OUTPUT: 22:20 USER: BFINLEY MASTER 10-12-10 BLACKYELLOWCYANMAGENTA WOODLAND Middle school pupils accused in bomb case Two juveniles were arrested Friday after- noon after they alleg- edly placed a home- made explosive device in a school cafeteria trash can in Woodland. At 12:22 p.m., a Wood- land Police Department school resource officer was called to investigate an explosion at Dou- glass Middle School at 525 Granada Drive. School officials had already detained two boys, both students at the school, who were allegedly responsible for the explosion. Police said the stu- dents created a and dropped it into a trash can in the cafeteria. The device is made of common house- hold items that are placed in a plastic con- tainer and sealed.
A chemical reaction oc- curs that releases gases, which eventually cause the plastic container to rupture, creating a loud noise, police said. Such devices could cause injury, officials said, but in this case the trash can contained the explosion and no one was hurt. The explosion created a loud noise and disrupted activities inside the cafeteria, but property damage was limited to the trash can. The two youths were arrested and booked into Yolo County juve- nile hall. Police said the Yolo County Explosive Ordnance Detail took possession of the trash can and its contents so they could be appropri- ately destroyed.
Cathy Locke SACRAMENTO COUNTY Suspect arrested in pistol-whip robbery Sacramento County sheriff's deputies ar- rested a man on suspi- cion of pistol-whipping his robbery victim be- fore riding off on a bike. Ryan Helmecy, 25, was arrested on suspi- cion of robbery, crime against the elderly, altering an imitation firearm and violation of probation. Deputies suspect Helmecy of robbing a 77-year-old man in the 4900 block of Little Oak Lane near Madison Avenue and Interstate 80 about 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Deputies said Helmecy pointed a weapon at the man and demanded cash.
He struck the man on the head before fleeing on a bike. Helmecy was arrested nearby and deputies said he tried to discard what turned out to be a replica weapon painted to look like a real handgun. The victim was treated for minor inju- ries. Bill Lindelof DAVIS Prowler reportedly knocks, exposes self Davis police are searching for a prowler who exposed himself to a resident. Officers were dis- patched about 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday to the 1500 block of St. regarding a prowler. A 22-year-old woman told police that she was in her apart- ment when she heard a knocking sound on her wall. When she ap- proached her window, she saw a man looking into her bedroom while exposing himself, accord- ing to a Police Depart- ment news release. Cathy Locke CALIFORNIA LOTTERY MEGA MILLIONS Friday 9 15 21 40 54 Meganumber: 11 Jackpot: $24 million SUPERLOTTO PLUS Estimated Saturday jackpot: $22 million Recap Wednesday 7 19 26 30 34 Meganumber: 13 Winner: None FANTASY 5 Friday 9 15 17 26 28 DAILY 4 Friday 0 5 3 1 DAILY 3 Midday Friday 4 6 9 Evening Friday 1 0 7 DAILY DERBY Friday 4 7 10 Race time 1:46.53 Source: California Lottery Lottery results sacbee.com/fun NORTH HIGHLANDS Teachers union leader put on leave by Twin Rivers Twin Rivers Unified School District has placed its teachers union President John Ennis on paid adminis- trative leave while police investigate an allegation that he was involved in an altercation Wednesday with one of his special education students.
Ennis, a longtime teacher, denied any wrongdoing and said he hopes the matter will be resolved quickly. Twin school Police Department initially re- sponded to the report, but the investigation was turned over to the Sacramento County Department to ensure that there is not a perception of treatment because of exist- ing relationships by those involved or those investigat- said spokes- man Deputy Jason Ramos. The special education student is alleged to have sustained injuries during the altercation. Ennis said the student took a swing at him, but missed, and that there was no physical contact between him and the boy. Ennis said he did not know what caused the boy to swing at him, but said the student is a impaired, impulsive Ennis said the confronta- tion happened outside his classroom.
Twin Rivers spokes- woman Trinette Marquis said it is protocol for the district to place an employee on leave during an investiga- tion. Ramos added that the Sheriff's Department is well equipped to handle the case because it can access county resources if there is a need to interview special educa- tion students. Melody Gutierrez AMADOR COUNTY Ione Band of Miwoks gets OK on casino land An Amador County tribe cleared a major hurdle Friday in a long quest to get land to build a casino near the town of Plymouth. The Ione Band of Miwok Indians won the right to have 228 acres acquired on its behalf for a gambling development. Donald Laverdure, acting U.S.
assistant secre- tary for Indian affairs, Fri- day approved the gambling application filed in 2005. In a statement, Laverdure, said the 750-member tribe has onstrated both a modern and historical to the property it hopes to develop. The proposed project could put rural Amador County on the path to having three tribal casi- nos. The county is home to the Jackson Rancheria Casino Hotel. Meanwhile, the tiny Buena Vista Ranche- ria of Me-Wuk Indians has withstood county legal challenges to its plan to build a casino near Ione.
In 2004, the Ione efforts to build a $250 mil- lion casino and convention center near state Highway 49 in Plymouth ignited a political firestorm that resulted in the county suing the city, and local voters recalling the Plymouth mayor and two council members. In 2005, more than 80 percent of Amador County voters rejected an advisory measure that asked resi- dents to approve gambling expansion in the county of 38,000 people. Peter Hecht Get breaking crime news at our blog, Sacto 9-1-1. sacbee.com/sacto911 CRIME REPORTS CHECK IT OUT TODAY Worldwide talent What: Talents of children from different ethnic back- grounds will be showcased at the eighth annual Interna- tional Kids Festival at Will- iam Land Park. There will be a stage entertainment pro- gram, magician show, face painting, jump houses and more.
Where: 3800 Land Park Drive, Sacramento (in the amphitheater area, across from the Sacramento Zoo). When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: Free admission and parking. Information: (916) 299-1777 or www.
sacramento.downtowngrid. com (click on Calendar). TODAY-SUNDAY A taste of Greece What: Greek food, music and dancing will be in great supply at the Roseville Greek Food Festival at Saint Anna Greek Orthodox Church. Where: 1001 Stone Canyon Drive, Roseville. When: Noon to 10 p.m.
today and Sunday. Cost: Free admission and parking. Information: (916) 772-9372 or www.saintanna.org. TODAY Special recognition What: Surviving Japanese American veterans of World War II will be recognized at a special event at the Califor- nia courtyard. In November, veterans from the 442nd Regimental Com- bat Team, the 100th Infantry Battalion and the Military Intelligence Service were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal but because many of the elderly recipi- ents were unable to travel to Washington, D.C., for the official ceremony, Rep.
Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, is hosting the local event. Where: 1020 Sacra- mento. When: 11 a.m. (doors open at 10 a.m.). Cost: Free.
Information: sacramentocgm.eventbrite. com SUNDAY Salute to vets What: A for Car Show will feature all types of Chevy Corvettes at the California Automobile Museum, along with music, vendors, food and a raffle. Where: 2200 Front Sacramento. When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free. Information: (916) 442-6802 or www.calautomuseum.org. MONDAY 46th annual parade What: A North Highlands tradition continues as Veter- ans of Foreign Wars Post 4647 is sponsoring a Memo- rial Day parade, which will begin at Family Community Church and travel south on Watt Avenue. A pancake breakfast precedes the parade. Where: 6331 Watt North Highlands.
When: Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m.; parade begins at 10 a.m. Cost: Free (donations accepted for pancake breakfast). Information: (916) 332-5950 or www.vfwpost4647.org. HOLIDAY CLOSINGS The following agencies are closed Monday in honor of Memorial Day: Federal offices State offices Postal Service Most local municipal government offices Sacramento Municipal Utility District El Dorado Transit Placer County Transit Elk Grove e-tran Roseville Transit These remain open: Sacramento Regional Transit operates a schedule Yolo Bus operates a schedule A roundup of area events this weekend in honor of Memorial Day. SUNDAY Sacramento 7 a.m.
The 13th annual Reading of the Names takes place at the California Viet- nam Veterans Memorial, Capitol Park, 15th and streets. A ceremony will be held at noon and the reading will continue after the ceremony. Names read from the wall are California veterans who were killed in the Vietnam War. Yuba City 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Calvary Christian Center is conducting two ceremonies, Grateful Nation at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to honor servicemen who fought in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. A third ceremony is scheduled for Monday at noon. Calvary Christian Center is at 2620 Colusa Highway.
MONDAY Dixon 9 a.m. A program to remember and honor all military members who have served or are serving our nation, at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Drive. The program will include a K-10 flyover from Travis Air Force Base, music by the 59th Army Band a rifle salute and taps by the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery Honor Guard. Auburn 9 a.m. A ceremony with a flyover, wreath laying and release of white doves is at New Auburn Cemetery, 1040 Collins Drive.
10 a.m. A ceremony with a wreath- laying and rendering of honors is at Old Auburn Cemetery, 170 Fulweiler Drive. Noon A ceremony with a wreath-laying and rendering of honors is at Maidu Indian Burial Site, Maidu Road and Wildwood Drive. Carmichael 10 a.m. A remembrance is at Earl J.
Koobs Nature Area, 5325 Engle Road. Colors will be presented at 11 a.m. The nature area will be open until 2 p.m. Citrus Heights 10:30 a.m. A ceremony begins with a procession of veterans and a commemora- tive service begins at 11 a.m.
at Sylvan Cemetery, 7401 Auburn Blvd. Fair Oaks 11 a.m. Mount Vernon Memorial Park Mortuary hosts a service featuring the California National Guard bagpipers, a flyover, parachutists and military vehicles and equipment on display at 8201 Green- back Lane. Folsom 9 a.m. The second annual Wounded Veterans begins at Folsom Parkway Trails, North Parkway Drive and Blue Ravine Road.
Walk-up registration for 3K and 5K is $35 for adults and $25 for children; and for 10K costs $45 for adults and $35 for children. For information, visit www.woundedveteranrun.com. 11 a.m. A service is at 11 a.m. at Lake- side Cemetery, corner of Forrest Street and Folsom Boulevard.
Newcastle 11 a.m. A ceremony with a wreath- laying and rendering of honors is at New- castle Cemetery, 850 Taylor Road. Placerville 11 a.m. The Friends of the Veterans Memorial Inc. hosts the seventh annual Memorial Day Tribute with a T-6 flyby salute at El Dorado Veterans Monument, 360 Fair Lane.
Rancho Cordova 10 a.m. The sixth annual Memorial Day Ceremony with a 21-gun salute, a flyover and local dignitaries is at Sacramento VA Medical Center Memorial Plaza, 10535 Hospital Way, Mather. The event is spon- sored by the city of Rancho Cordova, Department of Veterans Affairs, Northern California Health Care System and Alpha- graphics of Rancho Cordova. Pre-program entertainment begins at 9:30 a.m. Rocklin 11 a.m.
Veterans of Foreign Wars 904 and American Legion 620 hold a cere- mony at Rocklin Cemetery, 4090 Kan- nasto St. Roseville 10:30 a.m. American Legion Alyn W. Butler Post 169 hosts a ceremony at Roseville Community Cemetery, 421 Berry St. A lunch follows at noon at Roseville Veterans Memorial Hall, 110 Park Drive in Royer Park.
Sacramento 9 a.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8358, American Legion Gung Ho Post 696 and Republic of China Veterans hold a service at Chinatown Mall, Fourth Street between I and streets. 1 p.m. The 22nd annual California Mexican-American Veterans Memorial Inc. hosts a service at 10th Street and Capitol Mall.
Yuba City Noon Calvary Christian Center is con- ducting a ceremony, Grateful Nation to honor servicemen who fought in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Calvary Christian Center is at 2620 Co- lusa Highway. note: If you have an event to add, please email WITH THE FLOW See a photo gallery of the most wanted fugitives and death row inmates. sacbee.com/crime SETTING IT STRAIGHT It is The policy to acknowledge errors promptly. Corrections will appear on Page A2.
Mistakes should be called to the attention of Senior Editor Ken Chavez, (916) 321-1057 or MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS Rafters navigate whitewater Thursday on the Merced River south of El Portal. After a chilly start, prospects for Memorial Day weekend activities are expected to improve. Partly cloudy skies and a high of 73 degrees are forecast for the Sacramento area today, and the tempera- ture should approach 80 degrees in the Sacramento Valley by Sunday. Hector Amezcua OUR REGION B2 The Sacramento Bee Saturday, May 26, 2012.
