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Since its founding in 2002, the camp for children with heart disease and their families has provided not only traditional camp activities but also bonding experiences for kids who deal with life and death on a daily basis.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick takes a minute to play a game of catch with kids from Camp Taylor, a camp for children born with heart defects, at the Against All Odds Golf Tournament to benefit the nonprofit in 2013.

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8 Welcome Page

In The Know

10 209 Spring Fairs & Festivals

11 American Girl Doll Fashion Show

12 Save Our Water

14 Oakdale Rodeo

18 Thrifty Fashion

22 Valley Nightlife

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24 Ernie’s Food & Spirits

27 Spring Recipes

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April 12Los Banos Downtown Spring Street FaireThis annual street faire will feature arts, crafts, antiques and informational booths. Hours are 8:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Los Banos.

April 25-27Stockton Asparagus FestivalLocated in the tree-shaded Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, this event showcases a wide array of high quality art and contemporary and traditional crafts. The Stockton Asparagus Festival is a non-profit charity. The proceeds of the Stockton Asparagus Festival are shared by over 129 charities that are represented by the Spear-It staff volunteers. Each charity receives a donation based on a schedule of units, or hours, for the work performed by the volunteers. In 2013 the Asparagus Festival was able to distribute $63,500 among the charities involved.Tickets are $13 for adults, $8 for college students, teens, seniors, and active military, and children 12 and under are free with paying adult. Food and drink tickets are $1 each. The festival is held at 221 N. Center St., Stockton from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. For more information, visit asparagusfest.com.

April 30-MAy 4Merced County Spring FairRacing pigs, petting farm, circus fun, the midway... the Merced County Spring Fair will be held April 30-May 4. Enjoy the rides, the fair foods, learn more about the area’s agriculture and see the arts and crafts of Merced County residents.Tickets at the gate are $9 for adults, $3 for youth and children under 5 are free. Carnival wristbands are $22. Arena events include: Quad /Motocross, $6 all seats; Destruction Derby and RV Smash-O-Rama, $15 all seats; and Truck and Tractor Pulls, $15 all seats. The fair will be held at the Los Banos Fairgrounds, 401 F. St., Los Banos. For daily schedules, visit www.co.merced.ca.us.

MAy 24-25Arnold Peddler’s FaireThe Peddler’s Fair will be held over Memorial Day weekend in this beautiful mountain resort town, situated amongst the pines and redwoods. The Faire features over 70 booths of antiques, collectibles, arts/crafts, vintage jewelry and much more. The Volunteer Fire Department serves local beers and a variety of home-made food booths, kettle corn, and baked goodies are offered. The Lion’s Club holds an all-you-can eat $6 pancake breakfast both days from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Arnold, off Highway 4. For more information, visit gocalaveras.com.

MAy 30-June 1Patterson Apricot FiestaThis annual event promotes the apricot Industry and the City of Patterson. Features arts and craft Show, parade, Little Miss and Mister Pageant on Friday night and Miss Patterson, fireworks and much more. The fiesta is held in downtown Patterson from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. May 30, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 31, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 1. For more information, visit apricotfiesta.com.

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American Girls walk the runway at annual fashion show


While trends in children’s toys are as common as the frequent changes in the

fashion industry, certain toys have come to stand the test of time, such as the American Girl Doll.

For almost 30 years girls of different ages and backgrounds have been drawn to American Girl Dolls, often immers-ing themselves in the history and culture unique to each doll and the time period she represents. In March, girls from all over the area flocked to the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto with their dolls tucked under their arms to witness the American Girl Fashion Show. Sponsored by the St. Stanislaus School in Modesto, the American Girl Fashion Show featured professional models that look like the classic dolls, as well as local models to showcase the various fashions available to purchase for the dolls and the girls who proudly own them.

“This event allows us to offer scholar-ships to students who come to our school and also lets us reduce the overall ex-penses it takes to run a school these days,” said event coordinator Yvonne Samms.

The American Girl Fashion Show is an annual event for St. Stanislaus and with three showings in one day, it draws hundreds of girls and their families to not only see the fashion show but get into the American Girl spirit. Hair dressers were available for girls to have their dolls’ hair styled, complimentary lemonade and treats were available to snack on and computers were set up should parents want to order any items from the fashion show. The fashion show provided more than an opportunity to see clothing and talk about dolls, as it allowed

young girls to meet new friends and bond over a common interest.

“This annual event is a way for our students to build confidence; it’s a way for them to perform in a way, it’s a way for them to contribute to the school. We don’t just teach reading, writing and arithmetic, we teach poise, we teach confidence and we try to educate the whole child,” said Russ Antrocoli, prin-cipal of St. Stanislaus. ■

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To kick off the American Girl fashion show, held in March at the Gallo Center for the Arts, each doll’s look -like model exhibits her classic outfit while her personal history is read. Shown here a model emulates the Kit Kittredge doll’s classic 1930’s Depression era outfit.

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it couldn’t get much more fitting than this: cowboys (and cowgirls) will soon saddle up and head in to Oakdale, the Cowboy Capital of the

World,fortheannualPRCARodeo.Home to the Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo

Grounds, which hosts the annual event, this year marks the 63rd edition of the rodeo bringing com-petitors and fans to Oakdale.

While there are a number of activities scattered throughout Rodeo Week, the competition itself runsApril12-13thisyear.

Festivities begin with the annual rodeo parade startingat9a.m.April12,rainorshine,thatstartsonMann Avenue, off West F Street and follows a course through downtown Oakdale that concludes in the SaveMart parking lot on East F Street. That is followed

Austin Foss takes on the bronc riding event in the 2013 Oakdale PRCA Rodeo, where he finished tied for seventh.


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Cowboy CapitalOakdale hosts PRCARodeoby DENNIS D. CRUZ

byseveralhoursofnonstopPRCAaction at the rodeo grounds on East F. Gatesopenat1:30p.m.fortheGrandEntry and the start of events, with the ticket price at the gate $20 for adults, $10forchildrenfrom7-to12-years-old.Advancedticketsare$15(adults)and$10(children7-12)withkids6andyounger admitted free.

Competition includes bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback, barrel racing, and team roping. The final day of actiononApril13willseethepresen-tation of individual event champion-ships, the unveiling of the All Around Champion and a celebration of all things rodeo.

You can buy your advanced tickets online at oakdalerodeo.com or in person at Oakdale locations including Oakdale Feed and Seed, Bucksworth Western Wear, Oakdale Cowboy Museum, Oakdale Chamber Of Commerce. Tickets can also be purchased in Escalon at Escalon Feed, Modesto

at Boot Barn or Crossroads Feed, and in Turlock at Boot Barn or Turlock Feed.

If the Oakdale Rodeo just whets your appetite, there’s more oppor-tunity to enjoy the sport a little later in the spring. Mark the calendar forMay10-11forthe57thannualMotherLodeRound-UpinSonora.The action-packed weekend gets un-der way as the parade goes through historic downtown Sonora on Satur-daybeginningat10a.m.,followedbythe competition at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds for the rodeo. Gates openat1:30p.m.andtheactionbegins at 2 p.m.

For the Sonora event, tickets will be$15presale,$18atgate,$7forchildren7-to12andkids6andunder are admitted free. The weekend is filled with activities and fun for ev-eryone with a dance, the observance of Mother’s Day on Sunday, Cowboy Church and a kiddie rodeo Sunday at 12:30p.m.■

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Barrel raCiNgThis event, for women riders, has them looking for the fastest time, getting their horses around the series of barrels in the arena in a cloverleaf pattern

SaDDle BrONC riDiNgOut of the chute with spurs above the horse’s shoulders, the rider has to hang on for an 8-second ride with no saddle horn and using only one hand on the rope in hopes of staying aboard for the required amount of time

BareBaCK riDiNgAnother timed event, 8 seconds is the magic number for riders – without the benefit of any saddle and only one rope to hang on to – to achieve to earn a score in this event

Tie DOWN rOpiNgThe goal is, in the fastest time possible, get out of the chute, take down the calf and get three of its legs tied together as it lays on the arena floor, with the horse and roper working as a team

STeer WreSTliNgMuch like it sounds, the goal here is for the cowboy to bring his horse alongside the steer and, leaping from the horse, grab on to the horns and wrestle the steer to the arena floor

TeaM rOpiNgThis two person team event requires skill and cooperation, with the heeler getting his rope around the back legs, the header getting his around the horns to stop the steer

BUll riDiNgAlways the marquee event, bull riders look for 8 seconds on the bull, hanging on with one hand and using legs and arms for balance, working to keep from being bucked off. Points in this event are awarded for the rider and the bull, but only count if the cowboy can stay on for 8 seconds

Bull rider Christopher Bird hangs on for the wildest 8 seconds in all of sports. Bird was award 81 points for this ride in the 2013 Oakdale PRCA Rodeo.

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Here are four tips to keep in mind to make sure your thrifty trek is a true treasure.

Keep an open mind. Be open to the possibilities you can find while perusing the racks. Modesto’s Second Chance Consignment and Cos-tume Corner co-owner Beth Rose says one of the best benefits about shopping in a thrift or consignment shop is the chance to be creative. “We’re getting items in the shop from so many people and that cre-ates a real variety in the store. By picking and choosing from different designers they can create their own style and be assured they won’t run into their ‘twin’ somewhere around town.”

Check for quality. Most of the items in thrift stores are still in good shape and have arrived there because the clothes no longer fit, no longer hold the same appeal, or have become dated. But it’s still a good idea to check that all the buttons are still attached, the zipper still works and the clothing is free of rips, holes and stains. And remember to be realistic of your own sewing skills.

Tahari dress ......................... $16.75Poetry jacket ......................... $6.75Anne Klein shoes ................ $9.50Ecko clutch ............................. $9.50Blue coral necklace .......... $20.00

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Size is just a number and in the case of thrift stores, that number may be off from what you’re used to. If they have a dressing room make use of it. If they don’t, then wear a simple outfit that you can slide the clothes over with ease. “Each brand’s way of sizing is going to be different,” said Kristy George, who co-owns Second Chance Consignment and Costume Corner. “People come in all shapes and sizes and so do the clothes.”

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Alfani pants .................................. $6Talbots top ............................. $9.50Nine West shoes .......................$14Michael Kors purse ..................$85

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you can feel the music as it blasts out of the speakers.

Bump. Bump. Bump.The dance floor is jumping, the bar is

hopping and there’s a line of people out-side waiting to get in and become a part of what it is that you’re enjoying on one of your two weekend nights.

Sounds like San Francisco doesn’t it? Definitely New York. But there are places in the Central Valley where you can get that same experience – and a host of oth-ers – without having to drive so much as five miles away from home.

Depending on where you live of course.Some places have the standard jukebox.

Others have the deejay. But dining, drink-ing and dancing are universal no matter where you’re at.

Here are two distinct places where you can either get down, or enjoy some quality pub time.

el rancho sports Longue, Lodi – Yes, it seems like a bit of a drive. But if you’re tired of the same old grind and are look-

ing for something fresh and new, this is a nightspot that can be one of the most popular in the 209 and routinely features a line of people to get inside. Music blares. Folks in their Saturday night best show up in droves. And a blue-collar section of a blue-collar town, it’s a guarantee that you’re going to fit in.

Location:621N.CherokeeAve.,Lodi,209-368-9249.

valley Brewing Co. – A Stockton staple, this is the only place in town where

you can grab a fresh-brewed pint of just about anything. Seasonal beers are a nice touch at certain times of the year, and the several constants are favorites by regulars that hold the spot in high esteem. The good is equally as good. And the best part? It’s not that expensive. The prices, for the quality of food and drink that you’re getting, are extremely reasonable, and the décor of the building will keep you entertained for the duration of your first visit. There’s something special about this place. Make sure you give it a shot.

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I t almost sounds too good to be true, executive chef Michael Midgley says with a raspy laugh as he breaks into a story.

A couple recently traveled from Santa Cruz to Manteca, bravingtheeveningcommutertrafficandHighway17’sbendsand curves, for dinner.

Yes, dinner.But it is true. So too are the stories of couples and families

drawn to The Family City from Fresno, Sacramento and all parts of the Bay Area, toting nothing more than an empty stomach and an open mind.

They come to Manteca to experience Ernie’s Food & Spirits, passing through the double doors into a luxurious restaurant and bar seemingly plucked out of a major metropolitan and dropped in the heart of the Central Valley.

“We get great support from Manteca, but it’s really from all over now,” said Midgley, whose appearances on “Top Chef, Season 2” and other TV cook shows have bolstered Ernie’s reputation. “The word is out. We have people coming from Fresno, the Bay Area and Sacramento. It’s turned into a destination spot to eat.

“We had some diners here the other night that came from Santa Cruz. Our wine and spirits list is second to none. I think you’d have to go to Vegas to find everything we have.”

Nestled next door to Casino Real on North Main Street in Manteca, the recipe for Ernie’s success is no different than the dishes created in Midgley’s kitchen. It’s the product of multiple ingredients, each carefully mixed together to deliver an experi-ence worth savoring.

The list of ingredients, as prescribed by owner Dennis Williams: One, hire the valley’s best chef, whose ability in the kitchen

and street-wise personality would make him marketable to pa-trons and TV execs alike.

Check.“It’sabigpartofwhatwedohere.People

come in here all the time because of what they see on television,” said Midgley, who recently released his eBook available on Amazon. “I try to go out there once or twice a night to talk to diners. They like when they chef comes out.”

Second, and equally as important, hold the rest of the staff to that same measure of excellence.

And lastly, offer the diners the very best certified Angus steaks andKobebeef,thefreshestfishandproduce,andawineandspirits menu that reaches beyond the top shelf.

Check. Check. Check.Wrote Yelper Roger W. of Chandler, Ariz.: “A-ma-zing. The

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“The meals look like something out of New

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ernie’s food & spiriTsWHere: 1351 N. Main Street in MantecapHONe: (209) 239-3351HOUrS: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; closed on Sundays.reSerVaTiONS: www.opentable.comMeNU: www.erniesfoodandspirits.com

orLasVegas.Presentationislikeart.…Rackoflambisprobablythebest we have ever had. And you don’t even have to like duck to appre-ciate their wonderful duck dish. The meal prices are splurge worthy, but definitely worth it. The restaurant itself is very modern trendy and beautiful decor. Staff is very knowledgeable and extremely competent. Go to Ernie’s for dinner: you won’t regret it.”

The culinary creations leap from the imagination of Midgley, a Stockton native with an all-world talent in the kitchen. Midgley,whohasalsoappeared“KnifeFight”and“CutthroatKitchen”,

teamedupwithWilliamstolaunchErnie’sinDecember2012.Therela-tionship has been harmonious and both-ways beneficial.

Williams has given Midgley creative freedom to build the menu, which featuresSaturdaydinnerstaplessuchasadry-aged14-ounceribeyeorKobebeeffilet;oruniquetwistsontraditionalitems,suchasthegrilledCaesarsaladorthefiletmignon-infusedPhillyCheesesteak.

In turn, Midgley has promised to carry out Williams’ mantra for the restaurant: To be excellent in every phase of operation – from the kitchen to the hostesses and wait staff, from the bar to the management.

“He holds us to a really high standard. There’s a lot of pressure working here to be the best all the time,” Midgley said. “We cook with the best food. We hire the best people we can find. All of those details – from the spot on the silverware and glasses to the beef we use. That’s Dennis’ commitment to excellence.” ■

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(Family Features) Roasted leg of lamb tradition-ally takes center stage for spring celebrations around the family dinner table. This flavor-ful recipe from Boston Chef Michael Scelfo for Grilled American Lamb Sirloin is a fresh spin on whole leg roasts, and simplifies spring entertain-ing. While sirloin chops are commonly found in grocery stores, consider ordering a whole sirloin roast — a portion of the leg — from your butch-er for a larger gathering.Though you may be most familiar with roasting or braising, American lamb can be deliciously prepared a variety of ways. For example, this grilled lamb recipe pairs a zesty marinade with a hint of cacao for a fresh and seasonal American lamb spread. Simple marinades and rubs will bring out the best in lamb, creating a fresh flavor that enhances and tenderizes the meat.Invest in a quality meat thermometer to avoid overcooking lamb. The key to tender and fla-vorful meat is removing the lamb from the heat when it reaches 135 degrees. Then, let it rest be-fore cutting, bringing the internal temperature to 145 degrees (medium rare).

grilled american lamb SirloinServes 4 to 6

1 1/2 pounds American lamb sirloin or sirloin

chops2 lemons3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped3 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped1/2 cup pitted black olives, plus a few for garnish2/3 cup flat leaf parsley leaves2 tablespoons cacao nibs3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Pat sirloin dry and place in 8-inch square bak-ing dish. Coarsely chop zest of one lemon and place in food processor or blender. Add juice of both lemons and remaining ingredients. Rough-ly puree by pulsing food processor or blender several times, until mixture is smooth with some small chunks.

Rub puree over meat. Loosely cover pan with plastic wrap and marinate at least 2 hours in re-frigerator, preferably overnight.

Remove sirloin from refrigerator one hour prior to cooking to bring meat to room tempera-ture. Heat gas or charcoal grill so one section is approximately 450°F degrees, and a second sec-tion is about 350°F.

When grill is hot, scrape excess rub off sirloin and place it on hot side of grill, flat side down. Sear 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until nicely charred. Move sirloin to cooler side of grill and

continue to cook, covered, until it reaches 135°F, approximately 25 minutes or 15 to 20 minutes per pound. (For individual chops, use medium hot grill, 4 to 6 minutes per side.)

Before slicing, allow meat to rest, loosely cov-ered with foil, for 15 minutes to bring the inter-nal temperature to 145°F (medium rare).

Serving tip: Serve on a bed of Carrot & Coriander Mash, topped with Puree of Grilled Ramps. Find the full recipe and others at www.americanlamb.com.

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If presentation counts for anything, the fruit cup at one of New york’s fanciest restaurants was a stunner. There was nothing on the menu that indicated it was anything more than fruit in a dish, but it sounded like a good way to wind up a meal that had more than its share of butter and cream. So we ordered it.

What came next was practically the gourmet equivalent of the crown jewels being brought to the table. It took two waiters to pull it off; one to announce its arrival and sweep away any lingering crumbs and another to put the dish down. The dish, actually a parfait glass so tall it came with an extra-long spoon, was perched on smaller dish, known in the trade as an “under-liner.” From where we sat, the top of the glass was a long reach away. At any other place we might have asked for a boost from a Manhat-tan telephone book, but this was not that kind of place. And so, while everyone dug into their creme brulee and chocolate mousse, we went to work on the fruit.

As desserts go, fruit is easy and versatile, and even the smallest of extra steps gives an added dimen-

sion. This spring fruit compote, for instance, is a combination of dried apricots, orange, pineapple and fresh berries. But before the berries are added, the ingredients are marinated in an orangy mix-ture of Grand Marnier and marmalade. It comes to the table in ordinary stemmed glasses—no team of waiters, no special spoons, just a deliciously simple fruit cup that can be adapted to include anything in season.

Spring Fruit Compote

1/2 cup Grand Marnier (orange liqueur) or orange juice 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1/2 cup quartered dried apricots Grated zest and sectioned fruit of 1 navel orange 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cubed 4 pints fresh berries: strawberries, raspber-ries, blueberries and blackberries

Combine Grand Marnier, marmalade, dried apricots, orange zest and sections, and pineap-ple up to 24 hours in advance.

Up to 1 hour before serving, rinse berries. Hull strawberries and slice. Halve blackberries if they are large. Leave blueberries and raspberries

whole. Toss berries, as gently as possible, with marinated fruit. Serves 8 to 10.

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Kimberlie Gamino has been fighting for her son, Tay-lor, since he was five days old and had his first open-heart surgery. Now 20, Taylor, who has hypo-plastic

right heart syndrome, or half a heart, has survived multiple surgeries. Gamino not only supported Taylor through his health problems, but also made it possible for him to interact with other kids going through the same things.

Camp a heartfor chIldrenTaylor

Camp offers kids with heart defects chance to connect with others like them

ByKRISTINA HACKER

The kids of Camp Taylor show off their “Kaepernicking” skills

at Mavis Stouffer Park in Ripon. A portion of the proceeds of the

official Kaepernicking t-shirt sales goes to the children’s

heart camp.

When a younger Taylor wanted to go to camp like all the other kids his age, his mom made that happen the only way she could: she created Camp Taylor.

Since its founding in 2002, the camp for children with heart disease and their families has provided not only tradi-tional camp activities but also bonding experiences for kids who deal with life and death on a daily basis.


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“They live their lives differently than you and I,” said Gamino about the children who attend Camp Taylor. “They don’t have a lot of time, so they keep things in perspective.

“They live more than us with whole hearts.”

The need for a place like Camp Taylor has grown exponentially since Gamino started the camp for her own son. The rea-son for growth is a happy one: more chil-dren born with heart disease are surviving to live into their teens and adulthood.

As these children grow up, most having endured multiple life-threatening surgeries, the need for a community of others who know what they’ve gone through also grows.

“This is the first generation to survive heartdefects,”Gaminosaid.“Peopledidn’tknow what their needs would be. They

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need someone to fight their battles; we’re at the forefront of that.”

The support starts at the week-long camp, a miracle in itself as most of the children would be turned away from tra-ditional camps due to their health. Camp Taylor is staffed with a complete team of medical professionals, including pediatric cardiologists, pediatricians, registered nurses, paramedics, an onsite ambulance and a fully equipped cardiac infirmary.

“We have a better pediatric cardiology staff than most hospitals. That’s what it takes; that’s what we do,” Gamino said.

While the campers do traditional out-door activities like swimming and archery, they also have group sessions where they can talk about their heart disease and how it affects their lives. And the friends they make at camp are often friends for life.“Theycometocampforaweek,but359

days of the year they have this incredible network of friends they can tap into when they go into the hospital or when a prob-lem comes up at school,” Gamino said. “It’s much more than camp for us.”

Camp Taylor made a difference in Hughson native Ryan Lonergan’s life. Back in2004,Lonerganthoughthewaslikeanyother boy on his basketball team. Tall and lanky, he already had dreams of playing

intheNBAoneday.OnDec.23,2004,those dreams came to an abrupt end when Lonergan collapsed during basketball practice.Unlikemostathleteswhogodown due to dehydration or heat exhaus-tion, Lonergan was having a heart attack.

An off-duty paramedic and emergency medical technician were able to revive Lo-nergan and he was eventually diagnosed with a congenital anomalous coronary artery. While he got used to new limita-tions due to his disease, he also had to deal with being “that one kid who died” at a very small school. One thing that helped was getting involved with Camp Taylor, he said.

“It makes a humungous difference,” Lonergan said. “It’s really beneficial to be around other people who have experi-enced what you have...You’re not the only one who hates going to the hospital or worries you’re going to die.”

Camp Taylor’s most famous advocateCamp Taylor is an organization close to

SanFrancisco49ersquarterbackandTur-locknativeColinKaepernick’sheart.Over30 years ago his parents, Rick and Teresa

Kaepernick,becameoneofthethousandsof families who suffered the loss of a child due to congenital heart defects — not once, but twice in a two year span. Ayearaftertheirloss,theKaepernicks

were blessed with the birth of a healthy daughter, whom they named Devon. Devonjoinedherbigbrother,Kyle,whowas born healthy before his two brothers with heart defects.TheKaepernickswentonwithlife,

never forgetting their sons and the strug-gles they went through. When Devon was six years old, however, both Rick and Teresa decided their family was not quite complete. Not wanting to risk having an-other child born with heart defects, they decided to adopt. And that is when Colin came into their lives.

Colin formed a tight bond with Camp Taylorsincebeingdraftedbythe49ersin2011.ShortlyafterreceivinghisfirstNFLpaycheck,Kaepernickquietlydonatedmoney to Camp Taylor in honor of his parents.

He has since supported the organiza-tion with not only funding, but by visit-ing the campers and raising awareness

Hughson native Ryan Lonergan mentors kids at a Livermore session

of Camp Taylor in 2011. Lonergan first attended the camp for kids with heart

problems as a camper after he had a heart attack during an

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for heart disease.“This is something that has touched

my heart because I probably wouldn’t be in this situation, I wouldn’t be with my family, if they hadn’t lost two kids to heart defects. So I think this is a big role in my life and where I’m at and how I’ve got here and I’m just blessed to be a part of it,” Kaepernicksaidduringthe2013AllOddsGolf Tournament to benefit Camp Taylor.

“For the children, camp is all about ac-ceptance and fitting in... what Colin added to that is if someone at that scale cares about us this much, someone we see on TV, this big football player, this is accep-tance on a big level,” said Gamino.

Camp Taylor growing along with needAs more children survive heart defects

and find out about Camp Taylor through theeffortsofadvocates,likeKaepernick,the more demand there is for camp.

“Our biggest challenge is finding facili-ties,” said Gamino.

Last year, Camp Taylor held sessions at theCaliforniaStateUniversity,Stanislauscampus in an effort to serve more families.

“Camp is wherever we are. It’s about being together. We can fulfill our mission on a college campus or camp ground...it’s about doing something you don’t nor-mally do,” said Gamino.

While the fun and support of camp can be recreated anywhere, Camp Taylor is looking to find a permanent home — and soon.

“Our ultimate goal is to build our own camp facility. We hope to have the prop-erty within a year,” said Gamino.Gaminoislookingfor10to20acres

in the greater Modesto area, a location that would keep the camp under 2,000 elevation (due to health concerns for the

campers),andwithin15minutesofamajor emergency room.

“If we build the camp, the sky’s the limit —we’llberunning80morecamps,”saidGamino. ■

This day of golf and giving back will be held June 16 at the Del rio Golf & Country Club

sChedule oF evenTs:10 a.m. Golfer check-in, team photo with Colin Kaepernick, punt, pass and Kick contest

12 p.m. shot gun start (scramble format)

4:30 p.m. No host cocktails, guests arrive

6 p.m. Dinner, auction, and awards

sponsorshIps: Heart of gold Super Bowl Sponsor $10,000Includes: Two golf teams, full page program ad, company name and logo on banner, cart sponsorship, hole

sponsorship, dining room sponsor, recognition during event dinner by master of ceremonies, reserved dinner seating for 16 people (including golfers).

Heart of Silver all Star Sponsorship $5,000Includes: One golf team, full page program ad, company name on event banner, dining room sponsor, reserved dinner seating for eight people.

Heart of Bronze Camp Friend $2,500Includes: One golf team, half page program ad, dining room sponsor, four dinner tickets for golfers.

For more information, visit www.KidsHeartCamp.org/golf or call 209-545-4715.

Camp Taylor nurse Deb Hanisch, Camp

Taylor Medical Director Dr. Kavin

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fellow camper.

10-20 acres of land to build a permanent camp home.

2 pop up tents for shade

8 brand new sleeping bags

Large packs of AA batteries

New/used good condition conference room table and chairs

200 insulated water bottles

New/used 6 passenger golf cart

250 all white drawstring standard pillow cases

1 supersized inflatable waterslide

10 Purell hand sanitizer pumps

12 aerosol waterproof sunscreen (min 30 spf )

3 day use of a cabin/vacation home for leadership/mentor/sibs retreat weekend

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A great attraction of touring the moun-tains is their sense of timeless beauty, offering visitors a window into the

land’s distant past. California’s peaks and valleys havechangedlittlesincetheUnitedStatesan-nexedthefuturestatefromMexicoin1848,orevensincethenation’sfoundingin1776.

Nowhere does that ageless wonder feel strongerthantheAncientBristleconePineFor-est. Here the journey of Columbus is a current event and the Great Wall of China is a recent construction project. Some of these marvels, aged but still growing, have stood longer than the great pyramids of Egypt.

Bristlecone pines in the Inyo National Forest rank as the world’s oldest trees, some more than 4,000yearsinage.Anyonewithanappreciationof geography or natural history will appreci-ate hiking through a part of the world largely unchanged since 2,000 B.C. The experience is certainly worth a detour for those already trav-eling east of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Two hikes from Schulman Grove enthrall visitors. The one-mile Discovery Trail tours an impressive area of bristlecones in a short and easy loop.

Those who are physically able, though, may preferthe4.5-mileMethuselahWalkthroughthe largest and densest concentration of pines in the forest. This two-hour hike also features Methuselah, believed to be the world’s oldest treeat4,844yearsyoung,inanareacalledtheForest of the Ancients.

How do the trees survive and reproduce in such a high and arid environment? Why do

they thrive in some parts of the forest but not in others? What finally kills the pines, and what happens next? Interpretive booklets and trail markers answer these and many other ques-tions.

Consider the weather and elevation before choosingahike.SchulmanGrovestandsat10,000feet above sea level, where thunderstorms erupt suddenly and many find the air thin and dry.

Another attraction of the forest is White MountainPeak,thestate’sthird-highestsummitat14,246feet.ThisisCalifornia’smosteasily-attainedpeakexceeding14,000feet,witharocky dirt road leading to the summit and a high-elevation trailhead. But hikers, especially those inexperienced at high altitudes, should still proceed cautiously. FromSchulmanGrove,drive16milesnorth

on a mostly-unpaved forest road to White MountainPeakTrailhead.Thisbumpyridewilltake at least an hour, but delivers riders to an uncommonly-highlaunchingpointat11,680feet. Many camp at the trailhead, where there’s a parking area and pit toilet. Be sure to take time to enjoy the stars; they’re big, bright and count-less at this elevation.

From here to the summit is a seven-mile trek whichgains2,566feet.Theascentisgradualun-til the last hour, when climbers reach the moun-tain’s switchbacks. Along the way, hikers pass by aUniversityofCaliforniaresearchstation.Theywill also probably see scores of marmots and may even spot a herd of wild bighorn sheep.

At the summit, an awesome view of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the west rewards trekkers

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on clear days. Many consider this the best panorama of the Range of Light anywhere. To the east, one can see deep and far into the Nevada desert and the Great Basin. To the south, Death Valley looms. Those who start early enough to enjoy a sunrise here will not be disap-pointed.

Most hikers will double back and finish the trip in a day, because there are few attractive camping spots on the route. More importantly, there’s no water. Be sure to bring an adequate supply for a long hike without shade.

On the drive back, those hungry for more can hit the PatriarchGrovefortwomoreshort and rewarding hikes, and probably few other hikers en-joying them. Both the Timber-

line Ancients Nature Trail and Cottonwood Basin Overlook Trail are favorites of photographers, especially in the sunrise hours. At this11,000-footperchlivesThePatriarch,thelargestknown bristlecone pine, gnarled and knotted from centuries of growth.As I admired it, I noticed a nearby sapling only a few feet tall, just beginning its own growth and journey through time. Examining the young tree, I realized that the bristlecone pines are more than a bridge to the past. They also connect us to our future. Whatever awaits us in the centuries or even millennia to come, these enduring wonders could still be here. ■

— Matt Johanson is a high school journalism teacher and a freelance outdoor and travel writer. He is a lifelong outdoors enthusiast with more than 20 years experience in the Yosemite area and the author of “Yosemite Epics: Tales of Adventure from America’s Greatest Playground” and “Yosemite Adventures: 50 Spectacular Hikes, Climbs, and Winter Treks.”


geTTIng There: From Highway 395 in the town of Big Pine, drive east on Highway 168 for 12 miles. Then turn north on White Mountain Road, driving 11 miles to Schulman Grove where the visitor center, Discovery Walk and Methuselah Walk are located. Continue north on the road – from here it’s mostly unpaved – to reach Patriarch Grove or White Mountain Peak Trailhead. Drivers should not attempt to take trailers or large vehicles like motor homes on the unpaved portion of White Mountain Road. The road is usually open from mid-May through November. For current road conditions, call 760-873-2500.

supplIes: Bring a generous supply of food and especially water. Neither is available at the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.

if you go Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are all indispensable.

CampIng: The Grandview Campground, a few miles south of Schulman Grove, has no-reservation sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. There’s no water or garbage service. The sites are free, though the Forest Service requests a $3 maintenance donation.

alTITude: Because of the forest’s high elevation, visitors coming from sea level should hydrate well and avoid undue exertion. Those hiking to the summit of White Mountain Peak should consider spending at least one night at altitude in advance of the trek.

For more InFormaTIon: Visit www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo.

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H iketothesummitof11,459-footSonoraPeak,aneasyhalf-day outing with a spectacular

mountain view. Take an equestrian tour of the Emigrant Wilderness. Or, simply camp out of your car in the Stanislaus National Forest, no reservations needed and free in many places.

From seasoned mountaineers to car campers, outdoor enthusiasts find abun-dantopportunitiesintheSonoraPassareaonHighway108.

Closed to automobiles in winter, High-way108usuallyopensinJune,andearlyvisitors enjoy great cross country skiing before summer melts away the snow. Free downhill skiing is also possible: some intrepid skiers shuttle a vehicle to the pass and ski several miles down its steep slopes to a second vehicle left below.

A broader range of activities become available in mid-summer when most visi-tors enjoy the area.

Camping is extremely popular, and de-veloped campgrounds can be found from KennedyMeadowstoPinecrestLake.Pinecrestistheclosesttotherestaurantsand shops of Strawberry, and tends to be the most crowded. It also represents the highendofexpenseat$21pernight.

Higher on the road, camping is less expensive and more private. Brightman Flatcampground,about15mileseastofStrawberryonHighway108,offers33sites beside the Stanislaus River on a first-come,first-servedbasisfor$15pernight.Forjust$11anight,visitorstoPigeon

Flat campground can pitch their tents in the shadow of the Columns of the Giants, an interesting formation of stone columns formed by ancient volcanic activity. At 7,000feet,PigeonFlatisalsoagoodplaceto acclimate for a high-elevation hike.

However, campers need not pay to use developed campgrounds. Forest Service regulations allow camping anywhere in the Stanislaus or other national forests un-less posted otherwise. There are plenty of forest roads leading to scenic and private areas. This is a great way to go as long as you bring your own water and can live without hot showers temporarily. Try Herring Creek Road just north of Straw-berry. It’s a dirt road, but you won’t need a truck to drive it. KennedyMeadowsResortandPack

Station offers guided equestrian tours and unguided horse rentals. An hour-long trailridecosts$25,andlongeroutingsareavailable.KennedyMeadowsalsohascab-

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Sonora Pass also offers great fishing,

swimming and mountain biking. In short, anyone who likes the outdoors

will find something to do there, and it isn’t nearly as crowded as Lake Tahoe or

Yosemite.

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insstartingat$71pernight,arestaurantand a general store. ManyhikersascendSonoraPeakbe-

cause only two miles and 2,000 vertical feet separate its summit from the Saint Mary’sPasstrailhead,markedbyaroadsign about a mile west of the highway’s 9,643-footsummit.Awell-markedtrailcovers most of the route, and those who reach the summit enjoy a terrific view of the Sierra range, including peaks of Yosemite and beyond.

For a tougher challenge, try Leavitt PeakintheEmigrantWilderness.Ateight miles round-trip with some off-trail scrambling required, this is a bigger gruntthanSonoraPeak,butwellworththeeffort.PickupthePacificCrestTrailheading south at the highway sum-mit. Both the pass and the trailhead are

marked by road signs, and there’s plenty of parking available.

Both Sonora and Leavitt peaks have summit registers. Reaching the summits not only entitles climbers to document their achievements by signing them, but allows them the privilege of reading the interesting thoughts and observations of visitors from decades past. ManyhikerspickupthePacificCrest

TrailatSonoraPass,eitherheadingnorthtowards Lake Tahoe or south towards YosemiteNationalPark.Thesepoint-to-point hikes can take a week or more, but many shorter loops or out-and-backs are possible. Hike even a short distance, and you may meet a hardy trekker bound for Canada or Mexico.

Additionally, great technical rock climbing abounds within short distances

from the road. Most of the climbing is fairly stiff, but gym climbers and begin-ners will find a few opportunities. Check the excellent guidebook, “A Climber’s GuidetotheSonoraPassHighway,”available locally. SonoraPassalsooffersgreatfishing,swimming and mountain biking. In short, anyone who likes the outdoors will find something to do there, and it isn’t nearly as crowded as Lake Tahoe or Yosemite. ■

— Matt Johanson is a high school journalism teacher and a freelance outdoor and travel writer. He is a lifelong outdoors enthusiast with more than 20 years experience in the Yo-semite area and the author of “Yosemite Epics: Tales of Adventure from America’s Greatest Playground” and “Yosemite Adventures: 50 Spectacular Hikes, Climbs, and Winter Treks.”

CampIng: Pinecrest and Pioneer Trail campgrounds accept reservations. Visit recreation.gov for Pinecrest and reserveamerica.com for Pioneer Trail. Other campgrounds are walk-ins. Check the Stanislaus National Forest web site for a list and prices. equesTrIan: Call Kennedy Meadows at (209) 965-3900 or visit the resort’s

web site at www.kennedymeadows.com.

hIKIng: The Summit Ranger District office of the Stanislaus National Forest, on the east side of Highway 108 at Pinecrest, has information, maps, advice and free wilderness permits for overnight wilderness visits.

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Try these crowd-beaTing Yosemite treks

By MATT JOHANSON

yosemite attracts three million annual visitors for good rea-son. With its gushing water-

falls, incomparable granite walls, alpine lakes and jagged peaks, the park boasts a grander landscape than perhaps any other on Earth.

Yet those who venture outside Yo-semite Valley can still find solitude as well as scenery. Try these summer day hikes on your next visit to the moun-tainous mecca.

Taft point: This 2.2 mile hike through a pine forest delivers a dramatic look at ElCapitan.ParkattheSentinelDome/TaftPointTrailheadonGlacierPointRoad. Follow the signs west from the parkingarea.Lookstraightdown3,500feet from behind a railing and marvel at the Taft Fissures. On the return, hikers can ascend Sentinel Dome and return to the trailhead on a signed loop that adds three miles.

mariposa grove of giant sequoias: Okay, this one does not quality as a

crowd-beater, but it’s outside Yosem-ite Valley and brings visitors up close withtheworld’slargesttrees.Parkinthe grove’s lot or take a free shuttle from Wawona. Many hiking varia-tions are possible, and hikers can visit the popular Grizzly Giant, Bachelor and Three Graces and the California Tunnel Tree by walking just a few miles. Giant sequoias can live longer than 3,000 years and walking amongst them feels like traveling back in time.

It’s a journey worth taking.

elizabeth lake: Visit a tranquil glacier-carved lake in the shadow of UnicornPeakonthis4.8mileouting.ParkattheTuolumneMeadowsCamp-ground, by the restrooms on B loop. Hike south through the forest. The first mileclimbsmostofthe800-footeleva-tion gain. A use path that surrounds the lake is worth a lap and adds about a mile. The ambitious can scramble onto 10,823-footUnicornPeak.Thereturnis all downhill.

lembert dome: Take a gentle two-mile hike to a novel perch atop a gran-ite giant that commands an inspiring view of Tuolumne Meadows. Though the slanted traverse across granite may feel awkward, it requires no climbing expertise.ParkatDogLakeTrailhead,hike northeast, cross Tioga Road and climb up the switchbacks beyond it. Turn left at the trail junction to ascend the east slope of Lembert Dome. The view quickly becomes grand as hik-ers climb above the trees, but it’s just a preview of the glory to come. Still ahead is the summit, which looks like a rounded knob. Hike west across the sloped granite towards its left side. To avoid its steep eastern face, aim slightly left to circle clockwise around the knob. Passbythesouthernslopeandinsteadascend the gentler west face. Cathedral Peak,MountConness,RaggedPeakand Mount Lyell are a few of the sum-mits you can see on a clear day.

Four mile Trail: If you’ve hiked the other hikes, you earned a classic trek in Yosemite Valley. This one is less crowded than some, more rewarding thanmostand,thoughdifficult,offersan optional short cut. The aptly-named trailactuallyspans4.6milesfromtheFour Mile Trailhead along Southside DrivetoGlacierPoint,morethan3,200feet above. Hikers will admire Sentinel Rock, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome and much more incomparable scenery. The ambitious make this an out-and-back trip of about nine miles, though most hike up or down and catch a ride to or fromGlacierPoint.Thepark’sconces-sionaire runs several buses between YosemiteValleyandGlacierPointeachday from late spring to early fall; visit yosemitepark.com for details.

parting advice: Bring water, hats, sun-screen and cameras. Carry a map and learn to use it; the best discoveries may be your own. Visit midweek if possible and avoid holiday weekends. Campers should plan six months in advance; se-riously, the campgrounds book up that early. But visiting Yosemite is worth it. This writer’s number one suggestion is, “Go!” ■

— Matt Johanson is a high school journal-ism teacher and a freelance outdoor and travel writer. He is a lifelong outdoors enthu-siast with more than 20 years experience in the Yosemite area and the author of “Yosem-ite Epics: Tales of Adventure from America’s Greatest Playground” and “Yosemite Ad-ventures: 50 Spectacular Hikes, Climbs, and Winter Treks.”


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visit a tranquil glacier-carved lake in the shadow of unicorn Peak on this 4.8 mile outing.

My favorite fishing and hunting spots are almost always out in the wilderness where I can fish

or hunt all day without seeing another hu-man. As our world becomes increasingly crowded, finding solitude becomes harder and harder.

The price for wilderness solitude is often having to hike into a canyon that’s 2,000 feet deep. The fishing is usually great because nobody else is crazy enough to hike back up out of the canyon in the blazingheatat4intheafternoon.Oneday,Icaughtandreleased106troutwhilemydarnedpartnercaught156fish!Wecaught a fish on almost every cast and never saw another human all day. It was fantastic. Then we had to walk up out of that God-forsaken hole in the heat of the afternoon. That part was truly miserable.

Fortunately, not everyone is as crazy

as me and there are normal people who want to enjoy a wilderness experience and sleep at night in a comfortable bed. Believe it or not, age plays a factor in suchdecisions,too.WhenIwas25Ihadno trouble tossing a sleeping bag on a sandbar and roasting my trout on a stick over a campfire. As I’ve gotten a little older I see more merit in eating at a real

table with a linen tablecloth and drinking wine from crystal stemware instead sitting on a log and drinking bourbon from a tin cup. Fortunately there are some pretty good solutions to the problem of wanting a wilderness experience where you have comfortable amenities as well.

There are numerous lodges that are located at or near wilderness areas. The Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Parkisonesuchexample.Thereyoucanexperience world class dining and lodging and still enjoy some great fishing and hik-ing as well. Coats and tie are still required for gentlemen in the main dining room and you get to look out upon scenery fit foraKing.Actually,QueenElizabethIIdid stay at the Ahwahnee and I suspect shefounditfittingforaQueen.Thereare numerous lodges in spots not as well known as Yosemite Valley.

wildernessin theluxuryBy DON MOYER

I see more merit in eating at a real table

with a linen tablecloth and drinking wine from

crystal stemware instead sitting on a log and

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As a child I had an aunt who owned and operated an elegant lodge on a place called Gold Lake. Aunt Dorothy took great pains to see that everything was just perfect for your visit. There were linen tablecloths and napkins, silver table settings and crystal stemware for your wine. Your salad was delivered with a chilled salad fork. The place oozed with old world charm. Yet despite all the luxury of Gold Lake Lodge, there was world class fishing just a few miles away. It could really spoil a person. I expect that if you search on the internet for “Luxury Wilderness Adventures” you’ll find a great many places to cater to your needs.

Another great innovation in provid-ing luxurious wilderness accommo-dations is the advent of white water rafting. In the past twenty years or so rafting companies have expanded their operations to rivers that I never would have believed could even be run with a raft. When you have gone over Clavey Falls on the Tuolumne you’ll think back and wonder why you were crazy enough to do it. Then, you’ll do it again. White water rafting is really addicting and actually not that dangerous. Some of the people who go over Clavey Falls actually survive!

Rafting companies too, have realized that there’s a market for a luxury white water experience and special gourmet foodanddrinkonaClass5whitewaterriver. Heck some of the raft trips include a separate wine raft with a sommelier to assist you in your wine tasting experi-ence.NoKidding!Theyreallydo.IfI hadn’t tasted it myself, I wouldn’t believe how incredibly good a cake can come out of a Dutch oven covered with campfire coals. It will truly blow your taste buds. Naturally there is still a place for backpacking way into the back of be-yond. But fortunately for us old codgers, there are also opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in luxury. Don’t believe me? Give it a try! ■


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The Golden State’s Highway 99 runs from Red Bluff to Bakersfield, a main artery that con-nects the cities of California’s Central Valley.

Theanthology“Highway99:ALiteraryJourneyThrough California’s Great Central Valley,” features theworksofsome70authorsinitsfirsteditionwhotell stories of life along the 99. Its pages are comprised ofnotableauthors,includingJohnSteinbeckandnaturalistJohnMuir,whowroteaboutthearea,aswell as stories, poems, and fables authored by known and less-known Valley residents and the Native Americans.

Northern California resident Stan Yogi was the book’seditorandmainresearcher.Priortocompilingstories for Highway 99, Yogi had a limited connec-tion to the Central Valley. He grew up in Southern California and as a young boy would visit friends of his father in the small south valley town of Earlimart, where his father had grown up the son of impover-ishedJapanesefarmers.

He said he discovered a lot about the Central Valley during the process. He found moving, funny, poi-gnant stories, poems, and essays from authors who really shared their connection to the Valley.

“The writing really displays a toughness,” Yogi said. “It’s a no-nonsense kind of style of writing that reflects the Valley’s personalities: hard work, coaxing the land, relying on nature, the uncertainties, the joys and disappointments…(There’sa)flourishingofwriting

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of diverse people over time, recording their experiences in very moving ways….Inmorerecenttimesthere’sbeenanemergenceofmoreLatinoand Southeast Asian writers.”HesaidtherearestorieswhereJohnMuirdescribestheValleyasa

carpet of flower blooms and Yogi noted that it’s probably hard for people to imagine that now. He also spoke of a writing about Tulare Lake, which was at one time the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi and no longer exists, which many people don’t know.

“There was a ton of material,” Yogi said. “I was guided by whether the writing was good and enlightening and if it fit the themes.”

Among the themes he mentioned were the changing geographical landscape, different people who migrated or immigrated to the Valley and the natives, and working the land.

He said that there is some overlap in the themes of the stories and poems.“Itwasfuntoseetheechoesofdifferentthemes…Itwasreallyafun

process,” he said.Yogi added that the biggest challenge was making the cuts. He has

vivid memories of submitting the final manuscript to the publisher and then calling them to add a new story or poem he felt was worthy.Thefirsteditionofthebookwaspublishedin1996andarevisededi-

tionwaspublishedin2007.“I was really guided by existing anthologies,” Yogi said of his strategy

topullstoriestogetherforthebook.“…Theyprovidedguidancewiththeauthors. I already knew there were some well-known authors like Wil-liamSaroyanofFresno,MaxineHongKingstonofStockton,JoanDidionof Sacramento.”

The previous anthologies that featured the writings of Central Valley authorswereDownattheSantaFeDepot:20FresnoPoets(1970),ValleyLight:WritersoftheSanJoaquin(1978),CaliforniaHeartland:WritingfromtheGreatCentralValley(1978),andPiecework:19FresnoPoets(1987).TheeditorsofCaliforniaHeartland,GeraldHaslamandJamesHous-

ton, helped Yogi shape the themes of the Highway 99 book and also helped him get in touch with other authors.

“I met dozens of writers throughout the Valley,” Yogi shared.He noted how authors know each other and offer information about

central Valley’s literary richness

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At the time of its publication Yogi was on the staff of California Council for the Humanities (Cal Humanities). He said that in addition to awarding grants, the book was part of a larger project the Council did that also included readings by10oftheauthorsin10citiesandthecities’ libraries to invite discussion.

Yogi said that the impetus for the book project came from a public lecture seriesbyModestoJuniorCollegeEng-lish professor Lillian Vallee called “The Other California” and was funded with a grant from the Council. It covered topics such as the financial piece, labor history, the culture, and other aspects of the Central Valley.

Yogi said that in working on the sec-ond edition of the book, he worked with two other people. They added material – 33 new selections and a new foreword by Mark Arax – and it had to fit it with what was already there. He didn’t want to have an addendum but needed to integrate the stories. Again, he said the hard part was making cuts.

Yogi said the Highway 99 book helped to spark more literary and cultural ap-preciation for the Central Valley and the people of the Central Valley. ■

The largest collection of aircraft between Los Angeles and Washington is here in the 209.

The Castle Air Museum, located in Atwater, is home to 60 different planes and countless military artifacts from WWI uniforms to a former Air Force One.

The Castle Air Force Base first claimednotorietyonJan.16,1957.ThreeB-52Bombersbegantheirhis-torical flight around the world from the base, making international headlines. The base, also noted to have hosted the firstB-52s,launchedthefirstnon-stopjourney around the world made by jets, knownasthePowerFlight.Theflightlastedmorethan45hoursandwasastrategy to intimidate the Soviets dur-ing the Cold War, says museum curator Tony Rocha. The Castle AFB played a significant role in aviation history and now helps to preserve it.RocharememberswatchingB-52s

and other aircraft take off and land at Castle AFB when he was a child. The planes he once admired in the sky, he now collects for the air museum.

What started with eight aircrafts and threebuildingsin1981,isnowoneofthe largest displays of its type on the West Coast.

“It has grown dramatically and evolved to what it is today because of the community,” said museum director andCEOJoePruzzo.

After the Air Force left the base due tobudgetcutsin1995,themuseumhas relied entirely on the support of the community through donations, admis-sions and local business owners.

Aside from airplanes, the museum is

very proud of its small artifact collections. “The artifacts are from individuals who

served our country in connection with military aviation. It is their story that we are trying to tell and preserve for future generations,”

Rocha adds, “let us not forget the men and women behind those aircraft, from the manufacturers to ground support to air-crews, they all play a very significant part in our nations military aviation.”

Rocha says that the museum and its dis-

plays are not only dedicated to those who haveservedineverybranchoftheU.S.military, but also show the history of other nations. There are British and Canadian aircrafts, personal items from German sol-diers,anddisplaysonJapanesekamikazepilots. There is also an exhibit showing the social change through a display dedi-catedtoWomenAirForceServicePilots(WASPs).

All restoration of the aircraft is done by volunteers who dedicate thousands of

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A local Testament to World history

hours a year to bring these artifacts back to life. “Without them, it would not happen,” said

Pruzzo.In most cases, the aircrafts are taken apart

and transferred to the museum where they are then rebuilt and displayed. Depending on the condition of the airplanes, it can take two to eight years to refurbish each piece. For example, themuseum’sB-54Bombertooknearly35,000hours to restore. Pruzzoexplainsthatisa‘laboroflove.’“These volunteers are saving something that

would undoubtedly end up as a soda can. If that happened, there would be no story to tell.”

Although hundreds of thousands of aircrafts wereproducedduringwartimeintheU.S.,very

few exist today. This is because equipment was smelted to produce post-war commodities from the metals.

The museum is home to many rare and sig-nificantaircraftfromtheKorean,VietnamandCold War era. Examples include WWII bomb-ers,andoneoffourRB-6Peacemakersinex-istence. The most recent addition is the Special AirMission1681,(alsoknowasAirForceOne/Air Force Two), which flew presidents such as Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton and every first lady from Rosalynn Carter to Laura Bush. The museum’sveryownR5-Dcarriedfoodandsup-plies to Germany as part of the Berlin Air Lift.

“When you research and see where these air-crafthavebeen,itishumbling,”saidPruzzo.■

Castle Air MuseumCaSTle air MUSeUM is located at 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater

Open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (April 1-Sept. 30) and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Oct. 1-March 31). $10 for adults, $8 for children above five. Free for active duty military.

$30 family admission (2 adults + 2 seniors/youths).

For more info:

www.castleairmuseum.org or 209-723-2178

upCoMing eVenTsStrawberry Waffle Brunch: Sunday, April 27th 8 a.m. to 1 p.mCharity Benefit Golf Tournament: May 12Memorial Day/Open Cockpit Day: Sunday, May 25Labor Day/Open Cockpit Day: Sunday, August 31Car Show: September 27

FACT/iNFO BOXThe film “Bombers B-52” (1957) was filmed here.

Scenes from “ Strategic Air Command” (1944) were filmed here.

Of the 150+ volunteers, approximately 30 help to restore the planes. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the museum.

The base is named in honor of General Fredrick W. Castle who was awarded a Medal of Honor for his death in 1944 when he refused to un-load his plane’s bombs after coming under at-tack by enemy troops while flying over friendly forces. The museum has some of Castle’s personal items.


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Today’s children are on a path to having a shorter life expectancy than their parents. According to a

statementreleasedinJuly2012byNancyBrown, CEO of the American Heart As-sociation, this is because of numerous chronic diseases associated with obesity such as heart disease, the number one killer of Americans. In an effort to reverse these trends, it is important to focus on your heart health by improving nutrition and physical activity. It is never to early, or to late, to worry about your heart.

What is heart health?Keepingyourhearthealthymeansdo-

ing everything in your power to keep it functioningnormally,saysJulieWhite-house,executivedirectorfortheStockton/Modesto American Heart Association. This includes “knowing your numbers such as cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar and making sure these are at healthy levels.”Perhapsthemostimportantmeasureto

take is avoiding any unneeded stress on your heart by keeping active and eating healthy. Excess weight at younger ages is linked to earlier death rates and causes a variety of health problems that were not previously seen until adulthood.

“We need to address these issues now

and get people thinking about their heart health earlier in life so that they don’t have to deal with these issues later,” says White-house. “Small changes have big impacts. Start small and keep it simple. Make one change today and then you’re ready to make another.”

Heart health is for everyoneWhile heart health is something we all

need to consider, it means different things for men and women. “Since1984,morewomenthanmen

have died each year from heart disease and stroke,” said Whitehouse. “The gap between men and women’s survival continues to widen.” Heart disease continues to be the main cause of death for American women. Because symptoms appear differently between males and females, it is often mis-understood, even by physicians.

“That’s why we’ve formed the Go Red For Women movement to help educate women about the dangers of heart disease as many still believe it to be a man’s dis-ease,” said Whitehouse.

Not only men, but women of all ages should be aware of their heart health.

“For younger women, the combina-tion of birth control pills and smoking boosts heart disease risks by 20 percent. And while the risks do increase with age,

things like overeating and a sedentary lifestyle can cause plaque to accumulate and can lead to clogged arteries later in life,” said Whitehouse.

Although each individual faces different risks, there are measures all can take to ensure optimal heart health. “Knowyourfamilyhistorywithheartdis-

ease so you can be aware of your own risks and can talk with your doctor about ways to address your risks,” Whitehouse says. “Make sure you’re doing what’s right for you and your body and to get regular check-ups to find out if your heart is healthy.”

Learning your own risk gives you the ability to take action toward fighting it.

How to live a heart healthy lifestyleControlling weight, cholesterol and

blood pressure means eating more fruits and vegetables. This means eating more foods that are high in nutrients, fiber, minerals and vitamins. It also helps to lower calorie intake and avoid saturated fats, trans fats and sodium as much as possible. This can all be done by simply reading the nutrition facts on food items, says Whitehouse. In addition, limiting sugary foods and drinks and the amount of red meat is a good start. Also, adding more whole grains, low-fat dairy prod-ucts, poultry, fish and nuts in your diet

nutritionBy MELISSA HUTSELL

Feeding yourheart’s desire

SpIced chIcken BreaStS wIth glazed cInnamon appleS


Ingredients:Cooking spray2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar and 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, divided use1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided use1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided use1/4 teaspoon pepper4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat discarded1 1/2 teaspoons canola or corn oil and 1 tablespoon canola or corn oil, divided use1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice4 medium Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and each cut into 6 wedges

Preparation:Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with cooking spray. set aside.

• in a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the coriander, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the pep-per. sprinkle over both sides of the chicken. using your fingertips, gently press the mix-ture so it adheres to the chicken. Transfer the chicken to the pan. Brush the top of the chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. set aside.

• in a large bowl, stir together the lemon juice, remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, re-maining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, remain-ing 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the apples, turning to coat. Place around the chicken.

• Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Remove the pan from the oven. Leaving the oven on and the apples and pan juices in the pan, transfer the chicken to the center of a plat-ter. Cover the platter to keep warm.

• using a spatula, turn the apples to coat with the pan juices. Return the apples to the oven.

• Bake for 5 minutes, or until the apples are browned and tender and the pan juices have

created a glaze. spoon around the chicken.— Courtesy of the American Heart As-sociation. For more meal and snack recipes, visit: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/Recipes/Recipes_UCM_001184_SubHomePage.jsp OR https://www.goredforwomen.org/home/live-healthy/heart-healthy-recipes/

Nutrition Facts:Calories 335Total Fat 8.5 gsaturated Fat 1.0 gPolyunsaturated Fat 2.0 gMonounsaturated Fat 4.0 gCholesterol 73 mgsodium 428 mgCarbohydrates 42 gFiber 3 gsugars 37 gProtein 25 gDietary exchanges1 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 other carbohydrate, 3 lean meat

goes a long way to healthy eating. In addition to diet, exercise is key

to a healthy heart. Most types of heart diseases can be avoided by a healthy combination of both. Even for those with pre-existing heart conditions or those who are unable to participate in vigorous activities, any amount of activity counts. Walking is shown to decrease risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes just as much as running.

“While you can’t counteract your genes, you can fight fire with fire. That means

lowering your risk by changing behaviors that can increase your chances of getting heart diseases or stroke,” says Whitehouse.

“It is incredibly important to ensure heart health so that you live a long and healthy life with your loved ones,” she adds.

Besides for the incredible costs associ-ated with treating a heart disorder, the biggest cost can be your life. “Thegoodnewsisthat80percentof

heart attacks and strokes can be treated, prevented and even ended,” adds White-house. ■

• Heartdiseasecontinuestobethenumberone killer of Americans, while stroke is num-ber four.

• Heartdisease–alsocalledcardiovascu-lar or coronary heart disease –describes several problems related to plaque buildup in the walls of the arteries, making blood to flow difficult therefore increasing risk of heart attack or stroke.

• Othertypesofheartdiseaseincludeheartfailure, an irregular heartbeat – or arrhyth-mia – and heart valve problems.

• Congenitalheartdefects,orthosepresentat birth, affects 1.3 Americans alive today.

• 36,000childrenarebornwithaheartdefect every year.

• OneinthreeAmericanchildrenandteensare overweight or obese, making it the leading health concern for parents over smoking or drugs abuse. The American Heart/American Stroke Associations are working with schools and local communi-ties to address this issue. Such programs in-clude the “Safe Routes To School” program and gardening/cooking classes that teach children about healthier food options. Com-munity members are encouraged to join and are also invited to local Heart Walks.

UpCOMiNg eVeNTS:GO RED FOR WOMEN: May 9 at the Double Tree Hotel in Modesto. For more informa-tion, call 209-423-6841.

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Honey: Sweet way to sooth allergies

Many people swear by the healing powers of honey. Some say that just a spoon

full a day can cure your seasonal al-lergy aliments. For thousands of years, the honeycomb has been used for several medicinal proposes, including treatment of seasonal allergies. While it is uncertain whether local honey ac-tually offers relief for allergy sufferers, many opt for this sweet and natural form of treatment instead of pharma-ceutical remedies.

Honey is completely bee-made and natural says Max Tsymbal of Rush ‘N’ Bees and family owned Golden Comb. Bees serve many functions from pollinating plants to collecting honey. Honey can be used to sweeten your tea or stop your stuffy nose. But Tsymbal says “our top sellers are for allergies.” The pol-len in the honey helps to fight allergies, he adds.

“When you consume bee pollen, you are putting it into your body. Your immune system is then able to adapt to it,” said Tsymbal.

The idea that local honey helps to treat allergies is similar to using a vac-cine to build immunity. The allergy sufferer is being exposed to the same pollen that is causing their allergies. Although ingesting pollen as a form of immunity against air-born allergies is not scientifically proven, Tsymbal and other honey suppliers see several rec-ommendations or prescriptions from doctors along with positive costumer feedback.

For allergy sufferers, honey’s healing powers come in part from the pollen it contains, “allowing the possibility of the allergy sufferer to gain the benefits and

possibledesensitizationoftheoffendingplant/grassesortreecausing the allergy,” says Ann Beekman. She emphasizes that it is all about the plant source, not where it is grown. This means that local honey does not necessarily come from ‘next door.’ In fact, the honey or pollen can be from different regions. “Aslongasthehoneyisproducedwheretheoffendingtrees/

plants exits,” says Beekman, “ It is all about the offending plant or

By MELISSA HUTSELL

It is said that the beehive is a medicine

cabinet.


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■ Honeybees can travel several miles to collect honey and pollen.

■ There are over 300 different types of honey, depending on the type of plants the bee visits. However, the drought is affecting the plants and therefore honey supplies.

■ Most popular honey for allergies includes: Sage, Wildflower, Alfalfa, Eucalyptus.

■ Honey was used by the ancient Egyptians to dress wounds.

■ Research suggests that honey hinders the growth of food-borne pathogens such as E.coli, and bacterial infections such a staph.

■ Properly stored, honey can last for decades or longer.

■ Golden Comb (Turlock)

■ Beekman and Beekman Gourmet Honey and Honey Wine (Hughson)

■ Abigail’s Honey Farm (Modesto)

■ GT Bees (Modesto)

■ Olmo Apiaries (Ripon)

■ Martha Vega (Merced)

you can purchase local honey at farmers markets and local businesses including:

tree/grassesandhowthehoneyisprocessed.”She explains that honey can be processed or filtered in a limited

manner, leaving behind honeybee enzymes, pollen and other health related benefits.

Honeybees are known to produce a variety of beneficial naturalremedies.Honeycontainscarbohydrates,17gramsper tablespoon to be more precise, which our bodies use pri-marily as fuel according to the National Honey Board. Other than being a great source of energy, honey is also used as a cough suppressant. Many skin care products, such as lotion,

contain honey because it is a humectant and can retain and attract moisture.

Although honey might be the sweetest alternative, wax from the beehives also contains pollen. It can be chewed like gum. In addition, pollen can be purchase by itself and added into any food.

“It is said that the beehive is a medicine cabinet,” says Beekman.

For these reasons and more, honey is much more than nature’s best sweetener. ■


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The San Francisco resident, who was born in Berkeley, has authored a book “The Orchid Whisperer” and is considered an expert on the subject. He has spent over three decades “growing, hybridizing and decorating with orchids” in the Bay Area, according to his website.

“I was interested in plants in general since I can remember, repotted my first cymbidium (orchid) in my teens, and have been working with orchids exclu-sively for decades,” Rogers explained.

He also has been a guest speaker at local orchid groups, including the Tropi-calPlantSocietyofModestoandtheSanJoaquinOrchidSociety.

“They are both great groups, I’ve spoken at both over the years and meetings are open to the public,” Rogers shared.

Orchids are often thought of as being a ‘high class’ flower but can be grown in a

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Well-known orchid expert Bruce Rogers has been living and working in the Bay Area for some 30 years, and has clients throughout the region, with an emphasis on Sobralia orchids.

Bruce Rogers offers insights on growing orchids

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variety of areas and can be cultivated locally, by beginners as well as professionals.

They are believed to have soothing qualities and this fact was played out in the “Nero Wolfe” series of detective novels by author Rex Stout. The main character, Wolfe, would often escape to the ‘orchid room’ at his New York City brownstone to collect his thoughts and form theories while working on a case, spending hours losing himself in tending to the plants.

Rogers may not be solving any myster-ies, but he does have a varied clientele and keeps up a hectic pace.

“My ‘typical’ day begins early at the

waTerIng: One thorough watering every 7 days is usually adequate for most orchids. Most orchids prefer a slight drying period between watering. Let the water run freely through the pot for sev-eral moments. it takes a few moments for the root surface to begin absorbing moisture. This

also flushes out any salt or mineral build up in the pots. Never let orchids stand in water for prolonged periods of time. it is the best way to send them to an early grave. More people kill orchids by over watering than any other means.

FerTIlIZIng: For the majority of orchids, a good water soluble plant fertilizer is more than adequate. even proportions are the best (10-10-10, 15-15-15, 20-20-20). Feed evenly through-out the year at least once a month, preferably weekly after each watering.

re-poTTIng: Generally spring to late summer is the best time to re-pot, when new growth and roots are emerging. As a guide, or-chids should be re-potted every two years or if they have over grown their pots.

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greenhouses, taking care of my Sobralia breeding stock, by midmorning I’m off to check and work at my private clients, where I’m both decorating with orchids and checking on their orchid collections,” he explained. “Afternoons are spent at-tending to new consulting jobs and further greenhouse work, breeding, repotting, etc.”

His book includes valuable insights and information regarding how to grow your own orchids and keep them healthy, and is available at local bookstores, Home Depot, Walmart, through Amazon, Barnes&Noble and ebook stores.

“I love my work, I love to travel and look for orchids in na-ture,” Rogers added. “They are found almost everywhere. The 209 area has lovely native species which are best seen in the spring, with even more types found to the west in the Redwood forests and east in the Sierras.”

For those who might think they can’t successfully raise or-chids, Rogers said nothing is further from the truth; it is a flower that can be grown by even a novice.

“A lot of people grow orchids that can be grown outside, a sure choice is bletilla, as I’ve seen it grown in pots and in the ground

in the 209,” said Rogers. “Many people grow cymbidiums out-side; some cover them up when extra cold, some don’t.

“The best course is to attend a local orchid society or tropical plant society and see what your neighbors have the best results with.”

Rogers has information, tips and photos available on his website, brucerogersorchids.com and also has a site devoted to the book, theorchidwhisperer.com as well as maintaining a site, Ozgardens, for the business he began in 2002 with Terry Root of The Orchid Zone. Ozgardens is a wholesale Sobralia business with seedlings, flats and specimen plants available for sale. ■

“I love my work,

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Garden tipsfor drought conditions

By SABRA STAFFORD


it’s spring and that means gardeners all over the area are turn-ing their eyes to the empty dirt plots and container beds and dreaming about the bountiful veggies and blooming bouquets

that will beckon them come summer.Gardeners routinely ponder what types of flora will catch their

fancy as planting season begins, but this year comes with an added question: Will there be enough water to keep the plants alive and thriving?

There is some uncertainty of how the current water situation will trickle down to the homestead garden, but that doesn’t mean gardeners have to let their plots go fallow this year. With a bit of planning and a little extra attention, gardeners can put in a crop that can be sustained during the dry days of summer.

Morning is the optimal time to water a garden. Evaporation is at its slowest point, giving your plants a better opportunity to soakupthemoisture.Plusagooddrinkinthemorningcankeepyour plants thriving during the hot afternoon sun.

When watering by hand it’s important to keep the water close to the ground to avoid a spray that’s prone to evaporation. If it’s within your budget, consider putting in a drip irrigation system. “It’sthemostefficientwaytowaterbecauseitgetsthewater

right where it needs to be,” said Ron Hoffmann, owner of Morris Nursery in Riverbank.

Make use of a moisture meter. Once plants are passed the seed-ing stage you can put them on a schedule that has them watered only when the top inch of soil is dry.Mulchisyournewbestfriend.Applya3to4inchlayeroffine

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mulch on top of the soil to keep it cooler and prevent it from drying out quickly under the direct sun.

“A good layer of mulch can keep 30 percent more of your water from evaporating, and gives it a chance to soak in” Hoffmann said.

Weeds are not your friend. Long the bane of gardeners everywhere, weeds become an even bigger nuisance in a drought situation for the simple reason that they’re stealing waterfromyourplants.Pullthemastheypopuptokeepthem from sapping your crop dry.

Let your plants get neighborly. Grouping more plants to-

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SaNTa BarBara CeaNOTHUSA large shrub with a dense mass of dark wrinkled green leaves, covered with deep blue flower clusters in early spring, mostly March to April. Requires good drainage and infrequent to no summer watering, can be temperamental, preferring sun to partial sun exposure. 6-10’h x 6-10’w

Tree pOppyLarge shrub with linear gray foliage and showy bright yellow, poppy-like flowers that bloom from February to June. Thrives in dry, well-drained soil, can adapt to various soil conditions. Good for banks, roadsides, preferring sun to partial sun exposure. Prune back after flowering to control untidy wild growth pattern. 3-10’h x 4-8’w

gOlDeN yarrOWAn abundant perennial small shrub found naturally at the base of cliffs in rock crevasses, preferring sun exposure. Finely leafed foliage, green above and woolly below. Blossoms are clusters of yellow flowers, displayed from March to August, attractive to butterflies. 2-4’h x 1-4’w

SHOWy peNSTeMONFound naturally in chaparral and coastal sage scrub zones, this perennial is a perfect choice for drought tolerant gardens. Truly spectacular lavender-pink-purple flowers, April to June, are found on two-foot spikes above coarse textured leaves. May naturalize and prefers sun to partial sun exposure. Attractive to hummingbirds. 2-3’h x 3’w

Drought tolerant plantsgethermakesforamoreefficientuseofwater,especiallyas the plants grow and the leaves create a shade canopy, lessening evaporation. When planting in a container it’s good sense to grow plants with similar watering needs together, says Hoffmann.

Take a look at drought tolerant plants, but don’t expect them to fair well immediately without frequent watering. Even drought tolerant plants need some time, like18monthstotwoyears,toestablishadeepenoughroot system to survive on less water. ■

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letterpress class, so I looked some up, and traveled to San Francisco to learn the art of letterpress.”

It was during this time that Elia found her calling, as she continued to hone her skills and artistic abilities.

“The more I learned, the more excited I became. Letterpress got into my blood,” said Elia. “When the time came where I was educated enough to buy my own letterpress, I started looking high and low. Since it is an antiquated trade, finding a machine is verydifficultastheydon’tmanufac-ture them anymore.”

Determined to find the perfect let-terpress machine, Elia did not give up. After finding a tabletop machine in Nashville, Tenn., and a floor model in Connecticut, she could finally begin pursuing her mission to create beauti-ful designs while starting her own business,PersnicketyPress.“Inowhave15year-roundgreeting

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Each card begins with Elia drawing out her illustration. Once completed, theimageisscannedintoaPDFfilethat is then sent to a company in San Francisco specializing in making photo polymer plates from the design. Elia then places the plate on her press, and after hand mixing the desired ink color, she hand presses each card on a high quality, all-cotton paper.

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“I am exclusively doing greeting cards atthispoint,buthopetobuildPersnicketyPresstoaplacewhereIamfocusingmoreoncustom work. It is a beautiful product that is used widely nowadays to print wedding, as well as other formal event, invitations.” PersnicketyPressproductscanalsobe

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