The
public is invited to the Grand Opening of the Franklin School Community
Park at 70540 Franklin School Road (off Laird) on Thursday,
May 8th at 1:30 PM. The park is a joint development project
between Placer County, the Loomis Union School District and community
volunteers; it is part of the park district for Granite Bay. The 4.5
acres of land was provided by the school district and the construction
was overseen by the Placer County Department of Facility Services. The
park’s features include: a synthetic turf baseball diamond/soccer
field, a concrete trail and extensive landscaping; plans are also underway
to add a group picnic pavilion.
MAC Item
Summary
5/2/08
Placer County Agriculture
The Placer County Agricultural Marketing Director will discuss agriculture
in Placer County and in the Granite Bay area as well as provide an update on
upcoming events.
Hacienda Carmelitas Community Center
The property, located at the northwest corner of Eureka Road and Auburn-Folsom Road,
is the site for the proposed Hacienda Carmelitas, which would include a 5,600 square
foot Community Center, 6,400 square foot outdoor courtyard area, with an 88 space parking
lot. The proposed activities would include weddings, receptions, catered dinners and meetings.
Barton Road Bridge Replacement Project
The Placer County Department Public Works (DPW), will discuss the Barton
Road Bridge Replacement Project. Bids opened on April 25, 2008. Westco
Construction was the low bidder. Construction activities may begin mid-May.
Auburn-Folsom Widening Update
The Placer County Department Public Works (DPW), will review the status
and provide an update on the Auburn-Folsom Road Widening Project south phase.
Granite Bay Union School District Holding Public Forum
3/29/08
Taking
place on Wednesday, April 2nd, 6:30 PM in the Granite Bay
High School Theater, the forum will discuss declining enrollment in
the school district, examine possible solutions and take public input.
A 36 member Long Range Task Force consisting of parents, teachers and
administrators have been given the task of brainstorming possible solutions
to this problem. Some of these possible solutions include: closing schools,
reconfiguring schools to K-5 and 6-8, establishing a district run charter
school, etc. The task force’s final recommendations will be
presented to the board at its April 15th meeting; action will then
be taken at the board’s May 13th meeting.
The MAC website, introduced late last year, has just been updated
and now includes the latest agendas and other information for 2008.
This information can be found at:
http://www.placer.ca.gov/bos/District4/2008GraniteBayMAC.aspx.
The 2007 information can still be found at:
granitebaymac.com.
FYI: As always, the MAC’s latest agenda is posted below in the Meetings section of this page.
Granite Bay Recreation Association Under Development
1/19/08
In conjunction with Placer County Parks and the Granite Bay MAC Parks Committee, FirstStep Sports Marketing is in the process of developing the Granite Bay Recreation Association, which will be dedicated to providing Recreation
Opportunities for both youth and adults in the Granite Bay area.
For more information visit our
Youth Activities
section and scroll down to
"FirstStep, Placer County Parks and the Granite Bay MAC Parks Committee Developing the Granite Bay Recreation Association".
GBCA Loses A Great Supporter
1/13/08
Sadly, on Friday,
January 4, 2008, Ron Bakken passed away in his sleep
and the Granite Bay Community Association lost a great
supporter. Very active in the Granite Bay community, Ron
served several times on the Granite Bay MAC, South Placer Fire
Protection District sub-committees, an alternate to Placer County
LAFCO and most recently he was involved in planning the Granite
Bay Community Park and landscaping corridor along Douglas Blvd.
In 2003, Ron was honored by Placer County, for his dedicated
volunteer service to Granite Bay; receiving a community
service commemorative coin, presented by Supervisor Ted
Gaines.
We will miss Ron's logical,
constructive input at the many committees and meetings, which
many of us served on with him. In addition, as the original
webmaster of GraniteBay.com (from 2003 through early 2007), his
valued assistance, advice and continuous contributions will also
be greatly missed.
The memorial services for Ron will be
January 14, Monday, 11:00 at Lutheran Church, 6365 Douglas
Blvd., Granite Bay with lunch to follow. We hope to
purchase a memorial bench for the Granite Bay Community
Park; so, in lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to:
The critical act is recognizing a stroke and then getting the patient to medical assistance within 3 hours.
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
1.
Ask the individual to SMILE.
2. Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
3. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE
(Coherently) (i.e. . . It is sunny out today) If he or she
has trouble with any of these tasks, call 9-1-1
immediately and describe the symptoms to the
dispatcher.
Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage. The first three hours are
critical.
West Nile Virus
Since mosquitoes
are most active at dawn and dusk, people should either avoid being
outside at those times or use a repellant containing DEET. Wearing
long sleeves and pants are also a good idea. Most people who
are bitten by an infected mosquito will not become ill. However, up
to 20 percent of those who are infected will show mild flu-like
symptoms. About one in 150 infected people will develop severe
illness. The severe symptoms can include high fever, headache, neck
stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions,
muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis. These symptoms
may last several weeks, and neurological effects may be
permanent.
The Abatement
District and Placer County offer the following additional reminders
to prevent the spread of West Nile virus:
- Drain standing water weekly, since that's where mosquitoes lay
eggs. Check your yard for water in old tires, flower pots and bird
baths.
- Avoid mosquito bites by staying indoors at dusk and dawn when
mosquitoes are most active, wearing long sleeves and long pants, and
using an insect repellant that contains DEET or oil of lemon
eucalyptus.
- Dead birds that test positive for West Nile virus are a
surveillance tool to help track the disease. If you find a dead
bird, please call 1-877- 968-2473 to report it, or do so
online at www.westnile.ca.gov.
- Horses are vulnerable to West Nile virus, and many die. Contact
your veterinarian about protective immunizations. West Nile does not
spread between humans and horses.
For more
information or free presentations or materials, call the District at
916-435-2140. You can also obtain good information online at www.placermosquito.org
or www.placer.ca.gov/wnv.
Residential Burning
Requirements Residential
burning is permitted in Granite Bay only if the Air Pollution
Control District has declared the day a burn day in Granite Bay,
your CC&Rs do not prohibit burning, and you have a valid Open
Burning Permit. Daily burn day information is available by calling
the Air District’s Burn Day Information System at 530-889-6868 or
toll free, 800-998-2876. The Fire District has adopted
residential backyard burning policies for the Granite Bay area. The
policies are applicable to the entire area in the 95746 zip
code, and to the unincorporated area of the 95661 zip code. The
policies include the requirement for a burn permit at all times, no
burning is permitted after the 15th of a month, and burn hours are
from 8 am to 5 pm on permissive burn days during the first 15 days
of a month during burn season.
Burn
Barrels
Since January 1, 2004, the use of a burn barrel and the burning of paper and cardboard
is prohibited in Placer County by a new state law aimed at protecting community health. The California Air Resources Board approved a statewide measure to reduce emissions of dioxins and other toxics from outdoor residential waste burning. While Placer County regulations have prohibited trash burning since 1974, that ban now extends to the use of a burn barrel for any burning and makes burning paper or cardboard illegal.
Burnable
Materials
The only materials that can be burned legally include dry tree and brush trimmings, dry leaves and
dry pine needles, dry plants and dry weeds. Lawn clippings, paper or cardboard
may not be burned. In addition, burning household garbage, plastics, fiberglass, rubber products, waste oil, or treated wood (such as painted wood, dimensioned lumber and plywood) is strictly prohibited. These materials can produce poisonous, toxic gases when burned. Be considerate of your neighbors by only burning dry materials, on a burn day during burn hours.
Complaints
To submit a complaint about backyard burning in Granite Bay between 8 am and 5 pm Monday thru Friday call the Air Pollution Control District at 800-488-4308 ext. 7130. To submit a complaint after working hours or on a holiday or weekend call 800-488-4308 ext. 5375.
Alternatives
There are alternatives to burning. Consider the free chipping service from the California Department of Forestry. Call the CDF fuel reduction chipper program
at (530) 889-0111, ext. 200. Another alternative is composting your vegetative material. Call the Rotline at 530-889-7399 for information on composting. Composting will "spare the air" and improve your
garden.
Remember if you are cited for a violation of burn rules, it could be hazardous to your wealth.
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