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ummer has officially rolled in with a vengeance. As I write this month’s Publisher’s Notes, the thermometer is expected to hit 106 today, so I’ve enacted “extra-casual” work attire for this week. BMG staffers are sporting shorts, t-shirts and flip flops, looking more like we’re ready for the beach rather than meeting with clients.
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 | manteca monthly magazine
Sidebar
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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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Prop. 8 decision WASHINGTON, DC
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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Treasure Hunting on Treasure Island The Manteca Trips and Tours group will be heading out to the Treasure Island flea market on Treasure Island, San Francisco, on Aug. 24. Cost is $40 per person and includes roundtrip transportation and admission. There will be a no-host lunch. For more information, contact the Trips & Tours Office, inside the Senior Center at 295 Cherry Lane, at (209) 456-8652. Business hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Splash Around and Cool Off at Lincoln Pool The daytime hours for Lincoln Pool through Sunday, Aug. 11 are Monday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday evening hours are 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Weekend hours will change to noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, Sunday Aug. 18, Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25. The pool will close on Sunday, Aug. 25 for the season. Lincoln Pool Public Swim is at 245 South Powers Ave. in Manteca.
Monthly Events for the Active Seniors Manteca Senior Center offers several social and educational programs this month. “The Farmers’ Market and Nutrition Program” is Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Spaghetti Dinner and Bingo is Aug. 12. Doors open at 5 p.m.; dinner is at 5 p.m. Menu includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert and beverage. Cost is $6 per person, pre-sale only. Bingo cards are $1 each. This event is limited to 175 people. Sign up at the front desk no later than Friday, Aug. 9. No tickets will be sold at the door. Saturday Senior Breakfast is Saturday, Aug. 17, at 9 a.m. for adults, ages 50 years and over. Cost is $6 per person, pre-sale only. New guest host each month. Call the Senior Center for menu. A potluck dinner is Thursday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. Please bring a related dish to share, enough to feed 8 to 10 people. Don’t forget your plate and flatware. Potluck is open to people age 50 years and better. Manteca Senior Center will provide the dessert. The Sunday Dance is Sunday, Aug. 11 and Sunday, Aug. 25, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $3 per person. Bingo is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 9:45 a.m. sharp. Meet new friends and enjoy 10 games of Bingo at 50 cents per card. The Manteca Senior Center is at 295 Cherry Lane in Manteca. Busi-
Housing Market is Sizzling
In June, the Weston Ranch housing market had 17 active homes for sale, 77 pending, 24 sold and 2 cancelled. For properties sold, the average days on the market were 35, median square footage price was $90.24, median sold price was $157,750 and the median size was 1,901 square feet. Properties available are $120,000 to $279,900. The Ripon housing market had 12 active homes for sale, 32 pending, 18 sold and 1 expired, withdrawn or cancelled. For properties sold, the average days on the market were 28, median square footage price was $148.55, median sold price was $350,000 and the median size was 2,417 square feet. Properties available were $269,000 to $1,599,000. Manteca’s housing market had 63 active homes for sale, 174 were pending, 66 sold and 17 expired, withdrawn or cancelled. For properties sold, the average days on the market were 19, median square footage price was $138.35, median sold price was $260,000 and the median size was 1,959 square feet. Properties available were $120,000 to $425,000. The Lathrop housing market had 18 active homes for sale, 64 pending, 20 sold and 6 expired, withdrawn or cancelled. For properties sold, the average days on the market were 17, median square footage price was $134.85, median sold price was $215,000 and the median size was 1,805 square feet. Properties available were $129,000 to $421,000. Current market data taken from Metrolist, courtesy of Eric Quillinan, real estate Realtor, Help-U-Sell Alpha Realty, (209) 888-8800.
and 80-plus age divisions. There will be prizes to overall male and female winners, and a group prize as well. For more information, visit www.colortheskies.com. Youth Football Teams Ready for Kick Off
Color the Skies This Kite Show and Run event is Saturday, Aug. 31, at Mistlin Sports Park in Ripon. A 10K and 5K run begins at 8 a.m. There is also a quarter-mile Children’s Fun Run that begins at 9:30 a.m. The start/finish line is in the baseball parking lot. A kite show is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Awards Ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. Pick up a pre-registration packet at Mistlin Sports Park, 1201 River Road, on Friday, Aug. 30, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Race Day Registration is at 6:30 a.m. Groups must register online at www.active.com. All runners will receive free parking, a colorful drawstring bag, and healthy snacks. After the race, there will be an awards ceremony at the Mistlin Sports Park Baseball Amphitheater. Medals will be presented three deep to 12 years and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79,
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The Manteca Junior Buffalos team will hand out team equipment on Saturday, Aug. 3. Picture Day is Sunday, Aug. 11, at Shasta Park. Round Robin is Saturday, Aug. 17 at Oakdale High School. The first game of the season is Saturday, Aug. 24. For more information, visit www. mantecajrbuffs.com. The Manteca Jaguars team will hand out team equipment on Saturday, Aug. 3. Picture Day is Saturday, Aug. 10 at Sierra High School. Round Robin is Saturday, Aug. 17 at Oakdale High School. The first game of the season is an away game on Saturday, Aug. 24 against the Turlock Vikings. For more information, visit www.mantecajaguars.com.
Dance for Middle School Students Hang out with friends or make new ones at this middle school dance on Friday, Aug. 16. There will be a live DJ, lights, snack bar and glow items for sale. The dance is at Golden West Community Gym, 1031 N. Main St. in Manteca. Ticket window opens at 5:30 p.m.; the dance is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $5 per person at the door. Dress is casual attire. There will be no in/ out privileges. This dance is open
to Manteca Unified School District (MUSD) students in sixth through eighth grade only. Student ID cards required. This is not an MUSD event. Dates and times are subject to change. For more information, call (209) 4568600.
Residents enjoy strolling through the Manteca Farmers Market.
From Farm to Fork August is the last month to come enjoy Manteca’s Certified Farmers Market. You will be able to purchase fresh produce, freshbaked goods, great food, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. This market is every Tuesday throughout August, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in Library Park. For more information, call the Manteca Visitors Center at (209) 823-7229.
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Antiques and More for Your Home Decor At The Cozy Nest, go From Vintage to Shabby Chic By Bernadine Chapman-Cruz
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ocated in the heart of downtown Ripon, The Cozy Nest is a delightful antique store specializing in an eclectic array of home décor. Owned and operated by Bonnie Giest, it is the place to go when it comes to finding those unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. Only a year after opening, The Cozy Nest was awarded The Manteca Bulletin’s 2013 Readers’ Choice for No. 1 Antique Store in the MantecaRipon area.
“I’ve always enjoyed antiques,” Giest said, “and opening an antique store has been my dream for many years.” With support from family and friends, the owner’s dream became a reality. She now offers area customers a unique place to shop. In addition to Giest’s affinity for antique furniture such as dressers, old picture 12 | AUGUST 2013 | manteca monthly magazine
frames, and a multitude of vintage items, several vendor spaces bring even morediverse wares into The Cozy Nest’s mix. The store has something for everyone, from furniture, glassware, vintage cooking bowls, milk glass, Pyrex, pictures, assorted colored glass, wrought iron, wicker, jewelry, paper goods, floral, and an assortment of eclectic pieces.
“I’m proud of my business and having something that is mine. I had help with building it, but when I walked in the first morning, it was really mine. I fell in love with it a little more.” Bonnie Giest | Owner
“I have several customers looking for shabby chic to incorporate into their home décor,” Giest said. “Pieces like wave front furniture and decorator pillows are currently popular.” Inventory rotates frequently and there is always something different on display. “My vendors add their own individual touches to
the store,” Giest said, “and I’m very pleased how everything comes together so well.” Everyone who enters the shop receives a friendly welcome. Browsing is encouraged and customers can take as long as they desire to walk through the store, look, touch, and get the feel of a special piece while deciding if it will fit into a personalized home decorating theme or serve as a complimentary accent. In addition to authentic antiques, vintage, and some new accent pieces, the store also features Naked Bee and Ladybug Blessings, lines of natural handmade products including soaps, lotions and bath salts. One visit to The Cozy Nest’s welcome, soothing environment, abundant with Christian goodwill amid soft classical music, will make you a return customer. On Tuesdays The Cozy Nest offers a 10 percent discount. The Cozy Nest 307 W. Main St. | Ripon | 209.601.5919 Open Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday Facebook: The-Cozy-Nest
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WHO
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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?
Try turning your muffin pan upsidedown, bake cookie dough over the top and, voila, you have cookie bowls for fruit or ice cream. Or, you can carve out a lemon and stuff in some raspberry sorbet for a hot day delight.
For more information, contact: San Joaquin Pride Center | 109 N. Sutter St. Stockton, CA 95202 | (209) 466-7572 www.sjpridecenter.org | info@sjpridecenter.org
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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 manteca monthly magazine | AUGUST 2013 | 13
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Welcome to Downtown Stockton, home to 50 diverse restaurants, local baseball and hockey, and a beautiful downtown waterfront. Enjoy entertainment at the Stockton Arena, Bob Hope Theatre, or IMAX movies. Celebrate outdoors at Weber Point, Downtown Marina, or Joan Darrah Promenade. P ict ured, S t o ckt o n A ren a a n d University Plaza Waterfront Hotel on the downtown waterfront. Photo by SCVB
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The 6th Taste of San Joaquin Comes Back with More Food, Beer and Music The 6th Blue Moon’s Taste of San Joaquin comes back to Weber Point on August 17, 11:30 am - 6:30 pm. This year’s festival is managed by SMG Stockton. It will offer all the usual attractions like beer and wine gardens, a variety of food and BBQ vendors, kids activities and, of course, a BBQ contest. New this year, SMG opens the contest to local barbecuing aficionados who can apply to enter by
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calling 209.373.1446. Blue Moon’s Taste 2013 will feature a not-to-be-missed stage line up. Lydia Pense and Cold Blood will play their own specific brand of funk/soul and R&B which came to be known as East Bay Grease. Latin Magic Band will get the crowd dancing with their hot Cumbias and Latin Rock. Two bands from Modesto, Poor House Millionaires and the House of Orange, will play a
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The Port of Stockton Celebrates Their 80th Anniversary with Free Boat Cruises Every school child in Stockton should know that their town is the largest inland seaport in California. This year, the Port celebrates its 80th anniversary since its opening in 1933 as the first modern inland port in California with rail service directly onto the docks. “The Port of Stockton has a rich history, and has played a key role in the economic vitality for Stockton and San Joaquin County. The Port generates over $40 million in additional revenue for the City of Stockton and is a major job provider, which has been accomplished without taxing our citizens,” said Richard Aschieris, Port Director. To celebrate such esteemed occasion, the Port teamed up with Opportunity Cruises offering free, two-hour boat tours of the Port’s facilities.
operations from the water,” commented Aschieris. The cruises will be offered every Saturday through August, at 10 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm on aboard the “California Sunset.” They will depart from the Downtown Stockton Marina. During the tour, the history, current activities and future developments of the Port of Stockton will be presented. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
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Stocktoberfest Brings Main Stream, Craft and Local Brews to the Waterfront Keg lifting competitions, craft beers on tap, sausages, home brews, chicken dance dance-offs and, of course, beer stein and keg holding competitions, are what draws hundreds of people to Stocktoberfest every year since 2009. The 5th annual beer festival at the Waterfront Warehouse Amphitheater on October 5 will be a not to be missed event! Modeled after a German Oktoberfest with a Stockton twist, Stocktoberfest seating is outdoors on the waterfront with long tables, wooden benches and BIG glass steins. Last year, Stocktoberfest featured 17 main stream and craft beers as well as some local brews. Visitors could learn about brewing process and talk to specialists in the field. Similar set up is expected for this year’s festival. Admission will include an Oktoberfest-style glass beer stein (filled to the brim once), live entertainment ranging from polka to rock and free participation in a variety of contests. Stocktoberfest is known for stein holding and keg lifting competitions.Photo by I. Hill www.downtownstockton.org
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Farmers Market, Saturdays El Dorado St. @ Hwy 4 Year-round, 6 am - 10 am www.DowntownStockton.org Farmers Market, Wednesdays E. Main St. @ Bob Hope Theatre May-October, 9 am - 2 pm www.sjcFarmersMarket.com Mexican Heritage Center and Gallery Art Exhibits, Every month www.Facebook.com/mhcGallery First Friday Mixers with Music and Art Cafe Coop, Every first Friday www.CafeCoop.org Soulfood Festival Weber Point Event Center, Aug 3 www.AAACCCstockton.org Taste of San Joaquin Weber Point Event Center, Aug 17 www.TasteOfSanJoaquin.com Jazz on the Waterfront University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, Aug 18 Facebook.com/ UniversityPlazaWaterfrontHotel Stocktoberfest Waterfront Warehouse Amphitheater, Oct 5 www.Stocktoberfest.com Stockton Ports Stadium: Baseball Games: August 6-11, August 20-26 www.StocktonPorts.com Stockton Arena: www.StocktonLive.com Stockton-Con, Aug 3 Stockton Thunder Hockey Oct 19 & 23 Bob Hope Theatre: www.StocktonLive.com Dr. No, Classic Movie, Aug 18 Elvis - If I Can Dream, Sep 6 The Godfather II, Movie, Sep 15 In My Life, Beatles Tribute, Sep 28 Anjelah Johnson, Stand up, Oct 5
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Weber Avenue lights up in the evenings with new, decorative LED lighting, Photo by DSA
Initiatives from several different downtown businesses have recently brought to Downtown Stockton clean energy solutions. In June, San Joaquin Regional Transit District introduced into service the first in northern California commercial production, fast-charge zero-emission buses. This effort supports San Joaquin RTD’s Strategic Initiatives by reducing energy consumption, waste, and pollution, while fostering vendor innovation and new technologies. Downtown employees have also noticed the sleek FedEx delivery tracks quietly delivering parcels throughout downtown. FedEx introduced these vehicles to Stockton in the late 2012. Downtown Stockton Alliance (DSA) is also thinking about cleaner downtown and more efficient operations. By the end of July, DSA will have a fleet of five electric-batterypowered vehicles to move staff, equipment, and make deliveries throughout downtown. The vehicles were funded by a grant from the Clean Valley Air District. Yet another DSA’s electric project brings more security and improvement to Weber Avenue, the main artery of Downtown Stockton. To create more festive and welcoming atmosphere DSA installed hundreds of energy efficient LED lights on trees along Weber. “We don’t really have a 24-hour community yet. (...) The streets being lit up are an inviting mechanism for people to come and enjoy our downtown,” commented Zac Cort, a member of the DSA’s Economic Committee. To learn more about Downtown Stockton, visit www. DowntownStockton.org or follow us on www.Facebook. com/DowntownStockton. /D_townStockton
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>>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.
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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
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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.
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Come & see why we have won so many awards including Talk of the Town! At Weber’s BBQ and More we specialize not just in ribs but real quality, down home soul food and cajun cooking. You may come in a stranger, but you will leave as a friend. Tue: 11am-7pm, Wed: 11am-3pm, Thurs: 11am7pm, Fri: 11am-9pm, Sat: 11am-9pm. KIDS EAT FREE Tuesday & Thursday COMING SOON: Super Soul Sundays: 1-7pm 823 Mellon St. | Manteca 209.823.4227 | www.webers4bbq.com
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Yes, that is correct we will now come to you via our NEW Flip’s Burger Truck. Call us to cater your lunch, party, or business event and impress all the people you know with your burger savvy! You can view our menu and upcoming locations on our website. We are flippin’ excited to meet you! FIND US ON FACEBOOK! 2503 Waterloo Road | Stockton | 209.943.5477 230 Cherokee Lane | Lodi | 209.334.3199 www.flipsburger.com
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Schools Manteca Unified School District August Knodt Elementary......................... 938-6200 Brock Elliott Elementary School................ 858-7260 George Komure Elementary School.......... 938-6320 George McParland Elementary School (3rd-8th grades)....................................................... 858-7290 George McParland Elementary School (Annex K-2nd grade)........................................................ 858-7450 Golden West Elementary School............... 858-7300 Great Valley Elementary School (K-5th Grades)........................................... 938-6300 Great Valley Elementary School Annex (6th-8th Grades)........................................ 938-6310 Joseph Widmer, Jr. Elementary School..... 938-6340 Joshua Cowell Elementary School............ 858-7310 Lathrop Elementary School....................... 858-7250 Lincoln Elementary School........................ 858-7320 Mossdale Elementary School.................... 938-6285 Neil Hafley Elementary School.................. 858-7215 New Haven Elementary School................. 858-7360 Nile Garden Elementary School................ 858-7370 Sequoia Elementary School...................... 858-7440 Shasta Elementary School........................ 858-7400 Stella Brockman Elementary School......... 858-7200 Veritas Elementary School......................... 858-7390 Walter Woodward Elementary School....... 858-7430 Calla High School...................................... 858-7230 East Union High School............................ 858-7270 Lathrop High School................................. 938-6350 Manteca Community Day School.............. 858-7380 Manteca High School................................ 858-7340 New Vision High School............................ 938-6225
Sierra High School.................................... 858-7410 Weston Ranch High School...................... 938-6245
Ripon Unified School District Colony Oak Elementary ............................ 599-7145 Park View Elementary................................ 599-1882 Ripon Elementary...................................... 599-4225 Ripona Elementary.................................... 599-4104 Weston Elementary .................................. 599-7113 Ripon High School.................................... 599-4287
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Manteca Monthly....................................... 932-9252 Manteca Senior Center............................. 456-8650 All County Libraries.......................... (866) 805-7323 Ripon Senior Center.................................. 599-7441 Ripon Aquatic Center................................ 599-3859
City of Manteca Mayor/Council/City Clerk.......................... 456-8017 City Manager’s Office................................ 456-8050 Police Department..................................... 456-8100 Fire Department......................................... 456-8300 Utility Billing............................................... 456-8740 Public Works............................................. 456-8400 Solid Waste............................................... 456-8440 Community Development.......................... 456-8500 Building Inspection.................................... 456-8550 Park and Recreation.................................. 456-8600
City of Ripon Mayor/City Council.................................... 599-2108 Non-Emergency Police.............................. 599-2102 Fire Department......................................... 599-4209 Public Works............................................. 599-2108
Utility Dept................................................. 599-2108 Park and Recreation.................................. 599-2108
City of Lathrop Animal Services......................................... 941-7240 City Manager............................................. 941-7220 Code Enforcement.................................... 941-7260 Community Development Department...... 941-7260 Lathrop/Manteca Fire District.................... 858-2331 Mayor........................................................ 941-7215 Non- Emergency Police ............................ 468-4400 Parks & Recreation.................................... 941-7360 Public Works............................................. 941-7430
City of Stockton After School Programs.............................. 937-8293 Animal Control.......................................... 937-8274 Mayor of Stockton .................................... 937-8499 Code Enforcement.................................... 937-8813 Community Service.................................. 937-8444 Non-Emergency Police.............................. 937-8377 Non Emergency Fire Department.............. 937-8801
Connect Online City of Stockton....................www.stocktongov.com City of Manteca.................... www.ci.manteca.ca.us City of Ripon...................................... cityofripon.org City of Lathrop.........................www.ci.lathrop.ca.us County of San Joaquin....... www.co.san-joaquin.ca.us Manteca Unified School District....... www.musd.net Ripon Unified School District...... www.riponusd.net San Joaquin County Libraries............ www.lib.ca.us Manteca Monthly magazine..................................... ......................................www.mantecamonthly.com