Cordova’s Second Half Rally Not Enough Page 14 Never, Ever Grapevine Forget Page 2 VOLUMEI 4747 ndependent •• ISSUE ISSUE 37 25 ATHLON SPORTS PROUDLY PROUDLY SERVING SERVING RANCHO RANCHO CORDOVA CORDOVA & SACRAMENTO & SACRAMENTO COUNTY COUNTY INSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL Fun-Filled Fish Derby September June 19,11, 20152015 Rancho Cordova Forms Partnership with Sierra Service Project RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - Page 15 The City of Rancho Cordova has selected the local nonprofit HIGH EXPECTATIONS Sierra Service Project (SSP) to provide home repair and A BYPRODUCT OF improvement projects to local residents in the fall of 2015. The WISHFUL THINKING City is providing SSP with a $41,310 grant and is helping to coordinate volunteers with SSP this fall. The Rancho Cordova EN Neighborhood Beautification D OF THE Program aims to start host- ing volunteers on September BENCH 21st and continue work- ing through November 21st. Some of the goals for this proj- BY GERRY SCHOLL ect are to enhance the quality of life of the city’s residents, to Page 14 Individuals of all ages with disabilities are invited to attend a free Fish Derby and BBQ lunch at Hagan Community Park on September 19th. beautify neighborhoods, and increase community pride. The RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - City’s grant is a result of the LEO’S MARKET Carmichael Kiwanis Club and California Community Enhancement Fund Fly Fishers Unlimited, along withThe that is funded by Measure H, a Sacramento County’s Therapeutic (2197 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova) at ½ cent local sales tax measure DEBUTS AT MUSEUM Recreation Services (TRS), are hosting Picnic Area B4, located in the back of the that was approved by Rancho their annual fun-filled Fish Derby and BBQ park. Cordova citizens in 2014. The lunch, a free event for individuals of all Pre-registration is required to be be provided, so families and care pro Fund encompasses over 60 ages with disabilities. This fun event will included in the lunch count and free entry viders are encouraged to attend with the approved projects for Fiscal Year into the park. Participants will also need to participants. be held on Saturday, September 19th from - 2015-16, and it is anticipated to 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hagan Community Park have a completed TRS Enrollment Form Participants should bring a fishing pole, raise about $7 million annually on file before signing up. Call (916) 484- hat, sunscreen, and lawn chair. (Fishing in revenues for the City’s gen- 2044 or email [email protected] if you poles will be provided for those who need eral fund. need a form. Limited supervision will one.) Participation includes lunch, fishing This opportunity will also instruction, and prizes. increase community involve Source: Therapeutic Recreation Services, ment by having volunteers Sacramento County from businesses, civic orga-- Agape Villages Hosts BBQ nizations, churches, schools, Page 4 H and the general public working together. According to Donald Cook-Off and Family Festival Terry, Rancho Cordova City Councilman, “The Sierra Service Project was selected to run this program because they have many years of experience put- ting volunteers to work repairing RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - homes and improving commu- Agape Villages will be hosting nities throughout the western United States. We are thrilled to a BBQ Cook-Off and Family Children’s Home and evolved be able to partner with them and Festival on Saturday, September into a network of regional group bring these services to our resi 12th from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. homes. In 1995, the organization dents in Rancho Cordova.” at Village Green Park, 3141 transitioned to foster family care. - Bridgeway Drive in Rancho Since its founding, it has served The Sierra Service Project is a local nonprofit with headquarters Cordova, east of the Capital more than 5,000 children. The in North Sacramento celebrat- Village Shopping Mall. The BBQ will be provided by JR’s ing its 40th year of building event will feature local entertain Texas Bar-B-Que Restaurant and faith and strengthening commu- ers, children’s activities, arts and Catering. JR’s was voted First nities through service to others. crafts vendors, prizes, and great - Place by Sacramento Magazine Typical projects include building food. Admission to the event is as best Bar-B-Que for the past wheelchair ramps, stairs, fences, free. six years. JR’s is the recipi and decks; painting; yard clean- Agape Villages is a nonprofit ent of the prestigious California ups; and more. While SSP has foster care organization that Restaurant Association 5-Star - been based in Sacramento for recruits, trains, and supports fos Award for best Bar-B-Que and the past 15 years, the majority of ter families and places children best catering, an award never their volunteers participate dur who are homeless or disadvan - before given to a BBQ restau ing the summer months outside taged in caring homes. Agape rant. JR’s Texas Bar-B-Que of the area. - Villages began in 1958 as Sierra - opened in November of 1987 - on Otto Circle in Sacramento. This year, supported in part JR Rothenberger, the owner of by the City’s Community JR’s Texas Bar-B-Que Restaurant The event will feature a BBQ Enhancement Fund, SSP is and Catering, will provide the food “throwdown” as community res for the event, which will feature a expanding its year-round idents compete with JR’s to find BBQ “throwdown” as community services in the region the orga- residents compete with JR’s to find out who really has the best ribs, - nization calls home. SSP’s out who really has the best ribs, chicken, and BBQ sauce! chicken, and BBQ sauce! Photo courtesy Executive Director, Rick Eaton, Triple Play! of Agape Villages Entertainers include Gary said “We are really excited about Mendoza, Dr. Tamme Shinshuri 1. Guaranteed Delivery of the Citrus Heights Messenger being able to work with the City and Cosmic Vibe, Just Blessed A C.L.U.B. for 2. Guaranteed Delivery of The Sunday Sacramento Bee and its residents on this innova Alzheimer’s PLUS: Patients Rough Losses for Page 2 Dancers, UC Dancers, gospel Cordova Baseball Get a great deal on this one year3. subscription for only: tive partnership.” Page 11 And One Free Car Wash artist Mz. Sunnie Daye, Lady - from QUICK QUACK Car Wash Carla, KoRae-Jus, King Tay, and If you would like to volunteer VOLUME 46 • ISSUE 15 with this program or to request Pr OU dLy S Laura Lewis Chosen ErVI ng rAnCHO CO ($ 99 rd OVA & S 6 blues artist Andrew Rodgers. as New SMUD AC value) rAME nt General Counsel O COU nty April 11, 2014 work in the Rancho Cordova It’s River Cats Season!IRS Warns of New Email Phishing Scheme For more information, go to WA SHINGTON, D.C. (MPG) - Internal Revenue Service warned The area, please contact Evan consumers today to be on the lookout for a new email phish ing scam. The emails appear to be - from the IRS Taxpayer Advocate www.AgapeVillages.org or call Page 2 Service and include a bogus case number. 50 Foster Youth The fake emails may include the following message: “Your Griffiths at (916) 488-6441 or Attend United Way’s reported 2013 income is flagged for review due to a document Day at the Capitol processing error. Your case has been forwarded to the Taxpayer $ (916) 643-5031. Advocate Service for resolution 00 assistance. To avoid delays pro cessing your 2013 filing contact - the Taxpayer Advocate Service evan.griffiths@sierraservicepro for resolution assistance.” Recipients are directed to click on links that supposedly provide 28 information about the “advo cate” assigned to their case or - Source: Agape Villages that let them “review reported income.” See inside for details The links lead to web pages that solicit personal ject.org. information. Page 4 Taxpayers who get these mes sages should not respond to the - Cub Scout Pack email or click on the links. Instead, Greater Sacramento Advisory they should forward the scam 281 Receives Creek emails to the IRS at phishing@irs. 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 the IRS’s Report Phishing web - significant role in the Athletics winning the 2013 American League West Division title. page: http://www.irs.gov/uac/ To learn more, please visit SAC Report-Phishing. RAMENTO REG The Taxpayer Advocate Service - It’s time to catch ION,the feel CA (MPG) 15 years. is a legitimate IRS organization ing! The 2014 baseball season Photo courtesy of the Sacramento River Cats. Council - is underway and your home This season, the River Cats that helps taxpayers resolve fed will strive to highlight many embracing the eat-local food eral tax issues that have not been grown Sacramento River Cats - of the great people and places movement, “Farm to Fork,” by resolved through the normal IRS are primed to make a run at their serving food from local bakeries, the River Cats will continue to 12th division championship in in the Sacramento area, as well develop “home grown” talent channels. The IRS, including TAS, www.sierraserviceproject.org. as celebrate the region’s strong donut shops, and other restau does not initiate contact with tax rants in the area. that contributes to future success agricultural background by - at the big league level.