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Activity in Jan ParkJust now

Carmen Hirkala from Lincoln/Barrett Hills

Recent calls to law enforcement that folks should know about are:

- Young adults setting off bottle rockets around 9:30 p.m. on 7/15-sheriff's helicopter responded
- Silver sedan with homeless gentleman frequenting the park for the last several months parking on Jan Drive and using the port-a-potty. Confirmed with vendor responsible for cleaning the port-a-potty possession of pornographic material on the man.
- One older caucasian man with white long beard, one african american younger (30's) man, and one red/brunette haired caucasian female in her 40's/50's riding bikes in park with lots of collected materials with them. Hostile and aggressive to visitors in the park and neighbors. Sheriff's Dept. responded, but group had left before they arrived.
- Bikes stolen from carport near park between 6-11 p.m. in the last 10 days.

Please please call the sheriff's dept. if you see or hear any suspicious behavior and many thanks to our active neighbors who make the difference in keeping our neighborhood safe.

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Meet Up with Susan Peters

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Dear Friends,

In 2005 I started holding “Office Hours” at various venues around the Third District.  It is now an annual tradition with me setting up a table at selected community events where residents can drop by and talk about items of interest with no appointment necessary.
This coming Thursday night, July 19, I will be holding another “Office Hours” from 6-7 pmprior to the free Fair Oaks Thursday Night Concert in the Park.  Please feel free to stop by before the concert begins at 7 pm to talk about items of interest with no appointment necessary on a “first come basis.”
The concert will be held at Village Park, 4238 Main Street, featuring the John Skinner Band.  Before the show, I will have a table set up to visit with residents.
 “Office Hours” for 2014 began in March at the annual trout fishing derby held in Howe Park followed in April at the Carmichael Egg Hunt.  In addition to this month’s visit to Fair Oaks, I plan to hold other “Office Hours” at other venues and I will post those dates and locations on my webpage.
I hope you can come by to visit.
Sincerely,
SUSAN PETERS
Supervisor, Third District

District 3 - Susan Peters

Fourth of July- Celebrate Safely!!

Illegal Fireworks are already a problem:

http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/video/10305470-illegal-fireworks-in-spotlight-as-fourth-of-july-draws-near-during-california-drought/

Please be very careful this holiday, particularly with the record drought conditions we are experiencing. CalFire will be strictly enforcing all ordinances and aggressively responding to illegal firework holders. Everyone's safety is in your hands, so do be sure to stay cool and comfortable while you celebrate, but most of all, be sure to be safe and encourage fire safety around you.

From Cal Fire Fireworks Safety:

Fireworks Safety Guide

Fire Danger is High this 4th of July!

Serious injuries and millions of dollars in property loss happen each year from wildfires sparked by fireworks. This year's extreme drought poses a particular threat for devastating wildfires throughout all of California.

California has a zero tolerance for the sale and use of illegal fireworks. Illegal fireworks include sky rockets, bottle rockets, roman candles, aerial shells, firecrackers and other types that explode, go into the air, or move on the ground in an uncontrollable manner. It is illegal to sell, transport, or use fireworks that do not carry the “Safe and Sane” seal, as well as possess or use any fireworks in a community where they are not permitted. If convicted, a violator could be fined up to $50,000 as well as sent to jail for up to one
year. There are nearly 300 communities within California that allow “Safe and Sane” fireworks.

See more at: http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Fireworks/#sthash.0CrptP5l.dpuf

Fireworks Safety Tips:

• Use only State Fire Marshal approved fireworks
• Local ordinances should be verified before purchasing and/or using fireworks
• Always read directions
• Always have an adult present
• Use fireworks outdoors only
• Never use near dry grass or other flammable materials
• Light one at a time
• Have a bucket of water and a hose handy

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Fireworks Injury Prevention Safety Tips:

• Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse
• Back up several feet immediately after lighting fireworks
• Never point or throw fireworks at another person
• Never experiment with fireworks
• Never attempt to re-light or “fix” fireworks
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing
• Never carry fireworks in your pockets
• Fireworks are not toys

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Know the Law:

Parents are liable for any damage or injuries caused by their
children using fireworks. - See more at: http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Fireworks/#sthash.0CrptP5l.dpuf


Alcohol Restriction:

Remember, no alcohol is allowed on the American River between Hazel and Watt Avenue for this holiday.

Here is a link to the Assembly Bill as it was passed: ftp://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/07-08/bill/asm/ab_0951-1000/ab_951_cfa_20070921_121252_sen_floor.html




Here is a link to some events going on here in town:

http://www.sacramento365.com/categories/index/8/283

http://sacramento.about.com/od/areaadventures/a/4th-Of-July-Fireworks-In-Sacramento.htm

http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-fourth-of-july-parties-in-the-sacramento-area/

KCRA's safety tips:

http://www.kcra.com/Fourth-of-July-firework-safety-tips/26744474#!7l416

Update From Sherrie Carhart

Hello Everyone in Carmichael,

1.       Our next Sheriff Community meeting for Carmichael is Sept 16^th.  We hope that you can attend.

2.       National Night Out is next month on August 5^th.  If you are interested in participating, please sign up and return the application right away.

3.       All Outdoor Marijuna grows are now completely illegal.

4.       Panhandlers  no longer can beg or request money from you and they can not approach you in places where you are vulnerable;  this includes gas stations, intersections, bank ATMs, check cashing businesses, entrances to parking lots,  medians or sidewalk within 200 feet of an intersection, bus stops, light rail stations, or anytime that you are in your car; where ever you are.

Sherrie Carhart, North Crime Prevention Specialist

Sheriff’s North Patrol Division

scarhart@sacsheriff.com

All documents pertaining to this update (panhandling ordinances, National Night Out application, outdoor marijuana grow ordinance) as well as other important documents from the Sheriff's Dept. and National Neighborhood Watch orgainzations are in a folder that can be accessible through my Dropbox account. Just click this link and it'll take you to all the helpful PDFs. 

Be safe and careful this holiday!

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3wx4dgykz6ziunb/AAABt1B9bUlN1XfCfjS0eMqca