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Rosa Umbach PLUS: Education Renovation Update Committee Volunteer of the on Vet’s Community Center Year Award Page 2 Page 10 Citrus Heights M“Written byessenger the people, for the people” Volume 3 Issue 17 Serving the City of Citrus Heights and Sacramento County First Edition for September 2013 100 Years of Sunday Funday History: San Juan Brings Fun and Unified School Annual Picnic Succeeds in New Excitement! CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG)- District: Part 2 This year brings new attractions to this fun filled family event. There will be a variety of live Linking Veterans With Benefits entertainment including local sen- sation Karissa Lee and The Citrus Heights Theater Arts Group on the Sunday Funday stage as well as the ever popular Citrus Heights Community Marching Band. Live music will be provided by 101.9 Page 3 The Wolf throughout the event. The ever popular Kid Zone will feature inflatables, rides, games, rock climbing walls, face paint- Senator Gaines’ ing by local pageant winners, pony rides, K-9 demonstrations and give- Legislation aways. The Smile Keepers Mobile Signed Into Law Truck courtesy of the County of Sacramento will be available to offer free dental screenings, refer- rals, and oral health education to children. There will be various business, craft and non-profit vendors to visit as well as a variety of food avail- able for purchase. Worried about missing your NFL Sunday football game? Best Buy will have a gam- ing tent with television screens and video gaming to make sure you Page 12 always know the score. Crocker Art Museums Art Ark is a must The GFWC Citrus Heights Women’s Club with the C.H. American Legion Post 637 sponsored the fourth annual picnic, with support from both the area’s private and see with tours during the event. public sectors. Pictured here with Army veteran George Marks (92) are some of the well-wishers and supporters of Post 637. Something else new this year is How to Have By Elise Spleiss American Legion Post 637 spon- mobile catering made sure no one This year’s service project was FREE tours of the historic Rusch sored the picnic, with much left hungry with their grilled ham- the collection of items for Blue Home from 12:00pm-2:00pm. CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG)- Parking is limited at Rusch Park. “I thought once I was out, I was support from both the area’s pri- burger and hotdog lunches. Star Moms and Gold Star Wives Peace Under A free shuttle is available 11:00am out. I just assumed I had to be offi- vate and public sectors. Master Making time to attend among “taste of home” care package to 3:00pm from Grand Oaks cially retired to get any benefits. of Ceremonies Carol Spiker the myriad of other events sched- items for troops in Afghanistan. Pressure Elementary School located at 7901 No one ever told me anything dif- introduced participants and uled for this day, Mayor Steve Appreciative picnic goers brought Rosswood Drive to the event. ferent, until now.” These are the changed hats midway to perform. Miller and other city council “tons” of food, toiletries, games, Bring your family and friends words of one veteran, but count- American Legion Commander members enjoyed the camarade- puzzles, movies and music DVD’s out to the 17th Annual Citrus less veterans in our county echo Paul Reyes introduced veterans rie, food and music. and CD’s, and other desert appro- Heights Sunday FunDay on the sentiment even today. Thanks and others who spoke about issues Assorted Nuts and Old Time priate items to be packed into September 22nd from 11:00am to events such as the 4th Annual important to veterans. Fiddlers got toes to tapping with boxes and sent overseas. to 3:00 p.m. in Rusch Park (7801 Veteran’s Appreciation and Thanks to resources includ- popular old time tunes with an Three of our annual returning Auburn Blvd., at the corner of Resource Picnic held on August ing the Veteran’s Administration, array of unique instruments. veterans were honored. Edwin Auburn & Antelope) sponsored by 24 at Rusch Park, this reality is CalVet, Sacramento Valley Vets Becca and Chuck closed out the (Ed) Bly, 87 years young, is a vet- the City of Citrus Heights, County slowly abating. and Placer County Veterans, plus music day with tunes you would eran of three wars: WWII, Korea of Sacramento, Sunrise Recreation The day commenced with the dozens of non-profit and private likely recognize from classical and Vietnam. He enlisted at 17 Page 9 resources, over 600 veterans’ fam- rock, old standards and oldies, years during WWII and later and Parks District, Citrus Heights always-moving Folsom Marine Chamber of Commerce, Radio Corps League Honor Guard, fol- ilies and guests enjoyed the day country, blues and even their orig- went to Korea as a Navy Seabee. educating themselves, meeting inal songs. After WWII he had enlisted in Disney, 101.9 The Wolf, SMUD, lowed by the rousing Citrus Heights California American Water, and Community Marching Band play- and recognizing those who have The children and young at heart the Reserves expecting to just served our country, and of course, enjoyed face painting by the lit- work on weekends, not suspecting Republic Services. ing the National Anthem. For more information please call The GFWC Citrus Heights eating great food and relaxing tle ambassadors, princesses and Korea was just around the corner. with good music. Fuddruckers queens, balloon animals by Janice, Michele Saario at 916-727-5400 or Women’s Club with the C.H. Continued on Page 2 Restaurant and Wild Wade BBQ and a jump house. visit www.citrusheights.net. Scan our QR Code for a BMXers Race to Area for direct link to our online edition! Largest State Finals Ever Oak Creek BMX to Host 3,000 PAID PERMIT 350 PERMIT US POSTAGE Spectators and Riders Carmichael, CA PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - BMX even high-end bikes will be awarded to top finish- Change Service Requested racers from all over California have been train- ers. Number plates will be awarded for the top 10% ing all year long to qualify for the upcoming BMX of each age and skill class, and the top scorers will State Finals, set to take place at Oak Creek BMX in go on to compete in the Race of Champions (ROC) Roseville September 13th through 15th. Over 700 that precede the Grand Nationals on Thanksgiving. riders will be participating in this tournament, fore- The Grand Nationals is where athletes are invited casting the largest State Finals ever. ABA BMX onto the Olympic team, so the State Finals are and Placer Valley Tourism have partnered up to where California rivals can show their talents and bring this exciting competition to Placer Valley. compare skills for the first time this season. California is the mecca for BMX riders. It has Come check out the intense first round of compe- only been five years since the sport has been rec- tition. Concessions, bike equipment and raffles will ognized and included as an Olympic event, and be available for sale. the sport continues to grow here; the qualifying Placer Valley Tourism [PVT] is made up of tournament, the State Doubles, had the most par- the 23 hotels in Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln, ticipants ever. Every BMX track in California will California. PVT recruits and supports hundreds of be represented by one or more qualified riders in annual events with grants, marketing, volunteers, Over 700 riders will be participating in the BMX State Finals. The event will the Finals. and other services as needed. To learn more about be held at Oak Creek BMX in Roseville September 13th through the 15th. Riders are competing for the awards of the day- how PVT can help bring your event here, visit Photo courtesy of Placer Valley Tourism novelty backpacks, enormous custom trophies and www.playplacer.com or call (916) 773-5400. www.CitrusHeightsMessenger.com Page 2 Citrus Heights Messenger First Edition for September 2013 Citrus Heights United Methodist Church Hosts “Heart Rosa Umbach Education Committee Strings,” A Life Planning Seminar for Older Adults Volunteer of the Year Award CITRUS HEIGHTS, options available for later life Children’s Community Center, CA (MPG) On Saturday, planning. and this year the Church is a September 28th, 9AM – Heart Strings has been made sponsor of the “Mud Strut;” 3:30PM, the Citrus Heights possible through a Beulah a 2K – 5K run to raise funds United Methodist Church will Grant offered by the United for the “Blind. The congrega- be hosting a seminar con- Methodist Women’s Ministry. tion of Citrus Heights United cerning later life planning Notable speakers for the day Methodist Church is always for older adults. The name of are: Reverend Dr. Judith willing to help wherever they this informative, instructional Pruess-Mellow, retired Hospice can to make life better. meeting is, “Heart Strings.” Chaplain with Bristol Hospice If you’d like to enjoy a tra- Topics being discussed include in Roseville, and Jacqueline C. ditional worship service with Advance Directives, Physicians Finley. There will be a FREE fellowship afterward, get Orders for Life, Sustaining lunch served, and advance res- involved with your community, Treatment, Ethical Wills, Five ervations are required. You may or maybe join the “Friendly Wishes and Memorial Service call 916-332-0301 to RSVP by Forum” on Wednesdays. Planning. Although many of 9/21. Citrus Heights United This month, the book, “Love us may think we’ve planned Methodist Church is located Wins,” by author Rob Bell efficiently so as not to burden at 7833 Highlands Ave., Citrus is on the agenda for discus- those we leave behind, things Heights, CA 95610.