Mayor Kevin Johnson signs autographs at the 15th Annual Awards Luncheon for the women from St. John's Shelter, who handled registration with style. |
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“TOP COP” AWARD GOES TO SPD OFFICER WHO NABS BAD GUYS - PLAYS CLASSICAL GUITAR
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SPD Officer Mike Harbison was awarded this year’s “Top Cop” distinction for his outstanding police work in Sector 6, which includes the Power Inn area. Before nearly 200 people, including his supervisors and Mayor Kevin Johnson at the 15th Annual Awards Luncheon, his story was told. Last year alone, the officer with the most appearances on the show COPS, Harbison made 158 arrests, including a car full of gangbangers brandishing guns who had just invaded a Power Inn area home where they robbed and tortured an elderly couple.
The “Top Cop” Awarded was given to Officer Harbison, who holds a Masters Degree in music from USC and plays concert-level classical guitar, in recognition of the outstanding efforts of all SPD Officers who serve this area. Other awards presented included:
BEST INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT to both the City and County for installation of a semaphore and median strips at Watt and Fruitridge – an Alliance priority project for years.
BEST NEW DEVELOPMENT to Cunningham Development of Redondo Beach, Calif. for the new Social Security Administration building on Folsom Blvd.
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR to Jackson Properties for consistent development of over six million sf of first class office space throughout Sacramento.
MEMBER OF THE YEAR to Tom Burruss, who not only serves The Alliance in a variety of capacities, but multiple other community and civic functions including Chairman of SHRA and sponsor of his own fishing tournament for underprivileged children.
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Join "Plant 1,000 Trees in 2009" and maybe someday this will be the downtown view from the Power Inn area. |
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ALLIANCE AIMS TO PLANT 1,000 TREES
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Time was, before settlement took hold, that the Power Inn area was forested with trees that had grown along the ever-migrating course of the American River. But the cultivation of vineyards, hops fields and dairy farms, the sprouting of power lines, and the quarrying of gravel mines severely reduced the shady canopy. Now the Power Inn Alliance has a plan to bring the trees back.
Teaming with the Sacramento Tree Foundation and SMUD, The Alliance is asking members and stakeholders to literally stake up a young tree. The Foundation oversees the program and SMUD buys and delivers the trees free of charge. All a business owner or resident has to do is select 1 - 10 trees from over 60 varieties, plant and maintain them.
“We couldn’t have made the process easier,” said Executive Director Jerry Vorpahl. "call us and we will contact the Tree Foundation to set up a site visit with a Community Forester, who will advise on type, location and maintenance."
SMUD will deliver the tree(s), along with stakes ties and expert planting advice. In most cases, the expert will be Burnie Lenau, Alliance Vice Chairman and owner of Lawnman, Inc, who is SMUD-trained-and-approved for installation of all trees and offers a 28% discount ($25 per tree) to Alliance members. Call The Alliance at 453-8888 TOstart rooting for trees.
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Major changes in labor laws will likely impact employers and employees alike. Learn the new rules at the "Power In Business" seminar April 24. |
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WHAT BUSINESS NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT CHANGES IN LABOR LAW
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Noted Labor Law Attorney David Cohen will speak to Alliance members on Friday, April 24 about the many changes in federal labor law coming down the road. "With so many changes coming from the new administration," he says, "it's not only hard to stay on top, but nearly impossible to forecast costs."
This, the first of the "Power In Business" seminar series will address several critical areas: *How to cope with new COBRA requirements, * Employee free choice v. secret ballot unionization ("Card Check"), * New Wage and Hour Laws, * and much more.
Cohen, a graduate of U.C. Davis Law School, has been in private practice for 25 years and specializes in pro-management employment and labor law, and business issues. He has represented several major local companies and trade associations, and is president of the Employers' Council.
The seminar will be held at The Alliance offices from 8:30 - 10:30 am, and includes a continental breakfast. Cost before April 13 is $25 for members ($20 per person for four or more from the same firm). After April 13, the cost is $35 ($25 per for four or more). $35 for non members.
Seating will be limited so reserve a space today by credit card online at www.powerinn.org or RSVP to events@powerinn.org.
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