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Shared Interest Group Announcements

CRI (Conservatives, Republicans, and Independents) CRI (Conservatives, Republicans, and Independents)

Our April Meeting was very informative. We had two speakers who will For more information about our group, check out our group page on the
be great assets to our State and our Country. Roger Niello is a candidate HOA web site: www.theclubatwestparkca.com/cri . To join our group
for CA Senate, District 6 and Kevin Kiley is a candidate for US contact Alice at klanga@comcast.net.
Congress in District 3.
Roger Niello is a former Assemblyman, but better known for his car Club Crafters
dealership. He is a strong conservative who has a plan for our state’s
homeless and crime issues which have both increased over the last few Every Tuesday 10AM join us in the library. Whatever
years. your craft, learn new skills, complete unfinished projects,
He will work to update Lantern Petris-Short Act. The LPS Act is meant expand your abilities while enjoying the company of your
to protect the patient and the public from harm. There is currently no friends and neighbors.
consistent statewide policy for “holds” (detention of people for Our ongoing project is making blankets for Sacramento
evaluation), leaving California’s 58 counties to interpret the Act on their Blankets for Sacramento Kids. SBSK provides handmade blankets to
own. This fragmented and inconsistent application of the LPS Act puts children in the Sacramento and Placer Counties, in addition to State and
patients and the public at risk. National emergencies, such as forest fires. The blankets are distributed to
The reality is that California has a disproportionate dependence on children in homeless shelters, hospitals, schools, etc. We accept knitted,
hospital emergency departments, which leaves patients with mental crocheted, sewn, quilted, and no-sew fleece blankets from the
illness languishing for hours, days and sometimes weeks - awaiting community for donation.
psychiatric assessment and treatment because there are no clear In March, SBSK donated 834 blankets to Sacramento Food Bank, Halo,
guidelines. The result is hospital emergency departments sometimes Mercy San Juan Pediatrics, UC Davis Children’s Hospital, and the Crisis
filled with individuals who don’t need hospital-based psychiatric care. Nursery.
Today, it makes sense to strive to achieve the intent of the LPS Act and We continue to give to Sacramento Shriners Hospital. Every year
at the same time protect California’s hospitals from overcrowding while Shriners has a wish list of items they need; anyone in the community is
offering the most appropriate care for people in crisis. welcome to contribute. All of these are great projects to give back to the
He wants to change the way criminals are handled. He feels that the community while doing something creative and relaxing. If you have
current system needs to be revised to protect the citizens of this state. craft items you no long need or want, we are happy to take them. For
Unlike one Assemblyman who feels that “incarceration makes crime more information about our group, projects, or to donate items, contact
worse”, Roger feels that we need to keep violent and repeat offenders in Denise Caputo at 916-782-1663 or email dgcaputo5@comcast.net
jail to protect the citizens of this state. He will work to repeal the bills
that lessened the penalties for criminals. Club Trekkers
Roger says the State needs to balance the benefit to the protected class May is a great month for hiking. The weather won’t be too hot, trails
with the costs to the business in the regulations they create. He calls it will be dry and air should be clear. Hikes for May will take place on the
an “economic development ethic”. Regulations are designed to benefit first and third Tuesdays of the month and the following Saturdays. On
or protect certain consumers, workers, or the environment. The tax the alternate Saturdays, neighborhood walks will take place on local
burden is tough enough, but the regulations are a bigger burden to sidewalks and pathways. Emails will be sent out using The Club’s email
business. Once we can solve that burden, we should see businesses system to Club Trekker members a few days before each hike or walk.
staying in CA. The weather forecast for May is looking good and there are great
Kevin Kiley is currently our Assembly Representative. He has spent locations in the Auburn State Recreational Area as well as other
his entire career fighting for the citizens of CA. He is currently fighting locations.
to give us a break at the gas pumps, to remove the emergency powers
from our Governor and to allow parents to have a say in what is being Club Quilters ~ Quilters inspiring Quilters
taught in our schools.
Kevin decided to run for Congress because he sees the country starting to We meet the 2nd and 4th Fridays at 10:00 a.m. in The Library. If you
go down the same negative path that CA has gone down. He wants to have any questions please call Carol 361-290-3222
return to the policies that made our country great.
According to former Governor Pete Wilson, “Kevin Kiley is a smart and Club Veterans
relentless fighter who will stand up to the progressive politicians who
have weakened our national defense, defunded our police, sabotaged our Please come and check us out. You do not have to be a veteran to join.
energy independence, and undermined our economy. He will be a We are open to anyone who wants to be of service to those in need and
champion for restoring constitutional and limited government, stronger all projects are strictly voluntary. The coffee flows and the donuts are
border security and for ending runaway spending that feeds inflation and free!
has exploded our national debt in a way that menaces our children’s Don’t forget, the Veteran’s Spring BBQ is just around the corner on May
future.” 21st. Check out one of our adds in the courier as to specifics. This is an
th
Our next meeting is May 5 . Our speakers will be Ryan Ronco, event that gets sold out every year so do not miss out. Seats can be only
candidate for Placer County Registrar and Wayne Woo, candidate for purchased at The Club on these days Saturday, April 30th and Saturday,
Placer County Sheriff. May 14th, from 10:00 to 12:00. Seats are not available at the door.

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