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Volume 6 Issue 14 Serving Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Orangevale & Gold River Second Edition for July 2011 Veteran’s Appreciation DVWC Receives CALEMA Funding Picnic Coming Soon Citrus Heights - The Citrus Heights Women’s Club in collaboration with Citrus Heights American Legion Post 637 is busily planning the second annual Veteran’s Appreciation Picnic to honor our city’s active duty servicemen and servicewomen, our Veterans of past conflicts, and their families. The picnic will be held Saturday, July 30 at Rusch Park, 7801 Auburn Blvd. at the Gazebo/Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All Citrus Heights active and retired veterans and their families are welcome. Long-time Women’s Club member The event is free for veterans and Carol Spiker gets a hug from Jay Neeland, their families and friends. There will husband of Club President Emily Neeland. be recognition from dignitaries of whose husbands were veterans the City of Citrus Heights, and local of earlier conflicts. Being aware veterans groups. All will enjoy a free that Citrus Height’s Veterans have hot dog and hamburger barbeque, lacked a ‘home’ of their own for with beans, chips, refreshments, some time where servicemen and fresh fruit and dessert. servicewomen, especially of the more The Citrus Heights Community recent Mid-East conflicts can meet Band will help to get the day with others who understand their started honoring veterans of each unique needs, the idea of having a military branch as they play their picnic to honor and get to know each anthems. Other entertainment will other and examine the feasibility of again include local talent Old Time this vision was conceived. The City Fiddlers, Assorted Nuts, and the has been supportive of this endeavor “blue soul with a funk rock twist” from its inception. sound of Dana Moret-Papastathis In the end, during these past two and Jim Papastathis from Mr. years, this event is made possible December Band. Additional veteran by the committed participation or DVIC Volunteers and staff. Left to right: Mike Martins, Charolette Martins, Beth Johnson, Pamela McReynolds, Deborah LeVasseur, Robin musicians and friends are expected our community: from our fellow Bassinger (hat), DVIC Program Director, Elaine Whitefeather, Executive Director, Carol Ching, Board of Director and Founder of My Sisters House, to stop by throughout the day to join service organizations, local small Jenna Leahy, Donna Van Dolah, Donna Brown and DVIC Mascot Dog - Ninja. Photo by Donna VanDolah. in the tribute. businesses and larger companies, to Activities for the kids include the City of Citrus Heights, Chamber By Leslie Carrara according to Executive Director VanDolah (marketing, outreach, Heights Police Department and face painting by the Citrus Heights of Commerce, and local Veterans. Elaine Whitefeather. She said that fundraising and crisis hotline vol- area hospitals. VanDolah said that Ambassadors and Princesses, and Citrus Heights - Housed in We could not accomplish this what makes the agency different unteer) said that victims come in volunteers ride with the CHPD who balloon animals by Janice. There Citrus Heights for the past 10 important step in getting to know our is that 95% of the women staffed all shapes and sizes and that there are trained to respond to domestic will be drawings for “Thank you for years, the Domestic Violence veterans and continuing to look at are domestic violence survivors. is no gender preference. Women are violence calls. Coming” door prizes throughout Women’s Center (DVWC) received the possibility of having a veteran’s The center, partnered with All housed in Harmony House while Also, Whitehead explained that the day. California Emergency Management hall our veterans can call their own, Green, held an e-waste fundraiser male victims are assisted, also. the CALEMA recognition makes So important to our veterans, Agency funding recently while 38 without them. on Saturday, July 16 at Greenback VanDolah explained that Citrus the agency eligible for additional resource tables will include Support trained and accredited volunteers Please join us on July 30 to say and Fair Oaks Blvd. right here in Heights is centrally located for state and federal funding. for Soldiers – bringing a bit of home help victims of domestic violence. thank you to our veterans or to Citrus Heights. the center’s headquarters as they A future fundraising event for to soldiers through care packages, The DVWC, a non-profit organi- allow us to thank you for protecting “The impact of domestic vio- cover a 50-mile radius, stretch- the DVWC is their Garden of Hope and Four Paws for Vets, providing zation, now has $250,000, making our freedom here and wherever you lence is a life long scar,” Whitehead ing from the foothills to Yolo dinner and Hope Awards ceremony trained dogs free to qualified vets them the 101st recognized agency are called. said. “Healing is about reclaiming County. DVWC receives approxi- at the Citrus Heights Community for their service related needs. The in the state, helping women for If you or your organization would the power lost in your moment mately 125 referrals a month from Center on Oct. 22 and the official American Legion and Veterans of two years to get their lives back like to help with this event or if you are of pain.” WEAVE, Sacramento County ribbon cutting ceremony in Citrus Foreign Wars will also be present after being abused by partners, a veteran’s resource, please contact Woman of many hats Donna Sheriffs Department, the Citrus Heights is Sept. 22. with information. Bill Muth with the American Legion Held last year on September 11, at www.chpost637americanlegion. the picnic was conceived by several org or (916) 207-5788. City Budget Remains on Course for Citrus Heights members of the C.H. Women’s Club Source: CH Women’s Club By Leslie Carrara The city’s annual budget is $73 to give up property tax revenues open one year and eight months and million, with monies coming from for 25 years. In 10 years, the city we’ve had 1400 rentals,” Tingle said. Citrus Heights - One thing is services permits, sales tax rev- will be increasing its’ revenue as it A future project to watch out for Tower of Power certain–the founding council mem- enues, vehicle license tags and other starts to receive these tax payments. is upgrading Auburn Blvd. from bers of Citrus Heights’ incorpora- sources, Tingle said. “We built it Tingle explained that the entire Sylvan Corners to Rusch Park. All tion knew to prepare for the worst up over time,” he explained. He cost of the Civic Center, including overhead utilities will be placed possible scenario. Case in point, Keeps Sacramento went on to state that they have it the Police Department building and underground, and they are going to the city now has $34.6 million saved for severe economic hard- the Community Center, had a total make this stretch more pedestrian in its savings account, according ships, road failure or major capital price tag of $29 million, all paid for friendly by redoing curbs and gut- to City Manager Henry Tingle. expenses. This economic hardship with cash. City Manager since 1999, ters. Additionally, the City is adding Tradition Alive Citrus Heights has managed to that the country is in right now he explained that the city’s approach a landscaped median in an effort to survive very well during this eco- Bump City Dance Party Returns to Benefit Francis House did not affect Citrus Heights, he is to “take our time. We weren’t going make it safer in this area. Total cost nomic downturn of the last three explained, or the “rainy day fund.” to rush.” He also added that the publi- for the project is $21 million with years without any lay offs or hiring Tower of Power brings their high Music Awards (SAMMIES). Tingle also said that as part of the cally owned Community Center paid Phase One bidding going out after freezes. energy show back to The Radisson Tickets are on sale now at Dimple incorporation process, the city agreed for itself the first year. “We’ve been the Holidays. Hotel Grove for the 18th semi- Records, TicketMaster outlets or annual “Bump City Dance Party” online at www.ticketmaster.com. Friday, August 12 at 7:30 PM! Best To charge by phone, call (800) 745- Gearing Up for Another Upward Basketball (and Cheerleading!) Season known for hits like “Down to the 3000. This event is “dance party”- Nightclub”, “What is Hip?” and style with limited seating. Doors Fair Oaks – If you haven’t heard is a non-profit organization that 550,000 K through 6th graders par- 15 churches; some from as far away “You’re Still A Young Man”, Tower open at 6:30 PM. of Upward Sports before, get ready provides kids a fun sports experi- ticipated in one of the 2.400 leagues as Mountain View. Churches around of Power’s performances have been The Radisson Hotel Sacramento to hear a lot more about it this year. ence based on healthy competition and camps throughout the country. the world partner with Upward bringing excited crowds to their feet is located at 500 Leisure Lane, Upward Sports (www.upward.org) and Christian values. Last year Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church Sports to provide a positive and for more than 30 years. Sacramento, CA 95815. For din- began a basketball program only family-friendly sports experience Profits from this concert are ner or room reservations, please call 3 years ago with 39 kids - last sea- that welcomes all in the community. being donated to Francis House, a (916) 922-2020. son, the program accommodated Volunteers include Head Sacramento counseling and resource 278 kids!! For the 2012 season, Coach, Assistant Coach, Greeters, center for poor individuals and fami- cheerleading is being added to the Concession Operators, Cheerleading lies. Francis House provides a link program and the number of flyers Coaches and Assistants, Referees, to caring volunteers, life-changing being distributed to area schools Scorekeepers, and much more. services and help for those in need. will be doubled – so it will be excit- Want to join in the fun? No expe- “Give Them Hope” is the theme for ing to see how many participants rience is needed – just a love for this event, which celebrates the life there are this year! (If you know kids – everything you need is pro- of Francis House Executive Director of any facilities that can accom- vided. Or interested in your kids Greg Bunker, who passed away last modate basketball practices and/or or the neighbors playing basket- December. games, we need to hear from you!) ball or cheerleading? Registration Opening the show for Tower of On June 9th, the planning for next begins in September, evaluations Power will be special guest Mick season began with the annual train- will be in October and November Martin and the Blues Rockers. This ing session hosted by the Fair Oaks and the season starts in January. popular Sacramento band has been Scan our QR Code for a direct Presbyterian Church. 130 volun- For more information, see www. named three times as the area’s “Best link to our online edition! teers were in attendance representing fopc.org or call (916) 966-1042. Blues Band” by the Sacramento Area Page 2 The Messenger Second Edition for July 2011 School Closure Related to Kovar’s Corner Child Molestation Investigation on Real Estate Q&A employee and our home is at risk. before you agree to anything. Think former students of Creative Frontiers principal is under investigation for Our finances have suffered sig- twice, trust your instincts and require School. alleged molestation of some students. The school’s care license and general Police Officer Bryan Fritsch said nificant reductions from when we references. business licenses have been suspended that the department is moving forward bought the house in 2001. Now our 2. Give me money and I’ll save pending final administrative decisions with the investigation “cautiously” loan is more than the property is your home! Be wary of anyone that by the Department of Social Services as the alleged incidents date back as currently worth. A mortgage relief wants money prior to performance – and the City of Citrus Heights. Citrus far as 15 years. Under investigation firm says they can help us stay in especially in real estate. In the vast Heights Police detectives also served a is Principal Robert B. Adams and the house if we give them complete majority of cases “upfront fees” are search warrant on the property as part according to Fritsch, there is “possibly control. Does this sound too good to strictly prohibited by the Department of the investigation. more than one person facing charges.” be true? of Real Estate. Parents of Creative Frontiers stu- Adams is not under arrest at this time. CHPD News Release A: Yes, it does. Here’s why you 3. Stop making payments! dents are encouraged to respond The school, located at 6446 Sylvan Stopping payments is a strategy of Citrus Heights – On July 18, 2011, directly to the school, with photo Rd. in Citrus Heights, has a capacity should always to be cautious when last resort! Stopping payments will law enforcement officials shut down identification. of 200 students enrolled at a time, with anyone tells you exactly what you the Creative Frontiers School at 6446 Citrus Heights Police Detectives student age ranges from pre-school to By Tim Kovar, want to hear. As the Better Business cause late charges, additional fees Sylvan Road in Citrus Heights. The are seeking any information regarding 6th grade. If former students have a Realtor/Broker Bureau has advised for many years, and may damage your credit for a school closure is related to an on- victims that have yet to come forward complaint, they can contact the CHPD ‘if it sounds to good to be true, it long time. going criminal investigation by the As we begin to build a foundation or information regarding unlawful at 916-727-5849. likely isn’t’. Arm yourself with real
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Second Edition for July 2011 The Messenger Page 3 Putting Law Enforcement First Ballgowns Needed for Formerly Homeless fiscal year; a $432,000 increase to the contributions are especially important, Women to Wear at Annual Gala Sheriff and a $882,000 increase to the as many police officers in the state do Women’s Empowerment’s annual fundraiser will benefit homeless women and children District Attorney. not pay anything towards their pensions, In fact, since the first budget I voted including the City of Sacramento. Sacramento – Women’s Empowerment and will feature a formal dinner, live on as a County Supervisor in 2005, We still have challenges, though. is seeking used prom dresses, brides- and silent auctions, live music, and all three County law enforcement Pension obligation bonds issued and maid dresses or other formal gowns presentations from the graduates and departments – the Sheriff, District refinanced before I joined the Board of for formerly homeless women to local community leaders. Tickets are Attorney, and Probation – have had Supervisors are costing us dearly, and wear at this year’s Celebration of $75 each. For tickets or sponsorship significant increases in the amount of they are payments that we are required Independence Gala. Plus-sized opportunities, call (916) 669-2307. General Fund dollars allocated by the to make. Even though the County work- gowns are especially needed. Women’s Empowerment is the Board of Supervisors: a 30% increase force has been reduced by 20%, those Dresses can be delivered to Women’s only job-readiness program exclu- to the Sheriff, an 18% increase to the payments remain the same and must be Empowerment, 1400 North C Street, sively serving homeless women in the District Attorney, and a 35% increase to spread across an ever-smaller number Sacramento, Monday, Wednesday, greater Sacramento region. The 2009 Probation. of employees. Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.- Nonprofit of the Year has graduated By Roberta MacGlashan All told, these increases have moved I am committed to working diligently 4:30 p.m. Hours on Tuesday are 798 homeless women and their more law enforcement from 40% of the gen- through all of these issues, and will 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dresses are than 900 children, with 93 percent of When I first ran for County eral fund in 2005 to 55% in the upcom- continue to ensure that law enforce- needed by Aug. 1 to allow time for them finding permanent housing and Supervisor in 2004, I did so with the ing 2011-2012 fiscal year budget. ment funding remains the top priority alterations. 74 percent finding jobs or enrolling commitment that law enforcement You may be wondering why ser- of the Board of Supervisors. We must “This is a chance for women in the in school, despite the current econ- would be my Number 1 priority as your vices have been so drastically impacted address costs as well, and I am commit- community to let their old dresses omy. This unique program combines representative. Ever since, I have been when the funding has been noticeably ted to continuing my work to find cre- take on new life as they strengthen self-esteem courses, job training, committed to that promise, not only by increased. The answer is, quite simply, ative solutions and new ways of doing a formerly homeless woman’s inde- health classes and support services to my words but in my actions. This year’s that costs have risen dramatically and business. pendence and self-esteem,” said help homeless women across diverse budget demonstrates, without a doubt, crowded out a lot the departments’ As I continue working to address Lisa Culp, Women’s Empowerment ages, races and cultures. that the County’s priorities have clearly abilities to deliver services. these important issues, it is incredibly executive director. For more information, visit www. placed law enforcement at the top of the In particular, pension costs are hav- valuable to hear from the residents of The 10th Anniversary Celebration womens-empowerment.org. funding pyramid for the County. ing a huge impact on the law enforce- my district on a frequent basis. I hope of Independence Gala will take On June 9th of this year, the Board ment departments. Here, too, I have led you will take the opportunity to let place 5:30-9 p.m., Sept. 22, at The Source: Kristin Thébaud of Supervisors approved a budget that to start addressing the cost side of the me know what you think by attend- Grand, 1215 J Street, Sacramento, Communications cut over $60 million in spending from equation. ing my monthly Community Cabinet the County’s general fund. These cuts Sacramento County is one of the first Meetings. In Fair Oaks, we meet the were difficult to make, in fact agonizing jurisdictions in the State of California third Wednesday of each month at because of the impacts they will have to to achieve meaningful pension reforms Dianda’s in Fair Oaks Village at 7am. so many in our community. from unions, starting last year with While we are taking the month of July The New They’re Back! However, there is a bright spot in the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. off due to the Board of Supervisors’ these reductions: even though we have Retirement ages have been increased recess, we will be back in August with a reduced spending by tens of millions of Christy for new hires, and existing employees presentation from the County’s Director ® dollars, the General Fund allocations are fully funding their share of retire- of Health and Human Services. I hope to the Sheriff and the District Attorney ment contributions. The retirement to see you there. will actually increase in the 2011-2012 Minstrels to Perform Benefit Doing Small Things With Great Love Concert under the Stars loving others, devote yourself to your to the lives of our students and how community around you, and devote they will be able to favorably impact Under the direction yourself to creating something that the world as counselors, pastors and of Randy Sparks gives you purpose and meaning.” leaders of community organizations This concept resonates today more throughout the world. We had faith in concert than at any other time and personally that we would persevere and are grate- speaks to me on an EPIC level! Our ful for the generosity of our devoted small but growing college had been family and friends who are helping us patiently waiting to make the leap to to achieve our goals. We are taking finding a larger, permanent home. We very small but important steps in the struggled with our search—our timing right direction. for construction and financing was a No journey is without its difficul- little out of sync with the current eco- ties and struggles. That is what makes nomic picture. But we kept our eye us stronger and more conscious of the on the prize and continued moving failure and magnificence of man. So forward, knowing that we were mak- my message to you is to look beyond By Pastor Dr. Ronald Harden ing an investment in the lives of future your personal space and ask how you Featuring many of students destined to become remark- can help your neighbor, your com- their best sellers, In these challenging times, we often able faith-based leaders worldwide. munity, your school, your church, to focus on what is wrong with society Late last year, we began an ambi- achieve its goals. We can all make a like Green, Green, rather than when we get it right. The tious mulit-million dollar fundraising difference, even in these very chal- challenges are so great—the economy, campaign for our new campus home— lenging economic and societal times, This Land Is Your keeping our homes from succumbing reaching out to our educational part- by doing small things for others with to the toxic residential market, pro- ners, vendors, alumni and community a great deal of love. It’s amazing how Land, Ramblin’, tecting our children and loved ones supporters. We found a new location, terrific you will feel because of it. Saturday from the threat of war, determining and with the help of hundreds of small and many others. the affordability and value of higher donations, we have relocated to our Dr. Ronald Harden is President and education—that it’s a wonder we are new college campus. Slowly, we are CEO of Epic Bible College, located July 30th able to make any decisions at all! beginning the build out of our facility at 4330 Auburn Blvd. in Sacramento, Mitch Albom offered some impor- to create an educational environment www.EPIC.edu., one of the region’s tant advice once, upon gaining wis- that is designed to meet the needs of Top 25 colleges and universities and dom after experiencing a valuable Tickets our growing student population. among the Top 10 U.S. faith-based Veteran’s Memorial Ampitheatre lesson about life, love and generosity. Despite all of the obstacles we faced colleges in the U.S. He said, “The way you get meaning a year ago when we began our jour- 7991 California Ave, Fair Oaks into your life is to devote yourself to ney, we continued to devote ourselves Gates open @ 6:30 pm Available online fairoakstheatrefestival.com Program information available at Trude Peterson Vasquez AFFILIATE AGENT IN FAIR OAKS Here to assist you with all of your travel plans! Tickets may also be purchased in the Village at American River Bank, Oaks Hardware, Hart Collection, Bella Fiore (916) 961-3282 business Florist and the Recreation and Park District offi ce. www.Trude4Travel.com • [email protected] Proceeds from the concert go to the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival, a non-profi t summer theatre company, Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce - Business of the Year 2010 and the New Christy Minstrels Foundation providing music education, concerts and music to schools cst # 2051435-40 Proud Sponsor of the 2011 Concerts in the Park throughout the country. Both organizations are Charitable/Education entities under Federal law.
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with Mary Jane Popp
We got to trace those steps, and that take you from Katrina areas to planta- made the trip even more memorable. tions to the Garden District to cocktail OK. Here are some must-dos. You’ve tours and many more. They set it all up got to do the Jean LaFitte Swamp Tour so you can really enjoy your experience! rumbling down the bayou on a pontoon Now for more of the tastes of New boat. Captain Jason was remarkable as Orleans. You gotta’ try the Court of he pointed out the sites in his Louisiana Two Sisters. This site dates back to the drawl, and remarkably, he would whis- 1700’s known as Governor’s Row and tle and out came the gators looking for remains the meeting place for the city some tidbits. As of last year though, the of New Orleans. We dined in the court- Feds basically took over the area and no yard under a 150 year old Wisteria tree THE BIG EASY more feeding. Part of it was to keep the that spreads like a canopy overhead. It was the best of times. It was the area pristine and not allow the gators We began the evening with true cock- worst of times. I know this phrase has to lack fear of people. There are still tails of the south…a Mint Julep and been used before, but it sure fits my nasty poachers out there that would a Sazerak known as America’s first trip to New Orleans. Actually, I went to take advantage of that lack of fear. But cocktail and also the official cocktail cover the American Library Association they still came up close and personal. of New Orleans. That set up the eve- convention there, and boy did I get We even passed around a two year ning as we moved on to a tantalizing some hot connections with publishers old baby…Ally-gator. Not to worry. Turtle soup, then Louisiana Shrimp and from all over the world like NASA Just a little soft tape around her snoot Andouille sausage poached in Creole and the big boys in New York from because they can do some big dam- Meuniere reduction served over grits. Harper Collins to Simon and Schuster. age. No cruelty to animals of course. It was super savory. By the way, it’s not Will use them for interviews on my Then you have to do the river cruise hot. It’s the Cajun you have to watch out radio show POPPFF. You can bet on it. aboard the steamboat Natchez. This for not creole. We finished the evening The best of times fits appropriately is the real thing. This is the last of its with Strawberries A La Ray, flambed in that New Orleans is such a wonder- kind with real 80 year old engines. It’s tableside along with a Café Royale. ful culture in which you can immerse complete with a traditional dinner buf- The four days we stayed there in the yourself. It’s a lifestyle you can only fet. Got to taste some treats like amber 21st century transported us a couple of find on the bayou, and I have lots to fish and Creole pork tenderloin that centuries back in time as we walked share if you plan to go there in the near melted in your mouth. And what would the cobblestone streets in the French future. But New Orleans has also faced tradition be without Bread pudding Quarter. There was so much more to the worst of times after Hurricane and Apple cobbler. The strains of the do, but it will leave more things to Katrina made the big easy its target! world-famous live jazz band added the do when I lead my POPP cruise to But what struck me most and what I right atmosphere as we steamed up and the Western Caribbean next March came away admiring is the resiliency of down the mighty muddy Mississippi. 3-10, 2011. We’ll be leaving from these folks. I guess it’s survival of the By the way, it is very muddy and still New Orleans…a little different… fittest. I did not hear one complaint. On teaming with commerce to this day. aboard Royal Caribbean’s Voyager the contrary, they were grateful to see Another fun event is the Ghost and of the Seas to the ports of Jamaica, tourists return and thanked everyone Spirits tour in the French Quarter. the Grand Caymans, and Cozumel, for putting out the helping hand when Morgan, our guide was raised in New Mexico. Got some special amenities they were in need. Is the devastation Orleans and took us to places only a for my group too, but I’ll leave that still evident? Yes, in some areas. But, lifelong resident could know about for a special column to invite you all in areas like the French Quarter and and tell all. And lo and behold, we to go. And the prices are really great many others, you would never know it. hit a thunderstorm and gully washer too. If you do want a flyer and more But it’s not surprising. As they shared complete with thunder and lightning info, just call Kristy 916-721-9202 or with me, New Orleans is over 300 like I haven’t experienced in decades. 800-721-9212. It’ll be a BLAST!!! years old, and they are used to disas- It felt like we were on a Hollywood set, Good to be back! Talk with you on ter. And most important, they always kind of blood curdling, to set the mood. KAHI AM-950!!! You can always hear come back stronger than ever. They Schucks! I didn’t get to commune with my interviews at www.kahi.com. Just are a determined people. Change, yes, any real ghosts, but it was still great. click on-demand! And there I’ll be. The Swamp tour, the dinner cruise, but always looking to a better future. Join Mary Jane for the KAHI Noon and the ghost and spirits tour were all This is my fourth trip to New Orleans News Monday–Friday and then again set up by Gray Line tours with lots of beginning forty years ago when Rick for POPOFF 10 PM–Midnight. and I spent our honeymoon in the time options to fit your schedule. They French Quarter near Jackson Square. also offered lots of other tours that will Life’s a Journey..... Pork Rib and Chili Cook-Off Wear Comfortable Shoes and Car Show Made in the USA in Downtown Dixon Women’s Men’s Styles Styles An Old-fashioned Street Fair
Tour Active Comfort Journey Active Comfort Slims to Triple Wides The public is invited to judge the chili contest! “Whiskey Dawn,” & “48 Straight,” Roamer & other local bands will be Time Out performing throughout the day. Women’s 4-12 Men’s Lots of BBQ for the whole family! Huggy VTO Car Show will have over 100 cars 6-15 and trucks. Women’s • Artisans & crafters booths. • Rides on the ‘Silveyville Express’. • Get up close with some pigs and other farm animals Styles in the petting corral. Strippy for Spring Bravo • There will be a Monster Truck on display as well as the US Army Simulator. • Watermelon-eating contest! July 23, 2011 10am-10pm DixonRibCook0ff.com Downtown Dixon, Hwy. 113 Off I-80 Second Edition for July 2011 The Messenger Page 5
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Greek bazaar For Solution See Page 8 Page 6 The Messenger Second Edition for July 2011 Time to Hit the Road How to Invest Your Life The Bible teaches three ways. write a check and say, “I’ve done that station wagon, every trip was phrasing, she said every few cen- By Caring. When you care my duty.” No, you share your heart an adventure). turies Christians scrounge through about people who cannot pay you and your time and talents as well. I’m traveling more and more everything we have stockpiled in back, God keeps score. Jesus said, Then you share your resources. these days, not so much out of our attics and collective storage “When you put on a dinner, don’t “Tell people to use their money to love for the road – I like sleeping boxes. We start sorting through invite your friends, relatives, and do good. ...Always being ready to in my own bed – but out of love it all and discover that some of it rich neighbors. For they will repay share with others whatever God for old and new friends; out of love is too precious to ever let go. But you by inviting you back. Instead, has given them. By doing this they “Keeping the Faith” for what is happening all across much of what we fi nd stashed invite the poor, the crippled, the will be storing up real treasure for Ronnie McBrayer North America. In Atlanta, Peoria, away in moldy storage units has to lame, and the blind. Then, at the themselves in heaven--it is the Detroit, Dallas, Paducah, Tucson, be moved to the curb. By Pastor Ray Dare resurrection of the godly, God will only safe investment for eternity! Nothing screams “summer” like and everywhere in between, I fi nd After all, Christians are a pil- reward you for inviting those who And they will be living a fruitful a family road trip. Even with the and spend time with people who grim-people. This world is not Where have you been investing could not repay you.” Luke 14:12- Christian life down here as well.” explosion of easy-access-informa- are over-churched and religiously our home and we are built for these days? Everybody’s investing 14. What Jesus is saying here is, 1 Timothy 6:18-19 (LB) tion, human beings still long to ex- over-worked, but who are under- the wandering, open road. Hang- somewhere. You’re investing your don’t forget about the poor. Don’t God just doesn’t bless you so plore their world. We aren’t content graced and under-gospeled. ing on to anything beyond what life in something. Some people forget about the less fortunate. you can feel good. He blesses to merely “Google” our surround- The practice of their faith has is truly essential will only weigh invest in their life in their careers, Don’t forget about people who you so you can help other people. ings and accept that as a genuine become an albatross around their us down, and hanging on too long in making a lot of money, buying are suffering who are hurting. Whenever you help others and experience. neck and they want to be free of will cause us to sink roots where a lot of things, in building up a big When you help people that cannot you’re a blessing to them, you’re So, families get up, get out, and it, not because they suddenly have we do not belong. nest egg. Every spare minute of give back to you, you are actually actually storing up treasure in get going; especially during these given up on faith or hate Jesus, but In my own travels, this – this – their life is invested in answering storing up treasure in heaven. God heaven. What triggers God’s sacred months of warm weather the contrary: They so love Christ is exactly what I discover all over the questions, “How can make is keeping score. blessing? Caring, Daring, Sharing. and long days. To the beach, the and so value their faith, that to North America: People of faith more? How can I achieve more? By Daring. Dare to make a I challenge you don’t just invest mountains, the grandparents, the retain these things they love, they who have had their rummage sale, How can I acquire more?” as if difference. Dare to get involved, to in the here and now. Get involved roller coasters, or the local state must let everything else go. They and who are now neck-deep in nothing else matters. As if this life volunteer. Jesus said, “Only those in church. Volunteer in some way. park, parents and children stream, want simply to worship their God, the journey away from religious is all there is. who throw away their lives for my Start helping others. Give of your their SUVs laden with fi shing poles, follow Jesus, and help their neigh- institution and toward becom- The problem with this type of sake and for the sake of the Good time, talents and treasure and store tents, Weber grills, and luggage. bors. They hope to do this without ing grace-fi lled, Jesus-following, investing is that it’s temporary. News will ever know what it means up treasure in heaven. You’re going Moms and dads relax, at least a all the ecclesiastical machinery we baggage-relinquishing explorers. Nothing on this earth is going to to really live.” Mark 8:35 (LB) to spend a lot more time there than little bit. Kids get sunburned, a lot have created. They are now light enough to hit last. Nothing. Even your life on Significance and satisfaction in here. This is the best investment of actually. Relatives get visited and They meet in coffee shops, in the road, living out the great ad- this earth is not going to last. You life come from serving others, not your life because it’s going to last hugged, even those we don’t like. store fronts, around dining room venture of faith. get 60, 80, maybe a 100 years. If serving self. It’s the only way you’re for eternity. And gallons of ice cream, lemon- tables, in pubs, and yes, some- What do you say a few of us get you want your investments to last ever going to feel significance. I ade, and soda are consumed by times in church sanctuaries. They together along the way? A cup of you must invest in something with dare you to make a difference. thirsty hands and mouths as sug- have come to understand that coffee down at the corner, a pint at eternal consequence. You must By Sharing. Share whatever See you soon, Pastor Ray ary-sticky as duct tape. church isn’t a place we go. It’s your favorite watering hole, Sunday invest your life in something that you’ve got. Share your treasure, New Community Christian Church I love these road trips as much something we become. Church morning at the red-bricked church- will outlast it. How do you do that? your resources. You don’t just www.YourNewChurch.org as Clark Griswold and Cousin Ed- isn’t about buildings or organi- house: You just let me know when die. I always have, though when zations or sacraments. It’s about and where. I’ll meet you there, and I was a kid raised in a poor fam- people and relationships. Church we will hit the road together. ily, “vacation” consisted of a hot isn’t an institution that should two-hour ride in a rattling station complicate our lives further. Ronnie McBrayer is a syndicat- wagon to Aunt Francis’ house, an Rather, it should set us free and ed columnist, speaker, and author. afternoon at a Civil War Memo- focus our lives on Christ. His books include “Leaving Reli- rial, and dinner at Bonanza. Still, I once heard Phyllis Tickle say gion, Following Jesus” and “The I loved the road, and it felt like a that every 500 years or so, the Jesus Tribe.” Visit his website at great adventure (believe me, with church has a rummage sale. Para- www.ronniemcbrayer.net. Rejection other person had their own ideas and pernaturally Born-Again spiritually imparted them to you by rejecting -- by accepting the Beloved Son of whatever you did or said? There was God (Jesus) into their heart and life. nothing you could do to change or (John 3:3) correct their rejection. NO ONE will just automatically Foster Care Today there are many people who gain heaven by keeping their own reject the fact that God exists and He set of good ideas or rules. Man’s has a divine plan for everyone’s life. ideas will never satisfy a Sovereign The need is great for loving, That plan includes accepting His Be- Holy and Just God! loved Son as their Savior and Lord It is hard to understand why any- safe homes for foster children ages of their life. Some people prefer be- one would “choose” not to go to 0-18 & pregnant/parenting teens. ing their own god and reject the plan heaven and reject God’s plan, but of Salvation. They hear the truth that they do. Creator/God is horribly Creator/God blesses with the gift of grieved over the rejection of these We offer free training, By Marlys Norris, eternal life through His Son who is people. His heart aches in anguish fi ngerprinting, CPR/ Christian Author the Way, Truth and Life and the idea and tears fi ll his eyes because people repulses them. However Jesus Christ will not follow His plan of redemp- CallCall LenkaLenka 1st aid, 24 hr support, Think about a time when you ex- is the doorway through which abso- tion and accept His gift of everlast- perienced being rejected by some- lutely ALL must pass ing life. Just like us, when rejected (916)(916) 338-7156338-7156 monthly reimb. one. How did it make you feel and When God created man, He left our Heavenly Father must “accept” what emotions rose to the surface? within each individual a place for the fact – NOT ALL WILL COME! It matters little about what actu- His Spirit of righteousness to reside, ally occurred to make you acutely help and guide them. God’s plan is Marlys Johnsen Norris, Author Sudoku Puzzle aware that what you said or did was that all of us would go to heaven. Marlys5934@sbc global.net rejected by another person. It hap- One must submit to the divinely “Intimacy Begins Going God’s Way” on Page 5 pened didn’t it? And didn’t you just inspired instructions recorded in “God Moves Mountains, It was a Miracle” have to “accept” the fact that the the Holy Word of God, and BE su-
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Schatz Since the legislation will not be passed, Obama is trying to accomplish Twenty-seven Republicans senators signed a letter urging the president to that same goal through the executive order. A clothing company would have scrap this plan. The lowest qualifi ed bid by the most competent contestant traditionally to reveal its donations to a conservative advocacy nonprofi t before bidding to Imposing campaign- disclosure requirements on government contractors wins the government contract. Unfortunately, the “Change” gang now wants manufacture military uniforms. A landscaping fi rm would have to list its checks sets the table for a feast of patronage based not on the content of each to fi ddle with this decades-old, generally reliable formula. to a liberal third- party group before applying to maintain a national park. contractor’s character, but on the color of his PAC money. President Obama hopes to throw another item onto the scale as bureaucrats Clearly, such rules could foster political discrimination. Obama would weigh bids: political donations. He could sign an executive order any day now enable his administration to deliver literally billions of dollars in government Thomas A. Schatz is president of Citizens Against Government Waste. that would instruct federal offi cials to consider the political contributions of contracts to pro-Democrat businesses while denying billions to pro- prospective government contractors. While this move is being portrayed as a Republican fi rms. matter of increased transparency, it will actually fuel unintended consequences And when the GOP takes the White House again, that administration and indirectly overturn an important Supreme Court decision on free speech. could turn around and practice the exact same kind of discrimination against Forcing companies to disclose political gifts supposedly will expose covert Democrat-friendly contractors. “pay-to-play” schemes and ensure that private industry does not unduly infl uence And the favoritism would not necessarily be confi ned to contracting work. Washington’s decisions when awarding lucrative contracts. Rather than depoliticize The entire federal government would be made aware of private fi rms’ political procurement, this practice would empower public offi cials to scrutinize a particular affi liations. Other agencies could use that information to determine where and company’s political philanthropy. The Obama administration’s supporters could how to award billions of dollars. score government deals while opponents leave with empty pockets and a simple Even the appearance of political favoritism would be a problem. message: “If you want our checks, show us yours.” The Agriculture Department, for example, might hire a company to upgrade The executive order could transport such old-fashioned, Chicago-style 30 regional offi ces. That fi rm may have backed Obama’s campaign and other wheeling and dealing from Lake Michigan to the Potomac. Democratic causes. It also could fi nish its work on time, under budget, and This executive order — drafted in April — requires contractors to disclose with elegant results. 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Commentary by Paul Scholl When the space shuttle Atlantis soon lands after its final flight, our nation will take its place in “Coach” as we hitch a ride with other nations to return to space. Even long-time NASA scientists and astronauts cannot understand why this program would be terminated by the President before we even had another option for returning manned flights to space on the drawing board. I remember as a child watching the first step of man on the moon. I remember as our nation prayed together as one for the safe return of Apollo 13, then learning of their heroics. I remember watching the first launch of the space shuttle. I will watch and remember its last. It is a sad commentary on our national leaders that they find it impossible to manage our money well enough to sustain, develop and grow our space program for the betterment of all mankind. NASA could easily be funded simply by cutting the gross waste and incompetence in Washington D.C. We must demand of our leaders far better than what they are accomplishing now. We must demand that they do what is best for all men and women. Politics is an unfortunate characteristic of human nature. The exploration of space brings us closer to our divine nature. My vote is for the divine.
Reflections: This image of space shuttle Atlantis was taken shortly after the rotating service structure was rolled back at Launch Pad 39A, Thursday, July 7, 2011. Atlantis liftoff Friday, July 8, on the final flight of the Space Shuttle Program. Image Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
The Shuttle Era’s Final Spacewalk: Spacewalker Ron Garan rides Ready for Launch: The STS-135 crew ride in the Astrovan to Launch on the International Space Station’s robotic arm as he trans- Lift Off! This image, taken through the window of a Shuttle Train- Pad 39A to board space shuttle Atlantis on the morning of Friday, fers a failed pump module to the cargo bay of space shuttle ing Aircraft, shows the final liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis as it July 8. The launch of Atlantis on the STS-135 mission is the final Atlantis. Garan and fellow Expedition 28 astronaut Mike Fossum ascended from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center on flight of the Space Shuttle Program. Clockwise from the left are: wrapped up a six-hour, 31-minute spacewalk Tuesday afternoon, the STS-135 mission, Friday, July 8, 2011. This is the final flight Sandra Magnus, Rex Walheim, commander Chris Ferguson and performing upgrades and maintenance on the orbiting outpost. of the Space Shuttle Program, during which the STS-135 crew pilot Doug Hurley. In the back of the van in white is a member of It’s the final scheduled spacewalk during a shuttle mission. will deliver the Raffaello multipurpose logistics module contain- the closeout crew, whose members assist the astronauts with final Image Credit: NASA ing supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station. preparations for launch. Image Credit: NASA/Jerry Ross Image Credit: NASA/Dick Clark Golf Tournament for Un-Run for Understanding a Successful Event At-Risk Youth Needs By Sal Arrigo, Jr. Sacramento Region – More than Golfers and Sponsors 200 people were in attendance as Sacramento Region - Every year has served more than 2,500 young the “Un-Run for Understanding,” in Sacramento County hundreds of people in Sacramento County. an Alzheimer’s Awareness Day, students are expelled from school Nine out of ten participants remain took place at East Lawn Memorial because of involvement in on-campus violence-free after participating in Park in Sacramento on Saturday, violence. Many of these instances of the program. July 9, 2011. Several guest speakers violence involve weapons. In order Project SAVE is a collaborative shared their knowledge on a variety for these students to be readmitted project involving the County Probation of topics including caregiving as to their schools, especially in cases Department, County Sheriff’s well as legal issues to consider. reaching the court system, they must Office, Sacramento City Police I want to thank our panel, Lynn successfully complete a sanctioned Department, Superior and Municipal Dean, elder law attorney; Boyd violence prevention program. Project Courts, Sacramento County School Jensen, former caregiver; and SAVE (Safe Alternatives and Violence Districts and community members Mary Kay Walters-Perez from Education) is one such program. It is and is coordinated by the Prevention First Call Hospice. In addition, a program that needs the public’s help and Student Services division of this event would not have been and support. the Sacramento County Office of possible if it wasn’t for the sup- The 9th Annual Project SAVE Education (SCOE). port of our dedicated vendors, Golf Tournament is scheduled for Entry fees for the October 3, 2011 who provided useful information Monday, October 3, 2011 at the Catta golf tournament are $150 per person to those in attendance. Kudos to Verdera Country Club, in Lincoln. or $600 for a foursome. Tournament Aegis of Carmichael, Cimino Care, Check-in will begin at 8:00 a.m. and host, contest sponsor and individual Primrose Assisted Living, Propp, the “shotgun” start will begin at 9:00 hole sponsor opportunities are also Christensen & Caniglia, Seniors a.m. This annual fundraiser is the available. Project SAVE is also Helping Seniors, Support for main source of funding for this model seeking door prize donations to Home, Alzheimer’s Association of community project that has been benefit the program. A short luncheon Sacramento, Genworth Financial, proven to prevent and reduce youth will be provided at the conclusion of Devcon Security Services, Alpha violence and bullying behaviors. the tournament. One Ambulance, Harper-Davis East Lawn staff unveil the Alzheimer’s Wall of Remembrance. Photo by Paul V. Scholl. The mission of Project SAVE Financial, Messenger Publishing is to reduce youth violence and For more information about the Group, Jensen Weddings and Films, weapons possession through strong Project SAVE golf tournament, or to find This local event is the kick-off to help us with the logistics of this of Remembrance” memorial area, out about sponsorship and volunteer and Full Moon Graffix. the Fab 40’s 5K Run/Walk that will event. and to all the East Lawn staff who partnerships with local agencies. The A special thanks go to Big Jim mission emphasizes that weapons opportunities, contact Cheryl Raney at take place on July 7, 2012, begin- Finally, a huge debt of grati- had the vision to embrace the cause (916) 228-2201 or [email protected]. Hall from 92.1 K-Hits, who emceed ning at East Lawn. I want to thank tude goes to the East Lawn of helping local caregivers deal- possession and violent behavior are our event, and his staff, who helped Source: Sacramento County Office in advance the crew from Capital grounds crew, who created the ing with Alzheimer’s disease. I’m unacceptable, especially on school of Education (SCOE), Tim Herrera, entertain the kids who attended. Road Race Management who will magnificent “Alzheimer’s Wall proud to be part of this effort. grounds. Since 1998, Project SAVE Communications Director.