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Not only has the weather been heating up, so has our national political scene, with the recent court actions involving two hot topics: the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and Proposition 8. The day following the rulings by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), we immediately set out on a journey to uncover any connections with San Joaquin County. Ironically, six degrees of separation is all it took…and no, Kevin Bacon is not involved. We not only found one link with San Joaquin County, we found several…and they are biggies! So rather than ruffling anyone’s feathers by using this month’s magazine as a soap box to preach my personal political views, we are going to stick to the facts. Regardless of which side of the aisle you’re on, you can appreciate the connections to our community. I invite you to sit back, fasten your seatbelt and allow our feature writer, Alan Naditz, to take you on a ride across the country all the way to the Supreme Court with this month’s cover story on page 5. Recently, we made the trek up to Northern California to visit a place that was scorching hot in volcanic activity nearly 100 years ago. Lassen Peak, situated in Lassen Volcanic National Park, let out an explosive eruption on May 22, 1915 and then continued with activity for the next two years. The area now sleeps, with vents steaming, boiling Publisher Shawn Crary springs, and bubbling mudpots. The park is truly a hidden gem, less ILLUSTRATION BY SHENG MOUA crowded than other more well-known state parks, but boasting tons of year-round activities for the whole family. From camping and lodging, wildlife observing, hiking and even educational field trips, the park offers all the amenities needed for a memorable visit or stay. A trip would not be complete without visiting Sulphur Works and Bumpass Hell, two active hydrothermal areas. Check out our Beyond 209 story for a sneak peek of what awaits you and your family at Lassen Volcanic National Park. So keep cool my friends and enjoy the heat. Soon enough, the winds will change and we’ll be begging again for next year’s summer to arrive.
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Justice by the Numbers Local ties to DOMA, Prop. 8 run from Washington to UOP and beyond
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By Alan Naditz | Feature Writer
ne wouldn’t think there’s much of a relationship between a Supreme Court Justice in Washington D.C. and a piece of paper in a Manteca woman’s hand. Hungarian author Frigyes Karinthy would disagree. And he’d be right. In 1929, Karinthy founded the notion of “Six Degrees of Separation,” where any individual or thing can be tied to another through no more than five other people or things. That’s certainly held true with regard to the Supreme Court’s June 26 decisions on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California’s Proposition 8, both of which ended specific bans on same-sex marriages at the state and federal levels.
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This “degrees of separation” trail runs from the nation’s highest court, through a local university, and ultimately down to a pair of San Joaquin County residents. At the top of the chain is the Supreme Court’s ruling to eliminate Section 3 of DOMA, giving legally married same-sex couples the same rights to federal benefits as heterosexual couples (see sidebar).
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The deciding vote in the 5-4 decision came from Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, who taught Constitutional Law at the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law from 1965 until his appointment to the Supreme Court by President Reagan in 1988. He still teaches at McGeorge’s international summer law program in Salzburg, Austria, and is the school’s longesttenured professor. In his decision, Kennedy said DOMA was unfair to gay and lesbian couples, and to the thousands of children being raised by them. “DOMA instructs all federal officials, and indeed all persons with whom same-sex couples interact, including their own children, that their marriage is less worthy than the marriages of others,” Kennedy wrote. “The federal statute is invalid, for no legitimate purpose overcomes the purpose and effect to disparage and to injure those whom the State, by its marriage laws, sought to protect in personhood and dignity.”
III Take the leap from federal to state court, and you’ll find that Kennedy is not Pacific’s only legal presence in these landmark cases. Two of the attorneys involved in the Prop. 8 fight are UOP-McGeorge alumni. Theodore Olson, a 1962 graduate, representing the American Foundation for Equal Rights, argued that Prop. 8 was unconstitutional. On the other side sat Andrew Pugno, a 1999 McGeorge graduate whose client, ProtectMarriage, helped place Prop. 8 on the state ballot five years ago. It was the first time that plaintiff and defense attorneys in a Supreme Court case were from the same non-Ivy League school, according to the American Journal of Political Science.
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The “path” of the Six Degrees:
Ann and Judy Mollica MANTECA, CA
Proposition 8, passed by voters in 2008, made same-sex marriage illegal in California. A U.S. District Court in 2010 declared the law unconstitutional (see sidebar), and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the decision in 2012. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court, by a 5-4 vote, dismissed an appeal by Prop. 8’s proponents on technical grounds, allowing the District Court’s decision to stand. This time, Kennedy was one of the dissenting judges. The court actions mean same-sex couples throughout California can join the 18,000 couples who were married when such partnerships could be legally performed for a few months in 2008, according to the Secretary of State’s office. Olson noted that the Supreme Court’s decision to basically not make a decision on Prop. 8 resulted in a “momentous victory” for everyone. “With Proposition 8 finally gone, our nation moves one giant step closer toward the day when every American—in every state—will be able to equally enjoy the fundamental freedom to marry,” Olson said. “This is a proud day for all Americans.” The attorney, who was named by Time magazine as one of “The 100 Greatest Thinkers of Our Time” in 2010, has credited his family, his fellow McGeorge graduates, and his former debate coach Paul Winters – for whom an annual debate tournament is now held at UOP – as giving him the foresight needed for cases like this one. “Our team was incredibly diverse for a small campus in the middle of the San Joaquin Valley – women, men, black, white, Jewish, Indian, Asian, sighted and blind. We tended to be oblivious to the characteristics that might divide or separate us: gender, race, religion, ethnicity or anything else like that,” Olson told McGeorge graduates during a commencement speech in May 2012. “So we left Pacific unwilling to accept bigotry or discrimination – and, hopefully, having learned the passion and courage to fight against it when we see it.” Pugno, on the other hand, is not giving up the fight. The attorney helped pass a similar initiative in 2000, Proposition 22, which defined marriage as being between one man and one woman. The state Supreme Court invalidated that law in 2008, and he quickly rebounded by gathering signatures for Prop. 8. He and ProtectMarriage maintain that the Supreme Court’s action – and the Ninth Circuit Court’s next-day allowance of the issuance of marriage licenses, well before a legally required 25-day waiting period – deprived them of any chance to ask for a case re-hearing. In addition, California’s constitution requires public officials to enforce any voterpassed initiative until an appellate court declares it to be unconstitutional statewide, Pugno notes. “The undeniable fact is, the man-woman definition of marriage, as passed by a majority the voters, is still a valid part of our state constitution,” he said. “It remains to be seen what California officials will do now.” (No such appellate order had been issued as of press time.) 6 | AUGUST 2013 | lodi monthly magazine
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End of the Line for DOMA On June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)’s major component, Section 3, all but ending the 17-year-old law. Here’s a quick look at some of what’s changed with the act as a result of the court’s actions:
What it was: A United States federal law enacted on Sept. 21, 1996, that allowed states to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages granted under the laws of other states. For example, a same-sex couple married in Massachusetts (or now California), where it is legal, would not be considered married in Kentucky, where same-sex unions are not legal. In addition, federal laws did not consider any such marriages legal.
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UOP-McGeorge School of Law Alumni Andrew Pugno, Theodore Olson What it did: Defined “spouse” as a member of the opposite sex, and de-
fined “marriage” as only being recognizable, in federal terms, as a “legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife.”
Its impact: DOMA, under Section 3, effectively barred same-sex married couples from being recognized as “spouses” for purposes of federal laws, or receiving federal marriage benefits. This applied to states and territories making up about 30 percent of the nation’s population.
Justice Anthony Kennedy, UOP-McGeorge School of Law Professor
What the Supreme Court did: Declared Section 3 of DOMA
unconstitutional under the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. This eliminated DOMA’s definitions of “spouse” and “marriage” for federal purposes.
The result: Major changes include the fact that pre-existing and future
same-sex marriages are now recognized by the federal government, and samesex couples may now receive federal marriage benefits, healthcare, unemployment and spousal survivor’s benefits, among other items. Same-sex couples can no longer be discriminated against when buying housing or when applying for jobs. Laws on child adoption are a lot less complicated, as are those for estate taxes. However, these changes only apply to states where same-sex marriages are legal, and only if the married persons still live in one of those states.
The flip side: Same-sex marriages are now subject to the same higher tax
rates as heterosexual married couples. Divorced same-sex couples are subject to alimony and child support laws. The same type of conflict of interest laws now apply (for example, one spouse who is doing business with the federal government cannot conduct business if they have a spouse who is a federal employee, nor can you go on strike if you work for your same-sex spouse). And, if a same-sex married couple moves to a state where same-sex marriages are not performed, all the federal benefit rights (and penalties) disappear.
What’s left: States, U.S. territories and Indian tribes are free to establish their own laws regarding same-sex marriages, under the still-existing Section 2 of DOMA. Same-sex marriages are currently performed in 13 states, the District of Columbia, and five Native American tribes. Six other states offer same-sex unions granting rights similar to marriage.
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Meanwhile, county clerks throughout the state have begun issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Thus far, it’s been business as usual, according to San Joaquin County Clerk Ken Blakemore. That would be in line with the tiny uptick when such marriages were last legal. In summer 2008, the county registered only a 1 percent increase in overall licenses from summer 2007, according to the UCLA School of Law.
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Which brings us to the piece of paper: a marriage certificate held by Manteca residents Ann and Judy Mollica, who were one of San Joaquin County’s first same-sex marriages when they tied the knot in June 2008. Not surprisingly, the couple applauded the court’s rulings. They have waiting for five years to have the same federal rights as heterosexual married couples. “We won on both issues,” Judy said. “Ann and I can now file for federal tax [credits] just like heteros. Happy, happy days.”
At Work and Play With ‘8’ While much of the spotlight for the decision on Proposition 8 has been on Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy and attorneys Andrew Pugno and Theodore Olson – all with connections to University of the Pacific – one more UOP notable has been on the sidelines getting the word out about both sides of the controversial law. Academy Award-winning writer Dustin Lance Black has been making the rounds nationwide with “8 – The Play,” a drama about the court fight over Prop. 8. Black, who won an Oscar for his 2008 screenplay for “Milk,” about slain San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk, was keynote speaker at Pacific’s Western Regional Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Ally (LGBTQIA) conference in February 2012.
Differing Views While the Mollicas rejoice, others, such as the Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin, were not happy but accepted the rulings. “We in the Diocese of San Joaquin are troubled by the decision of the Supreme Court, but we are Christians under authority, and will respect their decision,” Bishop Eric Menees said. “However…it is now and will remain the policy of this diocese that marriage is a sacrament of the church held for a sacred service of one man and one woman, who are binding themselves to God and one another for as long as they live. We will respect and love our brothers and sisters who chose to live outside of those bonds, either gay or straight, but we will not bless what God has expressly forbidden.” And then there are those who believe the world just changed for the worse. “It’s a sad day,” said Pastor Bill Cummins at Bear Creek Community Church in Lodi. “Our entire civilization has been built upon the premise that marriage is between a man and a woman.” According to Mike Fitzgerald, a columnist for the Stockton Record, people in general have a long way to go before they will truly accept what the Supreme Court has set into motion. “San Joaquin County has some soul-searching to do,” he notes. “Voters in this county approved Prop. 8 by about 65 percent to 35 percent – almost a 2-to-1 tally.” No matter which viewpoint members of the public take, none will deny that the two cases, and Pacific’s involvement in them, have made history, according to Larry Levine, a professor of law at McGeorge. “Few would doubt that this is one of the major civil rights battles of our time,” Levine said on the UOP McGeorge School of Law website. “And to have Pacific represented by both sides of the argument and a justice is laudable.”
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The Northern California native decided to write “8” after attending court proceedings for the case involving Prop. 8. “8” is based on transcripts from courtroom testimony, from interviews given by the parties involved in the court fight, and from personal observations by people who were in the courtroom during the legal fight, Black said. After a highly touted opening in New York City in 2011, and a live broadcast from Los Angeles on YouTube in 2012 that featured a cast including George Clooney, Kevin Bacon, Brad Pitt, Jamie Lee Curtis and Martin Sheen, the play has been performed at schools and regional theaters nationwide. At each stop, local performers and notables read the parts of the various individuals in the case. Pacific’s turn was in April, when roughly 20 drama students, faculty members, local dignitaries and community volunteers produced the show at UOP’s Long Theater.
Oscar-winning writer Dustin Lance Black (top) has given the public a look at the inner workings of the Prop. 8 argument, from the national stage in Los Angeles (middle) with stars such as George Clooney and Martin Sheen. Assemblymember Susan Eggman (bottom) was one of the panelists that discussed issues surrounding marriage equality following the reading of “8 The Play” at UOP.
“It’s a fascinating play,” said Steve Jacobson, associate vice president for student life at UOP. “People learned things from this play that they weren’t aware of; a lot of behind the scenes elements involving Prop. 8 that weren’t really talked about.” Jacobson said he became aware of “8” after Black’s appearance at LGBTQIA in 2012, and was thrilled at the possibility of having a performance at UOP. The production was offered for free – Black said his goal was simply to get word out about Prop. 8, so he’s never asked for royalties. The only requirement is that the school not choose a date on which the production was taking place somewhere else nearby. The April 8 performance date turned out to be ideal, as the Supreme Court made its decision a few weeks later, Jacobson said. The fact that the performance was a reading – in which actors read their lines from the script while on stage – was a strong selling point with participants, Jacobson added. Local dignitaries Elizabeth Griego, Pacific’s longtime vice president of student affairs, and State Assemblymember Susan Talamantes Eggman were among the actors. UOP Assistant Professor Macelle Mahala directed the production. The script originally ended with the closing arguments that led up to the U.S. District Court’s ruling in 2010 that Prop. 8 was unconstitutional. But as time has passed, the final scene has been repeatedly revised to reflect updated events. With the law’s effective dismissal in late June, Black jokingly said he’ll probably have to rewrite the play’s ending somewhat. However, in the long term, he hopes there one day won’t be a need for “8” on stage. “Actually, I hope to eventually toss it in the trash,” he said. “When that happens, I know it will have accomplished its mission.”
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The festival starts off with the General Mills 20th Annual Trix Run – a 5K run and family walk around Lodi Lake. It is scheduled for 9 a.m., with registration available online at http:// trixfunrun.generalmills.com/. Runners, walkers, and kids are welcome to join the fun. A special “Trix is for Kids” quarterand half-mile fun run for kids ages 6-12 begins at 10:30 a.m. “It is great to introduce the citizens of the Central Valley to all the various local businesses that offer healthier lifestyle products and services,” said Heidi Coffee, event cochair and director of business development with Delta/Central Valley Physical Therapy. “We
Dan Ingrum is excited to take over as the new Lodi Rotary president.
New Rotary President Takes Over Dan Ingrum has been named president of the Lodi Rotary Club for 2013-14 and took office July 1. Ingrum just returned from Lisbon, Portugal where he and his family attended the Rotary International convention in preparation for his new duties. There were more than 20,000 Rotarians and guests in attendance. Ingrum graduated from Lodi High School in 1981. He opened Danz Jewelers in Downtown Lodi in 1984, and joined the Lodi Rotary Club in 1992. In 2003, while on the board of the Rotary Club, he presented the idea of starting a science museum in Lodi, and with the help of the Lodi Rotary Club, the World of Wonders (WOW) Science Museum was opened. Lodi Rotary Club will have fundraisers throughout the year benefiting local projects such as Needham School, WOW Science Museum, Hutchins Street Square, Dictionaries for Fifth Graders, Camp RYLA, Mickey Grove Zoo Outreach Program, high school speech contests, high school scholarships, Salvation Army, clothing for children at Christmas, and others. They also support Rotary International in its goal of completely eradicating polio from the planet.
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You will be able to see the real beauty under the hoods of classic cars at next month’s show at Micke Grove Park.
Help Raise the Barn The Classic Car and Craft Show is Saturday, Sept. 7 at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum, inside Micke Grove Park south of Lodi. The event, a barn-building fundraiser for the museum’s education program, features dozens of classy automobiles, over 25 craft booths, a poker walk, children’s games, a prize drawing, car
show awards, food, and museum exhibits. Show is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission onto the museum grounds is $5 per family. There is an additional $6 parking fee in Micke Grove Park. For more information, contact San Joaquin County Historical Museum at (209) 331-2055 or (209) 953-3460 or visit www. sanjoaquinhistory.org.
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The San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame (AHF) seeks nominations for outstanding agricultural leaders and mentors in our community. Now in its 29th year, AHF honors those individuals who have contributed to agriculture and to their community in significant ways. Each year, awards are given to at least three living recipients, as well as posthumous ones. All those previously recognized in the Agricultural Hall of Fame have their photographs and biographies on display at the San Joaquin Historical Society & Museum in Micke Grove Park, and in the lobby of the new Robert J. Cabral Ag Center. They are also listed on the Chamber website on the Ag Hall of Fame page at www.stocktonchamber.org/ index.php/events/ag-hall/. Nomination forms are available from the Greater Stockton
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Housing Market Sizzles in Lodi For the month of June, 31 active single-family homes were for sale, 48 were pending, 52 sold, and 10 were expired, withdrawn or cancelled. For properties sold, the average days on the market were 26, median square footage price was $129.62, median sold price was $211,550, and median square foot size was 1,632. Properties currently available are priced from $89,500 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.
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Eight Weeks to Wellness Offered at Two Lodi Locations Applications are now available for Lean Up. This free wellness program, now in its fifth season, is for area residents seeking to get healthier and more fit. The program, which begins Monday, Sept.16, is open for all to apply, but limited to 225 participants. Apply online at www.leanup.net or at the following Lodi locations: Twin Arbors Athletic Club; 1900 S Hutchins St.; and Fitness Works, 429 W Lockeford St. Lean Up is designed by fitness professionals for people who have had a lifelong struggle to be fit and healthy. This is a life-changing program for those who need it most. Those individuals selected for the eight-week fitness program will participate in a small group boot camp three days a week, meet with a personal trainer once a week, attend a nutrition and motivational group meeting, and enjoy other fitness activities at one of
10 participating sports clubs. In addition, Lean Up team members receive a membership at their host club. From Monday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Nov. 8 selected participants will enjoy free, unlimited access to the club and all its amenities. All area residents are welcome to apply. Selected applicants will offer their most compelling reasons for wanting to dedicate themselves to this life-changing commitment. Deserving participants will receive the program absolutely free. Anyone 13 and over is welcome to apply, although individuals under 18 must obtain parental consent. All selected participants must receive medical clearance from their healthcare provider. Applications are available online at www.leanup.net or at participating Spare Time Clubs. Applications are due at the club by Tuesday, Sept. 3.
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You can get up close and personal with all the critters at the San Joaquin County Museum’s Critter Corral.
Bring the Kids to Critter Corral Visit and pet a variety of live farm animals every weekend this summer through Sunday, Sept. 1 at the new Critter Corral in San Joaquin County Historical Museum at Micke Grove Regional Park. Encounters with the animals are free with regular museum admission on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular museum admission is $5 for adults (age 18-64), $4 for seniors (65-plus) and teens (13-17), and $2 for children (6-12). Admission is free for children 5 and under, and for members of the San Joaquin County Historical Society. There is a parking fee for each vehicle entering Micke Grove Regional park. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information, see www.sanjoaquinhistory.org.
LUSD Important Information There is a Common Planning Day on Wednesday, Aug. 16. This is a minimum day for kindergarten through twelfth grades. There will be no school on Monday, Sept. 2 to observe Labor Day.
Lodi High School Lockers for all students will be assigned Monday, Aug. 5 through Friday, Aug. 9. Yearbooks go on sale Monday, Aug. 5. The New Athlete Parent Meeting is Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m., in the Meehleis Gym. Fall sports begin on Monday, Aug. 12. Back to School Night and AVID parent meeting are Thursday, Aug. 15. CSF applications are due and the ACT deadline for the Saturday, Sept. 21 test is Friday, Aug. 23. Class ring orders will be taken during lunch on Thursday, Aug. 29 and Friday, Aug. 30.
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for College Students.” Classes will be held in the Cellar Room at Wine and Roses and will begin at 6:30 p.m. Classes are approximately 2-2 1/2 hours and are limited in size, so reserve a spot soon. Kids 14 years of age and older are welcome to attend this class. Demonstration will be done with Chef John. The cost is $65 per person plus tax. For more information, call (209) 371-6160.
Farmers Market is Fun for All Lodi Farmers Market will finish out the season this month. Come every Thursday to purchase some of the best fresh produce California has to offer. Residents and visitors can grab a bite, order a drink, meet up with friends or make new ones in a laid-back, family friendly atmosphere. The market is open from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on School Street in Downtown Lodi. For more information, call the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce at (209) 367-7840 ext. 102, or visit www.lodichamber.com.
Bluegrass at the Lake Lodi Lake is the setting for Lodi’s first Blue Grass Festival. Bluegrass
>>community briefs fans of all ages will welcome Joe and Hattie Craven, Snap Jackson & the Knock on Wood Players, Bean Creek, the David Thom Band and Harmony Grits. The festival is Saturday, Aug. 24; gates open at 1 p.m., with the first group performing at 2 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. No outside food, alcohol or beverages. Beverages, beer and wine may be purchased at the festival. Tickets are $16 for adults and $6 for ages 10-18 years. Tickets at the gate are $25 for adults and $15 for ages 10-18 years; cash only. For more information, visit www.hutchinsstreetsquare.com.
Things Get Hot at LOEL’S Center The LOEL Center’s “Raffle for Riches” fundraiser has begun. Thank you to all who have already participated. Every contribution makes a difference at LOEL. Tickets are four for $10 or 10 for $20; return the completed stub to LOEL with payment to enter. If you did not receive any tickets in your May newsletter, or would like additional tickets, contact the LOEL Senior Center. Extra tickets will be mailed, or available at the front desk. Prizes are as follows: first prize, $500; second prize, $300; third prize, $200; fourth prize, a handmade queen size quilt. The drawing is at the Hot August Night’s Dinner on Thursday, Aug. 15. You do not need to be present to win, but be sure to buy your dinner ticket if you’d like to be there. For more information on the “Raffle for Riches” or the Hot August Night’s Dinner, call (209) 369-1591.
Helping Out Lodi’s Four-Legged Friends Animal Friends Connection Humane Society (AFCHS)’s 11th annual Fiesta Dinner to benefit the animals is Saturday, Aug. 17, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy good food and a no-host bar in a beautiful country garden setting. Tickets must be pre-purchased and will not be sold at the location of 1410 Mettler Road in Lodi. Catering by Casa Mexicana Mexican food includes cheese enchiladas, chicken flautas, chili Colorado, beans, rice, salad, chips and salsa, hors d’oeuvres and dessert. So you think you can dance? There will be a dance contest with first, second and third prizes. There’s also music, a great raffle and a silent auction. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased at the Animal Friends Connection office, 933 S. Cherokee Lane in Lodi, Weigum’s Lodi Nursery, 401 N. Ham Lane in Lodi, or or Foot Solutions, 5759 Pacific Ave.,
Stone Creek Village Shopping Center, Stockton. Sponsor a table of 8 for $300. Purchase tickets by Aug. 15. Help AFCHS help the animals. For more information, call (209) 365-0535, or visit www.animalfriendsconnect.org, or www.facebook.com/animalfriendsconnection.
Weekends Filled with Music
Looking for a place to listen to some great local music artists in Lodi every weekend throughout August? Head to one of these locations for an extra-special treat. So whether it’s the contemporary Jazz blend of Unit 7, classic rock ‘n’ roll hits from Big Booty Bob and the Backside Kickers, or the get-up-and-dance styling from the Neo Hipsters and many other great artists, live music is sure to enhance your night on the town. For more information on who will be performing, please contact the venues below. Friday nights: cellardoor, Rosewood Bar & Grill, Viaggio Estate & Winery, Townehouse by Wine & Roses, and Woodbridge Crossing Saturday nights: cellardoor, Rosewood Bar & Grill, Viaggio Estate & Winery, Townehouse by Wine & Roses, and Woodbridge Crossing. Sunday afternoon: Cycles Gladiator, and Van Ruiten Winery.
Literacy Round-up The Lodi News-Sentinel and Lodi Library will host the second annual Literacy Fair on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The goal is to encourage and promote literacy awareness of health, safety and education to families in the community. With the event’s “western” theme, children will lasso up some fun with clowns, mascot, music, outdoor story time, interactive kid-friendly projects and much more. It will be a great way for the children to have fun, and for parents to learn about the different resources available to them. For more information, call (209) 327-8124.
Behind the Scenes at the Zoo
What goes on in a zoo kitchen? What do keepers do? Where do the animals sleep? Where do the education animals live? Explore behind the scenes of Micke Grove Zoo on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and learn about the many different animals living there, their zoo homes, and how they are taken care of. You will even meet some of the animals up close! Cost is $12 for members and $13 for non-members, and is for ages 7-plus. Registration information is at www.mgzoo.com under “Summer Camps & Classes.”
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>>best eats
Enjoy the Summer at Bud’s with any one of our delicious salad selections: Bud’s Beef Salad, the Original Crab Louie (shrimp, crab or combo), Shrimp Stuffed Avocado, Tomato Shrimp Vinaigrette, or Cobb Salad. All served for lunch, or dinner 7 days a week w/ fresh sourdough bread, homemade dressing, and sourdough croutons! NOW AVAILABLE—locally grown tomatoes, Linden Shady Lady variety.
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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
Cycles Gladiator Winery 3750 E. Woodbridge Road | Lodi 209.263.3131 www.cyclesgladiator.com
A Hit for the ‘Cycle’
Cycles Gladiator Winery is a Four-Wheeled Tribute to Good Wine By Francis Novero
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n this new age of technological innovation, it is fun and interesting to look back at inventions that seem simple by today’s standards but were huge advancements during their time. The development of computers, telecommunications, and modern travel by plane, trains and automobiles make our world so much smaller and less uncertain, but one can argue the bicycle had just as much of an impact.
Cycles Gladiator Winery pays homage to this great invention, with label artwork showcasing a famed advertising poster of 1890s French bicycle maker, Gladiator. The image of a mythical nymph flying among the night stars on her winged bicycle conveys a spirit of freedom and adventure. Cycles Gladiator Winery Visitor Center Manager Dennis Fagundes said the winery tries to capture this feeling by “producing wines that are fun and free spirited.” With more than 20 wines on the tasting menu, it makes it easy to find a one that will elevate your spirits and inspire you. The Boneshaker Zinfandel ($25), from its name itself, will definitely lift your spirits. This reserve Lodi Zinfandel is bold and intense, with concentrated sweet berry aromas that lead to layered dark plum and black cherry flavors. Feeling uplifted and liberated, take time to absorb the styling of the tasting room, which dates back to
The famed and controversial Gladiator Cycles poster. Banned in Paris and most recently Alabama for a period of time.
1903. Formerly a juice packing dock, the rectangular shaped building was renovated in 2011. It showcases its own bones with the roof trusses exposed. Outside, visitors can enjoy lunch in their large picnic area, complete with two bocce ball courts. On select weekends, Cycles Gladiator
The Boneshaker Zinfandel is named after the old vine Zinfandel that was planted around the time of the 1906 Earthquake PHOTOS BY TIM EUBANKS
Winery presents Dinner and a Movie Night, featuring wine-inspired movies and meals that pair well with the setting of the movie. A movie like “Bottle Shock” would feature California cuisine, while “Under the Tuscan Sun” would result in Italian cuisine. Like great winemaker blending ingredients and elements that meld together seamlessly, Cycles Gladiator Winery combines inspiration and good feeling for an enjoyable wine excursion. If a movie about the Lodi wine country was ever made and featured on movie night, the food served would be debatable, but Cycles Gladiator wines would definitely be served. Cycles Gladiator’s 2011 Pinot Noir not only won the Best Value Wine Under $13 Gold Medal at the Houston Rodeo Uncorked International Wine Competition. It also won the best wine award trophy ever award in my book: a pair of fancy leather chaps, complete with winning category stitched on! lodi monthly magazine | AUGUST 2013 | 15
>>grape escapes Summer Concert Series Continues Jessie’s Grove’s Groovin’ in the Grove Concert Series continues this month with two concerts. On Saturday, Aug. 10, come listen to the Sacramento-based Kenny Frye Band. Formed in 2010, the Kenny Frye Band has quickly established itself as one of today’s top country music bands in the Bay Area. The band is built on a foundation of more than 30 years of musical experience by each of its members. A strong desire to provide the audience with an entertaining and enjoyable evening of music continues to be the driving force behind the band. Performing today’s hottest new country music hits, along with some memorable classics of yesterday, the Kenny Frye Band guarantees to deliver a high-energy, countryfried experience each time it takes the stage. Whether the audience be big or small, young or old, the show remains the same. Don’t miss your opportunity to join the band for what is sure to be a toe tapping, heel stomping, boot scooting kind of party that will leave you shouting for more. On Saturday, Aug. 17 come see Shane Dwight. Over the past 10 years, Shane Dwight has performed more than 2,000 live shows and released seven CDs with over 60,000 units sold. He’s been a repeat performer on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise (West Coast and East Coast), and headlined and performed at some of the biggest music festivals around the world, including Beale Street Music Festival, Bayfront Blues Festival, Bethlehem Musikfest, Ottawa Bluesfest and Portland Waterfront Blues Festival. He has performed with some of the biggest names in music: B.B. King, Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys, Night Ranger, The Marshall Tucker Band, Johnny Winter, Etta James, The Doobie Brothers and Jimmie Vaughan, to name a few. His music has been heard on hundreds of radio stations in over 30 different countries. The price per concert is $22 16 | AUGUST 2013 | lodi monthly magazine
for Wine Club members, $27 general admission, and free for under age 5. For more information, including upcoming concerts, visit www.jessiesgrovewinery.com. A Taste from the Barrel Embark on an educational tour of Estate Crush 16,000-square-foot “crush-to-bottle” winemaking facility. Go behind the scenes and explore the crush pad, “tank farm,” barrel rooms and oenology laboratory. Enjoy exclusive barrel tastings and a flight of three wines paired with select cheeses. Take home your Estate Crush glass as a souvenir and enjoy 15 percent off bottle purchases following the tour. The barrel tasting tour is Saturday, Aug. 10 at $18 per person. Reservations required. To reserve your spot, contact Alison Colarossi at (209) 368-7595 or ali@ estatecrush.com. One With Nature David Yee leads Heritage Oak’s monthly bird walks for all levels of nature lovers. Birders should arrive at the Heritage Oak parking lot by 9:30 a.m. The walk will last approximately four hours. Yee charges $20 per person for the tour. He also provides an optional lunch for $10. Heritage Oak offers a bottle of wine (winemakers’ choice) to the group that stays for lunch. Interested children are always welcome. Sturdy walking shoes recommended. Binoculars and field guides are also helpful. Dress appropriately for the weather. For more information, contact Yee at (209) 329-5490 or birdmanyee@gmail.com. Sooth Your Stress Away Find exactly what your frazzled mind needs, while on the patio at Heritage Oak Winery. Sessions run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and include live music, wine and the setting sun. It’s guaranteed that after you’ve watched the hummingbirds fight over who gets the last sip of the day, you’ll feel relieved and relaxed that you aren’t one of those. On Friday, Aug. 9, enjoy the music of Mark & Ken’s Human Jukebox. Cover charge is $5 per person. Wine may be purchased by the bottle or glass and dessert is available for $7. Sunset and feathered entertainment are free. Seating is limited and reservations are required. For more information, call Heritage Oak Winery at (209) 986-2763.
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>>buzz on bizz
Dining Experience Extraordinaire Korean Cuisine with a Tasty Twist By Bernadine Chapman-Cruz
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xperience the tantalizing flavor of modern Korean cuisine at Piquant Café & Bristo. The restaurant’s striking black and gold décor, elegant table settings, soft lighting, and light jazz set the scene. “Food should be enjoyed in a pleasant atmosphere,” owner Juliette Lee said. “Dining at a leisurely pace allows guests to enjoy their meal and each other’s company.” According to Lee, cooking has been her hobby and passion for years. “Coming from a large family, I learned to be spontaneous and cook many different things,” Lee said. Authentic Korean food can be strong and spicy, however, so Lee prepares her dishes with a lighter touch. “I deviate a little bit with traditional Korean dishes,” Lee said. “Instead of using rice wine to marinate meat, I use Lodi wines. Dishes still have a Korean flavor but are less potent. I also pressure pot chicken and ribs to keep the meat moist, and reduce fat content.”
“Many people have not tasted Korean food and the seasoning might be too strong or spicy. So, I decided to create Korean dishes my way. I marinate the meat using Lodi wines instead of rice wine for a lighter flavor. To bring out the flavor of side dish vegetables, I do not overly season or sauté.”
The owner also concentrates on creating special vegetable side dishes, up to 12 each day, served as appetizers with meals. “I make it a point to bring out each vegetable’s flavor by not overly seasoning or sautéing,” Lee said. “I use red chilies for flavor and for spiciness, jalapenos and Thai peppers – nothing too hot, for those who don’t like a bite.” Extra servings of complimentary side dish samplers are available upon request. Meals are served with white or brown rice and soup or salad. A popular request is Piquant’s KimChi Fried Rice, cooked and served in a hot stone bowl that is still sizzling when it comes to the table. Lee makes her own KimChi without the usual fish sauce for a milder palate. Ingredient flavors meld together in a delightful crusty consistency, topped with a fried egg. Meat can be added upon request. “We mix the bowl at the table as it continues to cook,” Lee said. Fresh fruit sprinkled with powdered sugar completes Piquant Café & Bristo’s dining experience. Try modern Korean cuisine tonight! Piquant Café & Bristo 480 S. Cherokee Lane Suite E | Lodi | 209.366.2233 Open Wednesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday Facebook: Piquant Cafe & Bistro | Email: juliette.piquant@gmail.com www.piquantcafebistro.doomsby.com Note: Extended hours coming soon to include breakfast service
Juliette Lee | Owner All dishes are made fresh and to order. “Food tastes better when it is freshly prepared,” Lee said.
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This is the new golden lion tamarin, born Feb. 21 at Micke Grove Zoo. The infant and its family of tamarins can be viewed daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This lion is considered an endangered species and Micke Grove Zoo’s success in breeding these lions is helping to prevent their extinction. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children three to 17 years old. Credit cards are accepted. Micke Grove Zoo 11793 N. Micke Grove Road Lodi, CA 95240 (209) 331-2010 www.mgzoo.com
WHEN
is the second annual Stockton Pride Festival?
Set aside Saturday, Aug. 17 in Oak Grove Park to enjoy entertainment and a festive atmosphere. There will be activities for teens and tots as well as adults. This year expect a more diverse food court and beer garden. Entertainment includes transgender teen pop sensation Ryan Cassata, local award-wining band Marirose and the Gypsies, and last year’s audience favorite, Jambalaya. Early sponsors lining up to support the local LGBT community include Wells Fargo, University of the Pacific, Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau, Chase Chevrolet, Big Monkey Group, and many others.
HOW
do you make summer dessert bowls?
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For more information, contact: San Joaquin Pride Center | 109 N. Sutter St. Stockton, CA 95202 | (209) 466-7572 www.sjpridecenter.org | info@sjpridecenter.org
WHERE
do you buy lavender plants and products? Pageo Lavender Farm in Turlock has both English and French varieties! Take a picnic lunch and blanket to enjoy the park-like setting, or call ahead 24 hours and order a box lunch. Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in August. The gift shop also sells herbs such as basil and dill, and various mints, rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage and parsley. This is also a perfect place for catered fundraisers, weddings, and special celebration events. Pageo Lavender Farm 11573 Golf Road | Turlock, CA 95380 | (209) 632-5052 pageofarms@gmail.com | http://pageolavenderfarm.com/index.html lodi monthly magazine | AUGUST 2013 | 21
>>beyond 209 There’s no electricity, but plenty of character at Drakesbad Guest Ranch. PHOTO BY RICK E. MARTIN All meals are included at Drakesbad Guest Ranch. PHOTO BY JOHN POIMIROO
Drakesbad – a Fun-Filled Wilderness Wonderland By Bernadine Chapman-Cruz For an unforgettable outdoor family vacation, visit Drakesbad Guest Ranch. Nestled in a remote area of Lassen Volcanic National Park, luxury camping in an oldfashioned resort setting awaits.
Nineteen overnight accommodations ranging from lodge rooms, to bungalows, and cabins with a cozy knotty pine décor are tastefully accented with rustic peeled-log furniture. Adding to the old-world ambiance, most rooms use kerosene lanterns.
Lodging includes three meals per day, per person. Cuisine worthy of a five-star restaurant is served in the Drakesbad Dining Room with breakfast prepared to order, hearty sandwiches and healthy salads for the trail, or hot lunch options served in the dining room along with an inspired dinner menu that changes daily. “Guests have rated our children’s meals as the finest anywhere,” Drakesbad spokesperson John Poimiroo said. Lunch can be preordered for day outings, and fish caught on guided fly fishing excursions can be prepared for a guest’s meal. In addition to luxury accommodations and excellent dining, Lassen Volcanic National Park is a geological wonderland waiting to be explored. “The park is on an active volcano, where hydrothermal activity is often compared to Yellowstone,” Poimiroo said. “Children love volcanos. Their eyes get big; they ask questions; and take away knowledge that lasts a lifetime.” An easy hike from the lodge takes visitors through spectacular valley areas, where Mother Nature’s handiwork provides amazing color. Vibrant green algae that can only survive in the
park’s mineral-rich thermal hot springs is one example and “the sunsets are remarkable,” Poimiroo said. Treks to boiling springs, bubbling mudpots, and thermal geysers that spurt hot water are also popular trail destinations. “You can hear steam vents hissing and smell the sulfur,” Poimiroo said. “Back at the lodge, the swimming pool is heated by natural hot springs. It’s like being in a natural spa – wonderfully relaxing at day’s end.” Nighttime activity includes campfires and star gazing. “You can see the Milky Way with its trillions of stars in an inky-black sky,” Poimiroo said. “It’s the perfect way to star watch.” Family fun is an important part of the Drakesbad experience. The children’s activity program is coordinated by John Haiger, an outdoor education naturalist, includes arts and crafts, archery, volleyball, badminton, horseshoes, and more. “We have activities for guests of all ages,” Poimiroo said, “including fascinating hikes to geologic wonders, swimming and organized activities just for kids.” Horseback riding, fly fishing and massage service also available per scale. Ranch managers and hosts Val and Pat Flack take great care to make the Drakesbad experience unforgettable. A four-night stay, including all meals for two adults and two children (ages 12 and under), is $700. Each additional child in the same room is $49 per night and teenagers, 13-17 years old, are $69 per night extra. Reservations required.
Drakesbad Guest Ranch Lassen Volcanic National Park, 17 miles north of Chester at Lake Alamnor Open daily mid-June through September | Closed winter months Contact John Poimiroo @ 916.933.8860 | drakesbad@calparksco.com Facebook.com/drakesbadguestranch | www.drakesbad.com 22 | AUGUST 2013 | lodi monthly magazine
>>tips from the pro
The Top Five Questions About Sun By Clinton E. Prescott Jr., M.D.
Question 1: We all love to soak up those rays of sun in the summer. What about the sun is so bad for the skin? Answer: UVA and UVB rays are carcinogenic. The nation is facing an epidemic of skin cancer. Basal cell cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. It is estimated it may be more common than all other forms of cancer combined. Question 2: We have heard that the sun is a great source of Vitamin D, so it can’t be that bad. What benefits does the sun have to offer and what should we limit sun exposure to? Answer: Malignant Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women age 20-30. It is the fifth most-common cause of cancer deaths in men and seventh leading cause of cancer death in women. People who insist on getting a sun tan risk all forms of skin cancer and many actually lower their immune response to other diseases. Individuals with lupus erythematous, porphyria and a host of sun-sensitive disorders need to avoid sunlight. Vitiligo, a depigmenting disease, may in some cases be triggered by overexposure to sunlight. The issue of vitamin D deficiency is a bogus issue in terms of needing sunlight to achieve adequate levels. Diet and dietary supplements are all that is necessary and can be found in your local grocery store in vitamin D fortified milk and orange juice, as well as other items. Question 3: How can we best protect our skin from the sun? Answer: Sun avoidance in the form of protective clothing, head gear and sunscreen SPF 30 or higher. Question 4: What is SPF? Answer: SPF is the abbreviation for sun protection factor. The higher the rating, the more ultraviolet B is blocked. SPF is specific for UVB. A good source of sunscreen would block the UVA as well; this is often expressed as a percentage, such as 85 percent UVA blocked. Question 5: What is the best way to treat sun damage (spots, wrinkling, etc.)? Answer: Avoid ultraviolet light period. Some bleaching agents, lasers and chemical peels can benefit these concerns. Clinton E. Prescott Jr., M.D., was born in Sikeston, Mo. and raised in Vernon, Texas. He did his dermatology residency at Letterman Army Hospital in San Francisco. He later went on to become Chief of Dermatology Services at Darnell Army Hospital in Foot Hood, Texas. Since 1979 Dr. Prescott has been in private practice in Manteca and Stockton while also a staff member of Doctor’s Hospital of Manteca. He is a member of the California Medical Association, the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Medical Association. For more information about his private practice, visit www.cvderm. com or in Manteca, call (209) 239-2901, and in Stockton, (209) 477-7546. lodi monthly magazine | AUGUST 2013 | 23
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