Lancers Grounded by Hawks in Showdown Cordova Girls Page 10 Basketball Remains Grapevine in First Place Page 10 VOLUMEI 4847 ndependent •• ISSUE ISSUE 05 25 AUTHOR APPROACHING PROUDLY PROUDLY SERVING SERVING RANCHO RANCHO CORDOVA CORDOVA & SACRAMENTO& SACRAMENTO COUNTY COUNTY 80 PUBLISHES HIS FIRST NOVEL Rancho Cordova and Grodno January June 29,19, 20162015 Form Friendship Agreement Nominate A Favorite Page 2 Volunteer RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - MEET YOUR Cordova Community Council is riding a magic carpet in search The of nominations for the 2016 VICE MAYOR Community Volunteer Awards event: “Rock the Kasbah,” slated for March 11 at Rancho Cordova City Hall. The prestigious “Rancho Cordovan of the Year” award can honor an exceptional contribution to the community during the year or over a lifetime. “This event may not be our largest, but it is the most inspir ing,” said Executive Director Shelly Blanchard. “It is a chance - for us to shine the spotlight on Page 3 the most amazing individu als and organizations in Rancho THE GREAT Cordova—our volunteers.” - Blanchard said nominations HUMILIATION often dig behind the headlines Rancho Cordova Council Member Dan Skoglund and Mechyslau Hoi, Chairman of the City Executive Committee of Grodno (right), sign a “Friendship to find extraordinary acts of vol City” agreement. Photo courtesy City of Rancho Cordova unteerism that otherwise get overlooked. “That’s why we- RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - open up the nominations to the Rancho Cordova established a entire community for those who “Friendship City” with the City Chairman Hoi made a stop have seen things others may have of Grodno in Eastern Europe on in Rancho Cordova due to our missed.” Jan. 22nd, 2016. accomplishments, diversity, and promote mutual understanding Categories include: Mechyslau Hoi, Chairman of economic development. He was and friendly cooperation. Distinguished Community the City Executive Committee of impressed by our job figure of The “Friendship City” agree Business Partner, Distinguished Grodno, visited Rancho Cordova Council Member Dan Skoglund. 50,000 business professionals ment states both cities will Community Service (Individual during his cross country tour “We were able to establish a that work in the City. support and encourage inter - or group), Distinguished of the United States. Grodno is relationship with Grodno and “The best aim of our visit is change and cooperation by the Community Service Organization, located in the Republic of Belarus support one another’s similar creating jobs in our City,” said citizens of our communities in - Distinguished Service by Faith with close proximity to the bor goals to grow economic devel Page 4 Chairman Hoi. “We have a pro- every field, promote the study Community, Outstanding Youth ders of Poland and Lithuania. opment in our respective cities.” gram of the President (of the of our languages in our respec- Service (Service by an individual - In celebration of the signed - With over 84 languages spo- Republic of Belarus) to open tive schools and institutions, and teenager or youth service organi ken at our schools, Rancho agreement, Chairman Hoi more jobs in the City.” encourage other communities to presented Council Member zation), Outstanding Service to Cordova is home to many people During the visit, Rancho join in friendly relationships as - with roots from Eastern Europe. Skoglund with gifts including Cordova and Grodno established a means of promoting peace and decorative art pieces and a book a “Friendship City” relation welfare for all of mankind. about his City. Council Members ship between the two cities to “We had a phenomenal chance Linda Budge and Robert - to meet Chairman Hoi during his McGarvey then presented a Key visit to the United States,” said to the City to Chairman Hoi. Source: City of Rancho Submit a Bicycling PhotoCordova for Your Chance to Win H RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - Cordova is happy to call itself a Bicycle Nominations often dig behind the Friendly Community. That’s why Rancho get headlines to find extraordinary acts ting a new cycle track on Routier Road, grants. The City is updating the plan and of volunteerism that otherwise get needs your help! overlooked. signals along the Stone Creek Trail, and - taking old train tracks and converting Call for photos! They are looking Youth (Educator, Faith Leader, them to bike trails is so important in the for great pictures of our bicycle trails Coach or group serving youth in City’s Bicycle Master Plan. This docu or you, your family, and friends bicy- the community), “Couldn’t Have ment identifies community priorities for cling on them. The best photos will be Done it Without You Award”, future bicycle projects, programs, and included in our new Bicycle Master Rancho Cordovan of the Year. - Plan, and winners will receive a $10 Criteria for selection include: The City is looking for great pictures of our Starbucks gift card! Email your high bicycle trails or you, your family, and friends Actions of the nominee have bicycling on them. The best photos will be resolution photos and a caption to inspired others to be active in included in our new Bicycle Master Plan, [email protected] by and winners will receive a $10 Starbucks their neighborhood or community, gift card! Photo courtesy City of Rancho Cordova Feb. 2nd, 2016. or are an exceptional example of Triple Play! Save the date! Share your voice on civic engagement; Actions of the 1. Guaranteed Delivery of the Grapevine Independent Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 at 6:30 nominee have shown unselfish A C.L.U.B. for 2. p.m. to tell city officials what new con Alzheimer’s PLUS: Guaranteed Delivery of The Sunday Sacramento Bee Patients Rough Losses for commitment in advancing val Page 2 Cordova Baseball Get a great deal on this one year subscription for only: Page 11 3. And One Free Car Wash nections, improved facilities, or programs ues of the Cordova Community from QUICK QUACK Car Wash you want to see in Rancho Cordova. The - Council of volunteerism, pro - VOLUME 46 • ISSUE 15 Pr OU d Ly SEr meeting will be held at Rancho Cordova Laura Lewis Chosen VI ng rAnCHO CO rd OVA & S as New SMUD AC ($ 99 motion of Rancho Cordova as a rAME nt 6 General Counsel O COU nty value) April 11, 2014 It’s River Cats Season!IRS Warns of New Email City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive. Phishing Scheme “great hometown,” good sports - WA SHINGTON, D.C. (MPG) - Internal Revenue Service warned 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 Refreshments will be served. Page 2 Service and include a bogus case number. manship, citizenship and healthy 50 Foster Youth The fake emails may include the following message: “Your Attend United Way’s reported 2013 income is flagged Day at the Capitol www.RanchoCordovaIndependent.comfor review due to a document processing error. Your case has been forwarded to the Taxpayer Advocate Service for resolution $ assistance. To avoid delays pro 00 For questions or comments, please cessing your 2013 filing contact lifestyles; “Rancho Cordovan of - - the Taxpayer Advocate Service for resolution assistance.” Recipients are directed to click on links that supposedly provide information about the “advo 28 cate” assigned to their case or - contact Travis Evans at (916) 851-8906 that let them “review reported income.” web pages thatThe solicit links personallead to See inside for details the Year” may reflect a signifi Page 4 information. Taxpayers who get these mes sages should not respond to the - Cub Scout Pack email or click on the links. Instead, they should forward the scam 281 Receives Creek emails to the IRS at phishing@irs. or [email protected]. As part of the Oakland Athletics farm system, the River Cats will continue to develop “home grown” talent that contributes to future success at the gov. For more information, visit Week Proclamation big league level. Last season, a total of 26 River Cats were called up by the A’s to contribute at the Major League level. Many of these players had a significant role in the Athletics winning the 2013 American League West Division title. the IRS’s Report Phishing web page: cant achievement in 2012 or may http://www.irs.gov/uac/ SAC RAMENTO Report-Phishing. REG - It’s time to catch ION,the feel CA (MPG) The Taxpayer Advocate Service ing! The 2014 baseball season 15 years. is a legitimate IRS organization - Photo courtesy of the Sacramento River Cats. is underway and your home This season, the River Cats that helps taxpayers resolve fed embracing the eat-local food grown Sacramento River Cats will strive to highlight many eral tax issues that have not been of the great people and places movement, “Farm to Fork,” by - are primed to make a run at their the River Cats will continue to resolved through the normal IRS in the Sacramento area, as well serving food from local bakeries, 12th division championship in develop “home grown” talent channels. The IRS, including TAS, Source: City of Rancho Cordova donut shops, and other restau as celebrate the region’s strong does not initiate contact with tax rants in the area. that contributes to future success - agricultural background by be considered a “lifetime achieve - payers by email, texting or any In addition, as part of the at the big league level. Last sea - son, a total of 26 River Cats were social media. Oakland Athletics farm system, - called up by the A’s to contribute For more on scams to guard Page 4 against see the “Dirty Dozen” list Anderson Picks Up 900thContinued Career on page 11 on IRS.gov.