 |
|
|
|
------------------------ F O L S O M E - N E W S L E T T E R
------------------------
|
|
|
City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of April 3, 2017
|
|
Felipe Rodriguez Appointed Folsom Fire Chief
The City of Folsom announced the appointment of new Folsom Fire Department Chief Felipe Rodriguez, effective June 1. Folsom City Manager Evert Palmer appointed Rodriguez following an extensive national executive search.
Rodriguez will oversee the Folsom Fire Department's $17 million budget and 68 employees in four fire stations serving the City of Folsom. Operations include fire suppression, rescue, prevention, public education, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical services to the community.
Rodriguez has worked for the City of Oceanside Fire Department for nearly five years, where he is currently the Division Chief of Training. He also served the Oceanside community as a field Battalion Chief and as the Fire Marshal. Rodriguez previously worked at the City of Stockton Fire Department for 13 years as Fire Captain and Firefighter-Paramedic. Learn more.
|
|
Consumer Tip: Help Prevent Wipes from Clogging Sewer Pipes!
At the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SASD), they know that just because something can be flushed doesn't mean it should be. Flushing disposable wipes down the toilet-- even so-called "flushable" wipes-- can cause costly and messy problems for SASD, the sewer utility that serves most of the Sacramento region, including Folsom.
Disposable disinfectant wipes, baby wipes, and even wipes labeled "flushable" do not break down after they are flushed. With the growing popularity of "flushable" wipes, SASD has had to devote more time and resources to clean and maintain sewer pump stations that help control the flow of sewage. If a sewer pipe gets clogged with wipes or a pump station gets jammed, it can cause sewer overflows that are costly and bad for the environment.
SASD has started a No Wipes in the Pipes awareness campaign to remind customers to flush only toilet paper and human waste-nothing else! If you do use wipes, please trash them. Don't flush them!
|
|
Spring Break Camps for Kids and Teens
Spring break starts April 10; register for one of Folsom Parks & Recreation's week-long camps to keep kids busy and engaged. Camp selections include soccer, robotics, computer programming, futsal, Spanish, and even zookeeping. Learn more and register today.
|
|
Senior Dance Friday
The Folsom Senior Center hosts a free dance for ages 55+ the first Friday of every month. Join the fun starting at 1:30 p.m. on April 7 with a free dance lesson and light refreshments. The dance continues through
3:30 p.m. with popular music from the 50's and beyond. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street; call 916-355-7285 for more information.
|
|
Celebrate and Volunteer at Earth Day Events
Join other community volunteers from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday,
April 29 for Folsom's 23rd annual focusing on environmental stewardship. Volunteers may select from projects to beautify and enhance Folsom's recreational trail system or helping to improve the area's creeks, waterways and open space. Folsom Trails Day volunteers will assist with planting native trees and making other improvements to the Johnny Cash Trail. Regional Creek Week volunteers will help clean up sections of the Humbug and Willow Creeks, and pick up litter in some of the City's open space preserves. All registered volunteers receive a commemorative T-shirt, lunch, and beverages; volunteers should dress in work clothes and sturdy shoes and work gloves are recommended.
|
|
|
|
 |
Run with Nature Offers a New Fitness Experience
The 34th annual family fitness event on Saturday, May 20 takes place at a new location to highlight some of the City's spectacular recreational trails and dedicated open space preserves. Folsom's Cummings Family Park, 1775 Creekside Drive, serves as the hub for the races and post-race festivities and activities. The course options include a 5.8K fitness walk, 5.8K and 13K chip-timed runs, and a youth half-mile fun run (contained within the park). Note: runners on the 13K course will be able to determine their 10K split with mileage markers. Participants on the 5.8K course will cross eight bike/pedestrian bridges; runners on the 13K course will cross 15 bridges and four boardwalks. Both course options will provide a true nature experience with a setting and scenery you just can't find anywhere else! Registered 5.8K and 13k participants receive a commemorative finisher's medal and T-shirt. Youth fun run participants receive a T-shirt, raffle entry, and free same-day entry to the Folsom Bike Park and Skate Park. This year's event is held in memory of Madeleine Moseley, a dedicated supporter of Run with Nature, long-time member of the Folsom Athletic Association and the Friends of the Folsom Parkways, passionate community activist, and dear friend. Learn more and register today!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
