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Grapevine ndependent VOLUMEI 54 • ISSUE 29 PROUDLY SERVING RANCHO CORDOVA & SACRAMENTO COUNTY SINCE 1968 JULY 17, 2020 SEE The Parkway Needs You! Newsom INSIDE Is Out Of HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS QUALIFY Control
FOR INCOME LOSS By Nghia Nguyen
SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Governor Gavin Newsom ordered small busi- nesses across the state to close indoor operations including restaurants, win- eries, movie theaters, family entertainment cen- ters, zoos, museums, PAGE 2 cardrooms and bars. The Governor also shutdown indoor operations in coun- MENTAL HEALTH ties on “County Monitoring List for 3 Days” such as CLINICIANS ADDED salons, barbershops, gyms/ fitness centers and malls. TO SCHOOLS In their continuing effort to advocate for employers and workers, Northstate law- makers Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale), Senator The American River Parkway’s scenic environment provides Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama), rich opportunities for Sacramento area wildlife and residents. Photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber), Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba By Ken Casparis, The goal of the City) and Assemblywoman Sacramento County NRMP is to pro- Megan Dahle (R-Bieber) PAGE 5 vide relevant and issued the following SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - defensible infor- statement: The Sacramento County Department mation to the “Let’s be clear: It is ANGER CAN of Regional Parks is in the pro- Parkway Manager imperative that we all cess of creating a Natural Resources so that they can do our part by practicing Management Plan (NRMP) for the make informed social distancing and acting DO YOU IN American River Parkway, and they decisions for responsibly in order to sup- By Bob McGarvey want your input! managing, main- press this virus and protect Regional Parks is hosting four taining and our community. online public outreach workshops enhancing park- “But these efforts are throughout the month of July to seek way resources. undermined when the public comment on this project. In In general, the Governor is single hand- addition, an online survey will be NRMP provides a clear understand- workshops on the final document edly and arbitrarily available to the public until Aug. 15 to ing of existing Parkway resources, the will be held in November, and crushing people’s liveli- provide feedback and input. effects of disturbances such as flood, the NRMP will be brought to the hoods – their ability to put “If you use our parkway, we want fire, invasive species and human Board of Supervisors for approval food on the table, to pay to hear from you,” said Liz Bellas, impacts, as well as opportunities for and adoption after the environmental rent and to pay their bills. Director of Regional Parks. “The protections and enhancements. review is completed. “There is no justification more comments we get the better After the public outreach workshops For more information on the history for this approach. There PAGE 4 since this document really guides our have been held, comments will be and background of the NRMP, visit is no evidence that any of strategic planning for the American reviewed and a final NRMP will the Regional Parks website at region- these activities are caus- River Parkway.” be completed. Additional public alparks.saccounty.net H ing an increase in Covid-19 cases. “Restaurants and churches are not the source of our increase in cases. Dignity Health Donates More than Small businesses are hang- ing by a thread and this action puts all the burden of this crisis back upon $1 Million to Sacramento-Area Nonprofits them. Main Street is strug- gling for its very life, while By Yessenia Anderson, In total, Dignity Health funded 15 FEAST program, which inspires stu- Lowe’s and Home Depot Dignity Health projects, but it considers only grant dents at Sacramento’s low-income are packed with people and proposals that come from at least elementary schools to eat fresh and having record years. No SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) three collaborating organizations. locally-sourced fruits and vegetables. one can make any sense of - Dignity Health announced the distri- “Our work in community grants “At Food Literacy Center we these confusing orders. bution of more than $1 Million this year is an extension of our mission as an inspire kids to eat their veggies, which “Businesses have NOT to over 30 community-based organiza- organization,” said Dignity Health sets them up for a lifetime of healthy been the direct cause, tions in Nevada, Sacramento and Yolo Community Health and Outreach habits. All the partners funded by this they’ve done everything counties in an effort to meet community Manager, Phoua Moua. “Using a grant provide our programs for free to they’ve been asked to do health needs outside hospital walls. The holistic approach, innovation and the five low-income schools we serve, successfully. These shut- grants are funding an array of differ- collaboration are used to ultimately reaching students at highest risk for down orders punish them, ent projects but all have one common increase the continuum of care for diet-related diseases,” said Founding their customers and it goal – to assist those most vulnerable our patients and the communities we Executive Director, Amber K. Stott. completely misses the tar- in the region. From low-income, under- serve beyond the hospital walls.” “Building partnerships like we have get, especially in our rural insured/uninsured individuals to human Dignity Health conducts a needs with Health Education Council takes towns. trafficking survivors. assessment every three years in each time, and very few grants are large “It’s painful to watch “At Dignity Health, we have a long county to determine priorities for enough to fund all the partners col- the Governor constantly history of partnering with others in the giving. Moua works closely with non- lectively. We're grateful that Dignity change his mind if counties community to improve people’s qual- profits receiving the grants to ensure Health recognizes existing nonprofit can govern themselves or ity of life because we understand health they are successful and encourages partnerships as valuable.” not during this pandemic. and wellness does not begin within returning organizations to make Grant projects address issues It’s even more painful our hospitals,” said Laurie Harting, enhancements to their programs in impacting children all the way being forced to sit on the Greater Sacramento Division President an effort to continuously challenge through the various communities’ sidelines as the California of Dignity Health. “These grants con- themselves and evolve. As was the senior population. For information Legislature has handed tinue to be an important extension of case with the Food Literacy Center on 2020 partnerships and projects, over all authority to one the work done in our care facilities and this year who teamed up with the view a summary at https://www.dig- man. a way to help us care for the whole per- Health Education Council to reach nityhealth.org/sacramento/about-us/ “Keep in mind that 7.5 son through unique collaborations.” their students’ parents as part of the press-center. H Continued on page 4 www.RanchoCordovaIndependent.com 2 • The Independent JULY 17, 2020 Human Trafficking Victims Qualify for Income Loss Scammers Exploit California Victim California's COVID-19 Compensation Board News Release Contact Tracing Program SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Human trafficking vic- Governor’s Office of Emergency Services tims in California can now Press Release qualify for up to $20,000 in income loss paid through MATHER, CA (MPG) - During the COVID-19 pandemic the California Victim fraudsters are using this opportunity to create fear Compensation Board. amongst residents across California. Signed by Governor Gavin Many traditional financial crimes and schemes are Newsom, Assembly Bill 629 now orchestrated through electronics. Now, more than (Smith and Gonzalez) went into effect on January 1, 2020, ever people of all ages, including the elderly can be making human trafficking vic- victimized by these criminals. tims eligible for up to $10,000 The newest plot line in these online crimes, include of income loss per year, for up California contact tracers. to two years. The bill required What Is A Contact Tracer? the Board, on or before July 1, 2020, to adopt regula- To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Governor Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, Assembly Bill 629 (Smith and Gonzalez) went into effect on Gavin Newsom launched “California Connected,” the tions that allow it to rely on January 1, 2020, making human trafficking victims eligible for up to $10,000 of income loss per year, evidence other than official for up to two years. MPG file photo state’s comprehensive contact tracing program and employment documentation public awareness campaign. A contact tracer from for work, and get treat- brought from other countries ca.gov. in considering and approving the local health department might call if you've been ment for medical and mental and trafficked in California Victims must apply within applications for compensa- exposed to COVID-19. Under this program, public health,” Assemblywoman may also qualify. Before seven years of the date of the tion. The Board adopted the health representatives will telephonically interact with Lorena Gonzalez said. “Most AB 629 became law, vic- crime. Minor victims must regulations in May. The those who have tested positive, alert anyone that may human trafficking survivors tims could only prove income apply by their 28th birthday. Office of Administrative Law have been exposed, and keep personally identifiable don’t have the formal doc- loss with formal employment CalVCB will release funds approved the final regulations, information (PII) confidential. umentation CalVCB had documentation or voluntary for minor victims after their ahead of the July 1 deadline. previously required to collect cooperation from their traf- 18th birthday. How To Spot A Scammer? “It’s clear the trauma lost income, such as a W-2 fickers, meaning most could If you are a victim of of human trafficking Real contact tracers won’t ask you for money - Only form. CalVCB’s new rules, not qualify. human trafficking, or you extends far beyond the time scammers insist on payment by gift card, money trans- now in effect thanks to our AB 629 became law on suspect someone you know having been trafficked ‒ fer, or cryptocurrency; Contact tracing doesn’t require legislation AB 629, are a just January 1, 2020, allowing is being trafficked, there are survivors often have faced your bank account or credit card number - Never Share and fair way to help survivors victims to submit income a number of local, national homelessness, addiction and account information with anybody who contacts you get back on their feet and get loss applications, even as and international organiza- mental health issues stem- asking for it- Legitimate contact tracers will never ask the help they need. CalVCB drafted the required tions that offer and provide ming from their exploitation,” for your Social Security number. Never give any part “CalVCB recognizes the regulations. In the months help and services, including Assemblywoman Christy challenges human traffick- that followed, CalVCB has temporary shelter, legal assis- of your Social Security number to anyone who con- Smith said. “My bill with ing victims face as they work approved five income loss tance and medical and mental tacts you; Your immigration status doesn’t matter for Assemblywoman Gonzalez to rebuild their lives,” said claims and compensated those health treatment. contact tracing, so real tracers won't ask - If they do, removes a loophole in the Executive Officer Lynda survivors more than $70,000. The California Victim you can bet it's a scam; Do not click on a link in a text victim compensation sys- Gledhill. “By providing Victims, advocates, repre- Compensation Board or email - Doing so can download malware onto your tem that required survivors financial support, along with sentatives, and attorneys can (CalVCB) provides reim- device. to obtain a note from their options for medical and men- apply for compensation in bursement for crime-related Be wary of suspicious emails, phone calls, and text employer ‒ often times this tal health treatment and other several ways: expenses to victims who suf- messages. Contact your local health department to ver- was their trafficker. The regu- compensation, CalVCB is Create an application using fer physical injury or the ify that the call or messages are valid, think before lations adopted remove these able to play a small part in CalVCB Online – a secure threat of physical injury as clicking on any links, and be aware of suspicious barriers to justice and provide victims’ recovery.” and private portal that can be a result of violent crime. critical support for victims attachments. As with all claims, victims easily accessed from a smart- CalVCB helps crime vic- rebuilding their lives.” For additional information regarding California will need to provide CalVCB phone, tablet or computer; tims and their families cover “Survivors of human traf- Connected or COVID-19 visit CDPH Contact Tracing, with evidence of a crime, Contact a local county Victim unforeseen expenses such as ficking face unimaginable CDPH COVID-19. including, but not limited to, Witness Assistance Center; medical bills, mental health obstacles when they work a statement under penalty of Call the CalVCB Help Line treatment, funeral and burial Cal OES’ mission is to protect lives and property, to put their lives back on perjury from the applicant, a at (800) 777-9229; Download expenses, income loss and build capabilities, and support our communities for track. They are typically on caseworker, a licensed attor- an application from CalVCB's more. To learn more about a resilient California. Get the latest news directly to their own and have to fig- ney or a witness, or a law How to Apply page; E-mail CalVCB, please visit victims. your inbox by subscribing to the Cal OES Newsroom ure out how they will pay enforcement report. Victims CalVCB at info@victims. ca.gov. H at OESNews.com. H for housing and food, apply JULY 17, 2020 The Independent • 3 Residents Need to Protect Themselves Mental Health Clinicians from Mosquitoes as They Head Outside Added to Schools By Lisa Yarbrough, KP Public Affairs ensure there are adequate local, state, and federal resources to meet the SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - As the weather increasing challenges of combating mos- heats up and residents head outside, mos- quito-borne diseases. Specifically, at the quito experts encourage community federal level, MVCAC has been advo- members to protect themselves from mos- cating for funding for the Strengthening quitoes and the diseases they can spread Mosquito Abatement Safety and Health when they bite. West Nile virus is the most Act (SMASH Act) which would autho- prevalent mosquito-borne disease in the rize CDC resources to be used to protect U.S. according to the Centers for Disease public health by addressing emerging Control and Prevention (CDC), California infectious mosquito-borne diseases had the highest number of West Nile virus and improving existing mosquito disease cases in the nation in 2019, with control programs. 225 cases reported. Comparatively, Texas To help prevent mosquito bites: had 32 cases and Florida had two cases in Apply insect repellent containing EPA- 2019. There is no human vaccine for West registered active ingredients, including Nile virus, a disease that can cause debil- DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, itating cases of meningitis, encephalitis, or IR3535, according to label instructions. As schools plan to reopen for the 20/21 school year, meeting the safety, social and emotional and even death. Repellents keep mosquitoes from biting. wellness needs of all students will be a priority. Photo by Cole Stivers. However, West Nile virus isn’t the It is important to follow EPA and CDC only mosquito-borne threat in California. guidelines for the safe use of repellents By Andrea Sandoval, sustainable funding from Medi-Cal, and Newly established invasive Aedes mos- on children; Dress in long sleeves and Sacramento County the program will have a rigorous evalua- quitoes can transmit viruses such as pants, especially if outside at dawn and tion drawing on extensive data from the chikungunya, dengue, and Zika, all of dusk when mosquitoes that can spread SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - mental health landscape and Sacramento which are costly to treat and can have West Nile virus are most active; Install COVID-19 County districts and schools. long-term health and financial con- screens on windows and doors and keep forced schools to go virtual in March 2020, “Placing clinicians in schools in sequences. These mosquitoes are them in good repair to keep mosquitoes creating high-stress levels for students, fami- Sacramento County will help identify and established in many areas of California out of your home; Eliminate all sources of lies, and educators. As schools plan to reopen address the mental health and wellness and are steadily expanding their range. standing water on your property, includ- for the 20/21 school year, meeting the safety, needs of our students,” said Peter Beilenson, “While COVID-19 is not transmitted by ing in flowerpots, old tires, buckets, pet social and emotional wellness needs of all M.D., Director of the Department of Health mosquitoes, infected mosquitoes pose other dishes, and trash cans because mosqui- students will be a priority. Services. “We hope that within the next sev- public health threats,” said Peter Bonkrude, toes lay their eggs in very small amounts Sacramento County Public Health and eral years, every school in the County will president of the Mosquito and Vector Control of standing water; Repair leaking faucets the Sacramento County Office of Education have its own clinician.” Association of California (MVCAC). “The and broken sprinklers; Clean rain gutters (SCOE) today announced the launch of Goals of the partnership include: best way to protect yourself from West Nile clogged with leaves; Report neglected their groundbreaking partnership that over Improved academic achievement; virus and other mosquito-transmitted dis- swimming pools and day-biting mosqui- the next several years will place men- Reduced suspensions; Reduced chronic eases is to prevent mosquito bites. Wearing toes to your local mosquito and vector tal health clinicians in every school in the absenteeism; Decreased referrals to insect repellent is important as is eliminating control agency. county and help make schools “centers of all standing water which can create mosquito wellness” in their communities. Special Education; Improved early inter- breeding sources.” For more information check out these To address student mental health, cli- vention and prevention approaches leading “While our attention has been laser videos: Tip, Toss & Take Action, Everyone nicians will provide direct mental health to a decline in the need for intense clini- focused on COVID-19 it’s important Can Help Fight the Bite!, and Mosquito services and work with school staff to cal interventions over time; An increase to remember that there are other public Control is an Essential Service. integrate social-emotional learning and in early identification of mental health health concerns such as West Nile virus,” For additional information on relationship building strategies into the disorders/indicators, and therefore an said Assemblymember Mike Gipson mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases entire school community. opportunity to address those concerns as (D-64). “As chair of the Assembly Select please visit the California Department of By bringing the education and health early as possible Committee on Infectious Diseases, I’m Public Health. systems together as partners, the vision is Some of the Schools selected for the ini- familiar with the devastating toll that mos- The Mosquito and Vector Control to create a continuum of care for mental tial cohort: quito-transmitted diseases can have and Association of California (MVCAC) is the health and wellness throughout Sacramento Elementary Schools: Woodbridge: 581 encourage all California residents to take statewide voice for mosquito and vector County’s education system. Early enrollment (Twin Rivers USD) simple steps to protect themselves.” control professionals. The association pro- intervention will help eliminate the school- Middle Schools: Mills Middle School: National Mosquito Control Awareness vides public health information, expertise, to-prison pipeline, reduce the number of 769 enrollment (Folsom Cordova USD) Week, June 21-27, 2020, is a reminder mosquito and vector-borne disease surveil- “system- involved” adults and adolescents, High Schools: Cordova HS: 1855 enroll- to residents about the easy actions they lance, innovative research, professional and mitigate the onset and impact of men- ment (Folsom Cordova USD) can take to prevent mosquito breeding training, effective legislative and regu- tal health disorders in Sacramento County. For more information visit www.sac- and protect themselves from mosquito latory advocacy on behalf of California Clinicians working in each school county.net/news/latest-news/Pages/ bites. 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820/830 State Hwy. 88, Jackson, CA 95642 916-400-0838 RCI 4 • The Independent JULY 17, 2020 Anti-Catholicism Spikes in California And Another Thing Catholic League Press Release gatherings as risky for Covid-19 transmis- sion. We support them as vital to the national NEW YORK, NY (MPG) - Catholic League presi- public health.” Anger Can Do You In dent Bill Donohue comments on the status of The mayor of Sacramento, Darrell Catholicism in California: Steinberg, shares the same position. He said Anti-Catholicism is sweeping California. in late May that he supported the Sacramento Attacks on Catholic statues, public com- City Council’s refusal to impose a curfew plaints about Catholics attending Mass, the after two nights of violence and looting. He By Bob McGarvey to continue throughout the entertainment; deaths of selective enforcement of executive orders contended that it would be useless to do so year. Now most of the peo- heroes, uprisings, suppres- on religious gatherings, and politicians seek- because “those who are perpetrating loot- An Australian army ple throughout the world are sions, the end of dreams, ing to intimidate priests and bishops, are ing and violence would probably ignore the nurse, Elizabeth Kenny wearing face masks, wash- blood in the streets of commonplace. curfew anyway.” But in early April he said said, “He who angers you, ing their hands more than Chicago and Paris and A mob of anti-Catholics celebrated the it may be permissible to have the police dis- controls you.” And although before, and hoping a new Saigon, and at last, at 4th of July by destroying a statue of St. perse church-goers if they assembled in those words of that maxim vaccine is developed and Christmastime, man for the Junípero Serra in Sacramento, the state's cap- prayer. were spoken years ago, they will let them get back into first time floating around itol. The statue was set on fire and smashed Meanwhile, public officials in San hold a truth so profound what was close to what was the moon.” That was 1968. with sledgehammers. Though Serra did more Francisco are now doing a headcount of that the message is time- “normal.” Enough about In July 1969 man landed on to defend the rights of Indians in the 18th Catholics attending Mass. The San Francisco less. Looking at the “news” coronavirus. the moon. century against Spanish colonizers than all city attorney, Dennis Herrera, says he has which may be on TV, in the And another thing which Many of us who lived the protesters have ever done for American received complaints that more than 12 newspaper, maybe sugges- is going on today, and that is during the 1960’s were Indians today, Serra is a demon. That is why Catholics have been seen at a Mass. He sent tions on social media, in the vandals who are destroy- witnessing some of the tre- statues of him were previously destroyed in a cease-and-desist letter to the Archdiocese the news media, or perhaps ing businesses, cars, and mendous changing across San Francisco and Los Angeles. of San Francisco ordering it to stop indoor a person or persons may tearing down statues. They and around the world. What’s feeding this frenzy? Citing religious services. make you angry. Stop for don’t seem to care about Everything from President COVID-19 concerns, restrictive measures Herrera did not say whether he has done a moment. Before temper what statue they tear down, Kennedy being assassi- on religious gatherings have been mandated a headcount of Protestants going to church, or outrage gets you tan- they just want to destroy. nated, and Martin Luther throughout the state. The tone has been set Jews going to synagogues, or Muslims going gled in a web of bitter anger Who tore down the George King and Bobby Kennedy by politicians: There is one rule for people to mosques. But we do know that his office or emotional frustration, Washington statue? Or the also being assassinated; of faith and another for protesters. This has is fielding complaints from the public that look and see how millions Christopher Columbus stat- the Catholic Church being not been lost on the anti-Catholics. Protesters one Catholic church actually held six Masses of other people around the ues? Who vandalized the turned around and changed; by the thousands, many of them violent, in one day! Why Herrera did not send in a world today are also look- monument honoring the riots in all of our major cit- have been allowed to march in big cities SWAT team remains a puzzle. ing for vaccines, so the Mexican American Veterans ies; the Vietnam War going across California ‒without a permit ‒ as pub- We know who is contacting Herrera's pandemic would no longer on the California Capital on and on. lic health officials and politicians said nary office, and we know they are not public affect their daily lives. grounds? Who tore down Today, there are dem- a word. health fanatics. Moreover, we wouldn't be “Sometimes it is better to the Frederick Douglas onstrations and riots. But According to the New York Times, 1,300 surprised to learn that some of them were walk away, relax and cool statue in New York over for different reasons. The epidemiologists and health workers from among the 1,300 doctors and health care down before a confrontation the Fourth of July week- death of George Floyd and across the nation recently signed a letter say- workers who signed the letter giving the escalates into something end? The list could go on, the death of others are part ing that those who protested stay-at-home protesters a pass while condemning every- more” was written by but it looks more like there of the demonstrations, but orders were “rooted in white nationalism one else who refused to abide by their highly 26-year-old Commonwealth are some groups trying to like in the 60’s some riots and run contrary to respect for Black Lives politicized directives. Correspondent Jennawade destroy all of our country’s were excuses for some to Matter.” But when it comes to the protest- Contact Herrera: cityattorney@ Pratt from Nassau in the history. No matter who or destroy and steal. There ers, they said, “we do not condemn these sfcityatty.org H Bahamas. She said, “For what is being torn down was a bank and a post office years I have heard this or destroyed. Some of this burned in the 60’s, and in maxim, and in the passion makes me think about what 2020 there were buildings of anger, honestly, it’s the was going on in the 60’s. and businesses destroyed last thing you wish to hear.” As was said on a Time and burned. I hope there But eventually she too was magazine special, there will be some changes before able to realize that anger was “War abroad, Riots at the end of 2020 which will Newsom Out Of Control can do you in. There are Home, fallen Leaders and give us all some things to many people today in this Luner Dreams; The year celebrate. world of coronavirus who that changed the world.” From Councilman Bob Continued from page 1 “We have said it before: human lives didn’t expect everything “Nineteen sixty-eight McGarvey, God bless, and million Californians are jobless. That are at stake. People are stressed and filled they saw in January 2020 was tragedy and horrific we’ll see you next time. H EDD has not been able to handle the cur- with anxiety about their livelihoods. The rent unemployment claims. People who mental health and other side effects of filed in March still have not received pay- today’s decision will be felt for years into ments. How in the world will EDD be able the future.” Thank A Veteran Today to handle the enormous uptake in cases Sources: California State Senate; based on today’s one-size-fits-all decision? California State Assembly H
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Solutions on Page 7 JULY 17, 2020 The Independent • 5 2020 Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
The history of Rancho Cordova is closely linked with some of the most talented athletes in the country. Photos (from left to right) by Tania Van den Berghen, Phillip Kofler, and Skeeze. Photos below provided by CCC.
By Shelly Blanchard, tournament MVP. Drafted ini- University, Fullerton and profes- Bill Mikelson (Cordova ’68): a career capped by being named Rancho Cordova tially by the Chicago Cubs, Yurtin sional baseball with the Colorado A coaching veteran, Mikelson Big Sky Basketball Coach of Sports Hall of Fame played in the San Diego Padres Silver Bullets, she was the first girl spent 31 years coaching football, the Year in 2016 for his work at organization for five seasons, to play in Rancho Cordova Little winning state titles in two states. Idaho State. 2020 is the start of a RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - A including two years for Triple-A League in the 1980s. He won the “Louisiana Sport’s new era for Evans as Head Coach dominant high school cross coun- Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast Melinda Garcia Craigie (’86): Writer Association’s Coach of for the Utah State University try team, a founder of youth League. A Cordova High softball standout, the Year” award in 1981 after Eastern Eagles. baseball in Rancho Cordova and Tanya Smith Chappell Garcia Craigie was a State Most winning two Louisiana state Rancho Cordova Sports Club a remarkable quartet of coaches (Cordova ’91): A four-time Valuable Player at Sacramento titles, and later took the Pleasant (RCSC): A foundational stone will be among those inducted this competitor in the California State City College in her rookie sea- Grove team to the Utah State in Rancho Cordova’s sports bed- October into the Rancho Cordova Meet, and a three-time medalist, son. She went on to the University Championship. rock, the Rancho Cordova Sports Sports Hall of Fame. Smith Chappell ran the fastest of Nevada, Las Vegas on a full Don Boardingham: (Cordova Club provided a critical space for The inductees will be hon- hurdle time in the nation as a high ride athletic scholarship, lead- ’78) A multi-sport athlete setting kids to play sports, learn about ored during the 2020 Induction school junior while at Cordova ing UNLV to its first appearance records as a fleet-footed football teamwork, and build lifetime Ceremony slated for 6 p.m. High. She went on to an out- in the Women’s College World halfback, a track sprinter, long friendships. While no longer Saturday, October 10 at Rancho standing college athletic career Series. Garcia Craigie was also and triple-jumper who once qual- an active organization, RCSC Cordova City Hall. The class at the University of Southern a founding member of the Lady ified for the Cow Palace Indoor holds a special place in many includes athletes, coaches, and California and later became a Magic youth softball travel team, Meet, Boardingham was also a Rancho Cordova hearts for lay- Rancho Cordova sports support- professional cheerleader for the for which she later coached, put- winner on the wrestling mat. He ing the groundwork for parent ers who have exhibited the “Heart Los Angeles Rams. ting northern California softball on had a successful college career support upon which Cordova of a Champion.” Erin Wachter (Cordova ’05): the map. in track at Cal State Northridge High School’s rich legacy was “Rancho Cordova has a uniquely Wachter’s list of lifetime achieve- Angie Smith before turning his talents to built. Their contributions will be powerful history of youth sports ments includes running in her Rodriguez coaching. Sharing his athletic achievement,” said David Sander, first Junior Olympics at age 12, (Cordova ’84): know-how with student athletes enshrined in the Rancho Cordova mayor of Rancho Cordova and winning eight All-American med- Named as a First during 20 years as a track and Sports Hall of Fame in the “Heart president of the Rancho Cordova als in track and field and cross Team All Metro field coach, Boardingham has of a Champion” category. Athletic Association (RCAA). country, and setting the mile run selection in sent 10 boys and girls to seven Dario Ondina (deceased) “Our Hall of Fame highlights that record at Cordova High. She 1984, Rodriguez different state events, has won Ondina, an early Rancho Cordova incredible history and inspires our was the first female cross-coun- went on to earn 17 Los Angeles city champion- sports pioneer, is credited with current youth athletes.” try competitor from Cordova All State pitching honors for ships and has shaped the athletic establishing youth baseball in Honorees elected to the Rancho High to qualify for the California Sacramento City College, break- careers of his own son and daugh- Rancho Cordova in the mid- Cordova Sports Hall of Fame were State meet, ran with two Big ing several pitching records. ter – stand out athletes in their 1960s. A talented baseball player judged to have attained signifi- Sky Conference championship Next stop: Sacramento State own right. as a youth, in the Army he was cant achievements in or have made teams while at California State University, where she compiled Rich Rose: Coach Rose had an a pitcher and first baseman on important contributions to athletics, University, Sacramento, and a 1.01 ERA covering 166 innings impact on hundreds of Cordova various semi-pro teams in the as well as exhibiting high standards ran multiple marathons includ- pitched – a feat that earned her High athletes’ lives through his Sacramento area before turning of character and sportsmanship. ing Boston among a long list of induction into the Sacramento 32 years as teacher and coach at his focus to youth baseball for “The history of Rancho distance running State Sports Hall of Fame. Cordova High coaching base- Rancho Cordova. He is a founder Cordova is closely linked with accomplishments. Mickie Weekly ball, football, and wrestling. An of the Rancho Cordova Little some of the most talented ath- Greg Uding (Cordova ’84): A outstanding college baseball League, Rancho Cordova Babe letes in the country,” said Conrade (Cordova ’87): multi-sport stun- player in his early years, Rose Ruth Baseball and American Mayer, chairman of the Hall of A globally-rec- ner in basketball was inducted into the Fresno Legion Baseball. In addition to Fame Selection Committee. “We ognized athlete, and softball dur- State Baseball Hall of Fame as a launching the leagues, Ondina need to look at this sports legacy Uding followed ing a golden year pitcher on the 1959 team which coached in them all, plus the St. and allow it to inspire our entire up a stellar high for Cordova sports, won third place in the College John Vianney baseball teams community, especially our youth.” school career accepting a bas- Weekly was named World Series and again in 1961 of the late 1960s. His devotion Rancho Cordova sports lumi- ketball scholarship from the to All-City teams in two sports as pitcher on a team that ranked to youth sports and success in naries to be inducted during the University of Alaska, Fairbanks in 1984. She led the Lancers to a fourth in the nation. In Rancho establishing leagues which have Sixth Annual Sports Hall of Fame before launching a professional Section crown in basketball fol- Cordova, he was the coach of the Ceremony will include: withstood the test of time was basketball career in Portugal. lowing an unbeaten season and 1974 American Legion Baseball honored with a “Citizen of the Marcus McCauley (Cordova Vicki Baugh (Sacramento helped the Lancers softball team Team which finished third in ‘02): A football hero during his Year” award from the Knights of High ’07): Before being drafted to 28 wins and runner up in the the state championship and sent Columbus and will be memorial- days at Cordova High, McCauley by the Tulsa Shock and becoming Section in softball. This scholar 12 of 15 players to post-high ized once more in the “Heart of a was drafted by the Minnesota a professional WNBA player, this athlete went on to UC Davis school play. He was the pitching Champion” category. Vikings in the third round of two-time Sacramento Area Player where she was a softball Player of coach at both Cosumnes River Tickets for the induction cer- the 2007 NFL draft. During his of the Year was a basketball star the Year and record-holder. College and Sacramento State emony are $25 and include an rookie season as a pro, he started as a freshman at Cordova High. 1974 Cordova High School among a long list of coaching appetizer and cocktail reception nine games, recording 64 tackles. Baugh won a gold medal with the Cross Country Team: This accomplishments. Scott Sellner (Cordova ’83): USA U19 World Championship remarkable team had an unde- Bill Evans and awards program. Online As a mighty 12-year-old, Sellner team, competed with the FIBA feated record through the (Cordova ’67): tickets will go on sale Sept. 1 at won the 1977 Pitch, Hit & Run Americas U18 championship Section finals and ranked third An outstanding www.cordovacouncil.org. The baseball competition at the All- team, and was selected by USA in the nation. At the Northern high school ath- event is organized by the Rancho Star Game in Yankee Stadium. Today as a 2007 First Team California Finals at California lete in Cordova Cordova Athletic Association Drafted by the New York Mets in All-American. State University, Sacramento, the High’s early in partnership with the Cordova 1983 and the Cincinnati Reds in K.C. Clark team’s top five runners finished days, Evans went Community Council. 1987, he went on to play five years (Cordova ’87): A within one minute of each other, on to Southern The Rancho Cordova Athletic in the minor leagues, including founding member a feat unheard of in the sport of Utah University and Idaho State Association was formed in 2013 two seasons in Double-A baseball of the first wom- cross country. A powerhouse in a University before embarking on to foster lifelong values of good in the early 90s. en’s professional sport which was sometimes over- a coaching career in Port Sulphur sportsmanship, teamwork, and Jeff Yurtin (Cordova ’80): baseball team to shadowed by Cordova’s football High School in New Orleans healthy, active lifestyles through A Cordova High baseball play against men, success, this team routinely swept in 1977. He joined the college the development of excellent star, Yurtin helped Louisiana Clark was a pioneer for women in the field of top finishers and was coaching ranks in 1983 with stops youth sports facilities and orga- State University win its first sports at a young age. Before play- even known to trot across the fin- at Southern Utah State, Alaska- nizations, positive coaching, and Southeastern Conference title as ing softball with California State ish line holding hands. Anchorage, and Montana during access to play for all. 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