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Dignity Health Volunteers Clean Up PAGE 8 PAGE 12 Grapevine ndependent VOLUMEI 5047 •• ISSUEISSUE 08 25 PROUDLY PROUDLY SERVINGSERVING RANCHO RANCHO CORDOVA CORDOVA & SACRAMENTO & SACRAMENTO COUNTY COUNTY FEBRUARYJune 19, 24, 20152017 WHAT’S MOVING Berryhill to IN RANCHO A Tasty Way to Support Others CORDOVA IN 2017 Introduce Cork & Fork Raises Money to Support Local Children and Families Common Sense Constitutional Amendment SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Senator Tom Berryhill, R-Twain Harte, on Wednesday announced plans to introduce a constitutional PAGE 3 amendment to strengthen and protect communities by weeding out undocumented violent felons. The measure would require the California Department of CORDOVA BOYS Justice to send the records of all individuals convicted of violent BASKETBALL felonies to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials START PLAYOFFS for the purposes of identification and deportation following the completion of their prison sen- tence. Once deported, any person convicted of a violent felony would be guilty of a deport- able offense upon their return to California, which DOJ would be required to report to ICE. “Immigration remains an unre- solved issue in California - one worthy of a robust debate,” Berryhill said. “But we should start where we agree: Violent fel- PAGE 13 The Cork & Fork raises money to support local children and families. Doug Brewer (photo at left) will provide live music for the event. Photos courtesy ons should Folsom Cordova Community Partnership not be allowed to since the age of five. education and support, safe youth activi- remain in our KISSING COUSINS His music includes an ties, employment services and safety-net neighbor- eclectic collection of services to over 5,000 children, youth and hoods. I agree GOODBYE country rock, blues, adults in our local community. They offer a wholeheart- ballads and light jazz. wide range of services in one place to best edly with my In addition to his original serve families through a Family Resource Sen. Tom Berryhill colleagues on RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - One of the material, his playlist includes such artists as Center environment. (R-Twain Harte) both sides of year’s most lively and tasty events is right Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, You can partner with Cork & Fork in the aisle, in END OF THE around the corner for all those in the com- Allman Brothers, Lyle Lovett, Rod Stewart supporting and empowering children and both houses, who have expressed munity that want to step up and step out to and Stevie Ray Vaughn to name a few. families in our local community by pur- the same sentiment.” help raise funds for great local programs. If A spectacular silent auction showcas- chasing tickets at www.CorkFork.org. Plan The bill would bar any undoc- BENCH you haven’t yet attended the annual Cork & ing a variety of items ranging from fine art, on enjoying an evening of delightful food, umented person convicted of Fork event, you are missing out on some of exotic getaways, unique home décor and wine and entertainment, and be sure to a violent felony from receiv- the area’s best food and wine samples pre- much more. bring along a few friends. BY GERRY SCHOLL ing aid from various state-funded sented all in one place. Cork & Fork is a key fundraiser for Rancho Cordova’s premier wine tasting assistance programs and would PAGE 10 Cork & Fork is an evening of wine tasting the vital work of the Folsom Cordova fundraiser Cork & Fork is on Friday, March permanently revoke driving priv- from wineries around the region along with Community Partnership that provides a 3rd 2017 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at ileges from any such persons, gourmet food from many of the area’s best- wide variety of programs targeted at reduc- the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova. thereby removing the incentives to known restaurants and caterers. The event ing the risk of child abuse and neglect as Event tickets are available for $25.00 online return. will feature live music by local artist Doug well as impacting generational cycles of or $40.00 at the door. “The vast majority of undoc- Brewer. Mellow rock is one way to describe poverty. Event sponsorships are also available. umented immigrants are not acclaimed Doug Brewer’s song style. He Each year, the Folsom Cordova Please contact Chris Clark at CClark@the- criminals,” Berryhill said. “But is an accomplished guitar player playing Community Partnership provides parent FCCP.org for sponsorship details. H it only takes one person, one crime, to destroy a family -- so one is too many.” For the purposes of this legis- Spirit Halloween Employees Raise Over $40,000 to Support Shriners Hospital lation, violent felony is defined SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) therapeutic recreation and child by Penal Code section 1192.7. - Patients arrived in the cen- life programs. The funds were The state's definition of violent tral activity area of Shriners raised by Spirit Halloween stores felony excludes certain violent Hospitals for Children — in the Sacramento area. In the crimes, but presents a logi- Northern California dressed as weeks leading up to Halloween, cal starting point that can be princesses, storm troopers and Spirit Halloween employees expanded in the future. adorable little monsters. Child organized activities ranging “By focusing on the existing life specialists dressed as super- from bake sales to face painting list of violent felonies, I believe heroes guided them in a cupcake to support the Spirit of Children I have found an area where we decorating activity. Even though Campaign. can all agree,” Berryhill said. it was the first Wednesday in “We are extremely grateful to “We can debate the rest later, February, Halloween was the Spirit of Children for supporting but this is an area where we can inspiration. opportunities for play and self- all agree and it should be done The Therapeutic Recreation expression so kids can be kids now for the safety of our state.” & Child Life team organized the even when they are hospitalized,” Senator Berryhill repre- Halloween party as a thank-you to said Melissa Grialou, manager of sents Rancho Cordova and the Spirit of Children Campaign, the Therapeutic Recreation and the counties of Amador, which raises money to support Child Life program at the Shriners The Spirit of Children Campaign is devoted to helping hospitalized Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, activities that allow hospitalized Hospital in Sacramento. “We have children. Mono, Stanislaus, Tuolumne and parts of Fresno, Madera, children to engage in play. enjoyed working with the Spirit stores in Northern California, said in our community,” says Pierce. H Representatives from the of Children team. Through their the goal of the Spirit of Children “It takes an immense amount of Sacramento and Tulare. Spirit of Children Campaign community service and fundrais- Campaign is to help make a heart to ask strangers to donate arrived for the party at the ing activities they have brought a child’s hospital experience posi- to a cause. I am very proud of Northern California Shriners generous spirit of fun to the chil- tive – not scary. our Spirit employees. They have We Support Hospital with a giant check for dren here at Shriners Hospital.” “It is important to us that amazing hearts,” she adds. $42,752, representing money Shanda Pierce, who owns and every dollar raised by local Spirit Source: Shriners Media H raised and donated to support the operates 21 Spirit Halloween Halloween stores stays right here Our Military www.RanchoCordovaIndependent.com 2 • The Independent February 24, 2017 City Awards Funds Getting Recognition for a Job Well Done GOLD RIVER, CA (MPG) - United States Tennis Association (USTA) – Northern California held their annual Awards Celebrating Excellence in Service (ACES), honoring the region’s best organizations, vol- unteers and players for their outstanding achievements and service to the game of tennis in 2016. The awards were held on January 29, 2017 at the Gardens at Heather Farm in Walnut Creek, California. Two locals were honored at this ceremony. Gold River Racquet Club (GRRC) was named the League Facility of the Year and Dana Newell was named Captain of the Year. The Rancho Cordova City Council presented a check to the Folsom Lake College Foundation for the Folsom Lake GRRC was selected for this College/Rancho Cordova Promise Program, thanks to a grant from the City’s Community Enhancement Fund. The Folsom Lake College/Rancho Cordova Promise Program is an innovative grant program that will allow Rancho award for its outstanding contri- Cordova residents who graduate from high school during the 2016-2017 academic year to attend their first year butions to USTA Adult League of Folsom Lake College fee-free. Dean Brian Robinson (pictured left), Director of College Advancement Sally tennis in Northern California. Howard, Folsom Lake College Interim College President Kathleen Kirklin, and Dean Bernard Gibson accepted the check from Vice Mayor Linda Budge, Mayor Donald Terry, Councilmember Dan Skoglund, Councilmember Bob USTA League tennis is the McGarvey, and Councilmember David Sander. country’s largest recreational Michael Burchett (left), General Manager, Gold River Racquet Club. USTA NorCal League Facility of the Year and local resident Dana Newell, USTA tennis league, helping more NorCal Captain of the Year, Sacramento. Photo courtesy of Gold River Racquet Club than 825,000 participants nationwide and in Northern Dana Newell is a 20 year California over 30,000 partic- USTA League Gold River resident and a mem- ipants get on the court, have tennis is the ber of Gold River Racquet Club a good time, and step up their “ for the same period. A life-long game. USTA League is orga- country’s largest tennis player (since the age of nized into teams by level (much recreational six), she played tennis at both like a golf handicap) and gen- tennis league, American River College and der for team match play.