Good News for Natomas

Thanks to the hard work of community leaders the North Natomas Finance Plan went forward today and was supported by about a dozen speakers - no one opposed - and the City Council voted unanimously to support the plan.

The community worked with developers and with the highest City officials (Mayor Johnson and Manager Kerridge) to compromise and balance a budget on tangible dollars - addressing a complete solution to the previously fatally flawed NNFP.

Mayor Johnson thanked us for our hard work.

As a result of these efforts we will get our fire station on the west side of I-5. Its build out will be expedited.

We worked hard to protect the revenue sources intended to stabilize our community - we found other funding to complete the North Natomas library and we found money for a community center and the top transportation project in our region - an over-cross at El Centro.

In the future we will also be able to build a police sub-station and other transportation related projects.

This advancement was a great success for Natomas and while the NNFP is still not perfect it is much improved from where it was back in October.

Definitely cause for celebration as we right the ship and move our region closer to its potential.

Good job,

Angelique Ashby, JD

President, Creekside Neighborhood Association

Co Founder, Natomas Crime & Safety Leadership Team

Creekside Walk About

Four Board members of the Association met some neighbors in the North Platte and Winamac area in the evening of May 27. They passed out fliers on how to get involved in the Association. Here is the info from the flier:

You are invited to join the

Creekside Neighborhood Association.

We meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month
at 7 p.m.
at the Homecoming Apartments Clubhouse.

You can join our Yahoo Group
by contacting ashbyangelique@yahoo.com
or check out the blog at www.creeksideneighbors.blogspot.com.

Join us at the June 16 Meeting to help plan the
3rd Annual 4th of July Block Party on Naponee Court.


The Creekside Neighborhood Association is responsible for:

• Co-hosting the Creekside Faire in the Fall
• Hosting the Kokomo Park Weekly Play Group, Creek Week, the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, the Annual 4th of July Block Party and Parade
• Assisting the City of Sacramento with traffic controlling measures such as suggesting the stop signs at East Commerce and Ottumwa, the stop signs at Kokomo and New Market, the “Not A Through Street” sign in Naponee Court, the speed lumps to be placed on Kokomo across the park and the speed tables to be placed on North Park across H. Allen Hight School
• Acquiring a pedestrian and bike path from Creekside to Inderkum High School
• Suggesting to Safeway locking mechanisms on carts to prevent them from being left in our neighborhood
• Working with the City of Sacramento to keep Kokomo Park clean, safe and graffiti free and the Linear Park, along Broadwater, maintained
• Working with Code Enforcement to clean-up overgrown lawns and vehicles parked for long-terms on our narrow street
• A neighborhood watch program
  

We are a Neighborhood Association, not a Homeowners Association.
There are no fees to join, just your presence and input are appreciated.

****Remember to slow down when driving thru the neighborhood.****
Warm weather brings kids outside.
Keep our kids safe.

Neighborhood Walk About

Instead of the CNA monthly meeting, we have scheduled a Creekside Neighborhood Walk About on May 27. The CNA Board's plan is to reach out to neighbors to make them aware of the Neighborhood Association, how we as neighbors communicate, community resources and upcoming Creekside events.

Welcome New Stop Signs

The intersection at New Market and Kokomo is now a four-way stop. Take caution when crossing this intersection as some people may not notice the new signs.

Thank you to Creekside Residents who headed the effort on calming the traffic in Creekside.

Creekside is Getting Lumps, Tables and Stops

Thank you to several Creekside residents who have worked with the City in the last 9 months or so to improve traffic safety in Creekside.

Creekside is getting -
1) Speed Lumps (bumps with cut outs for emergency vehicles) on Kokomo Dr. (by the park and Homecoming Apartments)

2) Speed Tables (kinda like bumps but flat on top) on North Park in front of H. Allen Hight

3) A STOP sign at the intersection of Kokomo and New Market (behind Safeway)

Thank you to Creekside residents who turned in ballots in a timely manner. The ballots have all been received and we are ready to move forward. All three projects should be installed and completed by the end of the summer.

Message from a Creekside Dad

Hello fellow Creekside residents,

I have been living in the Creekside Natomas community for nearly 7 years now. It is my honor to share wonderful news to everyone in our community. My daughter, Ashley, was selected to be a National American Miss California Finalist. This is a great opportunity for her to show her talent. Her life long goal is to become an original artist and actress. Ashley is working on getting sponsorship to help her with the sponsorship fee for the event. She got three businesses to be her sponsors. I have coupon cards with the savings of over $100 from Mt. Mike Pizza which is one of Ashley's sponsors. Each coupon card is $10.00 each and it will proceed toward Ashley's sponsorship fee. If you are interested in Mt. Mike Pizza coupon card, please let me know. My email address is: davidcrum23@yahoo.com. It is wonderful to see someone like my little girl to be a representative not only from Sacramento but from our Natomas Creekside community as well.

David Crum

Neighbor in Creekside Natomas

*Edits made by CNA Blog Editor*

City of Sacramento Curfew Law by Capt. Hahn

The City of Sacramento has a curfew law that makes it a misdemeanor for
any minor to remain in any public place or any establishment within the
city during curfew hours - which is any time after 10:00 pm. There are
some exceptions to this ordinance such as if the minor is with their
parent or attending an official school function, religious function, or
organized dance or sporting event that is supervised by adults.

The Sacramento Police Department will conduct random Curfew Sweeps over
the next several months in an attempt to ensure that young people are
complying with this City Ordinance.

If you would like more information about Sacramento’s Curfew
Ordinance, you can go to www.cityofsacramento.org and select “City

Codes”. The Curfew Ordinance is 9.40.020 of the Sacramento City Code.
It is the hope of the Sacramento Police Department that minors will be
engaged in positive and productive things late at night as opposed to
being violation of the Curfew Ordinance.

Kops-N-Kids Summer Camp

April 6, 2009

Kops-N-Kids summer camp registration opens

By Niesha Lofing

Registration begins today for a summer camp program that teams Sacramento youth with area law enforcement.

The 23rd annual Kops-N-Kids camp provides children ages 9 through 13 with a week of sports, cheer and dance sessions with members of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

The camp also features gang resistance, drug awareness and violence prevention materials and activities, the organization's Web site states.

Cost of the camp is $25 per camper for the week. The fee was lowered last year, down from $35, in light of the economic downturn, states a news release by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a participating agency.

The number of hot meals served each day was increased last year, an action that will continue this year. Campers also receive T-shirts, gear bags and prizes throughout the week.

Scholarships are available for students who have participated in the national Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) program.

Carmichael Elks Lodge, Maloof Entertainment, the Sacramento River Cats, Elk Grove Subway, Noah's Bagels, Wells Fargo Bank, the Target Corp., the Coca Cola Bottling Company and other businesses are helping support the camp program.

Free busing is available from certain locations in the San Juan, Rio Linda, Twin Rivers, Elk Grove and Sacramento City Unified school districts.

The camp is being held at Rosemont High School, 9584 Kiefer Boulevard, Sacramento.

For information about the camp, go to www.kopsnkids.com.

No Meeting on Wednesday, May 20

The meeting for Wednesday, May 20 has been canceled and rescheduled as a Creekside Walk About for May 27. Details in the following post.

Message from Inderkum High School PTSA

The IHS PTSA would like to welcome all those interested in joining our organization next year to attend our May 14, 2009 meeting (at 6:30 p.m. in the IHS attendance center - entrance is located near the N. Natomas library wing of the school).

In addition to our regular agenda, we will be conducting elections of next year's officers to make a smooth transition for the 2009-2010 school year!

Tips for Burglary Prevention by Sac PD

This time of year the city of Sacramento sees a general increase in property related crimes. This year is no exception. The Police Department is seeking your assistance in reducing this increasing problem in your neighborhoods. The most important thing you can do is to call the police if you happen to see any suspicious activity. We also want you to make your residence uninviting for the potential burglar. This can be accomplished by the following:

• Develop rapport with your neighbors. Start a Neighborhood Watch
• Have plenty of lighting around the perimeter of your residence, as well as all entries into the home.
• Install a burglar alarm that rings inside/outside your residence.
• Install screws in the track above the sliding door frame.
• Have solid doors with strong locks and strike plates at all entrances.
• Install door viewers with wide-angle lenses.
• Use deadbolt locks that extend at least one inch from the edge of the door.
• Lock your doors when you are away and when you are home. Dont leave your garage doors open when you are not in them.
• Close and lock all your windows when you are away even for just a few minutes.
• Keep a radio or TV on during the day to give the appearance that someone is home.
• If someone knocks on your door and you dont want to open it, make lots of noise so it is apparent someone is home. If it appears no one is home they may enter the back yard and attempt to get in.

Just remember to look for clues that someone may be casing your neighborhood. A stranger at your door asking for someone you dont know may be checking to see if someone is home. Many burglars simply gain entry through unlocked doors and windows so please close and lock all doors and windows when you are away!

Keep your hedges and trees trimmed away from your house. Provide a good line of site for your neighbors to observe your property to see what is going on. Tall hedges and overgrown trees provide cover for someone to break in to your home unnoticed.

If youre gone for an extended period of time dont make it obvious. Use timers on lights inside and outside the home. Stop the mail and the newspaper. Have a family member or friend keep an eye on your residence while you are away.

Keep your valuables in an unlikely place. Most burglars go directly to the bedroom, and especially to the dressers and night stands.

For more detailed information please review crime prevention tips on www.sacpd.org.

Remember that a crime can only be committed if three elements are present:

1. An offender who is intent on committing the crime;
2. A victim who is seen by the offender as vulnerable;
3. An environment that brings them together in the same area.

Also, most criminals dont want to be seen or observed. Keep your eyes and ears open to anything suspicious or unfamiliar and call the police. We are here to work with you to make Sacramento the best place to live and work.

H. Allen Hight Safety with Helmets Night

H. Allen Hight Elementary School will be hosting a Safety with Helmets Night on Tuesday May 12th from 5 to 7pm.

This fun-filled event will support students riding safely.
Students and parents are asked to come with their bicycles and helmets.
Every helmet will be checked to see if it is damaged and if it fits properly.
No students will leave without a helmet – if theirs will not work they will receive a new helmet for free.

Free food, prizes and information will be provided.


*****Message from Vanita Davis-Morris, H.Allen Hight Elementary Parent Volunteer*****

Hello All,

Over the past couple of months I have been working on getting a Helmet Safety Night for the elementary school. At this time I am still short volunteers. If any of you can find the time to assist on this evening, I would appreciate it. Please let me know as soon as possible. The event is May 12, 2009 from 5p.m. - 7p.m. at H. Allen Hight Elementary. This is and has been a great need in our community. We will be promoting the safety of wearing a helmet during bicycling, skateboarding, scooters and what are the proper guidelines for all while riding throughout the community.

Food will be provided by Rubios.

If you have a helmet, bring it with you. We will be checking for damaged helmets, as well as for helmets that are too big or too small and replacing them. (While supplies last)..

If you are able to help please email me as soon as possible or call me.

Thank you,

Vanita Davis-Morris

NJN Cheer Coordinator

*H.Allen Hight Elementary*

Parent Volunteer

oneluv.davismorris@gmail.com

(916)969-4067

(818)621-2711

**Edits made by CNA Blog Editor**

The Natomas Police and Community Resource Center Needs Donations and Volunteers

The Natomas Police & Community Resource Center has been serving the community for almost 4 months now and the volunteers are doing an outstanding job. They are serving hundreds of neighbors each month and hosting many community meetings, trainings and office hours.

The Center is also frequented by lots of Sacramento Police Officers who stop in to use the facilities, grab a snack, fax or copy something, use the phones or computers or eat their lunch.

This community has done a tremendous job staffing the Center with volunteers and all the goods and supplies needed to keep the place going.

There are a few needs right now and if any of you have the ability to help out it would be greatly appreciated.

Here is the list:

black ink cartridges (hp d2530, d2545 & d2560)

scotch tape

staples (standard size)

treats for the officers and volunteers (cookies, popcorn, brownies, fruit, etc.)

water

soda

And we can always use more volunteers. If you are interested please let me know ashbyangelique@yahoo.com.

Thank you all for your commitment to improving public safety in Natomas through community partnerships and volunteerism.

Angelique Ashby, JD

President - Creekside Neighborhood Association

Co Founder - Natomas Crime & Safety Leadership Team