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love the feeling of the warm sun and the cool breeze as it brushes across my face this time of year while I’m sitting in my backyard, perhaps reading a book, escaping from my daily life and traveling with the main character on an adventure in some faraway place. Grilling with family and friends, baseball games and swimming late into the evening, all of this is part of the peacefulness of summer. With school out, families can take the opportunity of some down time. This could mean going on vacation, or it could simply mean just enjoying hanging out with each other locally. Best of all, your family doesn’t need to travel far away to have fun together – there are plenty of fun things to do right in our own backyard or exploring someplace new that is only a car trip away. In this issue of Lodi Monthly, check out all the community events in our Around section. You and your family may want to learn more about outdoors. You can take advantage of the Oak Grove Nature Center’s Nature Night this month. If you like nature but don’t want to go to outdoors, then the Knowlton Gallery may have just what you’re looking for. There’s a new exhibit of paintings of
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are also places where you can rent a boat and set sail on your own adventure? Did you know that there is a campground there as well? Don’t forget that the Delta will host a few fun summer events that make it a great place to beat the sizzling summer temperatures. However, you might need to enjoy the Delta in its current form while you can. In this month’s feature story, we cover the Governor’s proposed Bay Delta Conservation Plan, which will dramatically change the environmental, geographic and fiscal landscapes for San Joaquin and neighboring counties. Find out why some say the plan is a must, while others say it’s the worst thing that could ever happen to the Delta over the next two decades.
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the Pacific coast that will open this month. Also, the World of Wonders (WOW) Science Museum has Solar Day, with exhibits that show what all the energy of the sun can do. If you are looking to travel a little further than the San Joaquin Valley and maybe for a little more adventure, enjoy our Beyond 209 article. Action Tours offers its clients three exhilarating adventures, including ziplining, Segway tours, or even the chance to glide along the lake with an Aqua Flight tour. Choose one or go for all three. They are only a drive away, to beautiful Big Bear in the San Bernardino National Forest. Meanwhile, closer to home, read about events on the Delta in this month’s 411 on the 209. You may know there is a wide variety of restaurants on the Delta, but do you know there
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Tunnel Vision Nine Things You Need to Know About the Bay Delta Conservation Plan By Alan Naditz | Feature Writer
for 37 miles from the Sacramento River, under the Delta and to federal and state pumps south Call it “Water Wars, Part II.” of Tracy. From there, water would flow into existThe first official chapter in the battle over ing State Water Project and Central Valley Project Northern California’s water came more than canals designed to deliver water to Central and 30 years ago, when then-Governor Jerry Southern California. The plan’s overall cost is esBrown proposed the Peripheral Canal, an open timated at $24.5 billion, with most of that paid by waterway designed to move water from the one or more public bonds, and increased service Sacramento Delta to farms in the Central Valley rates for water recipients. Provisions are made for and homeowners in Southern California. Voters some Delta habitat restoration. Assuming all apgunned down the proposal in a veto referenprovals go through, construction could begin by dum in 1982. 2016, with operation starting in 2026. “Yes, this is Fast-forward to 2013. Once again, Gov. big,” Brown said during his announcement in July Brown – yes, the same one – has proposed a 2012. “But so is the problem.” way to transport water from the Delta down to WHO IS AFFECTED: Five Delta counCentral and Southern California. This proposal, ties would be affected most by the project’s the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP), or construction: Sacramento, San Joaquin, Contra “Peripheral Tunnels” as some are calling it, has Costa, Solano and Yolo. The biggest impacts a long way to go, but already the battle lines would be water usage and environmental are being drawn between North and change. But there would be secondary effects So what is the BDCP, and why should you as well, such as a potential 150-plus landowncare? Here’s a rundown of things you should ers who could lose all or part of their properties know about the project, including its impact to eminent domain, or traffic issues involving locally and what you can expect in coming possible highway reroutes around the tunnels’ months: intake points. On the other side, at least eight WHAT IT IS: As proposed by Gov. Brown, Southern California counties would gain from the BDCP includes construction of two parallel, the additional water availability, although resi33-feet-wide underground tunnels that would run dents’ water rates could go up by an average of $9 per month per household. WHY WE NEED IT: According to now-former U.S. Department of the Interior “Governor Brown is forcing this plan Secretary Ken Salazar, who co-announced the plan forward without any regard for the with Gov. Brown, water is farmers, families or small business needed for some 3 million acres of farmland in the owners who rely upon a healthy Delta Central Valley, as well as 25 Californians from the for their livelihoods, or for the incredible million Bay Area to San Diego. A environmental damage that will result.” single day’s pumping would be enough to serve the an– U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney, Ninth District nual water needs of 38,000 households, Salazar said. There’s also an ecologi-
cal need: Current water-drawing and pumping methods are killing thousands of fish annually, endangering species such as the Chinook Salmon and Delta Smelt. The proposed project, with its reduced water flow speeds and new flow path, would result in fewer fish kills, as well as reduced area flooding and pressure on aging levees. The plan also calls for Delta habitat restoration, as well as creation of more than 120,000 acres of new habitat, over a 50-year period. One-third of the new habitat would be developed within the next 15 years. This is designed to save more than two dozen wildlife species that have been negatively impacted by present water-drawing activity, Brown notes. WHY IT’S A “DISASTER”: A recently released, 20,000-page consultant-prepared preliminary draft of an environmental impact report on the BDCP indicates that on a statewide level, the plan offers “a lot of uncertainties.” One of the biggest questions is the impact the Peripheral Tunnels will have on the Delta’s water flow. The plan, as proposed, would allow up to 9,000 cubic feet per second of flow from the Sacramento River – about 40 percent less than originally proposed. But at peak times of year – July to September – up to 60 percent of the river’s flow could be diverted, critics note. Proponents say there’s no proof that such a high flow diversion will occur, and that the usual rate will be more like 15 percent to 25 percent. Either way, a potential side effect would be the continued decline over the next 50 years of some of the wildlife species the plan is designed to protect, critics note. Water quality is another issue. To make up for the loss of the Sacramento River, more water will need to be drawn from the San Joaquin River for local water needs. The San Joaquin’s water is considered poorer quality, containing a greater salt content, and greater percentages of pesticides and naturally occurring selenium. For San Joaquin County, the project could mean loss of nearly one-fourth of its $2.2 billion annual crop production, largely due to increased – and toxic – salinity in farmland. The increased salt content in the water would also endanger more fish, which county supervisors note would lead to environmental lawsuits. The only way to solve the problem, they say, would be to use even more river water to flush the salt out of the Delta, which would require taking even more water away from area farming communities, especially in southern San Joaquin County. The preliminary draft EIR does not offer a bona fide solution should salt
In April, Stockton-based grassroots environmental group Restore the Delta sent a special coffin on the “Death of the Delta” on a statewide tour. The coffin includes Delta landmarks, industries and species that will become extinct if the current form of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan goes through. At the tour’s conclusion, it will be presented to Gov. Jerry Brown. 4 | JULY 2013 | lodi
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>>feature story “We urge Californians to get acquainted with the details of the draft plan and to bear in mind the high costs – from species extinction to water supply disruptions in the Delta – of doing nothing.”
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Governor Brown’s proposed Bay Delta Conservation Plan could result in a lot of unpleasant surprises for San Joaquin County residents, ranging from temporary reduced water recreation to permanent loss of farmland along the Delta.
content or water availability become a problem. The main action would be to “consult with affected entities to provide compensation or alternate water supplies after the fact.” The plan could also require rerouting or reconfiguring of three Delta highways – State Route 160 in Sacramento County, and routes 4 and 12 through parts of San Joaquin, Solano and Contra Costa counties, a process that if approved would take several years to complete, according to the Department of Water Resources. The Delta’s $700 million per year water recreation industry would also be decimated, as river access will be blocked during construction, according to Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, executive director of Stocktonbased grassroots environmental group Restore the Delta. “Overall, we’re looking at an $8 billion annual economic hit to the region,” she said. “Possibly higher.” And then there’s project cost. While the state’s $24.5 billion estimate has climbed by only $1 billion since the plan’s introduction in July 2012, critics note that there’s been no official accounting for how the figure was derived. Restore the Delta recently released its own estimate of $54.1 billion, which Barrigan-Parrilla called a case of “simple math” using figures drawn
from BDCP documents. Dr. Jeffrey Michael, director of the Business Forecasting Center at the University of Pacific’s Eberhardt School of Business in Stockton, said the plan will actually cost about $2.50 for every $1 in economic benefits. “With these dismal results using the state’s own numbers, it’s probably no surprise that the state has been refusing to conduct [non-mandatory] ordinary and routine benefit-cost analysis of alternatives,” Michael said. WHO LIKES IT: Not surprisingly, it’s almost impossible to find anyone in Northern California who supports the plan – outside of government officials. Brown believes the plan “is all about California’s future.” U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-San Francisco, considers the plan “a major step toward a real solution in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.” Salazar, who left office in May to go into private legal practice, has said the existing system is “broken” and that Brown’s proposal will “provide a lot more certainty, given the ecological conditions we face.” John Laird, state secretary of natural resources, calls BDCP “the most comprehensive, well-conceived approach to ensuring a reliable water supply to 25 million people and restoring the Delta ecosystem.” And State Department of Water Resources Director Mark Cowin insists that people need to learn more before deciding one way or the other. “We urge Californians to get acquainted with the details of the draft plan and to bear in mind the high costs – from species extinction to water supply disruptions in the Delta – of doing nothing,” he said. WHO DOESN’T LIKE IT: On the other hand, the line of opponents Continued on page 6
Some Basic Delta Facts
How important is the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta? Pretty important, according to local environmentalists. Here are a few facts about the Delta for local residents to keep in mind:
More than half of the Delta’s 1,100-plus miles of levees are in San Joaquin County. The largest portion of Delta land is in San Joaquin County (43 percent). The remainder is split among parts of Sacramento, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano and Yolo counties. Five rivers – the Sacramento, San Joaquin, American, Calaveras and Mokelumne – act as tributaries to the Delta. San Joaquin has more than 215,000 acres of farmland in the Delta, about half of all farmland available in the region. Water recreation on the Delta is a $700 million industry annually. lodi monthly magazine | JULY 2013 | 5
>>feature story Continued from page 5 to the BDCP – at least in this part of the state – seems almost as long as the plan. Politically, the project is opposed by the likes of Congressional Rep. Jerry McNerney, whose district includes Lodi and Stockton. McNerney said the Governor is “forcing this plan forward without any regard for the farmers, families or small business owners who rely upon a healthy Delta for their livelihoods, or for the incredible environmental damage that will result.” Stockton Supervisor Frank Ruhstaller notes that the groups pushing the Peripheral Tunnels are primarily major urban water districts in Los Angeles, San Diego and the Bay Area. And State Assemblymember Susan Talamantes Eggman, D-Stockton, said the plan has “nothing to do with saving the Delta and everything about shipping water south. But the Delta can be saved, and there are good faith plans to do so.” Locally, the Stockton-based California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, one of many groups opposed to the BDCP, considers it the resumption of the state’s “Water Wars.” Alliance Director Bill Jennings has called the plan “a classic shell game to benefit special interests
[that] if implemented, would represent a death sentence for one of the world’s great estuaries.” Restore the Delta’s Barrigan-Parrilla sees the damage going further, with many farming operations being brought to a complete stop due to 10 years of construction. Even everyday water enthusiasts like Stockton resident Gene Beley say the plan will torpedo famous county “anchoring holes” like Mildred Island, a place boaters drop anchor and stay as long as desired. “If boaters coming from the Bay Area or Fresno see their sacred Mildred Island having a 300-foot boat dock for barges and big construction night lights for night work,” Beley warns, “do you think they will come back to their once-peaceful haven there?” THE ALTERNATIVES: There are other possibilities for a Delta preservation plan, none of which are being highly considered by the state, but that are still being suggested by consumer, environmental and political groups: Restore the Delta and the Environmental Water Caucus have similar proposals, where the state would provide more habitat in areas with reinforced levees, adjust existing pump operations to better protect fish and other wildlife, and encourage southern water agencies to develop their own local supplies. Dr. Robert Pyke, a well-known Northern California water engineer, calls for creating a water reservoir near the beginning of the Delta – a spot known as Sherman Island in Sacramento County – where water can be pumped from on an “as needed” basis through tunnels about half as large as those in BDCP’s plan. The key here, Pike notes, is that only what is avail-
COUNTY VOTING PATTERNS >90% “NO” 70-90% “NO” 50-60% “NO” 50-60% “YES” >60% “YES” A similar proposal by Jerry Brown, the Peripheral Canal, went down to overwhelming defeat in 1982. Voting was split almost entirely along Northern and Southern California lines, with only San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties siding with the water-guarding north (in red). 6 | JULY 2013 | lodi monthly magazine
The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is one of the West Coast’s largest combined water channels, with more than 1,100 miles of levees spread over six counties. More than half are in San Joaquin County.
able in the storage area would be sent elsewhere, leaving the Delta’s natural water flow unhindered. It would also be available to Northern California for use during dry years. The plan would cost about $8 billion to $10 billion, or less than half of Brown’s proposal. Another plan, by National Resources Defense Council engineer Barry Nelson, would use a single tunnel to deliver one-third as much water south of the Delta. The difference would be in focusing only on areas that require the water, and implementing a series of Delta levee improvement, and conservation and recycling measures. The result, in 15 to 20 years, would be a stronger Delta ecosystem, more water for users, at a total cost of about $15 billion, Nelson said. Congressional Rep. John Garamendi, whose opposition dates back to the 1982 canal, offers his “Water Plan for all of California.” This calls for improved existing water storage sites, reinforcement of existing levees, and implementation of water conservation and recycling plans that will enable more water to be sent where needed through existing water channels. “Simply put, the current BDCP proposal is destruc-
tive, extraordinarily expensive and has marginal, if any benefit to existing species that are at risk,” he said. “There is a better way to do this.” WHERE IT STANDS: A draft environmental impact study is expected to be released for public review by Oct. 1, with a series of public hearings to follow. A decision will be made by the Department of Water Resources in April 2014, and must be followed by approvals from state and federal wildlife agencies. Unlike its 1982 predecessor, the overall BDCP is not up for any kind of legislative or public vote. But that doesn’t make it a sure thing, opponents note. Several hurdles remain before the plan can officially be considered green-lighted. The biggest hurdle is the $14.5 billion public bond needed to pay for habitat restoration and part of the tunnels’ construction. This is slated to go before voters in 2014. DWR Director Cowin is confident voters will approve. If not, “we’re not sure exactly where the money is going to come from,” he said. There’s also the possibility of an initiative being placed on the 2016 statewide ballot to permanently end the project, much like what happened in 1982. That campaign,
>>feature story “We must study the plans that do aim to meet the co-equal goals of protecting the Delta ecosystem and securing the water supply. We don’t have to kill the Delta to save the state.” – State Assemblymember Susan Talamantes Eggman, 13th District
Garamendi recalls, was helped along by bitter public memories of Southern Californians shown filling their swimming pools during the droughts of 1976-77. The “Kill the Canal” veto ballot measure won by almost a 2-to-1 margin. For the record, 95 percent of San Joaquin County residents voted no on the canal. Environmental lawsuits will also be a certainty, which if nothing else will slow the process down
by several years. Barrigan-Parrilla has said Restore the Delta will enter into the litigation arena if necessary. The preference is to go the ballot initiative route, but “we’ll take whatever steps are necessary to stop the project and ensure that good, sustainable water practices happen for California,” Barrigan-Parrilla notes. “There are other steps to take [first]…but if that’s where we end up, that’s where we end up.”
WHERE TO LEARN MORE
Information on the Governor’s Bay Delta Conservation Plan, and some of the alternatives to it, can be found at these locations:
Bay Delta Conservation Plan website: http://baydeltaconservationplan.com. “A Water Plan for all of California,” by John Garamendi: http://bit.ly/cawaterplan. Restore the Delta website: www.restorethedelta.org. “Benefit Cost-Analysis of Delta Water Conveyance Tunnels,” by Jeffrey Michael: http://forecast.pacific. edu/articles/benefitcostdeltatunnel_web.pdf. “Responsible Exports Plan” by the Environmental Water Caucus: www.ewccalifornia.org/reports/responsibleexportsplanmay2013.pdf.
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For the second year in a row and just in time for tryouts, Lodi’s award-winning Crushers U-17 Boys’ Soccer Team is sponsoring Soccer Training Camps for boys and girls entering first to sixth grade in fall 2013. This fundraising event is to help cover team scholarships and tournament costs, and to help promote youth soccer in the Lodi area. The training camp will be instructed by local coaches, and high school boys and girls currently playing on the competitive teams. Soccer moms and dads will be onsite daily as assistants. There are two sessions remaining for this month: • Monday, July 8 and Tuesday, July 9, at Peterson Park, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $35 with an on-site registration. • Monday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 17, at Peterson Park, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $60 with an on-site registration. Crushers U-17 will also accommodate full teams. Prices include snacks and a game during break. Participants are responsible for bringing their own water, sunscreen, cleats, and shin guards to participate. Cancellations are non-refundable. For more information, call Julie Gilbert, (209) 663-7742. Art Around Town Enjoy an evening out in Downtown Lodi by celebrating the visual arts during the Art Hop. At the Art Hop you will be able to view art, meet the artists, sample wines and enjoy hors d’ oeuvres. This month’s Art Hop is Friday, July 5, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event is free and the entire family is welcome to attend. For more information, visit www.lodiartcenter.org/art-hop.html.
Summer Pool Parties Join Wine and Roses this summer for its “Poolside Barbecues,” featuring local wineries. The barbeques are Fridays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wine and Roses pool. There will be a DJ, a no-host bar and a BBQ menu. Cost is $5 per person. Wineries featured in July are Delicato Winery, Friday, July 12; Lamar Estates Vineyards, Friday, July 19; and Peltier Station Winery, July 26. 8 | JULY 2013 | lodi monthly magazine
Summer Fest 2013 Presented by Lodi Memorial Hospital Foundation Summer Fest is Lodi Memorial Hospital Foundation’s annual event where everyone is guaranteed to have a wonderful time. Enjoy the vast array of delicious culinary creations donated by generous local restaurants and caterers, sip on some of Lodi’s finest wines, and dance under the stars to the sounds of the Up Front Band. Mark your calendars for 6 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Woodbridge by Mondavi. This event is anticipated every year by Lodi Memorial supporters and sells out quickly, so reserve tickets now. If you have additional questions or would like more information on how you or your business can become a sponsor for Summer Fest 2013, contact Jill De Herrera at the Foundation office, (209) 339-7833.
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Local School Information Lodi Unified School District The first day of school is Friday, July 26.
Washington Elementary School Washington’s Back to School night is Thursday, August 1st from 6:30-7:30. There will also be a PTA membership drive that evening.
Lodi High School Freshman Orientation is Thursday, July 25.
Tokay High School LifeTouch, the school’s official photographer for the 2013-14 school year, will be taking all senior yearbook portraits. Please contact LifeTouch and schedule your appointment by visiting www.prestigeseniors.com. LifeTouch will be on Tokay’s campus Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12. Studio appointments may be scheduled for other dates. Plan to
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Tokay Cross Country There will be a team camping trip Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21 in Lake Tahoe at Zephyr Cove Campgrounds. Reservations are required and will be held with a $20 deposit. Space is limited. Athletes must be able to run five miles to participate in this camping trip. They will explore many trails, run at high altitude, learn about endurance training and proper fueling for athletes, play fun team building games, swim, build campfires and have paddleboat races. For more information, contact Coach Harty at (209) 712-3592.
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Nature Nights: Successful Culture of Carnivorous Central Valley Plants
Join Oak Grove Nature Center for a special presentation by Randall Baxter, dedicated hobbyist, to learn about culture of carnivorous plants. Live plants will be available for viewing and for sale, for $5 to $15. Program is free and open to the public. A park entrance fee of $5 is required per vehicle. Talk will be inside the Nature Center in Oak Grove Regional Park. For information, email oakgrovenaturecenter@gmail.com, call (209) 953-8814, or visit Oak Grove Nature Center’s Facebook page.
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The place to be on Thursdays this summer is at the new and improved Lodi Farmers’ Market. Aside from more than 50 vendors selling local certified farm-fresh produce, cheeses and other specialty foods, the Farmers Market conveys a sense of community that is not often found in the high-tech world. The Farmers Market moves into July with talented local chefs demonstrating favorite dishes that can be made from produce at the market, and paired with wine and the region. In August, there will be a contest celebrating the region and its rich history. There will be a food area so visitors can grab a bite, and two music stages. And, some of Lodi’s award-winning wineries will pour their best vintages at the new wine garden, while beer lovers can enjoy the delicious offerings from Lodi Beer Co. For more information, visit www.lodichamber.com. Ambassadors of the Lodi Chamber The Lodi Chamber Ambassador Committee is open to all members in the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce. The Ambassador Committee fits those owners who want to network, participate in events and promote their business. The Ambassador Committee is the heart and soul of the Lodi Chamber. The committee is comprised of highly energetic volunteers that have a deep sense of community, a drive to promote their and other chamber businesses, and most of all, like to have a great time. These are the individuals found at ribbon cuttings and mixers, volunteering at events throughout the year, talking with other professionals about the issues and challenges of running a business, offering assistance to members, and promoting the Chamber. The next meeting is 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, at the Lodi Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call (209) 367-7840. Lodi Housing Market is Sizzling In May, 36 active single-family homes were for sale, 58 were pending, 75 sold, and 10 were expired, withdrew or cancelled. For properties sold, the average days on the market were 28, median square footage price was $147.50, median sold price was $249,900, and median size square footage was 1,622. Active listings con10 | JULY 2013 | lodi monthly magazine
sist of traditional listings, bank-owned properties and short sales. Number of sold properties from May 1-31 totaled 75. The Lodi area currently has less than a one-month inventory of homes, given the current sale rate. Properties currently available are priced from $47,250 to $1.5 million. Current market data is taken from Metrolist courtesy of Kathy Wooton, real estate agent with Grupe Real Estate, (209) 327-8181.
A Unique Experience Hailing from Hawaii, Brittni Paiva is a multi-award-winning ukulele player known for her stunning delivery. She performs slow and moving, to rapidfire, translating forms of jazz, world beat, pop, Flamenco and Latin. The show is in the Wishek Amphitheatre. Bring a picnic lunch, blanket, or small lawn chairs. Beverages will be for sale. There will be no outside alcohol allowed. Tickets are $20 for adults $8 for children under 12. For more information, call (209) 333-5550 or visit www.hutchinsstreetsquare.com.
A Starry Night The Stockton Astronomical Society’s Telescope Volunteers will set up their scopes for the public at S.J. County Oak Grove Regional Park on the first Saturday after the New Moon on Saturday, July 13, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Nature Center will host indoor astronomy games and crafts for the whole family. Activities and telescope viewings are free, but there is a park entry fee of $6 per vehicle. For more information, email oakgrovenaturecenter@gmail.
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The Lodi Rotary Club has sponsored a new solar exhibit designed and built by World of Wonders Science Museum Exhibit Engineer Jim Pyers. Pictured are Eric Daegling, Anthony Holder, Jim Pyers and Dan Ingrum. Lodi Rotary Club has been involved with the WOW Museum since its inception and continues its commitment to education for area youth.
Things are Bright at the WOW Here’s a bright exhibit: Solar Day at the World of Wonders Science Museum in Lodi, on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Turn salt water into drinking water using the sun’s energy. Build a solar oven in a box. Experience the power of an eight-foot satellite dish made into a blazing hot dog cooker. Race solar cars and solar bugs using the power of the sun. Build a solar water fountain. Connect motors to solar panels. Make art by solar etching and learn more about the fundamentals of solar energy. The exhibit is sponsored by the Lodi Rotary Club. For more information, call (209) 368-0960 or visit www.wowsciencemuseum.com.
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Lodi has the best of both worlds: Enjoy the beach atmosphere at Lodi Lake or a club atmosphere at Enze/ Field Pool. Both are now open to the general public through Labor Day weekend. Enze/Field Pool at Blakely Park features a 25-meter pool and a 25-yard pool. The site also has a relaxing grass area, chair lounges, picnic tables, chairs and bleachers. Hours are Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The pool will close on Monday, Sept. 2. Cost is free. The beautiful Lodi Lake Beach features a large sandy beach area for plenty of fun in the sun. Check out the tiny tot water feature and spray pool. Hours through Friday, Aug. 2 are Monday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, Aug. 3 through Sunday, Sept. 1, weekends only, noon to 6 p.m. There will be special hours on Monday, Sept. 2, noon to 6 p.m. Cost is $3 for adults, $2 for children ages 3 to 17, $1.50 for seniors, and free for children under 2 years.
Crazy About Horse This day camp is for horsecrazy kids 7 to 13 years of age. Camp is at Gateway Farm, 18025 E. Collier Road, Acampo. There are two sessions available for July: Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12, and Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26. Sessions are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $295 per week. Getting Ready to Prowl Onto the Field Tokay Jr. Football and Cheer practice begins Monday, July 15. Practice is Monday through Friday until after the first game, then practice is three days a week for the remainder of the season on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Practice is 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Tokay High School, 1111 W. Century Blvd., Lodi. Practices are subject to change. For more information, visit www.tokayjrtigers.com.
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>>community briefs
Golfer tees off at the Salvation Army Golf Tournament.
Swing for the Salvation Army The Salvation Army of Lodi’s Seventh Annual Golf Tournament is Monday, July 22, at Woodbridge Golf & Country Club. The tournament will be in honor of Dr. Walter E. Reiss. Co-hosting with the Salvation Army this year is the Law Offices of Steven J. Cottrell. All proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army of Lodi and Hope Harbor Shelter. For more information on participating as a golfer or event sponsor, call Rick Kludt (209) 3684339 or email rick@kludtoil.com. Summer Senior Fun Weekly activities at Hutchins St. Square Senior Center are available to keep people on their toes: Bunco, 1 p.m. every Monday; Memoirs Writing Group, every Tuesday at 1 p.m.; Bridge, 1 p.m. every Wednesday, Bingo, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Chess is 1 p.m. every Thursday, all levels are welcome. Knitting/Crochet meets at 10 a.m. every Friday, all levels are welcome. Pinochle is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at noon. Pinochle Widows Group will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month at noon; Pinochle for newcomers is the fourth Tuesday of the month at noon. Bridge Widows Group meets on the fourth Monday of the month at noon. Free Movie Monday is the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m. Free blood pressure checks are the second Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. Various services are also available at Hutchins St. Square Senior Center: • HICAP-Health Insurance Counseling for Medicare: By appointment only. Call (209) 3696921 to make an appointment. • Para Legal Services is by appointment only. Call (209) 3696921. • Peer Counseling for 55-plus. For appointment, call (209) 3696921. • Bereavement Group is held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. Walk-ins welcome. • Care Giver Support Group for 12 | JULY 2013 | lodi monthly magazine
Dementia and Alzheimer’s meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. For more info, call (209) 369-4443. • Blood pressure checks are held on the second Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. • Dial-a-ride tickets are for purchase at The Senior Center front desk. New Location for LCAC The Lodi Community Art Center has moved to a new downtown Lodi location in June. There is no date yet for when the Gallery will be open, as some remodeling is taking place. At the very latest, the Gallery will open for business in July with its All Member Judged Show. That show features the best work from each Gallery member, competing with each other for awards in multiple art categories. The new address is 110 West Pine St. in Lodi. The mailing address remains P.O. Box 878, Lodi, CA 95241. As it has for 70 years, LCAC will continue to provide all the services of an art center, including an art gallery, art classes, workshops, seminars and art shows. LCAC looks forward to being active in the downtown business community as Lodi continues to grow as a tourist destination. Pacific Rhythms: The Beauty of California’s Coast Escape from the hot Central Valley summer with paintings of the cool Pacific Coast in “Pacific Rhythms,” an art exhibit featuring the works of John Cosby, Ray Rob-
>>community briefs erts, Peggi Kroll-Roberts, Dennis Ziemienski, Kim Lordier, Kathleen Dunphy, Randall Sexton, Gil Dellinger, Charles Muench and Debra Huse-Ressel. Many of the painters in this group show are known for their ocean landscapes. This exhibit at the Knowlton Gallery runs Tuesday, July 2 through Saturday, Aug. 31. There is an opening reception on Saturday, July 13, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.knowltongallery.com. Getting Ready to Prowl Onto the Field Tokay Jr. Football and Cheer practice begins Monday, July 15. Practice is Monday through Friday until after the first game, then practice is three days a week for the remainder of the season on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Practice is 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Tokay High School, 1111 W. Century Blvd., Lodi. Practices are subject to change. For more information, visit www.tokayjrtigers.com. “Sparks in the Park” This benefit concert on Friday, July 26 will be for the San Joaquin County Historical Society Micke Grove Outdoor Park Stage, 11793
North Micke Grove Road, in Lodi. The $75 ticket includes a fabulous dinner and the NCM concert. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 8 p.m. All proceeds benefit San Joaquin County Historical Society. For more information and tickets, call (209) 331-2055. Raffle for Riches! The LOEL Senior Center’s latest fundraiser has begun. Raffle tickets are 4 for $10 and 10 for $20; return the completed stub to The LOEL Senior Center with your payment to be entered to win. First prize is $500, second prize is $300, third prize is $200, and fourth prize is a handmade queensize quilt. The drawing will be held at LOEL’s Hot August Nights Dinner on Thursday, Aug. 15. You do not need to be present to win, but be sure to buy a dinner ticket if you’d like to be there. Additional raffle tickets can be mailed to interested persons, or they may be picked up at the front desk of The LOEL Senior Center, 105 South Washington St., Lodi. Call (209) 369-1591 with any questions.
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>>best eats
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Come and enjoy the Best Happy Hour in Lodi! Monday-Wednesday from 3-8pm. All beer $2, Margaritas $4, Guacamole $5. Thursday FREE corkage. Lunch Specials • Catering • Delivery for Special Events. Check our new mobile website. Follow us on facebook & Twitter. 10 W. Oak Street | Lodi 209.368.1831 | www.alebrijesbistro.com
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We believe dining should be fun with freshness and surprises in the menu, and warmth and knowledge in the dining room service. We are committed to creating fresh, natural, and innovative dishes featuring the highest quality seasonal and regionally sourced ingredients. We look forward to inspiring the joys of food and sharing our passion with you! For restaurant reservations: (209) 371-6160 or restreservations@winerose.com. 2505 West Turner Road | Lodi 209.371.6160 | www.winerose.com
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>>grape escapes
Heritage Oak Winery: Blending Wine, Nature and Music Winery of the Year Winner is Ideal for Picnic, Nature Tour PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMAN
By Francis Novero
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n winemaking, blending one wine with other wine varietals to create a more-finished and well-balanced wine is a subtle art. It requires the right combination of wines with complementing flavor profiles, complexity, and structure along with a talented winemaker’s palate. Heritage Oak Winery, like a great well-balanced wine, has fused its natural surroundings with fantastic wines and relaxing music. Tom and Carmela Hoffman, who own Heritage Oak Winery along with Tom’s mother Joanne Hoffman, were recently awarded Winery of the Year by the Visit Lodi! Conference and Visitors Bureau for their efforts. Located less than a mile from the Mokelumne River, Heritage Oak Winery offers visitors a chance to walk along trails among the vineyards to the banks of the river for a relaxing picnic. Bring your own food or pick up a picnic basket for two available for purchase from the winery tasting room. Enjoy a light fare of salami, a small block of cheese (3 to 4 ounce), a package of crackers, an apple and two bottles of water. The bag also comes equipped with a table cloth, two cloth napkins, two wine glasses, a cork screw, a paring knife and a cutting board. A bottle of Heritage Oak Winery’s Sauvignon Blanc is also highly recommended, especially in the hot summer months. Fragrant, crisp and full of citrus flavors, Hoffman’s
Top: Heritage Oak tasting room. Left: Summer is the perfect time to visit the winery. Right: A grain silo still stands from the time when hogs were raised on the land before vineyards were planted over 100 years ago.
Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect way to enjoy the rushing waters of the Mokelumne River and the chorus of native birds in the surrounding trees. The native birds are so plentiful that local birding expert David Yee leads a series of monthly birding tours based out of Heritage Oak. The two-anda-half-hour instructional walk will give you the chance to see dozens of different bird species, like my personal favorites, the Ash-Throated Flycatcher and the Brown-Headed Cowbird. After a day on the trails, relax under the shade of Heritage Oak’s marvelous and towering, centuries-old Blue Oak. Almost every weekend, Heritage Oak offers live music in the courtyard among the neatly pruned fruitless mulberry trees. If there is no band available, just ask Tom Hoffman to get on the baby grand piano in the
tasting room for quick tune. At the same time, unwind and enjoy a glass of one of Heritage Oak’s single-block designated Zinfandel wines. Try the 2011 Block 14 Zinfandel, which is dry-farmed and with only 150 total cases produced. Dry-farming, a technique where grape vines are not irrigated, causes the vines to produce a smaller fruit yield. The results are wines with more-concentrated and complex flavors due to the lack of moisture. With music events, natural surroundings and over a dozen wines to sample, Heritage Oak Winery has a perfect balance that every visitor can enjoy. Heritage Oak Winery 10112 E. Woodbridge Road | Acampo 209.9862763 | www.heritageoakwinery.com lodi monthly magazine | JULY 2013 | 15
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>>buzz on biz Lucky Dog Paddle Board Co. Open daily | 209.365.3163 (Lori) or 209.365.3583 (Mike) www.luckydogpaddleco.com www.facebook.com/luckydogpaddlecompany info@luckydog.com Lodi Parks and Recreation 209.333.6742 Hutchins Street Square 209.333.6782 PHOTOS BY LOUIE AMBRIZ
fied,” Lori said, “and it is extremely important to learn from certified personnel. I feel I have a personal responsibility to each one of our clients to ensure their safety.”
Paddle Your Way Around Lodi Lake Want a Workout? Just Step On Board
By Bernadine Chapman-Cruz
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avigate Lodi Lake and the Mokelumne River on a stand-up paddleboard. Paddle boarding is a fun, water resistance activity, using a buoyant board self-propelled with a paddle to move across the water. A complete cardio workout, paddle boarding is beneficial to improving balance and muscle tone, in a family friendly, enjoyable activity.
“As Lodians, we want to give back to the community. We are passionate about the outdoors and nature’s beauty, especially in and around water. Our goal is to encourage people to embrace the experience that can only be viewed from a standup paddleboard.” Lori Dixon | Co-owner Lucky Dog Paddle Board Co. For $55, a 90-minute beginner paddleboard lesson covers safety instructions, how to stand up on the board, self-rescue, and paddleboard
rules of the water. “We begin on land, explain the different kinds of boards, custom measure each client for an adjustable paddle, instruct in proper foot placement, body position, paddle strokes, and then venture onto the lake,” Lori said. “On water, techniques mirror-image what is practiced on land, and people are generally able to stand up and paddle after their very first lesson.” Paddle boarding is open to all ages, and even the family dog can ride on the board if the pet is animal and human friendly, as determined by instructors. Paddleboard rental is $20 per hour, with a two-hour minimum or $80 per day. Safety equipment, including ankle leash and mandatory life vest, are provided. Reservations are required. Sign up through Lucky Dog Paddle Co., Lodi Parks and Recreation or Hutchins Street Square.
In July 2012, Mike and Lori Dixon opened Lucky Dog Paddle Co., a mobile outdoor water activity designed for individuals and groups. With Lodi Lake as their home base, Lucky Dog Paddleboard Co., an independently owned business, works with the City of Lodi Parks and Recreation providing standup paddleboard classes. The Dixons also support the city’s Summer Safari Program, in addition to offering private and group paddleboard lessons on waterways in Lodi, Stockton, Sacramento, and the Central Valley. Certified by World Paddle Association, PaddleFit, and SUPYoga, Lori is a member of the inaugural conference for setting standards for the paddleboard industry. “Not all paddleboard operations or instructors are certilodi monthly magazine | JULY 2013 | 17
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>>411 in 209
WHERE
can I rent a boat? Fishing and patio boats: Tower Park Marina, (209) 365-4669. Houseboats: Paradise Point Marina, (209) 952-1000. 7-Star Boat Rentals, (209) 955-0457.
WHAT
is the Delta?
The Delta is the largest estuary on the West Coast. It encompasses Stockton, Sacramento and Antioch. It provides millions of Californians with drinking water and recreation. With or without a boat, begin by hanging out in Delta restaurants: Lodi KOA Tower Park Marina, 14900 W. Highway 12: Rosa’s Italian restaurant and Sunset Sweets (Gunther’s ice cream). Isleton Delta Loop (off Highway 12)
Stockton Stockton City Marina, 445 W. Weber: Nena’s Delights (deli); Chivitas and Nena’s Mexican restaurants. Village West Marina, 6649 Embarcadero: Bob’s at the Marina and upscale Garlic Brothers. Paradise Point Marina, 8095 N. Rio Blanco Road: Breadfruit Tree (Caribbean style food), open Tuesday to Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Windmill Cove Resort & Marina/RV Park, 7600 Windmill Cove Road – famous for its “Taco Tuesdays.”
Lighthouse Restaurant, 151 Brannon Island Road. Moore’s Riverboat, 106 Brannon Island Road.
WHO are indigenous people who reflect the Delta spirit?
WHEN
are some of the best Delta events? Thursday, July 4, the traditional Hilton fireworks will be held on Mandeville Island. There will also be free fireworks at Village West Marina—a first here! On Saturday, July 13, the Delta Chamber of Commerce hosts Taste of the Delta at Village West Marina (shown above). The Abba tribute band, Waterloo, will provide live entertainment. Enjoy wine tasting and artists’ wares. Tickets are $35 if purchased on the Internet, or $40 at the door. For more information, go to www.tasteofthedelta.com.
Adam Farrow, Stockton native. See his 115-foot yacht docked on the Calaveras River. Farrow also flies his ultra-light airplane around the Delta. Bill Conner, 82 years old, one of the last true Delta river rats, lives in a houseboat and barge on the San Joaquin River. He used to own Lost Isle (which is still closed this summer). Joe Faso owns the huge waterfront house with the Statue of Liberty on the Deep Water Channel and Calaveras River. Trish Meagher, restaurant lessee at Windmill Cove and Delta goodwill ambassador, offers her stardust smile and hugs to everyone she meets. Curt Page, owner, West Coast Canvas. His skills and customer service for yacht and RV customers is legendary. Bill Wells, columnist for the Bay Area & Delta Yachtsman, and executive director for the Delta Chamber of Commerce. For anything you want to know about the Delta, call (916) 869-9141 or email him at commodorewells@msn.com. lodi monthly magazine | JULY 2013 | 19
>>tips from the pros
>>play and win
Is the Latest Technology in Cataract Surgery Right for You? As people mature, their eyesight begins to weaken, and bright colors and crisp images begin to fade. These symptoms can be the first sign of developing a cataract. Thanks to advances in technology, cataract surgery has improved dramatically. It is generally an outpatient procedure with little discomfort, no stitches and no patch on the eye. What is a Cataract? More than 50 percent of people over the age of 60 suffer from cataracts. A cataract is a progressive clouding of the eye’s natural lens. Reading or driving at night may become more difficult, and cataract sufferers may also be troubled by a bothersome glare, halos around lights, or even double vision.
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Custom Cataract Surgery There are now advanced options for patients wishing to have less dependence on glasses and bifocals. Specifically, custom cataract surgery addresses astigmatism and presbyopia, conditions that remain after standard cataract surgery. Astigmatism is a condition where the front surface of the eye is not round; instead, it is shaped like a football. Now, with the use of the LenSx Femtosecond Laser and Toric IOLs, eye surgeons can correct underlying astigmatism during cataract surgery, thereby reducing the patient’s dependence on glasses. Presbyopia is a condition that affects most people over the age of 40 and results in difficulty seeing up close without the aid of bifocals, trifocals, or reading glasses. This condition cannot be improved with standard cataract surgery. However with a ReStor “Multifocal” IOL, most patients will be able to see at distance, intermediate, and near without the aid of bifocals or reading glasses. LenSx Custom Cataract Laser Until now, cataract surgeries were performed manually with a blade, which allows for a potential margin of error. With the introduction of the first FDA-approved Cataract LenSx Laser, Zeiter surgeons now have the ability to create incisions and reduce astigmatism without blades. The LenSx is computer controlled with unmatched precision, thus creating more predictable outcomes. Standard cataract surgery usually takes only 5 to 10 minutes. Patients should be able to drive themselves to their next day appointment. After the surgery, the patient’s vision will be clearer, but they may still need to wear glasses for reading and other activities. Which of These Procedures is Right for You? It is likely that these custom cataract surgery options could reduce or eliminate one’s dependency on glasses or contacts. Every eye is different, and every person has different visual needs. The first step is to have a thorough eye examination to determine the health of your eyes. Your doctor can assist you in determining which option is best suited for your eye condition and lifestyle. With over 50 years of experience, Zeiter Eye Medical Group surgeons provide their patients with the most advanced care for cataracts. With the introduction of the new LenSx Femtosecond Laser, Zeiter Eye is now the only local office to offer laser precision cataract surgery. Today, Zeiter Eye’s surgeons can offer their patients custom cataract surgery options, providing an option that is tailored for each individual. To learn more about Zeiter Eye’s providers and services, call (209) 461-2154 or visit www.zeitereye.
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>>beyond 209
Action Tours - The Ultimate in Outdoor Adventure Get Your Heart Pumping, Adrenaline Flowing at Big Bear By Bernadine Chapman-Cruz
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apture “the rush” of an outdoor recreational tour designed to get the heart pumping and adrenaline flowing. Since 2009, Belinda Bain has owned and operated Action Tours, providing the thrill-seeking with adventures in Big Bear. Whether zipping down the mountains in the middle of the San Bernardino National Forest on a Zipline Tour; wheeling on a big tire Segway Tour in and about Big Bear Village; or gliding above the waters at Big Bear Lake on an Aqua Flight Tour; experience the ultimate in outdoor family friendly fun. A zipline tour takes guests soaring 900 feet over privately owned land in the middle of the San Bernardino National Forest. “This is not a Disneyland ride,” Bain said. The tour begins with a safety video, then groups embark in luxury vans to Highway 38, where transportation changes to Safari jeeps for an off-road, two-mile trek to the top of the mountain. After arriving at the first of nine welcoming decks specifically designed for zipline departures, guests are outfitted with a helmet, gloves, harness, a lanyard that hooks onto the harness, and a pulley allowing guests to slow down or stop inflight while speeding down a single overhead cable. According to Bain, the company’s motto is “safety first, fun second.” There is no free fact-
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“Our motto is safety first fun, second.” Belinda Bain | Owner
From “tours” via ziplines (top right) aqua flights (left), or segways (lower left), you’ll always be in “action” at Big Bear Lake.
filled educational excursion, providing riders with historical information throughout the scenic locale. All equipment is included. Price is $85 for a two-hour ride. Minimum age requirement is 14. Since May 2012, Action Tours has offered Action Aqua Flight, the cutting edge in water activities. Guests ride on a flyboard attached to a wave runner where pressurized water jets propel the rider above the surface of the water. “Guests look like Iron Man flying around the lake,” Bain said. For safety,
a certified personal instructor on a wave runner coaches riders throughout the flight. Sanitized wetsuit, coast guardapproved life vest, and helmet are provided. Price is $110 for 30 minutes. Minimum age requirement is 16. Reservations are required for all tours. Some medical restric-
tions apply; however, adaptations can be made for some disabilities. Call for specific information. Check the Action Tours website for group rates and special packages. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
Action Tours – Zipline, Segway, Aqua Flight 41647 Big Bear Blvd. | Big Bear Lake, CA 909.866.0390 Open year round, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting) info@actionziplinetours.com www.facebook.com/actionziplinetours | www.actionzipline.com
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