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  • Pair of videos highlights Citrus Heights’ past 20 years of cityhood

    Sentinel staff report–
    With the 20th anniversary of Citrus Heights becoming a city coming to a close at the end of 2017, several short videos reflect on the past 20 years and highlight improvements made since the city officially incorporated in 1997.

    Both videos highlight improvements over the past two decades, including completion of the Sayonara Center and cleanup work on Sayonara Drive, the construction of a new city hall and community center on Fountain Square Drive, remodeling of San Juan High School, the new Sylvan Middle School, and the formation of the Citrus Heights Police Department in 2006.

    The first video was released earlier this year, featuring commentary from former city leaders who recall Citrus Heights being treated by Sacramento County as a “forsaken community” — an area where low-income housing was dumped and county services were lacking. The six-minute video was produced by Webinet Media and concludes with former Congressman Doug Ose calling Citrus Heights “a success story.”

    The second video was published on the city’s website last week and features a four-minute slideshow paired with a song titled “Limitless.” The video primarily includes recent photos from 2017 and was compiled by Citrus Heights Police Sgt. Janet Schaefer, who was recognized during the city’s Dec. 14 council meeting for her efforts in producing videos for the city, often using volunteer hours to do so, according to City Manager Chris Boyd.

    After the video was played during the December council meeting, newly appointed Mayor Steve Miller said it gave him “goosebumps.”

    >>Click here to view the video

  • Windows smashed at kids used clothing store; gumball machine stolen

    Once Upon a Child, Citrus Heights
    A boarded up door and front window are still left as indicators of a break-in at Once Upon a Child in Citrus Heights. // CH Sentinel

    Owners of Once Upon a Child in Citrus Heights received an unwanted visit last week when their store’s front windows were shattered and a gumball machine filled with change was stolen.

    Maxa Roe, who owns the children’s used toy and clothing store in the Citrus Town Center along with her husband Mike, told The Sentinel in a phone interview that her store was broken into before dawn on Jan. 10. She said it appeared unsuccessful entry was first attempted through the front door, leaving a broken handle and door, followed by a brick being sent through a side window.

    “I’m not a real happy camper right now,” she said, estimating the damage at $1,500 to replace the broken window and door, along with the loss of the gumball machine and over $100 in change it contained inside. She said repairs will be covered out of her own pocket.

    Sgt. Janet Schaefer confirmed a brick had shattered the front window at 4:05 a.m. on Jan. 10, with police responding to the scene several minutes after receiving notification of an alarm at the location. She said video surveillance had been reviewed, but the suspect or suspects were not captured on the recording.

    Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Citrus Heights Police Department. The department’s non-emergency number is (916) 727-5500.

    Once Upon a Child has operated at its 7937 Greenback Ln. location since 2004 and is part of a nationwide chain of franchise stores that buy and sell used children’s toys and clothing. Unlike traditional thrift shops or consignment stores, the franchise locations are known for making offers to buy items brought into the store by parents or others.