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Sacramento State New Luxury President Toughens Apartments Coming up on Goals to Rancho Cordova Page 9 Page 2 Grapevine ndependent VOLUMEI 4748 • •ISSUE ISSUE 25 09 PROUDLYPROUDLY SERVING RANCHORANCHO CORDOVACORDOVA & SACRAMENTO& SACRAMENTO COUNTY COUNTY FebruaryJune 19,26, 20152016 CORDOVA BASKETBALL WINS Carpenters PLAYOFF OPENER Meet the Winter Wildlife Vernal Pool Critter Educational Walks Begin Endorse Sheriff RANCHO CORDOVA, C (MPG) - At this very moment, Scott Jones a feeding frenzy is happening beneath the surface of Sacramento’s vernal pools. These rare seasonal wet- lands host a dazzling array of tiny creatures that survive for Congress for only a few weeks and live only in vernal pools. SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - With El Niño upon us, hopes are set on seeing heavy The Northern California Carpenters rains and lots of water in the Mather Field Vernal Pools. Regional Council has endorsed During the wet phase, the vernal pools host dozens of Sheriff Scott Jones for Congress Page 12 species of aquatic invertebrates. Half of them have not in the 7th district, giving Jones a even been named! Bigger critters that eat them come to major labor endorsement in his the pools to dine: frogs, snakes, birds, and more. Don’t race against incumbent Ami Bera. miss your chance to experience the wet and wild phase “Sheriff Scott Jones understands AWARDS GIVEN of the Mather Field Vernal Pools! the need to protect and promote The educational tours begin at the Splash Education American workers and the pres- AT RECENT CITY Center, where you’ll meet minuscule creatures up-close sures middle class families are COUNCIL MEETING using magnifying glasses and microscopes. You’ll tour facing in today’s economy,” said Critterville for a close look at some of the amphibians Agustin “Augie” Beltran, director and reptiles that begin their lives in vernal pools. Then of public and governmental rela- you’ll venture out to the vernal pool prairie to see how tion for the carpenters. the animals live in the wild. Vernal pool tours are free! All ages are welcome. Bring sunscreen and wear a jacket/windbreaker, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. Waterproof boots are good, but not essential. Reserve your spot early—space is limited and reservations are required. Tours will be held Sunday, March 6th from 10 a.m. Page 3 to 12 p.m., and Sunday, March 13th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. To make a reservation (required), visit www.sacs- plash.org or call (916) 364-2437. The Splash Education Center is located at 4426 Excelsior Road, Mather, Calif., 95655. Children must be accompanied by an NATURAL GAS adult. BECOMES A Source: Splash H REAL MESS Sheriff Scott Jones “While we have supported Congressman Bera in the past, he has not demonstrated the commit- ment to working men and women that we expected. Scott Jones, having come up through the ranks Don’t miss your chance to experience the wet and wild in the sheriff’s department, has the phase of the Mather Field Vernal Pools! (Clockwise background and experience we from top:) 1. People exploring vernal pools 2. Great are looking for in Congress,” con- Blue Heron: Vernal Pool tours let you venture out to the vernal pool prairie to see how the animals live in the cluded Beltran. wild. 3. Endangered tadpole shrimp sighted at Vernal The Northern California Pool 4. Girl with Microscope: The educational tour Carpenters are the latest in a growing Page 10 begins at the Splash Education Center, where you’ll meet minuscule creatures up-close using magnifying Continued on page 2 glasses and microscopes. Photos courtesy of Splash Free Dental Day Success Over $14,000 Worth of Work Was Provided to the Underprivileged Kids Through SDDS Story and photo at no cost for patients at the by Margaret Snider I love to give Smile Kingdom Dental office is “kids a smile day, the culmination of a long pro- RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) cess that begins each year with - Imagine a whole office of den- it brings me back the schools. Under the SDDS tal professionals working all to my dental assis- program, schools in a five county day without compensation, region—Sacramento, Placer, just because they want to help tant roots and being Yolo, Amador, and El Dorado— kids. That is what happened on in the community may opt to have dental screenings recently at the Smile Kingdom. performed for the children by Smile Kingdom Dental owner helping the dentists volunteer dentists associated with and operator Jose Juarez, D.D.S., help the kids. the dental society’s charity dental his practice manager Danielle program. The dentists do screen- Mendoza, dental assistants Aida — Dental Assistant” ings at the various schools in the Camper and Robyn Alongi, and Robyn Alongi fall. office volunteer Erin Castleberry, According to Erin Castleberry, worked an entire day to give were treated and there was only students are given a score of qualified kids the chance to over- one no-show, perhaps indicat- one, two, or three. “One means come their dental problems. ing that the process is becoming they look good, two means they The Sacramento District Dental more clear to parents of the probably should see a dentist, Society (SDDS) program also children who are screened and and three means [the dentist] sent a dentist, Dr. Penumetcha, recommended for the program. visually can see urgent needs,” and her assistant to help with the Work done included 17 exams, Castleberry said. The school fol- higher volume this year. cleanings, and fluoride treat- lows up on those rated with a Last year at Juarez’s office just ments, 100 x-rays, 16 fillings, three to see if they have dental six patients came to receive treat- one root canal, three crowns, and insurance. If they do not have Denis Castillo, 9, of Citrus Heights and Jose Juarez, D.D.S., owner ment on the special day set aside. seven extractions—totaling a dol- insurance, those children are of Smile Kingdom Dental, give thumbs up as Denis receives dental Others were scheduled but did lar value of $14,026. referred to the SDDS Smiles for treatment. “He is receiving a very big filling on one of his adult teeth,” Juarez said. “…He did wonderful.” not show. This year, 17 patients The dental treatment performed Continued on page 3 www.RanchoCordovaIndependent.com 2 • The Independent February 26, 2016 New Luxury Apartments Coming to Rancho Cordova Carpenters Endorse Sheriff RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - Rancho Scott Jones for Congress Cordova will welcome a new luxury Continued from page 1 apartment complex to the community. list of labor endorsements for Jones. Bridgeway Square Apartments will have “It is extraordinary for a 199 units, a clubhouse, an outdoor pool Republican candidate for Congress area, and parking at the southeast corner in a swing district to have the of Bridgeway Drive and Data/Disk Drive. support of so many in the labor The project was approved by the community, but it is a testimony Rancho Cordova City Council on to Scott Jones’ background and Tuesday, Feb. 16th as a result of its focus commitment to helping working on providing an appealing home to mil- families who are struggling in the lennials and more than 50,000 business current economy,” said Jones’ cam- professionals in the surrounding area. paign consultant Dave Gilliard. “Bridgeway Square Apartments will be Sheriff Jones is the current the first of its kind in high-end apartment President of the California Peace living in the City of Rancho Cordova,” Officers Association and sits on said Rancho Cordova Mayor David many professional and community Sander. “Business professionals are look- boards, including Make-a-Wish. ing for a home within walking distance Jones has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from CSU to work, restaurants, and shopping, and Rendering of the Bridgeway Square Apartments. Photo courtesy City of Rancho Cordova Rancho Cordova can now provide that. Sacramento, and a Juris Doctor We look forward to seeing this devel- events throughout the year such as iFest established pending submittal. and will provide another housing option (Law) degree from Lincoln Law opment come to fruition in our growing International Festival, Moonlight Movies, “Rancho Cordova is a great location for for the 50,000 plus employees, especially School. He is also a graduate of the City.” and Summer Concerts Series. us to develop a luxury apartment project millennials, currently commuting into West Point Leadership Program, as The project is located next to the The project applicant, The Spanos given its broad employment base and high Rancho Cordova every day for work.” well as the FBI’s National Executive Capital Village shopping center that Corporation, will now submit applications growth rate,” said Alexandros Economou, Stay tuned to the City’s website at Institute. includes amenities such as Panera for building permits and improvement executive vice president. “Bridgeway CityOfRanchoCordova.org for updates. More information can be found at Bread, Lowe’s, Anytime Fitness, and plans to construct the new housing Square Apartments is envisioned to be top Source: City of Rancho Cordova H www.ScottJonesforCongress.com. more. The adjacent park will hold free complex. A timeline has not yet been of the market along the US-50 corridor Source: Office of Scott Jones H MEMORIA OTICE Karen Ann Sellner e to an Our lovely wife and mother As her children matured, she passed on peacefully to be took a job as an accountant with the Lord Jan. 30, 2016, at Cordova High School, due to complications from a retiring after 23 years. While long struggle with Alzheimer’s there, she noticed the many disease.