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P.O. BOX 188285, Sacramento, CA 95818 | www.landpark.org
Winter 2019
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Is the Zoo on the move?
In October, the Sacramento Zoo’s 10 more acres for parking and 15 more
new Executive Director and CEO acres for zoo space to meet its current
Jason Jacobs announced that the needs. The infl ux of people and traffi c
Zoo was exploring the possibility within the neighborhood if such an
of a move out of Land Park, which expansion took place is something to
has been its home since 1927. consider as well. When Jacobs fi rst
The Zoo is facing the possibility took the position at the Zoo, he stated
of losing its accreditation from he was told to not even consider
the Association of Zoos and expanding further into the park
Aquariums in the next fi ve to ten because of lack of neighborhood
years if renovations at the current support to do so in the past. In the
site are not made. Additionally, late 1980s, the Zoo wanted to expand
the Zoo has moved some of its Courtesy of Google Images across the street, which would
animals to larger zoos in recent years have eliminated Funderland,
to provide the room required for other whose District 4 includes the the pony ride area, and other currently
animals still housed at the Zoo. Sacramento Zoo, is more skeptical. open space within the park. During that
With this news brought various reactions Hansen has pointed out that the Zoo time, the Zoo, City, and LPCA came
and opinions from the community and was set to start a phased $75 Million to an agreement and a legally binding
city leaders. While some see a Zoo move renovation project, the vision of resolution was adopted by the City
as an opportunity to expand the size of previous Zoo Executive Director Dr. Council stating that the Zoo would not
the Zoo and create a tourist Kyle Burks, who left in July 2017 for a expand any further into the park. Instead,
destination for even more visitors to position as VP and Managing Director of the zoo would renovate the space they
Sacramento, others do not want to the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, but has had and the City agreed to find a new
see the Zoo to move out of the “ditched that plan” without discussing location for the Zoo to move. The latter
neighborhood. Some area residents the changes with the neighborhood and has never taken place. So, an expansion
enjoy the smaller size of the the city. That renovation project would at the current site is not a consideration.
Sacramento Zoo compared to zoos in have taken 15-20 years to complete in While the idea of the Zoo moving to the
other cities and would be willing to have multiple phases. former Arco Arena site, once the Arena
an easily walkable zoo with only small Other resident comments provided to is demolished, has been mentioned in
animals for younger children to enjoy. the LPCA included asking why the Zoo the news, the Zoo has no current site
Yet, others want a local zoo with large cannot expand further into William Land selected for a possible Zoo move. There
animals such as rhinos and tigers that Park to have the required space it needs. is also no funding at this time to make
the current site can no longer house due LPCA President Stephanie Duncan has such a move. LPCA President Stephanie
to size requirements and restrictions by spoken on the phone with Zoo Director Duncan and Executive Director Jason
the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Jason Jacobs, who stated that the Zoo, Jacobs also discussed what would happen
Mayor Darrell Steinberg has been which is currently 14 acres, would need to the current Zoo site if a move were to
supportive of a Zoo move while happen. With existing buildings and
Councilmember Steve Hansen, Cont. Page 3
P.O. BOX 188285, Sacramento, CA 95818 | www.landpark.org
Bait Arrests by SacPD New Laws for 2019
Happy New The following are some of the laws that went into effect in California on January 1, 2019:
Year! The Business
following SB 3: Minimum wage increase- Raises minimum wage from $11 to $12 an hour for
message is employees of businesses with 26 or more employees and from $10.50 to $11 for employees
from the SacPD of businesses with 25 or fewer employees.
South POP Children and Families
(Problem- SB 1123: Disability Compensation: Paid Family Leave- Expands California Paid Family
Oriented Leave Act to include time off to participate in active duty for spouses in the military.
Policing) Team: AB 1976: Breastfeeding at work- Requires employers to make private space available for
Your POP team breastfeeding other than a bathroom.
wishes you a Food and Sustainability
happy and safe AB 1884: Straws upon request- Customers at full service restaurants must now ask for a
2019! Over the single-use plastic straw for beverages.
holiday weekend the South POP team and SB 1192: Kids meal drinks- Prohibits California restaurants that sell kids meals from offering
Patrol offi cers deployed several bait items soda or juice as the default drink option, but customers can request them if they would like.
in the Pocket, South Land Park and Upper Gender
Land Park neighborhoods in response to AB 179: Gender identity on state documents- Allows Californians to identify their gender
several theft reports. We often fi n d that as “nonbinary” on offi c ial s tate d ocuments. A s o f J anuary 1 , 2 019, D MV d river license
one person is responsible for multiple application forms will require applications to choose either male, female, or nonbinary.
thefts, so this allows us to identify those Marijuana
stealing from our neighborhoods. We AB 1793: Cannabis Convictions: Resentencing- The California Department of Justice will
worked with several residents throughout need to review all marijuana convictions that would be reduced or expunged due to voters
our community and deployed bait items. On approving marijuana for recreational-use in 2016. The deadline is July 1, 2019.
12/20/2018, an individual stole an SPD AB 2020: Cannabis: Temporary Event License- Gives local lawmakers the power to license
bait package we deployed with the help venues for temporary cannabis events. The California Bureau of Cannabis Control and law
of a resident on Riverside Blvd. The item enforcement offi cers still can revoke a permit or end an event for any unlawful or unpermitted
had been tracked to North Sacramento where activity at an event.
patrol officers located and arrested the In the Workplace & Sexual Harassment
suspect. AB 2770: Liability protections- Protects employees who report sexual harassment allegations
On 12/21/2018, two subjects broke into without malice from liability for defamation of the people they accuse. Also, allows employers
a car in Upper Land Park and stole SPD to indicate during reference checks whether an individual has been determined to have
bait items. The suspects were quickly engaged in sexual harassment.
apprehended and arrested by patrol SB 820: Settlement agreements, Confi dentiality- Bans nondisclosure agreements in sexual
offi cers. harassment, assault and discrimination cases that were signed on or after January 1, 2019.
Although we hope this helps reduce these AB 3109: Contracts: Waiver of Right of Petition or Free Speech- The law invalidates any
types of crime, we’d also like to remind folks provision in a contract or settlement agreement that waives a person’s right to testify in an
to take steps to prevent themselves from administrative, legislative or judicial proceeding concerning alleged criminal conduct or
becoming victims. Always Hide valuables, sexual harassment.
Lock your house and car, and Take SB 970: Human Traffi cking Awareness- Requires 20 minutes of training regarding human
valuables out of your vehicle. If possible, traffi cking awareness for hotel employees who are likely to meet victims of human traffi cking.
make use of package delivery services. This would include employees in reception areas and housekeeping.
Report suspicious behavior and crimes to Pets
the Sacramento Police Department so we AB 485: Pet sales- Requires all dogs, cats, and rabbits sold in California pet stores to be
can do our best to follow up! obtained from animal shelters or rescue groups.
Thanks South POP Public Safety
SouthPOP@pd.cityofsacramento.org Prop 63: Ammunition purchases- Passed by voters in 2016, beginning July 1, 2019,
Should you be the victim of a minor theft ammunition dealers will be required to check with the Department of Justice at the time of
(package being stolen, bicycle from the purchase that individuals seeking to buy ammunition are not prohibited persons.
front of your property, car burglary, etc), SB 1100: Firearms transfers- Raises the age to buy all legal fi r earms f rom 1 8 t o 21.
please be sure to fi l e a n o nline report Californians were already barred from buying handguns until age 21. Military members, law
on the SacPD website, https://www. enforcement and those with hunting licenses are exempt.
cityofsacramento.org/Police/How-Do-I/ SB 1200: Gun control- Eliminates fees for requesting gun violence restraining orders and
File-a-Police-Report. Please ensure to allows law enforcement offi cers who confi scate guns under the program to seize ammunition
note if you have video surveillance that as well.
captured the event. If you see suspicious AB 2103: License to carry concealed weapons- Requires that anyone wanting to carry a
activity in your neighborhood (such as a concealed weapon undergo a minimum of eight hours of training on fi rearm safety, handling
person casing houses, checking cars, etc.) and technique. In addition, applicants would need to demonstrate how to safely handle and
please call the non-emergency number at
916-264-5471. Cont. Page 4
P.O. BOX 188285, Sacramento, CA 95818 | www.landpark.org
Demolition plans for Gem Car Wash
In December, the LPCA 300 Richards Boulevard,
received information from the 3rd Floor Sacramento, CA
City that an application had 95811
been submitted to demolish P: (916)808-5519 |
Gem Car Wash, a full-service aanguiano@cityofsacramento.org
car wash and vehicle detailing All comments will be
business located at 5150 considered by the City before
Freeport Blvd, and replace it approving or denying the
with a drive-thru car wash with application.
self-serve vacuum stations. Gem Car Wash originally
The new owner of the opened in 1962 and was
business, Alexander Kaplan,
out that Freeport Blvd currently has a
did not contact the Land Park Community sold to the father of Reed Hollingshead
few other self-serve car wash businesses
Association to provide the community in 1974. Reed eventually took over
and AM/PM has upcoming plans to
with information about his plans or to operations and managed Gem until
construct a gas station with car wash
garner community feedback prior to his earlier in 2018, when he sold it to
and self-serve vacuum stations of its
application submission. Kaplan is the Kaplan. The hope was that Kaplan would
own at Freeport Blvd and Blair Ave, near
founder of Eureka Dental Group, which continue operating Gem as a full-service
Executive Airport. To view the Gem Car
has two locations in Sacramento County. car wash, but the submitted application
Wash demolition application and project
Gem Car Wash currently employs 30 indicates otherwise. As of this
plan, visit https://www.landpark.org/
people and the application states that printing, the LPCA board is
gem-car-wash/ .
four employees will be needed to operate scheduled to meet with the architect
The community can still share their
the drive-thru car wash. of the Gem Car Wash project in
comments about the demolition plans
Upon sharing the demolition application February. Rumors of the demolition
by contacting Angel Anguiano at the
on social media, the LPCA has heard being canceled are unfounded. If any
City’s Planning Division at:
from customers of Gem Car Wash and changes are made to the application, the
Angel Anguiano
others in the area who have primarily LPCA will let the community know.
City Planner | South Area | Planning
expressed concern about losing the only
Division
full-service car wash in the Land Park
area. Additionally, it has been pointed Is the Zoo on the move?
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Become a Board Member foliage, the current Zoo could become
a botanical garden as a location for
Would you like to give back to your community and become more involved in community groups to gather and have
decisions affecting the Land Park area? Are you a business owner or resident in Land meetings. When asked if the Zoo would
Park, Upper Land Park, College Plaza, South Land Park Estates, or South Land Park be willing to have two sites with the
Terrace? Consider becoming an LPCA Board Member! The LPCA is a volunteer Land Park location focused on smaller
community group committed to preserving and enhancing the quality of life in the animals, Jacobs said that the operation of
Land Park neighborhood by: two zoo sites was not something the Zoo
• Advocating to protect and preserve William Land Park was considering. The Zoo is focused on
• Hosting events that bring neighbors and the community together having one, larger location.
• Raising community awareness on issues affecting our neighborhood The Land Park Community Association
• Supporting local entities, groups, and projects that enhance life in Land Park initially learned of the Zoo’s plans
• Working with elected officials and City staff to advocate on behalf of the Land Park for a move when it was announced by
community news outlets. As the LPCA learns more
If you are interested in applying to be a member of the board, applications can be about possible Zoo move plans, such
found at information will be shared with the
http://www.landpark.org/association/ and are being accepted until March 1, 2019. community. At this time, the LPCA
Have questions or want more information about what it means to be a board member? has not taken a position on a possible
Email info@landpark.org or call (916) 800-3963. Board elections will be held at the Zoo move and wants to take into
Annual Membership meeting on March 20th. consideration the needs and well-being
of the animals as well as the feedback
from area residents.
P.O. BOX 188285, Sacramento, CA 95818 | www.landpark.org
Fall Safety & Security Meeting
By Lori Korleski Richardson Some of the topics that the group “The city’s approach to safety and health
indicated concern about were homeless goals is reactive; an effective investment
Land Park’s premier residential street, issues, traffic (speeding, congestion, strategy and visionary approach requires
Land Park Drive, is as wide as a boulevard enforcement), response time to urgent a proactive component to change the
in many places, but without a boulevard’s calls from residents, lack of service and conditions known to cause and increase
calming influence of trees or plants in a crosswalk safety. risk of severe crashes, and discourage
median. And many concerned residents Many charts and figures were presented, people from walking, cycling, etc.”
are asking what is to be done now that but those who attended had additional Neighbors voiced concern about drivers
traffic has become heavier as more people requests for statistics that the police speeding and bypassing other cars,
stream into midtown and downtown to officers said would be made available at nearly hitting pedestrians.
take advantage of new nightlife. the next gathering. Kris Rogers noted There was a discussion about the
At an event at the Crocker-Riverside that the statistics did not include “calls building of medians and pedestrian
Elementary School auditorium on for service,” meaning how many calls crossing islands to help curb traffic.
the evening of Oct. 23, about 30 neighbors made to 911 or 311 during Rogers asked about “the Vision Zero
concerned citizens gathered to talk with that same time period. “CFS matters program adopted by Mayor Steinberg.
representatives from the Sacramento because it indicates the actual calls law Vision Zero includes the building of
Police Department (Capt. Alisa Buckley, enforcement receives. For instance, medians and crossing islands or lighted
Lt. Paul Freeman, Sgt. Greg Galliano, ‘vehicle burglary’ appears to be down crosswalks to help curb speeding and
and Officer Clay Whitcomb), and City 28% for 2018, but neighbors have lower pedestrian fatalities.”
Traffic Engineer Ryan Moore and the noticed nightly car break-ins and have Said City Traffic Engineer Ryan Moore,
Supervisor of Traffic Investigations surveillance cameras to prove it. ... The “Land Park Drive will not get a raised
Loanna Hernandez. Jerry Champa, an data does not support what neighbors are median.”
LPCA member and retired engineer experiencing.” The funding for Vision Zero, Moore
for CalTrans, was also on hand to Another attendee described a petition noted, comes from a limited resource
facilitate conversation on transportation signed by more than 100 residents for of grants. At the moment, he said there
matters, and three students from Health improvements to make it easier and safer is not enough money to finance these
Professions High School assisted with to cross Land Park Drive, but stated: speed-curbing projects.
the meeting.
New Laws for 2019
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shoot a firearm and perform a live-fire shooting exercise at a firing range. Local sheriffs and police chiefs would still issue concealed
weapons permits.
AB 3129: Firearms prohibited persons- Creates a lifetime ban on gun ownership for anyone convicted of misdemeanor domestic
violence. It only applies to convictions after Jan. 1, 2019 and is not retroactive.
SB 1421: Police transparency- Allows public access to police records in use-of-force cases, as well as investigations that confirm on-the-
job dishonesty or sexual misconduct.
SB 1391: Juveniles, fitness for juvenile court- Prohibits 14- and 15-year old criminal defendants from being prosecuted as adults.
SB 1046: DUI deterrence- Expands a pilot program that mandates ignition interlock devices for severe or repeat drunk driving
convictions from four counties to statewide. Transportation
AB 2989: Helmets and Motorized Scooters- Helmets are no longer required for motorized scooter riders over 18 or older. Motorized
scooters are also allowed on Class IV and Class II bike paths. It is still illegal to ride a motorized scooter on a sidewalk. The law also
allows scooters to ride on roads with speed limits up to 35 mph.
AB 1755: Bicycle Hit-and-Run on Bike Paths- Hit-and-run laws will be expanded to include bicyclists on bike paths. That means, if a
bicyclist hits a person, resulting in a death or injury, the bicyclist must stay at the scene. The bicyclist can be held accountable.
AB 3077: Bicycle Helmets- Anyone younger than 18 not wearing a helmet on a bicycle, scooter, skateboard or skates will be issued a
“fix-it” citation. If the minor can show they took a bicycle safety course and has a helmet that meets safety standards within 120 days,
the citation will be non-punishable.
AB 516: Temporary license plates- Requires auto dealers to issue temporary paper license plates when new cars are purchased, rather
than current dealer logos, to ensure all drivers pay required tolls.
AB 544: HOV decals- Green and white HOV land stickers and decals will no longer be valid. You’ll need a red decal. Affects more than
230,000 drivers throughout the state.
AB 1824: Fine for loud vehicle exhausts- Drivers in a vehicle or motorcycle with an excessively loud exhaust will be fined. Previously,
they would have been cited with a “fix-it” ticket.
P.O. BOX 188285, Sacramento, CA 95818 | www.landpark.org
From the desk of Councilmember Steve Hansen
Commission for their instrumental work an important issue for the Land Park
keeping William Land Park beautiful and community, and in the New Year the City
providing a model of neighborhood- Council will deepen our commitment to
led park volunteerism for the rest of addressing our City’s
the City. Through strong advocacy and homelessness crisis. Throughout the
leadership at the council, we also facilitated winter, my colleagues and I will be working
an agreement with Morgan Golf, avoiding to vet sites from each council district to
closure of the historic provide an additional 800 beds of shelter
Land Park Golf Course. These are just capacity that could mean
a few examples of the great work we’ve the ability to serve up to 2400 people
achieved together in 2018. experiencing homelessness each year.
Moving into the New Year, 2019 brings a While we’re focused on that goal, we’re
lot of opportunities to reinvest in William committed to addressing the homelessness
With 2018 coming to an end, I’m proud Land Park and the neighborhood that crisis in a way that
of the work that we’ve been able to achieve shares its name. My office and the Youth, works with our neighborhoods and refl ects
with the Land Park Neighborhood. A Parks and Community Enrichment staff community priority through an open
particular highlight was the celebration have engaged the community and launched dialogue.
of Land Park’s 100th Anniversary. Our a reforestation master plan that will begin Currently, my offi ce is collecting comments
office loved working with the dedicated in the spring with the planting of 80 new on District Four shelter options and I ask
volunteers from LPCA and seeing so trees in Land Park. that anyone interested in participating
many families come out to celebrate the Fairytale Town’s current and future take the survey: https://goo.gl/forms/
crown jewel of our City’s parks system on a attendees will be able to enter a world of pJSgp6vd7mNKFgyH3.
beautiful August night. We are also so glad imagination and explore new learning areas The future is bright for our city and I look
to have been able to honor former Mayor and play structures. The 1940’s William A. forward to representing you all in the
Anne Rudin by dedicating the Mayor Carroll Amphitheater renovation project coming year. Happy Holidays and cheers
Anne Rudin Peace Pond in Land Park. In will address and improve accessibility to a New Year!
September, we also were proud issues and transform the amphitheater into Best,
to recognize the Land Park Volunteer a modern outdoor performance facility. Councilmember Steve Hansen
Corps at the Parks and Recreation We also know that homelessness is
Anansi’s Web Unveiling
On September 7, 2018, Fairytale Town
unveiled their first new play structure in 21
years, Anansi’s Web, with a ribbon cutting and
gathering of donors and members. The next day,
Anansi’s Web opened to the public. Anansi’s
Web represents the West African folktales of
Anansi the spider, the keeper of all stories and
wisdom. He’s also a trickster who obtains his
goals through various ruses. The new set features
three vertical climbing webs between four posts
featuring characters from an Anansi tale: a leopard clinging to a tree trunk, a python wrapped around another tree with a hornet’s
nest, a turtle, and a monkey. A sculpture of Anansi sits in the center of the exhibit.
Anansi’s Web was designed, created, and installed by artist Garr Ugalde. Garr is an accomplished Sacramento sculptor who
has exhibited widely in Sacramento and across the country. He attended art school at the University of Nebraska Omaha before
moving to California in 1979 to attend San Jose State University, where he studied printmaking and sculpture. Since moving to
the Sacramento region in 1993, he set up a sculpture studio and has been actively involved in the arts community. He also has
completed several public commissions throughout the Sacramento region. His most recent public installation is a series of three
sculptures called Agora’s Lights, which was installed in December 2016 at American River College.
The Land Park Community Association’s Grants Program awarded $2,500 to Fairytale Town in 2017 to help fund the project.
P.O. BOX 188285, Sacramento, CA 95818 | www.landpark.org
No To Year-Round Vacation Rentals
The results of the LPCA survey regarding located next door to their homes or on their vacation rentals. The board believes that
year-round short-term vacation rentals street. Issues have included short-term housing within the LPCA boundaries
are in and show that a majority of surveyed vacation rentals used as a regular party should be utilized primarily by long-term
residents within the LPCA boundaries venue, more than the allowed six occupants residents, whether renters or homeowners,
oppose Conditional Use permits that staying at a residence, multiple vehicles of who have an investment in the community
would allow individuals to rent their non- short-term rentals taking up the remaining and respect the quality of life that we
owner occupied residences as short-term street parking or blocking driveways, all enjoy. Since the neighborhood is
vacation rentals year-round. An online violations of the noise ordinance, and a desirable area with quiet streets, we
survey link was emailed in September to short-term renters not respecting the believe that preserving those and other
all LPCA members and a separate link with property of others. Other complaints positive qualities of the neighborhood
the same survey questions was emailed focus on homeowners not responding to can be done by ensuring that short-term
to former LPCA members and posted on complaints from the neighbors of their vacation rentals do not become the norm.
Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor.com property in a timely manner. There have Land Park area residents should not have
for anyone in the community to submit also been a couple instances of short- to shoulder the burden of dealing with
their feedback. Of those who took the term renters driving while intoxicated various short-term renters each week
online survey, 72% of LPCA members and damaging resident vehicles. Also, the so that a homeowner, who may not even
and 60% of non-members are opposed to lack of oversight by the City concerning live in the area, can make more money by
non-owner occupied residences within short-term vacation rental permitting and renting their dwelling at a daily rate vs.
the neighborhood being used as short- enforcement is a concern. having long-term tenants on a lease. We
term vacation rentals year-round. There After considering the issues that residents believe that Conditional Use permit short-
was more support for rooms rented in have experienced with short-term vacation term vacation rentals are better situated
owner-occupied homes and in granny flats rentals, the results of the survey, and the in areas that are closer to hotel districts
behind owner-occupied homes. The LPCA shortage of housing in Sacramento, the and walkable to entertainment venues,
boundaries include Land Park, Upper LPCA board has taken a stance opposing eateries, and tourist attractions, such as in
Land Park, College Plaza, South Land Park Conditional Use permits for short-term Downtown and Midtown.
Terrace & South Land Park Estates (aka
South Land Park Hills).
The City of Sacramento currently allows
individuals to apply for a short-term
rental permit if they would like to rent
their homes, granny flats, or rooms in
their homes as short-term vacation rentals
through companies such as Airbnb or
VRBO. Non-owner occupied short-term
vacation rentals are allowed to be rented
up to 90 days per year, whereas renting
out a room in one’s primary residence has
no limit of days. If a homeowner would
like to rent their non-owner occupied
home for more than 90 days per year as
a short-term rental, a Conditional Use
permit is required. A Conditional Use
permit for short-term vacation rentals,
usually referred to as a Bed & Breakfast
Inn Conditional Use permit, cost around
$5,000. All short-term rental operators Discover Independent Living with Services
must collect a 12% Transient Occupancy in Land Park at Eskaton Monroe Lodge.
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Preps for A Taste of Land Park 2019 Eskaton Holiday
Luncheon
Planning for A Taste of Land Park people taking part, the better. If A Taste
2019 is underway! If you’ve attended A of Land park sounds like an event you
Taste of Land Park over the years, you would be interested helping with, please
know that we bring together a variety of let us know by emailing info@landpark.
restaurants, wineries, breweries, artists, org or calling 916-800-3963.
and a fabulous band to make this event As we get closer to the event, held in By Lori Korleski Richardson
a success. This year, we’re also asking May, we will also be putting out a call Eskaton Monroe Lodge may be in the
for community help. If you have had a for volunteers to help pass out glasses, heart of Land Park at 3225 Freeport
desire to take a more active role in the wristbands, pick-up trash, and more Blvd., but the residents sometimes feel
planning and preparation of A Taste of on the day of the event. We hope that like it’s a world apart. To make them feel
Land Park, we would love to talk to you. you will consider supporting our only more a part of this community, LPCA
We’re looking for dedicated, organized fundraiser of the year, which supports member Shannel LaDue for the past
individuals to help us with outreach, all the events, programs, and grants the three years has been organizing a holiday
orders, reservations, and more. There is LPCA is able to bring to and distribute in dinner in December for all the residents
a lot that happens behind-the-scenes to the community. who still enjoy socializing.
bring this event to fruition and the more “They are so appreciative … we try to
make this dinner something special
GREAT for them,” LaDue said. About a half-
dozen LPCA members were on hand
to help, dressed up in holiday hats and
ARCHITECTURE, headbands.
Riverside Clubhouse, 2633 Riverside
Blvd., catered the full dinner, a
SCHOOLS, PARKS, traditional turkey meal or a sirloin meal,
with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies.
The Eskaton kitchen staff plated, while
TREES, LOCATIONS the LPCA crew interacted with the
residents by taking orders and serving.
MAKE GREAT The kitchen also provided the beverages.
LaDue said they served 24 turkey and
27 steak dinners, with Vic’s Ice Cream
NEIGHBORHOODS donated for dessert. Monroe Lodge
resident Merrill Starr had the steak
Proudly working and raising a family in South Land and said, “it was done perfectly; even
Park Terrace. When you buy or sell your property the zucchini was super.” Her table
with me, I’ll donate $500 to a neighborhood, companion Beth Frye raved about “the
PTA, Land Park Soccer, Little League, Softball Team beautiful turkey and the interesting
or local library of your choice at close! vegetables in the dressing.”
The entertainment was provided by
students from Hiram Johnson under the
direction of Michelle Rogers and Tyrone
Jones.
P.O. BOX 188285, Sacramento, CA 95818 | www.landpark.org
Upcoming Community Meetings
LPCA Board LPCA Community Meeting- Wednesday, January 16th at 6:30pm. Location:
Executive Board Eskaton Monroe Lodge, 3225 Freeport Blvd.
Stephanie Duncan LPCA All Membership Meeting and Board Elections- Wednesday, March 20th
President at 6:30pm. Location: Eskaton Monroe Lodge, 3225 Freeport Blvd. Hear from
Alison Leary elected officials and vote for open LPCA board seats. To apply for a position on
Vice President the LPCA board, visit https://www.landpark.org/association/ to download a
Paul Parmley board application.
Secretary
Mitch Rohrer For all the latest events, visit the LPCA events calendar at www.landpark.org/
Treasurer events/
Denny Jones
Shannel La Due
Reporters!
Joleen Lonigan Are you an aspiring or retired reporter? We want to put
Craig Rutledge your skills to work in preparing this quarterly newsletter. Volunteer reporters
John Schade would cover association issues, as well as related neighborhood
Art Taylor happenings and special interest stories. If you think you could
Steve Winlock spare a few hours a month and keep your pen sharp, please
Joe Zadeh email editor@landpark.org or call Stephanie at 916-800-3963.
Newsletter Contributors
LPCA Membership Stephanie Duncan & Lori Korleski Richardson
If you are not already a member of the
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