet book accordingly. Christian Montgomery is a West Sacramento resident and a tax attorney at Montgomery & Wetenkamp, Tax Relief Attorneys, located in Sacramento. For more information regarding tax matters contact Montgomery & Wetenkamp at (916) 452-7033 or online at www.mwattorneys. com. This article is not intended as legal advice, and cannot be relied upon for any purpose without the services of a qualified professional. H

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The VA Scandal: Should We Expand the Federal Failure? by Dr. Gary Welton Wikipedia has called it the Veterans Health Administration Scandal of 2014. An audit released in early June found that more than 120,000 veterans were left waiting or never got care, and that records were intentionally vague, misleading, and falsified. More recent reports, as announced by CNN, indicate that at least seven times in the last year, records that showed that veterans died while waiting for care were altered or rewritten by someone else; the changes listed the veterans as living, not deceased, essentially hiding their deaths. In another report, CNN said that one veteran with a servicerelated psychiatric condition was in the facility for eight years before he received a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation; in another case, a veteran only had one psychiatric note in his medical chart in seven years. The story continues to unfold, as the Office of Special Counsel, an independent government agency that protects whistleblowers, is still investigating more than 50 whistleblower disclosures alleging patient health or safety at the VA nationwide. At one level, the scandal suggests that the responsible government officials failed to perform their assigned jobs, and high-level administrators need to be replaced. At another level, however, the scandal suggests that, as Ronald Reagan once put it, “Government is not the solution to our problem. Government is the problem.” We owe respect, honor, and care to our American veterans. This scandal demonstrates, however, that the current biggovernment solution has failed

Dr. Gary L. Welton is assistant dean for institutional assessment, professor of psychology at Grove City College, and a contributor to The Center for Vision & Values.

our veterans. Data show that we currently have 21.6 million living veterans, some of whom require expensive and extensive medical care. It is embarrassing and humiliating that we have done so poorly on behalf of our military heroes. Our federal government has failed, big time. My question today is this: Given that our federal government has shown ineptitude in serving 21.6 million living veterans, why is the federal government trying to expand their control of 21 million college students? In a recent meeting, the president of one of the six regional independent accrediting agencies said, “The federal Department of Education wants to regulate practically everything.” The Chronicle of Higher Education (CHE) reports (June 26, 2014) that Senate Democrats have put forward a 785-page bill to renew the Higher Education Act. The article reports that “Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa, the bill’s sponsor and chairman of the Senate education committee, said he wanted

to add provisions to reform accreditation.” Another June 26 article in the CHE quoted Ted Mitchell, the undersecretary of education, who called for the federal government to take over monitoring functions currently being handled by the accrediting agencies. The current accreditation system, primarily functioning under these six regional accreditors, is not a perfect system. The accreditation guidelines and standards continue to evolve and improve. Yet, it is fair to ask whether the federal government would create a better system. If the federal government continues to take greater control over the accreditation of America’s unique and diverse educational system, will the federal government do a better job than the independent accrediting agencies? The failures of the federal government in handling veterans’ medical care, for 21.6 million living veterans, raises serious questions about the federal government’s ability to monitor the higher education of 21 million students. My vote is to allow the independent accrediting agencies, on the basis of the strength of these independent and experienced bodies, to continue their work. I have no assurance that the federal government would do as well. H Dr. Gary L. Welton is assistant dean for institutional assessment, professor of psychology at Grove City College, and a contributor to The Center for Vision & Values. He is a recipient of a major research grant from the Templeton Foundation to investigate positive youth development.

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5. NO FRIED FOODS of any type and that especially includes: the so-called ‘vegetable’ French Fries. Deep-fried anything, tempura, pan fried foods, donuts, funnel cake, hash browns, and fried seafood are absolutely lethal. 6. NO BAKED GOODS. Watch out for the low fat muffin or the fatfree cookies. They frequently have high carbohydrate load, flour, sugar and highly caloric. Crackers, cookies, pretzels, cupcakes, and baked chips are lethal. 7. NO SUGARED SOFT DRINKS OR FRUIT JUICES. They are high in sugar (20 grams) or fructose and sodium and have lots of empty calories. 8. NO ALCOHOL OR STRICTLY LIMIT INTAKE to two ounces a day or less and make it red wine. 9. NO ANIMAL FAT, SATURATED COOKING OILS especially lard and butter, high in saturated fats. Avoid coconut oil, peanut oil, and corn oil.

carbohydrate and sugar load ( 12 grams), in an 8 oz glass, and is highly caloric (90 calories). 11. NO WHITE RICE OR WHITE POTATOES. Use brown rice and yams instead. 12. NO SWEETS, CANDY OR PASTRY DESSERTS including : milk chocolate (mixed sugar and milk), candy, crepes, pies, cheese cake, fruit tarts, pastries, fruit cobbler, ice cream, and the ubiquitous donut holes. Any food made with sugar is not needed by your body. Sugar is super lethal and directly linked to the development of diabetes and obesity. NO SUGAR EVER!!! Now I have to be honest with you. My first thought is WHAT’S LEFT !!?#?!? The good Doc is also a stand-up comedian, and I hope some of this was tongue and cheek, but I have a suspicion, he really means it. Anyway, that’s what he told me and so I’m passing it on. You can find out more information at www.battlebuddydiet.com. He is also the spokesperson for LAUGHMD because he believes laughter brings healing to hospital patients. Now he’s talking my language. Keep a smile on your face and do the BEST YOU CAN!!! STAY WELL! H

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Quick Summer Tortellini Salad What You Need 16 oz fresh tortellini 1 1/2 c swiss cheese 1 1/2 c summer sausage or salami 1 can small black olives 1 1/2 c fresh mushrooms 4 green onions 2/3 c red wine vinegar 2/3 c canola oil 2/3 c sugar 1/4 c basil, fresh 1 tsp salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp pepper

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Why Incumbents Keep Jerry’s Latest Boondoggle Threatens Property Owners Getting Re-elected

Commentary By Lee H. Hamilton

It’s no news that Congress is unpopular. In fact, at times it seems like the only real novelty on Capitol Hill would be a jump in its approval rating. In June, a Gallup poll found members’ standing with the American people at a historic low for a midterm-election year. Which might have been notable except, as The Washington Post pointed out, that “Congress’s approval rating has reached historic lows at least 12...times since 2010.” Here’s the interesting thing: nearly three-quarters of Americans want to throw out most members of Congress, including their own representative, yet the vast majority of incumbents will be returning to Capitol Hill in January. In other words, Americans scorn Congress but keep re-electing its members. How could this be? The first thing to remember is that members of Congress didn’t get there by being lousy politicians. They know as well as you and I that Congress is unpopular, and they’re masters at separating themselves from it and running against it — appearing to be outsiders trying to get in, rather than insiders who produce the Congress they pretend to disdain. They’re also adept at talking up their own bipartisanship — which is what most general-election voters want

— when, in fact, they almost always vote with their own party’s leadership, especially on the obscure procedural votes that can decide an issue before the actual up-or-down vote is taken. Just as important, incumbents enjoy an overwhelming advantage in elections: a large staff, both in Washington and at home, whose jobs focus on helping constituents. They find lost Social Security checks, help get funding for economic development projects, cut through red tape to secure veterans’ benefits. At election time, voters remember this. That’s not the only help members can expect. They’re buttressed in ways challengers can only dream about. They’re paid a good salary, so they don’t have to worry about supporting their families while they campaign. They get to spend their terms effectively campaigning year-round, not just at election time, and they are able to saturate their state or district with mass mailings. The nature of their work allows them to build ties to various interest groups back home — which quite naturally seek out the incumbents and ignore challengers. Incumbents receive invitations to more events than they can possibly attend; challengers have trouble finding a meeting interested in having them. Incumbents get the honored place in the parade, the prime speaking position, the upper hand when it comes to raising money; challengers have to fight for visibility and money. And the news media seek out incumbents, often ignoring the challengers. In fact, challengers are at a disadvantage at almost every point in a campaign. From building name recognition to arranging meetings to building credibility with editorial boards,

donors, and opinion leaders, they’re trudging uphill. They do get one leg up — they’re in the district all the time, while the incumbent has to be in Washington regularly — but that’s a small advantage compared to the obstacles arrayed against them. Especially when districts are gerrymandered, as they often are, to protect incumbents. This means that in primaries, incumbents generally need to focus just on the most active voters, while in general elections the vast majority can consider themselves on safe ground. But there’s another reason incumbents keep getting re-elected that’s also worth considering: voters — that’s you and me. Most Americans don’t vote, which means that a U.S. senator or representative might be elected by only 20 percent of the eligible voters. And those who do vote often cast their ballots for narrow or unusual reasons. They like the way they got treated by the incumbent’s staff, or they shook his or her hand at a county fair, or they like his or her stand on a particular social or economic issue, or perhaps they just recognize the name. Whatever the case, they don’t look at an incumbent’s entire record: votes on a cross-section of vital issues; willingness to work with members of different ideologies and backgrounds; ability to explain Washington back home and represent home in Washington; skill at forging consensus on tough policy challenges. It’s really no mystery that incumbent members get reelected. Their advantages are H baked into the system. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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