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MODESTO I TURLOCK I CERES I RIVERBANK I OAKDALE CONTENTMENT Health.com
STANISLAUSR E G I O NMay/June 2014 | ISSUE 10
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contentment34 I JOB SEEKING BEHAVIOR CH’s
tips on getting started—and getting ahead—in
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36 I MUSIC FOR LIFE Dr. Calvin Lee
discusses how lifelong musical study has made
him a better surgeon.
health38 I HOLISTIC CLEANING Bring nature
back to your cleaning routine with these
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40 I SELF-TALK, MEDICINE FOR THE SOUL Roberta Anderson, PhD
advocates for making a life change by learning
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fitness42 I JON OLSEN What’s keeps this world
class ultramarathoner running? It’s simpler
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44 I OVERCOMING STRESS Everyone
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6 I RUNNING FOR A CAUSE Local
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52 I UNIQUE SPACES Inspiring
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food & wine 58 I STANISLAUS GROWN: A new
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As the weather warms up and the days stretch longer, we—like many of you—are more and more enticed to venture outdoors. And with all that Stanislaus County has to offer, there’s no better time to reap the rewards of heading outside! For this food-themed issue of CONTENTMENT Health we take an inside look at how farmers and retailers are making a difference in the food industry by growing organic, selling fresh and buying local (pg 58). The farm to fork revolution has been booming in recent years and many of our local farmers are dedicated to developing practices that are good for both consumers and the land.
One convenient way to take advantage of the bounty of locally grown produce is to visit one of the many farmers markets in the county. The changing of the seasons signals the opening of farmers markets in Ceres, Modesto, Oakdale and Turlock (pg 60). Glistening ripe strawberries, tangy cherries and golden honey are just a few of the items brought directly from the farm. The wide range of fruits and vegetables are harvested at their peak, often only hours before making it to the market. And if you take the time to explore beyond the produce, you’re certain to find everything from specialty food items and fresh baked goods to unique locally-crafted gifts.
If all this talk of food leaves you worried that you will have too much of a good thing, dig deeper in this issue to learn all about
how local athletes are staying active for a cause and how you can get involved (46). Or find inspiration from local running legend Jon Olsen (pg 42). And if your motivation is reducing stress, we have some tips for you (pg 44).
You can play a part in making this a community in which you would want to live. When you support local businesses, you are investing in your community. The Modesto Chamber of Commerce estimates that every dollar that you spend at a local independent business returns three-and-a-half times more money back to the local economy than does shopping at a retail chain. Supporting the local economy, even in small ways, has a widespread effect on the community as a whole. As an added benefit, you reduce your carbon footprint by cutting down on the transportation of goods. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are perfect opportunities to find unique gifts at local business. For inspiration, take a look at our Gift Guide (pg 28).
We hope that this issue of CONTENTMENT Health serves as an inspiration to keep buying fresh and shopping local. Just remember, even if you don’t always notice it, we all reap the benefits of our investments in the community! Thank you for being one of the individuals who makes up our community and helps keep it vibrant.
Growing season is here
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THE FRAY AT GALLETTOWorldwide rock stars The Fray take time to mug for the camera during their exclusive performance at Galletto Ristorante in Modesto as part of B92’s Underground Lounge series this spring.
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SUNSET OVER KNIGHT’S FERRYThe afternoon sun caresses the water below Knight’s Ferry’s historic covered bridge. The covered bridge, which is the longest west of the Mississippi River and dates back to 1863, was officially recognized as a National Historic Landmark with the unveiling of a new plaque this spring.
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Join us for Kaiser Permanente’s 6th Annual Women’s Night Out. The event is free and open to all women. You’ll learn how to separate the myths from the facts about women’s health and enhance your own well-being. Bring the special women in your life and make it a night of fun.
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Perhaps the best proof that rock and roll is here to stay is an upcoming exhibit at the Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock. In an act of unprecedented coolness, the Carnegie has arranged a three-month summer showing of a privately-held collection that includes over 40 vintage guitars played by some of the biggest names in Rock and Roll history. The oldest items in the collection date back to the 1930s, but most are from the 1960s onward, with many nods to Heavy Metal music.
The exhibit, playfully titled “The Carnegie Rocks,” boasts a wide array of acoustic and
electric guitars. Highlights include the red strat Brad Gillis used on tour with both Ozzy Osbourne and Night Ranger, as well as an authentic Monteleone guitar. There will be multiple video stations where visitors can view the featured items being used onstage.
Exciting classic Rock and Metal memorabilia will also be available for viewing, including amps, an authentic KISS costume worn onstage by Ace Frehley and a vintage poster from a historic Les Paul performance at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City. Les Paul and KISS fans in particular should take note – in addition to the aforementioned gems, the collection includes a 1974 Cherry Sunburst Les Paul guitar played by Frehley during the peak years of KISS’ popularity and a 1959 Telefunken microphone used by Paul himself.
A Grand Opening event will take place at the Carnegie on the evening of May 24, and is rumored to include several as-yet-unnamed stars. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event!
“The Carnegie Rocks!” exhibit will be on display from May 25–August 17 2014 at the Carnegie Arts Center at 250 North Broadway in Turlock. General Admission $12, Members $10.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHTS (ALL SUMMER LONG)
Velvet Creamery2204 McHenry Ave. Classic Car Show, Activities, Raffles & more!
MAY 31 AMERICAN GRAFFITI
Ready for root beer floats, a costume contest & dancing in the aisles to one of the best film soundtracks in history? Don your best duds from the ‘50s & ’60s & enter a costume contest for prizes. Showtime 6:30 pm. Tickets: $3. State Theatre, 1307 J Street. 209-527-4697.
JUNE 1 9TH ANNUAL GRAFFITI CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Modesto Area Street Rod Association’s classic car show. Free admission, Car entry fee $25-$30 includes lunch for two. Sponsor awards & more. A portion of all proceeds go to local charities. McHenry Village, 1700 McHenry Ave. Call 209-521-6607 10 am-3 pm. www.modestoASRA.com
JUNE 2-5 MID-VALLEY CHEVY CLUB
Car shows are free & at a different location each night from 5-9 pm.Mon. American Chevrolet 4742 McHenry Ave.Tues. Liquid Trends 500 Glass LaneWed. Downtown Modesto Cars enter at K & 12th StreetsThur. Cool Hand Luke’s 2505 Patterson Rd.Contact Mid Valley Chevy Club at 209-499-2163.www.midvalleychevy.com.
JUNE 6 OFFICIAL KIWANIS CLASSIC CAR PARADE
The annual Classic Car Parade route has expanded! The route will remain through cool Downtown Modesto but this year it is expanding to go down McHenry Ave. to Orangeburg & back to downtown. The parade will feature close to a thousand classic cars, hot rods & street rods starting at 7:00 pm in Downtown Modesto. You do not want to miss this amazing event! To enter your hotrod visit www.americangraffitifestival.com.
JUNE 6 VELVET CREAMERY GRILL CRUISE-IN
Immediately following the parade, all classic cars are welcome to head down to the Velvet Creamery where there will be plenty of parking & outdoor activities. Velvet Creamery, 2204 McHenry Ave. 209-544-9029.
JUNE 7 THE HIT MEN
Featuring the Former Stars of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! The 60’s, 70’s and 80’s big name chart-busting groups created beloved hits that have been heard for generations and are woven into America’s consciousness. Now, some of the greatest artists who were instrumental in the success of these fabulous songs have reunited to form THE HIT MEN. Show starts at 8:00 pm at the Gallo Center, 1000 I Street. Call 209-338-2100 for tickets or visit www.galloarts.org.
JUNE 7 & 8TH AMERICAN GRAFFITI CAR SHOW & FESTIVAL
This 16th Annual event is presented by the North Modesto Kiwanis. Friday night, June 6 the Classic Car Parade Downtown at 7 pm. The car show & festival is Saturday June 7 from 9 am to 5 pm & Sunday June 8 from 9 am to 3 pm. Check out the classic cars, stroll through hundreds of specially selected food & vendor booths. Live music throughout the festival each day; at MJC WEST Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. 1-888-746-9763 or www.americangraffitifestival.com All proceeds go to local charities.
JUNE 14 SING-A-LONG GREASE
Dress up as your favorite character from the film, compete for prizes & dance in the aisles with Rydell High’s most famous graduating class. There will be fun giveaways, drink specials and contests from prizes. Showtime 6:30 pm. Tickets $5. State Theatre, 1307 J Street. 209-527-4697.
JUNE 14 21ST ANNUAL BACK TO GRAFFITI AT THE FRUIT YARD
The longest running classic car show in Modesto kicks off at 9am with 50/50 raffle, music, vendors and more! The Fruit Yard’s Mesquite BBQ available throughout the day. The Fruit Yard, 7948 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto. 209-523-4479 or 209-577-3093.
JUNE 20 “HOPPING AT THE HANGAR” SOCK HOP
CAF Central Valley Squadron fundraiser at Hangar 1-S, 700 Tioga Drive. $25 per person, includes BBQ Hamburgers/Hot Dogs and all the fixing’s. Dancing to 50’s/60’s music surrounded by classic WWII planes, makes for an magical night. No host bar and soda fountain. Tickets call 209-605-4313. Tickets sold in advance only. No tickets sold at door. 5:00 pm-10:00 pm. 21+ to attend.
JUNE 20 & 21 GRAFFITI NIGHT WITH THE MODESTO NUTS
Take me out to the ballgame to enjoy action packed baseball, 50’s and 60’s music, root beer floats and fun contests. Modesto Nuts take on the High Dessert Mavericks. Game time 7:05 pm. Fireworks after the game. 572-4487 or www.modestonuts.com.
JUNE 29 THE 7TH ANNUAL ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOW
Classic cars & custom hot rods! Music, food & beverages available for purchase. Breakfast 7:00 am-10:00 am. Proceeds to benefit Modesto Elks . Free admission. Car show starts at 9:00 am. Car participants parking is 7:00-8:30 am. Car registration $25 in advance & $30 day of the show, includes lunch for two. Awards presented at 3:00 pm. Elks Lodge, 645 Charity Way. 209-524-4421.
Graffiti Summer CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Calendar provided by the:Modesto Convention & Visitors Bureau1150 9th Street Ste. C1-888-640-8467 • 209-526-5588www.visitmodesto.com
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Find the can’t-miss events from Modesto’s active nonprofits, the headliners at our entertainment venues, what’s happening at our world class restaurants and get the lowdown on our amazing local music and art scene. For an updated list of activities, visit Mydesto.com.
MAY 01 – 04THURSDAY – SUNDAYShakespeare Under the Stars – Twelfth Night8 PM – 10 PM – CSUS Amphitheater
02 FRIDAYRelay for Life: Hughson 7 PM – Hughson High School
03 SATURDAYSpring Classic Car Swap Meet6 AM – 2 PM – Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
03 SATURDAYRelay for Life: Turlock 8:30 AM – Pitman High School
03 SATURDAYWalk MS Modesto 20148 AM – Registration9 AM – 2K & 5K Walks, Downey Park
03 SATURDAY5th Annual Africa AIDS Relief Run 8 AM – 12 PM – Connecting Point Church of the Nazarene
03 SATURDAYThe Friends of the Modesto Library Used Book Sale8 AM - 3PM – Modesto Library
03 SATURDAYCinco De Mayo Parade11 AM - 1PM – Crows Landing Road
03 SATURDAYDenair Community Yard SaleAll day – Denair Main Street
03 SATURDAYModesto Pregnancy Center Choose Life Walk and Run8:30 AM - 12 PM – Tuolumne River Regional Park, Modesto
04 SUNDAYLemonade DayAll Day – Various Locations
04 SUNDAYSenior Spotlight Talent Show 1 PM – State Theater
08 THURSDAYRide for Mom Presents: Breaking Away 7 PM – State Theater
09 FRIDAYLeadercast 2014 – MainStreetChamber7 AM – 3:30PM – Shelter Cove, Modesto
09 FRIDAYMSO: Brahms’ Requiem8 PM – Gallo Center for the Arts
10 SATURDAY Ride for Mom 7 AM – Johansen High School
10 SATURDAYMother’s Day Tea10:30 AM – McHenry Mansion
10 SATURDAYCentral Valley Brewfest1 PM – 5 PM – Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
15 THURSDAYBike to Work Day6 AM - 8:30 AM – Downtown Modesto
15 THURSDAYThird Thursday Artwalk5 PM - 9 PM – Downtown Modesto
16 FRIDAYMemphis8 PM – Gallo Center for the Arts
17 & 18 SATURDAY & SUNDAY 22nd Annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival9 AM - 6PM – Saturday9 AM - 5PM – Sunday
17 SATURDAYModesto Surla’s Downtown Criterium6:30 AM – Downtown Modesto
17 SATURDAYRelay for Life: Modesto 9 AM – Johansen High School
17 SATURDAYRelay for Life: Patterson9 AM – Patterson High School
17 SATURDAYCommunity Safety Saturday10 AM - 2PM – GDI Insurance, Turlock
17 SATURDAYFamily Cycling Festival 10 AM - 3 PM – Downtown Modesto
17 SATURDAYTaste of the Valley 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM – Witmer Hall
17 & 18 SATURDAY & SUNDAYCode of the West – Gun Show 9 AM – 5 PM – Stanislaus County Fair
17 SATURDAY“Mr. Warmth” Don Rickles 7:30 PM – Turlock Community Theater
24 SATURDAYModesto Memorial Classic1 Mile/5K Run & Walk 7 AM – Tuolumne River Lodge
29 FRIDAY4th Annual “Night at the Bowl” 5:30 PM - 9 PM – Graceada Park
30 FRIDAYMSO: Dancing & Romancing An Evening with Gershwin, Rodgers & Hammerstein 8 PM – Gallo Center for the Arts
31 SATURDAYRelay for Life: Waterford9 AM – Waterford High School
31 SATURDAYAmerican Graffiti 5:30PM – State Theatre
31 & 01SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10th Annual Pick and Gather at Riverdance Farm10 AM - until dark – Saturday 8 AM - 4PM – Sunday
31 SATURDAYColin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood8 PM – Gallo Center for the Arts
JUNE01 SUNDAY9th Annual Graffiti Classic Car Show10 AM - 3 PM – McHenry Village
06 FRIDAY Relay for Life: Riverbank 9 AM – Cardozo Middle School
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06 FRIDAYOfficial Kiwanis Classica Car Parade7 PM – Downtown Modesto and McHenry Avenue
07 & 08SATURDAY & SUNDAYAmerican Graffiti Car Show and Festival9 AM - 5 PM – Saturday, MJC West Campus9 AM - 3 PM – Sunday, MJC West Campus
07 SATURDAYGrace Bishop Scholarship Run 5K & 10K7 AM – CSUS
07 SATURDAY33rd Annual Highland Games9 AM - 5 PM – Tuolumne River Regional Park
07 SATURDAYThe Hit Men 8 PM – Gallo Center for the Arts
14 SATURDAY3rd Annual Be a Hero Freedom Run 7:30 AM – Tuolumne River Regional Park
14 SATURDAY 21st Annual Back to Graffiti at the Fruit Yard9 AM – The Fruit Yard
14 SATURDAYSing-A-Long-Grease5:30 PM – State Theater
16 MONDAY2nd Annual Against All Odds Golf Tournament9 AM – Del Rio Country Club
19 THURSDAYThird Thursday Artwalk5 PM - 9 PM – Downtown Modesto
21 & 22SATURDAY & SUNDAYAnnual Coin Stamp & Collectibles Expo10 AM - 5 PM – Saturday, Center Plaza 10 AM - 4 PM – Sunday, Center Plaza
21 SATURDAYJuneteenth Celebration 6 PM - 8 PM – King-Kennedy Memorial Center at Mellis Park
21 SATURDAYCarlos Mencia 8 PM – Gallo Center for the Arts
28 SATURDAY The Piano Guys2 PM & 8 PM – Gallo Center for the Arts
29 SUNDAY Color Me Rad 5K 9 AM – John Thurman Field
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Dr. Eben Alexander IIIFriday, June 20 at 8 p.m
On Friday, June 20, the Gallo Center will welcome Dr. Eben Alexander III to its Mary Stuart Rogers Theater stage.
Dr. Alexander, who has been an academic neurosurgeon for 25 years, had a life changing experience in 2008 after being driven into a weeklong coma by a rare and mysterious disease. After a week in a coma, with his prospects for survival diminishing by the day, he surprised everyone by starting to awaken and return to health. He awoke with memories of a fantastic odyssey deep into another realm, one he describes as more real than our earthly one!
Since this experience, Dr. Alexander’s mission has been to publicly assert that science can and will determine that heaven really does exist. Dr. Alexander told his story in the New York Times Best Selling book Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey through the Afterlife, has shared it on national TV including an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show, and now brings his incredible story here to the Gallo Center.
Visit galloarts.org or call the box office at 209.338.2100 to buy tickets to these incredible shows.
This May and June, Modesto’s Gallo Center for the Arts is offering a wide range of shows that are set to heat up the early summer season.
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MemphisPlaying Friday, Saturday and Sunday May 16 through 18.
In May, the Gallo Center presents the smash Broadway musical Memphis
to five scorching performances on the Mary Stuart Rogers Theater stage.
From the first show at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 16, the Gallo Center will be
transformed into an underground dance club where explosive dancing,
irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love will play
out against the charged backdrop of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee.
This show, which nabbed four Tony Awards including Best Musical,
follows the story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ who wants to change
the world and Felicia, a black club singer who is ready for her big break.
Memphis is filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’
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THIS MOTHER’S DAY, Think Fancy Brunch by Dana Koster
Looking for something different to do with Mom this Mother’s Day weekend? If your mama loves her some brunch and dressing fancy (and come on, who doesn’t?), surprise her with a special Saturday Mother’s Brunch at the McHenry Mansion. The event will take place on May 10 at 10:30 a.m., and guests will dine on a delectable meal
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Tickets are $30, and reservations are required. Call 209-869-1900 for more information or send your check by May 5 to Sandra Nerland at 2213 Christmas Tree Court, Riverbank, CA 95367.
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RELAY FOR LIFE OF MODESTO Shines a Light on Cancer Research by Dana Koster
It’s not too late to walk your way into this year’s Relay for Life of Modesto. The event, which will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 8:30 a.m., is a 24-
hour fundraising relay to benefit the American Cancer Society. Teams will congregate at Johansen High School and undertake a day-long walk to raise money for the prevention, treatment and research of cancer.
Relay for Life is a rare opportunity for cancer survivors, supporters and loved ones to come together and fight back – while also staying active. In fact, one of the key moments of the day is the Fight Back Ceremony, a symbol of participants’ commitment to battling cancer. The first lap of the relay is always reserved for survivors, who will walk the track together to the sounds of swelling music and the cheers of the crowd. Those who have lost loved ones to cancer or who want to support someone currently fighting it are invited to dedicate a luminaria, which will be lit during a special Luminaria Ceremony at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. For more information on how you can get involved, go to www.relayforlife.org/modestoca.
HOP ON OVER to Central Valley Brewfest by Dana Koster
Beer lovers, take heart: you don’t have long to wait before the second Central Valley Brewfast lands at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds on May 10. Doors to the once-yearly event open at 1:00 p.m. and close at 5:00, and in-between? Just a beer-tasting event so good it’s certain to please amateurs and connoisseurs alike.
For just $30 in advance or $35 at the door, guests will be able to choose from over 100 different varieties of beer, including favorites from local breweries like Dust Bowl and Tioga-Sequoia as well as national
craft names including Dogfish Head, Lagunitas and Rogue.
Admission also includes a souvenir tasting mug, parking, music and entrance into an art gallery full of works by Modesto’s Peer Recovery Art Project. Bring a little bit of extra cash for when you get the munchies, because some of the Central Valley’s favorite food trucks will be onsite, ready to furnish you with some delicious eats.
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March 17, 2014
ST. PATTY’S DAY IN THE VALLEYby Justin Souza
Here in the Central Valley, we may be 5000 miles away from Dublin, Ireland, but on March 17, the Emerald Isle always seems like it’s right next door.
This St. Patrick’s Day, locals lucked out: the county’s two largest St. Patty’s events—LuckyFest and the P. Wexford’s Pub’s St Patrick’s Day Bash—fell on different nights. That meant that more people than ever before had the opportunity to down green beer, enjoy traditional food and just enjoy the celebration in honor of this holiday where people across the world turn Irish for a day!
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April 5, 2014
LOVE MODESTO BRINGS THE LOVE IN RECORD NUMBERSby Dana KosterOn April 5, over 4000 volunteers converged on I Street in downtown Modesto to kick off the annual day-of-work event that is Love Modesto. From there, volunteers broke off into teams and spread throughout the city, tackling over 60 different projects including vigorous park beautification, free dental care and bike repair for the needy as well haircuts and countless donations of food and clothing. This, of course, can’t even begin to scratch the surface of the good that was done during the Love Modesto event, which was founded by Jeff Pishney in 2009 as a response to the city’s then-rank as “worst city in America.” Internet ranking, eat your heart out.
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Every spring, the local employment market is flooded with a new influx of job seekers.
Whether high schoolers seeking to enter the workforce for the first time, or college undergraduates looking to parlay their educations into a career, the Central Valley job market can seem an impenetrable place. Gone are the days when plunking down a quarter for a local newspaper will provide a comprehensive listing of all available jobs. Today, different avenues—some new to the modern era and others decidedly old-fashioned—provide the best chance of finding a dream job that might evolve into the career of a lifetime.
THE CLASSIFIEDSThe Internet changed the world of advertising forever, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the case of the classifieds. Today, the classifieds have been supplanted by numerous websites where employers post open positions. Job-seekers are likely already familiar with such sites as Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, LinkedIn and Craigslist, but should also check out centralvalleyjobs.com, as well. One can browse the job listings on these sites based on regional search parameters. On some, job-seekers can even create a profile and market themselves to employers who use the site for recruitment.
TREAT YOUR JOB SEARCH LIKE A FULL TIME JOBJob search methods might have changed over the years, but one truth remains the same: you’re more likely to succeed if you treat your job search as a full time job in itself. Whether you’re hitting the streets with resumes or shooting electronic applications to job postings, putting in the time is still your best bet for netting your next position.
Even in today’s high tech world, searching for work by printing out a stack of resumes to take door-to-door is still an effective strategy. One high tech update to this advice: don’t stick only to job postings on public boards. Regularly check the Jobs, Employment or Career tabs
on the websites of companies in your field, even when you haven’t seen a job listing from them. A little digging this way can often help you turn up opportunities that may be less well known (and thus, have fewer applicants clamoring for the job).
NETWORKED NETWORKINGCatch word that an employer is hiring or know someone who can recommend you for an open position? Strike while the iron is hot. One way to search for just such opportunities has become widespread in recent years: social networking platforms. Never before has a community been so easily accessible. On Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media sites, job-seekers can instantly reach out to let networks of friends and acquaintances to keep an eye out for job leads. Whether you enlist friends or professional placement agents, having people helping you look can mean the difference between missing an opportunity and catching a break.
LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCIESEmployment agencies can be a very effective way to make a job connection. Also known as placement agencies and temp agencies, these companies often have access to large corporate employers (such as Kaiser Permanente and Save Mart Supermarkets, locally) who rely solely on their services to fill certain positions. While these agencies take a portion of the placed employees’ pay, the positions into which they place candidates often become permanent, meaning that after some time spent proving him or herself, a job candidate could become a direct employee of the client company. Locally, employment agencies include PrideStaff, OfficeTeam, Adecco Staffing, Labor Ready, Select Staffing, Express Employment Professionals, and Robert Half International, among others. JOB FAIRSModesto is often host to helpful employment events that bring job-seekers and regional employers together. Last September, Modesto Centre Plaza hosted the Central Valley Job Fair, a massive event sponsored in part by the Stanislaus Economic Development & Workforce Alliance. In the leadup to the event, Brandman University provided resume clinics and seminars with special interview strategies at its Modesto campus in order to prepare applicants for the fair.
While the 2014 iteration has not yet been formally announced, job-seekers can keep an eye out for the return of this and other upcoming employment fairs at the State of California Employment Development
Your New-Grad Guide to Job-Seeking in Stanislaus County by Nathaniel Loyd
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Department’s website at www.edd.ca.gov. Just scroll over Job Seekers, then choose Job Fairs and Workshops in the Northern Region. Results default to show all the events, training and opportunities for job-seekers in the Central Valley, Bay Area and throughout Northern California, but can be narrowed down to more specific regions.
Here in Modesto, the site turns up regular workshops held for area job-seekers through the Modesto EDD Workforce Services that include a Career Center Orientation that introduces students to the services available at the EDD center; a Resume Workshop, which helps students develop effective resumes and teaches techniques for writing superior cover letters; and Skills Assessment Workshops, which assist job-seekers in identifying skill sets and planning careers. The Alliance Worknet, a hybrid placement agency and occupational skills training center, provides Workforce Investment Act services to the residents of Stanislaus County and represents another useful resource job-seekers can explore at www.allianceworknet.com.
Don’t miss out on the wealth of toolkits and training information for job-seekers available on the site, as well!
EXPANDING YOUR SKILLSIt happens: sometimes you just don’t have the skills for the available positions. Whether a job-seeker is a high school grad with no career plans or a college undergrad with a degree that offers little in the way of career opportunities, graduates who find themselves feeling ill-prepared to enter the workforce might consider vocational schooling. The Alliance Worknet provides a useful list of local vocational, trade and business schools ranging from welding and trucking schools to more academic programs at such institutions as Heald College and University of Phoenix.
KEEP THE FAITHWith so many training tools, helping hands, agencies and prospective employers at area job-seekers’ disposal, there are always new ways to find that perfect position. Those in the local job market have a large array of employers and an extensive network of training and support organizations to explore.
But take it from someone who has been there: sometimes, the biggest impediment to a job search is just the frustration of rejection and unemployment. Whatever your field, experience or situation, the best advice for your job search is simple: just keep working at it. You’ll find the right job for you.
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I owe a lot to music.
Many of my school experiences centered around my musical education. Throughout elementary, middle and high school, I participated heavily in my New York public school’s music educational programs. Whether it was orchestra, violin lessons, chorus, band or musical theater, I was constantly involved with music. And music helped me form some of the best memories of my childhood. Violinist’s Hands vs. Surgeon’s HandsToday, I’m a surgeon and my job relies on my dexterity. And that dexterity relies on the discipline, practice and the principles of slow and repeated systematic improvement I developed while learning violin as a child. Practicing and playing a musical instrument presents an opportunity for dexterity challenges which translate to steadier hands for me in surgery. I think my patients appreciate that I have been obsessing over steady fine motor control since I was five years old. It makes a difference.
Complicated Surgeries, Made Possible Through MusicFrom music, I learned on a very deep level that practice leads to improvement and that very complicated tasks can be overcome by breaking them down into simpler components. As a young musician, I took on complicated musical passages by breaking them down into separate understandable phrases and then, once I’d mastered the part, I was better able to put the parts together. This is the approach I still take when approaching very complicated surgeries or when facing seemingly-impossible “trauma train-wrecks.” One piece at a time, anything is possible.
Learning Confidence As I tackled and mastered increasingly difficult musical pieces as a child, I learned to have more confidence and to trust my ability to learn things that seemed impossible at first. I think this same confidence is what led me to set my sights high after high school and to apply to top-tier Universities including Harvard, Stanford, Yale and Brown. Schools where I received acceptances. And I think that my musical education was instrumental in helping me be accepted into these excellent schools.
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L E S S O N S L E A R N E DHow Early Violin LessonsMade Me a Better Surgeon
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Public Speaking vs. Playing Violin on StagePublic speaking is one of our society’s most universal fears. In fact, some people say they are less afraid of dying than they are speaking in front of a crowd. But I think some of those early experiences on stage helped me with some of the public speaking required of me as a doctor. Playing the violin gave me an early exposure to being on stage. I still do get some butterflies when I’m up on stage, but I remember what my violin teacher told me at one of my first recitals: “it’s normal to be nervous, it just means that you care.”
Thinking DifferentlyMusic is an art that values creativity. Through my early days with music, I’ve learned to value different interpretations, and I learned to offer my own interpretations combined with confidence. I believe that surgery is also an art, which is why I named by practice “Surgical Artistry.” I think it was a combination of confidence and creative thinking which helped me pick Modesto as a place to practice surgery. I turned down surgical positions in cities including San Diego and Los Angeles because I believed that Modesto was the right place for my wife and I to establish our practice.
The Violin Has Enriched My LifeThe violin gave me an identity when I was a child, and it remains one of the ways I define myself. I am very thankful for the incredible music education and opportunity that my parents and teachers have given to me. I frequently talk with other doctors who share that a childhood grounding in music has helped them get where they are.
The gift of early exposure to music continues to give to me every day and it has allowed me to give back by making me a better surgeon
About the Author:Educated at Brown University and the public school systems of New York State, Calvin Lee, MD is a surgeon in Modesto, CA, who co-founded Surgical Artistry with his wife Tammy Wu, MD who is a plastic surgeon. They helped to start the Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon, which is now in it’s fifth year. They are founders of the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto and founding sponsors of the
Surgical Artistry Modesto Symphony Pops Series in 2007. The motivation for this article was sparked by a recent request by a New York school board member to write a letter about how music contributed to his academic success and life as a surgeon.
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Spring Cleaning the Natural Wayby Jacqui D. Sinarle
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It’s May, and that means it’s time for spring cleaning — the annual process of thoroughly cleaning house from top to bottom and banishing winter dust and grime while letting the springtime sunshine and fresh air in.
But before you run to the market for a variety of dependable—but possibly toxic, smelly or corrosive—cleaning products, consider this: according to the Environmental Protection agency, indoor air pollution is one of the top environmental dangers facing Americans and common cleaning products are a major source.
One-time exposure to chemicals contained in many products can result in headaches, dizziness, fatigue, irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, asthmatic conditions and respiratory illnesses. Repeated exposures can lead to respiratory disease, heart disease, and even cancer. Outside the home, cleaning products can contaminate water sources and overload landfills with toxic waste.
The good news is that you can get your house springtime fresh in an eco-friendly and
economical way! All you need to do to change up your spring cleaning routine is assemble the ingredients for making your own natural cleaners—baking soda, white vinegar and water—some old clothing or sheets you can turn into reusable cleaning rags, a spray bottle and a bucket.
Then it’s time to roll up your sleeves, start at the top of the house and work your way down with these holistic spring cleaning tips.
Ceiling FansFill a spray bottle with water and 2 tablespoons of distilled white vinegar, shake well, and spray the inside of a pillowcase. Then simply slip the case onto each blade of your dirty fan, squeeze the mouth of the pillowcase and pull it across. This lets you clean each blade without dropping dust on your floor or surfaces!
WindowsCombine 2 cups of water and 1/4 cup of white vinegar in a spray bottle and shake well. Spray on glass or on a cloth and wipe with a squeegee or dry cloth. Tada! Perfect, streak-free shine.
Sink DrainsDitch the Drano. Clean a slow drain by filling it with 1/2 cup of baking soda followed by 2 cups of boiling water. If it’s still slow, repeat the
baking soda followed by 1/2 cup of vinegar, cover with a pot lid until the fizzing subsides, and rinse with 1 gallon of boiling water.
RefrigeratorsRemove food and shelves, then clean the interior and shelves using a cloth saturated in a mixture of 2 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart of warm water. The natural grit helps cut right through sticky surfaces.
OvensMix 1-1/2 cups of baking soda and 1/4 cup vinegar into a paste; add 20 drops of lemon essential oil for fragrance, if desired. Apply paste to oven interior, let sit overnight and remove with a wet cloth. Note that while you’re doing this, it’s best to remove the racks to clean separately in the sink.
FloorsStart with a thorough dusting or vacuuming, then follow with the appropriate cleaning solution for the individual surface. For tile and laminate floorings, use 1/4 cup vinegar mixed with a bucket of warm water. Deodorize your carpet by sprinkling it with baking soda, then vacuuming after 20 minutes.
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How many of us were taught, as children, how to speak to ourselves?
As children, our generation was taught how to speak to others. We were taught to say please and thank you and, depending on our culture, whether or not we were to make direct eye contact when speaking with adults. We were encouraged to say nice things about others and not to badmouth anyone. We were also told how to speak about ourselves, being certain not to be boastful.
How many of us were taught, as children, how to speak to ourselves? As you wake in the morning what are the words that fill your head? Are they positive, encouraging, grateful and supportive of who you believe you are? Or are they more of a critical nature?
While teaching communication classes at the University, I asked my students to go into their bathroom, first thing in the morning, and look directly into their own eyes while looking into the mirror. They were encouraged to say: Good Morning Gorgeous or Good Morning Handsome. I urged them to continue this action until they could do so without feeling self-conscious or laughing out loud. When they were able to do this they were ready to have a productive conversation with themselves on a daily basis.
By looking into your own eyes you are addressing your very soul. It is while looking into your own eyes, with love and adoration, that you can derive the most effective support for your own wellbeing. If you can have such supportive conversations with yourself, then what occurs in your physical and emotional environments has less negative affect on your psychic. Such intimate discussions with self, result in sustained health and wellbeing. Make it a practice. Have this conversation with yourself first thing in the morning and just before going to bed. I guarantee! It will change your life.
To help you with this task, there is a Touch Technique that can be applied to assist in this process of self-talk. The process includes: Saying, aloud, positive affirmations while activating your Thymus gland. T hat gland is located in the upper part of your chest (see image).
It was once believed that the Thymus had no practical function. It is now believed to be the command center for our immune system. It is like the cockpit in an airplane. The function of your Thymus, therefore, is to regulate your immune system. It is the Thymus gland that, when kept in a healthy balance, directly affects your overall wellbeing.
Touch Technique InstructionsBy following the Touch Technique instructions below you will assist in maintaining a healthy, well-balanced Thymus Gland. Upon rising each day, select from the list above or another list of Positive Affirmations the appropriate ones for you. (Start with three or four.) If none of these appeals to you, you can make up your own. Be sure to keep them short.
As you say aloud each affirmation, tap your Thymus three times with the fingers of your right hand. Then hold the palm of your opened right hand over your navel for a count of three. Doing so, you will have entered your supportive thoughts and saved them.
When you have completed this Touch Technique, having said your affirmations aloud, take a few minutes to experience your supportive state of mind. Then hold those thoughts throughout your day; believing that it is so.
Remember. Self-talk can be healthful medicine for your soul. It all depends upon what messages you are selecting to send.
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Jon Olsen Keeps On Runningby Nathaniel Lloyd
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When it comes to success stories, Stanislaus County has had more than its fair share. From movie stars and star directors to legendary athletes, our county has racked up plenty of cause to brag about our native sons and daughters over the last century. But when you think of inspirational local figures in the world of sport, there are few locals more impressive than Jon Olsen.
For those who follow the running world, Jon Olsen is a true legend. A 39-year-old ultramarathoner who regularly tackles runs of 50 miles and more, Olsen has shattered national and world records
during his career. Throughout all of his record-breaking achievements, Olsen maintains a resolute determination and positive attitude. Beyond his
sheer athletic prowess, it is perhaps his unshakeable motivation to continue running, to push on through fatigue
and cross the finish line, that most impresses amateur and professional runners worldwide. An active advocate for his sport and his community, he is always happy to offer advice on running and discuss the powerful drive that spurs him ever onward.
After a year of astounding victories—which included his 24-hour world championship win and his breaking of the American 100-mile record as the first runner from the United States to run 100 miles in under 12 hours—Jon Olsen has come to what he describes as a “crossroads.”
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Prior to his well-publicized achievements a year ago, he was dealing with nagging injuries and had to undergo surgeries as a result of the extremes to which he had pushed his body. “You get used to running in pain,” Jon explained. “When you have to train each day, and each step hurts, it really makes you question.” While Olsen estimates that he still has many years left to compete, he also points out that he has a young family, and being active in their lives takes precedence over his athletic endeavors. Nevertheless, he cites his children as a major motivator to continue running: “As my kids get older, one of my motivations is to be that positive athletic role model for my kids. Part of me wants to be in this sport so that my kids are motivated by it and inspired by it.”
Among his other motivations, Jon Olsen identifies a sense of patriotism and loyalty to his home. “A lot of it is based on wanting to continue to compete for the national team. Right now that’s my main drive, to continue representing the United States.” And a bit closer to home, he is also driven by a desire to represent Modesto, where he has been a middle school teacher at Prescott Junior High School for many years. “Part of me wants to continue doing it to shine a light on Modesto, to represent the city in the best way possible.” Indeed, among the world-class events in which he has competed, Jon cites his performance in the Modesto Marathon, running more than 26 miles in 2 hours and 27 minutes, as one of his biggest milestones and proudest moments.
Jon recognizes that he has achieved a certain degree of fame in his hometown, and he appreciates it with humility. “I guess I’m kind of a cult celebrity in Modesto, whether it’s justified or not. I think that part of what inspires people is
greatness. The last few years, I’ve been able to do things that even I didn’t think I could do, push my body to achieve something.” And it is this striving, the very act of trying, that in the end drives Jon Olsen to run. Alongside every other motivator—or perhaps underlying
them—he finds the desire to compete impelling him toward the finish line. “I don’t run for any other reasons than to challenge myself and to compete. Anything I’ve ever done, I’ve always have that eye of the tiger focus and given it 110%. If I’m not training or competing, I’m planning my next event.”
Despite injury and the ever-present obligations of life and family, Jon Olsen runs on.
As of now, Olsen is running toward a 24-hour world championship tentatively scheduled to take place at Soochow University, Taiwan, in December. Three weeks later, he plans to run into the New Year by completing a 48-hour race with his family in Phoenix, Arizona, at an event called “Across the Years” that takes runners from December 2014 into January 2015.
Looking ahead, Jon Olsen offers this advice to his children and to current and future generations of runners: “For runners, whether new or experienced, I think running should be a lifelong habit. Running is something we can do from a kid to 60 or 70 years old. It’s just something you have to have fun with. Whether with a group or with your kids, I think running provides so many positive things for people. When I run, I know I’m a happier person, a more clear-headed person. It can be such a positive things in people’s lives.”
Keep up with Jon Olsen on Twitter at twitter.com/olsen_jon
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Everyone experiences and manages stress in different ways. You might be overwhelmed and think that there is no way to overcome the obstacles in your path. If you find yourself experiencing even mild symptoms of stress overload, try using some of these tips for managing stress and promoting better health:
>> EXERCISEMany health experts agree that regular exercise is one of the best ways to reduce stress levels and stay stress-free. When you exercise, your body produces neurohormones that boost your mood and improve cognitive function. You might try getting in a 30-minute cardiovascular workout each day. If you start small, you’ll likely find yourself continuing this trend well into the summer and seeing positive results.
There are many affordable health clubs in the Stanislaus/San Joaquin area. Many Contentment Health readers belong to In-Shape because they have the most locations and are therefore the most likely to be convenient and easy to visit multiple times each week. You can get a free trial membership at www.inshapeclubs.com.
>> PRACTICE DEEP BREATHINGMeditative breathing is often taught to anxiety sufferers because of its calming effects. If you’re feeling stressed, practice deep breathing by following these steps:1. Close your eyes2. Focus on your breathing3. Inhale and exhale slowly from deep in your diaphragm
>> REACH OUTWhen you start feeling overwhelmed, it may be helpful to talk about it. If you’re having problems at work or home, or you just need to vent about your day, find a close friend who you can open up to. Sometimes talking out loud about your problems will help you to “let go” of the burden.
>> MAKE TIME FOR SLEEPOftentimes lack of sleep can exacerbate existing stress issues. The National Sleep Foundation recommends adults get at least 7-9 hours of sleep every night. Try going to bed 1 hour earlier at night and/or making time for a mid-day nap, if possible. You’ll find you’re better at managing stress if you are well rested and ready to take on the day.
>> LISTEN TO MUSICStudies have shown that music reduces stress levels in adults and children. Try to listen to music throughout your day, whether it’s on your way to work in the morning or in the kitchen in the evening while you’re eating dinner. You should notice it shifts how you’re feeling or thinking, even if it’s background music.
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Blessed with pleasant weather most days of the year and scenic landscapes that make ideal running, walking and cycling routes, the Central Valley is a haven for athletes who enjoy exercising for a cause.
For Jesse Santana of Riverbank, it’s personal.
“Running has definitely helped me cope with the loss of my son, Andrew, to cancer,” Santana explains.
Santana runs with Memorial Medical Center’s Team Challenge, a group of cancer survivors and others whose lives have been touched by cancer.
“Most of the folks have lost a loved one to cancer or are there to support a friend or family member who has,” Santana says. “I consider them my second family. They helped train me to run my first marathon in 2010.” Later, Santana qualified for and ran the Boston Marathon in 2013.
Four years ago, Santana launched Andrew’s Run for the Children, a 5K run/walk in his son’s honor. Held annually on the first weekend in January, the event has raised more than $16,000 for George Mark Children’s House in San Leandro, a children’s hospice that cared for Santana’s son and family.
“Previously I never had the desire to run on a consistent basis, let alone run a marathon,” Santana remembers. “Everyone who has run a marathon knows that it is not easy and that you have to endure pain that definitely tests your will to go on. But through enduring that pain I have become stronger and want to do even bigger things in my son’s memory.”
“Andrew will always inspire me,” Santana adds. “He was brave and courageous and I will remember him the only way I know how—by running.”
Ripon’s Jeff Qualle was inspired to exercise for a cause after his younger brother passed away from a brain tumor.
Qualle, who runs marathons and competes in triathlons and iron man competitions, recently achieved All American honors for USA Triathlon. Team Challenge and Andrew’s Run are two of his favorite causes.
“We have all lost someone to cancer and it’s important to increase awareness and find a cure,” Qualle says. “At 53 years old I feel lucky and blessed to be able to do the things I do at the level that I do them. And when I see a cancer survivor finish his or her first marathon, I get inspired to keep pushing it for another year.”
“Exercising for any reason is something that we all need for a better life,” Qualle adds. “Finding a cause that you believe in makes it easier to stay motivated.”
Chad A. Johnson of Riverbank exercises with ShadowChase Running Club to improve the community.
ShadowChase raises money through timing and producing races and donates most of the proceeds to local community and school programs, school running teams and the club’s Teens Run Modesto program.“My cause is to make the Modesto area a better place to live,” Johnson says. “Exercising for a cause adds accountability
and purpose to the activity. There is also a
great deal of camaraderie in exercising with
a like-minded group.”
An avid cyclist for over 20 years, John M.
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exercise for a cause after a best friend and
coworker lost a long battle with cancer.
“I had no way to take that event and put a
positive spin on it until I became involved
with Memorial Medical Center’s cancer
services,” Hernandez recalls. At age 57, he
cycles more than 3,000 miles a year and
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Team, which helps local cancer survivors
regain their strength and endurance. He is
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Run and Ride committee and has cycled
in the Livestrong Challenge to benefit
Livestrong Foundation three times.
Since Hernandez began exercising for a cause,
one of his siblings has succumbed to cancer
and two others have become cancer survivors.
“I not only do this for the community but
also for people who are close to me who have
been affected by cancer,” Hernandez says.
“I have always enjoyed coaching; seeing
people master a skill and seeing their joy
at mastering it is rewarding. I also believe
that helping others become motivated and
educated will assist them in maintaining
active futures.”
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Local Athletes Exercise for a Causeby Jacqui D. Sinarle
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Here’s a little-known fact: there are more than 70 design-related businesses and restaurants tucked in just a few blocks of downtown Modesto between 10th Street and 16th from I Street to K.
But if Bob Barzan gets his way, this fact will soon be known much more widely. Barzan, who’s the Executive Director of the Modesto Art Museum, is responsible for spearheading a project that has declared this section of Modesto’s downtown the “Design District.” In Barzan’s words, “The city is our collection and the neighborhood is our gallery.”
The Design District initiative is made possible due to a generous grant from ArtPlace America. Based in Chicago, the nonprofit’s mission is to work to revitalize neighborhoods through the arts. Modesto was chosen for the grant from a nationwide competition that drew over 1,200 applications and included a rigorous screening process for the top-100 cities. The edge that Modesto had over other applicants is the city’s strong history of design, according to Barzan. As early as 1902 Modestans were designing automobiles—even predating the designs that came out of Detroit—and hundreds of patents came out of that era. Modesto was once called a “design hotbed.” The goal now Is to reclaim that lost heritage.
To mark the creation of the Design District, the McHenry Museum will hold the Modesto Design Exhibit, a retrospective on design in Modesto from the 1870’s through the present. The event will highlight five local creative voices who work in a variety of disciplines, including everything from interior and furniture designers to tattoo artists, graphic designers and a custom automotive designer.
Legends of DesignAny list of pioneers in tattooing would be incomplete without Modesto resident Charlie Cartwright. Owner of End of the Trail Tattoo on McHenry Avenue in Modesto, a new film Tattoo Nation, highlights Cartwright’s enduring contributions to the craft. A reception and screening of the film will be held at the State Theater on Saturday, May 10.
The exhibit will also feature Modesto-born Michael Taylor, widely considered one of the most important interior designers of the twentieth century, as well as locals Craig Leavitt and Stephen Weaver, the creative minds behind LeavittWeaver. Based in the Central Valley LeavittWeaver are internationally known furniture and interior designers.
Type designer Jim Parkinson will represent graphic design in the exhibit. Among the many typefaces he developed, Parkinson created the namesake Modesto family of fonts.
Rounding out the exhibit is Gene Winfield, renowned custom car designer, a leading force in the graffiti culture. A resident of the area for several decades, Winfield began designing his widely-recognized custom cars in 1946 before going on to become an internationally famous innovator in the field.
For more information on the exhibit, go to modestoartmuseum.org or stop by one of these events this month:
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MODESTO DESIGN DISTRICT:Revitalizing the Community Through Design
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Modesto Design ExhibitApril 29 to May 30, 2014Daily, noon to 4 p.m., except MondaysMcHenry Museum1402 I Street, ModestoAdmission is free
Modesto Design WeekMay 10-17, 201410th to 16th and I to K Streets
Design Week Kick OffSaturday, May 10, 10:30 a.m.Gift bag distribution at various shops
Guided Architecture Walking TourSaturday, May 10, 11:00 a.m.Meet at 10th Street and J Street
Tattoo Nation Reception and ScreeningSaturday, May 10, 6:00 p.m.State Theater1307 J St, ModestoTickets $8For more information go to thestate.org
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If you spotted a piece of Birch: Handcrafted Wearables jewelry on the street, you’d probably think that the wearer had purchased it at a high-end store like Anthropologie. In reality, the business is a one-woman operation run out of a Turlock home – but looking at the quality and style of the pieces, you’d never know the difference.
Anne Kapor, artist behind Birch, creates the kind of high-end metalwork-and-chiffon statement necklaces you see in the glossy photos of a fashion magazine. Her delicately hammered geometric bracelets and rough-hewn pairs of stone earrings are only available online or in local boutiques and galleries.
In real life, she looks a little like her jewelry: stylish, but effortlessly so, her brown hair piled in a messy bun on top of her head, a pair of amethyst-and-silver earrings of her own design adorning her ears. It’s easy to see how she connects so well with her customers—she’s one of them.
The range of jewelry that Kapor produces is impressively large, but the point of commonality for all of her work is its rich sense of texture. Her designs have a matte, organic quality to them, at turns both industrial and delicate. “I like the idea of juxtaposing metal with something really soft,” Kapor says. “That way, you can mix it with whatever you want to wear. It’s like a little black dress—something simple that you can pair with anything.”
Kapor says she can’t pinpoint exactly where Birch: Handcrafted Wearables began. You can trace it back four years, when she started metalworking as a form of self-therapy, or you can follow Birch’s origins even farther, back to the finger puppets and clay beads she made with her brother when they were kids. “I was raised doing art,” says Kapor. “My mom was always making things and my dad builds furniture and tables.”
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These family roots are a crucial part of her business, both in terms of inspiration and materials. Kapor’s grandfather, who worked in demolition, kept piles of scrap metal around his property, and she often upcycles these very bits of metal into her art. “To me, it’s interesting to have a story, to know that you’re wearing a piece of material that was roofing in the 1950s or 60s,” she says. “It means more when it’s handmade and it has an interesting background to it. It’s not just a mass produced thing from a factory.”
Eco-friendliness of materials is an important component of the Birch: Handrafted Wearables brand. “I do buy silver, but I would say that at least half of my materials are recycled,” says Kapor. “I try to stick with using what I have to create something new. I would say that’s my biggest inspiration—transforming a piece of metal and dirt into something you can wear to an elegant event.”
How does she keep churning out such cutting-edge designs? The key to staying creative, she asserts, is to constantly challenge oneself. Kapor does this by creating small goals, like constructing an intricate necklace from as little material as possible or incorporating fabric into her design. “It’s about pushing the envelope in terms of your creative perspective, and that’s something I got from my family. When I was younger, I thought they were hoarding all this scrap metal and wood,” she says with a laugh. “It’s embarrassing when you’re ten! But when you get older, you see a piece of furniture your dad is building by hand, and it has these paint chips on it—and the paint chips are beautiful, because they have a history.” Find Birch jewelry online at birch-handcrafted-wearables.com or at DIGS in Turlock and Chartreuse Muse in Modesto.
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When David Darmstandler and James Bates, co-founders of DataPath, approached local designer Adam Soares about bringing their 30-year-old office building into the 21st century, he brought back plans for a nice, clean, professional space that would have made any ordinary business owners happy.
The problem was, lifelong friends Darmstandler and Bates are anything but ordinary. They told Soares they picked him for his creative vision and trusted him completely. In essence, they were letting him off the leash. The final product, which took Soares’ business CG Customs & Interior Design a full ten months to complete, is an airy, light-filled prankster’s dream. Every surface has been remodeled or retouched. The building’s old gold lights, which an actual report from MID described as “hideous,” have been shucked in favor of sleek, modern lighting. Even the bathrooms earned a makeover.
DataPath prides itself on providing state-of-the-art IT management and innovation for area businesses, and Darmstandler and Bates wanted their office to be as cutting edge as their IT solutions. They also wanted the space to reflect and encourage the sense of humor that’s so crucial to their culture – and their success. To achieve this, Soares included subtle tongue-in-cheek references to the cult classic movie Office Space and numerous other playful details, including a dedicated ping pong room complete with fuzzy astroturf flooring and a color scheme that boasts bold pops of orange. It’s a workspace that even the most cynical corporate drone couldn’t help but find exhilarating.
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Q & A WITH DAVID DARMSTANDLER AND JAMES BATES OF DATAPATH
What do you really love about your office?JB: I love this open conference room. It represents thinking outside the box – you aren’t boxed in here. And of course, the ping pong room is awesome. It’s part of our culture.DD: I would agree, when people come back here and see our open conference room, they’re wowed. You don’t have walls up against you, so you feel open. It’s great for thinking out loud and coming up with solutions for customers.
What are the benefits of a good office design?JB: Recruitment, definitely. A lot of the people we’re attracting work at very good companies in the Bay Area. They’re saying ‘I didn’t know anything like this existed in the Valley.’ DD: Let’s face it: you spend the majority of your life in an office if you’re a working professional. So we thought, let’s make it a place you want to be, let’s make it a place where you come in and it’s positive. We already knew we had the right culture – we wanted to showcase it right when people came in.JB: And our customers love it. They feel like we’re moving them forward, and our office represents that.
What’s your best advice for people looking to update their office space?JB: Make it representative of who you really are. Don’t put yourself in the box of what everybody else is doing.DD: I agree with James, you want it to fit you and I think this fits our culture. I mean, it’s pretty frequent that there’s a skateboard going up and down our hallway. The “TEAMWORK” sign out there has been reworked a thousand different ways, mainly to inappropriate words. Our mission is to make this the best place anyone’s worked. When you do that, everyone loves being here – they collaborate more, they work harder, they innovate, they want to see the whole organization be successful. So enjoy yourself. Do at least one practical joke a day.
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exposure with morning sun, succulents will probably do well in your garden.”
Think Soil: The right soil is essential to growing a healthy succulent garden. The plants need soil that drains well but also provides the heavy dose of nutrients they need to flourish. A good first step is to mound up soil so that heavy winter rains doesn’t drown the plants.
Fertilize: During the growing season, a monthly application of fertilizer can ensure continued health. Poot’s sells a bagged proprietary soil mix that provides everything that succulents need to flourish. “It’s designed to keep them happy and healthy the whole first year,” said Bill.
Want to start growing cacti or other succulents? Visit pootscactusnursery.com.
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The kitchen is the heart of the home, but what if your outdated kitchen isn’t putting the pitter-patter in your heart? Whether you need a full update and remodel or just a low-cost touchup, Direct Appliance in Modesto offers full-service revamps of kitchens across a wide range of budgets. Kristofer Winter shared some tips, tricks and trends that can help you update your kitchen in style.
“The biggest trend today is monochrome,” said Winter. “A lot of people are trying to stay with warmer traditional tones but give it a modern, monochromatic twist.” This way, they’re not stuck with one certain color for the life of the kitchen. They can change accent colors to change up their decor from season to season.
Modern technology is one of the other big trends. “People want to be wowed in their own house like they would be in a fancy restaurant,” said Winter. Modern high-efficiency induction stoves and wine dispensers like you’d find in high-end restaurants (like Dewz Wine Shop) are making the move into home kitchens.
Winter’s biggest tip is the simplest: before you undertake a project, make sure you know what you want. “Buy some magazines and cut some pictures out; go on Pinterest; do whatever you need to do to get a clear vision of how you want your kitchen to look,” said Winter. Having a clear vision before you walk in will save time, money and ensure that the final product better matches your style!
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Said Ruth Merritt, owner of Fleur De Lis, “we travel to France to bring you natural textiles both vintage and new. French linens, tableware and knives of excellent quality.”
When choosing home decor Merritt adds it’s wise not to
simply follow trends but to trust your senses and surround yourself with colors and objects that you love.
“Take a cue from nature,” Merritt suggests, “Bringing nature into the home adds an element of freshness that excites the senses.”
For smaller spaces Merritt recommends keeping furniture to a minimum and using pieces that are both functional and decorative.
Fleur De Lis has a delightful selection of home accessories, French imports, and live plants that complement luxurious, organic living.
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If it’s been a while since you updated your bathroom or bedroom, luxurious modern styling is only a short trip away at Lino Bella in McHenry Village in Modesto.
According to Leila Bibi, owner of Lino Bella, customers are flocking to sophisticated neutrals, watery tints and even vibrant colors in remaking their bedrooms and baths this season.
“They are using soft blues as a neutral that easy to live with but still bright, and are embracing color by bringing in soft shades of papaya, coral, tangerine and
even deep indigo blues,” said Bibi. “Orange crush is also a big vibrant color this summer. When it’s mixed with white, it is crisp and upbeat!”
Bibi added that natural stones like agate and quartz can mix with classic damask wallpapers and textiles in bold stripes or even faux-crocodile or embossed leather in vibrant spring colors.
“Here at Lino Bella, we are all about getting customers excited about fixing up their bedrooms and baths,” said Bibi. “At market or during my travels, I’m always looking for unique pieces that make a statement, and are fun, trendy and affordable!”
Visit Lino Bella inside McHenry Village in Modesto or at shop.linobella.com.
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In Stanislaus County, our agricultural roots run deep. But the rise of the global food trade has meant that our local bounty has had an ever-dwindling share in the local market, and more and more of our locally-grown produce is sent off to points distant. Until recent years, that is.
Today, Stanislaus County residents are increasingly concerned with buying and eating local. From seeking out farm-to-fork cuisine at Concetta (which prepared the beautiful local produce for this month’s cover photo), La Mo, Surla’s or many other local eateries; patronizing one of the county’s Certified Farmer’s Markets; buying into a direct-to-consumer CSA that provides fresh produce from locally run farms like Kline-Cushing or 3 Acre Farm; or just staying aware of the origins of the food they pick up at the market, consumers all over Stanislaus County are keeping it local.
Jamie Meek and the rest of the staff of the East Stanislaus Resource Conservation District (ESRC), is taking this trend even further. Last year, members of the ESRC sought out a special grant from the US Department of Agriculture. The grant they received helped them establish a new brand: “Stanislaus Grown.”
Stanislaus Grown is a simple idea: if it’s clear to consumers where a piece of food has been produced, they will be more likely to buy, eat and consume locally. By branding local food as Stanislaus Grown, Meek and the ESRC hope to give consumers a tool that can help connect them with the products of local farmers and producers. “We want
to make local consumers more aware of where their produce is coming from, and to support local farmers,” said Meek. “We hope to create a recognizable brand that producers may use to assist with marketing their product locally and one which consumers will recognize and support.”
Along with the brand, the grant helped establish a new farmer’s market that is set to launch on May 27 at the corner of Yosemite and Mitchell Roads in Modesto. According to Meek, the location was ideal because it lies at the intersection of three “food deserts”—urban areas in which affordable, good quality fresh food is difficult to come by.
The market will be limited to growers whose products originate in Stanislaus County. “This campaign is meant to be a way for local small to mid-sized producers to more easily direct market their products,” said Meek. “Often, small producers don’t have the money available to do large marketing campaigns or use a distributor, so they’re always looking for ways to get their products out to the community. Farmer’s markets are a great way to do that.” The new Stanislaus Grown Certified Farmer’s Market is scheduled to open on alternating Tuesday evenings from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. from May until around September. But according to Meek, there’s no guarantee on the market continuing into future seasons unless the community embraces it. The USDA grant runs out in September. The hope is that public support both on the consumer and producer side will keep
the market running for many seasons to come. “We want people to get involved and support this project so it can be sustainable beyond the grant.”
A wide variety of local farmers are already on board, including Sciabica Olive Oil, which has volunteered its facility as a site for the market. “Our Board is made up of local producers including nut growers, ranchers, farmers and dairymen who think this brand can make a difference,” said Meek. “We’re identifying some very obvious needs here in the county and working to make a change.”
Before the market opens, the ESRC is busy growing that sense of ownership within consumers and producers alike. A public vote to choose the new brand’s logo closed at the end of April—with results debuting later this month—and a recently completed community survey is helping the agency effectively spread the word about the new market and the Stanislaus Grown brand.
“There are many businesses in the county which are vital to the economy and support our local Ag,” concluded Meek. “They can also become part of the Stanislaus Grown project through supporter membership.” Producers, supporters and anyone looking for more information about the campaign can reach Meek by email at [email protected].
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The flavor of produce is at its peak when fresh. At the Ceres Farmers Market you can enjoy food at its best and support the local economy as well. From May to October, this market in Downtown Ceres just off the Whitmore exit of Highway 99 is the best place to take advantage of the Central Valley’s growing season. As an added benefit, buying local helps to reduce your carbon footprint by minimizing how far your goods are transported.
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For over 30 years the Modesto Certified Farmers Market has been the gateway between local farms and local kitchens. The convenient downtown location, situated alongside the Modesto branch of the Stanislaus County Library, gives even busy professionals the opportunity to pick up a selection of some of the valley’s finest produce. Twice a week, shoppers can browse the wide variety of items offered by the various vendors, including seasonal vegetables, ripe fruit, natural soap, baked goods and specialty items.
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Lining Oakdale’s Third Avenue on Wednesday evenings, vendors display their wares including vegetables straight from the farm, fruits and nuts from local orchards and hand-crafted gifts. Live entertainment and several food options promote the social environment of the weekly market. Additionally, the market serves as a venue for community involvement as the organizers encourage local service organizations to come out and share about their current projects.
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May 2014 marks the fifth season for the Certified Farmers Market in downtown Turlock. In addition to locally grown produce, the market has a wide variety of vendors offering item such as toffee, honey, soap, lavender, cupcakes, kettlecorn and hummus. The market was founded with the vision to bring the abundance of crops grown locally direct to the customer, thus ensuring the utmost quality and freshness. The board of community members who organize the market are committed to guaranteeing that all of the items sold are grown locally and are brought directly from the farm.
STANISLAUS COUNTY FARMERS MARKETS: The Bounty of the Valley Brought to Youby Anne Marie Bergthold
The Central Valley has long been called “the fruit basket of the world,” and it only takes one trip to one of Stanislaus County’s many farmers markets to find out why.
Every spring, the cornucopia of agricultural products grown right here in our backyard is only as far away as the nearest local farmer’s outdoor booth. In fact, there’s no better way to gain access to the freshly-harvested bounty of our fertile soil than a trip to a farmer’s market!
Many of the cities in Stanislaus County have a Certified Market that has structures in place to ensure that each vendor brings products straight from the farm to the market and they only sells what they grow. What each of the local farmers markets have in common is the diversity of the products for sale. European and Asian produce can be found next to specialty foods, unique crafts, baked goods and much more.
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At La Mo in Turlock, food is a family affair—often quite literally. The three co-owners, Gloria Smallwood, Brityn Butrick and Hillary Smith are a mother-daughter team who began the venture two and a half years ago as a side project. At the time, Smallwood and Butrick were looking for a change of pace from their work running La Morenita restaurants in Ceres and Modesto, respectively, and Smith was ready to take on something different than her job as a registered nurse.
Gloria’s mother, Lupe Cordoba, opened the first La Morenita in Turlock forty years ago. “Our grandmother still works,” says Smith. “She doesn’t run the restaurant anymore, but she goes every day to La Morenita in Ceres and tastes all the sauces to make sure they’re right. She was actually a groundbreaker in what we know now as the Mexican food in the Valley. So I guess it does run in our blood!”
On the Thursday afternoon that I arrive, the lunch crowd at La Mo is just starting to thin, but it’s clear that even at 2:30 on a weekday, this is a spot where people want to linger. It’s difficult to blame them – tucked back in a shopping grotto off Main Street, the restaurant’s airy outdoor seating is full of dutifully cultivated succulent plants, tinkling fountains and sculptural metal flowers. It’s an oasis in the middle of downtown where you can drink gourmet coffee from hand-thrown pottery mugs in peaceful seclusion.
Combine these elements with La Mo’s mouthwatering tamales, and it’s easy to see why the location has become one of the premiere food destinations in Stanislaus County.
At La Mo, Food is Familyby Dana Koster
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Butrick, Smith and Smallwood serve Mexican cuisine with a healthy twist, emphasizing fresh, local ingredients and smaller portion sizes. “I’m a nurse, so I’m huge into holistic health,” Smith says. “I feel like a lot can be prevented by diet and lifestyle. That’s what we want to show here—you can have delicious food that’s also healthy.”
Butrick, the brains behind many of the restaurant’s most delicious recipes, believes there’s no need to sacrifice taste in the name of healthier eating. Instead of serving refried beans on the side of her main dishes, she offers seasoned black beans. Instead of the traditional taco salad inside a fried tortilla shell, she offers bright, fresh salads that change with the seasons, including one dreamed up by her mother Gloria that’s made with Napa cabbage, jicama, red onions, pepitas and orange slices.
The main dishes are just as tempting. When asked about her personal favorite menu item, Butrick has to pause to think for a moment, but she eventually settles on the short ribs, a falling-off-the-bone beef confection which happens to be on the menu for that night. “We have four or five different versions of the short ribs. Tonight, we have them braised with ancho cilantro red wine sauce on top of a sweet corn puree base. We have a chipotle glazed recipe, we have mole ones—we’re doing one with Venezuelan chocolate next weekend.”
In the midst of all this upscale food, La Mo somehow remains laid-back and unpretentious. The décor and dishes are chic, all of-a-piece stylistically, but artfully mismatched. The result is an atmosphere that’s completely relaxed. “We want people to feel comfortable here. We want La Mo to be an extension of their house, not just a restaurant,” Smith says.
The restaurant’s fiercely loyal following indicates that this approach is working. During growing season, local farmers and gardeners drop off fresh produce almost daily and are thanked with a gift certificate or meal in return. Customers share recipes that sometimes make it on the menu. Even the coffee mugs are crowd-sourced. “We started out with mismatched pottery, and then customers started to bring us all the cute little mugs they’d find in Mexico or at Anthropologie,” says Smith.
“We love it,” Butrick says, smiling at her sister. “It makes the restaurant feel more homey.”
Soon, there will be even more of La Mo to love! Construction has already begun on a new coffee shop addition that will extend out to the street and include espresso drinks, craft beer, wine and pre-made food options like steam-at-home tamales and tubs of Wedding Chicken sauce. The La Mo family also hopes to serve a variety of breakfast items and to provide its customers with a place to study or even just hang out while waiting for a table at the main restaurant. Keep an eye out in downtown Turlock for this much-needed local coffee spot!
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PEOPLE NORMALLY KNOW ME AS...
A professor of English at Modesto Junior College, the former Poet Laureate of the City of Modesto, and host of the annual ILL LIST Poetry Slam Invitational.
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am an American Ninja Warrior! Out of thousands of audition videos and written applications, I was selected to appear on Season 6 in Venice Beach, which will premiere on Monday, May 26 at 7pm on ABC.
I GOT STARTED WITH MY HIDDEN TALENT WHEN...
I started watching the television show about a year ago with my kids and became obsessed. I started doing a lot of pull-ups and pushups and eventually began commuting to a “Ninja Lab” in Concord, CA to train on obstacles like the Warped Wall and Salmon Ladder.
AND SOMEDAY I HOPE TO...
get to Stage 3, “Mt. Midoriyama,” which is the final stage of the Ninja Warrior obstacle course in Las Vegas, publish a bestselling novel and win the Pulitzer Prize for my poetry.
THE LAST BOOK I READ WAS…
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
PEOPLE CAN SEE MY WORK AT...
Amazon.com. I have a book of poems, Growing Up in Someone Else’s Shoes; or people can come to the ILL LIST poetry slam in December; or just Google me. A lot of my writing and videos are floating around cyberspace.
I ALSO ENJOY...
swimming, coaching my daughter’s baseball team, and living in a town as supportive and creative as Modesto, CA. I also recently discovered “slacklining,” where one balances and performs tricks on a long stretch of nylon webbing that is tensioned between two trees or posts. It’s exceptional training for balance, and that’s what I seek most out of life: BALANCE.
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