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Publisher Deitra Kenoly Editor Karen Bakhtegan Graphic Artists Jason LaMasters Jason Ente Dan Loeffelbein Advertising Specialist Liz Saldivar Website/Social Media Jason LaMasters Contributors Charleen Earley Melissa Hutsell Eunice Green Denzel A. Jackson Sonny Lucatorto Jorge Ruiz Joshua Stoner
“You may have heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. There’s another day you might want to know about: Giving Tuesday. The idea is pretty straightforward. On the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, shoppers take a break from their gift-buying and donate what they can to charity.” — Bill Gates “A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is the bone shared with the dog, when you are just as hungry as the dog.” — Jack London “If you haven’t got any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble.” — Bob Hope “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” — Charles Dickens “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” — Winston S. Churchill
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by Joshua Stoner
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ayla Schatz has been serving with the Auxiliary, a board of the Children’s Home of Stockton (CHS), for about 7 years. She got started after her kids graduated and left for college, and she now holds the position of co-president. The Auxiliary has a very important job in supporting the needs of Children’s Home, an organization that has supported thousands of at-risk youth over its 135-year span of operation. The facility takes in youth from all over the northern half of the state, providing them with education, counseling, and at many times, rehabilitation. The Auxiliary group gives back and gets involved with the youth of CHS, who are at many times most in need of guidance, love, and support. “It’s really a two-way street for me, because they gain from having our presence, and I gain from watching them grow and become better people. They often just need someone to listen and support them.” The Auxiliary exists to provide fun experiences and even personal necessities to the kids who live in the cottages of CHS. “Once a month, the ladies of the Auxiliary visit the kids and either take them out for a fun trip or stay to cook dinner and spend time with them at their cottage. Unlike some of the other organizations I’ve been a part of, this one provides the opportunity to actually spend time with the people we are supporting.”
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Most of the students at Children’s Home come from very rough backgrounds and have often (but not always) been court-ordered to live at the residential facility due to negative behavior in the community. However, the Auxiliary never questions the kids or passes judgment on them. “The kids get a clean slate with us. Their clinicians are there to help them with behavioral challenges and developing necessary life skills. We are simply there to provide a good model for them and to take them out for some fun when possible.” The group also raises money for the kids who are close to becoming emancipated. “We give money that goes toward buying necessities for these youth, such as laptops, bedding, and household items for when they move out on their own. We recognize that these students may not have any support in their lives.” Funds that the Auxiliary raise also go toward helping to sustain the organization. They have purchased vans for transportation, helped with building projects, and other efforts to enhance the lives of the youth living at CHS.
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The annual Garden Fair event is hosted every spring by the Auxiliary, and it is one of the year’s biggest events for the group. The event helps to fund much of what is donated throughout the rest of the year, whether that be tennis shoes, clothing, or food. This year’s event will mark the 48th event, and will take place on the Wednesday preceding Mother’s Day. The luncheon begins around 11 a.m. and ends at about 2 p.m. Last year’s guests were treated to shopping at boutiques, a fabulous lunch, and a spring fashion show. “Our goal this year is to raise $100,000 that will go straight back to the kids we support at Children’s Home.” The guest list is made up primarily of those who have attended and donated in the past but anyone from the community is encouraged to attend. Those who are interested in attending this year’s event can call the Children’s Home directly at 209-466-0853 to purchase tickets and even sponsor the event. The Auxiliary is always welcoming applications from those in the community who are interested in becoming a part of the board as well. It is a commitment to be sure, but it is hard to find a better cause. “We ask our members to remain with us for about 10 years. All of our meetings are the first Tuesday of the month and of course, we ask the ladies to spend time with the kids throughout the month when we visit or take them out.” Gayla Schatz can be reached at gayla.schatz@gmail.com.
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Stockton Shelter for the Homeless by Charleen Earley
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tockton Shelter for the Homeless opened its doors in December of 1987, has housed the homeless around the clock ever since, and has never turned anyone who’s needed help, away – ever.
To date, that’s 10,950 days helping roughly 400 homeless men, women and children on a daily basis. “We never close,” said Adam Cheshire, CEO since 2014. “On any given night, we have about 1,000 homeless on the streets of Stockton, and another 1,500 throughout San Joaquin County.” Born and raised in Stockton, Cheshire loves his job.
“I love coming to work every day knowing that we are helping so many people with nowhere else to turn,” he said. “I love getting to know the stories of the people living with us. I love seeing kids playing, laughing and just being kids at the Shelter because they feel safe again.” “I love working with our dedicated staff who do so much for this community without recognition!” Cheshire added. Homelessness, for many, is not a choice. “August 22 of this year we had 106 children living at Stockton Shelter for the Homeless,” said Cheshire. “They didn’t choose to be homeless,” said Cheshire. “So far this year we’ve had 12 newborns come home from the hospital with their moms to the shelter. They didn’t choose to be homeless.” “While it’s true that some people make bad choices that result in homelessness, no one ‘chooses’ to be homeless,” he added. “When you get to know those living on the streets everyday like we do, what you find is story after story of people born into a multi-generational cycle of poverty which is very hard to break out of.”
photos courtesy Stockton Shelter for the Homeless
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“Blaming people for being homeless is one way that people ignore the problem, implying that it’s their ‘choice’ and don’t deserve our help,” he said. “That isn’t going to solve the problem.” He said their mission at Stockton Shelter for the Homeless is to provide a place to stay for hundreds of people every night without judgment or pre-conditions, to be the safety net for Stockton and San Joaquin County. In addition to emergency and day shelter services, they also offer case management services in English and Spanish, transportation assistance, referral assistance, a 12-Step program, court/client advocacy, transitional housing programs, and so much more. Every October they have their Festival of International Cuisine, where attendees can sample food from all over the world. “We haven’t picked a date for next year, but it will in October,” said Cheshire. “People can sign up now to attend next year’s festival.” Cheshire sees how homelessness affects not just those living on the streets. “Homelessness is a problem that affects our entire community and everyone in it, not just those without a home,” he said. “If your heart breaks when you see someone asking for change or living in a tent on the side of the freeway, you can help them by supporting local ser vice organizations like Stockton Shelter for the Homeless.” www.stocktonshelter.org
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hanks to San Joaquin’s Family Resource and Referral Center (FRRC), MaryYvette Garcia’s fouryear-old son is thriving.
visitation and child development programs, Garcia’s son is now enrolled at a specialized program at Mckinley Elementary. During this process he was also diagnosed with a condition that’s now successfully being treated. “He’s doing really well, being independent, […] participating in class – kids love him, he gets along with others well,” she said.
The organization was instrumental in providing childcare services to Garcia’s family, and mostly recently, helped her youngest son find the help their family desperately needed.
Garcia’s exper ience demonstrates just how vital the FRRC’s services are.
Garcia’s son struggled at school. “I would get calls every day about his behavior,” she said. “Between the time I would drop him off at school and clocked in at work, I’d get a call,” she said. The school refused to let him attend further, and gave her an end date. At the time, Garcia had also lost her job.
The organization works with approximately 29,000 families annually, said Kay Ruhstaller, the organization’s executive director. Services are open to all individuals: teens, children, adults and parents.
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The nonprofit organization was founded in 1980 with the primary goal of connecting community members with the
The FCCR remains committed to these principles
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37 years after its founding. Today, services have expanded to include home visitations, parent-teacher programs, the teen impact center, and childcare programs, among more. “Services are always evolving; there’s a lot of need here,” said Ruhstaller, who noted the center’s recent implementation of San Joaquin’s 211 line. The FCCR earned the distinction of becoming the region’s 211 provider (211sj) in 2014, a decision approved by the California Public Utilities Commission. Residents can dial 2-1-1 to reach a live operator in 200 different languages, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The health and human services, and disaster response line provides information regarding employment, childcare, education, food pantries, shelter, mental health/counseling, or crisis help, and more. Ruhstaller said since its inauguration in 2015, the line has received more than 10,000 calls per year.
come at no cost,” said Ruhstaller, “It doesn’t matter if you’re wealthy, middle- or low-income.” The organization also operates the Teen IMPACT Center in partnership with the city of Stockton. The center opened six years ago, and includes the Teen Leadership Council – the official voice of Stockton’s youth. Council members serve on various city boards, such as the parks and recreation commission and the police chief’s community advisory board. The center hosts music and art studios, dance classes and sports facilities, public service opportunities, a library, and numerous other activities at its 18,000-square-foot location. The organization offers a vast amount of financial, educational, and nutritional services. Some include training, scholarships opportunities for childcare providers (such as CPR certification and reimbursement for healthy foods), and First 5 workshops. Additional childcare assistance programs include subsidies, an Early Head Start program, and the Joan Richards’ Learning Village. The village, located in Stockton, is home to the FRRC’s interactive preschool for
photos courtesy FRRC
During flooding – which affected regions of the county in February 2017 – 211sj received more than 900 calls from residents seeking information about evacuations, said Ruhstaller. Ruhstaller said there are more than 500 different organizations, and over 3,000 different programs available to [San Joaquinians], “But that won’t help people if they don’t know where to go.” The FRRC’s goal is to bridge these gaps. “Regardless of income, referrals
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three- to five-year-olds. There are currently 200 students, with room for more. These programs function yearround, and are always in need of donations and volunteers. There are multiple ways to get involved this holiday season, or beyond – whether volunteering time at the Teen Center or preschool, or donating and wrapping gifts for families in need. To find out more about the FRRC, visit FRRCSJ.org
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ancy Lamb started Stockton 209 Cares, a nonprofit organization that helps Stockton’s homeless with food, clothing and assistance. She does this for one good reason. She was homeless herself, nine years ago. “I used to be the one that people looked at and wouldn’t talk to; the one that they would judge,” said Lamb, who was born in Stockton, raised in Susanville, CA and now lives in Stockton again. “I use to be the one that ran the streets while on drugs with nowhere to go. That was until I got a chance in a lifetime and got help.”
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She was offered a drug and alcohol program at the El Dorado House in Stockton.
“The women there were amazing at helping me understand that I didn’t have to live that way any longer, and that I was worth more than I could ever imagine,” said Lamb, who works as a folder gluer operator at Pacific Southwest Container. “I was given my self-confidence back, and the tools to live life on life’s terms, and not mine.” Since 2015, she’s now doing the same for the homeless around her through her nonprofit, which originally began as a
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Facebook group, aimed at the community, helping the community. With the support of her husband and two grown children, Lamb’s Stockton 209 Cares helps between 100 to 400 people annually, depending on the fundraiser and time of year. Every November and Christmas they have a Thanksgiving Food Drive and a Car & Motorcycle Toy Drive, with baskets and egg hunts for the kids every Easter at Stockton Family Shelter. “We also have our ‘hang around’ on January 1, where we hang scarfs, hats
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and gloves for the homeless and those in need throughout Stockton,” said Lamb. “And our Clean Cut event is in April, where we go out into the community and cut hair for the homeless and groom the homeless’ pets.” While many of the homeless are veterans, Lamb said many of them are couples, too, who don’t want to be separated from each other, since they’ve already lost so much in their lives. Their pets, which feel like their kids, sometimes keeps them from living in shelters.
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to treat others the way I would want to be treated.” It’s takes a village, Lamb feels, to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
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oy Choi, longtime member and advocate for Helping Hands ministry, first stepped foot into Lakeview Assembly (now Oasis church) in 2011. She was going through a rough divorce at the time and had become severely depressed as a result. She had been married for 23 years, and the heartbreaking loss of marriage pushed her so far into depression that she began considering suicide. On the day of her first visit, she found herself so moved by the pastor’s sermon that she involved herself immediately in the outreach efforts of the institution. Seeing her desire to get involved, a woman from the congregation invited her to help with Helping Hands ministry. “For the first time since the divorce, I felt hopeful again.” Little did she know at that time that she would later go
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on to reach thousands of people in the surrounding community, many in desperate situations much like the one that brought her to church that day. Helping Hands is an outreach effort that brings food, resources, and encouragement to those in the community who need it. They seek to give others “a hand up, not a handout.” Every Saturday morning, a team of dedicated people from the effort come together to pray and reflect on scripture before filling brown grocery bags with a variety of food items to hand out. They meet throughout the week, days prior to the Saturday gathering, to visit and pick up food from the grocery stores they partner with in the community. “We hand out anywhere from 900 to 1200 grocery bags to those in need,
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every month. We give out fresh food, such as fruits, vegetables, and meat. We also pack the bags with dry goods and fresh bread,” says Choi. So great was the initial response 7 years ago from the community, that the members began going out every Saturday morning to pack and distribute food across town. The group has not missed even one Saturday in all the years that they have been serving the community. Helping Hands began as a doorto-door operation, asking if people needed food or prayers. Sr. Pastor Joey Steelman and his wife Jennifer, who began the project along with a team from their church in 2009, told the members, “Give the people what they need. If they need a smile, a hug, some food – give them that! Don’t make it religious.” The
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years ago. Joy appreciates each and every volunteer that comes on Saturdays and during the week to help pack food and resources. “Without our amazing volunteers, Helping Hands could not serve those most in need. We appreciate them more than words can say!”
only about handing out food. “Helping Hands is so much more than groceries. We are committed to loving people, encouraging people, and empowering them with hope to improve life for themselves. Together we can be a door of hope.”
“Joey and Jennifer don’t judge, and give everyone a chance – starting with those in their own church,” said Choi. “I did not have the qualifications to run this kind of operation, but that didn’t matter. In his mercy, God brought me to this special ministry and gave me the honor of being a part of it and his message. Jennifer and Joey saw how I dedicated myself to this ministry and they believed in me and that is how I came to lead it today.”
Moved by the great response (and demand) of the people they serve around the city, the members of Helping Hands has found other ways to support people they encounter. “Every Thanksgiving we give out hundreds of turkeys, and at the start of each new school year, we give out new backpacks. One recent year, we were able to give out 1500 backpacks to kids in our local area,” says Choi. The backpack effort is supported by the church members who donate. Anyone from the community who comes to the event can receive a backpack – no ID or explanation required.
The members of Helping Hands are seeking to join together with the greater Stockton community to make a positive change in the lives of those they serve – they believe that it is only together that a difference can be made! Anyone looking to get involved with Helping Hands, or is in need of resources or encouragement, can get in contact with them by reaching out to Joy at joychoi2020@gmail.com.
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underlying attitude of generosity and kindness evidenced in Helping Hands, is modeled and sustained by Steelman and his wife. Coming from a difficult and disadvantaged upbringing himself, the pastor considered himself extremely blessed and provided for despite the challenges he had faced growing up. It was the idea of being so well-provided for that led him and his wife to begin the effort that sought to share with others what they and their church members had been so blessed with.
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Stockton Art League A nonprofit organization established in 1936
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he Stockton Art League is an enthusiastic group of people who are interested in and enjoy the world of art. S.A.L had its beginnings in 1936 as a critique session, and later as a sketching group. The membership includes professional, semi-professional, and amateur artists, and people who just enjoy our programs and exhibitions.
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The Stockton Art League provides or promotes programs, workshops, classes, and activities that will stimulate growth in individual members, and that will encourage the exchange of ideas between members. They provide or promote mutual cultural exchange with other organizations concerned with the creative arts and with the community at large. They aid in the building of art appreciation in San Joaquin County, and provide opportunities for exhibitions of
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works of arts and crafts for members, both as individuals and as a group. The Stockton Art League Goodwin Gallery, is hosting a special one-time event this holiday season. Along with their December Artist of the Month honoring San Joaquin Potters Guild, the gallery will present five guest artists participating in the show. The guest artists are Laurie Berg (etched metal and enamel jewelry), Roy Hoggard (handcrafted paper lanterns), Jolene
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Morell (antique button jewelry), Rhett Owings (paper jeweled cranes) and India Ramacher (hand painted furniture). LAURIE BERG Laurie has had a lifelong affair with art since having three of her drawings published in the San Francisco Chronicle at the tender age of six. She later spent thirty happy years framing the masterpieces of others to their best advantage. Once retired, she discovered other artistic mediums, and started experimenting with metal and how it can be manipulated. This has led to explorations in electroforming, fold-forming, etching and enameling, all of which can be found in her work. ROY HOGGARD Roy brought his passion for paper from Oklahoma to Stockton to San Francisco to New York to Willits and, in 1979, to Mendocino. With it he carried an everexpanding collection of products spawned by that passion:
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paper lanterns, masks, puzzles, globes, wall coverings etc. His lanterns are a large assortment of white complex dimensional shapes, painstakingly cut and formed from heavy card stock and lined with rice paper, and lit from within. JOLENE MORELL Jolene designs and repurposes antique, vintage buttons, buckles, jewelry findings, textiles and more. Jolene grew up locally influenced by two grandmothers’ and her mother’s antique button tins and sewing expertise. She inherited their creative gene, and being one of five kids, she mastered the art of repurposing. Jolene earned a teaching credential in history and English. The historical basis of dating and designs of antique button artistry hooked Jolene. She joined three historical button societies that study the materials and elements that are included in the items descriptions. These artistic 1860-1940 treasures of workmanship will have you looking at the tiny elements of button art in a new way. Long before TV and handheld battery games children developed selfdirected imagination via boxes and buttons. Knowing the why it’s made that way is the frosting.
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RHETT OWINGS While teaching feudal Japanese history, Rhett discovered the art of origami. She taught her students how to fold a paper crane, and discovered beautiful Japanese hand silkscreened washi paper. When she retired, she continued to fold paper cranes, and created a variety of designs adding beads and other embellishments to the crane. She has been a vendor at the Sandhill Crane festival in Lodi for eight years, selling her crane designs. The paper crane is an international symbol for peace, and given for weddings and many other special occasions. INDIA RAMACHER From New York City, now living in California for many years, India loves to paint almost anything – especially furniture. “The world is entirely too beige, so I change it to colors when I can… Fabulous!”
The Gallery invites you to join us for the festivities this holiday season and attend our December 9th reception from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, honoring these talented local artists.
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Brothers Robert M. Eberhardt and Douglass M. Eberhardt at the Carson Oaks Ground breaking on July 12, 1969 on the corner of Ben Holt and Pacific Avenue in Stockton
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hen Arianna Harrold found Showbiz! Theatre Company in Stockton, she found a new home – something she calls “nothing short of a miracle.”
“I went through a terrible theatre experience with another company and was told I was not good enough to pursue theatre,” said Harrold, 18, of Stockton. “Around that time, I lost my biggest supporter, my grandfather.” So she put acting on hold – forever. “A few months later, I heard of a family friend Elizabeth Costello, who was directing ‘Steel Magnolias,’ and my grandmother talked me into auditioning. The rest is history,” she said. Harrold has been house manager ever since, not to mention other roles. “I have done everything from acting, to tech work, stage management, house management, social media management, and in February of 2016, I directed my first show at Lincoln High, “Drinking Habits,” said Harrold. Showbiz! Theatre Company, a non-profit that opened in 2012 by husband and wife Kevin and Elizabeth Costello, is home to Harrold. “Anyone who works at Showbiz knows that Kevin and Elizabeth have put their blood, sweat and tears into creating an atmosphere where actors feel safe, loved and free to express themselves,” said Harrold. “When you hear people talking about Showbiz, you often hear words like ‘home’ or ‘family,’ because it is exactly that.” The Costello’s are theatre veterans of over 30 years, who ran a traveling educational children’s theatre for 11 years, performing over 3,500 times, conducting numerous workshops from 1989 to 2000. Both were born in San Jose and have lived in Stockton for the last 24 years. Elizabeth, who appeared on ABC’s One Life to Live, received her Bachelor’s degree in theatre arts from San Jose State University, studied at the William Esper & HB Studios in New York City and at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco. 22
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Currently she’s a special education teacher at Lincoln High School in Stockton. Kevin has a Bachelor’s in theatre arts from Pomona College and studied British Theatre at Ithaca College in London, England. He is currently the Director of Campus Ministry at Saint Mary’s High School, where he’s also director of the theatre department. “They’ve always had a passion for theater, and a dream to have their own theater company,” said Harrold. Upcoming plays include “She Loves Me,” directed by Elizabeth Costello, and runs Dec. 8-23. “The rest of our sixth season includes “Boeing Boeing,” a non-stop comedy directed by James Snyder; William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” directed by James Reed, and “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” directed by Shawn Carrington. Their season concludes with “The Drowsy Chaperone,” a musical within a comedy, directed by Kevin Costello. Harrold loves how theatre is therapeutic for her. “There is so much I love about theatre, but I think the most important is the freedom it gives me to become something bigger than myself; to throw myself into a show and a character and escape the pain of, well, life and tell an important story,” she said. She credits Showbiz Theatre Company one hundred percent for her future goals. “If I didn’t find Showbiz, I definitely would not have ever done another show, and wouldn’t be where I am today,” said Harrold. “I’m a theatre major, planning on becoming a drama teacher/director!” showbiztheatre.org
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by Denzel A. Jackson
he internet is arguably one of the most powerful tools that we have, and it is a tool that so many people have access to. Since 2005, the amount of internet users has more than tripled. In about one decade, that number went from one-billion to 3.5 billion, which is roughly half of the planet’s population. And even with that, we continue to steadily build this digital world and its population is still growing rapidly. With the endless amount of places to spend time on the web, we can each individually tailor a personal bubble of exposure to the things we are specifically interested in. It sounds great that we have the ability to surround ourselves with the things we love, but for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out. It is impossible for us to see everything that is happening, and that goes for the things happening in the light, as well as the activity that is lurking in the dark. It is quite difficult to grasp how much the internet affects our lives, but I think it would make for good practice to step back from time to time, and examine what we are allowing to influence us so. With this e-society being such a formidable force that is constantly pulling us into it, we need to ensure that we are fluid and fluent with our handling of it. The digital world is intertwined into our lives and we cannot let it become overwhelming and evolve into something beyond our understanding.What do you think is the best way for this beast to be handled? Should we create special introductions for young people who are gaining access to the internet for the first time? Perhaps we can explain to them that the web is the knowledge pool of humankind, and that we are so fortunate to be able to swim in it. Much better that, than kids thinking this is a place to lay down their gripes and bring everyone else down by endlessly complaining. While we surf the web, we can sometimes fall into massive time sinks when we continually click on links and follow long trails of interesting, yet trivial, information, only to finally look up and see that it is 3:38 AM. We just need to be conscious and careful. Regarding that, do you think that the internet decreases our respect for knowledge because it is so easily accessible? At the smallest peaking of our
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interest, we get to hop onto the web and view expert-level information on seemingly any topic we desire. Since we have the ability to consume such a great amount of knowledge, can that lead to us having a lesser drive as creative people? This deep ocean of creativity can be discouraging for certain innovative minds if they think that all their hard work will go to waste, forever to be unnoticed. But remember this, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. When we are surrounded by so many other people trying to do what we are trying to do, then that creates opportunities for us to take part in wonderful collaborative work. We can all feed each other and take joint steps forward, and I think that is one of the best things we can ever do. All of this seems like so much to have bouncing around inside of our heads and it is certainly too much to keep up with sometimes. Therefore, it is very important for us to occasionally unplug and enjoy our physical self, as well as the warm skin contact of our fellow peoples.
topics/philosophies that I think play big parts in the world. Similarly, the internet is a place where we can tune into people who have turned their lives into The Truman Show. These people who stream their everyday life seem so real and like big parts of our life sometimes, even though we may never get to see them in reality. It is a strange relationship, don’t you think? People put so much of themselves online and I think it is important to consider how much we actually want up there, floating in the clouds. Information does not have an expiration date once it is uploaded. Imagine that, personal pieces of information about you, floating around and lasting forever. What do you think is the future of all this? Do you think the internet should forever be a place with abundant freedom or should it have increasing laws and regulation? Perhaps it should be treated like a public utility and every person can have equal access to utilize it. There is good and bad in everything. An argument for how beneficial it is, I have heard this said by numerous sources, is that where the internet flows, civilizations prosper, because they get connected to the rest of the world and that helps them to develop and grow. Concerning the spreading of this extremely powerful tool, do you think that it is a fair concern that if certain companies/corporations become in control of its dispersion that can be used in terribly greedy ways? If you can control information, you can control people. As the internet continues to evolve and we become more dependent on it, we will be facing very difficult questions.
But, before we do that, let’s dive even deeper into the wonderings and considerations of this beast called the internet. We get to be and see people in a state of anonymity. It is truly depressing that people see facelessness as an opportunity to direct extreme negativity towards their fellow people. This is something that really aggravates me, so I had to create a remedy for myself. I tell myself that if someone is not willing to attach their name to the words they speak, then most of the time, that person is not worth listening to. But remember, once again, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. It can be a fun little experiment to build up a persona that is different from our everyday self. That can be in the form of a Youtube channel where all you do is talk about how much of an awesome nerd you are, or perhaps in the form of writing Denz for a magazine and diving into el A.
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by Jorge Ruiz
Curbs. Have you ever thought about the miniature concrete parapets that form perimeters around our parking lots and the edge of our sidewalks? When were the forms built, and by whom? What do we do with them? Kids use them as balancing beams while their parents tug at their hand telling them to “Come on.” Skateboarders ollie up and grind on the painted surface, their trucks making a crunching sound as they create more work for the painters. Are the curbs attractive or ugly? Would it look better without them?
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I suppose they serve the purpose of keeping our rubber tires off shrubbery and sidewalks. What are our alternatives? Some have used stones or logs, but we could just imagine the possibilities. I invite you to simply notice a curb and to imagine someone building it and, as all of us that work with our hands feel after we’ve built something we’re pleased with, was proud of what they built.
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What’s more is that you could even take a moment to sit on a curb and enter this new lower plane of life which includes curbs, weeds, debris, insects, and the worn pavement which at some point, people built as well.
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up your life
Mom’s Spice Bomb
by Charleen Earley
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he was a lifelong tax preparer, a dietary aide in a convalescent hospital in Lodi where her daughter was her boss, and a full-time student at the University of Phoenix, but when Maureen Mattera earned her bachelor’s degree in business management and accounting, she decided to start her own business. She created a dry rub for all meats to include chicken, beef, pork, turkey and fish. “I’m owner and president of Mom’s Spice Bomb,” said Mattera of Stockton. “My daughter Cecelia ‘Cece’ Sharp is vice president and my son Santana Vargas is IT and runs our web page and social media.” After years of perfecting the best spice rub ever for her family and friends, her kids had a part in naming it.
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“The name came from my children, ‘Mom’s Bomb,’ but I did not want terrorists looking up bomb-making and find me, so I added Spice just to be clear,” said Mattera. She created the rub for personal reasons. “I wanted a more convenient way to flavor my meals, so I took all my favorite flavors and combined them,” said Mattera. “I have perfected the recipe over the years while I traveled across the country as the wife of a boat racer, now divorced – not the father of my children – and I have given my spice as gifts throughout the years and across the nation.” Mattera can think of a thousand ways to use her rub. “I mix it into a paste with Dijon mustard and roasted garlic and spread it on roast beef, YUM!” she said. “It goes on everything. I’ve sprinkled it on
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cookies and on fruit for that sweet and salty kick!” “The best veggie spread ever is cream cheese finely chopped scallion, radish, cucumber and Mom’s Spice Bomb!” she added. “We also use it on our eggs and potatoes for breakfast!” With no brick and mortar – yet - Mattera and her daughter do all the work at home, from mixing and bottling to labeling and shipping, without any real mother-daughter bouts. “We make a great team and we bring different strengths and talents,” said Mattera. “No real tiffs; we respect each other as adults. If someone is cranky, then they get a time out.” Certified organic, her rubs are sold at Fat City Brew & BBQ Supply at Lincoln Square in Stockton and also online, where shipping will soon be free. Buying her spices and herbs from Stockton’s Winco, she makes and sells a hot and spicy version too. “It is made with the hottest pepper in the world, the Carolina Reaper,” said Mattera, who grows her own hot peppers and chilies. “Other peppers include Trinidad Scorpion, habanero, ghost and more. It’s really hot!” Mattera said she lives her life by treating others how she would like to be treated, and by doing her homework. “Don’t always believe what others tell you, always do your own research,” she said. When it comes to her rubs, she’s all about spicing up everyone’s food-life and savings. “It’s is the perfect blend of herbs and spices from my family to yours,” she said. “To bring quality ingredients to America’s dinner table at an honest and fair price.” momsspicebomb.com
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Immune by Eunice Green, NHD
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What is the immune system?
The immune system is a network of cells, tissues and organs that work together to protect the body from foreign substances. It protects you from disease-causing microbes, and this miracle system makes the body very resilient.
Our bodies are waging war against billions of harmful bacteria, viruses, pathogens, fungi and parasites on a daily basis. Without a strong immune system we would contract a multitude of diseases. In this day and age we are exposed to many challenges that can compromise the immune system: stress, pollution, nutritional deficiencies, not enough sleep, medications… these all can compromise the immune system. A wide range of maladies result from a low immune system, including allergies, colds and flu, sinus, ear, throat, skin, and urinary tract infections. And the biggest concern is that we need a strong immune system to prevent cancer. Keeping the immune system strong should be a major priority for us all.
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PeakImmune4 One of the most effective immune modulator is a product produced from rice bran oil that is broken down with enzymes from shiitake mushrooms. This unique fiber has been broken down so that it can pass into the blood stream, and has been clinically shown to dramatically increase the activity or NK cells in patients with cancer, immune-compromised illnesses and viral and autoimmune diseases. This is truly a lifesaving supplement, and although much of the research has been done on cancer, it is also very effective for the prevention of colds and flus, and recent research has shown that it lowers the inflammatory response of the immune system. We live in a world that taxes our immune system on a daily basis, and the best health insurance is a strong and powerful immune system. Prevention is the key – don’t wait until you are sick to begin a health regime; start doing all you can to reduce the toxic load that interferes with a healthy immune system.
Immune Building Herbal Tonic Soup 1 ounce sliced dried astragalus root 1 inch fresh ginger ½ cup brown rice or quinoa ¼ tsp sea salt 6-8 cups vegetable or chicken stock 2 Tbsp olive oil ½ cup onions, chopped ¼ cup dried shitake mushrooms ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, chopped small ½ cup miso ¼ cup parsley Put the dried mushrooms in hot water and let soak for 10 minutes. Simmer the astragalus, ginger, rice, sea salt and stock in a heavy covered pot for 1 hour. In a separate pan, saute the onions, carrots, shitake mushrooms and red pepper in olive oil for 5 minutes; add the garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Add the vgetables to the soup pot. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the astragalus. Add the miso to the soup along with the minced parsley. Turn off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
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Late night spots for the ‘after dark’ crowd
Basil’s
2324 Grand Canal Boulevard, Stockton Info: 209-478-6290 Hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Juke Box/Food/Sports/Full Bar
Cast Iron Trading Company 114 N. San Joaquin Street, Stockton Info: 209-227-8585 Hours: Tues-Fri 10:30 a.m.- 10 p.m Sat 5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Brewery/Tap/Dining
Channel Brewing Company 110 N. San Joaquin Street, Stockton Info: 209-981-0230 or 209-490-4928 Hours: Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. -12 a.m. Brewery/Tap Room/Dining/Sports
Charlie’s Bar & Night Club
48 North American Street, Stockton Info: 209-465-2869 Cocktail Lounge/NightClub
Chitiva’s Salsa & Sports Bar
445 W. Weber Avenue, #122 Stockton Info: 209-941-8605 Dancing/Full Bar
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Deliberation Room
19 N. California Street, Stockton Info: 209-910-9477 Hours: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Full Bar/Dining/karaoke/Music
Garlic Brothers
6629 Embarcadero Drive, Stockton Info: 209-474-6585 Hours: 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dining/Full Bar/Music
Mile Wine Company 2113 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Info: 209-465-9463 Hours: 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Dining/Music/Wine & Beer
The Reserve At Spanos Park Presents
New Years Eve With Marquis Entertainment The Reserve at Spanos Park 6301 W. 8 Mile Road, Stockton Info: 209-477-4653 x28 Tickets $50.00 awilson@reserveatspanospark.com Hours: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Dining/Full Bar
Xochimilco CafĂŠ
36 South San Joaquin Street, Stockton Info: 209-462-3784 Late Night Dining
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Oak Park Ice Arena Offers Programs for all Ages
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Last year, Oak Park Ice Arena was open 351 days with an average of 10.5 hours of daily operations to over 30,000 users. This winter as we approach the 2018 Olympic Games, gear up for the many programs it offers! Take a look at the following ice skating and hockey programs: Host your Birthday Party at Oak Park! Includes admission for 20 skaters to the public session on Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays, along with 1.5 hours in the party room, cupcakes, fruit punch, plates, napkins, cups, tables, table cloths, and chairs. Call to make a reservation. Public Skate sessions offer a time to skate freely with no agenda. Mondays & Wednesdays, 2 – 5 pm Tuesdays, 2 – 3:30 pm Fridays, 2 – 5 pm & 7 – 9 pm Saturdays & Sundays, 3 – 5 pm Enjoy coffee and donuts as you socialize and skate during the Coffee Club – an exclusive time for adults! Opportunities for optional lessons are also available. Wednesdays, 10 – 11:30 am With the Learn to Skate Program, receive eight lessons, skate rentals, and eight free admissions to public sessions during the duration of this program, regardless of age or skill level! Wednesdays, 5:15 – 6:45 pm Try Skating for Free is a 4-lesson program for kids 10 & under that teaches basic skills for aspiring skaters and hockey players. Check out tryskating4free.com for more information. Get a team together for weekly games in the Adult Hockey League. Sundays, 7:45 – 9 pm & 9:15 – 10:30 pm
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In the Beginner Novice Hockey League, learn the basics of hockey at this instructional program for players 18 & older. Wednesdays, 8:35 – 9:10 pm The Drop-In Hockey program is for players 18 & older to play hockey games for fun without the commitment of a league. Bring a light and a dark jersey for games. Wednesdays, 9:15 – 10:45 pm **Discounted price when you sign up for both Beginner Novice Hockey League and Drop-In Hockey Stick and Puck allows players of all ages to practice their skills at their own pace. Mondays & Fridays, 12 – 1:30 pm Learn how to play hockey through weekly basic skills practices and scrimmage games in the In-House Hockey program! Monday practices, 5:15 – 6:30 pm Saturday scrimmages / 10 & under, 11:45 am – 12:40 pm Saturday scrimmages / 11 & older, 12:45 – 1:40 pm For more information about programs, times, and pricing call 209-937-7433
Oak Park Ice Arena 3545 Alvarado Avenue, Stockton 209-937-7433
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Marina West Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade
EVENTS December 3 to 4
San Joaquin Kennel Club
San Joaquin County Fairgrounds 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Email: SanJoaquinKC@gmail.com December 6
ART December 1
Shades Of Color Paint Party Shades of Color Paint 5759 Pacific Avenue #B-135, Stockton 6 p.m. Info: 209-594-0198 Tickets $30.00/Promo code *Love2Paint December 5 to 7
Photographer Carlos Javier Ortiz’s “We All We Got” Exhibition
LH Horton Jr. Gallery San Joaquin Delta College 515 Pacific Avenue, Stockton 11 a.m. Info: 209-954-5507
Delta College Culinary Arts Winter Feast
Charlene Powers Lange Theatre Hutchins Street Square 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi 6 to 9 p.m. Info: 209-333-5550 Tickets
New Year’s Eve With Marquis Entertainment The Reserve at Spanos Park 6301 W. Eight Mile Road, Stockton 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Info: 209-477-4653 X28 Tickets $50 per person Email: Awilson@reserveatspanospark.com
FAMILY December 1
An Irish Christmas
The Bob Hope Theatre 242 E. Main Street, Stockton 7 to 9 p.m. Info/tickets: 209-373-1400
December 7 to 10
Sketchy Thursdays
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Family Story Line
December 31
The Haggin Museum 1201 N. Pershing Avenue, Stockton Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm, Wed-Fri 1:30pm-5pm 1st and 3rd Thurs 1:30pm-9pm Info: 209-940-6300
December 7
Central United Methodist Church 3700 Pacific Avenue, Stockton 7 to 9 p.m. Info/tickets: 209-951-6494
Cesar Chavez Central Library 605 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Info: 209-937-8221
“Picasso’s La Tauromaquia”
The Haggin Museum 1201 N. Pershing Avenue, Stockton Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm, Wed-Fri 1:30pm-5pm 1st and 3rd Thurs 1:30pm-9pm Info: 209-940-6300
December 2
Stockton Chorale Presents “Rejoice”
Italian Study Abroad Scholarship San Joaquin Delta College – Danner Hall 5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton 5:30 to 8 p.m. Info: 209-954-5099 Tickets $60.67 email: bhoward@deltacollege.edu
December 6 to 30
“American Impressionism: The Lure Of The Artists’ Colony”
Weber Point at the downtown waterfront 221 N. Center Street, Stockton 5 to 7:30 p.m. Info: 209-477-7653 For entry: 916-216-1626 email: tina_tremain@att.net
December 2
Stockton Coat, Blanket & Sock Drive Stockton Arena 248 W. Fremont Street, Stockton 8 a.m. Info: 209-373-1400 December 1 and 2
Manteca Christmas in the Park and Parade
Library Park Downtown Manteca Fri 5 to 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Info: 209-823-6121 the current
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Family Movie Night: Frozen
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Toys For Tots Annual Golf Cart Parade and Pot Luck Rosa’s at Tower Park 14900 W. Highway 12, Lodi 5 to 9 p.m. Info: 209-365-0131 December 15
Zion’s Hanukkah Celebration
The Congregation of Zion 7475 Murray Drive #11, Stockton 7 p.m. Info: 209-474-3255 December 16
Neon Night at Oak Park Ice Arena
Oak Park Ice Rink 3545 Alvarado Avenue, Stockton 7 to 9 p.m. Info: 209-937-7433 $10/incl. rentals December 16 to 26
Holidays on the Farm
Dell’Osso Family Farm 501 S. Manthey Road, Lathrop 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Info: 209-982-0833 or 209-679-1710
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Sky Tours
Athletics 1 Parking Lot San Joaquin Delta College 5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton 7 p.m. Info: 209-462-0798 FESTIVALS
Warren Atherton Auditorium San Joaquin Delta College 5151 Pacific Avenue, Stockton 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Info/ Tickets: 209-951-0196
December 2 to 3
December 14
Festival of Trees
San Joaquin County Historical Museum Micke Grove Regional Park 11793 N. Micke Grove, Lodi 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 209-331-2055 December 16
9th San Joaquin International Film Festival Janet Leigh Theatre University of the Pacific 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton 6:30 p.m. Info: 209-946-2285 FOOD December 3
Mimosa Sunday Brunch University Plaza Waterfront Hotel 110 W. Fremont Street, Stockton 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 209-323-3131 MUSIC December 3
Dwight Yoakam
The Bob Hope Theatre 242 E. Main Street, Stockton 7 to 10 p.m. Info/tickets: 209-373-1400 18+ with ID December 7
Dustin Lynch
The Bob Hope Theatre 242 E. Main Street, Stockton 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Info: 209-373-1400 December 9
Piano! Las Vegas
Charlene Powers Lange Theatre Hutchins Street Square 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi Info/tickets: 209-333-5550
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Stockton Symphony Presents “POP2: Holiday POPS”
Mike, Bobby & Friends Open Rock Jam
Whirlow’s Tossed and Grilled 1926 Pacific Avenue, Stockton 6:30 to 9 p.m. Info: 209-466-2823 THEATRE December 5
Thunder From Down Under
The Bob Hope Theatre 242 E. Main Street, Stockton Info/tickets: 209-373-1400 18+ with ID
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Friends of the Fox presents White Christmas The Bob Hope Theatre 242 East Main Street, Stockton 1 to 4 p.m. Info/tickets: 373-1400 WINE TASTING December 1
Taste of Lodi Tour Lodi wineries 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 209-474-6658 $118.87/SIP shuttle pass December 2
’80s Neon Dream December Wine Club Release Party
M2 Wines 2900 E. Peltier Road, Acampo 12 to 5 p.m. FREE Info: 209-339-1071
December 7 to 9
“A Baby Changes Everything” Theatrical Production
The Home Church 11451 N. West Lane, Lodi Thurs 7:30 p.m., Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 p.m. Info: 209-339-7333 December 8 to 10
The Grinch: Live Stage Production Christian Worship Center 786 Button Avenue, Manteca 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. FREE Info: 209-239-4512 December 8 to 23
Showbiz Theatre Company Presents She Loves Me
Showbiz Theatre Company 1744 Pacific Avenue, Stockton Friday through Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Info/tickets: 209-938-0447 December 9
Bay Point Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
The Bob Hope Theatre 242 E. Main Street, Stockton 7 p.m. Info: 209-373-1400 Tickets: 1-800-745-3000 the current
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