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Volume 6 Issue 13 Serving Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Orangevale & Gold River First Edition for July 2011 Capitals to Excite Water Rescues on the Rise Tennis Fans river, point your feet downstream. This helps your legs to come in contact with floating debris or rocks at Sunrise Mall first instead of your head. Stay calm and try to make your way to the shore while floating. Be wary of branches in the river. It may be tempting to reach for a branch, but you can become entangled in the branches and drown. Look for a clear place to get to shore. • Calm water: If your boat capsizes and you are in cold water, get as far out of the water as possible by climbing onto any floating object, such a boat’s hull. This may help prevent heat loss from your body, especially if the temperature is warm and the winds are calm. If you cannot get out of the water, keep your head out of the water to limit heat loss. Curl into a ball or huddle with other More boaters have died in swift water river accidents in the first six months of 2011 than any other comparable period passengers and restrict movement of on record. Knowing what to do in case of a water immersion, understanding the effects of cold water and wearing a arms and legs to further help limit life jacket are critical in improving chances of survival. heat loss. From The Department tree branches. Use of these types hazards, including low-head dams • Hypothermia: Hypothermia in the of Boating and Waterways of devices is strongly discouraged and unrunnable rapids. early stages can easily be reversed during this period of high, swift and • Make sure you have the required by vigorously exercising to generate Sacramento Region – As predicted cold water conditions. equipment on your vessel. body heat and limiting exposure to by the Department of Boating Knowing what to do in case of a • File a float plan. The chances of further cold. High energy foods and Waterways (DBW), this summer is water immersion, understanding the successfully locating an overdue warm liquids also help (no caffeine shaping up to be a dangerous one effects of cold water and wearing a boat are much greater if rescue or alcohol). Except in mild cases, Capital’s Coach Wayne Bryan. Photo courtesy Sacramento Capitals seek medical help as improper for water enthusiasts, particularly life jacket are critical in improving agencies have certain facts about the Citrus Heights – The Sacramento will lead a talented group of Capitals for rivers. More boaters have died in chances of survival. Below are some boat trip. rewarming can cause complications or even death. Capitals, Northern California’s pro- stars that includes Vania King, Mark swift water river accidents in the first tips that water enthusiasts should • Swift water information and fessional tennis team, begins play this Knowles, Dusan Vemic and Yasmin six months of 2011 than any other follow to improve their chances of guides for some of California’s Parental Supervision season on July 8th at 7:30 pm at Capi- Schnack. comparable period on record. survival: rivers are available on DBW’s • Actively supervise children in and tals Stadium in Sunrise Mall against Individual tickets to Sacramento With water temperatures being Know the law Web site. around open bodies of water, giving the New York Sportimes and Martina Capitals’ matches start at $20 for extremely cold, outdoor enthusiasts • A life jacket must be carried for Know the water them your undivided attention. Hingis. They follow up with another adults and $10 for children. In addi- can become incapacitated in just 10 each person on board a boat. • The water may look calm on the • Appoint a designated “water exciting match the very next night on tion to individual tickets, a variety of minutes, to the point that the muscles • Every child under 13 must wear a top, but river currents are usually watcher”, taking turns with other July 9th against world-renowned mar- discounted ticket packages are also in their limbs stop working and they life jacket when on a boat. strong beneath the water’s surface adults. quee player, Serena Williams of the available including a three match will no longer be able to swim or • Every person on board a personal that can carry you away from your • Teach children that swimming Washington Kastles. Marquee Ticket Package which in- rescue themselves. watercraft (popularly known as jet safety zone. in open water is not the same as Following matches are scheduled cludes the match featuring Williams. “Outdoor enthusiasts in, on and skis) and any person being towed • Many unseen obstacles can be swimming in a pool. They need for July 10th, 12th, 15th, 20th and 21st. Marquee Ticket Packages start at around the water must use caution behind a vessel must wear a life lurking below the water’s surface. to be aware of uneven surfaces, See their advertisement inside for just $50. and be prepared,” stated DBW’s jacket. Swift water can make these obstacles river currents, ocean undertow and more information. “We’re focused on ensuring a Acting Director Lucia Becerra. • All life jackets must be Coast even more treacherous. changing weather. Wayne Bryan will return for his first-class operation and experience “Many rivers will be running faster Guard-approved. An unknown rapid should never For more information on boating 10th consecutive season as coach of for our fans this season, and with and higher this 4th of July weekend • It is against the law to operate a be run without first scouting it and water safety, please visit www. the World TeamTennis (WTT) Sac- providing the Sacramento region an- than in the past years. Water levels boat or water ski with a blood alcohol thoroughly from shore. If in doubt, BoatSmarter.com. The Department ramento Capitals. Bryan has been other professional sports team they in lakes will also be higher, masking concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent carry watercraft or cargo over land of Boating and Waterways enhances honored as the WTT Coach of the can be proud of,” said Matt McEvoy, underwater hazards that were or more. You can be arrested even to avoid river obstacles or hazards. public access to California’s Year three times and has directed the General Manager. exposed in previous years.” when your BAC is less than 0.08 • Swimming in open water is more waterways and promotes on-the- Capitals to championship seasons in The Sacramento Capitals Ticket The biggest safety concern now percent if conditions are deemed to difficult than in a swimming pool – water safety through programs 2002 and 2007. Office is located just inside the north is the use of flotation devices such be unsafe. people tire more quickly and can get funded by vessel registration fees, “We want to continue the orga- entrance to Sunrise Mall at 6023 as lightweight rafts which may be Plan ahead into trouble. boating fuel tax dollars and boating nization’s longtime commitment to Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights. The designed for swimming pools or facility construction loan payments. winning and I’m looking forward to office is open Monday through Fri- calm waters. These flotation devices • Become knowledgeable about Know what to do in case of a water local conditions such as currents, immersion seeing our stands filled with enthusi- day from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Satur- are dangerous. They can easily lose astic Caps fans” Bryan said. Bryan days from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. air or be punctured by debris or rapids, flow levels, weather, and • Swift water: If you do end up in the Assessor Announces County Property Tax Roll Totals Ridiculous Regulations? Sacramento County Assessor The Assessor’s Office reviewed porary. Once a property receives roll Prop 8 reviews. Owners of com- latory load for California citizens Kathleen Kelleher announced that the market value of over 187,000 a Prop 8 reduction, its value must mercial and apartment property who From Senator Ted Gaines and businesses. the 2011-12 assessment roll was residential and 2,700 commercial and be reviewed each year to determine believe their market value has de- It’s no secret that California is a If British Columbia can success- completed on July 1. The gross as- apartment properties for the 2011-12 whether the January 1 fair market clined below their factored Prop 13 difficult place to do business. Cali- fully implement a similar system sessed value of the combined secured roll. Many of these reviews resulted value remains less than its Prop 13 value will need to file an assessment fornia’s regulatory burden is of- that is considered a key piece of the and unsecured property tax roll totals in adjusted assessed values below base year value (typically acquisition appeal. Information on the appeal ten cited in business literature, by province’s economic growth – so approximately $124.8 billion. This is their Prop 13 value. The adjustments value) plus inflationary adjustments. process can be found on the Assess- CEOs and think tanks as a major can California! nearly $4 billion less than the 2010- will be reflected on tax bills issued The lower of these two values is the ment Appeals Board web site. impediment to job growth. I would like to hear from you! 11 assessment roll total, or a 3.07% in October of 2011. These adjust- value used for property tax purposes. For more information on property The mountains of ridiculous Please email me (senator.gaines@ decrease. The property tax revenue ments in assessed value are provided The Assessor’s Office will be ac- tax assessment, including informa- regulations are a hidden tax on all senate.ca.gov) any ridiculous, decrease totals nearly $40 million for in California tax law and often cepting requests for Prop 8 review tion on Prop 8 reductions and in- of us as they are costly, frustrating burdensome regulations you’ve overall. The loss to the Sacramento referred to as Proposition 8 (Prop 8) on residential and agricultural prop- structions for filing Prop 8 reviews, and a waste of precious time. But encountered and how they have County general fund is 16.3% of the adjustments, reflecting the 1978 bal- erties between July 5 and November taxpayers may visit the Assessor’s complex and unnecessary rules hindered you from operating in Cal- decrease, or approximately $6.5 mil- lot proposition that authorized them. 30, 2011. Further information on the website: www.assessor.saccounty.net are especially tough on small busi- ifornia. I will be soliciting feedback lion. This is the fifth consecutive year of Prop 8 review process can be found or visit the Assessor’s office in person nesses that are on the front lines over the next month or so and will Assessed value information for widespread Prop 8 reductions in Sac- on the Assessor’s web site. at 3701 Power Inn Road, Suite 3000 of the battle with the bureaucratic publish some of the more egregious all Sacramento County parcels will ramento County. As to commercial and apartment (Monday -Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). language, long wait times and un- examples in my next issue of my be available July 5 on the Assessor’s It is important to remember that properties, the Assessor’s Office will necessary hoop-jumping triggered Source: County Assessor’s Office newsletter. web site Parcel Viewer application. Prop 8 value reductions are tem- NOT be accepting requests for 2011 by thousands of rules from multiple levels of government. That is why, for the past two years, I have introduced legisla- Free eWaste Event Benefits Domestic Violence Center tion that would require California Citrus Heights – Clean out your July 16th, 9-4 pm located at DVIC, You may visit us at DVIC and Har- tervention strategies to women, chil- state government to determine how garage of old computers, monitors, 6060 Sunrise Vista Dr. in our main mony House, 6060 Sunrise Vista Dr., dren, youth, and families of our com- many regulations it currently im- televisions, cell phones, MP2 Play- parking lot located South of Green- Ste. 2340, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 munity. DVIC is a wellness-based poses and cut them significantly ers, ink and toner cartridges, printers, back Lane on Fair Oaks Boulevard or www.DVICcares.org organization that serves the victims over several years’ time and then microwaves, cables and wires, lab All Green Electronics Recycling The Domestic Violence Center of and families of our community and for every new regulation adopted tops and all electronics and donate and DVIC volunteers will be onsite Citrus Heights and Harmony House surrounding region. For more infor- by an agency, another would have them free of charge to the Domes- to help collect your donations. is a Nonprofit 501 (c) (3) agency, mation regarding DVIC & Harmony to be cut. Unfortunately, both bills tic Violence Intervention Center’s Your support and participation will which seeks to eliminate barriers by House please call 916-728-5613. failed in Committee; however, I Scan our QR Code for a direct eWaste one-day event on Saturday, touch the lives of numerous victims. offering proactive prevention and in- haven’t given up and will continue my crusade to help lighten the regu- link to our online edition! Page 2 The Messenger First Edition for July 2011
Co m m u n i t y California Taxes are Heading in the Right Direction Co f f e e Ca l e n d a r Commentary by appear in the treasury. Should that ad- for the necessary reforms to get our tax credit to return to $309 per child, up Senator Ted Gaines ditional revenue not materialize, edu- state back on track. from the punitive $99 of the past two I have several “Community cation and public safety will pay the Amid all of this budget debate, years. The state sales tax will go down Coffee” sessions scheduled On June 28, the Democrats put price with deep spending cuts. there is a silver-lining that is cause one percent. The vehicle license fee in July to give you all an forward another proposed budget I’m not willing to hedge that kind for celebration – taxes have started will drop from 1.15 percent of a car’s opportunity to meet with plan. It was the fourth Democrat ma- of a bet when our economy is still going down July 1! value to .65 percent. The personal in- me and discuss issues of jority vote budget attempt this year, struggling and the unemployment In 2009, despite my strong objec- come tax increase had already tempo- importance to you and your and the fourth time I voted “no.” rate continues to hover at 12 percent. tions, the legislature crafted a budget rarily expired after two tax cycles. community. I am continuing I’ve said this time and time again – deal that raised the sales and person- All told, this reduction in tax My plea for real pension reform, a to add them to my calendar, we need to enact serious, long-term al income taxes, nearly doubled the rates will save California taxpayers hard spending cap, job creation and a so please check my website, change in the way government does solutions that will not only prevent state’s already high vehicle license almost $6 billion a year or approxi- future financial meltdowns, but will fee, and lowered the dependent cred- mately $1,000 per family. www.senate.ca.gov/GAINES, business is clearly falling on deaf ears. for up-to-date information Instead, this budget relies largely on encourage job creation and allow it allowed on state income taxes. Enjoy the fact that for once, Cali- as Community Coffee events the hope that an additional $5.2 billion California’s economy to recover. The June 30th expiration of the 2009 fornia taxes are heading in the right in new tax revenues will miraculously That’s why I will continue to fight tax increases will allow the dependent direction. are scheduled. Senator Ted Gaines New Christy Minstrels to Perform Rodriguez Memorial Fund Benefit Concert Under the Stars From State Senator Ted Gaines Fair Oaks – If you long for hum softly or warble at the top of org. Both are qualified under the sweet, smooth, sing-along your voice in the shower. Federal Law as 501(c)(3) chari- It was with a heavy heart that I recently survive. Life is precious at every moment, harmonies of Green, Green, This Under the direction of their table organizations. presented an “Adjourn in the Memory” of but suffering this loss at a time when they Land Is Your Land, Ramblin’, founder, Randy Sparks, the New The Fair Oaks Theatre Festi- Citrus Heights resident Crystal Rodriguez on were at the very beginning of their lives and many others, plan to attend Christy Minstrels are celebrating val, in a unique partnership with the New Christy Minstrels’ Ben- their 50th year as one of Ameri- the Fair Oaks Recreation and the Senate Floor. My thoughts and prayers together magnifies the heartbreak now efit Concert, under the stars, on ca’s pre-eminent musical groups Park District and American River are with her family and her husband Victor, felt by all those who loved them and were Saturday, July 30, at the Veteran’s whose presentation of our coun- College, presents live theatre pro- whom I knew through Bayside Church, touched by their spirit, their warmth, and Memorial Amphitheatre in Old try’s folk music has placed them ductions in the Veterans Memo- Town Fair Oaks. Tickets are $20 in a unique category of enter- rial Amphitheatre every summer. where we both attended. their charity. each; gate opens at 6:30pm. The tainers for the last five decades. The amphitheatre also serves the This young couple was celebrating their If you are interested in helping the family, Village of Fair Oaks is located 20 Sacramento’s own Chuck Cole, region as an educational facility, honeymoon when a tragic accident took a fund has been established to accept miles Northeast of Sacramento, whose banjo pickin’ takes you theatre arts workshop for persons next to Folsom, along the Ameri- back to the folk singing days of of all ages and hosts community Crystal’s life and left Victor struggling to donations. Below are the details. can River. the Fifties and Sixties, will be a events. Or maybe you’d like to bring special guest at the concert. For concert tickets and Bayside Memorial Fund your kids or grandkids to the Proceeds from ticket sales information go to P.O. Box 2336 area’s only outdoor amphitheatre will go to the Fair Oaks Theatre www.fairoakstheatrefestival. and introduce them to music that Festival and the New Christy com, or Telephone (916) 966- Granite Bay, CA 95746 actually has words you can un- Minstrels Foundation, www. 3683. Tickets are on sale now. In memo portion of check, write “Rodriguez Memorial Fund.” derstand and melodies you can newchristyminstrelsfoundation. All donations are tax deductible. Make checks payable to Bayside Church. Faith Based Event for Young Ladies ARE YOU: Tired of fighting with your parents? Having prob- lems dealing with your broth- ers and sisters? Unsure of your friends – are they genuine? Won- dering if your boyfriend relation- ship is love or lust? Not sure why you should believe in God? Stressed with school? Worried about being bullied? You need to come to our retreat on July 30th at Christ the King Retreat Center in Citrus Heights! 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burn out is all too common. As a • Gather the paperwork on final Saturday, July 9, 2011 caregiver, if you are overly tired or arrangement issues (if any stressed, you are of no help to any- exist). Location: East Lawn Memorial Park, one. Seek out caregiving resources • Remember; you are not an from the Alzheimer’s Association island! There are support 43rd St. and Folsom Boulevard of Sacramento, your medical doc- groups and organizations that tor, or use the internet to research are ready and willing to assist Time: 9:00 AM – Noon respected sites such as the Mayo you and your loved one. Don’t Clinic or the National Institute on hesitate to reach out for help. Aging. lnr ts: 10:30 AM – Unveiling of the “Wall of Honor.” By Sal Arrigo, Jr. One way that caregivers can Even if you don’t anticipate being C E A place where people can create an inscription eliminate some of the stress they a caregiver someday, I encourage 9 AM – Welcome, and a light breakfast. may encounter is by making a you to come to the Alzheimer’s in honor of or in memory of a family member who As we look around and see many 9:30 AM – Panel discussion featuring Hospice has suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. people living longer, do you ever simple “business plan.” Since Awareness Day at East Lawn Alzheimer’s is progressive, a care- Memorial Park on Saturday, July Care, a Neurologist, family members who have wonder if it will ever fall to you to cared for a person with Alzheimer’s disease and 10:45 AM - Untimed one-mile walk within become a caregiver? If your par- giver must anticipate future needs 9. The event is free, and there will East Lawn. ents, or perhaps your spouse, were by understanding the stages of the be information, resources, and a family members who are dealing currently with to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and making plans as to panel of speakers on hand with in- Alzheimer’s disease, and an Elder Law Attorney. 11:30 AM – Free luncheon. disease, what would you do if you how to best assist their loved one as depth knowledge of Alzheimer’s had to become a caregiver, even they move toward that next phase. disease. The dedication of the one- There will be a variety of children’s activities and a photo booth for your family’s memories. part-time? “Knowledge is power” as the saying of-a-kind “Alzheimer’s Wall of Where do you start? How much goes, but using that knowledge to Remembrance” will also take place W hvng i ’s ac s ! time are you able to devote to care- prepare yourself for what the future that day. If you are a caregiver, this There will be many vendors at the event to answer any questions you may have. giving duties? In reality, caregiving holds can also bring peace of mind. event may prove to be especially is a 24/7 responsibility; you don’t None of this is easy-- for you or the informative for you, so please con- Visit our website at: www.fab40s5k.org for details even need to be in the presence of person for whom you are caring— sider joining us. The event time is 9 the person you are assisting. When but it is prudent. a.m. until noon. No need to register, you are responsible for the health A couple of additional points to just show up and we’ll also provide and well being of another, you think consider, as a caregiver: you with a light breakfast and lunch. Senior Dental Care about caregiving when you’re shop- • If you’re not the executor of If you’d like more information about ping, driving your car, and planting the estate, engage in conver- the Alzheimer’s Awareness day, We Offer a Variety of Procedures! your garden. Caregiving is likely sation with the person who is. please call (916) 316-6347. to take a toll on your physical and You may need to know what mental health. provisions have been made for Sal Arrigo, Jr. is the chair of • Dentures So, how do you cope? It’s not financing long-term care. the “Fab 40’s 5K run/walk and an • Laser Dentistry always easy to do, but you must ask • If you need an attorney, get an adjunct instructor in the Gerontology for help. Enlist siblings, friends or Elder Law attorney who special- Department at American River • Conscious Sedation neighbors to assist whenever pos- izes in these sensitive matters. College. For more information about sible. Caregivers often overlook This is especially important if the 5K event, and to find information • Implants the very real need to take a break there is no will or trust already regarding caregiving and Alzheimer’s • Whitening from their responsibilities, and in place. disease, go to www.Fab40s5k.org. • Crowns
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Baseball great infamous ride got greener Call 40. Very dark black to ancient Greeks for surly temperament 66. *Spilled from the Horizon 41. Double-reed woodwinds 31. Allah’s cleric 773-1111 For Solution See Page 10 Page 6 The Messenger First Edition for July 2011 The Pigs Are Flying What God Has bank in the middle of the Florida her so great? She answered: “Be- woods really do to help alleviate cause we have no other choice. As poverty? Without official govern- long as there is a need in this com- Promised You mental recognition, how could munity, someone must meet that she ever hope to sustain service? need. It must be us.” • Answer to prayer (Matthew to help you. One particularly cranky faultfind- Ann’s words and example have 7:7-11; 1 John 5:14-15) However, God’s promises are er said publically that the school- something to teach us all. We • Rewards for service not for everyone. They are only for “Keeping the Faith” house-turned-food-bank would care for those around us not be- (2 Corinthians 5:10) those who have a relationship with Ronnie McBrayer open “when pigs fly.” But Ann, as cause it is practical, reasonable, • Eternal life (John 3:16; 5:24) Him through Christ. The Bible always, was undeterred. cost-effective, or even safe. We By Pastor Ray Dare • A home in heaven says, “For no matter how many The Muscogee Nation of Flor- On the day of the ribbon cutting care for those around us – earth- (John 14:1-4) promises God has made, they are ida is a tiny aboriginal people for the new food bank, less than shaken Asians, flooded-ravaged In the world of advertising, if • Assurance of salvation ‘Yes’ in Christ. And so through group of the Americas who seeks a dozen of the resilient Musco- Midwesterners, the rural poor, the the product sounds too good to be (John 10:29) him the ‘Amen’ is spoken by us to to hold to their heritage while sur- gee signed up for assistance. But inner-city child – simply because true it probably is. Whether it’s the • The Holy Spirit within the glory of God.” 2 Corinthians viving the culture around them. more than two hundred from the they are our neighbors, and it is in latest spot remover, time-share, (Ephesians 1:13-14) 1:20 (NIV) Christ is the key to The Muscogee are led by an in- greater community came for food, these needful neighbors we truly weed-whacker or automobile, the • Forgiveness for daily sins the promises of God. It’s our domitable woman named Ann clothes, diapers, and supplies. Ann find God. advertised imaged is more likely (1 John 1:9) relationship to Him that unlocks Denson Tucker. stood to speak, and said, in part: Look not for God lurking some- to be a mirage rather than a reality. • Peace of mind all of these promises. If you do not Ann directs the Tribal Council, “What a wonderful celebration where in the air or in the clouds. The famous preacher D.L. Moody (Philippians 4:7) have a relationship to Christ you serves as the public face and liv- when people are able to expect He’s not hiding in a book, a class- once said, “God never made a • Wisdom and guidance cannot claim all of these promises ing historian of her people, and nothing more than helping each room, a library, or between the promise that was too good to be (James 1:5) for forgiveness, for blessing, etc. plays the role of chaplain, social other through hard times. Imag- lines of some hypothetical apoca- true.” The Bible says in Psalm 145, • Power for living They are “Yes” in Christ. That’s worker, and attorney for the tribe. ine how strong we could be if we lyptic calendar. Seek him instead, “The Lord is faithful to ALL His (Ephesians 1:19; 3:20) the starting point. Have you done Ann has sought official recogni- simply remembered that our first in the suffering. Look for him in promises.” • Mercy and grace that? Why don’t you do it today? tion for the Florida Muscogee obligation is as caretakers of one the poor, in those who have been God never advertises more than (Hebrews 4:16) Call on the name of the Lord. from the United States Depart- another. treated unjustly, in those who are He delivers. He’s not playing games I want to personally invite you ment of Indian Affairs for many “We have dared to challenge hungry, destitute, imprisoned, with us. He’s not out to deceive us. When you really get to know to church this Sunday. This week years now. She doesn’t want much those people who told us that the in rehab centers, without shel- He wants us to have the best he has God and understand what He has I’ll be sharing a message of hope, more than that – just an acknowl- day we would be able to help our ter, clothing or direction. That is to offer – the joy and peace that promised you, it brings stability to which I’m calling “How God Heals edgment of their existence. She rural poor would be ‘when pigs where he said he would be. comes from a close relationship your life. Almost every emotional Your Confidence”. sometimes wonders how long, if fly.’ Well, the pigs are flying, and, God doesn’t come storming with Him and heaven later. problem known to man comes from at all, that recognition will be in I cannot think of a better example into the world riding a tornado, or There are hundreds and hundreds a misunderstanding of who God is, the making. than this building whose destiny as grand marshal of our religious of promises in the Bible. They are what God knows and what He’s See you soon, Pastor Ray Yet, Ann Tucker and the was one of no hope and no future. parades. He comes in the weak, there for claiming. promised to do. Stress is created New Community Christian Church Muscogee do not need official I am honored today to be able to the vulnerable and in a condition • Provision for our needs when you forget what God knows www.YourNewChurch.org recognition as a people to bear cut this ribbon and dedicate rural he calls, “the least of these.” Look (Matthew 6:25-34) about you and how He’s promised witness to their character. Recent- relief to the working class people for God there, and help him for ly, when many of her people and of this community. We will be he is your neighbor. Pigs flying or people in the greater community here for as long as you need us.” not, we have no other choice. were hungry, unemployed, and in Those last words of Ann struck need, Ann rescued an old portable like lightning: “We will be here Ronnie McBrayer is the author school house from the county for as long as you need us.” Later of “Leaving Religion, Follow- landfill to create a food pantry and I asked her why she chose to say ing Jesus.” He writes and speaks community clothes closet. such a thing. How could she make about life, faith, and Christ-cen- Critics told her it was a fool’s such a promise when her tribe tered spirituality. Visit his website errand. What could one little food was so small and the need around at www.ronniemcbrayer.net. He Has Prepared the Answer Before We Ask! speak, gave me some suggestions edge with their feet, God worked a but not the answer I was seeking miracle and stopped the flow of the about Abraham, Isaac and Elijah be- river until a million or more Hebrews ing in heaven already. had crossed into the Promised Land. Then my answer and my surprise There is a perfect time God has Foster Care prayer came when out in our garage scheduled for each of us to experi- was two magazines with articles ence deliverance and freedom. The need is great for loving, written by Messianic Jews that were The past two years we have faced perfect and answered many of the one obstacle after another, com- safe homes for foster children ages questions I needed to speak with pletely trusting in Almighty God 0-18 & pregnant/parenting teens. By Marlys Norris, the person. I read the articles and and believing He has allowed these outlined the material I felt was very circumstances to help us prune away Christian Author prevalent to what we were talking and rid ourselves of many “things” We offer free training, Always hoping we are in tune about. Then, I mailed both copies to we do not need. All we truly need with the Holy Spirit of God, we still them, saying we can talk after they is “God” and He is faithfully still fingerprinting, CPR/ are surprised when God answers our read them over and thought about pruning away to make us ready for CallCall LenkaLenka 1st aid, 24 hr support, prayers in most unusual ways, as we what was written. that wonderful day we will be with seek His will to guide our lives. Today in the mail we received a let- Him. In the meantime, we continue (916)(916) 338-7156338-7156 monthly reimb. Last week as I was conversing ter from Franklin Graham. At the top to trust the Lord for our future and with a Jewish person, helping them of the page was written these words we do want to continue to “be used” to understand the Way of Salvation, “Obstacles may seem frightening, as we serve Him in any way we can. using the Old Testament Scriptures but God will honor a person who de- To God Be All The Glory! Sudoku Puzzle in tune with some New Testament pends on His mighty hand to lead and ones. I wanted to speak to a Messi- guide.” He wrote about Joshua and Marlys Johnsen Norris, Author on Page 5 anic Jew who would help me relate his instructions from God to “stand Marlys5934@sbc global.net to this person. I love God’s Chosen in the Jordan River”. (Joshua 3:8) It “Intimacy Begins Going God’s Way” people and the one person I did was not until they touched the water’s “God Moves Mountains, It was a Miracle”
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They showed a lot of to Perform Benefit going on. There is the redistricting attention to their constituents. How Concert under the Stars Don Troutman at the county level that is attempting many times or have we ever felt like to divide the Supervisorial District we have been represented by anyone Commentary By Boundaries to include close to the from Roseville? Although Roseville Under the direction Don Troutman, President, same number of constituents in each is not far away they are in a different of Randy Sparks Fair Oaks Chamber Board district. The other redistricting effort county and do not share the same is for the Federal Congressional mentality to the citizens of Fair Oaks Fair Oaks – We are living in Districts, the California Senate and and Orangevale. in concert perilous times where we are hearing the Assembly Districts. 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Orangevale with Roseville and east. adopted we will all have to live with The common belief held is business Congressional Redistricting is done it until the next census. is over-taxed, over-regulated and the by a commission that is looking at My message is; Be aware. dollar is shrinking. People who want geography and cohesiveness of the Whatever your desires are express Featuring many of to work cannot find jobs. On top of areas. The recent map I saw I did not them while you can. Or live with the all this there is another issue creeping like very much. It looks like to me consequences. their best sellers, like Green, Green, This Land Is Your Land, Ramblin’, NBC’s Attack on and many others. Saturday America’s Heritage July 30th Commentary By of hostility to the 89 percent of called in to protest, even before the 2011 Robert Morrison Americans who believe in God, censored video left the screen. Tickets the 93 percent of Americans who No one protested when John F. 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That was the week when be thought secure when we have strongly supported the legislative the Continental Congress met to removed their only firm basis, a change, one that had been promoted declare American Independence. conviction in the minds of the people vigorously by the Catholic men’s His Excellency wrote: that these liberties are of the gift of group, the Knights of Columbus. “The time is now near at hand God? That they are not to be violated The words are not accidental. They which must probably determine but with His wrath? Indeed, I tremble Have are most intentional. whether Americans are to be freemen for my country when I reflect that When NBC executives chose to edit or slaves. ... 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do exactly that. Libertarian Party of Florida is affidavit, particularly describing the “We turn to you, our reaching out to you, and to all of place or places to be searched, the constitutional sheriffs, to enforce Florida’s 67 constitutional sheriffs. person or persons, thing or things the law in accordance with your We, The People of the State of to be seized, the communication sworn duty,” the letter said. Florida must turn to you as our last to be intercepted, and the nature of Videos of invasive searches, line of defense against a federal evidence to be obtained.” including physical contact with government that is usurping The federal agents’ search, the sex organs, have been all over authority and ignoring the rule of e-mail said, “is clearly within the the Internet since the “enhanced” law. definition of felony sexual battery, procedures were imposed by the “I am referring specifically as codified in Florida Statute Obama administration. to the Transportation Security 794.011.” But perhaps among the most Administration (TSA) and their Wyllie said, “I would like to point dramatic expressions of concern egregious violations of the United out that this statute clearly defines came from Miss USA Susie States Constitution, as well as the that it is a first-degree felony when Castillo, who was reduced to Florida Constitution and state law,” sexual battery is committed by a tears by federal agents assuring the message continued. law enforcement agent.” themselves that she is not a terrorist “Every single day, TSA The organization is the third bent on homicide. employees conduct electronic largest political party in the state, In a commentary at the Tenth and bodily searches upon tens and it explains it “is the only true Amendment Center by Connor of thousands of Florida citizens alternative to the Republican/ Boyack with Brian Roberts and and visitors at airports, and more Democrat stranglehold on our Michael Boldin, the organization recently at bus terminals, rail economic freedom and individual said, “It was ... at the Dallas, Texas, stations, and highways. They liberty.” airport where former Miss USA are searching the persons and The Texas law is expected to be Susie Castillo tearfully produced seizing the effects of travelers replicated by lawmakers in other a viral video describing the without warrant or probable cause. states who are hearing concerns molestation she had just endured at Specifically, they are in blatant from their constituents. It was the hands of a TSA agent. violation of the Fourth Amendment withdrawn in the regular session “I mean, she actually… touched to the United States Constitution,” of the legislature by one sponsor my vagina,” Castillo said through the e-mail said. when federal authorities threatened Here is a photo of a recent TSA ‘enhanced pat-down’ Photo courtesy World Net Daily. her tears. “They’re making me… The text of the Fourth to make Texas a “no-fly” zone by choose to either get molested… Amendment then was provided: canceling flights to and from the By Bob Unruh reactions. and without prejudice. You are, or go through this machine “The right of the people to be state. © 2011 WND.com Just last week a state law at best, engaged in selective that’s completely unhealthy and secure in their persons, houses, The threat to Texas air travel proposed in Texas that would have enforcement by choosing to further Reprinted by permission dangerous. I don’t want to go papers, and effects, against came from U.S. Attorney John created charges against federal ignore these flagrant violations of through it, and here I am crying.” unreasonable searches and E. Murphy, who warned state World Net Daily agents who impose those physical federal and state law. At worst, you Continued the commentary, seizures, shall not be violated, and lawmakers, “Texas has no pat-downs – described by critics are complicit,” a message to the 67 which was in support of Texas’ plans no Warrants shall issue, but upon authority to regulate federal agents The issue of invasive physical and “groping” – failed at the end of sheriffs from the party, signed by to address the traveling public’s probable cause, supported by Oath and employees in the performance pat-downs by federal Transportation a special legislation session when chairman Adrian Wyllie, said. concerns, “Castillo isn’t the only or affirmation, and particularly of their federal duties or to pass a Security Administration agents representatives couldn’t assemble “If you have TSA agents within person who would be protected describing the place to be searched, statute that conflicts with federal at airports across the nation isn’t an enhanced quorum required your county that are violating the under this Texas legislation. All and the persons or things to be law.” going away anytime soon, with during the special meetings of the law, then you must act. Warn the other innocent travelers would seized.” He said at that time that if state word that the Libertarian Party of lawmakers. TSA agents that they are subject likewise be shielded. That includes It also cited violations of Article 1, lawmakers would move forward Florida formally is demanding that But they were expressing the to arrest if they continue to violate the six year old girl who made Section 12 of the state constitution: with their plans to protect airline sheriffs in the state’s 67 counties sentiment of a lot of travelers the law. Should they continue, the headlines last month for “Searches and seizures. – The passengers from what critics have arrest TSA agents for sexual across America – some of whom then you must begin making being groped by a TSA agent (an right of the people to be secure termed sexual assault in airport battery. simply have refused to fly because arrests,” the letter said. “We action which the TSA defended in their persons, houses, papers security lines, “TSA would likely The enhanced pat-down of the invasive search procedures. urge you to remember the oath as being alright since it ‘followed and effects against unreasonable be required to cancel any flight or procedures – or the optional full Today, (July 4th) a statement you took to support, protect and the current standard operating searches and seizures, and against series of flights.” body scans that essentially create from the Libertarian Party of defend the Constitution of both procedures’), as well as the eight- the unreasonable interception of a nude image of passengers Florida took the dispute to a new the state of Florida and the United month-old infant subjected to a pat private communications by any Read more: Sheriffs asked to – were imposed on travelers level. States of America. On behalf of down while cradled in the arms of means, shall not be violated. No arrest airport security agents across America in recent months, “As sheriff, you have the absolute all Floridians, the Libertarian her mother.” warrant shall be issued except http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=318 prompting a wide range of duty to enforce the law uniformly Party of Florida calls on you to The e-mail to sheriffs said, “The upon probable cause, supported by 697#ixzz1RGbMtKkg