Airman Christina Vinson Proudly Serves

Thank you Lori Mathis for sharing this photo of Airman Christina Vinson. Christina is the daughter of John Vinson whose family erects the 9/11 memorial on Jefferson Boulevard. Read the Sacramento Bee feature on Patriot John Vinson here.

Remembering 9/11: We shall never forget them

Thank you to Rob Peffer for sharing his photos of the 9/11 Memorial on Jefferson Boulevard. John Vinson has been erecting the flag memorial every year since the first anniversary of September 11th, 2001.

RIP Dick Smoot

SMOOT, Earl Richard 'Dick'
Jan. 7, 1924 - Aug. 28, 2011
Born in Bakersfield, CA., Dick spent his early years, to the sixth grade, on adventurous travels with his parents as migratory workers. He attended grade school in Portland, OR, Bakersfield and Orland, CA. He graduated from Orland High School, attended Santa Barbara State College, graduated with a BA in Industrial Arts Education from Chico State, and obtained his Masters from San Francisco State College. He served with the U.S. Army in WWII and became a teacher and Assistant Principal at River City High School.
Dick is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Sue; sons Douglas of Roseville; Mark of Dubai, and Scott of Sacramento; granddaughters Candace, Amy, and Erin of Cameron Park; sister Margorie of Yuba City; many nieces and nephews; and many wonderful and loving close friends.
Dick has requested no service except what may be at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Orland, CA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Yolo Hospice.
Published in The Sacramento Bee from September 2 to September 3, 2011

Read more: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sacbee/obituary.aspx?n=earl-richard-smoot-dick&pid=153401328#ixzz1WtvZp1K0

Horse Shoes...sans shoes!

OW...hope those toes weren't in the way when those horse shoes hit!

River Cats Winning Weekend

Our River Cats are kicking it this season and beat the Colorado Sky Sox in both home games last Saturday eve and Sunday afternoon. The fireworks at the end of the game were an awesome finale to a great night.

Curb Painter

So now we know how and who paints the curbs red in our City!

The Baby Loaf VW MicroBus

The Tillamook Baby Loaf Tour Bus stopped by the Nugget Market in West Sacramento yesterday. Trivia: 759 2lb medium cheddar baby loafs can fit in this VW Microbus.

Remembering Addison Sue Enos

Addison Sue Enos
January 14th, 2009- July 19th, 2011

Addison made a peaceful and painless journey into healing and a new life, free of her cancer in her mommy's arms. Please join our family at 11am on Saturday, July 30th, 2011 at George L. Klumpp Chapel of Flowers, 2691 Riverside Boulevard Sacramento CA 95818, for Addison's memorial service. After her memorial and interment we welcome everyone to join us at 4520 South River Rd, West Sacramento CA 95691 for a celebration honoring Addie. We kindly ask that all black attire be avoided. We wish to celebrate Addie's youth, personality and spirit, in color. This day is open to all who wish to attend; whether we know you well or not at all. If you were touched by our brave little Addison we want to share this day with you and our family.
Addison was the daughter of Carl and Amanda Enos, and grandaughter of Robin and Wally Enos (retired Fire Captain of the West Sacramento Fire Dept.)
Thank you Brittany Miller From Crossfit in West Sacramento for sharing this information.

Friday Night at the Goose Club

We stopped by the Goose Club last Friday evening to enjoy hearing the crowd sing Karaoke with Charlene and Beth and also say hello to owner Carl Zagar behind the bar. I have a memory of "way back when" our mom used to call for a pizza "to go" from the Goose Club. Does anyone else remember those days?

Fireworks for sale in West Sacramento

Jolaine Beers placed her order for 4th of July fireworks at the River City High School Booster Club stand on Jefferson Boulevard near Whitey's. The City of West Sacramento will allow fireworks during the period of 12 noon on the 28th of June through 12 noon on the 6th of July this year. Be sure and buy your fireworks from one of the non-profit sellers in West Sacramento.

San Pedro Association Festa 2011

San Pedro Association celebrated it’s 89th Festa in Bryte on Sunday, June 26. Carne Espeta BBQ was served as it has been since the first Festa in 1922. Held at historic San Pedro Park in Bryte off of N. Hobson, it’s membership draws from the original Madeiran and Portuguese decendents and families from Bryte as well as those in the greater Sacramento area.

The association main focus is maintaining it’s historical presence in the West Sacramento community and preservation of its historical park. For more information about San Pedro Association see www.sanpedroassociation.org. Thank you Vickie Ramos for sharing this photo.

"Chance" the Police Dog

This is Chance... and he is demonstrating his skills/job for the crowd at the Relay For Life event held at River City High School. He found a container of gun powder and is excited to retrieve his stick as his reward. Beautiful dog!

West Sacramento Relay for Life

The first ever Relay for Life event in West Sacramento raised over $60,000 to help fight cancer! Over 40 teams and hundreds of people dedicated themselves to walking 24 hours to show that cancer never sleeps. Some highlights of the event.

Relay for Life comes to West Sacramento

From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM on Sunday - River City HS will be the home of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. About 40 teams will be wet up with tents and booths on the track around the football field - walking in support and memory of cancer. 24 hours of walking to show that cancer never sleeps. There will be food vendors, an American Cancer Society Store and lots of fundraisers on-site to raise money for cancer. There will also be a kids zone sponsored by the city. Visitors are welcome to come and walk during the day and visit the Relay. We hope you will check it out!