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JUNE 2016

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South Valley Living JUNE 2016

BE AU T Y T R ENDS

CR A FT I NG

32 The Golden Rules of Sun Protection 35 DIY: Leather Keychain

GOOD FI NDS 19 Non-Stop Fun at Exeter Hobbies

GOOD T I M ES

9 Be Amazed at Fresno Chaffee Zoo

I NSPIR AT ION

I NT ER EST

23 An Eclectic Collection at Orange Blossom Cottage

13 Creative Ways to Get Organized 29 The Many Benefits of Running

LOCA L S 6 Sayler Saddlery in Three Rivers 16 In Good Company with Evan Boling and Boling’s Barbershop

ON THE M A P

26 Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company in Fresno

STOR E FRONT 42 Welcome Summer

I N EV ERY ISSUE

36 Enjoy the View—Rosa Mills 38 What’s Cookin’—Grilled Watermelon Slices 40 Spotlight—Calendar of Events 45 Giving Back—Young Men’s Initiative Provides Resources and Opportunities Orange Blossom Cottage Photo by Tamara Orth

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Let’s hear it for the dads – those wonderful men who pour their time, energy and love into their children. If a father in your life deserves a special treat, we’ve got some ideas for you. First, treat Dad to an old-fashioned haircut and shave at Boling’s Barbershop, manned by a couple of the biggest personalities in town. Looking for something special to do with the dad in your life? Stroll on down to Exeter Hobbies, where you’ll find the supplies and expertise you need to expand upon your favorite hobby or to adopt a brand-new one. Those radio-controlled cars sure look fun… For a family field trip, nothing says adventure like a trip to the zoo. Fresno Chaffee Zoo has a rich history, and the new 13-acre African Adventure is a remarkable place for cultural discovery and interactive play. If Dad is a beer guy, he’ll appreciate a trip to the Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company’s brewery. What a delight it is to sip a locally brewed craft beer with the guy you admire most in a stylish brick venue that feels like a classical beer garden. For many of us, watching our fathers or grandfathers work hard every day has inspired us to be the best we can be. That’s certainly true for Kevin Sayler, who has spent most of his life riding in saddles or repairing them on his grandfather’s ranch. A man of few words and a cowboy all his life, Sayler now makes a living working on saddles, but also crafting custom-designed leather pieces through Sayler Saddlery. Finally, you’ll be inspired by Eddie Valero, who was disheartened by the lack of resources and educational opportunities for young men in small, rural towns. In response, he created Young Men’s Initiative to provide opportunities and address the needs of those with no father figures in their lives. His strategy? Fill their lives with love and compassion, and watch them find a deeper sense of belonging and connection to their community. Happy Father’s Day, and enjoy!

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S AY L E R S A D D L E RY IN THREE RIVERS IT’S RARE THAT A MAN’S LIFE so perfectly, almost symbolically, becomes tied by the multiple threads of the trade that he has made his own. From his younger years working his grandfather’s ranch in Lockwood to his later years owning the saddlery in Three Rivers, much of Kevin Sayler’s life has been spent either riding in saddles or repairing them. The very cattle he would herd could provide the leather that made up his seat. It’s a romantic notion, but city-dwellers do like to make poets and stoics out of the American cowboy. Sayler certainly is as quiet as a stoic, though, and nearer to nature than Wordsworth could ever have dreamed, but if you pressed him about his craft to ask if saddlery were an art, he’d humbly answer, “Naw, it’s mostly work. I haven’t given it that much thought.” “A cowboy all my life,” Sayler describes himself, “we’d always have to work on our own equipment cause we lived too far out of town, and my grandfather always told us, ‘If you broke it, you fix it.’” So Sayler grew up repairing his own saddles and equipment, learning from his grandfather and “a couple old boys that used to work back home, from watching ‘em.” Now the 56-year-old spends less time in the saddle and more time repairing them, which is just way the cookie crumbles, perhaps, when you start your own business, as did Sayler about five years ago when he opened Sayler Saddlery. He’ll still help with ranching here and there, but less often “because of the body gettin’ busted up. Plus I got a wife that didn’t want to be the one packing everything away to a rodeo while a crippled old guy follows her around,” Sayler says with a chuckle. While the move from saddle to saddlery could be described as a physical shift in perspective, “it was still tough starting off having to talk to all the people,” he says, acknowledging he’s a quiet fellow. “Yeah, that comes from working by yourself all that time out on the ranch.” Which is why Sayler is grateful for his wife, Melissa (“Mo”). The two make a good team, admits Sayler, and if you were to boil their partnership down, Mo puts a project in front of him and Sayler makes or repairs it. Other than working with orders and customers, “Mo, she does, what is it called,” Sayler pauses, “Facebook?” She maintains the saddlery’s online presence posting photos of Sayler’s different projects, but as for the cowboy, “I don’t even know how to turn on a computer.” But get the man going about saddles, and he’ll paint you a picture.

“There’s all kinds of different saddles out there,” says Sayler. You’ve got your ranching saddles, barrel racing saddles, cutting saddles – some that are heavier and some that are lighter. Sayler knows his way around its leather, buckles, straps and how to stich sheep’s wool, but he’s also family with a saddle’s other accoutrements, like chinks, bridle and saddlebags. By both custom and appearance, his shop couldn’t be a traditional saddlery anymore, but that hasn’t stopped the old rancher from applying his skills beyond the saddle. “It was harder to learn how to weld than work with leather,” Sayler says matter-of-factly, but since opening shop, he’s gotten some custom requests that have stretched the leatherworker’s craft. He’s upholstered leather chairs, even created a saddlebag for a motorcycle – which, he assures, is much more complicated than a saddlebag for a horse. “That was one I really had to think about. You’ve got to make sure the leather doesn’t fall near the exhaust.” Not one to rely upon computers anyway, Sayler doesn’t refer to YouTube instructional videos when starting a unique project – he’s old school, and will learn as he goes. One such project, and perhaps the most interesting – for Sayler anyway – involved a tourist from Malaysia. “I was just getting ready to close up, and he swung in and he said he wanted to meet the guy that was gonna make him a bag, instead of somebody from China.” The customer wanted a leather satchel for his computer, and you could argue the project thrust Sayler, briefly anyway, from saddler to fashion designer. “Mo was having to email the guy back and forth cause he kept kinda changing stuff,” Sayler muses, but in the end the bag sold for a reasonable $175 and “it turned into making quite a few more.” But for Sayler, working on a satchel will never compare to working on a saddle. It brings him comfort, he admits. Call it compulsion or nostalgia, but like a well-worn saddle that has conformed to the shape of its rider, Sayler has been shaped by his work. Does he love the scent of leather? “Oh yeah,” Sayler responds, and though never prone to more than a yep or no, he nearly pens a poem: “Especially when you get a saddle that’s just been pulled off a horse so you got all that sweat and everything, it just brings back those memories.” • Sayler Saddlery • 41891 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers (559) 561-4545 • Wednesday–Saturday: 10am – 6pm www.saylersaddlery.com • Find them on Facebook

Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, he’s a fan of his seven-year old son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.

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UNWANTED PETS WERE DONATED and housed in makeshift cages sometime after the turn of the 19th century in a small central valley community. In the early 1920s, an amphitheater was built, bringing more people and animals to Fresnoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s zoo. Shortly thereafter, bears, local cat species, hoof stock and birds of all types were housed in log cabin exhibits for all to see. Because the early history of Fresno Chaffee Zoo is vague, it is hard to say exactly when the zoo became a local attraction, but the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums officially recognizes that the Roeding Park Zoo opened in 1929. Many transformations have taken place over the years, but one important factor remains the same â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fresno Chaffee Zoo continues to be a soft spot for area residents. The newest African Adventure was completely funded by Measure Z, a one-tenth of one percent sales tax in Fresno County. 4 continued on page 10 JUNE 2016 ENJOY | 9

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“We are forever grateful for the community’s wonderful support of Fresno Chaffee Zoo. None of the exhibits or new projects would be possible without their continued support,” Ciara Norton, Fresno Chaffee Zoo marketing manager, says. Construction on the 13-acre African Adventure broke ground in January 2014 and the exhibit opened to the public on October 15, 2015. The African Adventure is a multiphase expansion featuring new animal species in natural habitat exhibits. Visitors can look across what resembles the African plains and savannas to witness lions roaming, a herd of African elephants, cheetahs, white rhinos and a brand-new giraffe feeding area equipped with a 360-degree view. Norton says the African exhibits provide opportunities for cultural discovery, interactive play areas and engaging live interpretation for all ages. “The reaction from the public has been outstanding,” she says. “We’ve seen attendance increase in just about every area of the zoo. Visitors are constantly amazed at the new exhibit, and it gives them something to be proud of since it couldn’t have been built without their support.” The Sea Lion Cove was the first exhibit built from Measure Z funds a couple of years ago. When deciding what exhibit to bring next, an African-themed exhibit made sense because it brought the opportunity to reintroduce lions who once roamed the grounds, as well as other large species. The Adventure brings many new species (large and small) including African elephants, cheetahs, meerkats and wildebeest. More than 25 animals in the new exhibit come from all over the United States. The male African elephant came from San Diego Zoo, while the male lion hails from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. More exhibits are in the works. The next new exhibit will be a remodel and expansion of the Malayan tiger exhibit. In 2014, four Malayan tiger cubs were born at the zoo, which helped in the conservation of tigers. A larger home will further help the species. Phase two of African Adventure will feature hippos and African crocodiles in a river-like setting. Norton says the zoo will always strive to be affordable for local residents, and it is starting to see more visitors from out of the area. “I overheard people talking about how they had traveled from across the Valley to visit, and they were so impressed that they plan to come back with more family members. I definitely see the expansion as being a great thing for this town,” Chaffee Zoo member and Fresno resident Bobbie Langley says. African Adventure also brings an educational and fun destination to the Valley, Norton says. “Its expansion allows the residents of Fresno County and travelers to spend even more time exploring and learning all about nature and the animals that inhabit it,” she says. Guests can take a break and watch the animals at one of the two dining options at the Zoo: the Kopje Lodge and Safari Café. The Lodge is a bistro-style restaurant featuring hamburgers, chicken strip baskets, gourmet mac n’ cheese, a daily soup, artisan sandwiches and a pizza oven. It will soon serve beer and wine. “We love the new exhibit because it is such an incredible improvement for the zoo. The animals seem genuinely happy and it allows kids to feel close to the animals. And sitting on the patio of the new snack bar, looking out toward the rhinos is an amazing, peaceful feeling,” Langley says. • Kimberly Horg earned her bachelor of arts in journalism from Humboldt State University. She is currently pursuing her master of fine arts in creative writing at Fresno State University. Kimberly has had hundreds of articles published throughout the country. To read more of her work, visit www.kimberlyhorg.com.

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SUMMERTIME – the unofficial recess from the rat race of the school year. The time for leisurely trips to the lake, later-than-usual bedtimes, and getting all those tasks that slipped into the “to do later” pile done before the whole routine sets in again come fall. And why shouldn’t you be able to enlist the help of a few extra pairs of hands while you organize your household? Take the customary dread out of the process by finding creative ways to repurpose some items you have lying around the house. We like to call it organizing outside of the box.

MASON JARS Having long been the safe keepers of your garden’s bounty and decadent homemade jams, mason jars are good for far more than just storing fruits and veggies. Use them in the pantry to house tea bags and cookies. It’ll cut down on the clutter of the original packaging and preserve freshness. Corral cotton balls, Q-tips, make-up brushes, bobby pins and razors in the bathroom. They are perfect for your craft room or workshop, neatly compartmentalizing everything from color pencils and paint brushes to nails, nuts and bolts.

A BREADBOX Sure, they’re ideal for keeping your kitchen counter free from the endless bags of bread, hot dog and hamburger buns that are inevitable during the warm summer months. But don’t overlook an old breadbox as the perfect place to stow medicine bottles, toiletries or make-up on the bathroom counter. Just make sure they are out of reach of your littles. If you detest a tangle of electrical cords, drill a large hole in the back of a wooden breadbox, place a multi-plug power cord inside and it’s instantly transformed into a charging station for electronics on your nightstand or the side table in your living room.4 continued on page 14

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THE GLASSLESS FRAME You know - the one your kiddo nailed with the Hot Wheel car a year ago that you can’t bring yourself to part with. Make sure it’s sturdy enough to take some pressure with a staple gun, pick up some chicken wire from the hardware store, cut a piece to fit the dimensions. Voilà! You now have your own handy dandy wall display for earrings. Use larger glassless frames with a few clothespins in your home office to display photos, notes or mail. If you don’t feel like your frame could withstand the stapling process, float it around other frames you have on the wall to add extra dimension, color and style to a room. THAT OLD STEAMER TRUNK Yes - the one that’s hiding in the garage, holding all of those family heirlooms, pictures and paperwork you’ve kept over the years. Pull it out, dust it off, redistribute the contents to shelves, photo albums, scrapbooks or a plastic bin and bring that beauty out to play in your living room as a coffee table. It’s ideal for storing blankets, throw pillows, board games and kids’ toys and it’s a cool conversation piece, too. Steamer trunks work perfectly at the foot of the bed to store any off-season clothing and accessories until the weather changes, freeing up valuable real estate in your closet. What better way to honor our loved ones than to use and love the stuff they treasured so much? A CHEST OF DRAWERS OR FILE CABINET There is nothing more functional than a tall, slender chest of drawers or a file cabinet. Consider putting one in the bathroom for handy access to clean towels, toilet tissue or your collection of smell-good lotions and body mists. Give your kitchen added space for plastic storage containers, paper products, dishtowels, placemats, cutting boards and baking tins. Kids’ rooms, notorious for corners amassed with toys, get an instant upgrade – and more space – once toys

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are organized and stowed in drawers. Save your entryway from becoming a catch-all for everyone’s stuff by designating a drawer for each family member. Encourage everyone to check their cubby for anything that needs to be taken with them for the day or redistributed to their rooms at night. Sanity: restored. YOUR OLD MAGAZINE RACK In this age of online media, we don’t often feel the need to keep paper versions of our favorite magazines. Give that lonely magazine rack a new lease on life. Use it in the kitchen to store baking sheets and cook books. Move it into the kids’ room to organize their favorite books. Repurpose it as a craft caddy to store yarn, fabric or scrapbooking supplies. It’s a good place to store your laptop for easy access in the den or living room so your couch or coffee table doesn’t become a perpetual stowing station. Relegate it to the bathroom for a unique way to hold towels and washcloths. Need a safe yet functional storage for your old record collection? Look no further than your old magazine rack. Getting organized can feel like a daunting task. But with an open mind, a few tools and a touch of creativity, you can set your family up for success, leaving more time, space and energy to enjoy life together. • Kimberly N. Bonéy, proud wife and mom, is a freelance writer, designer, up-cycler and owner of Herstory Vintage. When she’s not working, she is joyfully wielding jewelry-making tools and paintbrushes in her studio. Antique shops, vintage boutiques, craft stores and bead shops are her happy place.

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I N G O O D C O M PA N Y W I T H E VA N B O L I N G A N D B O L I N G ’ S B A R B E R S H O P THIS WASN’T THE FIRST TIME I’d gotten a haircut at Boling’s, but it was the first time I’d interviewed the barber while sitting in his chair. Scout’s honor though, whatever words I write about Evan Boling are not influenced by the straight razor he’s holding to my neck. Talk about the straight razor gets Evan thinking: Maybe customers come to barber shops for the razor alone. “The allure of danger,” he calls it, “like old mobster movies, back alley fights, you know?” – this coming from one of the friendliest dudes you’ll ever meet. These days, you’ll be hard pressed to find a seat at Boling’s, the barbershop is so popular. It’s not just the straight razor shave; there’s also the nostalgia of the old barbershop culture. The symbolism alone of that red, white and blue barber pole – it’s pure Americana. Even Aaron Ashford, Boling’s second barber, says he’s commonly asked, “What’s that smell? You smell just like my grandfather.” That, you ask, is the smell of a man, the smell of aftershave. Boling’s is packed, but sometimes their customers are mothers with young children or dudes barely out of their teens, none of whom likely have some a personal or historic allegiance to the barber culture. Yet the customers keep coming, waiting patiently while clippers buzz and barbers spin their yarns. “We’re definitely your wife’s favorite barber shop,” says Evan. “We’ve had guys come in here who only came because their wives said, ‘This is where you’re getting your cut.’” The reason for Boling’s popularity, with wives and mothers and men alike, will be obvious to anyone who takes a couple steps inside the shop. Only two because that’s how many it takes to find yourself smack dab in the middle of it all, the tiny two-chair curio shop and work-hour home to a couple of the largest personalities in town. Boling’s celebrated its fifth anniversary on April Fool’s Day, and Evan couldn’t have planned a better date. Good humor is the fuel that drives this shop, and though it’s been speeding along these past five years, it wasn’t until January 2014 that Boling’s hit full throttle. That month, Ashford fastened into the passenger seat to man the second chair. Before he became a barber, Ashford worked as a grocer and got his cut from Evan. “It was an awesome hangout,” Ashford says about Boling’s. “I’d spend my days off here and hang out when I got my hair cut. I would tell Evan, ‘Oh my gosh, you’ve got the best job in the whole world.’” “Yeah, and Aaron suits the shop perfectly,” says Boling. The two really do paint a perfect portrait: tattoos and beards and big smiles the both of them, with Boling sporting a Toronto Blue Jays cap and Ashford ready to stand in as John Goodman’s more dapper doppelganger. “You know, you can’t fake a good haircut,” Boling begins, philosophizing hair. “If a haircut is jenky, it’s jenky. But,” he ponders further, “it’s not always a jenky haircut. Sometimes people just have jenky hair.” Ashford offers exhibit A, the head of hair with a cowlick the size of a typhoon. “There’s nothing you can do,” Ashford adds, shaking his head, as Boling echoes, “Yep, nothing you can do. He had a high-pressure system moving in from the east.” “Nothing you can do,” Ashford says again, then Boling adds dramatically, “except hold on tight.”

Sharp cuts and straight shaves make up the menu at Boling’s, but the jokes are always on the house. But ask Boling what he hopes customers can expect coming into the shop, and he responds with two things: “A traditional men’s haircut and to be treated with respect. It’s sounds super hokey, but I treat people like I want to be treated.” That goes for everyone who walks through his door. “I wanted all walks of life. I wanted grandpas all the way down to grandbabies,” he says. “I’ll talk old cars with any old man, and when you get some kooky kid in here you can sometimes laugh pretty hard.” From vintage motorcycle signs to a taxidermy armadillo, Boling’s décor could capture the curiosity of both young and old. Closer to an eclectic natural museum than barbershop, Boling’s has gathered curios like a mini alligator head and mounted gazelles, old punk rock posters and collectible beer signs. As for the shop’s theme, Boling had one simple method in mind: “If I’m going to be here 10 hours a day, it would be cool to have it like a spare bedroom in my house.” Which really gets at the heart of Boling’s. The place feels more like the extension of his home and his personality than a place of business. Even Boling admits, “I don’t think of myself as a barber. I think of myself as Evan, who cuts hair during the week.” Sure, both he and Ashford cut hair like pros, but ultimately Boling’s wouldn’t be Boling’s without these two barbers being themselves. While it’s not uncommon for barbers and their customers to build close ties over a cut, the relationship usually ends with the final transaction, the exchange of currency and services. But if you look closely in his shop, asking Boling about the paintings decorating his walls, he’ll casually say they’re gifts painted by friends. One such portrait depicts Ashford and Boling smiling largely, their arms around each other’s shoulder. That’s a special one, says Boling, “for somebody to go home and etch on a piece of tin and pull out a small brush to paint a picture of you,” he trails. “That’s amazing.” What’s amazing is when the customers start appreciating their barber just as much, if not more than the cuts. The proof is in the paintings hanging on the wall and the people hanging about the shop just for good company. And with good company comes friendly ribbing, just as customer Miguel Reyes deadpans when asked why he chooses Boling’s: “It’s either this or Supercuts.” The shop collectively laughs, and Boling scrapes away the last of the lather from my neck, turning the chair to face the mirror. I nod approval then ask, “And how’s the back?” “Super thick and juicy, as you like it.” Yeah, Boling knows. • Boling’s Barbershop• 112 S. Church St., Visalia • (559) 679-8816 Tuesday–Friday, 8:30am-6pm; Saturday, 8:30am-noon Find them on Facebook

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OVERDRIVE N O N - S TO P F U N AT E X E T E R H O B B I E S WHEN YOU BEGIN TO THINK about the range of seriousness with which an enthusiast attacks his hobby, you start to realize the word’s descriptive shortcomings. “Hobby” can describe anything from building ships in bottles to collecting coins, from trading cards to flying kites or playing with paper dolls. Whether it’s a quiet pastime or frenetic passion, you can probably call it a hobby. And though one man’s passion may be another man’s waste of time, there’s at least one Exeter building large enough where every hobby can find its place. If you’re not a competitive radio-controlled (R/C) car racer or Kendama trickster, Exeter Hobbies may have flown under your radar – especially if you haven’t yet been caught up by the latest craze, flying drones. But if you are remotely curious to find new interests, you’ll probably find one to grab your attention in the 15,000-square-foot building.

Owner Mark Hull started Exeter Hobbies about five years ago when he realized he could turn his own hobby, building and racing R/C cars, into a career. “You definitely do it because you love it,” Hull says. “We started selling stuff online, and then I found this beautiful building in Exeter.” Hull didn’t just turn transform the building into a retail store, though. He also created a massive playground for R/C car enthusiasts. “We are a hobby shop,” he explains, “but our primary interest in this area is family entertainment. We have a really large indoor off-road track, and a person can come in and spend $10 and race around a truck for about an hour.” Hull built a 3,000-square-foot, off-road clay track replete with jumps and curves. “There’s a driver stand for people of all ages to stand up and get a better view of the track,” says Hull, adding that it’s handicap accessible.4 continued on page 20

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Hull also built a rock crawling course, “a big off-road track filled mostly with rock and wood,” he says, through which a Jeep-like R/C “navigates around, trying to find different ways through.” A $5 or $10 rental will buy a guest one hour on either track, plus the use of its respective vehicle, but guests who bring their own R/C cars can use the track for the entire day, plus get a spot to charge batteries, for only 10 bucks.

“IT ALLOWS PEOPLE TO LIVE OUT A DREAM. A LOT OF ADULTS MIGHT NOT ADMIT IT, BUT THEY’RE HAVING A LOT OF FUN BUILDING, TUNING, IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR CARS.” And you’re never too old pick up an R/C and start racing, says Hull. “We’ve got some serious guys, retired guys who come,” says Hull, and clubs even organize their own races. While purchasing an R/C car can be an investment, it’s also a lot cheaper than renting one every hour, and cheaper still than investing in more expensive hobbies – like an actual car. “I’m one of the kids that didn’t get into sports, and so my family allowed me to buy an R/C car and play with it, build it, race it, fix it, repair it, modify it,” says Hull. “I later did that with real cars.” Once Hull made the transition to real cars, he began repairing a hot rod. He laughs, saying that cost way more than an R/C ever did, “and it’s still not done.” “This is a hobby that a lot of people within reason can afford,” says Hull, plus “it allows people to live out a dream. A lot of adults might not admit it, but they’re having a lot of fun building, tuning, improving the performance of their cars.” People’s dreams do differ, so what makes sense to Hull and other R/C enthusiasts might seem crazy to somebody else. Case in point: “right now what’s really hot with kids is Kendamas, those little sticks with balls. Yeah, I don’t really get it,” admits Hull, “but it’s not my generation.” His shop carries about 50 different models of Kendamas right now, but once he had a woman ask him to find the holy grail of Kendamas. “I had a lady begging me to find this model, but I told her I didn’t have it. So I Googled it and it was $400, and the ball was the size of a basketball.” Surprised, Hull asked the woman if she was aware of the cost, and “she wrote back saying she knew, and that three other parents were looking for this, too.” Sure, that seems like a lot of money for a stick and ball, but after all, kids used to spend their entire allowances on cardboard coins with cheap screenprinted images – remember Pogs? So maybe Kendamas aren’t that outrageous after all. That’s the beauty of hobbies. “Well, we call it an addiction sometimes,” Hull says with a laugh. They don’t have to make sense to anybody else – only you. So feel free to explore your passion, addiction, hobby or whatever you call it, from racing R/C cars or flying R/C helicopters, to building trains, planes and other plastic models. Maybe you’ll find your niche at Exeter Hobbies. •

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Repurposed A N E C L E C T I C CO L L E C T I O N AT O R A N G E B LO S S O M COT TA G E TAKE A FIVE-MINUTE DRIVE outside Porterville, and if you know where to look, you’ll find a small boutique in the middle of a ranch surrounded by orange trees. Its location already makes Orange Blossom Cottage a unique shopping experience, but owner Maribel Menna believes their goods are what really sets them apart. “Orange Blossom is a vintage store, an accommodation of new and old, and we’ve created an element of style for people to decorate their homes. There’s probably four or five different styles in here,” says Menna. Menna is talking about the Cottage’s eclectic collection of home furnishings – repurposed, reclaimed, refinished – ranging in style from industrial to shabby chic and French country to vintage farm. Like most cottages, Orange Blossom is cozy, so the goal is to focus on quality over quantity. “Yeah, bringing quality into the store is something we aim for,” Menna says. She speaks like a seasoned retailer, but it was only two years ago that she even began to think about opening a shop. “Honestly, I thought we were crazy,” says Menna. “My first thought was, ‘What am I doing? I don’t know anything about this. I know nothing about running a store, let alone owning a store.’” It wasn’t just that Menna was venturing into a totally new business, but she also had a full-time job as manager for a field and grower service company, working with citrus growers.

“But I used to shop at this place called La Vintage Rue,” a Porterville boutique, which Menna loved. In November 2013, she was shopping in La Vintage Rue when “the lady who ran the store, Donna, says, ‘Maribel, you should buy the store.’” Donna planted a seed that Menna soon began to tend. She approached her best friend, Karrie Batchelor, and asked, “How do you feel about opening a store?” Karrie, who also works with citrus growers, simply asked how they’d find the time. “We’ll find it,” Menna replied. She laughs describing her relationship with Karrie, who usually voices caution while Menna runs wild with ideas. The two complement each other, though Menna says she couldn’t have made the shop work without Karrie. “She’s my biggest cheerleader and supporter.” As Menna explored the idea of buying La Vintage Rue, she began thinking of other possibilities. She had friends who for years had been begging her to do something with an abandoned building on their ranch – turn it into a fruit stand, anything. “It was wasted space and no one was doing anything with it,” Menna says, so after thinking about that property, she called her friends and proposed she turn it into a store. 4 continued on page 24

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“That’s when Orange Blossom started, and Donna is the reason. Walking into La Vintage Rue that day, Donna talking to me, it inspired me,” says Menna. Orange Blossom Cottage opened in June 2014, taking the name from the surrounding orange orchards. Cottage was Donna’s idea, who had come to work with Menna. “Without her guidance,” Menna says of Donna, “I wouldn’t have done this, because honestly I didn’t know anything about the business.” Donna taught Menna about different styles of décor, and how to create vignettes, “basically how to put things together.” With Donna’s help, Menna learned the ropes of going to shows and working with other retailers. “She takes care of us girls,” Menna says. With such a busy schedule, it is somewhat surprising that Menna would even want to start a second business. “I think it goes back to my family history. They used to have a produce business many years ago, and I always miss that.” When Orange Blossom Cottage opened in 2014, Menna admits she wasn’t as prepared as she would have liked to be, but a near-tragedy in 2015 actually gave Menna an opportunity to open the store a second time. Like anybody who works in the citrus industry, Menna knows how much damage hail can do to an orange. So when a hailstorm struck Porterville in May 2015, she began checking on her clients’ fields, without a second thought to Orange Blossom Cottage. “That was the last thing on my mind,” Menna says. Of all the things that could go wrong with her business – bankruptcy, fire, theft, you name it – hail had never entered the equation. So when she got the call that hail had clogged the gutters and water began pouring through the roof into the shop, Menna rushed to salvage what she could. “It was one of the most devastating things to walk in – honestly I didn’t know what to believe. I thought the whole building was going to collapse.” Menna made calls, and within 20 minutes help had arrived – her family, husband, Karrie, and other friends. “We had about 12 people moving everything out of the way, and we only lost a couple tables. That’s it,” says Menna. “We had two options then. Either this was a sign to get out, not to do this anymore, or we come back stronger.”

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Menna, Karrie, and Donna came back stronger. They upped their decorations and merchandise, “and we brought in gas pumps and Coca-Cola machines, you know, to make it a little more country,” says Menna. Menna was disappointed that Orange Blossom was closed for repairs during its one-year anniversary, but its reopening two months later provided a second chance to do things the second time the way she would have liked to do them the first. It was a second start. Though it’s unlikely she’d want to go through another hailstorm to learn any more lessons. She, Karrie and Donna are happy to sell their respective goods by consignment, and thank their customers for keeping them afloat. Says Menna, “without them and without God, we don’t exist.” • Orange Blossom Cottage • 1018 West Teapot Dome, Porterville (559) 781-1400 • Wednesday-Sunday: 11am-5pm Find them on Facebook & Instagram

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THERE ARE MANY REASONS you would find yourself in downtown Fresno. Maybe you work for the government. Maybe you’re catching a Grizzlies game. Maybe you’re just out for a stroll on a pleasant 104-degree summer evening. The possibilities are endless. There’s one more reason to find your way to downtown Fresno: Beer (which is an especially good reason). Within the Fresno triangle of Highways 99, 41 and 180, you’ll find the Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company. Most folks probably found it long before they ever visited the brewery itself, since Tioga’s libations can be found in just about every grocery store, liquor store or concession stand in the Tulare-Kings-Fresno County area. They’re at beer festivals, tap takeovers, college graduations. They’re in Fresno, Visalia, Clovis, Madera, Bakersfield, Woodlake. But where did they come from? Tioga-Sequoia has actually been around the Valley since 2007. According to company president Michael Cruz, Tioga initially began as a “contract brewery,” supplying recipes and methods to other larger brewing operations for production. This shifted in 2010 when Tioga became its own in-house operation. Just blocks from the Grizzlies stadium, Tioga operates out of what was initially intended to be a brewpub. Now a stylish brick venue, the setting is reminiscent of a classical beer garden, complete with indoor/outdoor seating areas and picnic style tables. In discussing the spirit and intention behind the creation of Tioga, Cruz notes “the local element has been a huge part.” This is evident from its location selection to its branding and goals. The beer labels commandeer the names of known landmarks and figures, such as Mt. Whitney Xpa, Half Dome California Wheat, Joaquin Murrieta Chile Beer and General Sherman IPA. However, it is its original intent that sets it apart in its dedication to the idea of “local.” As Cruz explains it, the initial aim

was to be a distribution brewery, which was unique since most of what was available for locals at the time was their nearby brewpub, where patrons can acquire the product only on site. As a distribution brewery, they could make local beers more easily available and craft beers unique to the region, not just the neighborhood. In the early days of the Central Valley craft beer scene, there were no such local options. You could get craft beer from the colossus of the Central Coast, Firestone-Walker, from the SoCal titan, Stone Brewing, or from the king of the North, Sierra Nevada, to name a few. But Cruz and his associates at Tioga wanted to provide staple beers truly distinctive to the Valley. As Cruz pointed out, “You’re only as local as you are relevant,” and his team plans to achieve this through growth focused on concentration, availability and recognition within the Valley. There’s no better metaphor for this than Tioga’s newest change to one of its oldest brews: the 99 Golden Ale. Aside from it soon being available in cans as a “six-pack of pints,” the ale will now sport a graphic of the pine tree and palm tree. The symbolism is rich. Highway 99 itself links the major Central Valley cities, providing a unity of the Valley communities. The 99 Golden Ale tends to be the initial beer for those first venturing into Tioga’s craft selections because it’s “good for every occasion but can lead to other flavors” and can serve as a highway to transport one into craft beers of all styles. Finally, the palm meeting the pine is a longtime icon seen from Highway 99 that denotes the geographic centrality of the area within the state and is a reminder that the Valley is its own territory, being neither Northern nor Southern California. Together, it seems the statement is that the 99, both the highway and the ale, would be “the road to craft beer” in the Central Valley. But Tioga, like the 99, makes efforts to lead locals not only to craft beer but also to other local craftsmen, local landmarks and to each other. Rush Day, an event held each December, highlights Tioga’s coffee infused beers and local coffee roasters. The event also features local food vendors who use the beer in their cooking. Tioga is planning a similar event in the spring to highlight its Midnight Lightening Imperial Stout with barrel-aged variants. They’re also teaming up with the High Sierra Trail Crew for a four-day camp focused on getting locals outdoors to learn and perform trail maintenance in the Sierras, thus taking a more active part in enjoying and preserving their natural treasures to the east. Though still growing, Tioga-Sequoia is a brewery Valley locals can truly call their own. So whether you’re heading down Highway 99 or hunting down a bottle of 99, know that either one can guide you to the breadth and heights of local ingenuity, creativity and craft. Though water may be scarce, the beer isn’t: Drink local. • Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company • 745 Fulton Street, Fresno Wednesday 4-9pm, Thursday-Friday 4-11pm, Saturday 12-11pm, Sunday 12-6pm www.tiogasequoia.com • Find them on Facebook & Instagram

Ben Ralph is a longtime off-and-on Visalia local. Originally hailing from the outskirts of Ave. 328, he now spends his time balancing a career with walking the Earth, like Caine from the TV series Kung Fu. His writing is about the latter.

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THE MANY BENEFITS OF RUNNING RUNNING. People either love it or hate, but like any race, the progression from either emotional state usually happens in only one direction. If you’ve ever hated running, you’ve probably never given it a fair shake, because most runners will tell you – they used to hate it, too. Even the self-professed couch potato could be next year’s marathoner, because there’s just something transformative about running. Yeah, it’s a healthy hobby and all, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. Ask any avid runner and they’ll attempt to explain why – because like vegans and Crossfitters, runners love their thing – but ultimately, you’ll need to lace up your own shoes to find out. In the meantime, here’s a few reasons why running might be for you.

EASY ACCESS How easy is it get into running? Well, you can start right now. Seriously. Drop the magazine and go. A runner can be a lone wolf, a pack of one. There’s no waiting around for teammates, calling dibs on the open court. For runners, the world is their treadmill, and the only cost is a pair of sneaks. “A good pair of running shoes is all you really need,” agrees Josh Escobedo, Mt. Whitney’s assistant coach for track and cross-country teams. “It’s your injury prevention,” he continues. A good quality pair of shoes costs about 120 bucks (maybe half that at discount retailers), but the cost pales in comparison to other hobbies and activities.4 continued on page 30

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QUICK STRIDES Unless you’re a prodigy, few things in life come easily or quickly, but even beginning runners can improve their pace and distance in just a matter of weeks. “Start very light,” advises Escobedo. There’s no reason to leap into five or six miles immediately but, he adds, “the results come fairly quickly.” He’s seen people who’ve never run a mile in their life improve to four or five miles after a month. With discipline and training, even a new runner can be marathon-ready in just four months. Marissa Bebout, a manager at Sole 2 Soul, admits that while she didn’t exactly hate running long distances, she didn’t have a desire for it either. “Even a 5K was torture to me,” she laughs – until she tried it. “There’s a certain state of mind that comes from running long distances. You realize how high your potential can be. I never thought I’d run 10 miles for fun, and now I do that on a regular basis,” she says. “Everything that seemed hard before is much easier to do now.” BETTER HEALTH It may seem like an obvious statement: running is a healthy habit. Exercise is good for you. But running offers much more than just good cardio. Says Escobedo, “I don’t know how to explain it, and I haven’t seen research, but I wake up easier in the morning, I have more energy, my body craves healthier foods. I usually have a more positive outlook on the day.”

Bebout agrees. “When I’m running, everything else falls into place,” adding that when she eats poorly, she runs poorly. Maybe it’s the release of endorphins, or perhaps the power of positive thinking, but whatever the cause, runners seem to agree: it keeps them healthy and happy. COOL COMMUNITY That’s probably why runners go out of their way to run together: they keep good company. “There’s lots of groups to run with to hold you accountable,” says Bebout, “and a much larger network in Visalia than there ever was. All the runners you meet are really great people, and they want to see you succeed.” Even in competitive cross-country, Escobedo says students, even among rival schools, support one another. “It’s known as a very individual sport but the team aspect is very alive. They work together, they encourage each other, and we all know the other teams.” In short, says Escobedo, “the run community is fantastic.” And really, that community is ready to welcome anybody who is willing to lace up their own shoes. •

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www.visaliarunners.org Since 1979, and picking up the pace ever since, Visalia Runners is a large community of runners that organizes races, running groups and other events. A $45 membership includes discounts on some local races and at retailers Sole 2 Soul and Total Nutrition. Sole 2 Soul: www.sole2soulsports.com With three locations in the Central Valley (Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield), this retailer is a one-stop-shop for all your running needs: shoes, accessories, nutrition. Most importantly: they’re friendly and informative, and can size your foot better than Cinderella’s glass slipper. They even offer training programs, like the couch to 5K, couch to 10K, and couch to halfmarathon. Know your apps There’s a plethora of running apps to track your distance and pace, and even offer tips. MapMyRun and Nike’s Running App lead the traditional pack, but for the outlandishly inspiring application, check out “Zombies, Run!”, which can turn even the most mundane run into a race for survival.

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Kaweah Oaks Preserve 29979 Road 182, Exeter Just a 10-minute drive east of Visalia, the preserve’s multiple shaded trails offer a nice retreat from the suburbs and a moderate introduction to trail running. The Orchards Here in the Central Valley, there’s no shortage of fields to choose from – be respectful of private property, of course, but most farmers won’t mind a solo runner enjoying the shade of an orchard. Rocky Hill Drive (off 65) and Yokohl Drive (off 198) These scenic roads will take you over and behind Rocky Hill, but you can avoid the hill altogether (if you don’t want the challenge) and just enjoy the rolling hillsides further up Yokohl Valley.

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| BY KIMBERLY N. BONÉY

THE GOLDEN RULES OF S U N P R OT E C T I O N THIS SEASON, you are probably spending every moment you possibly can outside. Our skin is exposed and vulnerable more often than we realize—driving around with the windows down, having lunch al fresco, enjoying a stroll on the River Trail—and exposure to damaging rays is no joke. Putting on sunscreen should be as normal a part of your beauty routine as your favorite mascara. Now is the time to make sure you’re using the right kind of sunscreen and that you’re also using it correctly. LOVE YOUR SUNSCREEN Finding your sunscreen soul mate is the key factor for using it regularly. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, each year in the United States, more than 5.4 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are treated. So if you don’t love your sunscreen, it may make you less likely to put it on or to reapply. Happily, there are plenty of formulas from which to choose. Your makeup alone isn’t enough. Makeup and daily moisturizers with SPF will protect your skin if you load them on and reapply every 90 minutes, but who’s really going to do that? And most SPF-spiked beauty products skimp on the important UVA-blocking ingredients. So think of your moisturizer and makeup as an extra layer of protection, and always apply a lightweight, broad-spectrum sunscreen such as Clinique’s City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25.

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An SPF of 30 to 50 is adequate. BEWARE OF HIGH NUMBERS SPF (or sun protection factor) basically translates to how long you can stay exposed to the sun without burning. For example, SPF 15 means that it will take 15 times as long for your skin to burn. When the number gets to more than 50, the rule doesn’t apply. A proposed FDA regulation will limit the maximum SPF value on sunscreen labeling to SPF 50+. An SPF of 30 to 50 is adequate. Even if the sunscreen claims to be waterproof, it can still be wiped off with a towel or come off when sweating, so make sure to reapply every couple of hours. If you’ve been in water, reapply as soon as you get out. LOOK FOR “BROAD SPECTRUM” FORMULAS The sun emits two types of rays, UVA and UVB: Think A for aging and B for burning. UVA can damage skin on a deeper level, while UVB causes sunburns. Broad-spectrum sunscreens protect against both UVA and UVB rays. Check the label for titanium dioxide, zinc oxide or avobenzone. These are the UVA heavy hitters. Apply sunscreen about 15 to 30 minutes prior to stepping out, and be sure to cover all of your body’s exposed areas, including the back of your neck, shoulders, chest, ears and hands. And always use a lip balm with SPF. LAYER IT ON Think you apply enough? Almost no one does. The biggest mistakes people make when applying sunscreen? Not using enough and not reapplying. It takes one ounce (enough lotion to fill a shot glass) to

cover your body properly. For spray formulas, hold the nozzle close to your skin and spritz, moving slowly up and down until you see a sheen, then go back over the area. For your face, apply a pea-size drop to each cheek, your forehead and chin, then rub in. If you wear contacts or have sensitive eyes, consider using children’s sunscreen on your face. The formulas are usually run-resistant, so they are less likely to get in your eyes. EXPIRATION DATES MATTER A bottle of SPF won’t last more than a few weeks if you’re using as much as you should. If it does, toss it after a year. The formula is less effective over time and it deteriorates even faster when exposed to heat. Most sunscreens are designed with specially formulated stabilizers that protect their potency for up to three years, assuming you didn’t let it bake for days in your backyard. Store sunblock in a cool place and while you’re at the beach, keep it in the shade. MEDS CAN MAKE YOU MORE VULNERABLE Almost half of all medications can make your skin more susceptible to sunburns, and some prescriptions require you to avoid sun completely, so ask your pharmacist. Medications like tetracycline, and diuretics and painkillers such as Celebrex, Aleve and ibuprofen up your chances of getting a burn. They make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, specifically to UVA wavelengths, which means you need to be extra vigilant about sunscreen when you’re taking them.

DON’T STOP AT SUNSCREEN Sunscreen is only one part of a sun-smart plan. The hierarchy of sun protection should be avoidance first, then seek shade and wear a wide-brim hat and protective clothing, then use sunscreen. Consider hitting the beach or pool in the morning instead of midday (when sun is strongest), and bring an umbrella. Overcast? The sun’s UV light does get through on cloudy days. In fact, some types of clouds can actually increase UV intensity by reflecting and refracting sunlight. Bottom line: wear sunscreen every time you head outside. IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO START SAFE HABITS So you baked in the sun as a teen with little or no sunscreen. While regular tanning or getting several bad burns when you’re young raises your risk of skin cancer, what’s critical is that you put on sunscreen now. Since skin’s ability to repair itself decreases with age, your risk is even greater if you burn now. So be safe in the sun and find the products that work for you. •

Melissa Gulden is an English teacher and sports enthusiast with an extensive background in cosmetics and makeup artistry.

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CRAFTING

| STORY AND PHOTOS BY TAMARA ORTH

Hold the Key

D I Y: L E AT H E R K E Y C H A I N

A SIMPLE AND STURDY KEYCHAIN. PERFECT FOR A FATHER’S DAY GIFT!

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• Hammer • Key rings or lobster claw clasp • Sharp scissors • Leather strips (look for belt-making kits at your local craft store) • Leather puncher or other sharp object, like an ice pick or nail • Riveting kit

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cut your leather strip to desired size. 2. If desired, trim one end of the leather strip into a curved shape with sharp scissors. 3. Using your leather punch or sharp object, create three holes in the leather strip one on each end, and one approximately an inch and a half from one of the ends. 4. Between the two closest holes, cut out two small triangles. This is where the key ring or clasp will lay. 5. Slide key ring or clasp onto the leather strip and begin folding. Begin by aligning the single end hole with the middle hole, then fold over the remaining flap. 6. Once all of the holes are aligned, follow the instructions in the riveting kit. Insert one of the two metal riveting pieces into all three holes. Place the other piece of the rivet on the other side. 7. Using a solid and even surface, hammer the riveting pieces together until they are locked in place. If you want to make this craft a little more personal, a fun addition would be to buy a leather-craft alphabet kit (found in the leather-craft department of the craft store) to add a name or phrase. JUNE 2016 ENJOY | 35

ENJOY THE VIEW

| PHOTO: ROSA MILLS

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LAKE KAWEAH, TULARE COUNTY

Rosa Mills has been a wedding and portrait photographer for 16 years. Living in Three Rivers brings her closer to two of her favorite things, nature and relaxing. She loves to travel abroad for adventure and inspiration. She travels anywhere for your perfect portrait. Visit her website at www.pics-perfect.com APRIL JUNE 2016 ENJOY | 37

WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COOKINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

| BY LANA GRANFORS | PHOTO: KARA STEWART

June Recipe

Do you remember, eating watermelon as a child? I sure do! Those hot and humid Texas summer days were almost bearable while eating a crisp, cold slice of watermelon. I remember with pure pleasure the cold juices dripping down my arms and off my chin. This summer, there will be many watermelon dishes at our house, and these grilled savory watermelon slices are just two ideas. They are our latest cravings and so simple to make!

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When grilled, the natural sugars caramelize. When topped with savory ingredients, such as salty prosciutto, tangy feta and an intense balsamic glaze, the melon transforms into a flavor bomb. So good! For dessert, drizzle honey on watermelon slices and place on a hot grill for 3-4 minutes per side until marks form and caramelize. Remove from the grill and top with toasted sliced almonds.

Enjoy!

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DIRECTIONS - GRILLED SAVORY

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STEP 1: Whisk vinegar, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Add sliced onions and let stand at least 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.

PREP TIME: 10 minutes GRILL TIME: 4 – 8 minutes TOTAL TIME: 14 – 18 minutes

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SPOTLIGHT

JUNE 2016

in the june spotlight FROM FOOD TO FUN, SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY

Father’s Day Brew ‘n’ Que

Side of the Mounain Music Festival

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THREE RIVERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM JUNE 19 | 12 - 4 PM

WELKER RANCH JUNE 11 - 12| NOON

11 CASA/Creative Center Benefit Concert

This inaugural music festival will feature bands like Brothers Comatose, Crow and the Canyon, The Easy Leaves and many more. A food truck will be on site and camping is available. For more information, visit their Facebook event page.

Concerts Under the Stars

(KINGSBURG) MEMORIAL PARK JUNE 23, 30 | 8 PM

Hosted by Grace Note Music Studio, this concert will showcase their talented teachers. This family friendly event will have lots of great raffle prizes. For more information, visit www.bandtogethervisalia.com.

Enjoy the music which has been a part of Kingsburg’s summers since 1887. Dale Engstrom will lead the City Band as it provides music and summertime entertainment for the valley during its 130th season. For more information, visit www.kingsburgcityband.com.

Cactus and Succulent Society Annual Summer Show & Sale

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SIERRA VISTA MALL JUNE 4 - 5 | 7 PM

The Cactus and Succulent Society promotes knowledge, study and interest of cacti and succulent plants and sharing of this common interest. At this annual free event, you will find quality plants for sale and an exhibtion of show plants. Experts from around California will be on hand to answer questions about selecting and growing cacti and succulents. They will also share care and maintenance tips. For more information, visit www.sierravistamall.com. 40 | ENJOY JUNE 2016

(VISALIA) FOX THEATER JUNE 10 | 7 PM

Celebrate Father’s Day with brew, pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad and green salad. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children. You can also take a tour of their new “Mineral King Room.” For more information, visit www.3rmuseum.org.

7th Annual Knights of Columbus Parish Pride Car Show

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OLD TOWN CLOVIS RODEO GROUNDS JUNE 11 | 7 AM

The Porterville Knights of Columbus raise money throughout the year through various events for several local charities. The car show helps fund these projects and bring the community together. For more information, visit www.parishpridecarshow.com.

CALENDAR

Clovis June 3, 10, 17, 24

• Bluegrass in the Park, Clovis Veteran’s Memorial Park, 6:30 - 8:30 pm • Farmer’s Market, Old Town Clovis, Pollasky Ave., 5:30 - 9 pm June 4 • Old Town Clovis Craft Beer Crawl, Old Town, 5 - 8:30 pm June 4, 5 • Cactus and Succulent Society Annual Summer Show & Sale, Sierra Vista Mall, 1050 Shaw Ave., (559) 299-0660, www.sierravistamall.com June 4, 11, 18, 25 • Old Town Clovis Farmer’s Market, 521 Pollasky Ave., 5:30 - 9pm, (559) 298-5774, www.oldtownclovis.org June 9, 23 • Rock the Mall Concert Series, Sierra Vista Mall, 1050 Shaw Ave., (559) 299-0660, 6 - 9 pm, www.sierravistamall.com June 20 • Hinds Hospice Angel Babies Golf Classic, Fort Washington Golf and Country Club, www.hindshospice.org June 24 - 26 • Gun and Antique Show, Old Town Clovis Veterans Memorial District, 9 am - 5 pm

Dinuba

June 3 • Cruise Night Concert featuring Skip Martin, Dinuba Entertainment Plaza, 8 pm June 4 • Cars in the Park Car Show, 855 E. El Monte Way, 10 am - 2 pm

Fresno

June 2 • ‘90s R&B a Tribute of Love & Dedication, Fulton 55, 8 pm June 2 - 12 • Good Company Players present “An Ideal Husband,” 2nd Space Theatre, www.gcplayers.com June 2 - 30 • Good Company Players present “Hello, Dolly!,” Roger Rockas inner Theatre, www.gcplayers.com June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Carthop, Fulton Mall, 11 am - 2 pm, www.downtownfresno.org June 3, 10, 17, 24 • Live Jazz at the Standard, 9455 N. Washington Road, 6 - 8 pm, www.standardfresno.com June 3 • “Let It Be Me,” Warnors Center, 7:30 pm, www.warnors.org June 4 • Zoobilation!, Fresno Chaffee Zoo • Ron Thompson & His Resistors, The Tower Theatre, 8 pm June 8 • Respite by the River: Reading by Soul Vang with music by Fresno Harp Circle, San Joaquin River Parkway and Conversation Trust, Inc., 6 - 8 pm, www.riverparkway.org June 10 • The Great Gatsby Party, Fulton 55, 7 pm June 16 • [Modern] Classic Films Series: The NeverEnding Story, Warnors Center, 6 pm, www.warnors.org June 16 - 30 • Good Company Players present “I Hate Hamlet,” 2nd Space Theatre, www.gcplayers.com June 25 • The Legends of Motown All Star Revue Show, The Tower Theatre, 8 pm

Hanford June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Thursday Night Market Place, Downtown Hanford, 5:30 - 9 pm Kingsburg June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Kingsburg Farmer’s Market, Memorial Park, 5 - 8 pm June 23, 30 • Concerts Under the Stars, Memorial Park, 8 pm Lemoore June 6 • Summer Public Swim Opening Day, Lemoore High School Pool, 1 - 2:50 pm, (559) 924-6767 June 17 • Rockin’ the Arbor and Car Show, Lemoore Chamber of Commerce, 300 E St., 6 pm, www.lemoorechamberofcommerce.com Lindsay June 3, 10, 17, 24 • Friday Night Market, Downtown Lindsay, 6 pm

Paso Robles

June 5 • Lee Brice, Vina Robles Amphitheater, 8 pm June 23 • Maxwell, Vina Robles Amphitheater, 8 pm June 29 • Chicago, Vina Robles Amphitheater, 8 pm

Porterville June 3

• First Friday Coffee, Galaxy 9 Theatre, 7 am June 3, 10, 17, 24 • Music on Main Street, 6 - 8 pm June 7, 14, 21, 28 • Farmer’s Market, Sierra View Medical Center Market, 9 am - noon June 11 • 7th Annual Knights of Columbus Parish Pride Car Show, 7 am, www.parishpridecarshow.com

Selma

June 15 • Chamber of Commerce Mixer, Second Chance Animal Shelter, 2831 W. Front St., 5 pm, (559) 891-2235

Springville

June 4 • Springville Farmers’ Market, Highway 190, Downtown Springville, 8 am - noon Three Rivers June 2 - 7 • Center Stage Strings Music Festival, St Anthony’s Retreat, (559) 561-4595 June 4 • 1st Saturday in Three Rivers June 19 • Father’s Day Brew n’ Que, Three Rivers Historical Museum, noon - 4 pm, (559) 561-2707, www.3museum.org Tulare June 2 • First Day of the Garden’s Kid Club, The Gardens at Cal Turf, 10 am, www.thegardenscalturf.com June 4 • Drifting on Air Tillandsias workshop, The Gardens at Cal Turf, www.thegardenscalturf.com • Pop-Up Dinner and Outdoor Movie, Elaine’s Tres Bien at The Gardens at Cal Turf, 6:30 pm, www.thegardenscalturf.com • Tulare County Dairy Princess Coronation, TDES Hall, (559) 686-1547 June 18 • Water Smart Seminar, The Gardens at Cal Turf, 10 am June 25 • Miniature Garden Demo & Creation Station, The Gardens at Cal Turf, 10 am

JUNE 2016

Visalia June 1 • Farmer’s Market at Quail Park, Quail Park Retirement Village, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Thursday Farmer’s Market, Downtown Visalia, E Main St., & N Church St., 5 - 8 pm June 3 • Blues, Brews & BBQ featuring Brad Wilson, Garden Street Plaza, 6 - 10 pm, www.visaliainc.com June 3 - 24 • Visalia Art League 2016 Members’ Exhibition, www.artvisalia.org June 4 • Family Services Supporting Tulare County 4th Annual Yard Sale, 3117 E. Grove Ave., 7 am June 4, 11, 18, 25 • Visalia Farmer’s Market, Sears parking lot, 8 - 11:30 am June 10 • CASA/Creative Center Benefit presented by Grace Note Music Studio, Visalia Fox Theater, 7 pm June 16 • 63rd Annual Awards Celebration hosted by Visalia Chamber of Commerce, Visalia Convention Center, 6 - 9 pm June 18 • Salsa Tuesdays, The Cellar Door, 8 pm, www.visaliainc.com

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• Vanya, Sonia, Masha & Spike Tachi Palace Casino June 16 • Kansas, 7:30 pm

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June 4 • Jugfest 2016 with Lee Brice and Billy Currington RaboBank Arena - Bakersfield June 10 • The Groove 99.3 Summer Jam June 17 • Mariachi Festival June 24 • Los Tigres Del Norte

Save Mart Center - Fresno June 17 • Bellator MMA, Galvao vs Dantas

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GIVING BACK

| BY JORDAN VENEMA | PHOTOS: JUAN VERDUZCO

fathering a generation Y O U N G M E N ’ S I N I T I AT I V E P R O V I D E S R E S O U R C E S A N D O P P O R T U N I T I E S EDDIE VALERO KNOWS he had the kind of educational opportunities that very few students will ever get – especially those growing up in smaller, more rural towns like Cutler and Orosi. The Cutler-Orosi native learned this firsthand, though he graduated from high school a year early, attending various summer programs, taking classes at College of the Sequoias and then Yale. “I was always given the resources,” Valero says humbly, but as a result, “I sort of became the Ivy League spotlight kid.” Valero eventually landed at Cornell University – a world apart from his hometown, “and during that time I noticed some of the inequities in our educational system.” Spurred by the realization, Valero began taking classes in education, eventually starting a doctoral program at Cornell. “Then I came back to the valley in 2012, and started teaching at Fresno Pacific University.” Not long after his return, Valero ran and was elected to the CutlerOrosi Joint Unified School District’s school board. Valero still sits on the board, and this year was elected to serve as president of the district’s governing board. Through his initial experiences on the board, Valero “quickly noticed the decline of male achievement.”

“I would go to scholarship and award nights,” says Valero, “and notice there were always double digits in females, and only single digits for men receiving awards. That’s when I started realizing that young men in the community were growing up without the resources that I was given growing up.” More than the lack of resources and educational opportunities, though, Valero had become aware of “the fatherless generation in Cutler-Orosi, but also nationwide.” Valero’s response was to start Young Men’s Initiative, a program to provide resources and opportunities for these young men, but also to address the needs of a fatherless generation. YMI has grown quickly. From 13 students in its first year to 39 last year, YMI now supports 53 students. There’s something of a vetting process to join, says Valero, based upon teacher and counselor recommendation, but the program exists “for the very best, the very worst, and the in-between kids.” “I want YMI to give them a sense of what can be,” explains Valero. With volunteer trips to cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, 4 continued on page 46

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some students experience large urban areas for the very first time. Plus, they’re given the opportunity to give and receive, from preparing food for a homeless shelter in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district to receiving a tour of Frank Sinatra’s mansion in Los Angeles. In short, YMI helps widen these students’ experiences. “That way we support each other,” explains Valero. “I noticed that a lot of these young men in the program were fatherless already – though not necessarily physically. Sometimes the father and son can’t communicate because of English barriers,” or by prison, or maybe even by work. Motivating these students is surprisingly easy, he says. “I give them what they are searching for, the two things that are missing in education right now. One is love, genuine authentic love, which they don’t find at home, and the second is compassion.” Valero talks about “the silos of absence” in their lives, but when filled with love and compassion “it helps them understand on a deeper level community, service, leadership, initiative and brotherhood.” Through love and compassion, his students “are finding a deeper sense of belonging and connection to community,” he says. One such student is Jose, who “was supposed to be in continuation and independent study because he had so many fights in junior high. He was also a former gang member. He’s so brilliant but was going in the wrong direction.” To a student living the gang life, Valero, the Cornell graduate, might have cut a suspicious figure. “So I met with him one on one, and asked, ‘Are you ready to change your life?’ He had one shoe in and one shoe out,” says Valero, and only needed the support group to encourage him.

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It was transformation made in the eleventh hour, but Jose was able to graduate with a high GPA and attend college. The latest addition to the YMI program is a campus built directly across from Orosi High School, a duplex with two apartments and garages. “In the house, we’re converting to a café where our young men will work, earn an income, and learn to run a business.” The goal is for the campus to become a conference facility for people within the community, says Valero. The garage is `in the process of being turned into a kitchen and “innovative hub that might be used to create jams that will go into our café, or be used as a spread for paninis,” Valero offers. Another plan is for a local agriculture instructor to teach YMI students about gardening. The campus opened earlier this year, and though YMI continues to explore its possibilities, already “it’s a culmination of community, service and authentic relationships being formed,” says Valero. The campus, like the number of men that it serves, will continue to grow so long as there are men and women who, like Valero, are willing to step up and invest in the lives of the fatherless. • YMI Campus • 12737 Avenue 417, Orosi • www.ymigroup.org YMI Cafe opening July 1 Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-7pm, Saturay 10am-2pm

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*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. APYs accurate as of 2/16/16. Rates may change after account is opened. Minimum to open is $50.*If qualifications are met each monthly qualification cycle: (1) balances up to $25,001 receive APY of 1.50%; and, (2) balances over $25,001 earn 0.40% interest rate on portion of balance over $25,001, resulting in 1.50% - 0.58% APY depending on the balance. If qualifications are not met, all balances earn 0.01% APY. Qualifications during each monthly qualification cycle are as follows: at least 10 debit card purchases must post and settle the Kasasa Cash account, account must be enrolled and receive e-statement notice, and at least 1 bill pay or ACH automatic debit transaction must post and settle the Kasasa Cash account. Transactions may take one or more banking days from the date transaction was made to post to and settle the account. ATM-processed transactions do not count towards qualifying debit card transactions. Transfers between your accounts with us do not count as qualifying transactions. “Monthly Qualification Cycle” means a period beginning one day prior to the first day of the current statement cycle through one day prior to the close of the current statement cycle. Limit one account per SSN. Available to personal accounts only. Nationwide ATM fees waived up to five times per statement cycle. Nonsufficient funds fees and miscellaneous fees apply to all Kasasa accounts. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. Kasasa, Kasasa Cash, Kasasa Cash Back and Kasasa Tunes are trademarks of BancVue, Ltd., registered in the U.S.A.