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Volume 2 Issue 12 Serving the City of Citrus Heights and Sacramento County Second Edition for June 2012 Tonya Wagner Earns SMUD Announces NUSA Special Award New Mobile Hoping for Booming Business Public Access which last year was able to pay for new uniforms with proceeds SACRAMENTO REGION made at its TNT stand next to – Electric utility’s user-friendly McDonald’s at Madison and website is now available on smart Hazel avenues in Fair Oaks. phonesSMUD has a new way for Sharing the wealth, and ensuring customers to view their account, adequate staffing, the boosters see their energy usage, pay their are offering $10-20 an hour to bill and check on power out- supporters of other Bella Vista ages via their mobile phone. High clubs. SMUD’s new mobile “It’s a way to help other BV website, SMUD Mobile, is opti- groups while the baseball boost- mized for use with iPhone and ers earn money toward operating Android smart phones and is Page 2 costs, field maintenance, equip- compatible with many other ment, umpires – well, every- browser-enabled phones as well. thing, since we get no funding The application was also designed Get the Most Bang from the school,” said first-year to minimize impact to mobile fireworks co-chair Joanna Lee, phones that have data plan caps. for Your Buck: a Fair Oaks resident who is SMUD Mobile is very easy to expected to have two sons pitch- navigate. It features a single menu 2012 Fireworks ing next season for the Broncos; button in the upper right sec- Buyers Guide Gavin as a returning senior and tion of the screen that is available Aaron as a freshman. from any page. It flips or fades With TNT Fireworks carrying the screen to display a full-screen a fountain named Home Run, option that presents the user with the Bronco baseball team might all available navigation options in push that 2-year-old item a bit one place. When a user logs in, the harder than other groups. Same logout button is available in the can be said for TNT’s best-sell- menu as well as from any page. ing Piccolo Pete by Bella Vista Since smart phones make up Annual sales of fireworks represents a critial fundraising effort for many non-profits in Placer County. Photo courtesy TNT High’s Band Boosters, which about 50 percent of the mobile will be banking on heavy sales at market nationwide, they are Page 9 its own TNT stand. an important way for SMUD By David Dickstein but at least one industry leader sales than usual on the 29th and to connect with customers. believes that every smoke cloud 30th with people wanting to cel- For the volunteers supporting SACRAMENTO REGION The My Account section of the site has a silver lining. ebrate early on a weekend,” said the school’s music groups and – What they’re selling can’t offers those with a login the ability Basketball Rocks “Because many people won’t Linda Hass, Phantom Fireworks’ drill team, the week-long fund- explode according to state law, to view the outage status at their spe- be able to make a 3-day or Sacramento-based regional raiser means that every Big Timer in Citrus Heights but that’s not stopping local non- cific location, see their energy usage, 4-day weekend out of holiday, manager. “Sales should be brisk assortment, Delirium fountain profits from hoping for boom- view their bill and pay their bill–all they’ll probably stay home, as well because the weather is and ground bloom flower sold ing business starting June 28, online from their phone. The mobile and that’s a good thing for our cooperating, the economy seems gets the musically inclined the day fireworks can be sold in site accepts Visa or Mastercard or non-profit groups,” said Cathy to be moving in the right direc- Broncos to more competitions Citrus Heights, Orangevale and users can pay with a bank account. Castilone, vice president of TNT tion and Californians are eager to and closer to new uniforms and Fair Oaks. To make it easier for customers Fireworks’ Northern California celebrate our great Independence equipment. The group’s TNT If fingers are crossed a bit to pay their bill, SMUD Mobile also region. “We’ve seen that when Day with fireworks.” stand in Citrus Heights, adjacent tighter this season, it’s because provides alternative ways to pay families don’t go out of town That should be patriotic music to Olive Garden at 5425 Sunrise America’s 236th birthday falls such as showing users where local they often light fireworks the to the ears of dozens of cash- Blvd., raised $4,000 in net prof- on a Wednesday, the first Fourth pay stations are and allowing them to weekend before the fourth and strapped area charities, athletic its a year ago, and first-year fire- of July on “hump day” since display a map of their location or call on the fourth itself.” groups, youth organizations and works coordinator Tami Miller 2007. Consumer fireworks lead- the pay stations. It also allows a user The competition agrees. “Sales service clubs. is looking to make a grand more ers suggest a 10 percent drop in who does not have a My Account are strong on the fourth no mat- Hoping to hit a home run with this go-around. sales when Independence Day is login to make a one-time payment. ter what day of the week it is, and its fireworks fundraiser is Bella smack in the middle of the week, Continued on Page 11 The outage map lets users see we’re actually expecting better Vista High’s Baseball Boosters, the entire SMUD service terri- Page 10 tory and gives them the same data available on the current website. Already, about 10 percent of SMUD customers are using Sunrise Marketplace Retires Fireworks SMUD Mobile, which can be accessed by typing smud.org in Display to Make Way for Exciting New Events your mobile phone’s web browser. CITRUS HEIGHTS – After from June through September a range of seating choices and Summer Family last year’s phenomenal suc- from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM near ticket prices as well as a an array cess of the Sacramento Capitals, Marshall’s. of food and beverage options. River Safety Scan our QR Code for a Sunrise MarketPlace Business “With the addition of the con- Sunrise Mall is also home to direct link to our online edition! Improvement District (SMP) is cert series, along with an array the weekly Farmers Market, Program Offered happy to announce exciting new of entertainment and event every Saturday from 8 AM to plans for the expanded use of the choices throughout the District, 1 PM in the parking lot behind CITRUS HEIGHTS – The Sunrise Recreation and Park District will stadium, now known as “Sunrise we felt this was the most reason- Sears and this summer; special be offering a unique Family River MarketPlace Outdoor Pavilion” able time to retire the fireworks vendors will be added, bring- Safety Program aimed to provide situated in the Sunrise Mall display in order to develop a ing variety and entertainment. immigrant families with water safety parking lot. Simultaneously, the significant concert series for Sunrise Mall will also be host-

PAID skills. The program was created fireworks display at Sunrise Mall our community,” said Christi ing a carnival June 28th through

PERMIT 350 PERMIT due to the high number of drown- US POSTAGE Carmichael, CA has been retired to make way for Woodards, Sunrise Mall General July 2nd. ings among immigrant families in PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED a multitude of new entertain- Manager. The evening summer “While the fireworks display Sacramento Area Rivers. Change Service Requested ment and events in the District. concert series will feature per- has been hosted in the District The Sunrise Recreation and Park The Sacramento Capitals formers including Kool and the for several years, it is a 20-min- District developed the program with World Team Tennis returns to Gang with The Commodores, ute event that takes place on the Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights. SMP for the second consecu- Lonestar with The Charlie only one night. We are thrilled The Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights tive year this summer. Seven Daniels Band, Blondie with to now be able to provide the contributed a grant of $3,000 and the matches take place July 12 - DEVO, Three Dog Night with community with several months Sunrise Recreation and Park District 28. The team also played in America and Spyro Gyra with of summer fun and at the same will provide the facility and instruc- the Sunrise Mall parking lot Capitals Coach Wayne Bryan Lee Ritenour. time, drive traffic and increase tion for the program. Sylvan Middle from 2002-2006. Beginning in The 2,500-seat pavilion offers sales revenues for our busi- School will provide advertising and August, SMP and Sunrise Mall Night events, a wide range of an alternative to larger ven- nesses and generate additional translation services for the program. will host the Sunrise At Night activities will be taking place ues located in the area. Several sales tax revenues for the City of The program will consist of Concert Series expanding the at Sunrise MarketPlace, includ- attributes distinguish the outdoor Citrus Heights” said Kathilynn 4-weeks of swim lessons for children entertainment options available ing free summer concerts at pavilion including a convenient Carpenter, Executive Director- and teens from July 2 through July in the Sacramento region. the redeveloped and rebranded location in the center of the Sunrise MarketPlace. 26 at Rusch Park Swimming Pool. In addition to the Capitals ten- Citrus Town Center, which will region; spacious and comfort- Additionally there will be 3 days of Source: SMP River and Lake Safety classes for nis matches and the Sunrise At occur biweekly on Saturdays able seating with extra leg room; the entire family on Fridays July 13, 20 and 27th from 4:00-5:00pm. Get More Mileage from Your To sign up for the program Shopping Dollar! families should contact Sunrise REWARDS Recreation and Park District or SEE AD ON PAGE 12 Sylvan Middle School. Page 2 Citrus Heights Messenger Second Edition for June 2012 Mayor Declares July ‘Power of Purple’ FBI State and Local Law Enforcement Recover Month in Citrus Heights Six Juveniles During Child Sex Trafficking Operation with the hope the bows will remind citizens to support fund- FBI Release local efforts account for nearly 8 and local law enforcement part- percent of the children rescued ners and the National Center for raising activities for the event. A SACRAMENTO – The during Operation Cross Country Missing and Exploited Children. special thanks goes to the Citrus Federal Bureau of Investigation VI. Since the first Operation Cross Heights Lions Club who, with (FBI) Crimes Against Children In addition to the FBI County in June 2008, multi- the help of their friends, pur- Unit and its state and local law Sacramento Division, the agency teams in the Sacramento chased the ribbon. The Relay for enforcement partners are pleased following agencies partic- Division’s area of responsibility Life is set for July 21-22, at San to announce the recovery of six ipated in last week’s local have recovered 23 children and Juan High School. children who were being victim- operation: Butte County District arrested 18 pimps. “The Relay for Life is one time ized as prostitutes in the Chico, Attorney · California Highway Nationwide, 226 federal, state the whole city has an opportu- Redding, Sacramento and Vallejo Patrol· California Department and local law enforcement agen- nity to get together, and it’s very areas. of Alcoholic Beverage cies in 57 cities participated in rewarding to meet and get to The number of minors recov- ControlChico Police Department· Operation Cross County VI, know our cancer survivors. With ered locally is one of the highest Redding Police Department· resulting in the rescue of 79 chil- Mayor Slowey proclaiming July in the nation, making this local Sacramento County Sheriff’s dren and arrest of 104 pimps. Mayor Slowey was joined at the signing by volunteers as ‘Power of Purple’ Month, we achievement one of Operation Department· Sacramento Police There are 47 task forces and Candy List, Event Chair, Susan Stapleton, Event Co-Chair, and should all support his efforts by Cross Country VI’s top success DepartmentVallejo Police working groups throughout the Maria Mengotti, Team Captain of SAFE Credit Union. wearing and displaying PURPLE stories. The Sacramento Division Photo courtesy of Candy List, CH Relay for Life Department country addressing the issue of wherever possible,“ Candy said. of the FBI and multiple local Throughout July, the relay team Operation Cross Country is a child sex trafficking. Additional CITRUS HEIGHTS – You’ve and finding cures for cancer. and state law enforcement par- “Reliv’n For Prevention will multi-day national enforcement information about Operation heard about the power of love, Relay For Life is the national ticipated in the operation from be selling purple bows to adorn action targeting the domestic Coast to Coast and video that flower power, Power Rangers, signature event of the American June 19 through June 23, 2012. homes and businesses in Citrus sex trafficking of children. The depicts local activities can be Powerball, Austin Powers and Cancer Society, and has just sur- In addition to six juveniles recov- Heights. The bows cost $10, operation is coordinated by the found on www.fbi.gov at the solar power. For the month of passed $4 billion dollars in funds ered in Sacramento, multi-agency which is donated to the American Innocence Lost initiative and is a conclusion of the national press July, the City of Citrus Heights raised since the first Relay For teams also arrested six pimps dur- Cancer Society, and are available partnership between the FBI, state conference. will be all about the “Power of Life held in 1985. Relay For Life ing the three-day operation. The by calling Team Captain Paul Purple.” is unique in this community in List at (916) 435-2050. Mayor Jeff Slowey signed that it blends fundraising, cancer Candy, Susan, and Maria hold a proclamation proclaiming awareness and prevention activ- special places in their hearts for Tech Job Training Course for Aspiring Geeks July 2012 as “Power of Purple” ities, fellowship, and support the annual event. Susan is a four- SACRAMENTO REGION – are displaced workers or people the test,” she explains, adding that Month in an effort to encourage for cancer survivors and family year cancer survivor, and Candy The Sacramento Stride Center is looking to make a change in their the Stride Center assists students citizens as well as businesses members. and Maria have been touched by looking for a few good students. lives through education. All that’s in getting job opportunities after in Citrus Heights to participate Mayor Slowey was joined cancer through family, friends, The non-profit trains students required is aptitude, attitude and graduation. throughout the month in “Power at the signing by volunteers and acquaintances. All three vol- selected for the five month course determination.” Stride Center assists students of Purple” activities for the Candy List, Event Chair, Susan unteers agree cancer affects too to become certified computer tech- Classes are held in collabora- in getting job opportunities after American Cancer Society. Stapleton, Event Co-Chair, and many people, so all this is worth nicians in a short term, intensive tion with Goodwill Industries at graduation. Monies raised during “Power Maria Mengotti, Team Captain the effort. There’s nothing more course that leads to A+ resting and their North Sacramento location. The next class starts on July of Purple” Month support the of SAFE Credit Union. rewarding than celebrating this certification. According to Patterson, the class 16th and applications are currently American Cancer Society’s As Citrus Heights prepares for event with cancer survivors. According to Darby Patterson, is very demanding and structured. being accepted and the class size mission of saving lives and cre- the annual Relay for Life, purple Sacramento director for the Students wear uniforms and follow is limited. For more information Source: Candy List, ating a world with less cancer bows will be available for pur- 12-year-old program, potential a set of strict guidelines designed call 916-596-0569 or 916-432- CH Relay for Life and more birthdays—by help- chase to residents and businesses students need not have prior tech to lead to success. “For us, suc- 9177 and find program details at ing people stay well, get well to display wherever appropriate, training. “Most of our students cess is getting a job after passing www.stridecenter.org. What’s Coming Up In Citrus Heights By Leslie Carrara Sunrise Recreation and Park District. For boys and girls, grouped by age. Mesa Verde High JUNE 30 – Self Defense, Self Awareness and Self School Gym 7501 Carriage Drive, Citrus Heights. Esteem free workshops presented by the Domestic Fee is $35. For more information, contact Brady Violence Intervention Center, 6060 Sunrise Vista at 599-9993 or SRPD at 725-0186. Dr., Citrus Heights. Girls 13-17, young women JULY 14 - 15 – Citrus Heights Community 18-25 and women 25+. Age 13-17 at 10 a.m. to 1 Campout, Registration open now, space is limited. p.m. and 25+ from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. $7 per person. To register, visit www.sunriseparks. JULY 7 through AUGUST 4 – Saturdays only com or call (916) 725-1585. Presented by SRPD, Youth Summer 2012 Flag Football presented by REACH and the City of Citrus Heights. the Citrus Heights Police Activities League and

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Closest to her heart, unanimously in favor of plac- Meanwhile, Dr. Jayna SOAR at the Citrus Heights Club ognition recently, receiving an however, is the fact that she is ing the utility tax initiative on the Karpinski-Costa resigned her seat House on Sylvan Rd. The social award for her volunteer service. president of the Sacramento November ballot to let the public on the council recently as she has begins at 6:30 p.m. Tonya Wagner received the Chapter of Gold Star Wives, for decide the measure’s fate while numerous personal plans to attend Teichert Construction pre- Neighborhood USA award rec- which she is always selling candy one city council member resigned to, some of which are out of state. sented the low bid for the Sunrise ognizing her volunteer work bars so she can make care pack- due to personal reasons. She has devoted eight years to the Blvd. Complete Streets Project at that she does right here in Citrus ages for service men and women The city boasts a bank account city and let her personal life sim- $4.2 million. Vice Mayor Steven Heights. Already recognized by overseas. of $33 million, however, needs in mer, but it is time for her to take Miller pointed out that they only Sacramento County., Wagner said Also at the national event the police department and streets care of her personal business. had enough for a 9 percent con- she went into shock when she in Indiana, the Citrus Heights in need of repair could poten- “My personal affairs have been tingency fee, however, Principal realized they were talking about Community Campout, held in tially drain the funds, leaving on the back burner for seven Engineer Stuart Hodgkins indi- her. July this year, took third place residents to pay for 4 detectives, years,” she said. “I have let me cated they would be able to “I was so elated that a national overall. police equipment, a police office business fall apart. I want to secure enough funds to reach the organization would recognize me NUSA is a national organization for early intervention with at risk thank my friends and supporters required 15 percent. as a volunteer,” she said. “I’ve dedicated to bringing neighbor- youth and for the failing neigh- for their support and caring.” Finally, Police Commander always been really involved hoods together. Their mission borhood streets in Citrus Heights. Karpinski-Costa will undoubt- Mark Boetthrt retired and David in NUSA. I’m a neighborhood statement is: “NUSA provides The tax rate to be voted on is 1.75 edly be missed as she has served Christianson was named the new groupie. opportunities for diverse people per cent on all utilities, including selflessly to this community for commander, after being promoted Wagner has been volunteering Tonya Wagner received the and organizations to share their cell phones and phone usage in some time. She is still the pres- from within the department. locally for around 10 years. She Neighborhood USA award. ideas, values and experiences to bundle packages, landline phones ident of Sylvan Old Auburn is president of Area 1, the presi- Photo courtesy of Leslie Carrara. build stronger communities.” and all other utilities except the Rd. Area 10 in the Residents’ dent of Residents’ Empowerment Congratulations, Tonya! 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What tle more about your faith. Check Are you unclear about laws and about your relationship with out a few spots and read a couple your kids? Do you come home of spiritual books. Happy peo- restrictions related to driving? from work and just sit in front ple have a connection to a higher The California Department of Motor HAPPINESS IS AS of a computer or TV and never power. HAPPINESS DOES engage with your family in a 10) Make this year one of Vehicles has answers. meaningful way? Are you happy? I bet it’s a gratitude. If you only make one 5) Celebrate your spouse. If change this year, make it this ByBG George VlValverde d – DiDirector, t “Save Time by Going Online,” question that has crossed your at www.dmv.ca.gov. mind a time or two. But do we you’re mired in negativity with one. Work to be more apprecia- California Department of Motor Vehicles really know what happiness is? bickering and tension, you’ll tive in general. Did you know Todd Patkin took a stab at it. A never be happy. 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However, specific reg- the real key for all of us is self- marriage. rocket science, but according to A: As with any time you move, The only way to remove points ulations require DMV to review love. When we can stop beating 6) Let the people you appreciate Patkin, it is ironic. He says, “The you should report this change of from a driving record is to wait. every order and ensure that the ourselves up over mistakes and know it. Of course you need to tragedy is we’re sleepwalking address to the California DMV Most points stay on your record for plate does not violate these regula- start celebrating all the things let your close friends and family through life without really notic- using a Change of Address form three years. Depending on severity, tions. This manual process is not we do right, we can finally be know how you feel about them. ing the truth. If we could learn that can be found at www.DMV. points may stay on your record for done when your plate is ordered. happy. He’s come up with some That’s a given. But what about to live with an attitude of grat- ca.gov. Please also notify DMV, in up to 10 years. If you receive a traf- When the review is complete, simple steps for us to be happy your coworkers…your barber… itude, for our kids, our homes, writing, to report that the vehicle fic citation, some courts will allow a final determination regarding in “Finding Happiness.” Here’s your child’s teacher? Even the our friends, our health, the food was removed from California and you to attend traffic violator school the acceptability is made and the the top ten. neighbor who keeps an eye on on our tables…we wouldn’t will be registered in another state to keep a point from being added customer is notified. For more your house when you are away? need worry about finding happi- or country. Your letter must include to your record. To avoid accruing information on specialized plates, 1) If you don’t exercise, start. ness. We’d be living it every day. You already know exercise 7) Forgive someone who has the following information: points, always follow the traffic please visit www.DMV.ca.gov. wronged you. This is the other Check it out “Finding Happiness” · California License plate number, laws and avoid reckless behavior. keeps you healthy. But did One man’s quest to beat anxi- The DMV is a department under you know it’s also a natural side of the “forgive yourself” and/or, Be certain that you are driving coin. Just as you deserve a break, ety and depression and finally the Business, Transportation and antidepressant? let the sunshine in. You can also · Vehicle identification number, and defensively and never distracted Housing Agency, which is under the so do other people. Forgiveness 2) Be easier on yourself. You check out his website at www. · Date vehicle left California (MM/ while on the road. Keep this advice direction of Acting Undersecretary is an act of love. 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Q: I received a letter stating that fraud, and licenses car dealers, driv- gifts and talents to work. Talent Your income and/or net worth wants to express itself. If your POPOFF Q: Is it possible to “remove” my Personalized License Plate ing schools, and traffic violator has nothing to do with happiness. job doesn’t allow it to do so, find 10 PM – Midnight. points from your driving record? request was denied. Why wasn’t I schools. For more information about You should find a way to share something that does. Playing A: Points are not something informed of this when I placed the the DMV, visit www.DMV.ca.gov. you want on your driving record, order online? Sacramento County DA Reports Recent cases of interest Sacramento County Moves Towards CASE: SSD Deputy Kelly Smith (06/25/12) PROSECUTOR: Deputy District Attorney Michael Blazina District Attorney Jan Scully announced today that 43-year-old Kelly Curran Smith pled no contest to Paperless Personnel System felony charges of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and identity theft. SACRAMENTO COUNTY — “With continued downward Resource Planning System (ERP) While a deputy with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, Smith befriended the 90-year-old With the Board of Supervisors’ pressure on local budgets, it’s known as COMPASS, installed victim. Smith ordered and acquired Hydrocodone (Vicodin) using the victim’s prescription information June 12 approval of the purchase imperative that we use technology in 1999.The improvement pack- she obtained during a visit. of updates for the “SAP” system, to streamline and improve oper- age will allow employees across Under the plea agreement, Smith will be referred to a drug diversion program on the unlawful Sacramento County is on the way ations wherever possible.” The the organization to access, update possession of a controlled substance charge. She will be placed on probation and ordered to serve 120 to a paperless personnel system. Department of Technology will and print their personnel forms days on the identity theft charge. “Reducing time and paper con- implement the system upgrade and rather than contacting someone Sentencing is set for August 6, 2012 in Department 8 before the Honorable Kevin McCormick. sumption in personnel operation for hopes to have the new improve- in Personnel Services to input the more than 10,000 employees will ments online within months. information, email confirmations CASE: Company Nurse, LLC (06/22/12) result in significant savings,” said The software package is an exten- or print and interoffice forms to PROSECUTOR: Deputy District Attorney Dale Kitching Brad Hudson, County Executive. sion of the current County Enterprise employees. It is an intuitive system, District Attorney Jan Scully joins Monterey County District Attorney Dean D. 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CASE: Kenju Osborne (06/13/12) PROSECUTOR: Deputy District Attorney Amy Holliday, Adult Sexual Assault Prosecution Unit 34003400 CottageCottage WayWay District Attorney Jan Scully announced that Kenju Osborne pled guilty yesterday to multiple charges relating to six armed robberies and a sexual assault. (Just(Just offoff HoweHowe Avenue)Avenue) Between May 16, 2011 and June 1, 2011, Osborne committed six armed robberies at businesses throughout Sacramento County. In each robbery, Osborne pointed a handgun at the employees and SacramentoSacramento demanded their money and personal property. During one robbery at the Pavilions Shopping Center, Osborne sexually assaulted a female employee. Detectives from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department worked with the Spark Police Department in Nevada to apprehend Osborne after he committed an attempted robbery in Sparks. DNA analysis conducted by the District Attorney’s Crime Lab identified Osborne as the suspect in the Contact Cora Allison Pavilions Shopping Center sexual assault and robbery. Deputy District Attorney Amy Holliday states, “I commend and thank Sacramento County Sheriff 3400 Cottage Way Suite K • Sacramento, CA 95825 Detectives Jeff Wright and Paul Biondi, Kelly Clark of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, and District Attorney Victim Advocate Mailyn Chuong for their hard work and dedication to obtaining justice for these victims.” Osborne will receive a sentence of 31 years to life in prison. Sentencing is set for July 13, 2012 at 10:00 916-779-0382 a.m. in Department 23 in front of the Honorable Geoffrey Goodman. Page 6 Citrus Heights Messenger Second Edition for June 2012 A City on a Hill How to Ruin a Perfectly Good Day Charity,” delivered in 1630. Empire and the self-sacrificing By Rev. James L. Snyder list” and seemed to have the day “Is there anyone there,” I pled, A portion of that sermon reads: way of Jesus are compatible. well in hand. “who speaks English?” “The Lord will be our God and Eugene Peterson makes this Speaking of good days, and The Gracious Mistress of the “Ah, yes, I to speak berry goot will command a blessing upon us point eloquently clear. He says who isn’t these days, I am look- Parsonage noticed my face sport- English. Can I to help please in all our ways…He shall make the North American church con- ing forward to two in a row. I ing a playful smile. If there is you?” us a praise and glory...We shall spicuously embraces the way of know it may be wishful thinking something my wife can’t stand, So, I threw caution to the wind be as a City upon a Hill, the eyes the Empire while living “in Jesus’ on my part, but a person has to it is a playful smile across my and explained the mix-up on my map. For some reason she thinks bill. By Ronnie McBrayer of all people are upon us. Keep name.” The church “replaces the do something with his time. his commandments and his laws Jesus way with the American Last week I almost broke my I’m up to no good. Usually she’s “Aaah, I understand. This is right. billing problem. I transfer you to When that little group of that the Lord our God may bless way. Yes, the American way record with two consecutive “Why don’t you call and billing department.” Separatists left England for the us in the land we go to possess.” works, sometimes magnificently, good days. But, wouldn’t you straighten out the telephone For the next 20 minutes, I New World in a little boat called This high idealism that a in achieving grandly conceived know it, it just did not happen. bill?” she said, as coolly as a was treated, and I say this with the Mayflower, they landed at human nation, united with reli- ends. Wars are fought, wealth With all my experience in preacher at a summer picnic. tongue firmly planted in my Plymouth Rock in a territory gious fervor, can serve the grand is accumulated, elections are this matter, I plan to write a It was on my list but not any- cheek, to a musical interlude. It that would eventually become and glorious intentions of God won, and victories posted. But book someday: “How to Ruin where near the top. was elevator music; it raised my known as the Massachusetts Bay has been written into this nation’s the means by which those ends a Perfectly Good Day.” I know I was rather nonchalant and blood pressure. Colony. The Colony became, history and psyche. That phrase, are achieved leaves a lot to be 197 different ways to ruin a good not ready for this task. I had not For the next three hours, I obviously, the seedbed for the “city on a hill” or “shining light” desired.” day. Who knows, by next week it seen my chalant for weeks but went from pillar to post in the nation whose birthday we cele- has been used to describe the So with apologies to John might pass the 200 mark. When it did not concern me. Looking telephone department and got no brate this week. hopes and dreams for America Winthrop, do not expect govern- that happens, I will celebrate. back, I should have been con- nearer to solving my telephone- These Pilgrims had been by everyone from John Adams ment – any government – to be For those who do not know cerned, or at least looked for my billing mix-up. oppressed and persecuted by and Abraham Lincoln to John the light of the world, shining as how to ruin a perfectly good day, chalant. One of the problems with the state church and, looking for Kennedy and Ronald Reagan a City on a Hill. Do not expect let me outline some tried and Actually, I was upbeat and being a minister is you are not relief, set out to create a type of – but these words have been ter- this from your employer, a cor- true suggestions from my vast gingerly picked up the phone allowed to swear. By 2:30 in the religious retreat and sanctuary. ribly misappropriated. poration into which you invest, wealth of experience. and dialed the number. afternoon, I had an overwhelm- The Pilgrims were not very suc- “City on a hill” language is a social service organization to The first thing is to define what Soon a cheery voice was giv- ing urge to swear. My difficulty cessful and a decade later, under verbiage that belongs in the which you belong, or a charity a perfectly good day is. After all, ing me instructions; “Our options was simply, I could not think of a new charter, they were replaced realm of faith, to followers of to which you give. Expect great how can you ruin a perfectly have changed to serve you bet- any swear words to use and “ah, by the Puritans. Jesus, to disciples who are on and noble things from these other good day (PG day) if you don’t ter. Please listen carefully. If fiddlesticks” does not seem to The Puritans were gov- the path into the Kingdom of organizations – even demand it recognize it? Of course, I agree you wish to continue in English carry much significance in such erned by a man who continues God. No government, country, – but do not expect more than that nothing is really perfect. please press 1.” circumstance. to have influence on the New or Empire can ever serve as the these can give. Perfect is in the eye of the In the confusion, I pressed 4 By 4 that afternoon, I still World, Governor John Winthrop. light of the world. Any earthly We might wish things were beholder and nobody can hold and got Japanese. had no solution to my billing Winthrop claimed that God had nation claiming otherwise has different, that nation states were her for very long. What is per- I began the process all over problem. I had exhausted all given the Puritans this new land plagiarized the words of Jesus, our partner in advancing the fect to me may not be perfect to again. This time I pressed the my options, not to mention my in order to purify Christianity, to attempting to use human power Kingdom of God, but they are someone else–like my wife. right button and got the rest of patience, and nothing to show save this continent from being to birth what can only come into not. They can’t be. All Empires A perfectly good day is one the instructions in English. From for it. All I wanted to do was pay wasted, and to serve as an exam- the world by the power of God. belong to this dog-eat-dog world of those rare days when every- then on, I pressed number after my bill. ple to the Old World for building Many Christians in the United of power and power-seeking, thing goes according to plan–my number and got nowhere. Through my experience with a model society. States have been operating under even the Empire begun with a plan that is. I like to get up in the For the next 12 minutes, I was the telephone company, I was John Winthrop delivered his the illusion, from John Winthrop sermon off the Massachusetts morning and over my morning pressing numbers and listening reminded of one of my favor- most famous sermon to this forward, that this is a Christian shore. coffee, review my “to-do-list” to instructions. Finally, I heard ite verses from the Bible. “Call end, before he even set foot on nation. No such entity exists. Just Ronnie McBrayer is a syn- for the day and put things in the telephone ringing and a unto me, and I will answer thee, North American soil. Just off of because we live in a nation that dicated columnist, speaker, and order of importance. cheerful voice answered. At this and show thee great and mighty the beach on the boat that had treats people of faith with some author of multiple books. You A successful “to-do-list,” in point, I thought I was home free, things, which thou knowest not.” brought the Puritans to their new respect and allows us to pursue can read more and receive reg- my opinion, is a list that does not but alas, fate was only putting a (Jeremiah 33:3 KJV.) home, he preached a sermon our personal ambitions, does not ular e-columns in your inbox at take all day to do. I need some mean that the power-protecting time for myself. hefty mortgage on my home. It is comforting to know that entitled, “A Model of Christian www.ronniemcbrayer.net. If my “to-do-list” has too “’Ello, can I to help please God is only a prayer away. much to do, the chances of the you?” day being a PG day is between “Huh,” I said as diplomatically The Rev. James L. Snyder slim and nil. as I knew how. is pastor of the Family of God A PG day has more hours in it “Can I to help please you?” Fellowship, PO Box 831313, Belief is Merely than things to do. I hate it when I the voice in the phone repeated. Ocala, FL 34483. He lives run out of day before I finish my I may not be the sharpest pen- with his wife, Martha, in Silver “to-do-list.” cil in the box but I knew I was Springs Shores. Call him at (352) the Beginning! Last Monday, I had just fin- talking to someone as familiar 687-4240 or e-mail jamessny- His Mercy, His Forgiveness and accomplished, lacking no future ished my morning cup of Joe and with the English language as a [email protected]. The church web Answered prayer. I changed and connection and teaching — in finished reviewing my “to-do- politician is to the truth. site is www.whatafellowship.com. Miraculous things began to hap- my opinion and within this expe- pen in my life! rience, something is obviously I was finally reading and missing! Yes, we have trusted in How God Answers You understanding the Bible and obe- the Holy Spirit to do ALL final dient to what it said. I was truly work, I ASK “so then, has the on comfort. What is God’s pur- God is bigger than the problems. “born again” and filled with His person who prayed with them pose in your problems? He has Realize that He has a bigger pur- By Marlys Norris, Holy Spirit. He filled my life and been irresponsible?” Every sin- many of them. But one of them pose and plan in it all. Christian Author the fruit of my life surrender and gle Evangelist needs to expand is this verse…1 Peter 1:7, “The If you want to be happy in life commitment began to be noticed their ministry into continued purpose of these troubles is to and you want to really want to Believe and you will be saved! as I served the Lord in vari- future follow-up of every person test your faith as fire tests how have less stress and more peace, genuine gold is. Your faith is you’re going to have to come No, believing alone is an empty ous numerous capacities in the that accepts Christ under their more precious than gold.” to grips with two fundamental word, there is so much more to church, as His Spirit led me. ministry. At least letters and a God wants to test your faith. truths. First, some things you’re just believing. Beginning a walk ALL Evangelism is God’s tool yearly personal telephone call to” plant good seeds of His love” or a visit might help! Otherwise By Pastor Ray Dare Sometimes He delays an answer never going to understand. You with God it is necessary for a and says, “Will you trust Me?” just need to accept it. There are person to invite Jesus Spirit into into a people, but it is not the they are just forgotten and are complete answer to only lead pulled in by the world’s ways God always answers prayer, Sometimes God says no and some things in life you’re never their life, committing and sur- but not in the way we always says, “Will you still trust Me?” going to understand until you rendering one’s life to His will. someone to accept God’s Son and and views! Note: Billy Graham leave them alone. did it right – all should too! want Him to answer. God has not It’s like every parent has said get to heaven. Second, there are Without this act, “belief alone” to a child : Sometimes when some things in your life that are A child of any age (5 to 100) One can believe, yet never said, “I will answer your prayers is empty and of no effect in a any way you want Me to answer they say, “Why?” and you say, never going to change no mat- — does not know what to do next grow in the richness of God’s person’s life. Some say it is them.” God answers prayer in “Because I say so!” At that point ter how much you pray because without guidance. If you think teaching. They may believe but “adding to” what Jesus did for three ways; sometimes God says, you’re saying, “You need to God has bigger perspective. one only needs to accept Jesus as us, actually it is a requirement to there is no fruit of mere belief “Yes”, sometimes God says, trust me. I’m bigger. I’m wiser. So what do you do? Just give experience a walk He desires us their Savior, read my story over because they do not really “No” and sometimes God says, I’m more experienced. I know up praying? Of course not. You to enjoy! No surrender or com- again. Without anyone to guide, “know” God at all. It takes a “Wait, I have a bigger plan”. more than you. I love you and keep on praying but you live mitment equals absolute spiritual lead or care for my spiritual life, study of God’s Holy Word and In the Old Testament, in the I want what’s best for you. So day by day saying, “God, I’m poverty! I went astray. following and living in obedi- book of Daniel, there’s the story you need to trust me.” We, as going to pray for this, but if You Note: Personal Testimony of Evangelism is wonderful tool ence to what one learns to grow of three guys who are going to human imperfect parents, say choose not to give it I’m going my own experience: When I was but alone it is not the complete spiritually. And all those things be thrown into a fiery furnace. that. Certainly we should be able to still trust You and I’m going 12 I believed in God and that answer when anyone is left to the compile the real meaning of I’m sure they prayed not to be to trust a perfect heavenly Father to still love You. You are bigger Jesus died for me and I accepted influence of the world, possibly belief and the Salvation message, put in that fire, yet God allowed who says that. than my problems and You have His death, so if I died I would for years! They may or may not without them the word belief is them go through the fire. While I have no doubt that many a bigger plan and purpose in it go to heaven. So yes, I proba- be saved. The devil will deceive all there is.. in the fire, a fourth man was seen of you are probably discour- for me.” aged about something in your bly was saved. Understanding them, just as he deceived Eve I do not believe that any kind with them (Jesus) and the ropes Pastor Ray that were binding them were life. God is saying, “Will you and Growth was tragically miss- in the Garden. He cannot pos- of follow-up action by a person New Community burned off. God is bigger than trust Me? Will you trust My ing of what I did when I was sess them because Jesus has who has prayed with someone Christian Church your problem and He wants to timing? My love? My purpose? twelve years of age, when I only been invited into their heart, — who has accepted Jesus is “not YOU’RE INVITED, but he will “oppress them” and adding to what Jesus did for burn off the ropes that may be My plan? My perspective? Will Sunday service at 10am just believed. BUT my life was binding you. you trust Me?” The antidote to a real mess as I strayed away it can last for years. 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Judges included seconds. firefighters of Sacramento • Luck of the Irish (TNT), Metropolitan Fire District, $9.99 – This classic fountain Station 65 in Rancho Cordova, features gold and silver spray, where the test was conducted. red and green balls, crackles Products are listed in order of and four super-loud whistles. 75 price, high to low. seconds. A tip: Shop early or risk hav- • Lil Red Devil (TNT), $8.99 for ing to choose from items not two (buy-one-get-one) – Packs good enough to make this list, Fireworks are rated on a 5-star scale for performance, duration, distinctiveness and overall comparative value. plenty of heat for the size and meaning, except with the new price. Ends strong with titanium stuff, they didn’t score at least 4 crackling sparks spreading out an stars. girls, this well-priced opening gold shower and crackling stars to its name with a remarkable impressive 9 feet. 35 seconds. Let the sparks fly! act packs plenty of color plus finale are awesome. No whistles, crackling barrage among multi- • Pink Diamonds (TNT), $7.99 silver rain and crackles. 47 sec- doesn’t need them. Up $2 from colored pearls. 76 seconds. – Not much pink in the fire- New for 2012 onds. 4 Stars last season. 83 seconds. works marketplace, so props to • 14” Morning Glory • American Spirit (TNT), this unique item still modestly (Phantom), $3.99 for 20 – This $21.99 plus bonus – Offers up priced with a dollar increase. 46 newbie handheld measures a patriotic blend of red, white seconds. 3 inches longer than regular and bluish stars, gold showers morning glories, but 2 of those and decent whistles and crack- inches are stick. The extra pow- les. Comes with the boisterous, der makes for a more intense multi-colored Sizzler Fountain burn, but peters out 30 seconds (90 seconds). Pretty good deal quicker. 17 seconds. 2 Stars even with the $2 increase. 80 • Phantom Magic Torch seconds. • O-Blivion (TNT), $19.99 – (Phantom), $2.99 for two – A • Molten Pot (TNT), $19.99 – This lord of the ring-shaped miniature California candle is all Entertaining combo of colorful fountains emits multi-colored this is. Nothing magical here. 21 blooping globs (always a crowd • Opening Show (TNT), $59.99 chrysanthemums with pine and seconds. 2 Stars favorite), titanium crackles, fish, – Winner of “Best New Finale” some of the best titanium crack- glitter and chrysanthemums. 86 honors, this 500-gram marvel is les of any new firework. 125 sec- seconds. a must-have despite the record- onds. 4 Stars setting price for a California • Pyropalooza (TNT), $19.99 fountain. The spread of sparks at – Excellent height, crackle and the 2-minute mark is the ultimate vivid hues – a vivacious visual. crowd-pleaser. Similar, if not 115 seconds. identical to Shogun’s Tailgate • Hasta La Vista Baby • Phantom Night Owl Party found in other states. 130 (Phantom), $19.99 – Like color (Phantom), $14.99 – Phantom’s seconds. 4 1/2 Stars and hate whistles? Then this is only internally glowing fountain a solid pick with a screech-free has four loud screeches and an spectrum of fast-changing col- exciting overall performance. ors. $3 more this year, but still a Eyes and mouth that light up • Phantom Mystical Magic • Short & Stout (TNT), $1.50 winner. 125 seconds. make this item a real hoot and (Phantom), $6.99 – Fleeting – It’s a little teapot, short and • Funky Monkey (Phantom), a wise buy, even at $2 more this • Phantom Joker’s Wild duration, but love those multi- stout, it has a handle, it has a $18.99 – This pyrotechnic pri- year. 65 seconds. (Phantom), $9.99 for three colored, marble-sized bloop- spout. 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END of the BENCH by Gerry Scholl

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Walmart parking lot at 8961 its softball team is banking on Heights. “We will help home- here and in Mexico. who play football as well as Continued from Page 1 Greenback Lane. fireworks sales to buy equip- less vets with health and legal The Sacramento Sirens wom- helping offset travel expenses to Supplementing funds raised ment and new fencing for the assistance through the Operation en’s football team will try to blitz the league’s championship game Triple-dipping with TNT through its annual crab and two backstops among other Stand Down program, prepare a the competition by having play- in July in Texas, according to the stands in Fair Oaks, Orangevale spaghetti feeds, Faith Lutheran needs, according to fourth-year breakfast for veterans and their ers sign autographs and take pic- team’s optimistic treasurer Sally and Rocklin is Retro Teen Church in Fair Oaks is putting fundraiser chair Mike Wilgus of families who are homeless, bring tures at its stand on all but June Rydell. Besides being confident Center of The Family Church faith in fireworks with a TNT Citrus Heights. The team’s TNT in doctors and dentists for those 30 due to a playoff game that that her team will make the finals, in Roseville. Multiple locations stand on its premises at 4000 San stand will be near Kmart at 8477 who cannot afford it and donate day for the four-time national the North Highlands resident is will enable the church’s rock Juan Ave. Auburn Blvd. to Holy Family itself.” champions. The Sirens, a mem- poised for a strong Fourth of July club-teen center to share profits With a goal of $10,000- Also in Citrus Heights, the Moureaux, who is chair- ber of the full-tackle, non-profit despite the holiday falling on a with two public schools and a $12,000, according to fundraiser Lions Club will use profits for ing his 14th fireworks fund- Independent Women’s Football statistically slower Wednesday. food bank. chairwoman Alice Beltran, such causes as year-round eye raiser for the council, said any League, play their home games “We are thinking that people “This is the first year that the a retired Faith teacher, pro- care and assistance to needy surplus could also be used on at Natomas High School, but will want to start early in the Retro Teen Center is donating ceeds are earmarked for capital families during Thanksgiving Thanksgiving dinner for seniors its TNT stand will be in Citrus evening,” Rydell said, “so by some of the proceeds to other improvements to its preschool, and Christmas, and offering in the surrounding area, provide Heights, next to Jack in the Box selling some of the smaller foun- non-profits throughout the which currently serves nearly 40 scholarships to students of Citrus bibles to hospitals as well as 8th at 7807 Sunrise Blvd. tains that can be seen while it is region,” said the church’s execu- children. Heights’ high schools. Fireworks graders in the Confraternity of For its fourth fireworks fund- still light and then working up to tive pastor Matthew Oliver. “Our Also praying for bang-up busi- represent the group’s second- Christian Doctrine program and raiser, the team will raise money the bigger ones as it gets darker, goal has always been to give ness is New Life Community largest fundraiser, after an annual wheelchairs for those in need for scholarships given to girls it should be a fun night for all.” back to the community, and this Church, which will have two crab feed, and Phil Olaverri is year we plan to do just that.” stands for a third straight year. A hoping experience pays off this While Orangevale Food Closet portion of the proceeds from its year. and yet-named elementary dual Fair Oaks locations, at the “Last year we made $3,000 schools will get a cut, the lion’s church at 8101 Sunset Ave. and and this year our goal is $5,000,” Citrus Town Center share will help keep Retro open near Carl’s Jr. at 8121 Madison said Olaverri, who will have a and operating. Ave., will help send youths season as chairman under his “Thousands of young people to church camp, noted Kathy belt when he runs the TNT stand are helped every month,” said Garcia, who is chairing her fifth adjacent to Panera Bread at 7901 Oliver, now in his 10th year as fireworks fundraiser. Greenback Lane. fireworks chairman. “Retro is a New San Juan High is also True for most of the 30 years Enjoy free summer concerts first and place teens can call their own. getting in on the pyrotech- Knights of Columbus Council third Saturdays through September. Throughout the year we provide nic action. Proceeds from the 4964 has sold fireworks, a wide tutoring, counseling, secular and Spartan Booster Club’s TNT range of uses are planned for Concerts run from 6-8pm near Marshalls. Christian nightly events and so booth at 7598 Greenback Lane what it brings in at its stand. much more.” will benefit a range of programs, “Monies will go to various This Saturday, see Pinkie Rideau and Retro’s two most local stands including football, wrestling, charities,” said Joe Moureaux, are in Orangevale, next to Save cheerleading, Sober Grad Night who will manage the TNT stand Blind Resistance. Bring your camp chairs Mart Supermarket at 8839 and PTSO. at Holy Family Catholic Church, and listen to her sing the blues. Greenback Lane and in the Over at Mesa Verde High, 7817 Old Auburn Blvd. in Citrus

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