It's Time to Get Your Hands Dirty
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Effective immediately, outdoor ATHLON SPORTS watering is limited for all District customers to two days per week INSIDE BASEBALL according to the following schedule: • Addresses ending in an odd num- ber (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) can water on Tuesday and Saturday • Addresses ending in an even num- ber (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) can water on Sunday and Wednesday Children love to get their hands dirty, so involve them in every step of the gardening process, from tilling the soil to harvesting the produce. Photo courtesy of Brandpoint Media Customers are allowed to water on their designated day before noon or SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (BPT) - after 8 p.m. your own garden is a popular pastime that “People can make a big dent in cuts grocery bills and puts fresh produce their household water use by limiting landscape watering, which is where within arm’s reach. But to parents Growingit’s so much more than that. Gardening is a trend- most water use occurs,” said Greg ing family activity that provides plenty of Bundesen, SSWD’s water conserva tion supervisor. At a typical home, Page 15 teachable moments, and it also promotes You don’t have positive characteristics like self-reliance “ most water use goes to watering lawns and outdoor landscaping, and and stewardship of the earth. to be a green - about 30% of that is lost due to over garden, according to a national Tractor “You don’t have to be a green thumb to thumb to start a watering and evaporation from wind start a garden at home,” says Kevin Bryant, Supply survey—and interest appears to be and sun. a garden enthusiast and director of national garden at home. on the rise. marketing at Tractor Supply Company. Kevin Bryant, “By taking immediate action to - Furthermore, many families have a deep limit landscape watering, SSWD cus- “It’s a fantastic activity for families to do Director of national marketing desire to improve their children’s compre- tomers can maximize water savings together that also lets parents teach valu at Tractor Supply Company hension of nutrition and food resources. A during the coming peak temperature able lessons to their children. Whether it’s whopping 89% of American parents agree ” and water use months. Summer pres- just a few garden boxes on the deck or a with the statement “My children need a ents our best opportunity to achieve full plot with backyard chickens, families about nature and each other in the process.” better understanding of where their food the ambitious conservation targets set everywhere are embracing the adventure of - The recent self-reliant movement sweep- comes from,” the survey found. gardening together and learning so much ing the country is highly appealing to by the state,” Bundesen said. families. Plus, growing basic vegetables, Now is the ideal time to start planning your garden. Consider these four steps to In addition to the new watering fruits, and herbs at home is a viable option ensure your family gets the most out of guidelines, SSWD is also unveiling whether in the city, suburbs, or rural areas. their gardening time together: a suite of new incentive programs In fact, 29% of Americans obtained locally to help customers reduce water use, 1. grown food in the past year from a home Research plants: The region where you including the following rebates: live will dictate which seeds you should A Fresh Take on Healthy Transportation• Turf Replacement (“Cash for plant and when. It’s best to select high- Grass”) for 50 cents per square foot yielding plants that you know will be (up to $1,000) for replacing thirsty successful, particularly if you have RANCHO CORDOVA,Rancho CA (MPG) - Cordova Named Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Communitylawns with low-water use plants is a terrific, healthy summer activity. • Irrigation Efficiency Upgrades Rancho Cordova is a great place to ride (up to $300) for replacing existing Continued on page 7 spray sprinklers with more efficient a bike, and now the City has recognition Bicycling a to prove it. rotary nozzles and drip irrigation of communities, in all 50 states, that are The League of American Bicyclists has transforming their neighborhoods. recognized the City of Rancho Cordova with a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly “We applaud this new round of commu- Continued on page 6 nities for investing in a more sustainable Community (BFCSM) award, joining 350 future for the country and a healthier visionary communities from across the future for their residents and beyond,” country. said Andy Clarke, President of the League With the announcement of 42 new of American Bicyclists. “The growing and renewing BFCs today, the City of number of leaders taking up bicycling as Rancho Cordova joins a leading group a way of solving many complex commu nity problems is encouraging. We look forward to continuing to work with these The Perfect Combination! communities as we move closer to our A C.L.U.B. for Alzheimer’s Patients Rough LossesPLUS: for - Page 2 Cordova Baseball Page 11 Start Yours Today! Grapevine Independent delivers your local community news every week. Continued on page 3 VOLUME 46 • ISSUE 15 Pr OU dLy S Laura Lewis Chosen ErVI ng rAnCHO CO as New SMUD rd OVA & S AC r Get The Sunday Sacramento Bee! AME nt O General Counsel COU nty It’s River Cats Season! April 11, 2014 IRS Warns of New Email Phishing Scheme BOTH NEWSPAPERS WAS HINGTON Internal Revenue, D Service.C. ( M warned PG) - The consumers today to be on the lookout for a new email phish ing scam. The emails appear to be from the IRS Taxpayer Advocate - Page 2 Service and include a bogus case 50 Foster Youth number. The fake emails may include Attend United Way’s the following message: “Your F reported 2013 income is flagged OR Day at the Capitol for review due to a document processing error. Your case has ONLY been forwarded to the Taxpayer Advocate Service for resolution assistance. To avoid delays pro cessing your 2013 filing contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service - for resolution assistance.” Recipients are directed to click on links that supposedly provide information about the “advo $ cate” assigned to their case or that let them “review reported - income.” 00 web pages thatThe solicit links personallead to 15 Page 4 information. FOR Taxpayers who get these mes sages should not respond to the Cub Scout Pack - email or click on the links. Instead, See inside for 6 M details 281 Receives Creek they should forward the scam emails to the IRS at phishing@irs. As part of the Oakland Athletics farm sys gov. For more information, visit Week Proclamation big league level. 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