Family Crab Feed

Our family enjoyed a wonderful New Year's Eve crab feed this year. Russ was a master at cleaning and cracking the whole crabs...our menu included salad, pasta, french bread and dessert. The little boys had a ball using the picks and nutcrackers to clean the crab meat from the claws..

The Lineup at West Capital Raceway

Thank you Brenda Anderson for sharing these wonderful photos of old West Capital Speedway/Raceway and the monument the WCRA Alumni erected in memory of the race track that was the fastest quarter mile dirt track west of the Mississippi. Per Brenda, "lots of very famous drivers raced there in its day" including her husband Johnny Anderson, the driver in most of the cars in these photos.

Inspirational Message of Peace Winner 2009

Jack Johnson's poem for Southport Elementary School's International Message of Peace Contest.

Guest Pianist...at Vince's Restaurant

We were treated to some beautiful Christmas Carols by this unknown pianist last week while having lunch in Pete Rossi's newly expanded dining room area at Vince's last week.

Neighborhood Art

These folks on Reuter Drive have a great collection of primitive art displayed in their front yard. The Stone Man is the latest creation.

Carolyn's Pomegranates

Carolyn and Tom's pomegranate tree has produced a bumper crop this year~
The pomegranate has appeared in myths, legends, art and history for centuries. Associated with health and rebirth, some scholars even place the pomegranate in the Garden of Eden, instead of an apple. Known as one of the earliest cultivated fruits, they may date back to 2000 B.C. and are still a fruit of fascination today.

Red Devils of the Washington Bobby Sox 1981-82

Thanks Rhonda Pope for sharing this great photo of the Red Devils of the Washington Bobby Sox 1981-82. In photo: Coaches: Wanda, Roy, Penny and?
last row: Stacy Machado, Elsa Gomez, Lynette Bertsch, Elvia Gomez, Rebecca Post, ?
Second Row: Vickie, Margaret Nunez, Judy Macias, Teresa Anderson?, Kathy Savala, Tammy Dyer..front row: Julia Gonzalez, Rhonda Pope

"Between the Blessing" Christmas Dinner at Jazzy Blues Cafe

Jazzy Blues Cafe proves that their generous portions are nothing compared to their generous hearts! At their first annual "Between the Blessings" Christmas Dinner, Jazzy Blues Cafe opened up their dining room and their kitchen to feed 200 people who were without a holiday meal. Shown here are the ladies from Skin Deep Finishing Institute, along with Skin Deep's CEO & President Rhonda Ernest (rear, in white) who helped to serve the crowd. 'Tis the season!

For more information on Jazzy Blues Cafe, visit http://www.jazzybluescafe.com . For more information on Ms. Ernest and the work she's doing for local youth visit Skin Deep Finishing Institute, visit http://www.skindeepfinishinginstitute.org .

Pj and Joan compare notes!

Pj Bonfield and Joan Smith...Pj was the first Principal's Secretary when River City Senior High School was established and Joan Smith is the Principal's Secretary at the New River High School.

Pj was the Principal's Secretary at Washington High School in Broderick before the district conjoined the two high schools. In 1979, James Marshall High School and Washington High merged to form River City High and Pj and Principal Errol Summy were assigned to the new campus.

Joan Smith was an instrumental member of the planning team that coordinated the move to the new campus location on Jefferson Boulevard last year.

Spare!

Jason Smith celebrates his spare in the Mayor's Holiday Bowling Party at Capitol Bowl. We had a great time! For more photos of the bowling bash see this album on Facebook-

The Lone Bike Rider

We passed this lone bike rider on Jefferson Boulevard Sunday morning on our way to "bottle our own" at Carvalho Winery located in the Old Sugar Mill. The fog and mist over the vineyards was beautifully eerie!

West Sacramento Christmas Basket Project

Debbie delivered a hot lunch to Helena's volunteers yesterday. They have been sorting and loading up boxes to be distributed to folks who need a helping hand this holiday.

Frosting of the Cake

More photos of the bakery in action during the James Marshall Preschoolers special field trip to the Nugget Market.

Golden State Junior High Basketball circa 1979

Thank you Hollis Blevins for sharing this photo of the Golden State Junior High School Basketball Team. (1979) In this photo: Jim Stall, Phillip Stout, Randy Haugen, Steve Virgen, Bill Handy, Jeff Handy, Robert Ferko, Al Harrington, Joe Baker, Vega, Ed Redmond, Michael Scott Funkner (photos), Arthur Roacha, Hollis Blevins, Mr. Laforte