The North Sacramento News, Volume 11, Issue 8 - August, 2008

Just a Thought...

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We appreciate what we invest in. Take time to invest in the community where you live or work. When we all invest, we all increase.”

Celebrating A New Day for Local Schools

July 1, 2008: The day when four Northern Sacramento County school districts officially became the new Twin Rivers Unified School District. Some described it as spectacular, even perfect. “It felt like a family reunion,” said one attendee. “I felt such joy and pride in seeing everyone come together. It’s a new beginning.” More than 500 employees and community members gathered for the Twin Rivers Day Celebration in a courtyard at the district’s McClellan Park office. For Superintendent Frank Porter, it was a “magic moment.” “We are honored to be in the place where a lot of events ...

North Sacramento News Columns

	The Restaurant Review California Cuisine I stopped into a deli-style restaurant (which I won’t name) the other day as I was in search of a roast beef sandwich. Per the sign’s ... Read this Article More from The Restaurant Review
	Summer Fun for Families Contest Winners!!! Family Night Invite North Highlands Jubilee Parks, Parks and More Parks A State Love Affair Escape to Lake Tahoe More from Summer Fun for Families
	The Plant Lady The Mid-Summer Buzz Raise your hand if you were aware that we are surrounded by parks! I had no idea that there are ten (nine developed and one currently under ... Read this Article More from The Plant Lady
	Voices from the Community North Sacramento News Delivers Neighborhood Cleanup Schools get boost from 400 Americorps Volunteers! Helping Families of Local Troops in Iraq More from Voices from the Community
	Contractor's Corner Maintaining Your Landscape I'll be the first to admit that it’s just too hot to mow the lawn in the afternoon on these summer days! The problem is, I don’t plan well enough ... Read this Article More from Contractor's Corner
	Independently Healthy What Does Spare The Air Season Mean For YOU? It’s summertime, and the Sacramento region is in the middle of the Spare The Air season. Many people have heard of the Spare The Air campaign, but ... Read this Article More from Independently Healthy
	Health & Nutrition Take a Walk Walking is still the most popular form of exercise around. It doesn't require much formal training, there is not expensive equipment to purchase, ... Read this Article More from Health & Nutrition
	Summer BBQ Series Gone Fishin' Now fishing is a fun summertime pastime but it is a lot more enjoyable when you like eating what you catch. A lot of BBQ people don’t particularly ... Read this Article More from Summer BBQ Series
	Real Estate Is the Housing Market Showing Signs of Recovery The housing market in the North Highlands and Antelope areas is showing signs of a slow but steady recovery. We have seen an increase of activity ... Read this Article More from Real Estate