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M“Written byessenger the people, for the people” HometownVolume 4 Issue 4 Serving theHero City of Citrus Heights and Sacramento County Second Edition for February 2014 Hometown Hero Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron J. Blecker-Davis Public Hearings Set graduated from basic military training at Joint Base for Creek Corridor BatterSan Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, up! Texas. Senior Softball Trail Project The airman completed an intensive, eight-week Citrus Heights, CA (MPG) - Citrus program that included training in military discipline Heights Planning Commission will and studies, CapitalAir Force core values, physical fitness, of the World be considering the Creek Corridor and basic warfare principles and skills. Trail Project Feasibility Report at a Public Hearing on February 26, 2014. The Planning Commission Airmen who complete basic training earn four will make a recommendation credits toward an associate in applied science to the City Council for consid- degree through the Community College of the eration. The City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider Air Force. Page 4 the Creek Corridor Trail Project Feasibility Report on March 27, Blecker-Davis is the son of Wendy Blecker and 2014. Douglas Davis, both of Citrus Heights. The City will provide a detailed Can You Heal presentation about the final Creek He is a 2010 graduate of Bella Vista High School, Corridor Trail Project Feasibility Your Body Fair Oaks. Report to the City Planning Commission and City Council AaronWith J. Blecker-DavisYour Mind? Source: Defense Media Activity during both Public Hearings. Public Comments about the proj- ect will be considered at both the Planning Commission and City Council Public Hearings. The purpose of the project is to evaluate the feasibility of estab- lishing a multi-use trail system within the City's approximately 26 miles of creek corridors and SMUD utility corridor. A detailed presentation at both the Planning Commission and City Council Page 8 Public Hearings will include information about the community engagement program, specific trail alignments, creek and road cross- Warning of Scam Sacramento has a long history of being a strong baseball town. Baseball has always been very popular in Sacramento schools and with the Sacramento ings, implementation priorities, Solons. The Sacramento Solons were a minor league baseball team based in Sacramento, California. They played in the Pacific Coast League during several periods (1903, 1905, 1909–1914, 1918–1960, 1974–1976). The current Sacramento River Cats began play in West Sacramento in 2000. costs, and strategies to address Targeting Elderly safety and privacy concerns. By Jan Dalske Seniors Softball League includes players come from Penn Valley baseball in New York in 1847. City Planning Commission Public many areas that are within 60 near Grass Valley, Placerville, Baseball had several creators, Hearing, Wednesday February 26th Sacramento Region (MPG) miles of the city of Sacramento. Marysville, and Magalia, near but it was Alexander Cartwright 7:00 pm City Council Chambers - Sacramento is the “Senior The region they cover is not just Paradise, Elk Grove and South who conceived the standardized 7117 Greenback Lane Softball Capital of the World”. where they play their games, at Sacramento, Roseville, Lincoln, rules for this new unorganized City Council Public Hearing This is what Larry Campbell, the baseball park in Carmichael and Davis, as well as all of the game. The introduction of those Thursday March 27th 7:00 pm City Council Chambers the Commissioner of the Golden Park, off of Fair Oaks Blvd, and Sacramento metro area. new rules enabled baseball to be 7117 Greenback Lane Seniors Softball League would Grant Avenue. The region cov- This large region is the Senior played by consistent guidelines tell you. And he is convinced this ers the cities where they travel Softball Capital of the World! It For More Information visit www. chcreektrails.net statement is true. The Golden from to get to their games. The started with the introduction of Continued on Page 2 Source: City of Citrus Heights Page 4 Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Fair Helps Citrus Heights Students Learn Story and Photo by Jim Reiman, very young readers. Patrons’ generosity ‘Citrus Height Reads’ and enthusiasm for the program was evi- dent when Barnes & Noble then selected Citrus Heights , CA (MPG) - Friday, CHR to receive those books—990 of January 24, 2014 was a banner day for them—for distribution among the Citrus ten schools in Citrus Heights. That day, Heights schools. CHR then collected Scan our QR Code for a representatives from each school vis- the books, counted and sorted them, and direct link to our online edition! ited the Sylvan Oaks Library to accept made them ready for distribution to the 99 brand new books for each of their own schools. school libraries. CHR and Barnes & Noble plan to con- The books were the gift of the Citrus tinue collaboration in the future. Heights Reads (CHR) program, a civic The CHR program works with the phi- organization whose mission is to pro- losophy that children learn to read from vide the schools with volunteer readers to kindergarten through third grade. After PAID help younger children learn to read. CHR that, they read to learn. CHR members PERMIT 350 PERMIT US POSTAGE Carmichael, CA obtained the books through a unique col- recognize that as school class sizes have PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED laboration with the Barnes & Noble store grown, teachers are often hard pressed to

Change Service Requested on Sunrise Boulevard. give all students the attention they need. Staff from three Citrus Heights schools met at Sylvan Oaks Library on January 24 to receive From mid-November to December 31, CHR members recruit volunteers, called new books for their school libraries. Patrons of Barnes & Noble in Citrus Heights donated Barnes & Noble encouraged patrons to “Reader Leaders,” who agree to donate just under 1,000 books for the ‘Citrus Heights Reads’ program. Left to right: Laura Powell, purchase an additional book from a spe- supervisor, Sylvan Oaks Library; Tanya Reaves, principal, Arlington Heights K-8; Cendrinne Continued on Page 9 DeMattei, Chamber of Commerce Education Committee; Alicia Lagarde, principal, Lichen K-8; cially selected collection oriented toward and Monica Curiel, vice principal Kingswood K-8.

The Perfect Start Yours Today! Combination!PLUS: Citrus Heights Messenger delivers your BOTH Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down, Now Everybody Turn Around STARS Shine at Page 8 local community news 24 issues a year. San Juan FundraiserPage 10 NEWSPAPERS Citrus Heights Get The Sunday Sacramento Bee! FOR ONly $25 PER yEAR! essenger First Edition for November 2013 “Written by the people, for the people” Veterans’ Day M Observance Serving the City of Citrus Heights and Sacramento County to be Held at Volume 3 Issue 21 Sylvan Cemetery See inside for details Gazebo Bera Gets Back On S, CA (MPG)th - to His Roots CitRuS HeiGHt , The Monday, November 11 American Legion #637 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars will Centennial Celebration - honor all those who served in the defense of the nation at a ser vice to be held at the Veterans Memorial and gazebo in the Sylvan Cemetery, 7401 Auburn Blvd., in Citrus Heights. Citrus Heights has a com- munity cemetery thanks to the donation of land by Daniel Lewis Page 3 in 1862. Since that date, the Sylvan Cemetery has become the final resting place for many veterans. Over the past decades, both the Citrus Heights American Restaurant Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars have held commemorations at Manager Wins this cemetery. National Award Led by Boy Scout Troop #228, a procession including Citrus Heights Police Chief Christopher Boyd and local veterans begins at 10:30 a.m. at the south end of the cemetery – the burial sites for veterans of the Spanish- American War and the Civil War. It will proceed along the “Avenue of Flags” with occasional stops to honor veterans buried from each of our nation’s wars. The proces- sion concludes at the All Veterans Page 10 (L to R) Olly May Giusti, class of ‘51; Sue Frost, Citrus Heights City Council; Gloria Ervin San Juan High School principal; John Giusti, Class of ‘50.Hundreds Photo by Elise of alumni Spleiss from all decades Memorial. returned to meet old friends and relive In case of inclement weather, By Elise Spleiss memories of their high school alma the procession will not take place. Some 3,000 mater. The commemorative service will GHtS, CA (MPG) - Get Insurance – CitRuS Hei The event also highlighted for the be held at the gazebo at 11:00 alumni, staff, student volunteers and community San Juan High’s promising a.m. The service includes the BEFORE You Need It! guests from throughout the community future, as alumni marveled at the school’s Folsom Harmony Express sing- joined San Juan High School’s 100th modernized facilities and unique Career- ers. Many officials of the City of anniversary commemoration at the end of Pathway programs. Citrus Heights have been invitedH October. San Juan High’s Centennial is a year to speak. The public is invited to The lively, daylong celebration con- long celebration that kicked off with the attend and participate. nected former and current students to the Class of 2013 graduation and will con- Source: Sylvan Cemetery District school’s rich history. They along with clude on June 3, 2014 with the Class of and The American Legion visitors meandered down hallways show- 2014 graduation. For more on San Juan’s history and casing memories from the decades. H Among the centennial celebration’s remaining Centennial events0. visit festivities were campus tours, a school www.sanjuan.edu/sjhs10 history video, classic car show, student art Page 12 exhibits, food trucks, and a collection of cradle, I had a horrible knot in historic memorabilia. my stomach. Was she safe? Was the base safe? Were they under attack? Were people being hurt? There were no answers to my Modern Day Effects of War on questionsMoms at that time. Months later when I saw her and asked Commentary by Julie W. Hubbs about the explosion during our phone call, she couldn’t even I grew up in a home with remember the event. She said, a father who read and stud- “Oh, there are explosions going ied everything he could get his off all the time over there. Who hands on regarding World War knows what was happening on Scan our QR Code for a II. In addition, he had two broth- that day?” direct link to our online edition! ers who served in the Army As my son prepares to leave - during that war. Because of this on his sixth or seventh deploy I learned a few things by read- ment, I too am preparing for his ing his books and listening to his departure. I know I will talk to stories. I was most intrigued by him on the phone, and there will the communications between the be an overseas delay. I know it’s soldiers and their families. possible a brutal sand storm may PAID I heard and read about wives come up without warning, and he

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PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED bands, mothers sending letters of to an end. She was right in the am preparing to put our conver Change Service Requested Service Change care and concern to their sons, middle of expressing how much - remember saying to my husband, sation on hold while a helicopter fathers sending letters express- - she missed home when there was or two or three lands right out ing pride, and children sending “This is great! It’s like he is just the sound of a loud explosion in letters of care, concern, and sup down the street.” I also remem- side his tent. I am preparing to stories and pictures to their dads. port. I was expecting to wonder the background. She said in her hear loud explosions when we Most letters were mailed hop- ber my husband saying, “I don’t sergeant’s tone of voice, “I have if my letters would reach him. I know.” That is all he said even talk on the phone. I know he ing they would actually reach was prepared to not know where to go!” might write that he needs an the hands of their loved ones. though I tried to get him to elabo- I said, “Wait. What was that he would be located. I purchased rate on his thoughts and feelings. extra homemade blanket from Families did not know if their candles to put in my window to noise? Was that a bomb?” Mom because of the extreme I remember thinking, what does “Yes!” she said. “I have to letters arrived safely to the recip- light his way home, and I prayed temperature changes from day ients, and at times they did not he know that I am missing? go. Tell everyone hi and I love for the safe return of all those One morning on New Year’s to night when he’s freezing. But know where their soldiers were them.” With that the line went H fighting in the war, especially Day, I received a call from a most importantly, I am preparing located. I am guessing prayers my son. dead, and there was no further to expect the unexpected. were prayed and candles were female soldier we know. She communication for the next sev- During that first deployment, called to wish everyone a Happy lit as extra precaution to help I received phone calls with a eral weeks. New Year. She was calling from As I replaced the phone in its ensure the safety of their family bit of an overseas delay, but the members and the safe return of Iraq, and with the time change sound was very clear. I woke up her New Year’s Day was coming all those fighting in the war. to e-mails on the computer and The first time my son was sent received little gifts in the mail. I to the war in Iraq by the U.S. Army I was prepared to write Page 2 • Citrus Heights Messenger Second Edition for February 2014 Batter up! Senior Softball CDPH Issues Warning About Consuming Certain Cactus Imported Capital of the World From Mexico Due to Health Risk Special CDPH Report consumers and wholesale cus- No illnesses have been reported tomers locally at La Superior to date, but symptoms of acute SACRAMENTO Region, CA (MPG) SuperMercados in Sacramento, poisoning may include sweating, - California Department of Stockton, Woodland and headache, weakness, nau- Public Health (CDPH) Director Pittsburg between 2/6/2014 and sea, vomiting, hypersalivation, and state health officer Dr. Ron 2/12/2014 abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Chapman has recently warned Whole cases of the cactus Consumption of Monocrotophos people not to eat cactus imported purchased from the wholesale can lead to neurotoxicity and from Mexico that were sold at produce companies were likely permanent nerve damage. specific retail and wholesale labeled with a supplier sticker CDPH and CDPR are work- locations around the state due that stated “Comercializadora ing with the U.S. Food and to the presence of unapproved De Chiles, Selectos Nieto S. De Drug Administration to iden- pesticides. R.L. De C.V.” Product sold in tify the growers and importers A recent routine surveil- the retail stores was sold in bulk responsible for shipping pesti- lance sample collected by bins without any specific brand- cide contaminated cactus into the California Department of ing or labeling. the United States, so that future Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) iso- Washing or peeling the cactus shipments can be examined and lated as much as 5.8 parts per prior to preparation as well as verified that they are in compli- As baseball players age, their game evolves into fast pitch softball, then co-ed slow pitch softball, and finally million of Monocrotophos, an some cooking methods (boiling) ance before making their way senior slow pitch softball. organophosphate based pesti- can remove some of the pesti- into the marketplace. Continued from Page 1 a new state in 1849 mission is to have more fun cide that has been barred from cide, however, since consumers CDPH recommends consum- in many different cities and com- Sacramento has a long history while playing softball with many use in the United States since are unable to measure the effec- ers experiencing any ill effects munities. His rules included the of being a strong baseball town. friends who have senior aches 1989. CDPR immediately took tiveness of these procedures, it after consuming cactus products layout of the diamond, the foul Baseball has always been very and pains like they do, and to action to remove all of the prod- is not recommended that con- consult their health care pro- lines, the distance between bases popular in Sacramento schools try to remember their turn at bat uct it could locate from store sumers try to salvage any of this vider. Consumers that observe and the pitcher’s plate, the num- and with the Sacramento Solons. while socializing. The Golden shelves and distribution centers. contaminated product. If con- the product being offered for ber of balls and strikes, etc. The The Sacramento Solons were Seniors Softball League con- It has been quarantined and/or sumers have any of this product sale are encouraged to report standardized games grew in pop- a minor league baseball team sists of three different levels of destroyed so that it doesn’t pose remaining in their possession, the activity to the CDPH toll ularity, so much so that it became based in Sacramento, California. players. a threat to consumers. they should return it to the place free complaint line at (800) 495- America’s favorite pastime sport. They played in the Pacific Coast As baseball players age, their The contaminated cactus of purchase or dispose of it in the 3232. For more information see So, after Baseball began to flour- League during several periods game evolves into fast pitch was sold and offered for sale to garbage. www.cdph.ca.gov H ish in New York in 1847, what (1903, 1905, 1909–1914, 1918– softball, then co-ed slow pitch happened in our state in 1848, 1960, 1974–1976). The current softball, and finally senior slow just one year later? Sacramento River Cats began pitch softball. If any men age 50 Gold was discovered in play in West Sacramento in to 95 or women age 45+ in 2014 Northern California. This dis- 2000. would like to play senior slow Sacramento covery created a steady influx of Introducing: the first Golden pitch softball in the evenings young men, including Alexander Senior Softball team: 1976- They after work or during weekday Cartwright. 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Services – AND SECOND Following is the Chamber of AWARD FOR “BEST OF THE Commerce member’s Best of BEST” Citrus Heights results list. Best Consulting / Coaching Sylvan Corners Pet Hospital Voting started in December Services 2013 and ended in January Allardyce Resources, LLC Best Medical / Dental Providers 2014 through www. & Services BestofCitrusHeights.org. Best Education / Schools / Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Special thanks to Prestwood IT Training Medical Center Solutions for creating and main- Discovery Tree Schools taining this website. Best Residential / Hospitality Total votes received were Best Financial Institutions Communities 5,582 with the Best of the Best Golden 1 Credit Union Crosswood Oaks Retirement Overall winner going to Sylvan Community Corners Pet Hospital. Best Financial Services Hampton Financial Consultants Best Residential / Commercial Best Accounting & Tax Contractors Preparers Best Food / Drink / Catering Gary D. 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The band Sunrise MarketPlace Diana Miller Photography ics, talent and determination of 3 first EP, Orenda, was released on will also be playing at Club Retro Best Hobbies & Recreation Folsom High School sophomores, Reverbnation and SoundCloud in Roseville, CA on February Best Community Associations Sunrise Recreation Best Salons & Beauty Orenda is the result. February 4th. This 6-song ensem- 28th. EPs and T-shirts will be on A Community For Peace & Park District Emerald City Hair Studio Starting just one year ago, Heat ble includes hard-rock, edgy sale at both venues. of Damage’s Nick Lassalette, tunes such as “Watch You Burn” For Further Information, Visit Best Computer / Websites / Best Installation, Repairs Best Utilities / Services Dave Haug, and Julian Bohland and “The End,” along with inspir- Heat Of Damage Websites on Telecommunications & Service Providers Atlas Disposal Industries have quickly become a local high ing and emotional songs such as Reverbnation.com; SoundCloud. 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Roseville (Placer County) Fairgrounds Heights proudly announces their and girls which is the mission of The work Peggy and her staff Saturday 10 am - 5 pm • Sunday 10 am - 4 pm winner of the 2013-2014 Ruby Soroptimists locally as well as of volunteers does to restore hope Award to Ms.Peggy Fava, founder internationally. and self esteem in girls is remark- 50 Vendors and director of Bridge Network, a With Peggy and her all volunteer able and we celebrate her efforts The Big Show!! non-profit organization. staff at Bridge Network they work and results. Family Fun  Exhibits The Soroptimist Ruby Award to “bridge” resources for at-risk Congratulations Peggy! H • Crystals • Beads • Jewelry • Gemstones is awarded to women who have youth and sex trafficked victims in • Gold Panning • Meteorites • Fossils Family • Minerals • Free Door Prizes • Fabulous Food! A STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR 11O YEARS Fun! 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Reservations Required, please RSVP to Lisa West at [email protected] Seating is limited to 30 attendees per seminar Page 4 • Citrus Heights Messenger Second Edition for February 2014 Warning of Scam Targeting Elderly Citrus Heights , CA (MPG) - Hometown Hero cautious when approached on Citrus Heights Police would the street or by way of social like to warn citizens of a current media involving the exchange Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron J. Blecker-Davis scam identified in the region. of money. There are many scams graduated from basic military training at Joint Base On three separate occasions, targeting people, specifically the San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. two suspects have approached elderly, in an attempt to fraudu- elderly victims at local retail lently steal their money. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week locations with a story of trans- Anyone with information ferring several thousand dollars regarding similar circumstances program that included training in military discipline into their accounts before leav- or who may be able to help iden- and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, ing the country. The suspects tify the suspects involved in and basic warfare principles and skills. convinced the victims to drive these cases are encouraged to to nearby banks and withdraw contact the Citrus Heights Police Airmen who complete basic training earn four several thousand dollars from Department at (916) 727-5500. their personal accounts. During while the victims were inside the Media Contact: PIO Bryan G. credits toward an associate in applied science two of the three crimes, the sus- bank. Fritsch: (916) 380-7988 or email: degree through the Community College of the pects stole the victim’s vehicle We advise all citizens to be [email protected] H Air Force.

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What would I say to this her a heart-shaped box of I’m not old, but old enough on the baseball diamond every with Noah and his ark and you young lady when I met her the candy. When I presented it to to remember sitting in the now spring, even when they were can kiss that idea goodbye. next day? How could I look her her, she was thrilled and kissed demolished Atlanta-Fulton picking flowers in the outfield or Nothing wrong with a kiss, in the eyes? me again. What do I have to do By Ronnie McBrayer County Stadium trying to snag putting their mitts on the wrong if it is with the right person. It I am not sure if I have ever now? Do I buy her another box foul balls off the bats of Brett hand. There was an enjoyment, seems we are living in a culture gotten over that first hug after of candy? “Pitchers and Catchers report!” Butler, Dale Murphy and Bob a purity in their play, that while where all anybody thinks about all these years. The thing I did The next few hours were It’s as sure a sign of the coming Horner – all for a few turnstile unprofessional, was much more is kiss, kiss, kiss. So much so, not realize at the time was, rather foggy to me and even the spring as erupting dandelions dollars. But I can count on one real than anything happening at that the average kiss is just that, every kiss begins with a hug. next couple of days. By the end and fledgling fruit blooms. And hand how many times I’ve been the ball parks of big business. average. Whatever happened to Then, the inevitable of Valentine’s Day, I discovered as inhumane as this winter has back to a stadium since. This is my same longing for the the romance factor behind the happened. I was engaged to be married and been – as brutal as it remains in Some of my fondest memo- church. For I still love it and kiss? We had concluded our “date,” it all started with a hug. many locales – spring could not ries were also made at church; pray that it become truer to its A kiss should be something and I took her over to the door- The apostle Paul put it best get here quickly enough, ground- in the little “church in the wild- roots and more authentic. special and not thrown around way of the dormitory where she when he wrote, “And now abi- hog shadows and eminent March wood” of my formative years. Terence Mann, James Earl like some dirty old rag. It should lived. All of a sudden, at least deth faith, hope, charity[love], snowstorms be damned. The pew bottoms were made of Jones’ character in “Field of mean something to the people from my perspective, she rose these three; but the greatest Yes, the return of baseball is a old wooden slats that creaked Dreams,” may have captured the involved. up on her tippy toes and kissed of these is charity[love]” (1 bellwether of warmer days, even and groaned during the service, sentiment best. Standing in that I still remember my first kiss. me right on the lips. Then she Corinthians 13:13). if baseball itself should expect a pinching this little boy’s behind enchanted cornfield turned base- I was in Bible school study- turned around and went away A kiss is an expression of somewhat chilly reception these and picking holes in my moth- ball diamond, he says, “They’ll ing for the ministry where I met into the dorm, leaving me stand- love. It is not so much the kiss days. Critics say the games are er’s pantyhose. walk out to the bleachers; sit in this girl. We had been dating ing on the porch not knowing as what comes after that kiss; a too long and frankly, painfully The church’s water foun- shirtsleeves on a perfect after- two months before I realized we what happened or what to do relationship that gets better and tedious. Smart, run-scoring strat- tain was a natural spring found noon. They’ll find they have were dating. On many things, next. better every year. H egy has been replaced by brutish down a path behind the sanctu- reserved seats somewhere along especially in the romantic arena, It was February and just a free-swinging for the cheap seats, ary, and a trip to the toilet was one of the baselines, where they I am rather slow. At the end of week away from Valentine’s Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor say baseball’s purists. And don’t a similar trek. On hot August sat when they were children and our first “date,” she surprised Day. I had my Valentine’s of the Family of God Fellowship, even get tongues wagging about nights I can recall the fiery sum- cheered their heroes. me by hugging me. I had never Day present and my dilemma P.O. Box 831313, Ocala, FL a certain Yankee third baseman. mer revivals in that old house of “They’ll watch the game and been hugged before. I did not was, what do I now give her in 34483. He lives with his wife, For my own part, I’ve had a worship – fiery in preaching and it’ll be as if they dipped them- know what to do with my arms. return? What in the world could Martha, in Silver Springs Shores. suspicion about the game for temperature – as I struggled to selves in magic waters. The I did not know if I should stand ever top a kiss? Call him at 866-552-2543 or some time now. After the base- understand all that was going on memories will be so thick they’ll there or if I should say some- Being a naïve young gen- e-mail [email protected]. ball players strike of the mid (between explorations for spear- have to brush them away from thing. At the time nothing really tleman, I did not possess the His website is www.jamessny- 1990s I fell off the wagon. The mint gum in my grandmother’s their faces. This field, this game: came to mind so I just stood resources to process this sort derministries.com. more recent scandals involving purse, of course). it’s a part of our past. It reminds there saying nothing. of problem. I had never bought performance enhancing drugs Was this church “better” than us of all that once was good; and The frightening thing about anybody a Valentine’s Day and the obscene amounts of what I have experienced as an it could be again.” May it be so. money paid to mere mortals for adult? Probably not. Was it sim- H throwing and striking a rawhide pler, more sincere? Probably Ronnie McBrayer is a syn- ball have done nothing to reclaim so. Major League Baseball and dicated columnist, pastor, and my confidence. much of the church in America author. His newest book is “The And have you taken your have arrived at the same place. Can You Heal Your Body Gospel According to Waffle kids to a game lately? To park, Both are more driven by market House.” You can read more at $30. For tickets, $75, $60 for and commercial forces than by a www.ronniemcbrayer.me. sodas and snacks. And forget the true sense of what they are. They With Your Mind? Eddy insisted, “This mind is recognition of His will oper- not a factor [in healing the ating in one and all, giving us body].” the ability to see whatever sit- This is not to say she com- uation we are confronted with Is Everyone Going pletely dismissed the role of in a life-affirming, health- an individual’s consciousness inducing light. in healing. Eddy did see a big The good news for Horn is to Heaven? difference, however, between a that she is doing much bet- be born. He would like you to whereby one might take on the mind fixated on – even intim- ter and has written a book “miss the Divine call He has pro- righteousness of His Beloved idated by – a predominantly designed to help other women vided” or have you end up in his Son and receive His gift of eter- matter-based view of existence cope with the stress of ill- (Satan’s) eternal place -- NOT nal life with the destiny to reside and the thought that is will- ness. Interestingly, of the 10 heaven with God Almighty! in heaven eternally. It is by ing to see things from a more strategies she outlines, her (Read 2 Thessalonians 1:9) Such accepting the death and blood divinely inspired perspective. encouragement to “find grat- words may sooth the conscience sacrifice Jesus Christ willingly “Discard all notions about itude” echoes something St. By Marlys Johnsen Norris, and give false hope, however paid for all our sin debts on the lungs, tubercles, inherited Paul suggested a good two they are lies perpetrated by Cross to purchase eternal life consumption, or disease aris- thousand years ago that links Christian Author By Eric Nelson Satan. for those who make a decision ing from any circumstance,” this particular frame of mind God who created all that is – is believe and follow in submission suggests Eddy in Science and with better health: Some people believe that After years of suffering from the great I AM, He is Sovereign, and obedience.. Health, “and you will find that “Finally, brethren, what- everyone is actually going to a debilitating disease, not to Holy and Perfect. He requires Possibly this may be too sim- mortal mind, when instructed soever things are true, heaven when they die! One day mention multiple surgeries and they will wake up to a big sur- those who enter His eternal ple an answer for some, but it is by Truth, yields to divine whatsoever things are hon- home to also be made perfect the “only key” that unlocks the countless doctor’s appoint- power, which steers the body est, whatsoever things are just, prise because this is NOT true ments, author Danea Horn according to the truth scribed and whole. There is only ONE door to God’s eternal home for into health.” whatsoever things are pure, made a commitment to herself: in God’s Holy Word, the Bible. way it can happen because His anyone! Obedience to God’s In remarks made a few weeks whatsoever things are lovely, “You will heal yourself with Unfortunately unbelievers have eternal home is filled with holi- instructions in one’s life draws ago at The Commonwealth whatsoever things are of good your mind.” Unfortunately chosen their own place. Not ness and perfection. He will not one into a dynamic and wonder- Club in San Francisco, Horn report; if there be any vir- things didn’t work out as heaven but a place designed allow any form of sin, unclean- ful personal relationship with pointed to the “deep seeded tue, and if there be any praise, planned, as she found herself for those who do not follow the ness or imperfection to enter and Him. H need for control” that makes think on these things... and consumed with such an over- teachings of God contaminate His abode. People the idea of using our minds to the God of peace shall be with Lies originate from the mouth who say everyone will end up in Christian Author, Speaker, whelming sense of guilt for heal our bodies all the more you.” H heaven have no idea of “Who” Teacher not seeing any improvement of a deceiver, the enemy of God, alluring. But it is the relin- Eric Nelson’s columns on God really is – nor, His expecta- Pat Boone recommends her book that she ended up changing Lucifer or Satan is his name. The quishment of just such a the link between conscious- tions of those who desire to enter “Recipes for a Happier Marriage” course and relying on a more deceiver would like you not to mental power grab that Eddy ness and health appear weekly believe in God and continue dis- His home one day. (I Peter 1:4) Contact me: [email protected] conventional if still inspired saw as essential to healing. In in a number of local and regarding a holy and just Creator God loves all of His creation approach. other words, “Not my will, but national online publications. who one day caused you to so He provided only ONE way, Ironically, Horn’s con- thine, be done.” He also serves as the media clusion that the mind is not The downside to such a and legislative spokesper- something that can or should notion is that we may assume son for Christian Science in be relied on to cure the body is it absolves us of any respon- Northern California (norcalcs. not too far off from what Mary sibility, putting the blame on org). This article originally Baker Eddy – the 19th century God for all outcomes, good or religious reformer she largely bad. For Eddy, though, hand- appeared on Communities @ credits with coming up with ing things off to the Divine WashingtonTimes.com and is such an idea – thought herself. wasn’t so much of a “Here, used with permission. Referring to the human mind you do it” kind of proposi- as opposed to what she refers tion as it was a conscious to as the divine Mind or God,

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Your Source Dr. Coy F. Cross of Stability Author Coy Cross II, Ph.D an everlasting love.” Jeremiah and things that you can always “The Dhance” 31:3 God’s love for you is con- count on, God’s word. A Caregiver’s Search for Meaning stant. One of the reasons why God’s plan for you will never we get frustrated by relationships change. “The Lord will fulfill is people change, get moody, his purpose for me; your love, O Strength in Unity fickle. But God always acts like Lord, endures forever.” Psalm For a moment life seemed surre- ness in Walnut Creek, near her be present for all of this. I am go- Himself. He never changes. He 138:8a (NIV). People say, “I al. It’s Friday afternoon, my friend church. Over the next few years, ing to feel it all.” My promise to never acts out of character. The made this big mistake. I missed Greg and I are having coffee in her teachings on “Non-duality,” my wife was, “I will be conscious- By Pastor Ray Dare point is, you never need to doubt God’s plan. I’ll just have to set- Peet’s coffee-shop on 19th Street “Progressing Spiritually from ly present with you and hold your God’s love. No matter what tle for second best.” There’s only in Sacramento. Yesterday, my Victim to Victor to Vehicle,” and hand throughout.” As we move In your life, between now and happens. No matter what you one problem with that: You don’t wife was diagnosed with Stage III, “The Dark Night of the Soul” forward in time each of us will the time you die, you will expe- feel, God’s love for you never find that in the Bible. God is not Level C, ovarian cancer. Her sur- changed my life and the way I see face a ‘dark night of the soul,’ a rience many stressful changes. changes. “For I am convinced the God of second bests, He’s gery is scheduled for Tuesday. As God. This helped me see that my moment when we can feel alone in How are you going to respond that nothing can ever separate the God of second chances. You Greg and I are talking, I share with wife’s cancer would have a pro- the Universe. How to find mental, to those changes? You can’t pre- us from his love.” Romans 8:38 are still on Plan A. God knows him: (1) I know there are profound found spiritual impact on us both. physical and spiritual strength to pare for them because you don’t He never changes His mind everything that’s going to hap- spiritual lessons in this for both I had been a caregiver about cope, survive and assist those in know what they’re going to be. about you. It’s important you pen in your life and He fits it all my wife and me; (2) I have to do it 30 years before and it didn’t go need as a caregiver is just the begin- How will you handle them? understand that. If not, the next in to work for good in your life. differently this time; (3) I have to well. I tried to do everything my- ning of finding strength in Unity. What’s going to be your source time something doesn’t go your Nothing can hinder God’s plan accept this and “let everything be self and avoid the pain by “stuff- of stability? The Bible says, way or something bad happens, for your life, not even your own Share with us each month here “Those who trust in the Lord you’re going to think, “That’s mistakes. He saw them coming as it is.” The only thing I can do is ing” my feelings and numbing and visit Facebook to learn more are as steady as Mount Zion, God getting back at me”. No, long before you ever made them. be “consciously present with her.” out with alcohol. Part of “doing at The Dhance. See author Cross unmoved by any circumstance.” that’s life. God’s love for you Romans 8:28 says, “ALL things After walking away from a things differently” was to rec- as he discusses discoveries, lessons Psalm 125:1 That’s what I call never changes. work together for good to them fundamentalist church as a teen- ognize I couldn’t fix my wife. I and shares insights on YouTube. stability! You’re unmoved by who love God and are called ager, by age 40 I felt something could take care of many of her God’s word never changes. You also can learn to cope in any circumstance. Security, sta- The Bible is always relevant, according to His purpose.” missing from my life and started physical needs: cooking, driv- delving into the mind, life and bility and confidence in life always fresh and always up Good, bad, ugly, somehow God looking for answers. I started ing her to doctor’s appointments, acceptance of life and death that come from being anchored in an to date. Anything man writes knows how to turn them all going to a small Unity church in buying groceries, cleaning house, is the heart of Coy Cross’s ex- unchanging God. eventually becomes obsolete, around and use them for His Modesto and later Carol Ruth etc. I realized this time I needed perience related for all to learn God never changes. “But outdated. 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The elimina- portation, housing and parks; Today. 7) CULTIVATE A SENSE OF housing market is not provid- tion of Redevelopment funding and allow local jurisdictions Olga answers those who ask PROGRESS: According to stud- ing an adequate number of in 2012 and the exhaustion of to require the inclusion of a per- her about her secret to looking ies of life satisfaction and human homes affordable to low- and state housing bonds funded by centage of affordable homes and feeling so young to “Enjoy motivation, we all need to feel WHAT MAKES moderate-income households Propositions 46 and 1C, has in new developments. Area 3: Life.” But here are some addi- like we’re improving. Identify OLGA RUN? and calls on California’s legis- meant the loss of more than $1 Invest a significant portion tions to add up to a great life your expectations, adjust them lators to take immediate action billion per year in state invest- of Cap-and-Trade revenues besides genetics! to allow for “small wins,” then She holds more than twenty- to meet the housing needs of ment that is critical to spur the in affordable transit-oriented 1) KEEP MOVING: Move improve upon them. six world records in track and California’s lowest-income production and preservation of homes and energy efficiency continually, even when you are 8) DON’T DO IT IF YOU field. You probably say ain’t it residents. affordable homes. Combined retrofits to existing multifam- not exercising. “When we move, DON’T LOVE IT: If it’s not great to be young, right? Wrong! Contrary to common belief, with reductions in federal ily affordable housing. our bodies and brains both work fun, don’t do it. That’s easy— Olga Kotelko took up track and the study “How California’s funds, investment in affordable The California Homes and better. We think faster, process because you won’t if it isn’t. field at 77 years old. That’s Housing Market Is Failing to homes in California has been Jobs Act (SB 391) is a partic- information more accurately, People can’t be guilted into last- right! Today, she is 94 years Meet the Needs of Low-Income reduced by more than $1.5 bil- ularly important piece of the and remember more.” ing healthy behavior change. old and going strong. As a mat- Families,” finds that the housing lion annually. solution to our state’s afford- 2) CREATE ROUTINES: “Should” doesn’t work. ter of fact, of those twenty-six bubble burst and the ensuing The California Housing able-home crisis. SB 391 will (But sometimes break them) 9) BEGIN NOW: “Not only records, twenty were reached in foreclosure crisis have not Partnership Corporation calls dedicate investment to public- Committing the more mundane is midlife not too late to embark her current ninety to ninety-five made housing more affordable on state leaders to implement private partnerships that will parts of our life to habit and rou- on this, providing we rev back categories .And she is convinced to lower-income households. In policies in three key areas. Area build 10,000 safe and afford- tine frees up RAM for the things up slowly. In some ways, it’s that she’ll be competing when fact, rents were higher in 2012 1: Replace exhausted state able single-family homes that matter to us. the best time for it. We’re rested, she’s one hundred! And accord- than they were at the height of housing bonds by passing the and apartments each year for 3) BE OPPORTUNISTIC: we’re restless, we’re ready.” ing to Bruce, her positive attitude the housing boom in 2006 in Homes and Jobs Act (SB 391) Californians in need, including “Spend your precious energy And yes, she does all the usual may have scientific merit. A nearly all metro areas. One mil- and by making an immediate families, seniors, veterans, and wisely.” Conserve energy when things too like eating well. She 2010 study in superstition in lion low- income households in general fund investment to the people with disabilities; reduce you can, but when you need to likes fermented foods from sour sports, published in Psychology California do not have access state’s existing rental housing homelessness; and result in go for it, really go for it! kraut to yogurt, Science, found “Magical think- to an affordable home, and not production program. Area 2: significant savings to taxpay- 4) BE A MENSCH: “Doing and she gets plenty of sleep. ing improves confidence, and one county or legislative dis- Strengthen local jurisdictions’ ers. H good doesn’t just feel good, it She does stay away from pro- confidence improves perfor- trict in the state has an adequate tools for building and pre- works. It’s healthy for the tribe cessed foods, and she depends on Source: The California Housing mance.” If you age-grade Olga’s supply of homes affordable to serving affordable homes by and it’s healthy for us.” good nutrition and not so much Partnership Corporation is a scores, her 23.95 100 meter extremely low-income house- taking three important steps: 5 ) B E L I E V E I N supplements. She is all about private nonprofit organization dash is exactly equivalent to holds, those earning 30 percent Lower the threshold for voter SOMETHING: “Belief is a trait natural. 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CentennialSunrise Mall ) - Celebration Citrus Heights First Edition for October 2013 tS, CA (MPg Observance Arcade Creek Park: CitRuS HeigH - From Labor to Legacy The Citrus Heights Regional to be Held at Chamber of Commerce pres news 24 issues per year. What You Need to Know ents its Community Connections Sylvan Cemetery Expo at Sunrise Mall on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Attendance Gazebo and parking are free to the CitRu Page 3 S HeiGHt S, CA (MPG) - public. Monday, November 11 On This family event provides a American Legion #637 andth, Thethe essenger Restaurant unique opportunity for attendees Veterans of Foreign Wars will to be introduced to the products honor all those who served in “Written by the people, for the people” Manager Wins and services offered by fea- the defense of the nation at a ser tured Expo exhibitors such as vice to be held at the Veterans - Serving the City of Citrus Heights and Sacramento County National Award Discovery Tree Schools, Curves, Memorial and gazebo in the M Page 2 Carrington College, Nationwide Sylvan Cemetery, 7401 Auburn Insurance and Reichert’s Funeral Blvd., in Citrus Heights. Services. It also affords partici- Citrus Heights has a com- pants an opportunity for enjoying munity cemetery thanks to the Volume 3 Issue 19 - shopping, grabbing a bite to eat donation of land by Daniel Lewis East Lawn Pet Loss at one of the restaurants or eater in 1862. Since that date, the ies and perhaps even catching a Sylvan Cemetery has become Young ‘Old Center Announces movie at the UA Theatre. the final resting place for many ) - New Counselor For more information on veterans. Over the past decades, available exhibitor space, or for both the Citrus Heights American Time Fiddlers’ REgiON, CA (MPg Airshow Takes Off general information, call Renee Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars SACRAMENTO Larscheid at the Citrus Heights have held commemorations at The California Capital Airshow Regional Chamber office at this cemetery. (CCA), presented by Sacramento Page 10 (916) 722-4545 ext 24. Led by Boy Scout Troop #228, County, thannounced anniversary it will of honor the (L to R) Olly May Giusti, class of ‘51; Sue Frost, Citrus Heights City Council; Gloria Ervin San a procession including Citrus the 65 Juan High School principal;Source: John Citrus Giusti, Heights Class ofRegional ‘50. Photo by Elise Spleiss Heights Police Chief Christopher Berlin Airlift, the largest human- Get Insurance – By Elise Spleiss Chamber of Commerce Boyd and local veterans begins itarian aid effort in history. The BEFORE You Need It! at 10:30 a.m. at the south end of Airlift will be commemorated the cemetery – the burial sites Get The Sunday Hundreds of alumni from all decades CitRu Second Segment of during both days of the Show, S HeiGHtS, CA (MPG) - returned to meet old friends and relive for veterans of the Spanish- alumni, staff, student volunteers Some 3,000 and Page 9 October 5-6, 2013 at Mather Page 4 Citrus Heightsmemories Street of their high school alma American War and the Civil War. hey don’tguests feel any from smarter throughout the community Airport. Improvementmater. It will proceed along the “Avenue The Berlin Airlift Tribute - joined San Juan High School’s 100th The event also highlighted for the of Flags” with occasional stops to will honor the quiet heroes 2. Do somethinganniversary every commemoration day to Nearing at the end Completion of - . community) - The San Juan High’s promising honor veterans buried from each who played an integral role in o get involved in financial matters, but more than 40 percent of them saytend t to yourOctober. finances. Money, tS, CA (MPg - CitRuS HeigH future, as alumni marveled at the school’s of our nation’s wars. The proces- this monumental event, bring Mary Jane Popp we don’t think about our rela like a garden,The needs lively, attention daylong celebration con- tionship with money as just that Auburn Boulevardmodernized Complete facilities and unique Career sion concludes at the All Veterans Arden Playhouse: ing together the pilots, aircraft, The Great Recession prompted more women t Get into thenected habit former of doing and some current- students to the ) - growing,l offer which spine-ming, is wonderful Streets RevitalizationPathway Project programs. is Memorial. Sacramento Bee! and German aid recipients from Spoooooooky Day about managing their money. – a relationship.” thing daily,school’s even richif you history. spend They along with - NtO RegiON (MPg news, but they still represent only Jaffe offers five tips for women half way complete withSan JuanSegment High’s Centennial is a year In case of inclement weather, Crumme’s an important period in his SACRAMe just fivevisitors minutes. meandered You might down hallways show- 20 percent of all women,” says II from Rusch Parklong to celebration Sycamore that kicked off with the the procession will not take place. tory “The CCA team is excited While women are earning bigger who want to feel more confident check oncasing your memories accounts, from orga the- decades. - Certified Financial Planner™ Drive, nearing completion.Class of 2013 The graduation and will con- The commemorative service will Capers Crossed to share this historical event paychecks and many consider about managing their finances. nize yourAmong paperwork, the centennialor find out celebration’s Luna Jaffe (www.lunajaffe.com), work includesclude underground on June 3,- 2014 with the Class of be held at the gazebo at 11:00 with Sacramento, and cele themselves their family’s Chief what interestfestivities rate were you arecampus paying tours, a school citing the survey. 1. Start small. Mastering the ing of utilities2014 from graduation. Rusch Park a.m. The service includes the brate the contributions of these Financialions, world-clas Officer,s aerobatics, nearly halfwingsuit flyers, barnstor Page 12 on yourhistory credit video, card classic debt. Givecar show, student art - Jaffe, the author of “Wild it to Sylvan Corners and street Folsom Harmony Express sing- unsung heroes,” said Darcy fear they’ll end up broke and little things can boost your con- yourexhibits, relationship food just trucks, a few and min a- collection of For more on San Juan’s history and Money: A Creative Journey improvementsremaining (sidewalks, Centennial land events visit ers. Many officials of the City of Brewer, executive director of the homeless. Fifty-four percent also fidence and give you the ability uteshistoric each day memorabilia. and you’ll watch California Capital Airshow. “The will be roarin Photog across courtesy the skies of CCA of our region October 5-6, 2013! The eventto wil Financial Wisdom” and its scaping, pedestrianwww.sanjuan.edu/sjhs10 lighting, Citrus Heights have been invited claim to feel alienated by a finan- to tackle bigger issues. If you’re come alive. An excellent resource courageous men and women you companion workbook, “Wild roadway improvements and 0. H to speak. The public is invited to cial industry they say is male daunted by debt, for example, is www.youneedabudget.com. - will meet at the 2013 Show are Money: A Financial Field Guide - amenities). attend and participate. oriented. start by simply writing down remarkable examples of those international jet team, the Snowbirds, military demonstrat and Journal,” takes a different Segment III street improve H The Great Recession prompted where you are right now. Write 3. Ask questions – even (espe Source: Sylvan Cemetery District who could put the war behind approach to managing finances. down each company or person Modernments, Day from Sycamore Drive/ Effects of War on Moms Page 4 more women to get involved in cially) if you think they’re and The American Legion them and selflessly saved a city “While we are focused on fam- Pratt Avenue to Sylvan Corners, Page 10 financial matters, but more than to whom you owe money and Commentary“dumb.” When by Julie you’re W. atHubbs the from starvation.” Warbirds Galore in the sky and on the ground The Airshow ily, career and business, often will commence shortly. Activity, During 1948 and 1949, the tingling performances including an - 40 percent of them say they don’t the interest rate. Numbers can be bank, with your advisor or talk- - the last place we pay attention such as potholing and water and wing walking, and endless entertainment and displays along the ramp. feel any smarter about manag- - soothing (even if the story they ing to your CPA, ask all the world watched as the war-torn is to our own financial future,” I grew up in a home with storm drain work should be visi ing their money, according to tell is not) because they’re con- a fatherquestions who that read lurk and in the stud back- of city of Berlin, Germany, was the idea of dropping candy bars she says. “There are many rea creteScan and our QR tangible. Code for Once a you ble by the end of October. cut off from outside supplies of and chewing gum with hand the 2013 Allianz Women, Money sons for that. 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I was The expecting to wonder- remember saying to my husband, ) in life. each participant pausing for a Families did not know if their be an overseas delay. I know it’s Words and Photography g This goal was accomplisheddoing now to prepare students for col s. ect from Inspire, his Christian centennial year celebration will close withif graduation my letters wouldWe reach Canhim. I “This is great! It’s like he is just ON (MP lege and momentcareer, andas they an opportunit held each of writer’s club, that he wrote his in June,letters 100 arrived years after safely the to first the recipschool- year was com- to an end. 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