The Art of SacRT Board Typography Approves New Bus Network Opens to a PAGE 2 Full House PAGE 14 Grapevine ndependent VOLUMEI 52 • ISSUE 10 PROUDLY SERVING RANCHO CORDOVA & SACRAMENTO COUNTY SINCE 1968 MARCH 8, 2019
SEE CA Has Some INSIDE In the Eye of the Beholder of the Worst PARENTS OF MULTIPLES Drivers NEEDS YOU By Emily Lamb If you’re constantly frus- trated with the drivers you share the streets with, you’re not alone. And there may be some truth to your road rage. Car crashes are a leading cause of death in the US and were expected to cause around 40,000 deaths PAGE 2 by the end of 2018. To put it plainly, America's roads are dangerous. Texting THE REGION’S behind the wheel is a major FIRST MEADERY reason for many traffic fatalities, and it’s only get- IS OFFICIALLY ting worse. In 2016, 3,450 people were killed by dis- OPEN IN RANCHO tracted driving. Plus, cheap gas and a strong economy CORDOVA means America’s 222 million licensed drivers are driving more than ever. More people on the road leads to more acci- dents and citations. Every state has their share Above photo with Robert and Michele by the carnival. Photo by of bad drivers, but some are Sandy Thomas Right – photo with children – Children Love the worse than others. We ranked Reading Tree Mural. Photo by Michele Cook all states from worst to best based on the methodology Story by Trina L. Drotar according to outlined at the end of the arti- Cook, a gath- cle. These states have the RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - There ering place for worst drivers, in order; Maine, are two new murals in town located children and South Carolina, Nebraska, PAGE 3 at Folsom Cordova Community their parents to California, and North Dakota. Partnership, thanks to a grant writ- read. The US has been polit- ten by FCCP Director of Programs “Our hope ically polarized for a long Michele Cook funded by the city’s was that it time. But after the 2016 SAC COUNTY Community Enhancement Fund. would be some- presidential elections and The first mural is “The Reading thing kids would look forward to sit and read a book with their parent.” the 2018 midterms, there’s EXTENDED FOSTER Tree” appropriately located behind seeing when they come in, to wel- The second, and by far the largest a rising divide between the organization’s Free Little Library. come them, and cause them to have of the two, is “Welcome to Rancho Democrats and Republicans. CARE PROGRAM The mural, designed and painted their attention drawn to the Free Cordova,” a 50 plus foot mural that We took it upon ourselves to OFFERS MORE by Shannon Scott and Griffin, is, Little Library where they could then Continued on page 3 settle the score by determin- ing which political party is better behind the wheel. So, which is it- red or blue? The final score is a bit of a tossup. Considering two-thirds of the best driv- Rancho Cordova Welcomes New ing states are historically red, and the worst driving state is blue, it looks like red takes the lead. But, the second and PAGE 11 Deputy City Manager, Micah Runner third worst driving states are conservative strongholds. So, we’re calling it a tie. By Maria Chacon Manager. Whether you live among Kniestedt, City of In 2012, Mr. Runner the best or the worst drivers Rancho Cordova was recognized as one in the country, you still need of the Sacramento a strong auto insurance pol- RANCHO CORDOVA, CA Business Journal’s “40 icy. Especially if you live (MARCH 4, 2019) - The City Under 40.” He has in Maine, South Carolina, of Rancho Cordova wel- chaired the Sacramento Nebraska, California, North comes Micah Runner, who Metro Chamber’s Jobs Dakota, or one of America’s will serve as the Deputy and Business Growth worst driving states. City Manager overseeing team for Cap-to-Cap Your rates depend in part on Economic Development, and served on the Board how well the people around Community Development, of Directors for the you can drive. Why? Because Facilities and the Florin Road Partnership, the more bad drivers there are Community Enhancement Power Inn Business and on the road, the higher the Fund. Transportation Association chance of a collision. Even if Mr. Runner has over and Downtown Stockton you’re a fantastic driver, liv- eighteen years of expe- Alliance, among others. ing in a state full of speed rience in municipal I am looking forward demons or reckless traffic government with a primary to rejoining the City of weavers can cause your rates focus in economic devel- Rancho Cordova in this to skyrocket. Car insurance new capacity. Having companies look at your zip opment and management. Deputy City Manager, Micah Runner. Mr. Runner previously worked in economic code to determine your prices. served as the Director of Prior to the City of that will build on the development for the City And if your zip code has a Economic Development Stockton, Mr. Runner already solid reputation previously, I understand propensity for poor driving, for the City of Stockton was the Economic we have in the areas of this community and admire you’ll pay more for coverage. where he was responsible Development Manager economic and community the progress that has taken The rankings are a sum for economic development, for the City of Rancho development. I am pleased place in the 15 short years of weighted means calcu- housing and homeless, Cordova, and a Senior to have him return to the since incorporation. I look lated from these incidents: real property, venue man- Project Manager for the City of Rancho Cordova forward to contributing to Accidents; Speeding tickets; agement, and parking City of Sacramento. and rejoin us as a member the many innovative proj- DUIs; Citations; Fatalities. operations. He oversaw a “Micah brings a wealth of our leadership team,” ects on the horizon,” said Source: quotewizardblog. team of 20 employees. of knowledge to the City said Cyrus Abhar, City Mr. Runner. H com H www.RanchoCordovaIndependent.com 2 • CARMICHAEL • The Independent TIMES • GRAPEVINE INDEPENDENT • CITRUS HEIGHTS MESSENGER • AMERICAN RIVER MESSENGER • GOLD RIVER MESSENGER •MARCH MARCH 8 8,, 2019 2019 Parents of Multiples SacRT Board Approves Needs You New Bus Network SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - The To help us meet our service goals, we Parents of Multiples, Sacramento (POMS) hold a fundraiser during our annual con- are hosting the annual convention for the vention. We are seeking support from Northern California Mothers of Twins businesses for prize drawings to be held Clubs (NCAMOTC). The Sacramento during the event. We would welcome any club is celebrating our 50th year of service donations. All donations are greatly appre- to multiple birth families in the greater ciated and tax deductible. Sacramento area! Please join with us in Your generous contribution will make a celebrating this milestone year of support direct and lasting difference for the fam- to multiple birth families. ilies that we serve. Please contact us to NCAMOTC‘s annual spring convention arrange for pickup or delivery. Parents of draws attendees from twenty (20) Mothers Multiples, Sacramento (POMS) is a 501 of Twins clubs in Northern California (c)(3) non-profit. who are parents from all over northern Thank you for your consideration, California, as well as guests from south- Judy Clason, ern California, in addition to our club 2019 Convention Committee Member By Devra Selenis, by the SacRT Board of 45 minute or better service members, who are local residents. We are (916) 987-1869 SacRT Directors on February 25, (with the exception of one anticipating approximately 150 attendees. [email protected] H 2019. The new service is rural route); Complements SACRAMENTO, CA - The expected to start in summer the new 15-minute week- Sacramento Regional 2019. end light rail service Transit District (SacRT) “We have been actively In many areas that don’t Board of Directors listening to our riders have high demand for approved a new bus net- and the community for fixed-route bus service, work proposal, which the past year and a half to or are not designed for comprehensively rede- make changes that will large buses to navigate the signs SacRT’s bus system. best fit their lifestyle and neighborhood, SacRT will “We are excited to begin help improve mobility deploy SmaRT Ride micro- the process of rolling out options for the Sacramento transit service. our new bus network in a region,” said SacRT Board Annual bus ridership is few months,” said SacRT Chair and Sacramento forecasted to go up between General Manager/CEO County Supervisor Patrick 400,000 and 1,000,000 Henry Li. “To ensure the Kennedy. “Travel patterns boardings a year with the Join nationally syndicated radio host success of the new net- have changed, regional new service improve- work, SacRT will conduct mobility options have been ments. For route by route Dennis Prager and Phil Cowan Live frequent monitoring of the expanded and develop- details, visit sacrt.com/ new bus service to optimize ment has occurred on the sacrtforward. at William Jessup University and adjust service where periphery.” SacRT operates approx- on March 19th for an evening of it’s needed most.” The focus of the new imately 70 bus routes A draft plan was released network has been on build- (fixed-route, dial-a-ride “Showdowns and Shutdowns” for public review on ing a solid network of core and microtransit) and December 10, 2018. Since routes on major corridors 43 miles of light rail all An in-depth evening of discussion on politics in America. then, major outreach efforts that will lead to economic within a 400-square mile took place to let riders and growth and reduce con- service area throughout Doors open at 6pm. - Event starts at 7pm. stakeholders know about gestion. Adjustments have Sacramento County, which the proposed plan, called been made to almost every includes service in the cit- Get tickets at KTKZ.com SacRT Forward. route, some minor and ies of Citrus Heights, Based on the comments some much more substan- Folsom, Rancho Cordova or Call 916-563-7493 received, and reviewing tial, which will provide and Elk Grove. Sacramento ridership and demographic improved schedules and buses and light rail trains Address - 2121 University Ave, Rocklin, CA 95765 data, staff spent the past better service reliability. operate 365 days a year. two and half months mak- The new network consists SacRT's entire bus and light ing adjustments to the plan. of: 27 regular routes; 14 rail system is accessible to Earn extra money for just a few A revised bus network pro- peak hour only routes; All the disabled community. hours delivery work per week! posal was released for routes have 7-day service ADA services are pro- public review on February (with the exception of bus vided under contract with CALL 916 -773-1111 18, 2019, and approved route 33); All routes have Paratransit, Inc. H
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(MPG) - With Strad Meadery, This mural was created Rancho Cordova and the by Sacramento-based art- Sacramento region now ist Demetris Washington officially have a brick-and- (BAMR). mortar meadery. What is a Washington’s murals mead you ask? are located in Sacramento, Mead is a wine that Stockton, and Oakland, We wanted a mural that would “represent the community uses honey as a ferment- so that everyone could see themselves in the mural or see able sugar. Strad Meadery and tend to be what Cook something that they enjoy about Rancho Cordova in the referred to as edgier than mural, and we also wanted it to be another piece that drew uses Sacramento wild- what she was looking for the kids.” Photos by Trina Drotar flower honey with several – family-friendly and fun. crisp flavors and concoc- She asked Washington Center, and the Sunrise throughout the mural are tions, including traditional for a mural that would foot bridge. Events like what he calls creative nectar mead, apricot, pome- “represent the community the California Capital Air blocks. The closer people granate, cherry, cranberry so that everyone could see Show at Mather, carnivals, look, the more they see, and strawberry nectar meads. themselves in the mural and the REMAX hot air including how Washington And did we mention that it’s or see something that balloon are highlighted. integrated signage and gluten-free!? they enjoy about Rancho Bicycles roam the trail, hardware into the mural Mead, or as the ancients Cordova in the mural, and a nod to the many cyclists because they could not be call it, “Nectar of the Gods,” we also wanted it to be who ride for fun and moved, unlike the mural is now available at Strad another piece that drew those who will participate which moves with each Meadery, and has been pro- the kids.” in this year’s AMGEN person who walks down duced by mead maker Dan The mural, she added, Tour of California, which the hallway. Slort since 2011. is a favorite photo stop will begin Stage 2 in “It is an opportu- “Rancho Cordova has opportunity for families Rancho Cordova on May nity to engage families been awesome! No one else who pose themselves and 13. The Golden Poppy, and kids who come here offered to help us as much Eschscholtzia californica, every day,” said FCCP as Rancho Cordova. The What is mead you ask? It is often associated with a more their children in front of renaissance-like period in time, which makes dressing up for the “Welcome to Rancho California’s state flower, Executive Director Robert City was thrilled to have a gigs that much more fun. Photo courtesy City of Rancho Cordova. Sanger, referring to the meadery, and they made the myriad programs and ser- process as pain-free as can features fresh, crisp flavors tournament on the third vices the agency provides be,” said Dan Slort. “I can’t of mead. And for those who Sunday of each month. to families, parents, and say enough good things enjoy Dungeons & Dragons, Strad Meadery is located children. about how the City has Strad Meadery will be hold- at 2539 Mercantile Drive, The mural is being been.” ing tournaments the first Suite 1. You can learn praised by everyone from The Barrel District’s Sunday of each month. more about mead and Strad children and families, who newest member offers an The meadery will also hold Meadery by visiting www. in addition to touching alternative to beer that a Magic: The Gathering stradmeadery.com. H and photographing it, said that it is really fun to look at, to Rancho Cordova’s mayor. “A Day in Rancho The mural, is a favorite photo stop opportunity for families Cordova’ mural does a Load Your Events Up! who pose themselves and their children in front of the remarkable job of show- “Welcome to Rancho Cordova” sign. 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There are eight people can see and feel full-time employees at The City of Rancho Cordova is now accepting applications what a difference there the Veterans Center at for grant funding from individuals, organizations, businesses, is typing on typewriters Sacramento Community By Bob McGarvey versus the typing that is College, so I imagine it and community partners who are interested in enhancing done today using comput- will take some time for RANCHO CORDOVA, CA ers. Everything that is on Folsom Lake College to the Rancho Cordova community. (MPG) - I visited Robert J. display was truly interest- reach numbers like that. McGarvey Elementary ing, but the one thing that However, just having one School on March 1, 2019 really caught my atten- full-time employee will and read Dr. Seuss books tion were the pictures (art) be a big leap forward for to first, third and fourth that were done just using them. Our committee will grade classes in cele- a typewriter. The informa- be reaching out to those These are just some of the innovative programs bration of Read Across tion next to the pictures who don’t mind putting America Day and Dr. and the typewriter tells the in some time and effort supported by the City of Rancho Cordova’s Seuss’ Birthday. It is a story of how patient the so the Veterans Center Community Enhancement Fund: wonderful way and a gentleman had to be as he at Folsom Lake College wonderful day to celebrate typed one key at a time to will be able to help veter- reading. When I asked the complete the pictures, and ans who need a question • New after-school programs first graders if they were so forth. If you are able to answered, or who will • Folsom Lake College Promise Program reading Dr. Seuss, they visit The MACC before need many questions all raised their hands. the exhibit closes, please answered. It never hurts to • Neighborhood Beauti cation Projects Almost all of the third go. I remember seeing help people when you can. graders did too, and the some of the typewriters “Be kinder than necessary, fourth graders were about that were used when I was for everyone you meet is half and half for Dr. Seuss in high school. I usually fighting some kind of bat- The City anticipates awarding $1.6 million and Harry Potter. It was a looked at them because I tle.” - Author unknown in community grants in Fiscal Year 2019/2020. great way to learn that the didn’t take a typing class. Just a little more about kids are moving forward So my method when I the VA Regional Benefits in their reading. Whether tried was the biblical Satellite Office located The Grant Application Cycle Is Open our students are reading method of “seek, and ye at 3046 Prospect Park Dr. Seuss, Harry Potter shall find.” Drive in Rancho Cordova. or other choices that are The Veterans Success They are still waiting for Through March 15, 2019. offered to them at school, Center at the Folsom Lake connections to be estab- I am glad to know they College Main Campus is lished there so whenever enjoy reading. Other City a place where veterans a veteran needs help and Council members visited can go to have questions information, they will other schools in Rancho answered when someone be able to reach out to Cordova, and some of our is there, and veterans can the office and get their Rancho Cordova Police also use the computers questions answered. For Officers also participated available. It hasn’t been now, the only telephone in Read Across America open very long, and both number for the office is Day. the volunteer and manager 916-364-6700. Call that The current exhibit at are not there all the time. number, and they will be the Mills Station Arts The college is trying to able to connect you to and Culture Center (The find some revenue, around the person. When all of MACC), which is located $60,000, so they can hire the connections and tele- adjacent to the Mather someone on a permanent phone numbers are finally Field/Mills light rail sta- basis. We just had our first completed, I will add tion, started on February meeting at Folsom Lake that information to this 28 and will continue College to learn what column. through March 9. It is the goals of the Veterans called Carriage Return: Success Center are, and From Mayor Bob The Art of Typography. what and who is there. McGarvey, God bless, and There are some truly The college’s main see you next time. H
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