DVWC Receives CALEMA Funding
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County Budget: Ballgowns Needed One Small Step Change Service Requested PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED Carmichael, CA US POSTAGE Putting Law for Formerly for Mankind, 350 PERMIT Enforcement First Homeless Women Backwards PAID Page 3 Page 3 Page 12 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.