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William Jessup University Reports Record-Breaking Enrollment

Momentum Continues Amid Expansion and New Programs

William Jessup University's record-breaking student
enrollment on their first day of school

William Jessup University on Wednesday, August 28 began its 2013-14 academic year with the largest enrollment in the university’s 74-year history. The university has reported continued growth in enrollment during the past four consecutive years.

William Jessup’s enrollment is up 10 percent from last fall to over 1,100 students, including the largest number of new students (just over 300) attending the Greater Sacramento region’s only private four-year, residential university. In addition, this is the largest incoming first time freshmen class to date.

"William Jessup University continues to be recognized for the excellent higher education value we are providing in Northern California, the Western United States, and in Canada,” said Jessup’s President, Dr. John Jackson.  “As we continue to make progress to being a Distinguished Christ-Centered University, an increasing number of students and family are seeing us as the provider of choice for affordable excellence in higher education.  We are excited at the ongoing story of growth and expansion that is happening at the University.”

As the university continues to expand its’ reach, incoming students are represented from 17 different states across the United States and Canada.

William Jessup has regularly added to its curriculum and now offers degrees in a variety of disciplines, including Biology, Business Administration, Family and Children’s Ministry, English, History, Intercultural Studies, Creative Arts, Education, Math, Music, Pastoral Ministry, Psychology, Public Policy and Youth Ministry.

Earlier this month, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) unanimously approved William Jessup University for full membership in the prestigious higher education organization.

Three of the largest majors declared by the incoming students are Business, Psychology, and Liberal Studies or Teacher Education. William Jessup University offers over 50 majors and programs in its traditional program including an accelerated degree program geared for working professionals.

New programs including Biology and Creative Arts have attracted students and exceeded anticipated projections. The new biology lab and creative arts studio in addition to a new media lab provide students with state-of-the-art facilities.

Last fall, William Jessup unveiled a $17 million campus expansion that added new dining, athletic and classroom facilities to accommodate a growing number of students to its 128-acre campus.

Known as a military-friendly university, William Jessup welcomes approximately seven new students honoring the latest provision to the GI Bill, known as the Yellow Ribbon Program. Overall, there are 41 students enrolled in the program that allows any veteran who has served on active duty for at least 36 aggregate months since 9/11 to have the complete cost of tuition covered in any program the University offers.  

Of the new students, 74 are student athletes joining the ranks of the substantial sports program Jessup continues to build, that includes volleyball, men and women’s soccer, men and women’s basketball, golf, cross country/track and softball.

For more information on William Jessup University, please visit www.jessup.edu or call (916) 577-2200.

About William Jessup University

Founded in 1939 by William Jessup, the University moved to Rocklin, California, in August 2004. WJU is the first and only WASC accredited private four-year university to have its main campus located in the greater Sacramento area, offering degrees in many different disciplines, including Biology, Business Administration, Family & Children’s Ministry, English, History, Intercultural Studies, Creative Arts, Education, Math, Music, Pastoral Ministry, Psychology, Public Policy and Youth Ministry. WJU also offers a School of Professional Studies (SPS) at its campuses in Rocklin and San Jose. Program concentrations include Business Administration, Christian Leadership, Counseling Psychology, Organizational Leadership and a Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Credential Program. For more information, please visit www.jessup.edu or call (916) 577-2200.

RANDY PETERS CATERING & EVENT PLANNING DONATES FOOD, SERVICE FOR SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENT

A local effort to pack 500,000 meals for malnourished children around the world is holding its first major fundraiser for 2013, a special tropical-themed dinner on Aug. 23, catered by Randy Peters Catering & Event Planning.

All of the proceeds of the fundraiser will benefit the non-profit Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event, scheduled for Oct. 24-26 at William Jessup University.

Randy and Lisa Peters, owners of Randy Peters Catering & Event Planning, are donating all the food and their service for the event – meaning every dollar raised will go toward paying for meals for the MobilePack.

“We’ve had the privilege of participating in a MobilePack and seeing hundreds of people come together and pack meals for malnourished children,” Randy Peters said. “Thousands of children die every day around the world due to malnutrition – we are compelled to make a difference.”

Each meal packed at the MobilePack costs just 22 cents and provides a malnourished child with a scientifically designed meal intended to help bring them back to health.

Tickets for the dinner, to be held at Valley Springs Church, 2401 Olympus Drive in Roseville, are $40 per person, meaning each ticket purchased will pay for 182 meals to feed malnourished children.

“We are very excited to partner again with Randy and Lisa Peters for this special fundraiser for a second year,” said Mike Gebhardt, one of the organizers for the MobilePack. “Last year’s dinner raised enough money to pay for more than 63,000 meals – a huge part of the success of our 2012 MobilePack.”

In addition to the tropical dinner, a live auction, silent auction, live entertainment, and raffles will also take place throughout the night. Eric Hogue, a longtime radio personality in the region and now a William Jessup University vice president, will serve as master of ceremonies.

Randy Peters Catering & Event Planning is one of the top catering companies in the area, offering unique culinary creations and styling. The catering firm has been regularly recognized for its excellence. Randy and Lisa Peters have been recognized by many organizations for their service to communities in the area.

Randy and Lisa started the catering business after running four successful restaurants, most recently Venita Rhea’s in Rocklin.

The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 23. Tickets may be purchased online at www.SacFMSCMobilePack.org. Sponsorships for the dinner are also available and organizers are accepting donations of auction and raffle items.

For more information, please visit our website or call (916) 781-0650.

Feed My Starving Children is a Christian non-profit that distributes culturally-neutral, nutritious meals to nearly 70 countries through more than 90 missions and humanitarian agencies. In most cases, the free food is used to operate orphanages, schools, clinics, and community feeding programs that contribute to long-term community development. Ninety-two percent of donations to FMSC go directly to the food program.

Corporations, civic groups and churches that are interested in partnering with this year’s Sacramento area MobilePack™ may call Bill Halldin at 916-781-0650. For more information, please visit our website, www.sacfmscmobilepack.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

For more information about Randy Peters Catering, please visit www.RandyPetersCatering.com

Jazz Musician and Steinway Pianos Artist Jim Martinez Joins Faculty at William Jessup University

Pianist Jim Martinez joins William Jessup University faculty

William Jessup Universityannounced today it has hired pianist Jim Martinez as the accompanist for the Music Department. He will play an integral role for the University Choir and Orchestra that performs more than 30 times per year.

Martinez will practice, perform and work with the more than 100 students in the Music Department.

“I want to share everything I've learned from my career and teach students,” said Martinez, who has studied classical music for 18 years and has an extensive jazz background. “I take the approach that every student is different. I look forward to working with the students individually and also in a group setting.”

Martinez has performed or recorded with numerous well-known jazz musicians, including Lionel Hampton, the Stan Kenton Alumni, Christian McBride, Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Benny Golson, Roy Hargrove and Ed Thigpen, the first drummer for the Oscar Peterson Trio.

“I've been able to work with some amazing jazz players,” said Martinez, who lists his parents, Dave Brubeck and Lionel Hampton as his major musical influences.

Martinez has also performed with the Sacramento Symphony and toured as a featured guest with the U.S. Air Force Jazz Band from Travis Air Force Base.

“He has this incredible performance career,” said Tom Ruscica, chair of the Music Department. “William Jessup has never had someone who represented the genre of jazz. It allows us to do some different things, especially if we want to try something in that style.”

Martinez is a Steinway Pianos Artist, a designation awarded by the legendary piano company to elite pianists.

“It gives us a level of prestige having him on the WJU team,” said Ruscica, a fan and friend of Martinez.

Martinez, who has 12 CDs available on the iTunes Music Store, started Invisible Touch Music Software in 1989. The company arranged and recorded files for digital and acoustic player-pianos, from classical to Dixieland music. He recently sold the company.

Martinez performs across the country with his jazz trio and as a soloist.

“I have always felt that music was my calling,” he said. “Music is my ministry, my livelihood.”

Martinez grew up in Fair Oaks. He and his wife, Suzy, have two sons and live in Rocklin. 

Anti-Bullying Program For Youths To Be Held At Rocklin Library Aug. 10

The Placer County Library will host an anti-bullying program geared primarily for junior high and high school students Sat., Aug. 10, 2013 at the branch library in Rocklin.

“An Anti-Bullying Day at the Rocklin Library” is scheduled to take place from 2 to 4 p.m. The Rocklin branch is located at 4890 Granite Dr.

The program is sponsored by the Placer County Library and is being organized by the Rocklin and Penryn branches. The goal is to inform participants about the growing problem in a fun, nonjudgmental way. Everyone interested in learning more about bullying and what can be done about it is invited to attend.  

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office will present a slide show on bullying and be available to answer questions. The presentation will provide information that will be useful to both youths and their parents.

The event will feature team-building activities and crafts targeted primarily at adolescents. Participants will have chances to win door prizes and enjoy free pizza.

“The library decided to organize the program because of recent events at local schools that involved bullying,” explained Penryn Branch Manager Amie Toepfer. “The library was asked by both youths and parents if it could host an educational event focused on bullying and its long-lasting consequences for both bullies and victims. We hope, by doing this in a nonjudgmental and fun way, we will get the message out that bullying is not okay and is not a normal part of growing up.”

During the event, the library will give out bookmarks with resource information and will have books and movies that deal with bullying on display for participants to check out.

Friends of the Penryn Library and Rocklin Friends of the Library are providing support for the pizza, crafts and door prizes.

For more information, contact the Rocklin branch library at 916-624-3133.

American Idol Finalist bringing his talent to Rocklin

American Idol Finalist, Danny Gokey is making his West Coast home at Destiny Christian Church in Rocklin to launch his national and prestigious program: Sophia’s Heart. 

Destiny is excited to work alongside Danny as they look for enthusiastic students from 6^th to 12^thgrade, who are ready to take their talent to the next level. 

Auditions will take place on September 14, 2013 at Destiny Christian Church where students will be evaluated on the basis of their passion, commitment, and talent. Students admitted will experience a positive and uplifting atmosphere, learn character development tools, and receive professional training from top performing arts coaches from around the nation. 

This incredible program is free of any cost to students admitted, and auditions are open to any and all students in the Sacramento region. For more information on Sophia’s Heart Rocklin, email rstorment@destinyrocklin.com or visit our website at www.sophiasheartrocklin.com. 

AUDITION INFORMATION

WHEN: SEPT. 14TH

WHERE: 6900 DESTINY DRIVE ROCKLIN, CA 95677

VOCALS: 10 a.m. (prepare 1 min. of a song a capella of your choice )

DANCE:12 p.m. (wear loose fitting clothes)

DRAMA: 1:30 p.m. (given a script or prepare a 1 min. monologue)

Bring a picture of yourself to the auditions and fill out the audition form at destinyrocklin.com/arts. 

Sophia's Heart is after school arts program free of charge for at risk kids in Rocklin, Roseville, Lincoln and surrounding areas. For more information contact Destiny Christian Church at (916)780-2273

DINNER FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT LOCAL FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MOBILEPACK

RANDY PETERS CATERING & EVENT PLANNING DONATES FOOD, SERVICE FOR SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENT

A local effort to pack 500,000 meals for malnourished children around the world is holding its first major fundraiser for 2013, a special tropical-themed dinner on Aug. 23, catered by Randy Peters Catering & Event Planning.

All of the proceeds of the fundraiser will benefit the non-profit Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event, scheduled for Oct. 24-26 at William Jessup University.

Randy and Lisa Peters, owners of Randy Peters Catering & Event Planning, are donating all the food and their service for the event – meaning every dollar raised will go toward paying for meals for the MobilePack.

“We’ve had the privilege of participating in a MobilePack and seeing hundreds of people come together and pack meals for malnourished children,” Randy Peters said. “Thousands of children die every day around the world due to malnutrition – we are compelled to make a difference.”

Each meal packed at the MobilePack costs just 22 cents and provides a malnourished child with a scientifically designed meal intended to help bring them back to health.

Tickets for the dinner, to be held at Valley Springs Church, 2401 Olympus Drive in Roseville, are $40 per person, meaning each ticket purchased will pay for 182 meals to feed malnourished children.

“We are very excited to partner again with Randy and Lisa Peters for this special fundraiser for a second year,” said Mike Gebhardt, one of the organizers for the MobilePack. “Last year’s dinner raised enough money to pay for more than 63,000 meals – a huge part of the success of our 2012 MobilePack.”

In addition to the tropical dinner, a live auction, silent auction, live entertainment, and raffles will also take place throughout the night. Eric Hogue, a longtime radio personality in the region and now a William Jessup University vice president, will serve as master of ceremonies.

Randy Peters Catering & Event Planning is one of the top catering companies in the area, offering unique culinary creations and styling. The catering firm has been regularly recognized for its excellence. Randy and Lisa Peters have been recognized by many organizations for their service to communities in the area.

Randy and Lisa started the catering business after running four successful restaurants, most recently Venita Rhea’s in Rocklin.

The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 23. Tickets may be purchased online at www.SacFMSCMobilePack.org. Sponsorships for the dinner are also available and organizers are accepting donations of auction and raffle items.

For more information, please visit our website or call (916) 781-0650.

Feed My Starving Children is a Christian non-profit that distributes culturally-neutral, nutritious meals to nearly 70 countries through more than 90 missions and humanitarian agencies. In most cases, the free food is used to operate orphanages, schools, clinics, and community feeding programs that contribute to long-term community development. Ninety-two percent of donations to FMSC go directly to the food program.

Corporations, civic groups and churches that are interested in partnering with this year’s Sacramento area MobilePack™ may call Bill Halldin at 916-781-0650. For more information, please visit our website, www.sacfmscmobilepack.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

For more information about Randy Peters Catering, please visit www.RandyPetersCatering.com

Celebrate America June 29 & 30 at Twin Oaks Park in Rocklin

Celebrate America is one of the largest family-friendly fourth of July events in the Sacramento area. We are excited to welcome back as our special guest, American Idol Finalist, Danny Gokey. 

The production includes a patriotic musical with over 150 cast members, a tribute to our military and first responders, Navy Seals Parachuting onto the venue, and concludes with spectacular aerial fireworks choreographed to music. 


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Former Stanford University Standout Mitch Pleis Joins William Jessup University as Athletic Director

William Jessup Universityannounced today it has hired former Stanford University football standout Mitch Pleis as its athletic director.

Mitch Pleis

A Granite Bay resident, Pleis will oversee the athletic department at William Jessup, expanding its programs and engagement with supporters. The Warriors currently have five men’s teams and six women’s teams.

Pleis grew up in an athletic family atmosphere in Lafayette, CA where his father, Wendell Pleis, was a highly successful high school football coach. Mitch was a three-sport standout at Del Valle High, where he and his two younger brothers played football for their father. All three later played collegiately in the Pac-10 Conference.

Mitch Pleis’ football background includes an association with a who’s who of high profile college and NFL coaches. He was a standout tight end for two seasons (1977-78) at Stanford under head coach Bill Walsh and one of his top assistants, George Seifert. Pleis also was coached by or was a member of the Stanford coaching staff that included Dennis Green, Jim Fassel, Rod Dowhower, and Ray Handley, who all became NFL head coaches.

“We’re very excited to have someone with Mitch Pleis’ athletic pedigree join our leadership team at William Jessup,” said Eric Hogue, William Jessup’s Vice President for Development. “He has been mentored by very special coaches like Bill Walsh and George Seifert, and comes from an amazing athletic family. Mitch is going to be a great resource for all our coaches and athletes. And his background as a highly successful businessman will aid William Jessup in our effort to build a top-notch athletic program.”

After playing two seasons at Stanford, Pleis was reunited with his college coach in the spring of 1979 as a free agent in Walsh’s first year as San Francisco 49ers head coach. But Pleis suffered a career-ending knee injury before summer training camp. Walsh went on to win three Super Bowls with the 49ers and was a Hall of Fame coach.

Unable to play in 1979, Pleis joined the Stanford coaching staff where one of the players he helped coach was freshman quarterback John Elway. Pleis’ coaching resume also includes one season as an assistant football coach at Granite Bay High School and eight years as a Eureka Youth Soccer Club coach. Pleis’ four children were all soccer standouts; two of them played soccer at the collegiate level.

“What I learned from Bill Walsh and George Seifert was their strong belief in hiring the best assistant coaches available. Friendship took a back seat to hiring the most capable person for the job,” Pleis said. “I’ve taken that same approach in my business career – hire the best people available I’ll be driving the hiring process at William Jessup with that line of thinking as part of my philosophy.”

Utilizing his Stanford undergraduate degree, where he specialized in Urban Development and Planning, Pleis enjoyed a successful business career that spanned 33 years in real estate investment management. The scope of his experience is very broad, including real estate development, finance, asset and portfolio management for multiple property types and locations all across the United States. 

Pleis was the Director of Real Estate for the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) for nine years. He was responsible for redesigning the real estate investment program and changing the implementation strategies for investment managers. 

He also founded Pleis and Company, which provided consulting services to real estate operators.

“My business career includes directing organizations at the management committee level and managing property and portfolio budgets. I will draw on that experience as athletic director at William Jessup,” Pleis said. “I’m looking forward to meeting the Jessup coaching staff, interacting with its wonderful student-athletes, and returning to an academic and athletic environment. The athletic program has so much potential for growth. This is an exciting time to be joining the William Jessup team.”

Pleis is an Eagle Scout and enjoys spending time with his wife Carole, who is an adjunct professor at William Jessup, daughter Jessica, and his three sons, Zachary, Jacob and Joshua. He has been teaching men’s Bible studies for many years since moving to the Granite Bayarea.

SOUTH PLACER ROTARY HOSTS FIFTH ANNUAL ‘BREWFEST’ ON JUNE 8 ROCKLIN

One of South Placer’s leading events is coming Saturday to Rocklin – with more craft breweries taking part this year.

A total of 35 craft breweries will be pouring at the South Placer Rotary Club’s 5^th annual Brewfest.

“Brewfest is our biggest annual fundraiser and helps us raise the money to fund grants to local non-profit organizations and scholarships for graduating high school seniors,” said Doug Schumacher, president of the South Placer Rotary and owner of Minuteman Press. “This event has grown over the years and we are looking forward to an even better event this year.”

Tickets for the event, which runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Johnson-Springview Park on 5^th Street in Rocklin, are $25 per person for advanced purchase, $30 at the gate, and $5 for designated drivers.

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Feed My Starving Children MobilePack Returns to Sacramento Area To Pack 500,000 Meals For Malnourished Children

Through a gift of only 22 cents, Sacramento area residents can fund a nutritious meal for a starving child—and pack that meal with their own two hands.

In partnership with local community members and organizations, Feed My Starving Children is returning to the Sacramento region for a 4th annual MobilePack™. The event goal is 2,500 volunteers packing 500,000 meals for distribution to malnourished children around the world.

Over the last three years, area residents have packed and funded more than 1.3 million meals with the help of over 5,000 donor-volunteers in the Sacramento region.

This year’s three-day MobilePack will run from Thursday, October 24 through Saturday, October 26 at William Jessup University in Rocklin. The MobilePack relies on community volunteers to pack by hand each of these nutritious, dehydrated meals, as well as to financially support the cost of ingredients and packaging for each meal.

 “We have had a tremendous response of volunteers in the community seeking to help at the MobilePack, but need additional financial support for this year’s event.” said Mike Gebhardt, one of the organizers of the MobilePack. “Very simply, the more financial support we can raise, the more meals we can pack. Business and organization sponsors have found volunteering to be a rewarding community service and team-building opportunity.”

The MobilePack needs 2,500 volunteers to participate in the assembly and packing of meals. Volunteer shifts are only two hours and are a great way to spend quality time with family, friends, or even people from your organization.

While the cost of each meal is only 22 cents, the event goal of 500,000 meals adds up to a commitment of $110,000.

The Sacramento FMSC MobilePack is seeking community partners to help underwrite the cost of these meals.

Feed My Starving Children is a Christian non-profit that distributes culturally-neutral, nutritious meals to nearly 70 countries through more than 90 missions and humanitarian agencies. In most cases, the free food is used to operate orphanages, schools, clinics, and community feeding programs that contribute to long-term community development. Ninety-two percent of donations to FMSC go directly to the food program.

Corporations, civic groups and churches that are interested in partnering with this year’s Sacramento area MobilePack™ may call Bill Halldin at 916-781-0650. For more information, please visit our website, www.sacfmscmobilepack.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Matt Redding Memorial Golf Tournament set for June 17 at Whitney Oaks

The eighth annual Matt Redding Memorial Golf Tournament will take place Monday June 17, at Whitney Oaks Golf Club in Rocklin.

Cost is $145 per person, which includes green fees, cart, range balls, barbecue lunch, and awards dinner that features a raffle, silent auction and auctioneer. Dinner only is available for $35 per person.

Registration begins at 10 a.m., and lunch is served from 10:30-11:45 a.m. The shotgun start begins at noon. The sit-down dinner features steak and fish, au gratin potatoes, vegetable and cheesecake. The meal will be prepared by Chef Marten, who formerly worked at Carver's Restaurant in Roseville.

Matt Redding

A popular Rocklin Police Officer, Matt Redding tragically died while on duty in October 2005 when he was struck and killed by a vehicle that was driven by an intoxicated driver.

All proceeds go to the nonprofit Matt Redding Foundation, which supports education in Protective Services and provides financial support each year to graduating seniors at seven local high schools – Del Oro, Whitney, Rocklin, Victory Christian, Roseville, Oakmont and Woodcreek. It also provides scholarships to Sierra College and William Jessup University each year.

For additional information or to download registration forms, go to mattreddingfoundation.org. Please return player (s) names and payment to ensure entry.

If you have any questions or would like to check on availability, please call 916 624-0789.

SOUTH PLACER ROTARY HOSTS FIFTH ANNUAL ‘BREWFEST’ ON JUNE 8

One of South Placer's leading events is coming soon to Rocklin

On June 8, the South Placer Rotary Club will hold its 5^th annual Brewfest, an entertaining event where attendees get to taste craft beers made by 25 area breweries.

“Brewfest is our biggest annual fundraiser and helps us raise the money to fund grants to local non-profit organizations and scholarships for graduating high school seniors,” said Doug Schumacher, president of the South Placer Rotary and owner of Minuteman Press. “This event has grown over the years and we are looking forward to an even better event this year.”

Tickets for the event, which runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Johnson-Springview Park on 5^th Street in Rocklin, are $25 per person and $5 for designated drivers.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the South Placer Rotary’s charitable efforts, which include raising funds for college scholarships, investing in community improvement projects and supporting international efforts to aid children in need.

To purchase tickets, please visit www.SouthPlacerRotary.org or call 916-781-0650.

Participating breweries include: Tahoe Mountain Brewing Company; Lagunitas Brewing Company; Sierra Nevada Brewing Company; Mad River Brewing; Shipyard Brewing Company; High Water Brewing; Roseville Brewing; and Loomis Basin Brewery.

This year’s event chair is Paul Ruhkala of Ruhkala Granite & Marble Company.

“We are excited to build on the past success of this event,” Ruhkala said. “We have great support from breweries and our community. The funds generated from this event will make a difference in the lives of people right here in Rocklin and around the world.”

The South Placer Rotary expects about 600 people to attend the afternoon event, which will also feature live music by Garrett Wilkins and the Parrotheads. Sponsors for the event include Minuteman Press, Strikes of Rocklin and Halldin Public Relations Inc.

“We have great opportunities for businesses to sponsor this event,” Schumacher said. “Businesses are welcome to showcase their products and services during this great day under the trees at Johnson-Springview Park.”

For more information, please visit www.SouthPlacerRotary.org

Free Medication Take-back Day

Keeping our kids and water drug-free

FREE Anonymous drop-off of unused and expired medication

Saturday April 27, 2013

10 am - 2 pm

Acceptable medications:

• prescription
• non-prescription (over the counter)
• controlled substances
• veterinary medications

Unacceptable:

• no sharps or lancets
• no medical waste
• no illicit drugs
• no aerosols or hydrogen peroxide

Empty pills from bottle into plastic bag & seal. Keep liquids in original bottle.

10 Western Placer County locations:

1. Oakmont High School, 1710 Cirby Way, Roseville
2. Roseville High School, 1 Tiger Way, Roseville
3. Woodcreek High School, 2551 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd., Roseville
4. Antelope High School, 7801 Titan Way, Roseville
5. Sierra College, dirt lot South/East corner of El Don & Rocklin Road, Rocklin
6. Whitney High School, 701 Wildcat Blvd., Rocklin
7. Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn
8. Del Oro High School, 3301 Taylor Road, Loomis
9. Granite Bay High School, 1 Grizzly Way, Granite Bay
10. Lincoln Police Department, 770 7th Street, Lincoln

2 Tahoe Area Location

1. Gateway Shopping Center (parking lot in front of Safeway) 10879 Donner Pass Road, Truckee
2. North Tahoe Fire Protection District, Fire Station #5, 222 Fairway Drive, Tahoe City

For more information, contact 530-889-7238

Protect

... our environment. Medications disposed of down the toilet or in the trash end up in our water supplies 

and damage our environment. 

 ... our teens from an epidemic of Rx abuse. 7 of the 10 most commonly abused drugs by teenagers are 

prescription medications. Teens get dangerous drugs

... our young children from a leading cause of accidental poisoning.

… our seniors from misuse and mistakes.

… your home. Addicts are looking in as many medicine cabinets as possible—maybe even yours

In Western Placer County, medication take back day is a collaborative effort of Auburn, Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville and Placer County law enforcement, water quality, and public health entities as well as local schools, the Coalition for Placer Youth, the Placer Youth Commission and the DEA.

CoalitionforPlacerYouth.org

LiveSewerSmart.com

In Tahoe-Area, medication take back day is A collaborative effort of TT-FWDD (Tahoe Truckee Future without Drug Dependence), Placer County Sheriff, Placer and Nevada County Health and Human Services, Tahoe Forest HospitalDistrict, Truckee Police Department, Safeway Stores, water quality, waste management, Town of Truckee, and the DEA.

No Drugs Down The Drain

Rethinking Our Approach to College Education

By Sandra Kirschenmann and John Jackson

It’s easy to name what we believe is wrong with American higher education today – a bachelor’s degree costs too much, takes too long to complete, encourages students to take on too much debt and doesn't guarantee a job on completion.

John Jackson is president
of William Jessup
University in Rocklin

Concerns about cost, time to completion, debt, and usefulness are pretty powerful objections to a college education.

However, most of our society recognizes the virtually unassailable truth that a college education is the premier portal to career success and personal prosperity. Michael Greenstone and Adam Looney of the Brookings Institution estimate that “the return on a bachelor’s degree is equivalent to an investment that returns 15.2 percent per year – more than double the average return to stock market investments since 1950, and more than five times the returns to corporate bonds, gold, long-term government bonds, or home ownership. Over a lifetime, the average college graduate earns roughly $570,000 more than the average person with a high school diploma only.”

Sandra Kirschenmann
 is associate vice provost
of Drexel University Sacramento 

The return on this investment is clear. But the choice of how and where to invest in a college education is less clear.

Maybe it’s time for us to look at a college degree differently. Maybe it’s time to realize that as with all products and services, there is not a single version in the American marketplace that makes sense for all people.

What do we want from a college degree?

Without a doubt, Americans want college degrees linked to good jobs because good jobs lead to prosperity and self-sufficiency. According to a 2010 survey by Hart Research Associates, successful performance in good jobs requires the very things students should learn in bachelor’s degree programs: good thinking skills, the ability to write and speak clearly, to read critically and with comprehension, and to synthesize and analyze data from a variety of inputs.

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