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YOUR CURRENT BOARD President Sandra Peck
Vice President Vacant
Secretary Vacant
Treasurer Lori Johnson
Architectural Review vacant
Area 2 Representative Vacant
Website Director Christie Garcia
Newsletter Sue Ruiz, Editor
Neighborhood Watch Rick Beymer
Design Projects Christie Garcia
Membership Director Vacant
KEY NUMBERS Sac PD Non-Emergency:
(916) 264-5471
City of Sacramento: 311
Winter 2015 Edition
Web: ww.southpockethomeowners.org|
Mail: PMB 236, 7485 Rush River Dr. # 710
Sacramento, CA 95831
Please Help Support the SPHA!
January is “Membership Drive” month and we are encouraging all neighbors in our area
to join our neighborhood association—the South Pocket Homeowners’ Association
(SPHA).
Why should I join?
The SPHA and the SPHA Board play a vital and active role in preserving and improv-
ing the quality of our neighborhood.
The SPHA needs your participation and support to continue this effort.
The annual fee is only $45, while other comparable associations charge that much
per month!
Your annual contribution helps fund our Easter Egg Hunt, National Night Out, Yard
Sale, Email Alerts, Neighborhood Watch, Membership Roster, Quarterly Newsletter,
Maintains our Association Website, and More!
Become a Member Today! Easily join or renew your membership with the SPHA by com-
pleting the enclosed form and sending in your check today or applying ONLINE via our
website: www.southpockethomeowners.org
The enclosed membership drive letter provides information on the benefits of belonging
to the SPHA.
The SPHA Board of Directors: Sandra, Lori, Rick, Sue, and Christie
Announcing: A New SPHA Website
You may have noticed a while back that the SPHA website re-
ceived a makeover. The new website is crisp & clean, easy to navi-
gate, and mobile-friendly. It was built using WordPress, one of the
most popular website platforms out there. It’s full of information
about our neighborhood and our goal with the new site is to keep
everyone up to date with the latest news and any upcoming events.
We even have a blog now, which we hope you will subscribe to.
Some useful links you can find on the website include:
Please take a moment to visit the site at www.southpockethomeowners.org and ex-
plore each tab. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the new site, please let
us know by sending an email to [email protected] as we certainly
value your feedback.
Regarding the maintenance of the site, we’d like to ask anyone in our neighborhood
who’s a techie familiar with WordPress to be our IT support in the event we need help.
If you are interested, please email Christie Garcia at [email protected].
CC&R’s
Board of Directors
By Laws
Blog
Joining the Association
Member Roster
Email Distribution
Facebook, Google+, RSS
Page 2 Around the Pocket | SOUTH POCKET HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION | NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
HOLIDAY PARTY A record number of neighbors gath-
ered again in early December at
Viento’s Café to ring in the 2014 holi-
day season with a member event spon-
sored by your South Pocket Home-
owners’ Association (SPHA). Besides
food, beverages, games and door prizes, this year’s annu-
al event featured an entire evening of musical entertain-
ment by professional musicians from Nagual, a 3-piece
instrumental ensemble, and featured vocalist Camryn
Elias, Pocket area resident and St Francis student. Also
featured again this year was the novel reading of the
“Left/Right Night before Christmas” with 24 guests tak-
ing home surprise gifts from Santa’s bag. Another 20
guests won door prizes donated by neighbors and local
merchants. Emcee for the evening was Alan Duran,
long-time resident on Sand River Court.
Thank you to the following local businesses and neigh-
bors who provided door prizes: Neighbors are encour-
aged to patronize the local businesses as a way of thank-
ing them for their generous contributions.
Merchant Door Prize Donors
24-Hour Fitness – Four Separate 30-Day Membership
Corner of Greenhaven Dr. & Pocket Road
222.24hourfitness.com, 399-8181
Wellness Spa - $25 gift card
9401 East Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove
www.wellnessspaeg.com, 685-6000
Ravenous Café and Wade Sawaya, owner/proprietor &
Sommelier - $50 Gift Certificate
7600 Greenhaven Drive
www.ravenousafe.com, 399-9309
Greenhaven Bike Shop - Bicycle helmet
354 Florin Road
www.greenhavenbikeshop.com, 424-2453
Collected Works - $25 gift certificate and soup cook-
book
4524 Freeport Blvd.
www.collectedworksgifts.com, 737-8188
Raley’s -$25 Raley’s gift card
THANK YOU to Neighbors Donating Door Prizes
Gary Fortney
Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream Mix & shot glasses
from McCormick Distilling Co
1.75L Bottle of 360 Vodka from McCormick Distilling
Co
1.75L Bottle of Triple Crown Whiskey from McCor-
mick Distilling Co
Lynn Callan, Coldwell Banker - Basket of Bogle Wines
Sue Faist - Basket of Homemade canned fruit and vege-
tables
Gerry Miller – Personally photographed, mounted pic-
ture of Valley sunset
Mike Hall - Stunning photo taken in Africa and print-
ed on metal
Kathi & Tony Chrisopoulos - $25 Starbucks Gift Card
Donna Nieto – Handmade holiday wreath
Leonor Alvarez - 2 bottles of Alexander Valley Chardon-
nay
Party committee included neighbors Karina Flinn, Della
Cabrera, Leonor Alvarez, Kathi Chrisopoulos and Cindy
Fowler and co-chairs Sue Faist and Sabra Sanchez.
-Sabra Sanchez
MARRIOTT PARK SECURITY
Late last summer, Green Valley Security cancelled our
contract for twice-nightly patrols of Marriott Park due
to the sweetheart pricing that we had been granted
by previous owners. Since that time, your Board has
been vetting the best security companies to replace
Green Valley through consultation with Sac PD and our
own interviewing. Because of the significant price in-
crease that the Association would incur, the Board has
postponed contracting with another security compa-
ny. We will discuss this topic at the next General Mem-
bership Meeting in June. Until that time, we are asking
everyone to be vigilant:
Call Sac PD for anything suspicious
Turn on porch lights on from dawn to dusk
Utilize NextDoor Pocket to communicate to your
neighbors
If you would like to discuss this matter prior to June,
please contact one of the Board members.
Web: www.southpockethomeowners.org Page 3
Continued on page 4
SPHA NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Sac PD Email Notifications - The Sacra-
mento Police Department offers an e-
mail notification system called ‘eNotify’
to provide up-to-date information on
topics or events of interest. By using e-Notify you can
find out when important things happen in the City.
Simply sign up to be notified on topics of interest listed
below.
Sacramento Police Press Releases: This allows you
to receive an e-mail every time new press releases
are posted to the Police Press Release Page.
Sacramento Crime Activity: Get updates on crimi-
nal activity in Sacramento.
Helicopter Activity: Get updates on Sacramento
Police Department helicopter activity
Surveillance System Registration: Let us know if
you have active surveillance cameras/equipment.
This confidential registry will be used as an investi-
gative tool if criminal activity occurs near your
home or business. Log in below to update this infor-
mation.
Your e-mail address will be kept confidential and it will
not be sold, disclosed to others, or used for unsolicited
mass mailings.
To sign up for eNotify go to this website and click on
the “Sign Up Now” button in the middle of the page:
https://www.sacpd.org/stayinformed/enotify/
Flood Risk and Sacramento Alert – A notice issued re-
cently by the Department of Utilities, City of Sacramen-
to was titled: “Levees are not Sacramento’s only Flood
Risk”: “The risk of flooding in our community is not lim-
ited to just flooding caused by levee failures. It is not
limited to specific neighborhoods or even specific flood
zones. Our community also stands at risk of flooding
from dam failure. A vital piece of the flood control and
water supply systems in the Sacramento region is Fol-
som Dam, which sits on the American River. If Folsom
Dam were to fail, the water behind the dam would flow
very quickly downstream and could overwhelm the en-
tire City of Sacramento.”
The back side of the notification showed a map of the
greater Sacramento area including Folsom Lake. The
illustration was labeled ‘Folsom Main Dam Break – Max-
imum Inundation Areas’ and depicted almost the entire
City of Sacramento under water including the Pocket
and Greenhaven neighborhoods.
The notice offered a number of recommendations and
one of the most important is that the City of Sacramen-
to now offers Emergency Communication Alerts via the
EverBridge system. Through this system automated
messages will be sent to registered phone numbers
within the area impacted by an emergency such as a
dam break. Both landline and cell phone numbers can
be registered by going to:
www.sacramento-alert.org
We strongly urge you to sign up for these telephone
alerts as they could provide a timely warning and save
lives.
-Rick Beymer
HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST WINNERS! Once again, the neighborhood stepped it up and put on
one of the best lighting contests in recent history. We
had a very difficult time deciding on the winners this
year, but made sure everyone else who was considered
was included in our honorable mention listing!
Winners
Best Overall: The Franzoia Family, 7643 Roman Oak Way
Best Use of Lights: The Grubbs Family, 7660 Del Oak Way
Most Creative: The Geise Family, 1208 Cedarbrook Way
Honorable Mention
1200 Cedarbrook Way
1181 Grand River Way
7679 El Douro Way
7558 River Ranch Way
7664 River Ranch Way
1204 Cedarbrook Way
7739 South Oak Way
7740 South Oak Way
7743 South Oak Way
To see photos of the winning homes, please visit our
website: http://southpockethomeowners.org
2015 Calendar of Events! Note these dates on YOUR calendars:
Easter Egg Hunt* – Saturday March 28
Annual Yard Sale – Saturday May 16
General Membership Meeting* – June 17
National Night Out* – August 4
Holiday Party – December (date TBD)
*Marriott Park
Board Meetings: Everyone welcome!
Contact any Board Member for locations and times.
February 25
April 8
May 13
June3
July 25
August 26
October 7
November 18
NEW NEIGHBORS!
Anita & David Salvador. Anita and David have been Pocket area residence since their marriage some 5 years ago but the new home at 1180 Smoke River Way (corner of Greenhaven and Smoke River) is the first home they have owned. When they met, Anita lived and worked as a nurse in Toronto, Canada and is now studying for her Board certification her. Her work in Canada fo-cused on infectious diseases and hospital administration. David, nearly a lifelong resident of the area and Kennedy graduate, is a systems analyst for the State of California and a member of the National Guard.
Corey Kai & Daanish Khan to the neighborhood and your new home at 19 Sand River Court. Corey and Daanish are not new to the neighborhood but new to their home on Sand River Court. They and their beautiful black lab just moved down the street and around the corner from Sleepy River to a home with a bigger kitchen in which to practice and enjoy their love of cooking. By day, Corey works for the Board of State & Community Correc-tions and Daanish for Sacramento County in Assessor’s Tax Re-fund division. Oh yes, they are both avid soccer players and fans too.
Amanda & Jeffrey Elmasian. Amanda and Jeffrey and their ador-able new puppy moved into their new home at 7679 El Rito Way in November 2014. While they previously lived in the Pocket area, they are first time homeowners and delighted to be in the neigh-borhood with so many beautiful amenities. Amanda and Jeffrey are both runners and are very active in the Bayside Midtown Church when they are not working. When time allows, Jeff en-joys a round of golf too. Amanda is a physical therapist at a nurs-ing home in Elk Grove: Jeff, also in the medical field is an s-ray technician at Mercy San Juan Hospital.
Brianna & Manuel Silvia. 7640 Roman Oak Way. By happen-chance, Brianna & Manuel discovered River Oaks Ranch while looking for a home to be closer to family. And they love the neighborhood with its lovely homes and especially Marriott Park. The Silvia’s met and studied at ARC and Sac State graduating with advanced degrees in accounting. Both are now employed as ac-countants for the State Employment Development Department. Non-work time is spent enjoying their new home, neighborhood and especially their one year old daughter.
South Pocket Homeowners’ AssociationPMB 236 7485 Rush River Drive # 710 Sacramento, CA 95831
January 2015
Dear South Pocket Neighbor,
With the start of the New Year comes SPHA’s Membership Drive. All residents (homeowners and renters alike) are encouraged to join and support the activities of the homeowners’ association.
Why is this neighborhood association important?Community events and involvement make this a better place to live. The Association, led by an all-volunteer board, helps to keep your neighborhood safe and property values high.
What is the cost to join?The annual fee is only $45, while other comparable associations charge that much per month!
What do my fees help with?
• SPHA website maintenance www.southpockethomeowners.org• Landscaping & maintenance of median strip at entrance to our neighborhood• Voice for the neighborhood on issues & items directly affecting our neighborhood• Easter Egg Hunt in Marriott Park• Quarterly newsletter about important neighborhood issues/events• Email alerts on time-sensitive issues & information• Neighborhood Watch coordination• Liaison w/City Park maintenance relative to upkeep of Marriott Park• National Night Out BBQ gathering at Marriott Park (previously known as Ice Cream Social)• Yard Sale oversight• Membership Roster for each member household• And more!!
How can I become more involved?
• Attend Meetings! Your voice is important! • Write Newsletter Articles or Opinion Pieces! Contribute your voice to our newsletter.• Help with Events! We are always in need of volunteers to help with our annual events.• Board Participation as an Officer! We have a few vacancies that need to be filled!• Deliver Goods! Help distribute flyers, invitations, rosters, and/or newsletters.
Additional Information:
Membership Dues deadline is April 1 and covers the entire year. Only members of the association receive the neighborhood roster, which contains the contact details of every SPHA member. The roster is invaluable when an emergency arises or you need to contact a neighbor to assist with a wandering pet, an open garage door, or perhaps even find a babysitter…the roster includes sitter resources as well. Please update your household information so that the Roster will be accurate. If you send your membership payment after April 1st, you will be a member, but your name will not appear in the Roster.
We look forward to having you as a member this year. If you have any questions, you can reach our SPHA President: Sandra Peck (916) 427-8235
-INVOICE- South Pocket Homeowners’ Association www.southpockethomeowners.org 2015 Membership Dues Invoice**
2015 SPHA Membership Amount Due
2015 Annual Dues (January 1 2015 – December 31, 2015) $45.00/ year
Total Due: $45.00
Please provide us with other information: Other persons in Household and any Pets (Police/ Fire dept can use this info)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Information: Name: _______________________________________________ Phone: (_______)_______________________________________
Would you like to receive the Membership Roster via e-mail? Yes No
Are you a local business owner? Yes No If yes, what is the name of your business? __________________________________________ Would you like to volunteer? We could use the help, from anyone in your household! Please mark your area of interest below:
o Delivering Newsletters in the Neighborhood o Helping with the Annual Easter Egg Hunt
o Serve as Street Rep. To SPHA o Helping with National Night Out BBQ
o Serve on SPHA Board o Participating in Neighborhood Watch
o Marriot Park/City Liaison o Teens interested in service work with SPHA
o Help whenever necessary o Other: _________________________
Please make checks payable to: South Pocket Homeowners’ Association
Please remit your $45 payment to this address below: PMB 236 | 7485 Rush River Drive # 710 | Sacramento, CA 95831
For questions, please contact Sandra Peck [email protected] or 427-8235
Name: _____________________________________________
Mailing Address______________________________________
Sacramento, Ca 95831
Home Phone: (_____)______________________
Work Phone: (_____)_______________________
E-mail: __________________________________
Please add me to the email distribution for neighborhood alerts!
Date:
Due date for inclusion in the SPHA Roster: April 1, 2015
**Apply and pay online! See our website for details.
Call us for a complimentary consultation. We live right here
in the neighborhood!
TIM VOLF PAINTINGYour South Pocket Neighbor CA Lic# 641037
Tim recently painted the exterior of our home, and we are very pleased with the results. Tim is hardworking, conscientious and professional. We highly recommend Tim to anyone who is in the market for a house painter. – Nathan and Sharon South Pocket homeowners
A few kind words from another client:
Proud to be voted one of the best painting contractors in Davis
At Tim Volf Painting, we understand that a client’s home is a special place where memories are created that last a lifetime. We appreciate that you trust us to create a special environment for your family. Simply share your vision with us, and we will make your vision a reality. We will communicate with you through all stages of the project and welcome any questions you may have. Our goal is to ensure that you have a great painting experience from start to fi nish.
Does your home look faded and dreary?Call Tim - He’ll make it look bright and cheery!
– Lucille S., South Pocket homeowner
RIVERLAKE JEWEL
Extensive updating/remodeling in the last 5 yrs. makes this 2-story home situated behind the gates
at Riverlake a VERY special find. At the end of a
quiet cull de sac, this residence features 3 (possibly 4) bedrooms, 3 fully remodeled baths, updated
kitchen with a 6–burner gas cooktop and in-kitchen
space for casual dining, adjacent family room w/
fireplace, living/dining room w/fireplace, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors in selected areas, many cus-
tom built-ins and numerous designer features in-
cluding heated master bath flooring, coffered ceiling treatments plus plantation shutters and other cus-
tom window furnishings. Also take note of the con-
crete tile roof (2010), remodeled deck off the mas-ter, vinyl-clad patio cover, whole house fan, 4-car
tandem garage with insulated doors and renovated
landscaping. Homes such as this in a community
with access to a private lake are limited in supply. This one is truly special…a Riverlake jewel!
800 Shore Breeze
$595,000
(916) 508-5313 BRE #01820635
©2013 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved.. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal
Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office is Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. All rights reserved.
This information was supplied by Seller and/or other sources. Broker believes this information to be correct but has not veri fied this information and assumes no legal
responsibility for its accuracy. Buyers should investigate these issues to their own satisfaction. BRE License 01908304
800 Shore Breeze Drive
Major Updates/Remodel Completed since 2010
Concrete Tile Roof – Replaced 2010
Brazilian Cherry engineered hardwood floors (entry and kitchen)
Carpet: office, family room, stairs and upstairs - 2012
Kitchen
Granite and quartz countertops
Cabinets painted throughout house w/designer color
Hardware replaced throughout house (hinges, knobs, etc.) - 2010
Faucets - 2010
Appliances including 6-burner gas cooktop - 2010
Family Room
New cabinetry to right and left of fireplace including beverage fridge
Over fireplace prewired for flat screen TV
Master Bathroom
Radiant Floor Heating
Tile flooring
Bath fixtures
Lighting
Marble counter tops
Shower enclosure
Upstairs Hall Bath
Quartz countertops
Tile flooring
Extended shower enclosure
Downstairs Full Bath
Tile flooring
Bath fixtures
Lighting
Quartz counter top
Toto toilets
Master Bedroom Deck replaced in 2010 with Trex wood
Designer touches
Plantation shutters throughout front
New decorator window coverings at back/sides, 2010
Coffered Ceiling features in several rooms
Many custom built-ins
4-Car Tandem Garage
Insulated garage doors, 2010
Entry keypad for garage
Overhead garage storage w/access to area via pull-down stairs
Whole House Fan
Landscaping Renovations, 2012-2013
Vinyl Backyard Deck Cover
