Memorial Day Touches Hearts PLUS: “It’s Not My Father’s at the Sylvan Cemetery World Any More” Page 2 Page 6 Citrus Heights M“Written byessenger the people, for the people” Volume 2 Issue 11 Serving the City of Citrus Heights and Sacramento County First Edition for June 2012 Leading Experts Offer Program to Direct More Free Irrigation and Parade Celebrates 15th Year of Cityhood Business to Small Landscaping Advice and Local Businesses CITRUS HEIGHTS – Mark your calendars for the 13th SACRAMENTO COUNTY – Annual Citrus Heights Red, Sacramento County just changed White and Blue Parade on its small/local business prefer- Saturday, June 23rd. This pop- ence program to not only increase ular community event marks opportunities to buy and sell to the 15th anniversary incorpora- the County but to streamline the tion of the city. Come and enjoy process and make it easier to all that the parade has to offer navigate. including floats, vintage cars, Dollar thresholds were raised live animals and marching bands. from $250,000 to $1 million and Participants include the Wells the local business preference per- centage was raised to 5%. These Page 2 Fargo Stagecoach, Sacramento Kings’ Slamson, dance teams changes will increase the number and many of Citrus Heights’ of contracts that will be eligible local businesses. The musi- for the incentive program. cal highlights this year are the For the County program, Capitals Set to Return 59th Army Marching Band, the “small business” is defined as a to Citrus Heights Caledonian Club of Sacramento State designated micro-business consisting of the Scottish Color that is independently owned, not Guard and Pipers, the Capitol dominant in its field operation, Pops Concert Band and the and is a service, construction, local Citrus Heights Community or non-manufacturing firm with Marching Band. 25 or fewer employees and has From 8am to noon enjoy a Citrus Heights Police Chief Chris Boyd rides in last year’s Red, White and Blue Parade. average annual gross receipts of $5 pancake breakfast sponsored Photo courtesy of S. Plescia. $2,750,000 or less for the previ- by the Rotary Club of Citrus ous 3 years. Heights in the Sunrise Mall a chance to view many of the Blvd., between Madison and For more information The changes were previewed northwest parking lot. After parade entries as they stage in Greenback and sponsored by the call 916-727-5400 or visit with the Sacramento Public the parade, in the northwest the viewing area. Sunrise Mall and the City of www.citrusheights.net Agency Consortium (SacPAC), Sunrise Mall parking lot there The parade starts at 9am Citrus Heights. Source: City of Citrus Heights. and the Asian, Hispanic, and will be face painting, music and and proceeds along Sunrise Black Chambers of Commerce with favorable reviews. The Page 3 County purchases more than $100 million each year in goods and services with about half of Palau Festival Bringing Music Celebration that going to small and/or local David Dickstein: Films & businesses. Increasing local busi- DVDs for the Whole Family ness participation can have a Event will feature top musicians, action sports, free family fun positive impact on the local econ- The Palau Sacramento Festival omy and help create more jobs. will showcase some of the top art- The new program will ists in contemporary Christian and become effective June 22, 2012 gospel music, including and the County will conduct • TobyMac: one of the most hon- training classes for business. ored singer/songwriters in the Details can be found at under genre, his blending of hiphop, Local Vendor Preference at rock and gospel generates high http://www.saccountybids.net. album sales and an energetic stage show http://www.tobymac.com • Mandisa: the Sacramento native Page 12 made her mark on American Idol RT Launches and is currently nominated for multiple Dove (Gospel Music Real-Time Bus Association) awards including Female Vocalist of the Year Tracker http://mandisaofficial.com/home • Thousand Foot Krutch: the SACRAMENTO REGION– Canadian rockers have produced The Sacramento Regional Transit 8 best-selling albums since 1998 District (RT) now offers cus- including the just-released The tomers the ability to track the End Is Where We Begin http:// location of RT buses in real-time. thousandfootkrutch.com Recently installed GPS technol- ogy allows RT to track buses on Scan our QR Code for a • Skillet: known for their power- direct link to our online edition! ful live shows, ardent fans (“Pan routes, display their locations Heads”) and 8 successful albums, using online maps, and provide this quartet has been a major force estimated arrival times at any bus in CCM for more than 15 years stop. Customers can also use text Luis Palau preaching at a past festival. Photo courtesy of Craig Chastain, http://www.skillet.com/ messaging to receive estimated Communications Director, Luis Palau Sacramento Festival & The Season of Service • Lincoln Brewster: considered arrival times or sign up to be sent one of the elite guitar players in automatic email or text alerts. contemporary music, Lincoln PAID SACRAMENTO REGION team with Sacramento-area ser- is the author of close to 50 books, The real-time system, called RT – Luis Palau Festivals, the free, vice agencies and churches under and his counsel on issues of faith Brewster is also a singer/song- PERMIT 350 PERMIT Tracker, can be accessed at www. US POSTAGE Carmichael, CA family-friendly celebrations the banner “Season of Service” to has been shared with political writer with 8 albums and an exten- sacrt.com/rttracker. PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED which have drawn more than 8 provide volunteers and resources leaders and heads of state around sive touring schedule http://www. “This technology provides Change Service Requested million people since 1999 from to hundreds of projects that serve the world. lincolnbrewster.com RT riders greater flexibility in • Phil Wickham: equally at home south Florida to South America, homelessness, hunger, families in Recent festivals have attracted using public transportation,” on stage or in the studio, this are bringing The Luis Palau need, schools, health and well- massive crowds, includ- Mike Mattos, Chief of Facilities Sacramento Festival to Cal Expo ness, neighborhood revitalization ing 900,000 in Buenos Aires, singer-songwriter has produce 7 albums of original music and and Business Support Services, Grounds on Saturday and Sunday, and existing programs. By festival Argentina; 250,000 in Houston, stated. “While on-time per- June 16 and 17, 2012. Activities weekend, thousands of volunteers and 300,000 in Fort Lauderdale. contemporary Christian standards http://philwickham.com formance is high, some delays are scheduled from 1:30-10 are expected to have served in The 2012 festival schedule are unavoidable. Customers PM daily and admission will be Season of Service projects. includes Haiti, Jamaica, Paraguay, • Marisol: known for her pow- can track the locations of buses FREE. The Oregon-based Luis Palau Australia, Tanzania and the United erful vocals and unique styling, and adjust their travel plans First conceived and produced in Association has brought a mes- Kingdom: Sacramento Festival is this bi-lingual performer has Portland, Oregon in 1999, Palau sage of hope through faith to more the only U.S. event this year. sung throughout North and South accordingly.” festival events have since changed than a billion people through The action sports area will America https://www.facebook. RT Tracker users will be able the face of contemporary faith cel- radio, television, the Internet, feature top pro/am athletes from com/marisolmusic to spend less time waiting, leav- ebrations around the world (www. books and articles, including 30 skateboarding, freestyle motocross For further information on the ing more time for other things. palau.org). million people face-to-face in and BMX biking. The Amazing Luis Palau Sacramento Festival Real-time tracking of light rail Expanding on a community ser- 75 countries. Luis Palau’s daily Wonders Experience will include and the Season of Service visit vehicles is not yet available, vice component that has long been radio broadcasts are heard by tens high-energy programming for kids www.sacramentofestival.com but is included in plans for RT a part of Palau festivals, the Luis of millions of listeners on 3000+ and families and a large collection or call the festival offices at Tracker expansion when funding Palau Sacramento Festival will radio stations in 48 countries. He of NASCAR racecars. 916-259-2165. becomes available. For route, schedule and fare information, call 916-321-BUSS www.CitrusHeightsMessenger.com (2877) or visit www.sacrt.com. Page 2 Citrus Heights Messenger First Edition for June 2012 Touching Hearts at Sylvan Cemetery Leading Experts Offer Free Irrigation and Landscaping Advice Activities, Workshops and Exhibits to Promote Water Efficiency SACRAMENTO REGION – San Juan Water District and the City of Folsom will host a How to Landscape Day on Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. offering advice, demonstrations and exhibits from leading experts and organizations in water effi- cient landscapes and gardens. Lifetime UC Master Gardener Fred Hoffman, aka Farmer Fred, who hosts KFBK’s Garden Show, will debunk common gar- den myths at 10 a.m. Don Smith, Water Conservation Coordinator for the City of Folsom, will pro- vide helpful tips and information about smart irrigation at 11:15 a.m. Aquatic biologist and edu- cator, Holly Crosson, will present information about the spread of landscape using less water. Don’t miss this information- The annual Memorial Day Service was held at the Sylvan Cemetery on Monday, May 28. The event was hosted invasive plants in waterways and Attendees will learn about filled event! The full schedule by The American Legion #637 and The Veterans of Foreign Wars.